Muslim Council of Britain elects first female leader

Zara Mohammed, 29, said it was an "honour" to be appointed as the organisation's secretary general.
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Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray.
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Covid-19: 'Traumatised' hospital staff need time to recover

Many staff could resign if they are rushed into tackling the NHS backlog, hospitals in England warn.
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Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.
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Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities

The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver.
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Accountants warned over fraud expectations

Should auditors be expected to spot companies, such as BHS and Wirecard - at risk of collapse through fraud?
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Covid-19 school closures 'could cost pupils £40,000 in lifetime earnings'

A research group warns the "long-run costs" of the pandemic will hit children disproportionately.
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Business leaders call for a post-Covid economic roadmap

The CBI employers' group tells the government a post-Covid economic strategy will unlock investment.
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Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.
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Clare Smyth: UK's first female chef with three Michelin stars

Northern Irish chef Clare Smyth is the first female in the UK to be awarded three Michelin stars.
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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.
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Life in a Day: Kevin Macdonald says film 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

Kevin Macdonald's documentary features personal videos from across the world - all shot on the same day.
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Music festivals and Covid: Could some events still go ahead this year?

Glastonbury is already cancelled, but MPs are working on how to support the music festival industry.
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Home working increases cyber-security fears

IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased.
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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.
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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?
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'I worked on the vaccine my dad was given'

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to three young people involved in the vaccine rollout.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says

It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.
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Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England

PM hails "milestone" in the race to vaccinate the most vulnerable, after a record day for UK jabs.
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The school teachers helping struggling families in Covid lockdown

A school in the Wirral is helping families struggling to get by during the national lockdown.
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The Papers: 'Vaccine victory', and Captain Tom in hospital

Monday's front pages feature a "crucial milestone" being hit in care homes as the UK sees a record high of jabs.
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Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far?

It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU.
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Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial

Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial.
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Swedish Covid nurse to watch entire film festival alone in lighthouse

Swedish nurse Lisa Enroth will spend a week living alone in a lighthouse watching 60 movies.
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Covid: EU and UK 'reset' relations after NI vaccine row

Ministers said they are confident that the EU will not block vaccines entering the UK.
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Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77

The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history.
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Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'

Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report.
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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa

From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app.
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Covid: Pandemic 'has highlighted archaic wedding laws'

Proposed changes to the law could allow people to marry in gardens and homes in Wales and England.
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Post-Brexit taxes for steel 'very damaging', says Kinnock

Stephen Kinnock MP says the UK's steel industry needs state aid and new export quotas with the EU.
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100,000 Covid deaths: ‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died’

Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them.
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Central African Republic's capital in 'apocalyptic situation' as rebels close in

A former prime minister says there is daily fighting as rebel forces encircle Bangui.
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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.
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Coronavirus: 'Life will never be the same, for me it's better'

Kellie Larkin has cerebral palsy, is quadriplegic, non-verbal and communicates through a computer.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "winter scenes".
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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.
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UK's first Covid evacuees: 'I wish I'd stayed in Wuhan and missed flight'

Twelve months ago, 83 Britons fled Wuhan, the Covid-19 epicentre, but some wish they had never left.
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UK Covid deaths: Why the 100,000 toll is so bad

As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.
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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.
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'When my name was butchered at school it made me feel different'

Yewande Biala has spoken about how mispronunciations of her name affect her, and other women agree.
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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case

A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
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Man Utd's Marcus Rashford racially abused on social media

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he was subjected to "humanity and social media at its worst" after receiving racist abuse on Saturday night.
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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%.
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The Papers: EU 'vaccine blunder', and sport betting logo 'ban'

Fallout from the EU's U-turn on vaccine export controls features prominently on Sunday's front pages.
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?
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Covid: Boris Johnson 'in awe' of pandemic parents

The prime minister says parents and guardians have risen to the "unique challenges" of coronavirus.
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'Harsh writing advice' memes take off on Twitter

Twitter users take time off their busy writing schedules to give each other helpful - or unhelpful - advice.
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Covid-19: EU backtracks on NI vaccine controls, and Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday.
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Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.
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Covid: Families could be asked to pay funeral fines

Concern from undertakers comes after a firm was fined £10,000 when 150 people attended a service.
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Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.
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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes

The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.
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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?

Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.
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Fyodor Cherenkov: The Soviet football genius the world never got to see

Fyodor Cherenkov was an outstanding talent, a football hero in the Soviet Union. He also suffered terribly with mental illness.
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The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.
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Pregnancy during lockdown: Advice from one mum to another

Jacqui, who gave birth last year, gives advice to expectant mother Gemma.
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Video calls and bookshelves dressed to impress

Video calls have given us all an insight into people's homes – and one firm an unexpected boost.
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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach

The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.
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Week in pictures: 23-29 January 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Covid-19: Your vaccine questions answered

From infertility to travel, we look at some of the key Covid vaccine talking points.
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Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’

Tens of thousands of lobotomies were carried out in the UK and US in the 1940s and 50s. Should we condemn the surgeons?
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HS2: Could the pandemic kill off the rail project?

Covid-19 has intensified the debate among environmental groups about the benefits of the project.
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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".
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Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come

As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?
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Push to ensure pupils are 'politically literate'

A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education.
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The Papers: 'EU vaccine war explodes', and Oxford jab 'attack'

The EU's attempt to add controls on the export of jabs to the UK dominates the front pages.
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GameStop: Who is winning the market battle?

Novice investors are trying to beat Wall Street professionals at their own game.
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Working from bed: 'I don't even have to get dressed'

A lot of us are tempted to spend January in bed but some people have turned it into their office.
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Luis Suarez: Ex-Liverpool striker's Premier League highs, 10 years after he arrived at Anfield

In the week that marks 10 years since his arrival in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at some of Luis Suarez's best moments and goals for Liverpool.
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Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96

She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades.
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China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US pledges support

The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island.
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Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine

They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise.
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Parenting during lockdown is exhausting, says Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge spoke about home schooling her children during a call with other parents.
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Covid: Data shows outbreaks in England's offices in lockdown

Under England's lockdown rules, in force since 6 January, people should work from home if they can.
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Special UK visa for Hong Kong residents from Sunday

The PM says it honoured the UK's "profound ties of history and friendship" with the ex-British colony.
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Covid-19: 'Less exercise and more TV' than first lockdown

People are spending less time on hobbies and volunteering in the current lockdown, researchers say.
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Covid-hit pupils 'should be allowed to repeat a year'

Education think-tank says pupils should have the right to repeat the school year after Covid disruption.
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Vaccination volunteers to be given Covid jab

NHS volunteers will now be given the vaccine because they are considered frontline health workers.
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Mother and baby homes: Eamon Martin supports public inquiry

Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, also agrees that victims should be entitled to compensation.
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Klarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'

There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names.
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A-Levels: How students are coping with cancelled exams

The consultation period on how exam grading in England should be assessed ends on Friday.
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Why roller skating is making a comeback

It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates.
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GameStop: Meet the amateur traders fighting Wall Street

They're young, they're financially savvy and they're angry at being shut out of GameStop share trading.
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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case

A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
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Quad Gods: The world-class gamers who play with their mouths

How disabled gamers formed a winning esports team called the Quad Gods.
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Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan re-make history in Netflix film The Dig

Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan discuss history, archaeology, Indiana Jones and their new film.
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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?

The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK.
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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village

Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border.
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Satellite boom attracts technology giants

Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches.
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Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool: 'We knocked the wall down' - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is delighted with his side's three goals in their win at Tottenham after going four Premier League games without scoring.
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The Papers: 'Union vacc' and EU jab rollout nearing 'crisis'

The front pages report on trial results from a new Covid vaccine and supply shortages in Europe.
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Free anthology of black authors to be given to all primary schools in England

The initiative will provide a copy of the collection to all primary schools in England.
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John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.
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Pricey broadband 'locks poorest out' of key services

One in six UK households struggles to afford broadband, a poll by Citizens Advice found.
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Covid: 'Virus going in right direction but not fast enough'

Coronavirus infections are still at very high levels in many regions, a study estimates.
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Covid: Social workers 'braced for tsunami of needs' after lockdown

Many worry about their capacity to protect the vulnerable if workloads increase further, a union warns.
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Nursery top-up fees probe prompts England-wide warning

Ombudsman urges councils to ensure parents are not wrongly charged for free nursery places
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Covid: Black over-80s 'half as likely' to have been vaccinated

A unique study of millions of patient records identifies "substantial" differences in vaccine coverage.
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Covid: Lockdown rule-breakers flee Cwmbran salon in police raid

CCTV footage shows eight people running out of the fire exit of the salon as police show up.
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Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained

Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.
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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic

Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.
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Covid-19: 'I told my kids I wasn't going to make it'

Taxi driver Ali Sakallioglu spent 222 days in hospital with Covid, including three months in a coma.
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Parosmia: 'Since I had Covid, food makes me want to vomit'

Many are finding things do not smell right after Covid - and that most foods smell and taste disgusting.
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Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

Boris Johnson will visit Scotland on Thursday as polls suggest support for independence has risen.
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Covid vaccines: Misleading claims targeting ethnic minority people

We've been tracking some of the misinformation about vaccines that has circulated in minority communities.
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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays

China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family.
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Joe Biden's tech - what can the president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.
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The pilots forced to change career completely

With airlines grounded due to Covid, we speak to three former pilots who have left the industry.
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UK car production tumbles to 'worst in a generation'

Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand.
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English National Opera lessons for long Covid sufferers

The English National Opera's singing coach gives long Covid sufferers breathing space.
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Jagtar Singh Johal: Scot 'forced to sign blank confession' in India

Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in an Indian jail without conviction for more than three years.
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Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic

Families loaded up on the latest technology and sales increased in China.
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The Papers: 'No EU can't have our jabs' and 'schools out'

The papers focus on a row over the supply of Covid jabs to the EU and the timeline for reopening schools.
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Covid: Living through lockdown in a high-rise flat

The continuing lockdown in England is tough for everyone but what's it like if you have limited space at home?
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FA Cup: Vote for your favourite goal of the fourth round

We have picked our favourite goals from the FA Cup fourth round - but which do you think is the best one?
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Covid: Arrivals to England from virus hotspots face hotel quarantine

The measures will apply to British residents returning to England from areas including southern Africa.
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Covid: Archbishops call for daily prayer after 100,000 UK deaths

The message from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York comes after the UK passed 100,000 Covid deaths.
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Goldman boss gets $10m pay cut for 1MDB scandal

David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.
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Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner

The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.
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Victims lose average of £45,000 in investment scams

Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says.
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Insurers defend covering ransomware payments

Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime.
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Covid crisis: 'I've been excluded from any help'

Millions of people have been shut out of government schemes designed to help, a new study suggests.
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Covid-19 vaccine: Woman to restart chemotherapy after jab

Vicki Meredew, who received a leftover vaccine dose, will continue palliative treatment for a brain tumour.
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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.
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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.
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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out

Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.
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Covid: Will the UK's pubs stay shut until May?

Previous lockdowns suggest hospitality could be facing one of the longest routes back to normality.
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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.
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Dave Grohl: 'I dreamt I was shot in the back'

The Foo Fighters' frontman on the apocalyptic dreams that inspired his band's new album.
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan

The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.
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Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call

The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was "business-like and frank".
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Coronavirus: Cut jury size to clear courts backlog - Labour

The shadow justice secretary calls for seven-member juries to deal with cases delayed by the pandemic.
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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy

Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record.
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Chelsea Flower Show: Event moved to autumn for first time in history

It is the first time the world-famous event will take place in the autumn.
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Spanish Armada maps 'saved for the nation'

The maps depict the famous sea battle in which the English fleet was victorious in 1588.
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The Papers: Front pages mark UK's 100,000 Covid deaths

Wednesday's papers reflect on the number of Britons who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Covid: Cancel developing countries' debt, MPs urge

A committee says the pandemic is increasing hardship and food insecurity among the world's poor.
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Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content

The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying.
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Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage

The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores.
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Inside the hospital: ‘Among all the doom and gloom there’s positives’

Despite the strains on the system, there is still kindness and new life in NHS hospitals.
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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks

When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.
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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30

Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.
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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak

Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris

The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.
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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?

Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders: The Trump defender enters political race

Known to millions around the world for her staunch defence of Trump, now it's her turn to speak for herself.
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Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca

The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine dozes.
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Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting

Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.
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Poor whites in 'left behind' towns miss out on uni

Watchdog warns of low university chances for white working youths in former industrial towns.
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Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'

It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges?
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Facebook News feature launches in UK

The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature.
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Chris Grayling leads MPs' charge to save hedgehogs

Ex-cabinet minister wants "Britain's favourite animal" to get same protections as bats and badgers.
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Yellen to be first female US Treasury secretary

Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary in Senate vote
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Extra £50m pledged for virus-hit grassroots sport

An extra £50m is being directed towards grassroots sport after a "significant hit" to activity levels amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US

Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.
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The Papers: Quarantine hotels plan and holidays 'under threat'

The front pages focus on proposals to force some arrivals to the UK to self-isolate in hotels.
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How Brexit shapes views on Scottish independence

Sir John Curtice looks at whether a future Yes vote in Scotland could be boosted by the UK leaving the EU.
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FA Cup: Wycombe Wanderers 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur highlights

Watch highlights as goals from Gareth Bale, Harry Winks and Tanguy Ndombele see Tottenham come from behind to beat Wycombe in the FA Cup fourth round.
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NFL: Brady throws three touchdown passes to take Buccaneers to Super Bowl

Tom Brady throws three touchdown passes, including this one to Scotty Miller, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-26 to reach their first Super Bowl in 18 seasons.
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Gordon Brown: UK could become 'failed state' without reform

Covid has exposed "tensions" between Whitehall and the UK's nations and regions, the former PM warns.
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Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger

A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year.
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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment

The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.
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Covid: Police and protesters clash during Dutch curfew demo

Police used water cannon and tear gas to clear protesters in Eindhoven rallying against a new curfew.
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Travellers: Shocking lack of pitches for families, charity warns

Only 18 out of 251 authorised traveller sites have any free spaces, research from a charity suggests.
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Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a 'cruel joke'

Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems.
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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments

The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas.
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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled

About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.
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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?

It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.
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Pandemic diaries: How are people coping in lockdown?

The BBC speaks to four people about their experiences in the latest lockdown.
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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'

BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".
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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
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Katie Price on Harvey's 'terrifying' move to a specialist college

Reality TV star and ex-model, Katie Price reveals the challenges of finding a specialist college for her eldest son Harvey, who has complex needs.
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Covid: Why I'm breaking lockdown rules

The government says breaking Covid lockdown rules costs lives. But some people are doing it anyway.
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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'

People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.
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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card

Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries.
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Can we really feel the benefits of nature through a screen?

Scientists attempt to understand how best to bring the great outdoors to those stuck inside.
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Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.
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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far

Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.
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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'

The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff, the BBC understands.
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The Papers: Schools out 'till Easter' for 'lost generation' kids

Many of Monday's papers lead with calls from parents and MPs for schools to reopen in England.
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Government 'don't know answer' on easing restrictions

The Health Secretary tells Andrew Marr that he doesn't know when it will be safe to lift restrictions.
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Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months

The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation.
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Coronavirus: Your tributes to those who have died

A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus.
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Covid-19: Plea for caution after jabs and a look at the post-virus economy

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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Smart motorways are dangerous, says Yorkshire police chief

The claim comes after a coroner ruled two deaths on the M1 motorway were avoidable.
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Luton captain on facing Chelsea without 'number one fan' - watch live at 12:00 GMT

Luton Town captain Sonny Bradley faces Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, a little over a month after the death of his father.
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Klopp hopes Burnley defeat will be turning point for Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes the defeat by Burnley will prove a turning point for his side.
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McGregor vs Poirier 2: Dustin Poirier shocks Conor McGregor in UFC rematch

Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier claims victory in their rematch at UFC 257.
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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media

A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say.
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Covid: Vaccinated people may spread virus, says Van-Tam

England's deputy chief medical officer urges those who have had the jab to stick to lockdown rules.
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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam

Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.
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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests

Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year

Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to a record number of jobs during 2020.
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The Papers: Vaccinated told to follow rules and PM's jab 'gamble'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on what the Covid jab means for lockdown, case numbers and schools.
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Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?

A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.
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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown made me feel like I was in prison'

John Nicholl, who is deafblind, says his use of hands-on sign language left him isolated in lockdown.
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'I couldn't breathe': The 26-year-old with Covid

Twenty-six-year-old Mae Mamaril and her family all tested positive for Covid-19 at the end of 2020. Mae was the only one who was moved to an intensive care unit.
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The paper that helped the homeless

How Street News became the first newspaper sold by homeless and unemployed vendors
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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor

Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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Janice Nix: The drugs kingpin who joined the Probation Service

Janice Nix used to be one of London's most notorious drug dealers. How did she turn her life around?
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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring

Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.
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The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)

Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021.
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'I hated football' - the Cheltenham captain who rekindled his career & is looking to upset Man City

As he prepares to captain Cheltenham Town against Manchester City in the FA Cup, Ben Tozer explains why he nearly quit football.
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Covid-19: Doctors want less wait between jabs as EU struggles with supply

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Run fast, think deep - how Odogwu carved his way into England squad

From leftfield to centre stage. Paolo Odogwu was barely on England's radar a year ago, now he's part of a super-exclusive Six Nations set-up.
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Aleah James: 'I got signed by WWE in lockdown'

Essex-born 23-year-old Aleah James was offered her dream contract during the pandemic.
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Ainslie's Ineos Team UK moves closer to America's Cup

Sir Ben Ainslie's Ineos Team UK are into the final of the Challenger Series - which will determine who faces Team New Zealand for the America's Cup.
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Top doctors want 12-week Pfizer vaccine gap halved

They say delaying second doses in order to give more people their first is "difficult to justify".
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National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park

Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers.
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What next for Trump - and Trumpism?

Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?
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Covid hand-outs: How other countries pay if you are sick

As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules?
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Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy

Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached?
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How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating

Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible.
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Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Muslim students still waiting for government funding plan

In 2013 the government promised to deliver a Sharia-compliant scheme but so far it has not materialised.
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Covid vaccine: Can Wales meet its targets?

Is Wales able to meet its vaccination targets - this weekend and next month?
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Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial

In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere.
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Covid-19: Five ways to avoid lockdown back pain

Tips on how to reduce back pain through the Covid-19 lockdown and beyond.
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Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid

Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films.
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Covid-19: Nurses call for better masks to protect all staff

Inadequate PPE and a new variant may be putting the lives of nurses at risk, says nursing union.
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Up to 500 new cells to be built in women's prisons

Some will enable women to have overnight visits with their children, the Ministry of Justice says.
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New light shed on Charles Darwin's 'abominable mystery'

Historical documents are uncovered that provide clues to a puzzle that haunted Charles Darwin.
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East West and Northumberland rail lines get £794m boost

The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities.
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Covid: Peaky Blinders' Black Country Museum is vaccine hub

Injections are to be delivered at Black Country Living Museum where the series has in part been filmed.
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The Papers: UK 'feeling the strain' but gets vaccine 'boost'

Saturday's papers lead with Boris Johnson's warning that the UK Covid-19 variant may be more deadly.
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Covid-19: Ministers to consider £500 Covid payment to boost self-isolation rates

A leaked document outlines plans to encourage people with Covid symptoms to get tested and stay home.
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Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.
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Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid

Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.
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Beckhams pay themselves £21m despite business losses

The couple paid themselves the sum despite heavy losses at Mrs Beckham's fashion brand.
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Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU

UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home.
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President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?

Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved.
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The vehicle that got a village smiling

When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.
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How online bedtime stories keep grandparents connected

Annette keeps in touch with her two granddaughters by reading to them over video call.
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Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic

The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then?
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Vaccine volunteers: 'It's felt good to fight back against Covid'

Some of those leading the nation's vaccination effort have told of their experiences.
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'The phone call that brought me freedom - but broke my mother's heart'

When Farah Sayeed told her mother she wasn't coming home after university, it caused a painful rift.
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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine

Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses.
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Covid-19: The NHS trust the Army is helping through the second wave

Staff shortages have proved a problem for Barts NHS Trust, which is struggling amid the second wave.
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Why Sigourney Weaver had to say yes to Call My Agent

The Hollywood star explains why a role in the hit French comedy series was too good to refuse.
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Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UK

The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.
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Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'

The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.
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Covid: Half of early-years staff ‘don’t feel safe’

Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access to vaccines.
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Covid: Museums and galleries 'fighting for survival', Art Fund says

A national charity renews its plea for donations to help museums hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Police arrest 320 dangerous UK child sex offenders

Investigators have been targeting offenders who operate online since the first coronavirus lockdown.
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Covid: Fire Brigades Union safety demands 'unworkable', says report

A report criticises the union after it told its members not to volunteer due to safety concerns.
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Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths

A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.
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Newspaper headlines: £500 Covid payment and flood devastation

Friday's front pages suggest ministers are considering making a cash payment to everyone who tests positive.
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Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid

He will order the increase of vaccinations along with testing and the production of essential equipment.
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Covid: Young people asked how pandemic has affected them

A survey is launched by the children's commissioner for Wales to help assess the impact on them.
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Biden's new-look Oval Office is a nod to past US leadership

Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents.
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Storm Christoph: From lockdown river haven to major flooding alert

Residents of a quiet Manchester suburb speak of their relief as the River Mersey shows them mercy.
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London Marathon 'optimistic' 50,000 runners will take part in October

London Marathon organisers are "very optimistic" a record 50,000 runners will be able to take part in the race when it is held on 3 October.
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Covid: Close to 2m people got first Covid vaccine in last week

It comes as another 65 NHS Covid-19 vaccination centres in England welcome their first patients.
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Marmite maker Unilever to insist suppliers pay 'living wage'

Unilever says that by 2030 suppliers must pay staff enough to cover a family's basic needs.
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Covid: England's schools to get two weeks' notice for reopening

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says he is "not able to exactly say" when pupils will return.
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Covid-19: Two weeks' notice for England's school return and warning over infection levels

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
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Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat'

Shoppers buying items from Europe now have to pay customs or VAT charges on those above a certain value.
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Storm Christoph: Snow warning in south-east Scotland upgraded

An amber alert is issued for parts of Scotland and the Queensferry Crossing is closed due to the risk of falling ice.
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Covid-19: NI lockdown measures to be reviewed by ministers

Restrictions are unlikely to be eased by the executive, due to pressures on the health service.
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Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration

Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert.
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Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'

The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America.
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Troubles victims: Thousands of relatives call for action

Some 3,500 people sign an open letter, published in three newspapers.
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Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, and mittens

With the world watching, who created fashion moments on inauguration day?
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Biden inauguration: Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Climb in full

Amanda Gorman's powerful reading of her poem was one of the memorable moments at Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Covid: 'No evidence' virus levels decreasing in England

Imperial College London research suggests rates may have risen over the first 10 days of the third lockdown.
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UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status

The EU's top representative in London is not being accorded the same privileges as other ambassadors.
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Food supply problems in NI clearly a Brexit issue - Coveney

NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19.
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Covid: House hunters travelling 'hundreds of miles' to view homes

Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday.
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Elephants counted from space for conservation

Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.
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Universities degree 'not the only route to success'

Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need.
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Inflation jumps despite Covid Christmas curbs

The UK inflation rate surges to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November despite the closure of non-essential shops.
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Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England

Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions.
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Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency

His ex-adviser faces fraud charges over a fundraising campaign to build a wall on the Mexican border.
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Don't scrap £20 benefits increase, urges Dame Louise Casey

The ex-government adviser said the Tories would be seen as the "nasty party" by ending the top-up.
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£80m for treatment services in drug crackdown

The package will also see police target dealers and health services help people with addictions.
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Covid: MPs criticise HMRC over gaps in support schemes

Out-of-date tax systems mean people are falling through the cracks for help, MPs say.
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Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages

Communication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing.
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Musicians 'failed by government' over EU touring, stars say

Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring.
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The cartoonists making mental health their muse

Meet the artists shaping graphic medicine - a genre of comics focused on the experience of living with mental illness.
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Baby Done: Comedy film explores woman's reluctance at impending motherhood

The film explores feeling mixed about being pregnant and social media pressure on expectant mums.
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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight

The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.
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NHS child gender clinic rated 'inadequate' by inspectors

Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say.
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Monklands ICU staff are 'physically and emotionally' drained

James Cook returns to Monklands eight months on to find the hospital staff struggling against the odds.
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Covid smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests

Delays to smear tests in lockdown prompt cervical cancer charities to call for home-testing kits.
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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms

It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems.
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Paralysed ambulance call handler walks for 'NHS heroes'

An emergency call handler paralysed below the waist walks one mile to raise funds for the NHS.
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book

Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer

Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.
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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges

With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?
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Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece

The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.
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Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll

Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says predecessor

The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says.
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Newspaper headlines: 'It's the back of Trump' and 'vaccine pivot'

Wednesday's front pages focus on Joe Biden's inauguration later as the 46th US president.
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Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to review lockdown 'duration'

The first minister says her statement to MSPs will concern the "duration" of Scotland's restrictions.
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Will the UK really refuse trade deals over human rights?

The government is being scrutinised over trade deals with countries with poor human rights records.
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Storm Christoph: Amber alert for northern and central England

Large parts of northern and central England are expected to face sustained heavy rain from Tuesday.
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Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'

Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online.
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Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'

Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online.
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Johnson 'glad' to see Trump go, says ex-Civil Service head Lord Sedwill

People who say Boris Johnson does not want Joe Biden as president are "mistaken", says Lord Sedwill.
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'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'

Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home.
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Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance

Oxford says the "public cannot get enough of experts" with a £100m donation for antibiotics research.
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Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order

The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil.
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Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns'

Many parents struggle to meet their children's needs during the pandemic, say researchers.
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Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.
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First Dates: Channel 4 series will feel 'more like real life'

The latest daters are in unfamiliar surroundings as the Channel 4 series moves to a new restaurant.
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Female child sex abuse 'remains taboo' while victims struggle

Female perpetrated child sexual abuse remains taboo, experts say - while victims struggle to report it.
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Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers

Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday.
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Conquering K2 in winter 'together'

The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.
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Royal Papworth Hospital proposal by man who spent Christmas alone

Family members watched online as Jordan got engaged to his partner, with the help of nurses.
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Melania’s jacket and nine other defining images of Trump's presidency

As Donald Trump prepares to leave office, here are some of the key moments of his presidency.
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The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK

A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.
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Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't

Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops.
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.
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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.
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Newspaper headlines: Jab complacency fears and smart motorway inquest

Tuesday's front pages report fears that millions of people could ignore Covid rules once they are vaccinated.
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Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison.
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Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic

Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him.
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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official

The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says.
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Sri Lanka v England: Tourists win first Test by seven wickets

Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence help England seal victory over Sri Lanka on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.
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London Ambulance Service: 'We take thousands of calls every day - it's tough'

Ambulance service staff in London explain the unique pressures of working during a pandemic.
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Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year.
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Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US

Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House.
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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines

A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme.
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The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?

He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy.
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BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'

A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines.
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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
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Kori, nine, says transplant gives him 'another chance at life'

Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital

As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled.
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
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Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president

Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president.
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Russell T Davies on It's A Sin: 'We were all Aids deniers - then it got real'

Writer Russell T Davies talks about his new show It's A Sin, set amid the Aids crisis in the 1980s.
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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?

Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.
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Who's exempt from wearing masks?: 'I'm scared of abuse for not wearing one'

At the moment, there's no official way to prove you don't have to wear a face covering
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Covid: UK travel corridors closure to come into force

Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in.
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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.
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The Papers: 'Hope in the post' as '5 million more offered jab'

Monday's papers focus on news that over-70s in England will be invited to get a Covid jab this week.
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Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win

The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.
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Covid-19: More mass jab centres, airport support and a virtual library

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday.
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Statues to get protection from 'baying mobs'

The government is planning new laws to stop England's monuments being removed "on a whim" by protesters.
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Covid: Church of England services hit by pandemic

More than half of the Church of England's 14,000 parishes will not open for Sunday services later.
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Airport support scheme to launch this month

The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules.
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Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages

Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments.
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Virtual library gives children in England free book access

Pupils in England can read works by popular authors online while schools stay closed in lockdown.
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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer

The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June.
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Will the Trump corporate backlash make a difference?

After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations".
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Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.
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Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England

It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets.
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Covid-19 vaccines: Prince William 'proud' of Queen and duke for getting jabs

The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff.
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The Papers: 'Quarantine hotels' and jab for over-18s 'by June'

Sunday's front pages include new plans for Covid vaccines, and lifting lockdown restrictions.
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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.
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Lockdown mental health: Tips for helping your child

Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.
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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.
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Magicians mark 100 years of 'sawing woman in half' trick

Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hobby'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby".
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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.
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Covid vaccine patients treated to live organ music at Salisbury Cathedral

People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.
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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
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Avenue Beat: How do the F2020 singers avoid becoming a one-hit wonder?

Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next?
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Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination

Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
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Covid-19: Protect us from unlawful killing charges - medics

Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed.
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SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test

The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time.
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Archie Lyndhurst: CBBC star died in his sleep, says mother

CBBC star's mother, Lucy Lyndhurst, says his death has had a "catastrophic effect" on their family.
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Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
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CES 2021: 'Wearable tech that’s like using the Force’

Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring.
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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder close to Fenerbahce move

Mesut Ozil is close to agreeing a deal to end his Arsenal contract, paving the way for a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce.
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UK weather: Disruption warning as snow hits parts of the UK

Parts of eastern England could see up to 8cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.
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Thirimanne leads Sri Lanka fightback against England in first Test

Lahiru Thirimanne's unbeaten 76 frustrates England as a spirited Sri Lanka rally on the third day of the first Test in Galle.
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Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out

The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.
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Aerial photos capture 'tree of life' structures in Norfolk and Suffolk

Mike Page says his images of the spectacular patterns capture a moment in time.
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Covid-19: Travel industry crisis and Pfizer vaccine delay

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday.
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Covid: 'Urgent' aviation support plea over travel curbs

Air industry bodies call for more government support ahead of the UK travel corridor closure on Monday.
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New takeaway and shopping rules begin in Scotland

Takeaway outlets and click and collect retail services must change how they operate in Scotland.
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Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns

Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.
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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?

We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.
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Boris Johnson says girls' education key to ending poverty

The UK prime minister wants girls' education in developing countries to be a key international focus.
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Joanna Lumley 'shocked' at claims disabled workers unpaid

Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Joanna Lumley speak out about employees allegedly owed a total of £200,000.
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Nóra Quoirin: 'Compelling evidence' of abduction

A Belfast mother says there is "compelling evidence" that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia.
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The Papers: 'Fortress Britain' and 'modern miracle workers'

Most of Saturday's front pages focus on a decision to shut down all travel corridors to the UK.
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Can supermarket security guards help with mask rules?

Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.
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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance

New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book

Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
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In pictures: Winter scenes from around the UK

As temperatures drop, wintry weather has brought snow, frost and flooding to parts of the UK.
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Why Bez wants people to 'get buzzin' in lockdown'

Joe Wicks inspired the nation to get moving during the first lockdown, but there's a new character on the fitness scene.
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Covid-19: Brazil variant already in UK, scientist says

The mutated form of the virus is thought to be more infectious than some other variants.
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NYC bendy bus left drooping from overpass in Bronx

Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.
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Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer

The Saved by the Bell actor fell ill last week and was taken to hospital.
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Covid-19: South America travel ban begins and UK economy shrinks

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November

The economy contracted as government lockdown restrictions reduced activity, official figures show.
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Technical issue resolved after '150,000 police records lost'

The Home Office says it is working to "assess the impact" of the issue, which has been resolved.
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Coronavirus: Fake news 'causing BAME people to reject Covid jab'

The NHS is concerned British Asians are being targeted with misinformation, a leading doctor says.
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Indonesia earthquake: Sulawesi hospital among collapsed buildings

Dozens are thought to be killed and hundreds injured in an earthquake on the island of Sulawesi.
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Covid: UK's ban on South America travellers comes into force

Travellers from Portugal are also barred from entering the UK, amid concern over a new virus variant.
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'It kind of makes debt cool – and it's not'

Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending.
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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile

The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
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Small businesses await Covid insurance case ruling

The Supreme Court ruling will define payouts for many thousands of firms affected by the first lockdown.
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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil

A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.
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Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement

Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.
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Covid-19: 'One medic saw eight people die in a single shift'

A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point".
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Talia Dean: 'My back pain was misdiagnosed for 15 years - now I can't dance'

Singer Talia Dean was 18 when she first had symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis. It took 15 years to get a diagnosis.
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package

The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
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The Papers: Infection rate 'hope' - but care home cases rise

A mix of stories, many on the coronavirus pandemic, lead Friday's newspapers.
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Brexit: 'most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'

Hauliers fear their jobs will get worse before they get better
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Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says

It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped.
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No-one knows what we've been through - Parker says Fulham owe no-one an apology

Fulham boss Scott Parker says "no-one knows what we have been through" after his side drew 1-1 with Tottenham despite having just two days' notice the game would go ahead.
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Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrive in China

The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan.
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Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet.
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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting

The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old.
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Coronavirus: Government's rough sleeping strategy 'out of step'

Boris Johnson pledged to end rough sleeping by 2024, but a watchdog says plans need reviewing post-Covid.
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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest

Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.
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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders

Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,
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Covid priority list: When will I get the Covid vaccine?

Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first.
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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president

Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake

An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".
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Steelers: How anti-gay row inspired rugby film

A new documentary shows the world's first gay rugby club challenging conventional perceptions.
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Coronavirus: How safe are takeaways and supermarket deliveries?

If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, what are the risks of buying food?
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Evaristo de Macedo: The record-breaking Brazilian loved by Barca & Madrid

Barcelona's first Brazilian striker left for Real Madrid, managed Iraq with Saddam Hussein's son and beat Pele to a goalscoring record.
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Covid-19: High Street chemists start vaccinations in England

Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight.
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Past Covid-19 infection may provide 'months of immunity'

But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others.
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Covid-19: Passengers told to check train times as routes cut

Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says.
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Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses

It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue.
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Covid-19: Packed hospitals raised death risk by 20%

One in three trusts in England was running above safe levels of bed occupancy by the end of 2020.
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Bosses failing to support domestic abuse victims, says government

The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown.
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?

Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.
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How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?

The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.
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Covid-19: New test rule for UK arrivals pushed back to Monday

A negative test had been due to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare.
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The Papers: 'Over 21m jabs now in UK', and Trump impeached

The vaccine rollout and the latest from the US leads most of Thursday's newspaper front pages.
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Covid: Large trial of new treatment begins in UK

It is hoped the treatment will help stop patients from developing severe illness from the virus.
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Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row

Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana.
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Media billionaire David Barclay dies, aged 86

Together with his twin brother, Sir David built a business empire spanning hotels, retail and newspapers.
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YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder

Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month.
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Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective

Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested.
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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump

A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot.
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Covid: Many NHS staff 'traumatised' by first wave of virus, study shows

More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study.
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'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled

Black people are more than four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act in England.
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Duchess of York: From Budgie the Helicopter to Mills & Boon

Her novel Heart for a Compass is a fictional historical saga inspired by her great-great-aunt.
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David Attenborough to front government-funded 5G AR app

Sir David will showcase an augmented reality app as part of a drive to prove the uses of 5G.
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China: Senior Conservatives call for reset of UK policy

A report from a Tory right group adds to internal pressure on the government to harden its stance.
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Covid: Three Democratic lawmakers test positive after Capitol riot

The Democrats say they sheltered in a safe room alongside others who refused to wear masks.
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Covid-19: Special school staff want jab priority

Parents of disabled children are calling for teachers in special schools to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Quiz: How much do you know about the new Covid rules?

A top police office has said it's "preposterous" people don't know lockdown rules - so test yourself.
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Covid: NHS doctor 'receives 20 to 30 abusive messages a day'

Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics.
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Is this the world's smartest face mask?

Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask
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Covid: 'Money is tight, I think about it every day'

A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty.
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Gavin Williamson: Machiavelli or Private Pike?

How has the education secretary survived so many U-turns? Or has he been unfairly accused?
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Mental Health Act: 'I was sectioned and no one told me what was going on'

As recommendations are made to modernise the Mental Health Act, Raf and Ashley reveal their own experiences of being detained under it.
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Drill and rap music on trial

The BBC's Steve Swann looks at the use of UK drill music as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people

Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?
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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades

Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group.
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The Papers: Patients 'sent to hotels' and jab rollout concerns

The coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout continue to dominate the newspaper front pages.
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Royal Mail lists areas hit by Covid postal delays

Deliveries may be delayed in 28 areas due to "resourcing issues", the postal group says.
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Covid: Johnson's bike ride 'didn't break rules'

Downing Street defends the PM, while the Met Police chief says he did not act "against the law".
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Covid-19: Rule-breakers, eyesight warning and retail gloom

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged

Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane.
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Covid: Parents' coronavirus warning after daughter, 25, dies

The Jones family all got coronavirus at Christmas - but it was Lauren who didn't survive.
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Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots.
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Covid-19: Rule-breakers 'increasingly likely' to be fined - Cressida Dick

People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings in basements, Dame Cressida Dick says.
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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list

Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.
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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion

A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.
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Retail sales in 2020 worst on record, says BRC trade body

A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling.
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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna

Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
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Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time

More than a third of people using screens more during lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests.
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Ocean pollutants 'have negative effect on male fertility'

Harbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects.
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20-year-old Covid patient couldn't tell parents 'I love you'

A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid.
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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'

Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office.
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Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her

Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long.
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Covid: Life on the frontline as part of an emergency ambulance crew

An emergency ambulance crew member tells of the reality of life on the NHS frontline.
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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas

British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.
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Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman hailed as 'a hero'

Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside.
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Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts

More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they?
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Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline

Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters.
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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.
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The Papers: Lockdown rules latest, and PM's bike ride

There are a mix of stories on Tuesday's newspaper front pages.
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Celtic v Hibs still on despite 13 players and Lennon having to isolate

Celtic v Hibernian goes ahead as planned this evening despite the hosts being told that 13 first-team players must self-isolate.
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BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers

The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down.
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UK's biggest union elects first woman leader

Unison chooses Christina McAnea to replace Dave Prentis, who has been in the job for 20 years.
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Scottish football below Championship level suspended

Scottish football below Championship level is suspended for three weeks due to the rising number of coronavirus cases.
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Southend Hospital oxygen supply reaches 'critical' situation

A document advises doctors that the minimum level of oxygen required in the blood is being reduced.
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support

The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.
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Covid-19: Vaccination hubs, Whitty's warning and lockdown learning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship

Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental".
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Australia v India: Tourists draw thrilling third Test to keep series level

India show incredible defiance to bat out the final day in a memorable draw with Australia in the third Test.
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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes

Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea.
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Terra Carta: Prince Charles asks companies to join 'Earth charter'

He wants businesses to do more to protect the planet as he marks 50 years of environmental campaigning.
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UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps

As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language.
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Covid: The truth behind videos of 'empty' hospitals

Videos have been posted online taken inside hospitals claiming they're empty. Here's why they're wrong.
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Covid-19: The challenges of home-schooling

With a lack of devices, broadband and time, online school is proving stressful for many.
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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?

Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.
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Covid: Mass vaccination centres to open in England

Hundreds of GP-led and hospital services also open this week as the vaccination programme ramps up.
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Covid deaths: The emergency mortuary in a Surrey woodland

BBC home editor Mark Easton visits an emergency body storage facility in Surrey.
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