Two dead and five wounded in Quebec stabbing, police say

Police confirm at least two people have died and say they have arrested a man in his mid 20s.
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Six Nations 2020: Best bits from final day including a 'cheeky sausage', brilliant tries and passionate singing

Watch all the best bits from the final day of the 2020 Six Nations including a "cheeky sausage," brilliant tries and a passionate anthem.
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Covid-19: England faces four-week lockdown restrictions

The move has sparked anger among Tory MPs, with one saying the PM was "pressurised" by scientists.
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NHS 'refuses' medical cannabis for children with epilepsy

Families foot the bill as the NHS "refuses" to prescribe medical cannabis for children with epilepsy.
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Covid: What will the England lockdown achieve?

Lockdown is the measure nobody "wanted" but now many European countries have decided they "need".
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The Papers: PM's lockdown 'U-turn', and 'Goodbye Mr Bond'

Boris Johnson's decision to introduce a second nationwide lockdown in England dominates Sunday's papers.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban living'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "urban living".
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Salvaged Victorian signal box to become museum

It became redundant in 2016 along with others in the East Midlands.
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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.
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The wedding DJ who wants to stop migrant boats

A growing band of campaigners is trying to push the government to stop migrants crossing from France.
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How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole.
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How His House turns refugee lives into horror film

Director Remi Weekes says film explores "the horrors that we do as humans to other humans".
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Sunday's gossip: Inter willing to sell Eriksen

Inter open to offers for Eriksen, Jones fears loan move could be scuppered, Isco wants Everton move, plus more.
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Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.
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Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora on points in stylish display

Oleksandr Usyk earns a unanimous points win over Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena to underline his credentials at heavyweight.
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Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm

Torrential rain and "catastrophic violent winds" are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday.
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Storm Aiden: Heavy rain and winds hit UK

Warnings for rain in Northern Ireland, much of Scotland, Wales and parts of England are in force.
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Two-time World Cup winner Rapinoe and WNBA legend Bird announce engagement

Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement.
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Covid-19: England national lockdown 'considered', and 'millions face hardship'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday.
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Great Fox-Spider rediscovered on MoD land in Surrey

The Great Fox-Spider had not been seen since the early 1990s and was feared extinct in the UK.
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Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers

A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual.
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'Marcus Rashford has changed the country' - what a year for the Man Utd forward

To celebrate Marcus Rashford's 23rd birthday BBC Sport takes a look back at the Manchester United striker's year.
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Coronavirus: PM considering England lockdown next week

A new "stay at home" order across England could be announced as soon as Monday, it is understood.
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Coronavirus: US sees record-high daily Covid numbers as election nears

Days before the presidential election, dozens of states are experiencing serious Covid-19 surges.
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Stockton food bank: 'Dealers don't swap drugs for a tin of beans'

Food bank organisers and users hit out at claims free school meal vouchers are used for drugs.
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Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.
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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.
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Growing up as a black child in post-war Germany

The racism and abuse suffered by thousands of children born to African-American fathers and white German mothers in post-war Germany.
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Bhangra brothers: We danced every day in lockdown

The brothers ran high-energy dance classes from their living room in Harrow every day during lockdown.
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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?
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Halloween: How the Boulet Brothers' Dragula blends drag and horror

Drag stars Boulet Brothers chat about dressing up at Halloween and their popular reality show Dragula.
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Covid: A town's intoxicating will to press on through the pandemic

In an ex-mining community hardship is nothing new, but a two-week lockdown presents new challenges.
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Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution?
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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.
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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical?
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Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.
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The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.
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Championship leaders Reading beaten at Coventry

Leaders Reading fall to their first Championship defeat of the season as Coventry pick up their first league win in seven attempts.
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Wilson beats Trump to clinch Championship League title

Kyren Wilson claims his first title on English soil after defeating world number one Judd Trump 3-1 in the final of the Championship League in Milton Keynes.
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In pictures: International Photography Awards 2020

Winning images by professional and non-professional photographers, from around the world.
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England lose 54-47 to New Zealand in second match of three-Test series in Hamilton

England lose their series against New Zealand after a 54-47 defeat in the second match of their three-Test series.
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Women's FA Cup final - Everton v Man City: Six great goals from previous finals

BBC Sport picks six great goals from previous Women's FA Cup finals as Everton and Manchester City prepare to meet in this year's game.
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Covid-19: Nottinghamshire enters tier 3 and fears raised over impact of curbs

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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Poldark house in Cornwall fallen into 'complete disrepair'

Campaigners are fighting for Botallack Manor in Cornwall to be restored to its original state.
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Diversity code is another step in right direction - Mings

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings says the new Football Leadership Diversity Code is "another step in the right direction".
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Courts backlog 'tipping point' for justice system

The number of cases waiting to be heard in England and Wales could quadruple by 2024, a study says.
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Prince Monolulu: The truth behind horse racing's original showman tipster

The fantastical life story of a forgotten national star. But who was the real man behind the Prince Monolulu mythology?
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Covid: Nottinghamshire moves into tier 3 restrictions

A 9pm curfew on buying alcohol in shops is one of the restrictions put in place in the county.
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Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins

Jams stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force.
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New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people

Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK expresses 'grave concern' over fresh court proceedings

Iran's ambassador faces UK officials, after the British-Iranian is told she may be sent back to jail.
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Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited.
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Jeremy Corbyn suspension 'could cost Labour next election'

The boss of the powerful Unite union urges the party to reinstate its ex-leader or risk "chaos".
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Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties.
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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Mr Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.
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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.
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Guy Davies spots gap in film market for his first feature

How one independent film-maker spotted a gap in the movie market left by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Planning reforms aim to making building easier, but who wins?

Government proposals to introduce planning reforms have been met with a mixed reaction.
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Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Carrie Hope Fletcher on how Cinderella went 'bad'

The singer, who will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, reveals some of the show's secrets.
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Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.
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The Papers: Labour in 'crisis' as Corbyn suspended

The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report.
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Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space

Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space.
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'I always feel Abramovich's support,' says Lampard after Chelsea owner's rare appearance

Frank Lampard says he "always feels the support" of owner Roman Abramovich after the owner made a rare appearance at their game in Russia.
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Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave

Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19.
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MPs and peers demand Russia interference inquiry

A cross-party group starts legal action, claiming ministers failed to protect UK democracy.
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School tours turn virtual ahead of application deadline

With the pandemic limiting open days, schools are turning to promotional videos to attract students.
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US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science.
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Rhodes parasailing accident: Two British teenagers die and one injured

A boy, 15, was also injured when the rope holding their parachute snapped, the Greek coastguard says.
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"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president.
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'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself

Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018.
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Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.
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Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments

Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level.
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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request
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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.
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Music industry reports progress on diversity

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.
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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.
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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.
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Big House theatre group helping young care leavers

A theatre group is supporting young care leavers in the arts industry achieve their dreams.
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How do 'Blue Wall' voters rate the Tories one year on?

People in Great Grimsby and Redcar reflect on the government, one year after 2019's general election was called.
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Meet Che Lingo, the 'woke rapper' signed by Idris Elba

One of the south Londoner's songs became a soundtrack for Black Lives Matter protests this summer.
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CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.
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Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air.
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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.
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The Papers: 'Change of strategy looms' as France locks down

The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions.
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Comic Relief will stop sending celebrities to Africa

The charity will also stop using images of starving people or ill children in its fundraising show.
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Heathrow overtaken as Europe's busiest airport amid pandemic

Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier after passenger numbers at Heathrow fall 84% because of Covid.
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Covid-19: Christmas plans, job losses and cash 'under threat'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
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Channel migrants: Deaths should be 'a wake-up call' for those in power

Charities call for a legal route for refugees to reach the UK, after four die crossing the Channel.
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Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island

The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine".
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Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster

Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery.
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Rapper Brian Trotter found dead in car after Florida highway crash

The driver, a friend of the victim, is charged with murder and illegal transport of human remains.
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Leaving care: ‘I made it to university, but then I fell through the cracks'

Young care leaver Kim Emenike made it to university against the odds - then social services forgot about her.
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Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting

Police reinforcements together with the National Guard are deployed for a second night of protests.
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Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests.
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Police in Scotland break up hundreds of parties

Data obtained by the BBC shows officers in Scotland responded to 3,000 call outs since late August.
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Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ?
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Danny and Dani Dyer launch new podcast to solve your problems

The father and daughter spoke to the BBC's Colin Paterson about their new podcast.
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Black History Month: ‘People are afraid to say the wrong thing’

Pioneering black women in the arts talk about diversity and their struggles to get to the top.
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How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa

The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music.
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Surviving a week in Afghanistan

One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived.
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‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which?
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Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s".
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Covid-19: Christmas guidance 'should be same across UK'

Measures must allow for "inevitable" travel between nations, the Lib Dems and Alliance Party say.
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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".
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Newspaper headlines: Second wave warning and 'tragedy in the Channel'

Warnings the second wave of Covid could be more deadly and the death of four migrants lead the papers.
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Covid-19: 'I'll be hosting my Christmas over Zoom'

Some families are already making plans and getting ready for a "digital Christmas" this year.
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Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,.
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Northern England schools 'most disrupted by Covid'

More than 700 teachers in north-west England tested positive for Covid in mid-October, data shows.
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Family courts: 'We're treated with contempt'

Many parents have to take part by phone - and some cannot follow what's happening, a survey suggests.
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Sir Keir Starmer involved in road collision with cyclist

Police are investigating the incident, which saw a cyclist taken to hospital.
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Traveller families win court battle over living on land they own

A judge quashed a decision which would force them to stop living on the land they own.
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Covid: More than 50 Tory MPs call for 'roadmap' out of lockdown

Northern areas hit hardest by Covid restrictions risk being "left behind", a letter to the PM warns.
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Liverpool mayor would back Covid tier 4 in England

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson would support such a move if it meant halting coronavirus's spread.
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Covid-19: Warrington moves into tier 3 restrictions

The Cheshire town is the latest area to be moved into the top tier of Covid-19 restrictions.
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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race.
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Coronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly.
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Don't hold home firework displays, urge doctors

Plastic surgeons implore people to think twice about DIY back garden displays, to avoid injuries.
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Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson's loss after brother's Covid death

Joe Anderson spoke to BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin after his eldest brother's death in October.
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Covid has thrived on racial discrimination, says Baroness Doreen Lawrence

Labour's review says ethnic minorities are "over-exposed" and have worse healthcare than white people.
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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates
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East London mural honours NHS workforce

A new mural in east London is four storeys high, created with more than 200 flowers.
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Nasa announcement: What is on the Moon?

Nasa has announced it's found an abundance of water on the Moon. But what else is up there?
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Covid: Melbourne's hard-won success after a marathon lockdown

After losing its initial grip on Covid, Australia is again being hailed as a global success story.
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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.
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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.
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The Lathums: From a sold-out tour to clowning around in a circus

The Lathums were meant to be supporting Paul Weller this year - instead they're playing in a circus.
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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.
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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.
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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers.
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Covid-19: Free meals row, 'Generation Covid' and Oliviers' message of hope

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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The water carrier who became champion - Britain's new cycling star Geoghegan Hart

Tao Geoghegan Hart is Britain's most unlikely Grand Tour winner but he took his chance in the Giro to join a small but illustrious group.
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The opposite of a flat-track bully - Vardy's amazing record against the top teams

He's 34 and showing no signs of slowing down - Jamie Vardy has done it again, after Leicester win at Arsenal.
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Boots to offer 12-minute Covid nasal swab test

The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms.
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Mother and baby units: 'It's our job to keep them safe'

Units for new mothers and women with serious mental health issues are facing unique challenges.
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School meals: Row continues as half term begins in England

Several local authorities in England, including some Tory-run councils, are providing vouchers to those in need.
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Prue Leith: NHS can serve 'delicious' food on a budget

The Bake Off star leads a review into hospital meals, suggesting digital menus and 24 hour food service.
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Tanker stowaways: ‘Hijacking’ ends after special forces storm ship

Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police.
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Boris Johnson and Priti Patel 'should apologise for lawyer attacks'

More than 800 legal professionals accuse ministers of "hostility" which they say jeopardises safety.
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HMP Rye Hill prison officer 'failed to notice' dead sex offender

A prison officer was dismissed after failing to spot a man who had been "dead for some time".
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Olivier Awards: Messages of 'faith and hope' for theatre

Stars of the stage are positive about the future of theatre as the shadow of coronavirus looms large.
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Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research.
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BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed?
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Coronavirus: How my mum became a conspiracy theory influencer

Sebastian’s mum has grown a big online following by spreading dangerous Covid conspiracy theories.
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US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online.
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Black and Welsh: The assumptions and questions people face

People share the assumptions and questions they face over their identity.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We blame Eat Out To Help Out for our tragedy'

Covid's second wave has hit one part of south Bradford badly, and residents have an idea where the problem began.
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Covid nurse: 'I thought I wasn't going to make it'

Devi Nurjandoa survived Covid but is now having to adjust to a new way of life.
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My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.
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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.
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France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world.
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The Papers: 'Nine-minute tanker raid' and PM faces 'revolt'

Several of Monday's papers cover events off the south coast after a tanker was seized by stowaways.
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From civil rights to Smethwick: Why was Malcolm X in the West Midlands?

Why was the civil rights activist in a small industrial town in the Midlands?
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Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach

Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip.
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Wales national lockdown in new year 'likely', says minister

A second fire-break in Wales likely in January or February, a minister says
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Post-Brexit trade talks extended, says No 10

No 10 confirms the EU's Michel Barnier will stay in London, rather than returning to Brussels later.
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Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament

A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force - but five major powers are missing.
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Joan Hocquard, the oldest person in Britain, dies aged 112

Joan Hocquard, who drove ambulances during World War Two, died at a care home in Dorset on Saturday.
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Cameroon: Children killed in attack on school in Kumba

Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region.
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Down's syndrome: 'In all honesty we were offered 15 terminations'

Mothers of babies with Down's syndrome reveal the pressure they felt to terminate their pregnancies.
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Covid-19: Possible changes to quarantine and a review of Wales' shopping rules

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today.
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Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea: Hosts' season 'delicately poised' after stalemate

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to avoid a repeat of the disastrous slide in fortunes Manchester United experienced following their win against Paris St-Germain in 2019.
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'I love these games. You earn the easier games on nights like these'

Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool side "had to work hard" to preserve their unbeaten run at Anfield as they fought back to beat Sheffield United.
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Adele sings and jokes about weight loss as she hosts Saturday Night Live

The star also tells the audience "my album's not finished" as she presents the US sketch show.
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Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse.
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Black Lives Matter: New hidden slave trade sites in Wales revealed

Two new locations in Wales linked to the slave trade are now marked by high-tech history barcodes.
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Coronavirus: 14-day quarantine for Covid contacts could be reduced

It comes as a senior Conservative MP criticises leaders of NHS Test and Trace, urging 'decisive' change.
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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check".
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Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.
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Brexit: Cost of everyday goods 'could rise' without a deal, hauliers warn

Freight industry body warns the lack of an agreement on tariffs could make things more expensive.
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Covid: The 'impossible' businesses stuck in Tier 2 'zombie land'

The latest changes for Covid job support are not enough for some stuck in England's tier system.
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Coronavirus is here. What else should we be worried about?

Serious questions are being asked about the way the UK predicts - and prepares for - emergencies.
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My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer

Hugh Schofield looks for the truth behind Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer in northern France.
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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers.
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'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru

Thousands of women go missing in Peru every year and many are never found.
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Cat missing since 2018 found 60 miles away in Coventry

Ruby is thought to have stowed away from her Bedfordshire home in a lorry.
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Covid-19: South Yorkshire enters tier 3 and praise for free meals response

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today.
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George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack

A member of an extremist group has been charged with rioting during the May George Floyd protests.
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Long Covid: 'I thought I'd get over this no problem'

Rebecca Logan, a 39-year-old fitness instructor. says she was "completely floored" by coronavirus.
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Covid-19: South Yorkshire wakes up to tier 3 restrictions

Millions are now under England's tightest rules, as the first full day of Wales' "firebreak" lockdown begins.
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Covid: Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry move into tier 2

Households can no longer mix indoors including in pubs and restaurants.
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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections

Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising.
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Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction.
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What happens when a Banksy appears?

Nottingham residents are excited about the arrival of a Banksy mural - but what will happen to it?
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe

A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.
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Shakespeare's Globe among venues to get slice of Culture Recovery Fund

The London venue is one of 35 venues to get millions of pounds from the Culture Recovery Fund.
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Rare green puppy 'Pistachio' born in Italy

The puppy was part of a five-dog litter born at a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia.
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Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.
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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.
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New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos

Town residents pick Val-des-Sources to replace the moniker that paid homage to its mining history.
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Baby born in lorry cab meets staff who saved her life

Gemma Greensmith gave birth to daughter Raelyn in a lorry cab outside her Staffordshire home.
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Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?

The NHS wants us to donate blood plasma to help fight Covid-19. But why?
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US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world

From fake news to how other countries see the US - here's a look at the president's global impact.
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School meals: Rashford 'proud' of community response

The England striker says he is "overwhelmed" by the support from councils and businesses.
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Is Scotland moving towards independence?

Six years ago Scotland rejected independence but now polls consistently show a majority back it. Why?
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'It feels so good to be back dancing'

The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold?
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Porn effects: 'My expectations of sex and body image were warped'

Calls are made for the dangers of porn to be included in the new Welsh school curriculum.
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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.
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Quiz of the week: Beyoncé, the Church of England and swans for sale

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Covid-19: Tougher rules for millions and a sewage-based coronavirus warning system

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and his mum help out at foodbank

Charity FareShare has named a new warehouse after the footballer's mother, Melanie.
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Covid-19: Tougher rules for millions and a sewage-based coronavirus warning system

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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Retail sales continue recovery in September

The amount of retail sales saw a 1.5% rise last month, boosted by DIY and garden items.
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Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate

Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions.
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Covid: Sewage sites to test for traces of virus

The aim is to create an early warning system to detect local outbreaks before they spread.
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HS2: Moving ancient woodland habitat for rail line flawed, ecologists say

Soil is being "translocated" to new sites but ecologists question whether the process is effective.
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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden trade accusations of corruption

Joe Biden cites a report about a secret bank account held by Mr Trump in China.
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US candidates row about foreign money

In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals.
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Covid: Tougher restriction begin for millions in England and Wales

Greater Manchester moves to England's highest alert, while Wales begins a 17-day lockdown later.
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Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children

The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say.
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Covid: Pembrokeshire man in Italian facility happy to be home

Rhys James and his three friends were kept in isolation in a Florence Covid facility for two months.
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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.
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Wrecks visible in River Severn 60 years after disaster

New drone footage shows the remains of two barges involved in the Severn Railway Bridge disaster.
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Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?

Fishing is one of the key stumbling blocks preventing a trade deal between the UK and EU.
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Composer with dementia whose piano-playing went viral meets students he inspired

Eighty-year-old Paul Harvey went viral after he was filmed playing piano pieces learned decades ago.
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Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'

Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy.
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Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music

The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer.
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The apps promising to improve your sex life

There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective?
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'A big supermarket shop feels frivolous now'

Families from both ends of the income spectrum have had to tighten their belts in the last six months.
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Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online

Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.
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Pixie: Irish road movie offers 'light-hearted relief' from Covid worries

Its young stars hope the anarchic road movie will give "light-hearted relief" from pandemic worries.
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Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal from veterans' homes

The Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal is launching differently due to the Covid pandemic.
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Banksy painting Tube carriage shows London Underground 'not safe', RMT says

Transport for London refuses to release a report into a Banksy artwork, citing security concerns.
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End Sars protests: 'It was a massacre... We pay for these bullets'

An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead.
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US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies

Mr Obama liken his successor to a "crazy uncle", while Mr Trump mocks his old adversary.
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FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week.
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Ed Sheeran donates lyrics and Lego to auction

Fans can bid for handwritten lyrics to his song Perfect and a £3 ticket for his first gig.
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Covid: Barnsley shoppers react to South Yorkshire tier 3 move

Shoppers in Barnsley react to the news South Yorkshire will move into tier 3 on Saturday.
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Brexit: UK to ban more EU citizens with criminal records

From January, EU citizens sentenced to more than a year in prison will be barred.
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Will cruise ships return to Venice?

Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: The Armenian-Azeri 'information wars'

There are false videos that have gone viral. Some are doctored or old footage that has thousands of views.
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Carlos Acosta: Refashioning ballet with socially distanced tutus

The acclaimed ballet star resorts to extra wide costumes to reflect the realities of the pandemic.
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Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics

Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong.
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Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film

Rudy Giuliani describes as a "fabrication" a scene appearing to show him with hands down his trousers.
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US election 2020: Trump's impact on immigration - in seven charts

Donald Trump campaigned in 2016 with a pledge to bring down immigration. Did it happen?
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CQC report: Care of people with learning disabilities 'inhumane'

Physical restraint is part of the culture in some specialist hospitals, a care regulator finds.
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'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'

The impact of coronavirus has affected us all, but it's been extra tough for people with a stammer.
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US election: Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Persuading an undecided voter

Erica listens to her aunt and her friend make their cases for voting Joe Biden or Donald Trump.
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Melbourne lockdown: Cycling trend ‘burbing’ takes off under tight restrictions

Ben Loke cycled 1,371km whilst under Melbourne's tough restrictions.
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Coronavirus: 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral'

A man in India who spread coronavirus after catching it at a funeral reflects on his decision to attend.
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Camper-van conversion: 'We sold all our possessions to go live in a van'

People who live or travel in converted vans explain how it has changed their lives.
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Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus

President John Magufuli’s idiosyncratic handling of Covid-19 has put Tanzania in the global spotlight.
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Ethnic minority Covid risk 'not explained by racism'

A government adviser says factors like deprivation, rather than ethnicity, should be used to judge risk.
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Martin Bashir: BBC journalist 'seriously unwell' from Covid

The journalist, best known for his 1995 interview with Princess Diana, has complications from the virus.
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UK borrowing in September rises to £36bn

The figure was £28.4bn more than last year, and the third-highest in any month since records began.
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Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female.
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France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight

France's leader calls his Russian counterpart after the beheading of a teacher by a Russian-born man.
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'We didn't have exact measures' in place for Covid says ex-civil service head

Lord Sedwill, former civil service head, talks to the BBC about coronavirus, Dominic Cummings and Donald Trump.
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Covid: Hancock defends 'fair' tier 3 offer for Greater Manchester

The health secretary says the £60m offer "remains on the table", despite local leaders rejecting it.
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Sadiq Khan condemns 'draconian' conditions of TfL rescue

Sadiq Khan says Londoners face a "triple whammy" of higher costs in the government's rescue plan.
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Five ways the virus has changed Netflix

Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hit productions such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron
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Wrestling: Nadia Sapphire was 'harassed and groomed'

Nadia Sapphire says wrestlers "pulled things out of a hat" to decide who would sleep with her at 16.
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'Cost of removing cladding is ripping our lives apart'

Owners of flats with flammable cladding are angry they may have to pay towards the cost of replacing it.
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Nigeria unrest: Protesters 'shot dead' in Lagos

A witness tells the BBC he counted about 20 dead bodies after soldiers opened fire in Lagos.
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Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart

Joseph and Eve, who have been married for 60 years, were separated due to Covid restrictions.
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Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan

Officials say an immunisation programme using CoronaVac could begin as soon as January 2021.
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Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum.
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Coronavirus: 'I just wish my parents were still here'

Isaiah and Nathan's mother and father died from Covid-19 within two weeks of each other.
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Christie hospital: Inside Europe's largest cancer unit

BBC Breakfast spent four days filming inside The Christie Hospital in Manchester, meeting patients and staff.
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Love Island’s Shaughna: ‘I was trolled for my fat legs’

Lipoedema is a condition which can cause fat to build up in your legs and arms.
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US election 2020: Why it can be hard to vote in the US

Long queues, weird rules and strict ID laws... what are the barriers to voting and why do they exist?
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CEO Secrets: Juggling kids and a new lockdown business

Meet the new mums who have started businesses in lockdown.
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Clare Balding: 'Animals have shaped me more than people'

The broadcaster pays tribute to the "heroic" contribution animals make to our lives.
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Covid: How to protest during a global pandemic

Young activists explain the challenges they have faced in demonstrating during a global pandemic.
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Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming.
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Royal Mail launches 72p parcel pick-up service

The postal service launches a home collection service as online shopping booms.
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Elation as Nasa's Osiris-Rex probe tags asteroid Bennu in sample bid

Osiris-Rex makes brief contact with asteroid Bennu in an effort to pick up fragments of rock.
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Visa and Mastercard accused of charging 'excessive' fees

Retail groups say the fees charged by credit card firms have almost doubled in two years.
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Nasa's Osiris-Rex probe aims for daring 'high five' with asteroid Bennu

Osiris-Rex will make the briefest of contacts with Asteroid Bennu to try to pick up rock samples.
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Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma

The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good.
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Prisoners locked up for 23 hours due to Covid rules is 'dangerous'

Restrictions mean inmates can be in their cells for 23 hours a day, says the chief inspector of prisons.
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Concern over Welsh firebreak job support gap

A job support scheme will not be brought forward to the start of Wales' firebreak lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million

The South American nation becomes the fifth country in the world to reach the grim milestone.
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Birmingham prison inmates' letters laced with drugs

The material, purportedly from prisoners' legal teams, was intercepted by HMP Birmingham staff.
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US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions.
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'Mocked' Mini Metro turns 40 and finds new fans

A new exhibition celebrates an "everyday" car that has divided opinion since 1980.
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RSPB Snettisham hosts record-breaking knot wildlife spectacular

Seeing record-breaking numbers of knot take flight "should be on everybody's bucket list".
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First UK airport testing for outward passengers

The aim is to help people travelling to destinations where a negative result is required on arrival.
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Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'

The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ.
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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.
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Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.
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Black Lives Matter: Orchestra creates music inspired by iconic moment

Viral image of Patrick Hutchinson helping a counter-protester transformed into music and poetry.
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Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food'

Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits.
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How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia

Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity.
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Samuel Paty: Beheading of teacher deepens divisions over France's secular identity

Mass rallies over the murder of a teacher mask growing dissent over the country's secular identity.
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'I'm Bengali, my boyfriend was black - and my mum freaked out'

Salma left home when her family urged her to get an abortion. Later she challenged her mum's anti-black prejudice.
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The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace.
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How The Staves found their way back to music after grief, doubt and bereavement

The folk-singing sisters had to navigate grief and self-doubt after their mother died unexpectedly.
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Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher

New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths.
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'We had more than 60 calls from test-and-trace'

One family in London say they received scores of long, repetitive calls from contact tracers.
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Covid-19: Wales circuit-breaker, Manchester talks and energy bills

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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Rape case prosecutors must discount sext messages

Changing digital behaviour must be considered when deciding if a case should go to court, new guidance says.
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PC Andrew Harper death: Why his family wants the law to change

PC Andrew Harper was dragged to his death by teenagers who were cleared of murder. Does the law need to change?
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China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump

The world's second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year.
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Covid-19: Talks to resume over Greater Manchester restrictions

Regional leaders say they want better financial support before they will agree to move into the highest tier.
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Covid lockdown: Wales poised for decision on circuit-breaker

The Welsh Government is expected to announce its decision on a fire-break lockdown later.
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EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws.
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Eating disorders in UK sport: 'A general culture that weight loss is good'

Athletes tell BBC Panorama about their experiences of eating disorders in UK sport.
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Brexit: Anglican archbishops issue Internal Markets Bill warning

The intervention comes as peers are due to debate the Internal Markets Bill for the first time.
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Birmingham pub bombings: Priti Patel to look at case for inquiry

Families say a public inquiry would establish "truth, justice and accountability" for victims.
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Right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar wins in northern Cyprus

Ersin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, was elected president.
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Bank of England boss: Best to 'act aggressively'

BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty.
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Endometriosis care needs urgent improvement, MPs say

The condition, which causes severe pain and heavy periods, takes eight years on average to be diagnosed.
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Coronavirus: People to get emergency help to pay energy bills

Ofgem will require suppliers to offer emergency credit and put people on 'realistic' repayment plans.
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Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys

A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.
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Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'

Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory".
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Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for.
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Far-right online: 'I got them back on social media'

'I cannot bear the chance of something that I've done makes somebody else go and do something horrific.'
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Could cold water hold a clue to a dementia cure?

Swimmers at a London lido aid understanding of what cold does to the body.
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The place in North America with no Covid-19 cases

Nunavut, in Canada's north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities.
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'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'

As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge.
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US election 2020: What are Trump's and Biden's policies?

Some of President Trump's and Joe Biden's key policies explained and compared.
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Covid: What the tier rules say about the split between science and politics

Why does the divergence between science and politics appear to be wider than it has ever been?
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Is sainthood on the cards for a computer programmer?

A computer programmer’s beatification could lead to the world’s first millennial saint.
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Covid-19: Row over rules 'not just about Greater Manchester'

Greater Manchester's mayor calls on Boris Johnson to negotiate with him over stricter Covid-19 curbs.
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Brexit: Ball in EU's court over trade deal, says Gove

The EU's behaviour suggests it is not "serious" about a post-Brexit trade deal, Michael Gove says.
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US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks

One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could soon change.
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Covid-19: Police could access Test and Trace data, and Tory MPs clash over restrictions

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday.
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London Bridge attack: Steven Gallant up for early release after confronting knifeman

Convicted murderer Steven Gallant was on day release when he helped stop a knifeman's rampage.
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Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming.
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Coronavirus: Empty streets in France as curfew enforced

The overnight curfew in nine cities is aimed at curbing the soaring Covid infection rate in France.
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Coronavirus: Tory MPs clash over Manchester restrictions

Three MPs for the region criticise colleagues who urged Andy Burnham to "engage" with the government.
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US woman faces first federal execution since 1953

Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years.
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Covid in Scotland: Tax-free support call for self-isolation

The Scottish government wants those isolating after a positive coronavirus test to be exempt from tax on a support payment.
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Lesbos: What really happened in the refugee camp destroyed by flames?

BBC Newsnight looks into the origins of the fire that destroyed Europe's largest refugee camp.
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Strictly Come Dancing launch sees Nicola Adams and Katya Jones paired

Former boxer Nicola Adams and Katya Jones will be the show's first celebrity same-sex couple.
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Gardens help towns and cities beat countryside for tree cover

A survey of tree cover in England and Wales throws up a few surprises.
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Coronavirus drives shop closures to new record

More than 11,000 stores shut between January and June in the UK, according to research.
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Philippines: Environmentalists criticise artificial beach in Manila Bay

There is controversy over a new artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila, made from crushed dolomite rock which some people say is bad for the environment.
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Coronavirus: Man, 100, relives family holidays by painting

The WW2 veteran has been painting scenes from his old sketchbooks during the pandemic.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'life in the water'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "life in the water".
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Climate change: Arctic Circle teens call for help to save their homes

Teenagers living in remote Arctic communities share their concerns about the effects of climate change.
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‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him.
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Coronavirus and care homes: The pensioners suffering through isolation

After care homes locked down in March, some families are still struggling to visit their loved ones.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We're no longer heroes - this is the new normal'

Dr John Wright looks ahead to the difficulties to come this winter, and considers how much has changed since March.
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How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control.
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Doyle lands first Group One victory with Glen Shiel

Hollie Doyle wins her first Group One race as Glen Shiel takes the British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot.
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Banksy claims Nottingham hula-hooping girl artwork

A photograph of the artwork has been posted on the guerrilla artist's Instagram page.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Civilians hit amid Armenia Azerbaijan conflict

Each accuses the other of targeting civilians in renewed fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
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France teacher had received 'days of threats' before his brutal killing

Parents complained after the teacher at the French school used Prophet Muhammad cartoons in class.
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Hundreds queue in Yiwu, China for experimental Covid-19 vaccine

The vaccine is available to the public in the city of Yiwu but is still in the final trial stages.
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Coronavirus: Lockdown year 'worst ever' for dog thefts

Experts say the demand for dogs during lockdown is causing a significant increase in animals being stolen.
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Coronavirus: Greater Manchester tier 3 move 'frustration'

Greater Manchester businesses say they are "frustrated" by the uncertainty over a move to tier three.
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Covid-19: Regional leaders 'ready to meet' PM and patients 'less likely to die than in April'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday.
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Covid: Manchester leaders 'ready to meet' PM over restrictions

Boris Johnson says he may impose extra restrictions if an agreement cannot be reached with local officials.
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Covid: Chris Christie 'was wrong' to not wear masks

Chris Christie says he was "wrong" to shun masks after battling Covid-19 in intensive care for days.
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Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack'

The teacher killed in a Paris suburb reportedly showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Covid: How worried should we be?

We know we are heading into a difficult winter, but how worried should we be?
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Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal

A BBC team spent a week looking at the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict from the Azerbaijani side.
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School meals: Labour backs Marcus Rashford campaign

Shadow education secretary says "now is the time to act" as Labour threatens to force a vote by MPs.
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Ammonite: Who was the real Mary Anning?

In a romantic Victorian-era drama, Kate Winslet plays the role of fossilist Mary Anning. Who was she?
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Meet Merck Mercuriadis, the man who has spent $1bn on old hits

The Church is among the investors in a company that has been snapping up the rights to classic songs.
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My Money: 'Most of our spending is on our son'

Ned Vincent from Norfolk takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Is there a future for street fundraising?

Face-to-face fundraising is vital for charities' cash income - but does it have a post-Covid future?
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Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

People will be banned from using hand-held devices to take photos under government proposals.
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Military Wives Choirs and The Hepworth Wakefield get share of £76m fund

The cash grants for arts venues and organisations is part of the government's Cultural Recovery Fund.
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Climate change action sidelined by Covid-19, say young activists

More than half of 18 to 24-years-old in the UK are worried that climate change has been neglected because of coronavirus.
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Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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US election: Are white women voters wavering on Trump?

Polls suggest they're changing their minds on the president. We look at what impact it could have.
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Covid: Row over regional rules 'damaging to public health', scientist warns

Divisions between No 10 and local leaders in England are "very dangerous", a Sage scientist says.
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Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'

Can the use of Instagram filters - which change the tone, colour and shape of your face - be a form of racial discrimination?
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Belfast attacks: Man arrested over assaults on women

A man is being questioned by detectives investigating several assaults on women in Belfast on Monday night .
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US election: Trump declines to disavow QAnon conspiracy theory

In a simultaneous Q&A, Democratic challenger Joe Biden wouldn't divulge his plans for the Supreme Court.
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'Hasty' furlough scheme 'left room for fraud' say MPs

'Hastily drawn up' furlough scheme may have lost billions to fraud and error, MPs say
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Extreme weather: October downpour sees UK's wettest day on record

Persistent rain on Saturday October has broken the record for the wettest day across the whole of the UK.
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Parkour group marks 10 years on YouTube with 6.5m subscribers

The Sussex parkour group STORROR is celebrating a decade on YouTube and a job with a Hollywood director.
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'I've gone months with no information about the future'

Workers at Edinburgh Woollen Mill on how they feel about plans for the firm to into administration.
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'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'

Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts.
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New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments

Ahead of a general election in New Zealand, a look back at Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments.
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Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world

Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site.
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Top US journalist suspended after false Twitter hacking claims

Veteran reporter Steve Scully had denied seeking advice from a prominent Trump critic on Twitter.
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Covid: Wales ban on people visiting from UK hotspots begins

There are questions over how the move will be policed and whether it will cause "division".
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Covid: Southall wedding venue hosts 100-guest reception

The owner of the venue in west London faces a possible £10,000 fine for breaching coronavirus rules.
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Quiz of the week: Christmas shopping, Queen's Birthday Honours and bombs

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Liverpool restrictions: 'Living alone and blind'

Sue Hadley is blind and lives alone on the Wirral, one of the areas under new restrictions.
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Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs

How Portugal became the first country to decriminalise all drugs for personal use
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Amina: The Afghan girl who survived a shooting at two hours old

When she was shot in the legs at two hours old, doctors feared for her life, now they are hopeful she will walk.
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US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy?

The two candidates offer very different visions of the world so allies - and adversaries - are watching closely.
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Gyms and coronavirus: What are the facts?

Areas where transmission is highest in England are shutting gyms, but does the science support it?
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Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line

Civilians fled if they could as fighting erupted between the Taliban and Afghan troops in Helmand.
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Victoria Wood biography explores her 'painful' childhood

The authorised account of the comedian's life reveals the troubled origins of her public genius.
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New jets promise to revive supersonic travel

Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging.
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Rashford: Hungry children still worrying about next meal

Marcus Rashford calls for urgent action on child hunger, saying food poverty is never the child's fault.
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Covid: UK 'faces period of destitution', warns Louise Casey

Ex-government adviser Dame Louise Casey demands help to avoid pushing many workers into poverty.
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East Kent Hospitals: 'Toxic culture risks patients' lives'

"Bullying" senior management left staff fearful at East Kent Hospitals Trust, the BBC has been told.
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US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans

Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism but some say it was a much needed wake-up call.
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Covid-19: Talks continue over new restrictions for parts of England

Greater Manchester and Lancashire are among the areas at risk of being placed under "very high alert".
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Coronavirus: 'Long Covid could be four different syndromes'

People with long-lasting effects of coronavirus infection are not being believed or treated, a review says.
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Covid: NHS staff testing 'dismantled' in virus hotspots

Health leaders' representative says it has taken a "herculean effort" to restore capacity.
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Thai protests: Large gatherings banned under emergency decree

Prayuth Chan-ocha has invoked a state of emergency decree in Bangkok to combat pro-democracy protests.
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Covid: Decision on pausing in-person university lectures due 'shortly' - DfE

The move will help students return home for Christmas safely, the Department for Education says.
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Marcus Rashford welcomes Wales' extra free school meals

£11m will be spent extending the scheme to include all school holidays up to Easter 2021.
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'I fear being a forgotten casualty of pandemic'

Heart-disease deaths among younger adults have risen - Sarah Fisher fears she could be next.
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Covid-19: What it's like to live under Tier 2 restrictions

Preston, Lancashire, has been categorised as "high risk" under the government's new three-tier system.
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Down's syndrome language: 'No-one meant anything hurtful"

A mother of a young boy with Down's syndrome is helping to teach people about appropriate language.
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Coronavirus: Are some soaps better than others?

With so many different soaps to choose from, Dr Michelle Wong explains why all soaps are effective against coronavirus.
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Idris Elba: We can all help solve climate change

Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina tell BBC podcast there is "hope" for beating climate change.
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Brexit: What has happened since 31 January?

There are still major unresolved issues around Brexit and time is running out.
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The gay MPs persecuted for opposing appeasement of Nazi Germany

Berlin sex trips, Barbara Cartland and phone tapping - the story of the men who fought appeasement.
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Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks?

Seven people have been killed by sharks this year - the highest number in more than 90 years.
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The rape survivors facing an ‘impossible choice’ in Brazil

Covid and new rules have made access to legal terminations even more difficult for Brazilian women.
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'I know pilots who are driving for Sainsbury's now'

Crawley relies heavily on the success of Gatwick. Could the town be facing a long-lasting jobs crisis?
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Covid: Family of seven's one-bedroom flat lockdown 'hell'

The children's personalities are being changed by the cramped conditions, Sarah Wheddon says.
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US election 2020: World reaction to long queues of voters in US

From India to Ireland, people have been surprised by the long waits US voters are facing.
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Are London’s bridges deteriorating?

Hammersmith Bridge shut in August after cracks worsened and there are worries about other bridges.
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'I was mistaken for a security guard at my first banking job'

As racism persists, firms face growing calls to make their senior leadership teams more diverse.
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Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system?

What do Donald Trump's tiny tax bills say about the taxes of the wealthy?
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The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band

BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch.
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Brexit: Why France is raising the stakes over fishing

Fishing has become a key sticking point in Brexit trade talks, and French fishermen need a good deal.
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US election 2020: Do celebrity endorsements help Joe Biden?

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Cardi B all support the Democrat. But will US voters follow suit?
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NZ election: The people left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand

Critics say Jacinda Ardern has not done enough to combat child poverty as she seeks another term.
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Karabakh war leaves civilians shell-shocked and bitter

Shelling stokes civilian anger in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, say BBC reporters on both sides.
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CEO Secrets: Older women strike out in lockdown

Meet the female entrepreneurs aged over 50 who have started businesses in lockdown.
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Coronavirus: WHO head calls herd immunity approach 'immoral'

Dr Ghebreyesus said allowing coronavirus to spread unchecked would cause unnecessary suffering and death.
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Coronavirus: Ethnic-minority vaccine volunteers needed

Scientists need more recruits belonging to ethnic minorities, to make sure the vaccine works for all.
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The dogs trained to sniff out Covid-19

Specially trained dogs in Lebanon are learning to detect coronavirus as part of a research project.
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Long Covid: Derbyshire woman says she uses swimming to help

Louise Buxton was a healthy, 47-year-old swimming teacher but now says she struggles with symptoms of Long Covid.
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Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'

Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France.
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The battle over what US children learn about American history

As President Trump pushes "patriotic education", some teachers want US history curriculum reform.
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Searching for the truth about Belly Mujinga

A BBC investigation into the death of transport worker Belly Mujinga raises questions about the inquiries carried out by her employer and the police.
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'Not many people turn Real Madrid down twice' - Wenger on loyalty, Ronaldo, Arteta & Ozil

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger answers BBC Sport questions on rejecting offers to leave the Gunners, VAR, Mikel Arteta and not signing Ronaldo.
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US election 2020: What does place that predicts presidents say this time?

Vigo County in Indiana has backed every winning candidate since 1888, bar two.
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Covid on campus: Students fed up with being blamed for virus spike

As Covid cases surge on US campuses young people say politicians should also take responsibility.
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End Sars protests: The young Nigerians who forced the president to back down

Nigeria's #EndSARS protests gathered momentum online, but burst onto the streets to force a change.
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What's behind the rise of QAnon in the UK?

How one woman helped spread a conspiracy theory across Britain.
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Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists

Bats have been scapegoated by humans for centuries, with Covid only the latest example, say scientists.
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British Airways' boss replaced amid industry's 'worst crisis'

Alex Cruz is leaving after more than four years with the airline, replaced by Aer Lingus' Sean Doyle.
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André do Rap: Brazil crime boss goes on the run after release from prison

André Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge.
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Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean

The seismic research vessel Oruc Reis was at the centre of a row with Greece in August.
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Strictly Come Dancing: 12 things we learned from this year's celebs

Clara Amfo, Caroline Quentin, JJ Chalmers, Nicola Adams and Maisie Smith are among the contestants.
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'Heartbreaking insight' into the impact of lockdown

The latest survey from the Born in Bradford study shows the effect of lockdown on family finances and mental health.
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Bash the entertainer: 'To fight racism I used comedy'

Social media star says he became funny to fight the racist abuse he suffered at school in Glasgow.
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How is the plan for 48 hospitals going?

Boris Johnson says there are eight hospitals under way and 40 more to come.
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Capturing 'the moment of decision'

Photographer Rory Lewis's portraits capture the quiet moment before a decision is made.
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Coronavirus: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra resumes concerts

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is resuming concerts and has sold thousands of online tickets.
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Coronavirus: Turkey farmers worried over downsized Christmas dinners

Turkey farmers are concerned the 'rule of six' will lead to downsized Christmas dinners.
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Pub desks: Sick of home working? I made the pub my office for a day

Sick of home working? Pubs in the UK have been offering "pub desk" deals to remote-workers.
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‘We were students negotiating with armed guerrillas for my father’s life’

When Miles Hargrove’s dad was kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas, he asked a young friend to act as negotiator.
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US election 2020: The other 1,214 candidates running for president

What unites a concert pianist, an IT technician and a crypto billionaire? The 2020 White House race.
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Smash and Angel Delight: 'The mixer that helped my family through hard times'

As Covid leaves thousands struggling, Rebecca Stott recalls how her mum coped with a financial disaster in the 1970s.
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Why Paloma Faith is talking frankly about pregnancy

The pop star opens up, after her first pregnancy left her "as close to death as I'd ever been".
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Doma Dovgialo: Portraits of the quarantined mind

Photographer Doma Dovgialo's collaborative portrait project reveals the effects of quarantine on the mental state of many people.
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Virtual puppets promise glitch-free video calls

Nvidia says its AI-powered method can facilitate video calls on very slow internet connections.
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Week in pictures: 3 - 12 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Covid: What is the mental health cost to the young?

Could the long-term mental health impact of virus restrictions be far more damaging than the virus itself?
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The long journey of the West Highland Way

The route was the first of its kind in Scotland - and now attracts tens of thousands of walkers every year.
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Nightclubs reopening: 'There's no end in sight'

Industry experts are worried at what a lack of government guidance could mean for clubs in the UK.
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Why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry

Bentley's Astrid Fontaine explains why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry.
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Glass ceilings and black holes: How history was made in the 2020 science Nobels

What this year's science Nobel Prizes showed us about the darkest mysteries of the Universe.
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US election: The American suburban women leading a ‘wine-fueled rebellion’

A group of suburban women in Ohio is rallying voters to try and swing the election in November.
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Just 90 minutes from the Euros - but what could still ruin Scotland’s dream?

Scotland are just one match from reaching Euro 2020, but what now stands in their way? BBC Scotland takes a look.
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Facebook deleting QAnon pages - But what is it?

This week Facebook announced it would be deleting all pages and accounts connected to the QAnon conspiracy theory.
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Japanese theme park unveils 'life-size' Godzilla attraction

Fans in Japan will soon be able to take a zip line straight into the fictional monster's mouth.
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Quiz of the week: Eddie Van Halen's legacy, pricey T. rex and Asda

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Fire engulfs 33-storey South Korea tower block

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the 33-storey building as the fire raged all night.
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Fleetwood Mac's Mick surprises viral Dreams TikTok star Nathan Apodaca

The band's 1977 hit song has had a revival after Nathan Apodaca filmed himself skateboarding to it.
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Scotland have a big chance to make a small piece of history - Clarke

Scotland have a "big chance" to make "a small piece of history for the national team" as Euro 2020 moves within grasp, says Steve Clarke.
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'We had a gameplan' - Baraclough plotted NI shootout success

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough says his players executed their penalty shootout gameplan to progress to the Euros play-off final
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M to the B - the Blackpool grime MC behind TikTok's most popular video

How an insult-laden track by a 16-year-old British MC became a sweet TikTok sensation.
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Coronavirus: Why are infections rising again in US?

As the White House grapples with its own outbreak, what's the state of the virus throughout the US?
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Halle synagogue attack: Neo-Nazi trial revives horror of attack

A witness in the German trial returns to Halle, a year after the deadly attack at a synagogue.
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What we can expect to see at North Korea's 'biggest military parade'

Will Pyongyang use it to show it still has weapons capable of striking the US, after talks failed?
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Carmakers compete to keep you entertained

Cars are not software on wheels yet, but the tech is heading that way as owners demand more features.
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Once unknown Nigerian 'masterpiece' by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale.
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VP debate: Did gender play a role in the interruptions?

Mike Pence interrupted Kamala Harris at least 10 times. Did gender play a role in this?
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Coronavirus: How A&E is coping in the pandemic

As hospital admissions for Covid-19 rise again, we take a look at a 12-hour shift in A&E.
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Artist Duncan Grant erotic drawings worth £2m kept under bed

A massive haul of drawings by Bloomsbury Group artist Duncan Grant is finally made public.
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Hathras case: A fatal assault, a cremation and no goodbye

The family of an Indian woman who died after an alleged gang rape by upper-caste men are in torment.
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The friends who drove a bus behind the Iron Curtain

The men and women who drove across Europe in a double-decker bus that was older than them.
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How Saint Maud film taps into the horror of loneliness

The movie mixing horror and religion to focus on loneliness and its effect on mental health.
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Hospitality 'death knell' fears over new rules in Scotland

Industry leaders warn the latest Covid restrictions could be the final straw for many businesses.
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UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women

Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test.
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Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case

The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process.
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Let depressed teens postpone exams, say researchers

Depressed teenagers do worse at GCSE than they should and need extra support, say researchers.
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Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy

Masks will also need to be worn in most indoor places too as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections.
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Coronavirus: Curbs 'a blessing in disguise for prisons'

Keeping inmates in groups to cut infection has also reduced violence and bullying, a union says.
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Homebuyers look to country and coast to escape cities

Searches for homes in villages and seaside resorts have doubled, says property website Rightmove.
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Big Tech: Between a rock and a hard place

Whoever wins the US elections, Big Tech is about to get clobbered.
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Johnny Nash: Reggae singer-songwriter dies aged 80

The American artist, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, dies of natural causes.
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Facebook bans QAnon conspiracy theory accounts across all platforms

The social network is deleting groups, pages and accounts linked to the conspiracy theory movement.
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Victory in battle against 'thuggish' debt letters

Letters using block capitals and sent to those falling seriously behind on debts will be "less threatening".
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Friendly people as common in cities as villages, study finds

Researchers test reactions to strangers in need of assistance - with Nottingham the most helpful.
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Black History Month: Images of strength and beauty

Black people from all sectors of British life feature in an exhibition for Black History Month.
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Parents record song 'to change perceptions of Down's syndrome'

Neive's parents produce a music video to change perceptions about people with Down's syndrome.
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Fighting Covid-19 in Afghanistan over the phone

The charity Teleheal helps fight coronavirus in Afghanistan by providing critical medical advice over the phone.
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Kamala Harris v Mike Pence: Why this vice-president debate matters

Not usually considered a must-watch, this campaign's vice-presidential debate has taken on fresh importance.
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CEO Secrets: The graduates launching start-ups in lockdown

Meet the graduates who have started businesses in lockdown.
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Monty Don on why we should put our phones down and go outside

The Gardeners' World host says we are becoming "divorced from nature" and urges us to go outside.
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Covid and Trump: The president's healthcare v the average American's

Luxury suites, experimental drugs and how the president's VIP Covid treatment differs from the norm.
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Tech tales of love, sex and online abuse in India

The crowd-sourced Instagram art project documents women's experiences of online abuse.
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Covid: New Scottish virus restrictions to be announced

There has been speculation that travel restrictions could be imposed in areas with higher levels of the virus.
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Unexplained Wealth Orders: Suspected money launderer forfeits £10m properties

A Leeds businessman handed over 45 properties after investigators used an Unexplained Wealth Order.
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East Kent Hospitals Trust: Covid-19 practice failings revealed by inspection

Staff wore PPE incorrectly and sanitiser bottles were left empty at the William Harvey Hospital.
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Navalny poisoning: Kremlin critic recalls near-death Novichok torment

Alexei Navalny tells the BBC his poisoning has left him struggling with sleep and muscular control.
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Coronavirus: Scientists to map hospital spread

UK researchers want to pin down how Covid-19 can spread in hospitals despite best efforts to stop it.
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Phone bill charges of £1,200 added 'without permission'

Sally Giles says a subscription service charged her £4.50 each week for more than five years without her consent.
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Covid: White House aide tests positive as military leaders quarantine

White House senior adviser Stephen Miller tests positive and several military leaders quarantine.
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