Marcus Rashford brings food brand giants together to tackle child food poverty

The Manchester United forward says he is confident his taskforce can change lives for the better.
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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.
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Coronavirus: Lockdown pupils are three months behind, say teachers

Boys and poorer pupils are worst affected, a survey of more than 3,000 teachers suggests.
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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.
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M&S food goes fully online with Ocado launch

The grocer is making its entire range available for delivery but experts are divided on the move.
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Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.
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Coronavirus: Portugal return to quarantine list would cause 'chaos and hardship'

The head of BA's parent company warns against new measures, as coronavirus cases in Portugal rise.
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Sturgeon to announce 'national mission to create jobs'

Scotland's first minister is to make creating jobs her top priority in the coming year at Holyrood.
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Ron Jeremy: Adult star faces more rape and sexual assault charges

The 67-year-old, one of the biggest pornography stars, is accused of attacking a total of 17 women.
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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.
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Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double

The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year.
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Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash

Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist.
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The 1980s 'super recession': When unemployment topped 3m - and kept rising

As the UK copes with being in a recession, how does it compare with the recession in the 1980s?
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Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp

Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
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Meet Senegal's first female professional surfer

Khadjou Sambe, 25, defied social expectations to ride the Atlantic waves.
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Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit

Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year.
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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.
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George Ezra opens up about OCD struggle

The musician says he is plagued by intrusive thoughts, and has suffered from OCD "my whole life".
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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.
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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.
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Coronavirus: How teachers are feeling as schools return

Four teachers share their experiences of the pandemic as they prepare to welcome pupils back to school.
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The traditional crafts in danger of dying out

Who was the last British deckle-maker? Who makes withy pots? And what is an orrery?
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Seven key moments from the MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and more

Lady Gaga spoke about the 'wrath' and 'rage' of art at the ceremony, dedicated to Chadwick Boseman.
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French magazine condemned for showing black MP as a slave

A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono.
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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested

Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide were depicted in a film.
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Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent

More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed.
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Spurs face trip to Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Europa League qualifying

Tottenham are drawn away to Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the second round of Europa League qualifying.
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What was Edinburgh's Royal Mile like without the festivals?

The Royal Mile still attracts street performers and tourists but businesses are suffering.
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Man City, Chelsea, Burnley... which English club might suit Messi best?

Manchester City is the obvious choice, but where else might Lionel Messi feel at home if he moves to England?
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Coronavirus: Scottish gyms and pools reopen

After five months of lockdown, indoor sports and fitness can start up again under Covid restrictions.
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Hong Kong protests: The flashpoints in a year of anger

A few defining moments in the city’s dramatic year are under the spotlight as arrests gather pace.
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Coronavirus: Pressure to delay exams and influencers promote test and trace

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Monday.
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Coronavirus: 'Covidiots' criticised on Tui quarantine flight

Mask rules were ignored on a Zante flight where everyone was told to self-isolate, a passenger says.
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Top seeds in action at Flushing Meadows on day one of US Open

Novak Djokovic and Karolina Pliskova are among the stars playing when the US Open gets under way in New York on Monday.
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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.
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'We need Eat Out To Help Out to run in the autumn'

A group of restaurateurs wants the Eat Out To Help Out scheme to be brought back in the autumn.
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Coronavirus: From fitness training to feeding people

Gym owner Mike Hind and his team have been delivering care packages to vulnerable people.
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Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog

Kerry Irving and his three dogs have become an internet sensation, so the BBC joined them for a walk.
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Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma

Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars.
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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.
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Sheffield United: Who wrote club anthem Greasy Chip Butty?

John Denver's 1974 hit Annie's Song has been the tune of Sheffield United's anthem for decades. Why?
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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021.
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Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end

The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended.
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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.
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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.
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England v Pakistan: Eoin Morgan stars as his side win by five wickets

England brilliantly chase 196 to beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second Twenty20 international at Emirates Old Trafford.
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Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final

India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.
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Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward's release clause remains valid, says La Liga

The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, says La Liga.
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Coronavirus: Cases on Tui flight from Zante to Cardiff

All passengers on the flight to Cardiff from Zante are told to self-isolate.
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Woman arrested for naked video on India's Lakshman Jhula bridge

The woman faces charges under India's internet law over the incident on the Lakshman Jhula bridge.
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South Wales Police: 'Significant' operation at Banwen to move thousands at rave

The chief constable says the force has not seen this type of event on such a scale before.
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Belarus: Heavy security for anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk

Riot police cordon off the main square in the centre of Minsk as columns of people march towards it.
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Moss Bros considering closing stores in rescue deal

The suit maker has been hit by Covid-19 restrictions on events such as Royal Ascot and large weddings.
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Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament

Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions.
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Glastonbury 2021 'aims to be back in June', Emily Eavis says

Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis says it will not move from its traditional slot.
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Withington attack: Woman stabbed while walking with son

Police have issued images of a man they want to speak to and are treating it as attempted murder.
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Coronavirus: 'Music is just an instinct to me'

Hamish used lockdown to master the piano, which helps him cope with the grief from the death of his mum.
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Accrington crash: Toddler hit after 'falling from car'

Police believe the girl fell from the rear door of the vehicle before being hit in the road.
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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.
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Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities.
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Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast

Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.
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Coronavirus: University return warning, and pupils' 'life chances at risk'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday.
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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.
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Coronavirus: PM's U-turns create a 'climate of uncertainty', says Conservative

It has become 'increasingly difficult' for MPs to defend government policy, a senior Tory warns.
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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.
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Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.
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Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don't return to school, Williamson says

The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe.
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One in four BHS stores remain vacant four years after collapse

Department store chain closed its last stores in 2016 but finding new uses is a lengthy process.
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Harwich paddleboarder 'falls in love again' with hometown

Melanie Miller says the hobby has made her see Harwich in Essex in a new light.
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Women's Community Shield: Millie Bright screamer gives Chelsea lead against Manchester City

Millie Bright's brilliant long-range goal gives Chelsea the lead against Manchester City In the FA Women's Community Shield at Wembley.
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Germany coronavirus: 'Anti-corona' protest in Berlin draws thousands

Protesters who say Germany's restrictions are "anti-freedom" are told to disperse for violating distancing.
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Protest against Koran-burning turns violent in Sweden

Some 300 people clashed with police in Malmo, after far-right extremists burned a Koran.
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Jurassic Coast cliff fall: Warnings after cliff collapse at Hive Beach

The cliff at Hive Beach is one of the Dorset coastline's best known landmarks.
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Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain

Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface.
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Chadwick Boseman: How Black Panther inspired children and adults

Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther film helped many find their inner superhero.
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March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'

The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come.
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Rodrigo Moreno: Leeds United sign Valencia forward for club record fee

Leeds United sign Spain forward Rodrigo Moreno from Valencia for a club record fee of £26m on a four-year contract.
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Coronavirus: Rota system for secondary schools and leaked Sage report

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday.
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Mr Gay England: The trans man competing 'against an idea of male beauty'

Chiyo feels his masculinity is judged every time he steps outside. Next year it will be judged on stage.
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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.
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Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus.
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Coronavirus: France sees 'exponential rise' in cases

The country records 7,379 new cases on Friday as President Macron warns of another lockdown.
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TikTok stars charged over partying in LA during pandemic

Bryce Hall and Blake Gray held parties that breached Covid-19 restrictions, Los Angeles officials say.
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Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store

The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments.
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Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states.
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‘My son was stillborn and now I help other parents’

Tommy Ferguson’s son Joshua was stillborn in 2009. He says helping others has been a "game changer" for him.
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Coronavirus: Winter plans revealed in leaked Sage report

A leaked government report suggests a “reasonable worst case scenario” of 85,000 Covid deaths this winter.
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Coronavirus: Bus journeys will be first challenge of new school year

As pupils return, there are concerns buses could be a weak link in the back-to-school safety plan.
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Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.
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Five things to focus on in your CV

When it comes to CV-writing, maximise your chances of a job by focusing on these five things.
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Georgia: 'I'm a child of the UK rave scene'

The Mercury Prize nominee on dancefloor culture, working collectively, and how "excess is not cool".
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March on Washington: 57 years on

The BBC speaks to four protesters taking part in this year's march against racial injustice.
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RNC 2020: What Republicans made of Trump speech

The US president gave a nomination speech like no other - we asked Republican voters what they thought of it.
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Benefits claimants face landlord discrimination despite ruling

Thousands of listings on a property website are not available to people on benefits.
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Coronavirus: Back-to-work message to be aired as schools reopen

A government campaign starting next week will urge people to go back to the workplace.
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People rescued from homes after severe flooding in Broxburn

The flooding in West Lothian follows heavy rain across parts of Scotland on Thursday.
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Coronavirus and schools: What are the risks with reopening?

BBC Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what schools are doing to keep pupils safe.
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RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream

Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness".
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Menopause added to school curriculum for the first time

With menopause now on the school curriculum in England, three women share their experience of "the change"
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Coronavirus loss of smell: 'Meat tastes like petrol'

A phenomenon called parosmia has left coronavirus survivors trapped in a world of distorted scents.
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Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism

To many Japanese, discrimination against black people has been a foreign problem, but things are changing.
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Sushant Singh Rajput: Rhea Chakraborty on 'media trial' after Bollywood star's death

Rhea Chakraborty is facing a hate campaign after the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput.
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Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.
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The Rest and Be Thankful: An infamous road through 'a mountain in torment'

The Rest and Be Thankful is carved into the side of a Scottish mountain with a history of landslips.
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Colombia ex-leader Uribe's detention splits generations

Loyal supporters defend Álvaro Uribe to the hilt but younger Colombians want a fresh start.
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Scrapping 213 local councils could save £3bn says report

It comes as the government prepares to publish plans on overhauling the local government system.
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Quiz of the week: How did Lionel Messi tell Barcelona he wanted out?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: 'Reassuring' study of children's 'tiny' risk

Severe Covid-19 is rare and dying from it exceptionally rare, a study of UK hospital data finds.
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Heads tell pupils and parents: 'We are ready for you'

Head teachers seek to reassure parents they are ready to welcome all classes back.
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Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha.
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EastEnders recruits real-life partners for 'intimate' scenes

The cast's real-life partners are being recruited as body doubles to enable safe filming.
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Coronavirus: New virus hotspots emerge in Australia

Public health alerts are issued in Sydney amid a cluster of cases believed to be linked to gyms.
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Scientists target coronavirus immunity puzzle

There's to be a new effort to understand how the immune system responds to Covid-19.
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The Papers: 'Secret' care deaths and UK ushered back to office

Claims that virus death tolls in care homes are not being disclosed feature on Friday's front pages.
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Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers

Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines.
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Coronavirus: Self-isolation pay for low-income workers and flu jab warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Thursday morning.
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Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce reports record loss as travel slumps

The company, which makes engines for planes, is cutting jobs and selling assets to bolster its finances.
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Period poverty: Schools 'not aware' they can order free tampons

Charities say the scheme should be promoted after less than 40% of schools order free products.
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TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions.
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RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins

The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness.
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Llangennech diesel train fire: 'Major incident' declared

One person says burning fuel can be smelled from "well over a mile away".
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Warnings of 'ghost towns' if staff do not return to the office

Local businesses and jobs will suffer if workers do not return to the office, says the head of the CBI.
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Swanage RNLI lifeboat rescue recreated by 11-year-old animator

The animation about a Swanage lifeboat launch has been viewed more than 100,000 times.
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Coronavirus: The pictures that create more empathy than words

A series of artworks reveal what it is like to be in lockdown and managing an invisible illness.
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Rising Phoenix: Paralympics documentary 'will make you angry and upset'

New documentary Rising Phoenix focuses on the history and impact of the Paralympic Games.
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Adult industry workers surviving the pandemic

Sex industry workers from Taiwan, Argentina and India share their struggles because of Covid restrictions.
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Rowley Shoals: The bleached Australian reef and a Covid challenge

When coral bleaching was suspected in a pristine reef, scientists turned to some unlikely surveyors.
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Harry Dunn death: Mum vows to keep promise to get son justice

Harry Dunn's mother Charlotte Charles says she keep fighting to bring the suspect before a UK court.
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India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe

There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus.
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Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise

Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited.
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The 'selfish waster' who now runs a monastery

How a rebellious young man from Tibet ended up as abbot of a Buddhist centre in southern Scotland.
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Christchurch shooting: Gunman is first in New Zealand to be given life without parole

Brenton Tarrant, 29, shot dead 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch in March last year.
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Coronavirus: Payment for people on low incomes who must self-isolate

In England, people on low incomes self-isolating in areas where coronavirus cases are high will get help.
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UK flu jab rates prompt complacency warning

Experts fear the winter flu season could coincide with a rise in Covid-19 infections.
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Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate

The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate.
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Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named

Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.
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Coronavirus: Pent-up demand 'leading to quicker home sales'

Property deals are racing though compared to last year, as the market recovers after the lockdown freeze.
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Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister

Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up.
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Primary pupils' learning gap widens for first time since 2007

Progress in helping poorer pupils catch up had stalled even before lockdown, research shows.
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RNC 2020: Melania Trump takes centre stage on second night

The party conference's second night also heard from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump.
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RNC 2020: What young Republicans think of Trump

The BBC spoke to young Republicans in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election.
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Coronavirus: Bars, cafes and restaurants in Aberdeen reopen

Hospitality businesses have been shut for three weeks after a Covid-19 spike was linked to city nightlife.
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No plan for a return to the office for millions of staff

Fifty of the biggest UK employers say they have no plans to return all their staff full-time in the near future.
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Mother in legal fight to save dead transgender daughter's sperm

Louise Anderson wants to prevent fertility doctors from destroying her transgender daughter's frozen sperm.
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Celtic bid to be first British club to host return of fans

Fans could return to Scottish football at Sunday's game between Celtic and Motherwell if talks with the government on Wednesday prove positive.
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Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh hospital opening delay

A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable.
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Penarth 'dinosaur footprints' investigated by museum

The prospect of a "really, really exciting" find will be checked by the Natural History Museum, experts say.
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Foster carer who took on two young children at age of 21

Rachel James takes up the role after hearing emergency carers were needed during the pandemic.
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Rock star Jack White's auction to help John Peel Centre

Jack White is selling guitars, a White Stripes' drum kit and other memorabilia to aid the centre.
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Melania Trump: The unusual, traditional First Lady

President Trump's wife will address the Republican National Convention. But just who is the First Lady?
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WindowSwap: ‘I think we all are explorers in our own ways’

People from around the world are sharing videos of what’s outside their windows.
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Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast

Mrs Beaini has lived in the same Beirut house for more than 60 years, but she can't afford repairs.
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Eat Out to Help Out: The highs and lows of the coronavirus discount scheme

Some of the highs and lows of the government's discount scheme for diners.
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Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons

Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings.
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Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles

The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future.
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South Africa's sugar cane murders: Living in fear of serial killings

A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered.
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Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines

The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't.
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US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government

Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling".
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Coronavirus: Can I work from home overseas?

Thinking about setting up a home office abroad? Here's what you need to know.
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Lockdown may have lasting effects on friendships

Some marginal friendships will by lost, says psychologist, while other deeper ones may need work.
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KFC drops Finger Lickin' Good slogan amid coronavirus

Fast food giant says the slogan does not feel "quite right" amid the global pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine

US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine.
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Carole Packman murder: Grandson urges Parole Board not to free killer

Russell Causley will not reveal where he put Carole Packman's body after murdering her in 1985.
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Coronavirus: Parents' fears as first schools in England to reopen

Schools in Leicester and Leicestershire are among the first in England to reopen.
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BTec students to start receiving revised grades

The exam board says students awaiting grades for university entry will be the first to learn their results.
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Music ban 'kiss of death for restaurant ambience'

Restaurateurs and hoteliers in Scotland are calling for a ban on background music to be lifted.
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Having some caffeine in pregnancy 'is fine'

A couple of cups of coffee a day should not be risky despite 'alarmist' new research, experts say.
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Italian monks in Wales on London to Ireland walk

Dressed in full monastic robes, they fast as they walk, drinking only water during the day.
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Mark and Patricia McCloskey: What really went on in St Louis that day?

A US couple gained instant notoriety for waving guns at protesters. What really happened that day?
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Coronavirus: One in eight hospital cases were 'caught on-site'

Researchers looked at more than 1,500 coronavirus cases in hospitals at the peak of its spread.
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Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes

The social networking giant has also agreed to pay France 50% more tax for 2020.
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Donald Trump Jr: The son who is Trumpier than Trump

A businessman and father of five, Donald Trump Jr is a prolific fundraiser on the campaign trail.
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‘Black people have been through a lot this year’

How the combination of lockdown and all the events surrounding Black Lives Matter have affected the mental health of African Americans.
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The Little Princess Trust: 'Do you miss having long hair?'

Two girls who have been involved with a charity that uses donated hair talk of their experiences.
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Coronavirus: How do you look after someone with Covid-19?

BBC Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what you should do when taking care of someone who has coronavirus in your home.
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Notting Hill Carnival: 'We're playing in Brixton this year'

Channel One have been at every Notting Hill Carnival since 1983 but this year the event is online.
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Why are clothes sizes so erratic and can they be fixed?

New apps use your phone to record your dimensions and recommend what size to buy at shops.
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Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future

Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians?
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Coronavirus turns Kenyan classrooms into chicken coops

Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close.
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Republican National Convention: Trump warns of 'rigged election'

He opens the Republican conference with disputed claims mail-in ballots could lead to voter fraud.
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Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay

A judge in Paraguay releases the footballer after his detention for a forged passport.
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Coronavirus: Norfolk chicken processing plant staff test positive

Five more workers at the Norfolk poultry plant are isolating as they await test results.
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The Papers: BBC Proms 'no words row' and Army plan to 'axe tanks'

The BBC's decision to play an instrumental version of Rule, Britannia! at the Proms features on the front pages.
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BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one

Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period.
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Mothers raising awareness of rare disease H-ABC

H-ABC is believed to be one of the rarest diseases on the planet. Three mothers spoke about how they are trying to raise awareness.
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Mike Ashley buys long-time rival's business out of administration

The Sports Direct owner will buy Dave Whelan's gyms and fitness assets after they went bust.
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Republican National Convention: What is happening this year?

We answer all your questions, including who is expected to speak and how Covid-19 has affected plans.
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England v Pakistan: James Anderson sees three chances dropped off his bowling

England's James Anderson, currently on 597 Test wickets, sees three chances dropped off his bowling on day three of the third Test against Pakistan in Southampton.
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Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man

A curfew is imposed on the city of Kenosha in the US state, after the man is seriously injured.
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Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser

Ms Conway says she is stepping down at the end of August to give her children "less drama, more mama".
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Coronavirus: PM's school plea, travel industry struggles and teen anxiety

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning.
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Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager

The 15-year-old vanished from her room during a family holiday last year at a Malaysian resort.
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Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction

Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.
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Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart.
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Road planners accused of rigging carbon emissions rules

Environmentalists say the transport department has under-counted carbon emissions from new roads.
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Sea swimming is 'amazing' for mental health and menopause

Swimming in the sea is showing benefits for mental as well as physical health.
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US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients

The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.
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Travel firms 'desperately need' government help

The industry is asking government for a new rescue plan as jobs are being lost at an "alarming" rate.
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Coronavirus: Teens' anxiety levels dropped during pandemic, study finds

Researchers found pupils aged 13 and 14 were less anxious during lockdown compared to last year.
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Panorama investigation: The detainees held 'hostage' in Iran

Anoosheh and Nizar were arrested on separate occasions for spying in Iran, charges they both deny.
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North Korea propaganda: New faces but old messages

Pyongyang is believed to be behind several new YouTube and Twitter accounts aimed at foreign audiences.
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Paris: 'World’s largest urban rooftop farm' in progress

A company in Paris is transforming roofs and abandoned urban areas into spaces covered in plants.
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The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech

Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.
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The books for young adults 'fighting Islamophobia'

Fiction books have been providing a "counter-narrative" to anti-Muslim views, research suggests.
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Coronavirus in South Africa: Whistleblower questions winter tent deaths

Suspected Covid-19 patients were routinely left in an open tent, in sub-zero temperatures, the BBC finds.
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Ten countries kept out Covid. But did they win?

Covid-19 has infected almost every country in the world – apart from 10. So what do they do now?
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Belarus opposition holds mass rally in Minsk despite ban

Tens of thousands gather in Minsk, as pressure on President Lukashenko shows no sign of easing.
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Coronavirus: More than 70 Birmingham parties disrupted by police

A street party with two marquees and a DJ is among the unlicensed gatherings in Birmingham.
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Donald Trump's sister says he's an 'unprincipled phoney'

Recordings reveal Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge, saying her brother "has no principles".
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Thomas Restobar Club: Crush kills 13 as Peru police raid party violating lockdown

The crush happens as revellers try to leave a nightclub in the capital Lima.
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Bristol Road stabbing: Three more murder arrests

Five people have been detained following the death of a man found "slumped" at a roadside.
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Cardiff river death: Tribute to 'fun and kind' Nicola Williams

Schoolgirl Nicola Williams died at a Cardiff river on Friday evening.
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Coronavirus: What can we learn from schools that have reopened?

Coronavirus evacuations and the return of the classroom buzz - how have some found it?
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Durdle Door beach rescue: Human chain 'saved man's life'

More than 20 people linked arms to help save a swimmer in difficulty in water off the Dorset coast.
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Irish government agrees to recall of parliament

It comes in the wake of a golf dinner attended by more than 80 people, including political figures.
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Coronavirus: Food factory cluster cases in Coupar Angus up to 90

A total of 79 employees at the 2 Sisters factory have tested positive, plus 11 of their contacts.
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Co-ownership: Housing body sees threefold rise in demand

Co-Ownership, which helps homebuyers purchase, has processed more than 1,000 applications since July.
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Stowmarket explosion: Two hurt in train station burger van blast

A gas cylinder leaked and exploded near Stowmarket station, sending shards of glass flying in the air.
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Human chain formed in Durdle Door beach rescue

More than 20 people link arms to enter the sea and successfully bring a swimmer back to shore.
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California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster

One fire tearing through the state is the third largest California has ever seen.
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Coronavirus: 'Missing school worse for children than virus' and illegal rave fines

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Sunday morning.
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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.
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US Postal Service: House backs election cash boost

Democrats fear cost-cutting measures will hamper mail-in voting - a key issue in November's US poll.
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New IRA: Heathrow arrest part of anti-dissident republican operation

The man, 62, is taken to Belfast for questioning while officers search a property in Edinburgh.
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Coronavirus vaccine: What are human challenge trials?

Could human challenge trials speed up the development of a coronavirus vaccine?
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Your pictures on the theme of 'garden creatures'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "garden creatures".
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Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year

The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck.
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US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use

Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms.
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Champions League: The man who made an anthem that inspires Messi

Composer Tony Britten was told "the music has become as iconic to football as red is to Coca-Cola".
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Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain pleads not guilty and is released from custody

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pleads not guilty and is released from police custody following his arrest on the island of Mykonos.
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Dermot O'Leary pleads for stolen wedding ring

The presenter also had a gold crucifix stolen when his rucksack was taken from a gym locker.
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New wind warning follows Storm Ellen battering of Wales

Travel and power loss warning as gusts of up to 60 mph are expected across Wales next week.
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Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term

Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life sentence.
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Coronavirus: Porthcawl Elvis Presley festival cancelled

Seaside town's annual festival starring 100 impersonators is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64

Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique".
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Coronavirus: 'No socialising' rules in parts of North West

Residents in Oldham, Blackburn and parts of Pendle are told not to socialise outside their household.
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New IRA: Two men charged under Terrorism Act

The men were charged under the Terrorism Act and will appear in court on Saturday morning.
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PC Andrew Harper's father 'heartbroken' for family

Phil Harper says he was "so proud" of the way his family coped with his police officer son's death.
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Joy and caution over extended households in Wales

As of Saturday, people can form an "exclusive extended arrangement" with four households.
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Coronavirus: UK tourists race to beat quarantine and STA Travel ceases trading

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Saturday morning.
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Lori Loughlin, US actress, jailed over college admissions scandal

The star from US sitcom Full House was handed a two-month sentence after agreeing a plea deal.
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Coronavirus: UK tourists dash home as quarantine rules kick in

Travellers from Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago must now self-isolate for two weeks.
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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany

The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia.
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English music venues welcome extra emergency funding

After receiving high demand, the government adds £1.1m to the pot and names the first 135 recipients.
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Cancer patient's marathon runs inspired by dog in pushchair

Verity Conroy, from Leicester, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Man U ace Maguire nicked' and second lockdown warning

The arrest of the footballer Harry Maguire after an incident in Greece dominates Saturday's papers.
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Coronavirus: Poorer children's education could take 'over a year' to recover

The BBC filmed in a school in St Helens, in which over 60% of pupils receive free school meals.
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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.
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Coronavirus: 'Why I hate working from home'

From back pain to messy housemates; why some employees can't wait to get back to the office.
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Twitch: The streamers furious at Burger King

The fast food chain's latest ad campaign angers a lot of gamers.
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Aberdeen lockdown: 'We will only open again when I think it is safe'

What do people in Aberdeen think about the continued local lockdown in the city?
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Viktor Tsoi: How a 33-year-old song became an anthem for change in Belarus

For anyone watching the protests in Belarus, there is one song that keeps being heard in the crowds.
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DNC 2020: Joe Biden convention speech fact-checked

Joe Biden made claims about coronavirus and unemployment in his first major speech as the Democratic presidential nominee.
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UK government debt hits £2tn for first time

The government now owes more than 100% of GDP for the first time in 60 years.
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Coronavirus: UK tourists face new quarantine deadline race

Holidaymakers who wish to avoid self-isolation need to get back to the UK before new rules kick in on Saturday.
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Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape

Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.
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Key Pakistan trio on bubble life, Anderson and more

As the third Test against England starts, Pakistan's Yasir Shah, Naseem Shah and Shan Masood speak about life in the cricket bubble, facing James Anderson and more.
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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness

The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division".
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Coronavirus: Job shortage sees 1,000 people chase one position

Data reveals vacancy adverts are down by 59% compared with last summer, with some areas down 80%.
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Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millions

Bradley and Matthew Marshall, (AKA Skrapz and Wuskin) on the Call of Duty World Championships.
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Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.
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Glass blower Chris Day reflects Black Lives Matter in his art

Chris Day, who thinks he is the UK's only black glass blower, has an exhibition in London.
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Listed landscapes: Twenty post-war sites protected

Housing estate gardens and industrial sites are among the post-war landscapes to be Grade II listed.
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Warakurna: How an all-Aboriginal police station brought 'huge' change

Western Australia's first Indigenous-run police station has helped to transform lives, elders say.
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Quiz of the week: Why was a wild boar back in the news?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: Why many are still shielding.... With no end in sight

Thousands are still in unofficial lockdown because they don't feel safe going out, says BBC disability correspondent Nikki Fox.
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Coronavirus: What are the risks of catching it from food packaging?

Some cases around the world have been linked to packaging on frozen food.
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Coronavirus: Why Spain is seeing second wave

Spain has Europe's fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns.
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Stress, burnout and redundancy: Tough times in IT

More staff working from home means more work for IT staff, but many face uncertainty over their jobs.
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Lili Reinhart: Being bisexual is not just 'a phase'

The Riverdale star talks about her sexuality and why her new film is not "another teen romance".
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Coronavirus: Youthful Pakistan appears to avoid worst of pandemic

Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours.
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Coronavirus: Eviction day fears for worried tenants in England and Wales

Eviction cases resume on Monday - but with new restrictions - in contrast to elsewhere in the UK.
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Ru Paul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne dead aged 34

Ru Paul paid tribute to the drag queen on Twitter, praising "her kind and beautiful soul".
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Two gold nuggets worth $350,000 found in Australia

The discovery of the 2.5kg stones in Victoria state was shown on TV programme Aussie Gold Hunters.
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Newspaper headlines: Record GCSE results and 55 years for Manchester bomb plotter

The 55-year minimum jail sentence given to Hashem Abedi appears on some of Friday's front pages.
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Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump

On a night that crowned the vice-presidential nominee, the party had choice words for the commander-in-chief.
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned'

Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital in Omsk after falling ill on a flight, a spokeswoman says.
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Coronavirus: BTecs pulled at last-minute, and hens rehomed in lockdown

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Thursday morning.
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'This is what you dream about,' says first Canada international to reach Champions League final

Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies says reaching the Champions League final is "a dream come true."
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Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism

The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention.
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Ethnic minorities feel UK police are racially biased, report says

Research by Hope Not Hate was carried out in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in the US.
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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China.
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Chicken rehoming charity gets 52,000 lockdown hen requests

A shortage of eggs in shops early in lockdown sparked thousands of requests for birds across the UK.
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Pupils get GCSE grades as BTec results are pulled

Thousands get their results after a disrupted academic year, but BTec students face further delay.
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Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy

New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed.
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DNC 2020: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show' presidency

Mr Obama depicts his successor as lazy and incompetent. Mr Trump says Mr Obama inflicted "horror" on the US.
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California fires: Helicopter pilot killed while battling blaze

The pilot was fighting fires which have forced thousands to flee their homes in central California.
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Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'

A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment.
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Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase

TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite family’s request
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Meet the UK's youngest qualified pilot, aged 14

Jack Jenner-Hall has qualified as a pilot at the age of 14 after flying a glider alone.
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Former swimmer Harry Needs on coming out as bisexual

Former swimmer Harry Needs says bisexuality isn't "a gateway to becoming gay" or "greedy".
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CEO Secrets: The company that tried having two CEOs

Cybersecurity company Darktrace experimented with having two joint CEOs for four years.
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The king, his lover - and the elephant in the palace

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein speaks out about a multi-million euro gift from Spain's ex-king and an ill-fated elephant hunt.
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US Election 2020: Kamala Harris targeted by false conspiracy theories

The Democratic vice-presidential nominee has been subjected to lots of false claims on social media.
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The animals at risk from Alaska oil drilling

As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake?
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'We have had parents crying for us to open'

The children's activities sector says it has been hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown.
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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?

The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel.
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Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected'

The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots.
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China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha

More than 100,000 people are also evacuated as the worst flooding in decades hits the region.
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UK to ramp up household coronavirus testing

More swabbing will reveal how many people in the general population are infected at any given time.
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UK inflation rises to 1% in June as lockdown eases

The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 1% in July from 0.6% in June, official figures show.
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Coronavirus: Medical school pressures, testing ramped up and Pizza Express woe

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Wednesday morning.
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Basildon University Hospital maternity unit rated 'inadequate'

The health watchdog visited Basildon University Hospital over a whistleblower's patient safety fears.
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Stonehaven train derailment: Minute's silence to honour victims

Railway stations are asked to fall silent at 09:43 - a week after the Aberdeenshire crash was reported.
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Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring

The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low speeds.
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A-levels U-turn: Medical schools call for places cap to be lifted

Courses are expected to be over-subscribed after students' A-level results are upgraded.
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US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee

Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden.
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Sports Team: The band that locked down together and took on Lady Gaga

Since lockdown, Sports Team have had a Mercury Prize nomination and narrowly lost a chart battle.
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Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change.
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Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports.
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US election 2020: What young Democrats think of Joe Biden

He's half a century older than them, but it's his moderate politics that worries these young voters.
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Beirut blast: Born without a father

Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever.
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How a hologram can show a patient’s heart during surgery

A hologram that shows a patient’s heart in real-time during surgery could help improve accuracy when treating arrhythmias.
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Ocean-sieving expedition reveals huge amounts of microplastic in the Atlantic

The expedition found that as much as 21 million tonnes of plastic fragments are suspended in the ocean.
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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic
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Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful

How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies.
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Coronavirus: What's happening with university admissions?

The grading fiasco is a new headache for universities already reeling from coronavirus disruption.
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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)
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'I'm very anxious about getting back to work'

Charities say thousands who have been shielding may have to choose between a job and their health.
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Pizza Express to close 73 outlets hitting 1,100 jobs

The chain says it has cut a deal to stay afloat as coronavirus continues to buffet the economy.
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Coronavirus smell loss 'different from cold and flu'

Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts.
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Coronavirus: The County Tyrone hay bale superheroes

Wonder Woman, Spiderman and Batman are among the masked crusaders attracting visitors.
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Body found in Darlington river search for missing boy

Emergency services launched a search for a 15-year-old who got into difficulty in the River Tees.
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Fountainstown Beach: Bioluminescent plankton light up Cork beach

Bioluminescent plankton light up the waves at Fountainstown Beach, just south of Cork City.
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M&S to cut 7,000 jobs over next three months

The High Street retailer says the coronavirus pandemic has meant a "material shift in trade".
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Coronavirus: University scramble, M&S job cuts and student stories

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Tuesday morning.
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A-levels: Universities facing places scramble after exams U-turn

Many thousands of students missed out on their first choice after they were downgraded by an algorithm.
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Democratic convention: Trump clearly over his head - Michelle Obama

"Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," says the ex-first lady in an emotional message.
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Black Met Police inspector 'racially harassed' by officers

A serving inspector has formally complained of racial profiling to the Met after being stopped.
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Housing crisis: Fighting to survive the property boom

Manchester has become one of the fastest developing cities in Europe, but despite a property boom, some locals feel they are losing out.
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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct.
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Newsbeat has been investigating how social media is being used to sell drugs

Police say social media bosses would do more if it was their children dying from drugs bought this way.
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Top civil servant to face Holyrood-Salmond inquiry

Leslie Evans will speak to the inquiry into the government's handling of harassment complaints.
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Rafik Hariri tribunal: Verdict due over assassination of Lebanon ex-PM

Four men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack.
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Tate Modern fall boy 'goes home for first time'

The boy, 7, is making progress in reading, breathing and singing in France, his parents say.
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Turkey's hidden domestic abuse: A survivor's story

Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners.
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Coronavirus: Families of victims call for full independent inquiry

Bereaved relatives tell the BBC why they want an immediate inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic.
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RSPCA calls for more regulation in pet industry

Home footage captures a dog walker hitting a pet, as campaigners call for more regulation.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.
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US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.
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Auctioneers see surge in Covid-19 bankruptcy sales

Auction firm reports "busiest month in 52 years" as stock is sold from businesses going bankrupt.
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Tracking down three billion litres of lost water

Pinpointing a leaky pipe is difficult, so water firms are deploying thousands of sophisticated sensors.
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Europe lockdown: New coronavirus rules country by country

What are European countries doing to control new coronavirus outbreaks?
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With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs

The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner.
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James Whale: Radio host reveals cancer in kidney, spine, brain and lungs

The veteran presenter had kidney cancer 20 years ago but now the disease has returned.
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A-level and GCSE results: Pressure mounts on ministers to solve exam crisis

It comes as Northern Ireland announces it will accept teacher-assessed results for GCSEs on Thursday.
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Morrisons considers ditching all 'bags for life' for paper

The grocer says customers are ready to stop using plastic bags and promises sturdy paper replacements.
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Coronavirus: Blackburn wedding party of 100 broken up by police

Police say the gathering at Waheed's Buffet and Banqueting Hall was a "clear breach" of restrictions.
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NI GCSE results to be based on teacher predictions

Education Minister Peter Weir says the move is being made due to "exceptional circumstances".
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Woman charged with murdering boy, 10, in Acton

The child was discovered after police were deployed to a house in west London on Sunday.
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Coronavirus: A-level anger, homelessness fears and self-employed help

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning.
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Seventh world title would be 'fantastic' - O'Sullivan keen to chase Hendry's record

Ronnie O'Sullivan says winning a seventh world title to draw alongside Stephen Hendry would be "fantastic" but he has had "a wonderful career" even if he does not achieve the feat.
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Strikes expected in Belarus after mass protests

Rallies against the disputed election were held over the weekend but the president remains defiant.
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Ruby Princess: New South Wales premier apologises over cruise ship outbreak

State officials made "serious mistakes" in letting 2,650 ship passengers disembark, an inquiry found.
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USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to 'save' the post office

Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses President Donald Trump of a "campaign to sabotage the election".
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Coronavirus: Hundreds gather in Madrid for anti-mask protest

Crowds gathered in the Spanish capital on Sunday to protest against the mandatory use of face masks.
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Body positivity campaigners: 'It’s not just about eat less, move more’

Body positivity campaigners say the government's obesity strategy "blames" bigger people for Covid-19.
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US conventions: What happens? And what's different in 2020?

It's convention season in the US election, but this year won't be like previous ones.
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Sepsis: Boy learns to walk again after losing legs

Four-year-old William from Nottinghamshire almost died after contracting sepsis.
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The last meals of US prisoners on death row

Photographer Jackie Black recreated the meals requested by US prisoners before they were executed.
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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.
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'They haven't found anyone else out there like me'

Charlotte Evans suffers from an undiagnosed condition that causes parts of her body to swell.
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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed.
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Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues?

Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election?
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A-level grades 'drop below three-year average', new analysis suggests

The Sixth Form Colleges Association says research shows students in larger institutions were failed.
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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003.
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The medical school trying to become anti-racist

Students campaigned for changes to training so they are better prepared for patients from minority backgrounds.
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Coronavirus: Memorial gardens planned across England

World War One changed the way we honour war dead, will coronavirus do the same for victims of pandemics?
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Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up

The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart.
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Belarus protests: 'We can breathe for the first time in our lives'

After 26 years of President Lukashenko's rule, there is a sense of euphoria among protesters.
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Coronavirus: Ofqual withdraws appeals guidance

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday.
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'How Guardiola made a mess of Man City's big Champions League chance' - Chris Waddle analysis

Manchester City treated Lyon like they were Bayern Munich and paid the price, says BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Chris Waddle.
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Kayaker Kimberley Woods on overcoming bullying and self-harm to reach the Olympics

How Kimberley Woods overcame bullying, depression and self-harm to reach the Tokyo Olympics.
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Manchester City: 'This season has simply not been good enough' - European exit reaffirms faults

BBC's chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at what went wrong for Manchester City against Lyon and what now for Pep Guardiola's side.
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Coronavirus: Appetite grows for home working and local lockdowns

Some 86% said that, until a vaccine is found, workers should decide whether to return to the office.
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Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital

The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon.
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Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko

President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday.
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Coronavirus: 'I sat in my car and cried after every funeral'

The shock, pressure and grief of the pandemic has had an enormous impact on one vicar and her parish.
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Prosopagnosia: The artist in search of her face

Carlotta is a prolific self portrait artist from Munich with prosopagnosia - face blindness.
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Coronavirus: Vicar's story of shock and grief in Cardiff parish

How the shock and pressure of the pandemic has had an enormous impact on a city suburb.
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Coronavirus: Parents to be told schools safe for September return

The government initiative will stress the importance of organised learning to children's development.
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The black women in tech coding the future

The Black Codher Bootcamp, the first of its kind, will train 50 women to become software developers.
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Rising water levels in Kenya's Great Rift Valley threaten jobs and wildlife

Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes by rising water levels in two Kenyan lakes.
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Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort

Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort.
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Blood cancer, my baby and me

Within a single month Máirín Geddis turned 30 years old, gave birth and was diagnosed with cancer.
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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.
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Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party

Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event.
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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence

Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame.
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Coronavirus: How music played on in lockdown

The music industry nearly ground to a halt as the pandemic gripped the UK, so how have companies coped?
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Dropshipping: The hustlers making millions from goods they never handle

Dropshippers buy cheap products from China and then pay internet celebrities to promote them.
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Australia surfer saves wife by punching shark

A husband leapt on to the shark as it attacked his wife off Port Macquarie, New South Wales.
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England v Pakistan: Weather delays day three of second Test

More bad weather delays the start of the third day of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl.
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Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests

The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote.
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Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers

Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.
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Driver hurt after train collides with car in Johnstone

The man was removed from his vehicle by firefighters after the incident in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
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Belarus election: 'He threatened to burn us alive'

The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus.
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Barcelona: What next after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich?

What next for Barcelona after a humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich?
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Coronavirus: Thousands return to UK to beat France quarantine

Holidaymakers had just hours to return to the UK to avoid the 14-day self-isolation requirement.
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'Miel Gibson' honey lands Chilean entrepreneur in hot water

One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor's image to sell honey.
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Coronavirus: Free appeals for schools, and businesses reopen

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday.
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BBC Women's Sport Survey: How decisions on abortion and starting a family affect female athletes

A BBC survey suggests 4% of elite British sportswomen have had abortions because of their sporting careers - here are some of their stories.
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Coronavirus: Businesses reopen as England lockdown eases further

Casinos, bowling alleys and soft play centres can now open their doors following a two-week delay.
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VJ Day: UK commemorates 75th anniversary as royals lead tributes

Senior royals are to lead tributes to mark the day World War Two ended with the surrender of Japan.
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Parents urged to stay up-to-date with children's vaccinations

Vaccinations are continuing as normal while jabs given in school are being rescheduled.
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Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission

A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations.
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Week in pictures: 8-14 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.
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Coronavirus: Why Egypt has faced criticism over antibody tests

Egypt has faced criticism for testing frontline healthcare workers for coronavirus using antibody tests.
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TikTok: New-found fame for ‘No Fizzy Drink Guy’

An Australian man documenting his addiction to soft drinks goes viral.
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Coronavirus: 'The care home lockdown sent my senile grandad into spiral of decline'

Many people with dementia in care homes have been starved of the close family contact they depend on.
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'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus

The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests.
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Coronavirus: Test, trace and the curse of the 0300 phone number

England's test and trace system changed tack this week, as national teams struggle to find cases.
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My Money: 'My mum's advice saved me from lockdown anxiety'

Lexy Oliver from Cheshire takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Putin memes flood social media

False and misleading claims are made online after Russia announced the rollout of a vaccine.
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'BORE OFF!' Sportswomen speak out on sexism, racism and body image

British athletes Alice Dearing, Yasmin Liverpool and Naomi Ogbeta are among those to have their say on the results of the BBC Elite British Sportswomen's survey, and they are not holding back...
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Willian: Arsenal sign former Chelsea midfielder on free transfer

Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Willian on a three-year deal after the 32-year-old's contract with Chelsea expired.
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Coronavirus: France on quarantine list, and UK vaccine stockpile boosted

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday morning.
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Check your testicles, Greg Rutherford says after finding lump

The Olympian was eventually told he has cysts and now wants other men to "take it seriously".
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England-Australia matches confirmed for September - including a T20 live on BBC TV

England will play three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals against Australia next month.
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A superstar young coach & a keeper from Hereford - the men behind Leipzig's dream

A team formed in 2009 featuring a player once on loan at Hereford United achieve their biggest result yet - RB Leipzig revel in their latest success.
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Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deals for 90 million virus vaccine doses

The vaccines are being developed by the pharmaceutical company Janssen and US biotech firm Novavax.
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Sportswomen share experiences of sexism and the reasons they do not report it

Almost two-thirds of elite British female athletes have experienced sexism in sport but the vast majority did not feel able to report it. Here, four women share their stories anonymously.
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'We were all packed, then they cancelled our holiday'

Hundreds of would-be holidaymakers are finding their bookings have been cancelled last minute.
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Beirut blast: Picking up the pieces of a shattered city

The destruction goes for miles, but Beirutis are slowly picking up the pieces in a broken city.
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Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?

Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.
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Robots go their own way deep in the ocean

Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.
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Fewer hospital patients in Covid-19 hotspots

Hospital admissions are not rising despite increases in coronavirus cases, according to NHS England data.
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Coronavirus travel: Majorca's party capital deserted

Majorca's famous party destination Magaluf has been left deserted because of coronavirus.
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Free school meals 'should be extended' for pupils from low-income migrant families

Pupils from low-income migrant families should keep getting government support, say charities.
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Trump stokes Kamala Harris 'birther' theory

The US president fuels a fringe theory, echoing his past false claims about Barack Obama's origins.
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‘Raise sick pay’ to lower virus health and economic risk

It would manage a "crude" trade-off between lives and jobs as the UK economy reopens, a report says.
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The Papers: Results "fiasco" and new UK quarantine for France

Many of Friday's papers lead on reaction to A-level results and calls for the system to be reviewed.
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Bangladesh: Losing my job as a garment factory worker

Sonia is one of thousands of garment workers who have lost their jobs in Bangladesh due to Covid-19.
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Georgia School: "We walked into a dangerous situation"

A photo of the crowded school hallway went viral, and since then nine people have tested positive.
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Quiz of the week: Who was named the world's highest-paid male actor?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family

An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.
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Babyteeth: The teen film tackling cancer with humour

Its star Eliza Scanlen, says the script had "more life than anything I've read in ages".
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Tui: Holiday bookings for next summer jump 145%

The travel giant makes a £1bn loss in three months - but says summer bookings for 2021 are up 145%.
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Watford set to appoint ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv manager Ivic as Pearson replacement

Watford are set to appoint Vladimir Ivic as their replacement for sacked manager Nigel Pearson.
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Perez to return after testing negative for coronavirus

Sergio Perez will return for Racing Point at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix after testing negative for coronavirus.
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US calls for shower rules to be eased after Trump hair complaints

The US calls for rules to be eased after Donald Trump complained of issues washing his hair.
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Coronavirus: No-exam A-level results due and New Zealand reports new cases

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Thursday morning.
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First-time buyers: Four ways the property market 'will be tougher'

UK house prices are predicted to fall but a report spells out why property may remain out of reach.
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Coronavirus: How will the world vaccinate seven billion?

Why fridges, vials and polling stations could be key in the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.
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New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported

The country's biggest city, Auckland, is back in lockdown after a family cluster emerged.
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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut

The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.
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Beirut blast: WHO warns dozens of health facilities 'non-functional'

Of 55 health facilities assessed by the World Health Organization, half are "non-functional".
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Amazon Prime donates to Fleabag stars' theatre emergency fund

Amazon Prime is giving £1.5m to two UK funds offering support to workers affected by the virus.
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Belarus election: Second Belarus protester dies as UN sounds alarm

Protesters accuse police of brutality in the wake of Sunday's disputed presidential election.
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UK 'must anticipate hostile states utilising pandemic'

China and Russia are among countries willing to use coronavirus to their advantage, MPs say.
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Family's fears over Leicestershire double murderer's release

A brother says he does not want his sister's occult-obsessed killer back in the community yet.
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Pardner: The young people saving money the Jamaican way

With finances stretched by Covid-19 these young people are supporting each other to save money.
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Livestreaming in Asia: Meet the stars of 'shoppertainment'

As Covid-19 keeps millions of people at home, the popularity of "shoppertainment" has skyrocketed in Asia.
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Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor

Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference – and a living.
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Sign cleaning gives Chatteris 'teenager with autism focus'

Joseph Beer, 15, is tidying up his neighbourhood and winning praise from residents.
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'Why I stopped hiding my scars'

Jayne, Emily, Laura and Aimee talk about their scars, and how they came to accept them.
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The millions being made from cardboard theft

With the global market for recycled cardboard worth billions of dollars, it is attracting criminals.
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What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves

As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.
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Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious

The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences of the incident could be wide-ranging
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Americans, go home: Tension at Canada-US border

Fears about spikes in US Covid-19 cases have led to some hostility between Canadians and Americans.
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Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83

The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer.
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Thunderstorms bring flooding and disruption

Some schools will not reopen after overnight thunderstorms caused flooding and problems for the road and rail network.
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Coronavirus: UK in recession and A-levels 'triple lock'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Wednesday morning.
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UK in recession for first time in 11 years

The UK has officially fallen into recession for first time in 11 years due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: 'New Zealand will get rid of the virus again'

The epidemiologist behind the country's elimination strategy says you have to plan for setbacks.
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Disney ends historic 20th Century Fox brand

The move comes after the firm paid more than $71bn for most of Rupert Murdoch's film and TV business.
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Online political campaigning 'to be more transparent'

A "digital imprint" will make web content as accountable as leaflets and posters, ministers say.
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Coronavirus: Severe mental health problems rise amid pandemic

An NHS Confederation report predicts a 20% increase in demand for services in the coming months.
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Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock to front racism documentary

The singer wants to use her fame as a "platform to bring this conversation to a wider audience".
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Coronavirus spread fear of Sheffield carer who went untested

Alison Taylor fears she may have been unwittingly responsible for spreading Covid-19 to care homes.
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Top US college sports leagues halt autumn season

The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences say the decision was taken because of coronavirus fears.
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Trowels in lay-bys for 'urgent toilet breaks'

A Highlands community council says the temporary quick solution is needed to tackle outdoor toileting.
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Coronavirus: France's champagne industry goes flat amid pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has led to plummeting demand - leaving growers and producers at loggerheads.
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Coronavirus: Aberdeen local lockdown to be reviewed

The first minister has not ruled out extending the restrictions as 165 linked cases have so far been identified
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The Papers: 'Pick your grades' and Stephen Lawrence probe ends

Many of Wednesday's papers report on concerns as students in England get A-level grades on Thursday.
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Coronavirus: What is a recession?

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown many countries into recession - but what exactly is it and how could it affect you?
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Tiger sightings increase in Thai forest

This year 79 tigers were captured on hidden cameras in Thailand’s Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng forest.
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Skater girls: Gender, joy and slow photography

A nearly 170-year-old process has been used to photograph female and non-binary skateboarders.
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How Ebola prepared one doctor for Covid-19

How Ebola prepared one doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo to treat coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: How ghost cruise ships became a summer tourist attraction

On the south coast, people have started going on sightseeing cruises of, well, cruise ships.
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Coronavirus: Exam results day rituals put on hold

The struggle to balance social distancing with the emotional need to celebrate and commiserate.
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'Loyalty is really important to us' - Biffy Clyro on the fall-out behind their new album

"Loyalty is really important to us," say the band, after being let down by their "inner circle".
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Coronavirus: Can California's economy survive the latest surge?

The US state has had to reverse its reopening plans amid a surge in cases.
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Coronavirus: Celtic's Boli Bolingoli apologises over quarantine breach

Ministers warn they could call a halt to Scottish football after Boli Bolingoli's Spain trip.
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Abuse victim accused of 'grooming' teacher awarded £1m

His convicted rapist teacher argued that the 13-year-old had groomed him - not the other way round.
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Apple Daily: Hong Kong newspaper defiant after crackdown

The pro-democracy paper vows to fight on after the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new security law.
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Apple boss Tim Cook joins the billionaires club

The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive.
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Universities told to keep places open for A-level appeals

With uncertainty over replacement grades, universities are told to wait for the outcome of appeals.
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Jobless in the pandemic: 'It's hard to stay positive'

The government's furlough scheme has stopped unemployment surging, but that may be changing.
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Coronavirus: Pupils begin return to the classroom

Schools in the Borders and Shetland will be the first to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown.
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Harry Dunn death: Call for suspect Anne Sacoolas to 'face virtual trial'

Andrea Leadsom MP has asked the home secretary to consider the idea as a "way to achieve closure".
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Menstrual health and mentoring in Nepal lockdown

Volunteers have delivered hygiene packs to women and girls to help overcome barriers during lockdown.
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Beirut explosion: Where else is ammonium nitrate being stored?

After the Beirut disaster, concerns are being raised about stockpiles of ammonium nitrate in other countries.
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Belarus: Five things you may not know about the country

The country's election has put Belarus back into the headlines but what do you know about the country?
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'Bacha bazi' outrage after pandemic takes play to the small screen

The Boy Who Danced on Air is cancelled after its TV debut provokes a backlash among Afghans.
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The headphones that even a DJ can't break?

A new way to produce tiny speakers promises more robust headphones with high quality sound.
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Fixing the scars of Beirut's explosion

A plastic surgeon is offering free surgery to people like Romy, who was driving near the port when the blast hit.
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Belarus election: Second night of clashes over disputed poll

Riot police again fire rubber bullets to quash protests, as the first unrest casualty is confirmed.
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Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits

Sales grew again in July, but some retailers are 'hanging by a thread', the industry body says.
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Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout

Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations.
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Giant machines for HS2's Chilterns tunnels unveiled

A 10 mile tunnel under the Chilterns will be dug but campaigners say it is "decimating countryside".
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