'My heart was ripped from my chest'

Pablo Rodríguez's mother and grandmother were in a Miami apartment building when it collapsed.
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China celebrates Communist Party's 100th anniversary

In a speech marking the event, President Xi Jinping warned against anyone oppressing China.
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How a US teen developed an app to help his sister talk

Sixteen-year-old Archer Calder developed an app to help his nonverbal sister Della communicate.
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Covid-19 furlough scheme starts to be scaled back

As financial support reduces, we hear from a worker who has been on and off furlough for 15 months.
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Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.
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100-year-old celebrates birthday by climbing O2 in wheelchair

Harry White, a veteran from east London, climbs the O2 to celebrate his 100th birthday.
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Theatrics or threat: How to handle China's Communist party at 100

There is much debate about how to deal with China's authoritarian politics, reports the BBC's John Sudworth.
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Covid: Misleading stat claims more vaccinated people die

Vaccines reduce the risk of death but do not eliminate it completely.
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King's Lynn: The community shop with a chair for those who 'are not OK'

A community tells how its local shop has helped it cope during the pandemic and lockdowns.
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The Easter Island pianist playing for her home's future

Mahani Teave returned to the world's most remote inhabited island to help preserve its culture.
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The Amazon sellers who sold up and became millionaires

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out.
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Cillian Murphy is sorry for everything in poignant post-apocalyptic film

All of This Unreal Time, which premieres in Manchester this week, charts a man's existential journey.
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Covid transmission 'common' in pet cats and dogs

Pet owners with Covid could infect about 20% of cats and dogs, although most symptoms are mild.
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Man apologises over Prof Chris Whitty park footage

A man says he is sorry for "any upset caused" over video with England's chief medical officer.
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William and Harry to unveil Diana statue at Kensington Palace

It will be unveiled at Diana's former home, Kensington Palace, on what would have been her 60th birthday.
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'Right to Repair' law will extend lifespan of products, government says

Appliances will be cheaper to run, the government says, under plans that will extend the lifespan of household goods.
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UK's furlough scheme starts to wind down

Employers will start paying part of workers' furlough wages as the job support scheme is withdrawn.
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Pupil self-isolation Covid impact 'not monitored'

The government cannot say how many infections are being prevented by sending pupils home.
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Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad'

Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned.
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The Papers: 'Jab in each arm' plans, and 'mass events fear'

Thursday's papers include vaccine booster plans, fears over big events and England's Euro 2020 quarter-final.
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NBA finals: Antetokounmpo suffers knee injury as Atlanta beat Milwaukee to level series

Giannis Antetokounmpo is forced off with a knee injury as the Milwaukee Bucks suffer a 110-88 defeat by the Atlanta Hawks that levels their Eastern Conference finals series at 2-2.
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Covid-19: New research into coronavirus impact and green travel list expanded

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
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Covid: Malta, Madeira and Balearics on green travel list

Holidaymakers will no longer have to self-isolate on their return to the UK from these areas.
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Euro 2020: England 2-0 Germany - Relive Raheem Sterling & Harry Kane's goals at Wembley

Relive the best action and reactions after England's iconic Euro 2020 win over Germany.
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Euro 2020: England focus turns to Ukraine for quarter-finals

A victory in Rome on Saturday would see England reach the Euro semi-finals for first time in 25 years.
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AirCar: Convertible 'flying car' takes to the sky

The prototype AirCar completes a 35-minute test flight in Slovakia.
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Afghanistan: US commander warns of possible civil war after withdrawal

The country could face "very hard times" after American troops withdraw, General Scott Miller says.
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021: Shortlist revealed

The competition has received more than 4,500 entries from people in 75 countries.
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Long Covid: Teenager was so ill she thought she might die

Liliana Jackson, who's 16 years old, suffered from skin rashes, nerve pain, chest cramps and severe fatigue and at one point thought she might die, but felt let down by doctors.
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What is the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The EU is to formally agree to postpone trade changes part of the Northern Ireland Protocol, but what is it?
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Benjamin Zephaniah calls for more diversity in GCSE texts

Research suggests less than one percent of authors featured in GCSE English Literature are from an ethnic minority background.
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Batley and Spen by-election: What's at stake for the main political parties?

The constituency will be electing a new MP on Thursday, but the parties contesting the seat have a lot riding on the result.
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Hong Kong: How life has changed under the national security law

Seven city residents tell the BBC how the new law has fundamentally changed their lives.
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Lady Boss documentary film "recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon

Filmmaker Laura Fairrie wants to celebrate Collins' books about female sexual desire and freedom.
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Pinjra Tod: Women's rights activists finally free in India

Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita spent a year in prison, accused of 'masterminding' Delhi riots.
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Settled status: EU citizens urged apply to stay in UK now or lose rights

Labour is calling for the deadline to be extended amid fears that thousands could lose UK residency.
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Thomas Gainsborough's Blue Boy to return to the UK after 100 years

One of British art's most famous paintings is to go on show in London 100 years after it left.
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Flying car completes test flight between airports

The vehicle runs on regular fuel and can travel up to 1,000km while airborne, its creator says.
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Disabled needs forgotten during Covid, BBC research reveals

Interviews uncover a comprehensive picture of the hidden disability fallout of the pandemic.
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Covid death rate 25% higher in Greater Manchester - report

Life expectancy declined more in the North West in 2020 than in England overall, a report finds.
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Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage

Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage.
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Brexit: EU to postpone ban on British meat sales in NI

It comes as a judgement is due in a court challenge to the lawfulness of the NI Protocol.
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The Papers: 'Three Lions Thump Old Enemy' and 'Time to Dream'

Wednesday's papers mark England reaching the Euro 2020 quarter-finals after a knockout win over Germany.
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Police investigating after Chris Whitty accosted in park

A video shared online appears to show two men laughing and jeering at England's chief medical officer.
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Covid: How Delta exposed Australia's pandemic weaknesses

Australia's most dangerous virus surge in a year has prompted lockdowns and calls for faster vaccinations.
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Is it time for England to redefine their biggest rivalry?

BBC Sport looks at a Euro 2020 last-16 fixture that could lay the groundwork for what England v Germany means for a whole new generation.
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Hong Kong bans all incoming flights from UK over Covid concerns

The city is worried about the more infectious Delta strain and ranks Britain as a 'high risk' country.
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Covid: School isolation rules could end in autumn

Parents' frustration is mounting over the disruption to children's education and their own working lives.
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Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds

Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds.
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Mobile phone ban plan to improve school behaviour

Phone bans and other ways to create "calm classrooms" are considered in a consultation on discipline.
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Picasso painting found in Athens years after gallery heist

Greek police say they have recovered two valuable pieces of art stolen more than nine years ago.
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Police are failing to protect shop workers, say MPs

A Home Affairs Committee report is calling for new laws to help protect shop workers from abuse.
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Covid: Parents 'were treated like criminals' as their son lay dying

Ollie Bibby's parents are "livid" that Matt Hancock broke rules that they were forced to observe.
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Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis

Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned.
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Stars call for 'gadget levy' to fund UK creatives

A small percentage of devices' cost should go into a fund for UK creators and performers, a group says.
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Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets

More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed.
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Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs

Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits.
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Inside India's deadly mucormycosis fungus epidemic

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye visits a ward battling India's mucormycosis epidemic in the wake of Covid.
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The precarious life of a Gaza fisherman

Fishermen in Gaza eke out a precarious living amid restrictions over where they can cast their nets.
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British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports

Some 460 anti-Semitic incidents were reported to the Community Security Trust from 8 May to 7 June.
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Euro 2020: Justice DJ and producer Gaspard Augé on his 'epic' football theme song

One half of the French-electro stars, Gaspard Augé, has provided the soundtrack to a summer of football.
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Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps

A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts.
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'Holiday food poisoning left me paralysed'

Malcolm Brown developed a rare autoimmune disease after suffering food poisoning while on a self-catering trip.
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A Pride symbol vandalised in Canada's 'prettiest little town'

A rainbow pedestrian crossing in Paris, Ontario was vandalised, and the town rallied to fix it.
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Israeli minister's landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties

Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations.
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The Papers: Javid's 'freedom fight' and PM 'rewrites history'

Tuesday's papers focus on lifting lockdown in England, and the aftermath of Matt Hancock's resignation.
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Heads of the Valleys: 50mph limit plan causes 'frustration'

After seven years changing a busy five-mile stretch into a dual carriageway, its speed limit could stay
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Probation services return to public control

Seven years after then Justice Secretary Chris Grayling's changes, the system is reverting back.
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Covid: Loneliness a 'bigger health risk than smoking or obesity'

Activities such as dance classes being prescribed by the NHS are vital, isolation sufferers say.
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Covid: Sajid Javid to update MPs on lifting measures in England

MPs will hear the details of a data review, used to determine if an easing can happen before 19 July.
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Covid-19: Defence secretary and military heads self-isolate

Ben Wallace and senior commanders quarantine after armed forces boss tests positive for coronavirus.
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FCA bans world's largest crypto-currency exchange Binance

The financial watchdog has ruled that Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity in the UK.
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'Black rainstorm' warning delays Hong Kong trading

It was the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with at least 70mm of rain forecast.
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Matt Hancock: Labour calls for investigation into private emails

It follows a newspaper report that Matt Hancock used his personal email account for government business.
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Small businesses urgently call for more Covid support

Payments on VAT and loans kick in from next week but many companies cannot operate until 19 July.
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Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country.
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Mother's plea after daughter dies swallowing battery

Harper-Lee Fanthorpe died in hospital in Stoke-on-Trent in May after swallowing a battery from a remote control.
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Love Island: ITV2 dating show returns after 18-month break

After a pandemic-enforced gap, the ITV2 dating show returns on Monday with 11 new islanders.
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'I'm just an ordinary old chap who wanted to fly'

A 106-year-old war veteran completes his bucket list dream of flying a plane by using a simulator.
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Papua's sacred forest for women only

For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution.
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The cat cafe helping homeless felines

Java Whiskers is London’s latest cat cafe and is currently home to nine felines who have been looking for new owners.
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Covid vaccines and periods: Your questions answered

We ask a reproductive immunologist what the long and short-term effects of a vaccine might be.
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Anne Robinson on Countdown and cancel culture

The presenter is taking over from Nick Hewer as the host of Channel 4's daytime quiz show.
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Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia

Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated.
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Pandemic work stress: How I learned to deal with it

The disruption caused by the pandemic has raised fears of burnout, but workers are finding solutions.
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Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally

Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability.
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The tech helping parents look after their babies

A growing number of technology firms are aiming to help reduce the anxiety of new mums and dads.
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Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country.
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The Papers: PM faces Hancock questions and Javid starts new job

Events surrounding Matt Hancock's departure as health secretary still feature prominently in the papers.
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Tour de France 2021: 'Sore' Chris Froome hopes to 'get through' second stage after crash

Chris Froome says he will "try get through" the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday after being injured in a major crash on the opening day.
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Sajid Javid replaces Matt Hancock as health secretary

The former chancellor replaces Matt Hancock, who quit after breaching Covid rules by kissing a colleague.
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Ready to party? Ibiza's dance experiment

Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely.
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More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land

In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week.
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The Dig: Netflix film helps boost Sutton Hoo visitor numbers

The movie about ancient treasures found at Sutton Hoo features Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.
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Classified Ministry of Defence documents found at bus stop

The papers contain details about UK warship HMS Defender and the British military.
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Covid-19: Matt Hancock resigns, and homeless eviction ban

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt

It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public.
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Milton Keynes: Police find seriously injured child and dead man

The shooting incident in Milton Keynes has prompted a mandatory referral to the policing watchdog.
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China's changes through one man's lens

Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China.
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The LGBT people forced 'back in the closet' when they enter residential care

Rita spent her final years in sheltered accommodation where she felt forced to keep her sexuality secret.
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Henry VIII: Uncovering the Mary Rose's ethnically diverse crew

Archaeologists believe bone samples offer the first evidence a black sailor was among the crew.
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Aimee Fuller: Olympian tests 'flying surfboard' on Thames

Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller takes an electric surfboard for a spin on the River Thames.
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‘It all could have all ended for me that day'

Sean O'Hare suffered a double stroke, but 10 months on he regularly hikes in the Mourne Mountains.
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Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing

Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse.
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Long Covid: 'I've blood clots, a braced leg and damaged heart... but I'm home'

For three months, Bill Wilson lived a nightmare, trapped behind a plastic facemask fighting Covid.
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'I spent £70,000 on pilot training but can't get a job'

Newly qualified pilots are indebted and jobless as airlines reel from the pandemic, says the industry.
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Martha Lane Fox: Are we ready to live more of our lives online?

Lockdown has catapulted us into a screen-based "hybrid" reality, says tech pioneer Martha Lane Fox.
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Outcry over South Africa's multiple husbands proposal

Critics says it would be "un-African" for a woman to have more than one husband at the same time.
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Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana

The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means...
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Pride month: Five stories from around the world

From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party.
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A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green

The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity.
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The Papers: 'Matt finished' as 'humiliated' Hancock quits

The former health secretary's departure after kissing senior aide dominates Sunday's papers.
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'We got justice, but not enough justice'

People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday.
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Covid-19: 'Grab a jab' under way and Covid families' anger at Hancock

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Covid-19: 'Grab a jab' for all over-18s opens in England

Any adult will be able to get a vaccine without an appointment this weekend at hundreds of walk-in sites.
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Matt Hancock kiss: Covid families warn it could undermine efforts against virus

People may ignore Covid guidelines as they have seen the health secretary doing so, campaigners warn.
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Covid quarantine hotels: Women say they were sexually harassed by guards

One woman tells the BBC a security guard employed by G4S mimed sex while they were alone in a lift.
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Armed Forces Day: Coin honouring Prince Philip unveiled

The special edition coin features a portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh that was approved in 2008.
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Kamala Harris visits US border amid migrant crisis

The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash.
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Covid vaccine: Novavax trial volunteer's French holiday in jeopardy

Tom Williams says he has been refused an approved jab after taking part in the Novavax vaccine.
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Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma

Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus.
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Bioluminescence: Photographer's five-year wait to capture blue sea glow

Gareth Mon Jones says he went to the beach 15 nights in a row to find a bioluminescence display.
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Ely pub's 'quirky' tankard investigated by council

The giant drinking vessel on the side of a pub is described as "a monstrosity" on social media.
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Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead

Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic.
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UFO Pentagon report: Do Americans believe something's out there?

A highly anticipated US government report on UFOs has been released. Is the truth out there?
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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 June 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Sea shanty singer's rise from postie to popstar 'kind of thing you dream of'

Nathan Evans talks to BBC Scotland's The Edit about playing the Brits and being on the bill at TRNSMT.
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Infected blood: Parents and pupils reveal they were kept in dark at stricken school

In a week of harrowing testimony, ex-pupils described how 72 friends died of Aids and hepatitis.
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E10 petrol: What is it and can my car run it?

A more eco-friendly petrol is coming to filling stations in the UK - but it's not suitable for all cars.
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'Working from home has helped me keep a full-time job'

People reveal how technology has helped or hindered them during the pandemic, using #MyAccessiblePandemic.
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William Blake: Biography offers glimpse into artist and poet's visionary mind

A new book, and fresh medical studies, seem to re-frame the artist and poet's famous visions.
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The students calling out China on Australia's campuses

Students in Australia speaking out against the Chinese state are facing threats and intimidation.
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Colombia President Iván Duque's helicopter hit by gunfire

Iván Duque says his aircraft was shot while he was flying near the border with Venezuela.
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German knife attack: Three dead and five wounded in Würzburg

A Somali man arrested after the attack had been mentally unstable recently, police say.
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The Papers: Hancock hangs on - but will it be 'Barnard Castle moment?'

Saturday's papers are dominated by the pictures and fallout of the health secretary kissing an aide.
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Inaccurate gas and electricity bills criticised

The problem puts an extra strain on finances already affected by the pandemic, Citizens Advice says.
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Covid: Green list expansion 'not enough', say travel bosses

Sixteen places - including Ibiza - have been added to the green list, but industry leaders want more.
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Biden backs bumper economic stimulus bill - with big caveat

The president says he will only sign it if Democrats can pass a separate, far bigger budget bill.
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Gibraltar votes to ease tough abortion laws

Referendum results show support for lifting the rules, which are some of the harshest in Europe.
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Crackonosh: How hackers are using gamers to become crypto-rich

Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games.
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A&Es 'overwhelmed' by children with mild winter viruses, doctors warn

Winter viruses are flourishing as more people mix, and a doctor's chief says A&Es are struggling to cope.
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The online scammers renting out other people's homes

Fraudsters copy adverts from legitimate websites before taking deposits and fees from their victims.
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Covid-19: NHS Test and Trace weaknesses remain, says watchdog

National Audit Office says winter test results took too long in England and too many consultants are used.
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The police rape interview that shocked 1980s Britain

A BBC film showing police aggressively questioning a woman caused uproar in Britain in 1982.
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Why New York Pride parade has barred uniformed police officers

Pride organisers have barred uniformed police officers from participating until 2025.
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Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid

When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold.
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Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation

Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21.
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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere.
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Love Island: What I wish I’d known before entering the villa

From which pyjamas to wear to getting therapy when things go wrong, ex-islanders share their tips.
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India's opinionated feminist and her viral wedding ad

The BBC speaks to those behind an Indian matrimonial ad seeking a "non-farting, non-burping, rich man".
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The valuable car part gone in 60 seconds

Why international criminal networks are behind a jump in the theft of catalytic converters.
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Nicaragua's fragile leader and his ruthless crackdown on rivals

Critics say the arrests of presidential hopefuls in Nicaragua reflect President Ortega's insecurity.
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UK's departing spy tech chief: We're at serious risk if we lose edge

Science is transforming espionage and many countries are taking advantage, says Prof Finkelstein.
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Covid: How do you feel about going back to the office?

As lockdown restrictions are set to lifted, how do people feel about going back to the office
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JP Saxe: How writing about the apocalypse changed my life

JP Saxe's career changed with the release of If The World Was Ending - and so did his love life.
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BBC appeals to UN over Iran's harassment of Persian service staff

Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned.
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Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages

As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone.
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The Papers: Green list holiday 'joy' and 'confusion'

Friday's papers react to the news that more countries are being added to the UK's green travel list.
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Dog tidies Leeds park by collecting plastic bottles

Harley the Labrador picks up discarded bottles on his morning walk to be binned by his owner.
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Apple Daily: Hong Kong bids emotional farewell to pro-democracy paper

Pro-democracy paper Apple Daily published its final edition amid moving support from locals.
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Covid: Scientists study 290 day positive Covid recovery

Dave Smith, 72, from Bristol, was sent to hospital seven times over the last 10 months.
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Athens priest arrested for acid attack on bishops

The suspect was allegedly caught with cocaine and threw acid during his disciplinary hearing.
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Covid: UK's foreign travel traffic light lists due to be reviewed

Travel bosses want more countries on the green list, as the government prepares for its three-week update.
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Long Covid: More than two million in England may have suffered, study suggests

Symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath can persist for months.
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Gulf between PM's promises and action on climate change, advisory group warns

The Climate Change Committee says the PM's climate leadership is undermined by inadequate policies.
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Outdated hospital oxygen systems ‘risk to patients’, review warns

Systems could not always cope with surges in demand during the winter wave in England, a review says.
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Only 27% of students think university 'good value' during pandemic - survey

Students found the experience of university in the pandemic not worth the cost, says survey.
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South African 10 babies story not true, inquiry finds

Gosiame Sithole was not recently pregnant and is receiving psychological support, officials say.
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Forced adoption: 'This is where my baby was taken from me'

Elspeth Ross in among the thousands of Scottish women who were forced to give up their babies.
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Why has the Hoover Dam hit an historically low water level?

The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies.
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Ros Atkins looks at the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily

Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.
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Nigeria child abduction: Kidnappers demand millions for a child's life

Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December.
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Royal finances: Where does the Queen get her money?

The Royal Family will open its books on Thursday to show how the Queen spent her money last year.
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What is the Great Reset - and how did it get hijacked by conspiracy theories?

A global Covid recovery plan by the World Economic Forum has inspired false rumours about the creation of a tyrannical world government.
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Gold rush fuels armed violence in Brazilian Amazon

Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises.
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James Bond's French haunts give licence to thrill

Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now?
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How fashion designers flipped to athleisure during Covid

Couture fashion houses had to rethink their clothes to survive the pandemic but the switch may last.
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Buckingham Palace reveals 8.5% ethnic minority staff

Royal accounts show 8.5% of household staff are of ethnic minority - its target for 2022 is 10%.
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Sir Keir Starmer picks ex-Tony Blair aide as interim communications chief

Matthew Doyle's appointment comes amid a shake-up of the Labour leader's backroom team.
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Germany v Hungary: Fans wear rainbow colours at Allianz Arena before Group F game

Germany fans show their support for the LGBT community before their country's Euro 2020 Group F game with Hungary.
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The Papers: Drama aboard HMS Defender, and manslaughter PC

The incident involving the British warship sailing in Crimea features on several of Thursday's papers.
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New Alan Turing £50 note enters circulation

The old £50 and £20 banknotes will be withdrawn by October next year, the Bank of England says.
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Festivals face devastating consequences without insurance scheme, MPs warn

MPs on the Public Accounts Committee call on the government to provide cancellation insurance.
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'Heartbreaking' conditions in US migrant child camp

An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming conditions at a child migrant camp in Texas.
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The trainer boss who even has a pair for funerals

Richard Johnson of Foot Locker has a pair of trainers for every occasion - even weddings and funerals.
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Streaming TV giants face tighter UK regulation

The government says there's an "inconsistent, ad-hoc and potentially harmful gap in regulation".
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Brexit: EU citizens given 28-day deadline to apply to stay in UK

The Home Office says people with a reasonable excuse for a delay can complete their forms later.
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Trust in news has grown in the UK during pandemic, research shows

Appetite for reliable reporting has increased but trust still below pre-Brexit levels, report says.
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Keira Bell: NHS trust appeals against puberty blockers ruling

The appeal centres around whether under-16s can consent to using puberty blockers.
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Covid: Ivermectin to be studied as possible treatment in UK

Scientists begin to give the drug to over-50s with symptoms to see if it can keep them out of hospital.
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What is different about the new £50 bank note?

A behind-the-scenes look inside a high-security banknote printing plant.
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Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide

Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: 'I'd never seen anything like it in a video game'

Tam Kalinkse, one of the men responsible for gaming's most loveable hedgehog, speaks to Newsbeat.
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Wind turbines: How UK wants to become 'Saudi Arabia of wind'

With Britain's offshore wind power capacity growing at speed, we see how huge turbines are installed.
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How many more EU nationals in UK than previously thought?

Five years on from referendum, it turns out there were far more EU nationals in the UK than was thought.
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Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites

International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s.
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Time: How realistic is the BBC prison drama?

From blackmail to bullying, those with experience of the inside unpick the hard-hitting BBC drama.
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Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists

Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours.
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CEO Secrets: 'My billion-pound company has no office'

How Britain's youngest billionaire works differently - setting his firm up to thrive in lockdown.
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Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic

Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests.
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Foreign aid watchdog criticises government over handling of spending cuts

The Foreign Office is accused of lacking transparency and openness on spending reductions.
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Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill

The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate.
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Sex abuse victim's shock at seeing attacker back in community

Leah Walker says she was "devastated" when her abuser was allowed back to the area where she lives.
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The Papers: Foreign travel hope, and 'no Indyref2 before 2024'

A mix of stories lead Wednesday's front pages, including fresh hopes for changes to travel quarantine rules.
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Bobby Zamora scores spectacular goal for friend's team in Colchester

The ex-Premier League player was spotted playing for a friend's team in Colchester
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Covid-19: Sturgeon to confirm easing delay and Love Island returns

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Daniel Morgan case: Ex-suspect denies corruption hindered police investigation

Jonathan Rees, acquitted in 2011, drank with police while a suspect in the murder of Daniel Morgan.
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Cambodia charges environment activists with insulting the king

Accused of insulting the king, the environment activists face up to 10 years in prison.
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Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs?

Doctors fear rising concern fuelled by the government's change in advice may slow down vaccinations.
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Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', Unesco says

The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it.
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NFL: Carl Nassib becomes first active player to come out as gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
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Michelin-star restaurant stops serving lunch due to lack of staff

The founder of a Michelin-star restaurant says he had to reduce opening hours to manage shortages.
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New York mayoral election: What voters want from a new mayor

Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City.
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New tool for under-18s to report nude photos of themselves online

Children who are worried a nude picture of themselves has been shared online can flag it up to be removed.
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Drop 'disproportionate' plan to ban noisy protests, government told

The right to free expression is in danger of being undermined, a parliamentary committee warns.
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How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary?
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Who could England face in Euro 2020 last 16? What do Scotland need to qualify?

England have secured a spot in the last 16, but what do Scotland need in the final group game and who might await them in the Euro 2020 knockout stages?
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Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to confirm delay to lockdown easing

The first minister is expected to announce a move to level zero in Scotland will be pushed back until mid-July.
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Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break

A senior employee wrote on Twitter that the extra holiday was to deal with "collective burnout".
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UK starts talks to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact

Membership would lower tariffs on exporting goods such as cars and whisky, the government says.
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The Papers: Covid chaos at Euros, and blow to foreign holidays

The news that Scotland footballer Billy Gilmour has tested positive for Covid features on many front pages.
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Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries

Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus.
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A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot'

How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster.
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India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts

Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports.
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Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control?

With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan?
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Instagram model Demi Rose on why she joined OnlyFans

The model and influencer says she created an OnlyFans account to give her more career control.
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Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92'

Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why?
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Covid-19: Autumn booster jab call, and some change for rail commuters

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict

Abiy Ahmed is hoping to secure a popular mandate, but polls are not being held in war-torn Tigray.
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Laurel Hubbard: First transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is headed for Tokyo but critics say she has an unfair advantage.
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Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser

It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company.
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South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds

Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz.
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Covid vaccine: We need answers on autumn booster plan, say health leaders

The government has already promised a Covid booster rollout but it is yet to set out how it will work.
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Covid: Music and comedy venue changes in Wales lockdown easing

Capacity rules in gig and comedy venues relaxed in a slight lifting on Welsh lockdown restrictions.
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Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory

The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan.
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New season tickets go on sale for part-time commuters

Passengers who travel to work two or three days a week now have the option of a flexible monthly ticket.
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US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'

The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.
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Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo

The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram.
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Covid vaccine: Margaret Keenan reflects receiving world's first jab

Since receiving the world's first Covid-19 vaccine, Ms Keenan has stayed in contact with the nurse who administered it.
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'I play all the instruments in my Irish music band'

Caitríona Lagan is a 15-year-old All-Ireland champion musician who plays five instruments.
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South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life

Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life.
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Tankers and Transit vans sculpted into steel forests

Dan Rawlings has transformed a petrol lorry into a woodland sculpture with an environmental message.
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The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it?
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Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin

Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors.
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Nottingham Castle: How do you market a missing medieval castle?

Can a £30m refurbishment make up for the fact Nottingham's movie star castle is long gone?
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French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime

How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France.
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Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson

Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable".
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France election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll

Early results indicate Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's parties have failed to make ground.
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Contaminated blood inquiry: The school where dozens of pupils died

Ex-pupils caught up in the infected blood scandal decades ago will give evidence at an inquiry.
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The papers: Jab hope to save travel and pensions tax threat

The coronavirus vaccine rollout, foreign travel hopes and possible pension tax changes lead Monday's papers.
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Was England's enthralling draw against India the perfect advert for women's Tests?

After England's gripping draw against India, BBC Sport looks at the key moments - and why it was a perfect advert for Test cricket.
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DUP leadership: Donaldson favourite as nominations open

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has made it clear he intends to lead the party from Stormont as first minister.
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Gold coins lost in Black Death confusion found in Reepham

Hardly any of the leopard coins from 1344 have survived, an expert says.
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Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths and outdoor civil weddings

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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Outdoor civil weddings and partnerships get the go ahead

The law change next month will allow ceremonies to take place in the open air in England and Wales.
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In pictures: Thousands take part in Poland's Pride march

People gather in Warsaw amid a backdrop of rising discrimination against Poland's LGBT community.
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Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse

All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school.
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Assisted dying bill to be lodged at Scottish Parliament

The proposals aim to introduce the right to an assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.
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'Finally having a wig puts the smile on your face'

A girl who donated her hair to a cancer charity found out a year later she has cancer herself.
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Unknown pleasure: Exhibition charts rise of Factory Records

A show charting Factory Records - from punk start-up to "influential force" - opens in Manchester.
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'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo

From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot.
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In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day

Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution.
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Covid: Why has the Delta variant spread so quickly in UK?

It is now the dominant strain in the UK - but the rest of the world may well follow suit.
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'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?

Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones?
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Return to the island where eagles watch you brush your teeth

Six months after Alex and Buffy moved to the Isle of Rum without visiting it, how has island life worked out?
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TV reunions: Why we're rarely 'on a break' from our favourite shows

High-profile TV reunions have never been more popular - but why now and what makes one successful?
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Shipping disruption: 'We're doing our best - but this is crippling'

Disruption in the shipping industry is creating a shortage of goods - and consumers face higher prices.
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Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps

Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers.
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Euro 2020: Wales travel to Italy's Roman fortress for final group game

Wales are within touching distance of the Euro 2020 knockout stage as they visit Rome for their final group game against an Italy side in ominous form.
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Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride

Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride.
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Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi

Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet.
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The papers: Fight against more lockdowns and Bercow joins Labour

An attempt to limit any further Covid restrictions is among a range of stories on the front pages.
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England captain Knight calls for five-day women's Tests after draw with India

England captain Heather Knight says she would like to see women's Tests played over five days after their one-off match against India ends in a draw.
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Fears Liverpool may lose World Heritage status

Figures from politics and football urge Unesco not to strip the city of the prestigious status.
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England v India: Katherine Brunt catch removes Shafali Verma

England's Katherine Brunt dismisses India's Shafali Verma with a fantastic catch on day four of the sole-Test at Bristol's County Ground.
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Jurgen Klinsmann: Former Tottenham striker keen on vacant manager's job

Jurgen Klinsmann says he has called Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy about the vacant manager's job and would "absolutely" take it.
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Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round

Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote.
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Mosh pits and no masks at Download Festival pilot

This weekend's Download Festival is part of a live event trial to see if large-scale gatherings are possible.
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Download Pilot Festival: Rock and metal event returns post-Covid

Rock and metal fans are dusting off their devil horns for the first Download Festival in two years.
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'I trained for a 1,000-mile cycle on chemotherapy'

Terminally ill Gaz Emmerson is cycling the length of Great Britain to raise money for others with sarcoma.
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Covid: Setback for EU in AstraZeneca legal fight and Download Festival resumes

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid

The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals.
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Chesham and Amersham by-election defeat a warning shot, says Tory co-chairman

Planning reforms for England and HS2 rail had dominated campaigning in Chesham and Amersham.
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Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military

In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo.
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Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion.
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The papers: 'Flopscotch' at the Euros and blue wall 'at risk'

The front pages focus on the England v Scotland stalemate at Wembley and the Lib Dem by-election win.
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Fashion: Suffolk influencers promote self-love with mid-size trends

Two midsize fashion influencers speak out about the importance of body positivity on social media.
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Week in pictures: 12 - 18 June 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?

Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta?
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Squirrel's sinking feeling as Ipswich gardener thwarts food theft

Petroleum jelly stops a slippery customer from nabbing an easy lunch.
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France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency

France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote.
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North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year?

The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation?
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Can old traditions and tech help Singapore reach zero waste?

Singapore sees its traditional rag and bone collectors as key to its sustainability plans.
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Timothy Spall: 'I was crying, swearing and chucking paint'

He's played Lowry and Turner, and now the actor explains how he came to be holding his own art show.
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Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country

After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future.
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Daniel Morgan: 'My dad had an axe embedded in his skull'

The son of Daniel Morgan speaks out following an inquiry into the Met's handling of his father's unsolved murder.
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Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated?

The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday.
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Giant rhino fossils in China show new species was 'taller than giraffe'

The Paraceratherium linxiaense was taller than a giraffe and weighed as much as four large African elephants.
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How market research reveals what you really think

By sifting and analysing huge amounts of data, market researchers say they can find out what's on your mind.
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Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia's independence hero

The first president of an independent Zambia, who became one of Africa's elder statesmen, dies at 97.
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Kim Jong-un prepares for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US

North Korea had earlier snubbed efforts by the Biden's administration to establish diplomatic talks.
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Chesham and Amersham by-election won by Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have overturned the 16,000-majority won by Dame Cheryl Gillan in 2019.
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Food and drink exports to EU 'almost halve' in first quarter

The pandemic and Brexit hit exports in the first three months of the year, says the Food and Drink Federation.
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Music fans still holding tickets to thousands of postponed shows

The latest four-week delay to unlocking restrictions has pushed an additional 5,000 gigs into doubt.
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Iranians vote in presidential election marred by disqualification row

All but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani are regarded as hardliners.
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Covid: Disruption to surgery 'will affect millions'

There were 1.5 million fewer procedures in 2020 than expected, a study in England and Wales suggests.
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Police to crack down on drones flown dangerously

Anyone flouting the rules faces having their drone confiscated, being fined or even imprisonment.
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Why US millennials are quitting big cities

Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives.
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The Gurkha veterans fighting for Covid care in Nepal

Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus.
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Once the future, US now captive to its past

History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever.
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Why the twins who had everything 'fell apart'

Sam and Chris Gould died four months apart, leaving their parents asking what could have saved them.
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Are Asia's Covid 'winners' entering shaky new territory?

The countries that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies.
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Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?

Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections.
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Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever

Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia.
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Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England

Everyone aged 18 and over in the country can now make an appointment for their first vaccination.
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Duchess of Cambridge launches 'landmark' centre for childhood

The centre will shape the Duchess of Cambridge's future focus as a senior royal, an aide says.
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US couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters plead guilty

"I'd do it again," vows Mark McCloskey outside court as he and his wife walk free with a fine.
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The Papers: England v Scotland build-up and arena bomb report

A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages - including a look ahead to Friday's Euros match.
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In The Heights: What to know about the Lin-Manuel Miranda film

Lin-Manuel Miranda's movie musical has enjoyed positive reviews but also sparked a colourism row.
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E3 2021: Gaming bonanza or Covid-hit bore?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter looks back at highlights from the world's most influential gaming event.
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Covid-19: Growing epidemic and legal challenge over travel

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
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Why does my hay fever seem so bad this year?

Some people are saying their symptoms are worse than ever - but can that be the case?
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Kim Jong-un admits to 'tense' food situation in North Korea

He told the ruling party that the coronavirus pandemic and a series of storms had led to bad harvests.
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Shenzhou-12: China launches first crew to new space station

Three astronauts successfully take off for China's longest ever human spaceflight mission.
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UK aid cuts risk millions of lives, warns World Health Organization

Move leaves millions of the world’s poorest at risk from “neglected tropical diseases”, says agency.
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Tom McClean: The man who still dreams of crossing Atlantic in a whale

Adventurer Tom McClean, 78, has never given up on his ambition to make the voyage in his whale-shaped boat Moby.
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: ‘Unforgivable' security mistakes

A man who lost his partner in the arena bomb says security failings made it "easy" for the bomber.
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Apple Daily: Hong Kong police arrest editor, four other executives

Apple Daily is often critical of Hong Kong and the mainland Chinese leadership.
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When Biden met Putin: Decoding the world leaders' body language

A body language expert unpacks the postures and gestures of the two world leaders at their summit.
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Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River

Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges.
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Botswana diamond could be world's third largest

The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana.
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Living with obesity: 'My genes mean I’m hard-wired to store fat'

Specialist health professionals say obesity should be regarded as a complex illness, and people with the condition shouldn't be blamed for it.
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Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer

Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits.
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Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked

TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners.
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Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters

The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain.
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'I'll work 100-hour weeks to clear our Covid debt'

Businesses have run up an "unprecedented" amount of debt in the pandemic, say industry groups.
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Care services investigating too many families - review

Child protection services in England are not providing enough early support, a review finds.
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Covid: Epidemic growing across England, says study

The rollout of jabs to younger people is key to reducing further spread, researchers say.
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UK government agrees to Irish language laws - Sinn Féin

Mary Lou McDonald says she received a commitment from UK government to legislate for language protections.
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Covid: Ryanair and Manchester Airport Group take legal action over travel traffic light system

There is anger in the travel sector over how the government has made decisions over the green list.
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Thousandth dormouse brought back to the wild

The captive-bred hazel dormouse is now settling into its new woodland home in Lancashire.
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The Papers: 'Nuclear Dom' and return of holidays for vaccinated

The latest twist in the war of words between Dominic Cummings and Matt Hancock features on the front pages.
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Barbara Windsor's Carry on Camping bikini sells for £9,500

The swimsuit, worn by the late actress in a famous Carry on Camping scene, raises money for charity.
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Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape

According to reports in Bloomberg, the company paid an Australian traveller after a 2016 attack.
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British music exports reach a record high

Artists like Dua Lipa, Coldplay and The Beatles help the British music industry make £500m overseas.
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UK could be left behind in the electric car race, warns report

The UK might soon be reliant on electric vehicles imported from abroad, warns an influential group.
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Mother designs cards for babies of colour due to 'lack of representation'

Deborah Ajaja struggled to find milestone cards that matched her child’s heritage, so she created her own.
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, weeps as she remembers Duke of Edinburgh

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, tells 5 Live about the "giant-sized hole" the Duke of Edinburgh’s death has left in the Royal family.
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Drone cameras record social lives of killer whales

A new study suggests killer whales may socialise with each other based on age and gender.
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What are the Delta variant symptoms?

The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading.
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Iran is holding elections on Friday to choose a new president

Seven men are competing to become president but most reformist and centrist candidates are barred from standing.
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‘I got PTSD after witnessing my daughter’s birth’

After the distressing birth of his daughter, Elliott Rae struggled with post traumatic stress disorder.
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Biden: How Europeans have reacted to president's visit

Three prominent Europeans assess how Joe Biden's talks with European leaders have gone.
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Brexit: Can the UK and the EU reach a deal on Northern Ireland?

How might the UK and EU compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol?
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CEO Secrets: 'I started my firm for under £500 as a bet'

Snack boss Nick Coleman started his firm for under £500 as a bet. It now turns over £6m a year.
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'I never dreamed I was entitled to benefits'

Older people facing poverty are urged to claim Pension Credit - a gateway to further financial help.
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Tracking change in Ethiopia and the challenges ahead

The BBC charts the dramatic changes and challenges facing the country as it goes to the polls.
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'People didn't believe my CV', says board director

Women still face difficulties getting onto boards at smaller firms, according to research.
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Euro 2020: Scotland fan visits streets named after every player

20-year-old David visits 26 streets around the UK that share a name with a Scotland footballer.
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Mustafa al-Darwish: Saudi man executed for crimes committed as a minor

Rights groups had called for a halt to the execution, saying that he was tortured into a confession.
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Unvaccinated passengers from GB to Ireland face 10 day isolation

Arrivals into the Republic of Ireland from GB face 10 days of isolation if they have not been jabbed.
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Covid in Scotland: 'Lost summer' warning as lockdown easing paused

The hospitality industry's warning came after Nicola Sturgeon said a move to level zero was likely to be delayed.
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Firefighter died swimming during Majorca triathlon

Carl Cavanagh died of natural causes during a triathlon in Spain, an inquest hears.
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The Papers: 'No green light to jab kids' and Met police 'rotten'

Delays to vaccinations for children and mandatory jabs for care home staff feature on the front pages.
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Israel strikes in Gaza after incendiary balloons

It is the first major flare-up since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in May.
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Ikea France fined €1m for snooping on staff

The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff.
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Pangolin: How do you save the 'world’s most trafficked mammal'?

Thai has dedicated his life to educating the Vietnamese public about pangolin conservation.
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UK jobs market 'showing signs of recovery'

The unemployment rate falls again while the number of job vacancies is rising, official figures show.
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Covid-19: Boris Johnson determined over 19 July and capacity crowds for Wimbledon finals

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
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Victims of police domestic abuse 'feel silenced'

Officers accused of domestic abuse are not properly investigated, victims say.
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Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat

It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge".
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Rare orchids found in City of London bank's rooftop garden

Usually seen in southern Europe, the plants have not been found in the wild in the UK for decades.
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'Questions for Clarke after giddy exuberance gives way to bitter reality'

Steve Clarke must repair his players' badly bruised morale after a masterclass in Scottish football angst, writes Tom English.
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Wedding can go ahead despite lockdown easing delay

Watch the moment a young couple find out they can have a full-scale wedding next week.
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Covid: Matt Hancock doesn't expect further delay to lifting restrictions

Covid restrictions will remain in England until 19 July, but some Tory MPs fear it could be longer.
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New stalking law 'failing to protect victims'

Some forces fail to issue a single Stalking Prevention Order, as offences rise during lockdown.
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Secrets of tiny diving mammals revealed

Biologists have uncovered the genetic secrets of water shrews, the world's smallest diving mammals.
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Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin

The US president is set to talk with the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
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Self-harm warning signs can appear decade earlier

Even at age five, some children are more likely to self-harm than their classmates.
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Travel insurers criticised over extent of Covid cover

Travel insurance offering "complete" cover for Covid-related disruption is barely available, says Which?.
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Great British Photography Challenge: BBC Four show crowns joint winners

Two Great British Photography Challenge hopefuls are named victors by Rankin and his fellow judges.
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The 'visual beauty' of bricked-up windows

Andy Billman's architectural photo series examines how light and air affect wellbeing.
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Chrstian Eriksen: What can cause a cardiac arrest?

Athletes can be more at risk because of stress on their hearts, but they can happen to anyone at any time.
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Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force

As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe.
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Nato and climate change: How big is the problem?

Allied members have agreed to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from military activities".
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Ethiopia's election 2021: A quick guide

Prime Minister and Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed faces his first electoral test since taking office.
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US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying.
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The Papers: 'Will we ever be free?' and 'vax to the future'

The decision to delay lifting the last coronavirus restrictions in England dominates Tuesday's papers.
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Covid-19: Lifting lockdown delay, and renting now cheaper than buying

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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Euro 2020: England put a smile on our faces against Croatia - Alan Shearer

Former England captain and BBC Sport columnist Alan Shearer says Sunday's win over Croatia was a reminder of how England can benefit from playing at Wembley.
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Arlene Foster due to quit as Northern Ireland first minister

Doubts emerge about whether Sinn Féin will support the DUP's Paul Givan as Mrs Foster's successor.
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Nicaragua: Five more opposition figures detained

A total of 12 opposition figures have been now held, including four likely presidential candidates.
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What Putin really wants from Biden

The Geneva summit on 16 June between the Russian and US presidents will not be a friendly encounter.
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Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett vows to unite nation

His pledge comes as his government is voted in, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power.
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Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation

Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.
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Sinn Féin accuses the DUP of acting in bad faith over Irish language

The party does not believe the DUP will deliver on Irish language legislation, a source says.
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WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash

The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire.
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Renting now cheaper than buying a home, Hamptons says

There are only four regions in the UK where it is cheaper to buy a home than to rent a property.
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ASMR: Former farmer, 84, is accidental YouTube star

John Butler's videos have been watched by millions after he became popular with the ASMR community.
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‘Really, really rare’ seahorse spotted off UK coast

A marine biologist says it’s the first time he’s ever seen a long-snouted seahorse in the wild.
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'We want another homeless hotel - and we can make it work'

The Holiday Inn in Gorton, Manchester, housed homeless people throughout the pandemic, until the end of May.
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The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation

Millions in China are expressing their desire to break free of a standard definition of success.
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Euro 2020: The ways Scotland has changed since France '98

When Scotland's men last played in a major football tournament, there was no Scottish Parliament and Google didn't exist.
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Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect.
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Covid: Boris Johnson to announce whether 21 June easing to go ahead

Many scientists have said it should be delayed amid rising cases but businesses say this would cost jobs.
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Jess Phillips: Ditch HPV stigma to avoid the shame I felt

With more women being told they have the virus, Jess Phillips says there needs to be more discussion.
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Blood donation: Gay couple 'thrilled' after rules change

Until now men who have sex with men had to wait three months before donating.
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The Papers: One last heave to freedom and magic boots of England

England's opening win at the Euros and the postponement of ending lockdown dominate the front pages.
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Goals, glory and late drama - Netherlands-Ukraine a match to savour after harrowing 36 hours

After a harrowing 36 hours for European football following Christian Eriksen's collapse, the Netherland and Ukraine served up a Euro 2020 classic.
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'Everything is possible' - Djokovic targets 'golden' Grand Slam after Paris win

Novak Djokovic says "everything is possible" as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam in 2021 after winning the French Open for the second time.
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Neymar stars as hosts Brazil win Copa America opener

Hosts Brazil begin their Copa America title defence with victory over a Covid-affected Venezuela in the tournament's opening match.
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Euro 2020: Excitement builds as England face Croatia in opening game

Some 22,500 fans will be at Wembley Stadium, with an official fan zone at London's Trafalgar Square.
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G7 summit: Dominic Raab calls Emmanuel Macron's Northern Ireland comment 'offensive'

Reports claim the French president had said Northern Ireland was not a part of the UK.
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Covid-19: Hospital data key to 21 June lockdown end, says Raab

Dominic Raab says the decision depends on breaking the link between cases and hospital admissions.
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New Zealand beat England to take Test series

England's dismal second-Test defeat is confirmed inside an hour on the fourth morning at Edgbaston as New Zealand seal a 1-0 series win.
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ICYMI

From a squirrel security guard to an unexpected landing, here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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Christian Eriksen: Danish midfielder remains stable in hospital and has spoken to team-mates

Christian Eriksen has been speaking to his national team-mates and remains stable in hospital, say Danish football officials.
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G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world

The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise.
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Covid in Scotland: Over-40s urged to get second vaccine sooner

People in older age groups waiting for a second dose should seek appointments after eight weeks.
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Covid-19: Government 'cautious' about unlocking and shipping disruption to continue

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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Lobbying: Call for greater transparency around access to ministers

The rules for ministers taking up business roles after leaving office must be improved, Lord Evans says.
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Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government

Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him.
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Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders

Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly.
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Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum

Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods.
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Six flashbacks that unlocked a man's memory, and the 80s song that helped

A car crash erased Thomas's memory - 10 years later, a 1980s pop song triggered six flashbacks.
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Firms delving into sport stars' social media past

Detailed reports into athletes' online histories are being requested by sporting agencies.
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Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear

Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men.
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What is Black Lives Matter and what are the aims?

Black Lives Matter has become one of the most influential movements in the world.
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'We'll lose thousands if wedding rules don't change'

Rules on weddings were to be relaxed on 21 June, but a rise in Covid cases could ruin 'the big day'.
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Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos

The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin.
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The Papers: 'Miracle on the turf' and six-week window to open up

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsing during a Euro 2020 match is among the front-page stories.
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'I miss airline meals so much I make them at home'

Aviation geek Nik Sennhauser recreates the inflight meals he misses so much - even though he hates cooking.
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Why 'tiny forests' can make a big difference

A team of volunteers in Nottinghamshire are hoping the Miyawaki-style forest will help the environment.
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Tourette’s Syndrome: ‘I don’t want people to think I’m a bad child’

Ten-year-old Deaglan McCallion wants people to be more understanding of his condition.
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G7 summit: Biden to urge West to form alliance against China

The US president will use the G7 summit in Britain to call on allies to combat Beijing's influence.
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Sunrise social: 'It's great for your mental health'

A group of young people are combating loneliness by getting together to watch the sun rise.
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Covid-19: June unlocking delay considered and honours for vaccine heroes

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Harry Dunn death: Path clear for virtual trial, says foreign secretary

Dominic Raab says the UK can approach Anne Sacoolas's lawyers about holding some form of virtual trial.
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Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released from prison

Agnes Chow and other activists were jailed last year for their role in pro-democracy rallies in 2019.
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G7: Leaders to unveil global anti-pandemic action plan

They will pledge all their resources to ensure a global pandemic like Covid-19 is never repeated.
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Coronavirus: Vaccine passports considered for use at big events

Covid passports could be used at events such as sports matches and concerts, the BBC understands.
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MI6 'body-in-bag': Gareth Williams forensic evidence to be re-examined

MI6 officer Gareth Williams was found dead inside a zipped holdall at his flat in 2010.
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US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech

The bills target Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and some of the anti-trust actions they stand accused of.
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Humpback whale gulps and spits out Cape Cod lobsterman

Michael Packard ended up in the marine giant's mouth for about half a minute off Massachusetts.
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Download: 'We've got tickets to a post-Covid festival'

As the UK's post-Covid festival scene restarts, fans explain why Download will be especially upbeat.
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'I could be with people and still feel alone'

It's been a difficult year for US college students. This is Ana Carmona's story.
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Harry Dunn and the complex world of diplomatic immunity

The death of British teenager Harry Dunn became a diplomatic struggle between the UK and US.
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Vaccinating children against Covid-19

Ros Atkins on the debate about giving Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12-15.
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Milton Keynes girl, 6, cheered by classmates on first 100m walk

Bea's mum calls it a "massive achievement," after two heart operations due to a rare disorder.
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Week in pictures: 5 - 11 June 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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MH17 plane crash: Horror and hope for families as trial starts

Four people are on trial for shooting down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, but none are in court.
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Playwright revives 1920s football team for dramatic new fixture

A short-lived club from a brief golden age of women's football is brought back to life on stage.
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Tokyo Olympics: Why people are afraid to show support for the Games

Some Japanese - including athletes - are afraid to come forward and show support for the Olympics.
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Covid: Is there a limit to how much worse variants can get?

The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time.
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Call for urgent action to prevent learning disability deaths

This group is experiencing huge inequalities and often dying from avoidable causes, a report says.
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The Papers: 'Summer freedom on hold' and EU trade war threat

Reports of a delay to the planned 21 June date for ending Covid restrictions in England are among the front-page stories.
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Record-breaking hiker's agony at 16-mile walk for bus home

Matt Girvan hiked a trail which runs the length of Scotland - then had to walk even further when his ferry was cancelled.
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Quiz: How well do you know the Euros? Take our bumper quiz

Ten rounds, 125 possible answers - take on our quiz and test your Euros knowledge.
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G7: UK and US have an 'indestructible relationship', PM says

Boris Johnson coins a new term for the so-called "special relationship" as the G7 summit begins in Cornwall.
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Harry Dunn death: Biden sympathetic to returning suspect

The PM says he and the president are working to end the row over whether Anne Sacoolas should face trial.
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Covid-19 pandemic: Chile capital locks down despite mass vaccination

Three-fifths of the country has been vaccinated but rising Covid cases spark new restrictions.
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India wildlife officials reunite leopard cub with mum

The two-month old female cub was found stuck in a trench in a tea garden.
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LGBTQ: The podcast telling Singapore's hidden gay stories

The SG Boys is the first LGBTQ podcast in Singapore - a country where gay sex is still illegal.
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China has created a dystopian hellscape in Xinjiang, Amnesty report says

In a new report, Amnesty International says China is committing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
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'You have to fight for the people you love'

A woman who fought off a crocodile attacking her twin sister tells the BBC about their ordeal.
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OnlyFans: ‘More needs to be done’ to protect children

The Children's Commissioner for England says she is "shocked" by the findings of a BBC investigation.
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What is Trooping the Colour?

Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew Stokes, who is overseeing the delivery of the parade, explains how it works.
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Quiz of the week: What's royal baby Lilibet's effect on succession?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Taller or shorter with Peter Crouch

Peter Crouch joins Newsbeat presenter Ben Mundy for a game of Taller or shorter.
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Crowded House's Neil Finn: The most debauched we got was water fights

Neil Finn on touring with Crowded House, playing with Fleetwood Mac and ruining hotel rooms.
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'Huntington's disease won't stop me having a baby'

Heather and her husband are going to have a baby, even though Heather's time with the child will be limited.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Tragedy of the man-made famine

Aid workers are still unable to reach large parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region because of the war there.
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Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations

Many petrol stations will close over the next 20 years, accelerating the shift to electric cars.
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E3 2021: What to expect at the world's most influential gaming event

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell looks ahead at this year's E3 gaming convention.
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Brewdog boss vows to learn after 'toxic culture' criticism

James Watt tells the BBC he will use "culture of fear" criticism to become a better boss of the beer company.
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Fashion labels falling short on use of recycled materials - report

Boohoo, Missguided and Asos named in critical report on the use of polyester, acrylic, nylon in clothing.
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Motor neurone disease: Intense exercise increases risk, say scientists

Regular and strenuous exercise can increase the risk of MND in people who are vulnerable, scientists say.
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Backlash against 'frightening' tests on whales

An international group of scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.
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The Papers: Johnson and Biden's 'love-in' and PM mulls 21 June delay

Johnson and Biden's first meeting and a possible delay to ending England lockdown are in the papers.
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The mystery of the UK's missing workers

Why are many firms reporting staff shortages when so many people are still unemployed?
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Number of migrants at US border hits new record high

US border agents encounter more than 180,000 immigrants, the largest monthly total since 2000.
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Queen marks what would have been Philip's 100th birthday with new rose

The newly-bred pink rose has been planted in the gardens at Windsor Castle to commemorate the duke.
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Protest wasn't cleared for Trump photo op - report

A new report clears police of having cleared protesters so Donald Trump could pose for photos.
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More swearing but parents want children protected

People are swearing more often, says film ratings body. But parents want to keep on-screen limits.
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G7: What it's all about in 60 seconds

Jon Kay tells us what is happening ahead of this weekend's G7 summit in just one minute.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock to address MPs on Covid-19

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will address MPs looking into the government's handling of the pandemic.
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Covid in India: The mother and son feeding Mumbai's poor

Harsh Mandavia and his mother have provided more than 25,000 meals to people hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sacred objects: From police evidence to museum pieces

Sacred objects seized from practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions are being returned after decades.
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Why classical musicians are performing among tombstones

The New York Philharmonic is back, playing to a live - and not-so-live - audience.
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Keeping Up With the Kardashians: 8 ways one family became a hot topic

As the series ends, we look at how the Kardashians became an office cooler conversation.
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'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'

The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers.
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Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China

Netizens are outraged by the sky-high incomes of some people in China amid a gaping wealth gap.
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Euro 2020: England, Scotland and Wales players who wouldn't have made it last year

With Covid pushing the Euros back, the England, Scotland and Wales squads look a bit different now.
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Kenyan avocado farm faces more claims of abuse

As the company tries to win back the UK business it lost, more alleged victims have come forward.
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The dilemma of rebuilding Gaza without rearming Hamas

Donors are grappling with the challenge of helping Gaza without benefitting its militant rulers.
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Biden warns Russia against 'harmful activities' at start of first official trip

Mr Biden, making his first overseas trip as president, is seeking to bolster ties with US allies.
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Alexei Navalny: Moscow court outlaws 'extremist' organisations

A court classifies them as extremists, meaning activists risk jail if they continue their work.
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Sexual harassment 'normalised' among children, warns Ofsted

Children often don't see the point of reporting abuse and teachers underestimate the problem, says Ofsted.
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'Ring of fire' eclipse to sweep across Earth

A large swathe of the Northern Hemisphere is about to enjoy a so-called annular solar eclipse.
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Travellers at mercy of rogue testing firms, says Which?

Consumer group Which? says private testing firms are quoting misleading prices and lack regulatory oversight.
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