Saturday, October 31, 2020

Covid-19: England faces four-week lockdown restrictions

The move has sparked anger among Tory MPs, with one saying the PM was "pressurised" by scientists.

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At least two dead in Quebec stabbing, local media say

Police have made one arrest but tell people to stay indoors in the Canadian city after the incident.

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NHS 'refuses' medical cannabis for children with epilepsy

Families foot the bill as the NHS "refuses" to prescribe medical cannabis for children with epilepsy.

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The Papers: PM's lockdown 'U-turn', and 'Goodbye Mr Bond'

Boris Johnson's decision to introduce a second nationwide lockdown in England dominates Sunday's papers.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.

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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.

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Covid: What will the England lockdown achieve?

Lockdown is the measure nobody "wanted" but now many European countries have decided they "need".

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Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.

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Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora on points in stylish display

Oleksandr Usyk earns a unanimous points win over Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena to underline his credentials at heavyweight.

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Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm

Torrential rain and "catastrophic violent winds" are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban living'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "urban living".

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Salvaged Victorian signal box to become museum

It became redundant in 2016 along with others in the East Midlands.

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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.

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The wedding DJ who wants to stop migrant boats

A growing band of campaigners is trying to push the government to stop migrants crossing from France.

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How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole.

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How His House turns refugee lives into horror film

Director Remi Weekes says film explores "the horrors that we do as humans to other humans".

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Sunday's gossip: Inter willing to sell Eriksen

Inter open to offers for Eriksen, Jones fears loan move could be scuppered, Isco wants Everton move, plus more.

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Match of the Day: Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy on how Diogo Jota & Xherdan Shaqiri helped Liverpool beat West Ham

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy analyse the impact of Liverpool's substitutes Diogo Jota and Xherdan Shaqiri during their 2-1 win over West Ham.

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Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.

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Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble

Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake.

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Two-time World Cup winner Rapinoe and WNBA legend Bird announce engagement

Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement.

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Scores to settle & points to prove - the all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup semi-final

Michael Stewart steers BBC Scotland through the talking points of the Scottish Cup semi-final between Hearts and Hibernian.

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Storm Aiden: Heavy rain and winds hit UK

Warnings for rain in Northern Ireland, much of Scotland, Wales and parts of western England are in force.

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Covid-19: England national lockdown 'considered', and 'millions face hardship'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday.

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Great Fox-Spider rediscovered on MoD land in Surrey

The Great Fox-Spider had not been seen since the early 1990s and was feared extinct in the UK.

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Coronavirus: PM considering England lockdown next week

A new "stay at home" order across England could be announced as soon as Monday, it is understood.

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Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers

A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual.

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'Marcus Rashford has changed the country' - what a year for the Man Utd forward

To celebrate Marcus Rashford's 23rd birthday BBC Sport takes a look back at the Manchester United striker's year.

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Coronavirus: US sees record-high daily Covid numbers as election nears

Days before the presidential election, dozens of states are experiencing serious Covid-19 surges.

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Stockton food bank: 'Dealers don't swap drugs for a tin of beans'

Food bank organisers and users hit out at claims free school meal vouchers are used for drugs.

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Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

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The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.

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Growing up as a black child in post-war Germany

The racism and abuse suffered by thousands of children born to African-American fathers and white German mothers in post-war Germany.

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Bhangra brothers: We danced every day in lockdown

The brothers ran high-energy dance classes from their living room in Harrow every day during lockdown.

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

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Halloween: How the Boulet Brothers' Dragula blends drag and horror

Drag stars Boulet Brothers chat about dressing up at Halloween and their popular reality show Dragula.

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Covid: A town's intoxicating will to press on through the pandemic

In an ex-mining community hardship is nothing new, but a two-week lockdown presents new challenges.

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Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution?

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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.

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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical?

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Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.

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England lose 54-47 to New Zealand in second match of three-Test series in Hamilton

England lose their series against New Zealand after a 54-47 defeat in the second match of their three-Test series.

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'I don't have photos of collecting my OBE' - abuse 'tainted' Adlington achievements

Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington's memories of landmark moments in her life have been "tainted" by online trolls.

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Women's FA Cup final - Everton v Man City: Six great goals from previous finals

BBC Sport picks six great goals from previous Women's FA Cup finals as Everton and Manchester City prepare to meet in this year's game.

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Covid-19: Nottinghamshire enters tier 3 and fears raised over impact of curbs

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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Poldark house in Cornwall fallen into 'complete disrepair'

Campaigners are fighting for Botallack Manor in Cornwall to be restored to its original state.

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Prince Monolulu: The truth behind horse racing's original showman tipster

The fantastical life story of a forgotten national star. But who was the real man behind the Prince Monolulu mythology?

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Diversity code is another step in right direction - Mings

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings says the new Football Leadership Diversity Code is "another step in the right direction".

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Courts backlog 'tipping point' for justice system

The number of cases waiting to be heard in England and Wales could quadruple by 2024, a study says.

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Covid: Nottinghamshire moves into tier 3 restrictions

A 9pm curfew on buying alcohol in shops is one of the restrictions put in place in the county.

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Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins

Jams stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force.

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New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia

The preliminary results of a referendum on assisted dying show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law on euthanasia.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK expresses 'grave concern' over fresh court proceedings

Iran's ambassador faces UK officials, after the British-Iranian is told she may be sent back to jail.

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Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties.

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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

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Guy Davies spots gap in film market for his first feature

How one independent film-maker spotted a gap in the movie market left by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Planning reforms aim to making building easier, but who wins?

Government proposals to introduce planning reforms have been met with a mixed reaction.

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Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Carrie Hope Fletcher on how Cinderella went 'bad'

The singer, who will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, reveals some of the show's secrets.

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Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

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Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited.

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Jeremy Corbyn suspension 'could cost Labour next election'

The boss of the powerful Unite union urges the party to reinstate its ex-leader or risk "chaos".

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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The Papers: Labour in 'crisis' as Corbyn suspended

The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report.

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Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space

Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space.

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School tours turn virtual ahead of application deadline

With the pandemic limiting open days, schools are turning to promotional videos to attract students.

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'I always feel Abramovich's support,' says Lampard after Chelsea owner's rare appearance

Frank Lampard says he "always feels the support" of owner Roman Abramovich after the owner made a rare appearance at their game in Russia.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave

Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19.

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"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president.

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US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science.

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Rhodes parasailing accident: Two British teenagers die and one injured

A boy, 15, was also injured when the rope holding their parachute snapped, the Greek coastguard says.

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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.

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'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself

Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018.

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

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Big House theatre group helping young care leavers

A theatre group is supporting young care leavers in the arts industry achieve their dreams.

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How do 'Blue Wall' voters rate the Tories one year on?

People in Great Grimsby and Redcar reflect on the government, one year after 2019's general election was called.

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Meet Che Lingo, the 'woke rapper' signed by Idris Elba

One of the south Londoner's songs became a soundtrack for Black Lives Matter protests this summer.

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CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.

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Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air.

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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

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Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.

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Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments

Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level.

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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

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Music industry reports progress on diversity

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.

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Stock markets sink amid alarm at Covid surge

Financial markets in the US and Europe fall as concerns rise about the coronavirus impact on economic growth.

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The Papers: 'Change of strategy looms' as France locks down

The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions.

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Heathrow overtaken as Europe's busiest airport amid pandemic

Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier after passenger numbers at Heathrow fall 84% because of Covid.

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Roy Francis: The black head coach who revolutionised rugby league

Roy Francis was a rugby revolutionary and the first black coach in elite British sport, yet his story has largely been forgotten.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Channel migrants: Deaths should be 'a wake-up call' for those in power

Charities call for a legal route for refugees to reach the UK, after four die crossing the Channel.

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Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island

The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine".

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Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster

Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery.

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Rapper Brian Trotter found dead in car after Florida highway crash

The driver, a friend of the victim, is charged with murder and illegal transport of human remains.

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Leaving care: ‘I made it to university, but then I fell through the cracks'

Young care leaver Kim Emenike made it to university against the odds - then social services forgot about her.

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Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting

Police reinforcements together with the National Guard are deployed for a second night of protests.

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Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests.

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‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which?

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Police in Scotland break up hundreds of parties

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

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Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ?

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Danny and Dani Dyer launch new podcast to solve your problems

The father and daughter spoke to the BBC's Colin Paterson about their new podcast.

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Black History Month: ‘People are afraid to say the wrong thing’

Pioneering black women in the arts talk about diversity and their struggles to get to the top.

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How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa

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

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Surviving a week in Afghanistan

One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived.

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Covid-19: Christmas guidance 'should be same across UK'

Measures must allow for "inevitable" travel between nations, the Lib Dems and Alliance Party say.

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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".

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Newspaper headlines: Second wave warning and 'tragedy in the Channel'

Warnings the second wave of Covid could be more deadly and the death of four migrants lead the papers.

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Covid-19: 'I'll be hosting my Christmas over Zoom'

Some families are already making plans and getting ready for a "digital Christmas" this year.

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Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,.

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UK farmers to need 'thousands of foreign workers' next summer

Despite trying to recruit domestic workers, foreign labour will be vital for next year's harvest, farmers say.

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Sir Keir Starmer involved in road collision with cyclist

Police are investigating the incident, which saw a cyclist taken to hospital.

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How Plymouth changed things for black sport in the UK

A tale of two sports, two black pioneers and two very different outcomes.

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Northern England schools 'most disrupted by Covid'

More than 700 teachers in north-west England tested positive for Covid in mid-October, data shows.

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Family courts: 'We're treated with contempt'

Many parents have to take part by phone - and some cannot follow what's happening, a survey suggests.

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Covid: More than 50 Tory MPs call for 'roadmap' out of lockdown

Northern areas hit hardest by Covid restrictions risk being "left behind", a letter to the PM warns.

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Covid has thrived on racial discrimination, says Baroness Doreen Lawrence

Labour's review says ethnic minorities are "over-exposed" and have worse healthcare than white people.

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Liverpool mayor would back Covid tier 4 in England

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson would support such a move if it meant halting coronavirus's spread.

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Covid-19: Warrington moves into tier 3 restrictions

The Cheshire town is the latest area to be moved into the top tier of Covid-19 restrictions.

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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race.

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Traveller families win court battle over living on land they own

A judge quashed a decision which would force them to stop living on the land they own.

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Coronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly.

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Don't hold home firework displays, urge doctors

Plastic surgeons implore people to think twice about DIY back garden displays, to avoid injuries.

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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates

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East London mural honours NHS workforce

A new mural in east London is four storeys high, created with more than 200 flowers.

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Nasa announcement: What is on the Moon?

Nasa has announced it's found an abundance of water on the Moon. But what else is up there?

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Covid: Melbourne's hard-won success after a marathon lockdown

After losing its initial grip on Covid, Australia is again being hailed as a global success story.

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.

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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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The Lathums: From a sold-out tour to clowning around in a circus

The Lathums were meant to be supporting Paul Weller this year - instead they're playing in a circus.

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers.

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Mother and baby units: 'It's our job to keep them safe'

Units for new mothers and women with serious mental health issues are facing unique challenges.

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The water carrier who became champion - Britain's new cycling star Geoghegan Hart

Tao Geoghegan Hart is Britain's most unlikely Grand Tour winner but he took his chance in the Giro to join a small but illustrious group.

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The opposite of a flat-track bully - Vardy's amazing record against the top teams

He's 34 and showing no signs of slowing down - Jamie Vardy has done it again, after Leicester win at Arsenal.

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Sunday, October 25, 2020

Tanker stowaways: ‘Hijacking’ ends after special forces storm ship

Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police.

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School meals: Row continues as half term begins in England

Several local authorities in England, including some Tory-run councils, are providing vouchers to those in need.

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Prue Leith: NHS can serve 'delicious' food on a budget

The Bake Off star leads a review into hospital meals, suggesting digital menus and 24 hour food service.

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Tanker stowaways: ‘Hijacking’ ends after special forces storm ship

Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police.

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Boris Johnson and Priti Patel 'should apologise for lawyer attacks'

More than 800 legal professionals accuse ministers of "hostility" which they say jeopardises safety.

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HMP Rye Hill prison officer 'failed to notice' dead sex offender

A prison officer was dismissed after failing to spot a man who had been "dead for some time".

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BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed?

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Coronavirus: How my mum became a conspiracy theory influencer

Sebastian’s mum has grown a big online following by spreading dangerous Covid conspiracy theories.

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US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online.

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Black and Welsh: The assumptions and questions people face

People share the assumptions and questions they face over their identity.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We blame Eat Out To Help Out for our tragedy'

Covid's second wave has hit one part of south Bradford badly, and residents have an idea where the problem began.

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Covid nurse: 'I thought I wasn't going to make it'

Devi Nurjandoa survived Covid but is now having to adjust to a new way of life.

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My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.

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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.

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Olivier Awards: Messages of 'faith and hope' for theatre

Stars of the stage are positive about the future of theatre as the shadow of coronavirus looms large.

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Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research.

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France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world.

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Belarus protests: Nationwide strike to go ahead, says opposition leader

The opposition has urged workers to strike from Monday after police fired stun grenades at protesters.

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The Papers: 'Nine-minute tanker raid' and PM faces 'revolt'

Several of Monday's papers cover events off the south coast after a tanker was seized by stowaways.

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Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament

A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force - but five major powers are missing.

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Covid-19: Possible changes to quarantine and a review of Wales' shopping rules

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today.

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Cameroon: Children killed in attack on school in Kumba

Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region.

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Down's syndrome: 'In all honesty we were offered 15 terminations'

Mothers of babies with Down's syndrome reveal the pressure they felt to terminate their pregnancies.

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Adele sings and jokes about weight loss as she hosts Saturday Night Live

The star also tells the audience "my album's not finished" as she presents the US sketch show.

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Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea: Hosts' season 'delicately poised' after stalemate

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to avoid a repeat of the disastrous slide in fortunes Manchester United experienced following their win against Paris St-Germain in 2019.

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'I love these games. You earn the easier games on nights like these'

Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool side "had to work hard" to preserve their unbeaten run at Anfield as they fought back to beat Sheffield United.

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse.

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Black Lives Matter: New hidden slave trade sites in Wales revealed

Two new locations in Wales linked to the slave trade are now marked by high-tech history barcodes.

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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check".

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Coronavirus: 14-day quarantine for Covid contacts could be reduced

It comes as a senior Conservative MP criticises leaders of NHS Test and Trace, urging 'decisive' change.

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Brexit: Cost of everyday goods 'could rise' without a deal, hauliers warn

Freight industry body warns the lack of an agreement on tariffs could make things more expensive.

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Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.

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Socially-distanced Sesame Street calms children's Covid fears

The Middle East's version of Sesame street 'Ahlam Simsim' hopes Muppets will help calm children's fears about coronavirus.

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Colin Firth with Secret Garden co-stars on children's book's latest adaptation

Children's classic The Secret Garden has been reopened for a new generation of young film-lovers.

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Breast cancer survivors launch bra fitting service

Kate Courtman and Sarah Mountford set up the Bra Sisters to help women find bras post-mastectomy.

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Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home

Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick?

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Covid: The 'impossible' businesses stuck in Tier 2 'zombie land'

The latest changes for Covid job support are not enough for some stuck in England's tier system.

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Coronavirus is here. What else should we be worried about?

Serious questions are being asked about the way the UK predicts - and prepares for - emergencies.

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My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer

Hugh Schofield looks for the truth behind Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer in northern France.

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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers.

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'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru

Thousands of women go missing in Peru every year and many are never found.

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Friday, October 23, 2020

George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack

A member of an extremist group has been charged with rioting during the May George Floyd protests.

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Covid-19: South Yorkshire wakes up to tier 3 restrictions

Millions are now under England's tightest rules, as the first full day of Wales' "firebreak" lockdown begins.

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Covid: Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry move into tier 2

Households can no longer mix indoors including in pubs and restaurants.

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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections

Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising.

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Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction.

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What happens when a Banksy appears?

Nottingham residents are excited about the arrival of a Banksy mural - but what will happen to it?

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe

A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.

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Shakespeare's Globe among venues to get slice of Culture Recovery Fund

The London venue is one of 35 venues to get millions of pounds from the Culture Recovery Fund.

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Rare green puppy 'Pistachio' born in Italy

The puppy was part of a five-dog litter born at a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia.

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Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.

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New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos

Town residents pick Val-des-Sources to replace the moniker that paid homage to its mining history.

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Baby born in lorry cab meets staff who saved her life

Gemma Greensmith gave birth to daughter Raelyn in a lorry cab outside her Staffordshire home.

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Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?

The NHS wants us to donate blood plasma to help fight Covid-19. But why?

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US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world

From fake news to how other countries see the US - here's a look at the president's global impact.

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School meals: Rashford 'proud' of community response

The England striker says he is "overwhelmed" by the support from councils and businesses.

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Road worker: 'Drag helped me through lockdown'

Mark Preston, 57, was encouraged to try drag after he tried to take his own life.

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Windsor Castle: Changing hundreds of royal clocks

This weekend, the horological conservator at the royal castle will be changing 400 clocks by hand.

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Week in pictures: 17-23 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Is Scotland moving towards independence?

Six years ago Scotland rejected independence but now polls consistently show a majority back it. Why?

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'It feels so good to be back dancing'

The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold?

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Porn effects: 'My expectations of sex and body image were warped'

Calls are made for the dangers of porn to be included in the new Welsh school curriculum.

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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.

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Covid-19: Tougher rules for millions and a sewage-based coronavirus warning system

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate

Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions.

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Covid: Sewage sites to test for traces of virus

The aim is to create an early warning system to detect local outbreaks before they spread.

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HS2: Moving ancient woodland habitat for rail line flawed, ecologists say

Soil is being "translocated" to new sites but ecologists question whether the process is effective.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden trade accusations of corruption

Joe Biden cites a report about a secret bank account held by Mr Trump in China.

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US candidates row about foreign money

In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals.

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Covid: Tougher restriction begin for millions in England and Wales

Greater Manchester moves to England's highest alert, while Wales begins a 17-day lockdown later.

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Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children

The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say.

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Covid: Pembrokeshire man in Italian facility happy to be home

Rhys James and his three friends were kept in isolation in a Florence Covid facility for two months.

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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The three-year-old orphaned by war

Hadija’s mum, dad and older sister were killed in the Azerbaijaini town of Ganja.

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English Channel migrants 'being detained in unfit conditions'

So far, some 7,444 migrants have crossed in boats during 2020 - the third annual jump in arrivals.

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Wrecks visible in River Severn 60 years after disaster

New drone footage shows the remains of two barges involved in the Severn Railway Bridge disaster.

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Nearly 'one in ten' furloughed staff were asked to work

A National Audit Office survey found employers fraudulently asked staff to work while collecting furlough pay.

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Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?

Fishing is one of the key stumbling blocks preventing a trade deal between the UK and EU.

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Composer with dementia whose piano-playing went viral meets students he inspired

Eighty-year-old Paul Harvey went viral after he was filmed playing piano pieces learned decades ago.

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Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'

Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy.

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Covid: Why is coronavirus so deadly?

Why does the biology of coronavirus mean it poses such a threat to human life?

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Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music

The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer.

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The apps promising to improve your sex life

There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective?

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'A big supermarket shop feels frivolous now'

Families from both ends of the income spectrum have had to tighten their belts in the last six months.

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Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online

Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.

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Pixie: Irish road movie offers 'light-hearted relief' from Covid worries

Its young stars hope the anarchic road movie will give "light-hearted relief" from pandemic worries.

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Banksy painting Tube carriage shows London Underground 'not safe', RMT says

Transport for London refuses to release a report into a Banksy artwork, citing security concerns.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The armed robber who transformed his life through sport

His body on the ground, guns pointed at his back, John McAvoy was caught. His life sentence wasn't the end but a new beginning.

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End Sars protests: 'It was a massacre... We pay for these bullets'

An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies

Mr Obama liken his successor to a "crazy uncle", while Mr Trump mocks his old adversary.

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Ed Sheeran donates lyrics and Lego to auction

Fans can bid for handwritten lyrics to his song Perfect and a £3 ticket for his first gig.

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FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week.

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Covid: Barnsley shoppers react to South Yorkshire tier 3 move

Shoppers in Barnsley react to the news South Yorkshire will move into tier 3 on Saturday.

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Brexit: UK to ban more EU citizens with criminal records

From January, EU citizens sentenced to more than a year in prison will be barred.

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Camper-van conversion: 'We sold all our possessions to go live in a van'

People who live or travel in converted vans explain how it has changed their lives.

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Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus

President John Magufuli’s idiosyncratic handling of Covid-19 has put Tanzania in the global spotlight.

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Will cruise ships return to Venice?

Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The Armenian-Azeri 'information wars'

There are false videos that have gone viral. Some are doctored or old footage that has thousands of views.

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Carlos Acosta: Refashioning ballet with socially distanced tutus

The acclaimed ballet star resorts to extra wide costumes to reflect the realities of the pandemic.

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Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics

Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong.

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Ethnic minority Covid risk 'not explained by racism'

A government adviser says factors like deprivation, rather than ethnicity, should be used to judge risk.

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Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film

Rudy Giuliani describes as a "fabrication" a scene appearing to show him with hands down his trousers.

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US election 2020: Trump's impact on immigration - in seven charts

Donald Trump campaigned in 2016 with a pledge to bring down immigration. Did it happen?

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CQC report: Care of people with learning disabilities 'inhumane'

Physical restraint is part of the culture in some specialist hospitals, a care regulator finds.

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'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'

The impact of coronavirus has affected us all, but it's been extra tough for people with a stammer.

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US election: Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Persuading an undecided voter

Erica listens to her aunt and her friend make their cases for voting Joe Biden or Donald Trump.

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Melbourne lockdown: Cycling trend ‘burbing’ takes off under tight restrictions

Ben Loke cycled 1,371km whilst under Melbourne's tough restrictions.

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Coronavirus: 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral'

A man in India who spread coronavirus after catching it at a funeral reflects on his decision to attend.

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Martin Bashir: BBC journalist 'seriously unwell' from Covid

The journalist, best known for his 1995 interview with Princess Diana, has complications from the virus.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female.

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France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight

France's leader calls his Russian counterpart after the beheading of a teacher by a Russian-born man.

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'We didn't have exact measures' in place for Covid says ex-civil service head

Lord Sedwill, former civil service head, talks to the BBC about coronavirus, Dominic Cummings and Donald Trump.

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Sadiq Khan condemns 'draconian' conditions of TfL rescue

Sadiq Khan says Londoners face a "triple whammy" of higher costs in the government's rescue plan.

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Covid: Hancock defends 'fair' tier 3 offer for Greater Manchester

The health secretary says the £60m offer "remains on the table", despite local leaders rejecting it.

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Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan

Officials say an immunisation programme using CoronaVac could begin as soon as January 2021.

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Five ways the virus has changed Netflix

Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hit productions such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron

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Wrestling: Nadia Sapphire was 'harassed and groomed'

Nadia Sapphire says wrestlers "pulled things out of a hat" to decide who would sleep with her at 16.

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'Cost of removing cladding is ripping our lives apart'

Owners of flats with flammable cladding are angry they may have to pay towards the cost of replacing it.

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Nigeria unrest: Protesters 'shot dead' in Lagos

A witness tells the BBC he counted about 20 dead bodies after soldiers opened fire in Lagos.

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Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart

Joseph and Eve, who have been married for 60 years, were separated due to Covid restrictions.

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Royal Mail launches 72p parcel pick-up service

The postal service launches a home collection service as online shopping booms.

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Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum.

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Elation as Nasa's Osiris-Rex probe tags asteroid Bennu in sample bid

Osiris-Rex makes brief contact with asteroid Bennu in an effort to pick up fragments of rock.

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Coronavirus: 'I just wish my parents were still here'

Isaiah and Nathan's mother and father died from Covid-19 within two weeks of each other.

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Christie hospital: Inside Europe's largest cancer unit

BBC Breakfast spent four days filming inside The Christie Hospital in Manchester, meeting patients and staff.

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Love Island’s Shaughna: ‘I was trolled for my fat legs’

Lipoedema is a condition which can cause fat to build up in your legs and arms.

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US election 2020: Why it can be hard to vote in the US

Long queues, weird rules and strict ID laws... what are the barriers to voting and why do they exist?

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CEO Secrets: Juggling kids and a new lockdown business

Meet the new mums who have started businesses in lockdown.

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Clare Balding: 'Animals have shaped me more than people'

The broadcaster pays tribute to the "heroic" contribution animals make to our lives.

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Covid: How to protest during a global pandemic

Young activists explain the challenges they have faced in demonstrating during a global pandemic.

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Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming.

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Monday, October 19, 2020

Nasa's Osiris-Rex probe aims for daring 'high five' with asteroid Bennu

Osiris-Rex will make the briefest of contacts with Asteroid Bennu to try to pick up rock samples.

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Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma

The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good.

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Prisoners locked up for 23 hours due to Covid rules is 'dangerous'

Restrictions mean inmates can be in their cells for 23 hours a day, says the chief inspector of prisons.

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Concern over Welsh firebreak job support gap

A job support scheme will not be brought forward to the start of Wales' firebreak lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million

The South American nation becomes the fifth country in the world to reach the grim milestone.

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Birmingham prison inmates' letters laced with drugs

The material, purportedly from prisoners' legal teams, was intercepted by HMP Birmingham staff.

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'Mocked' Mini Metro turns 40 and finds new fans

A new exhibition celebrates an "everyday" car that has divided opinion since 1980.

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions.

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Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia

Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity.

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RSPB Snettisham hosts record-breaking knot wildlife spectacular

Seeing record-breaking numbers of knot take flight "should be on everybody's bucket list".

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Samuel Paty: Beheading of teacher deepens divisions over France's secular identity

Mass rallies over the murder of a teacher mask growing dissent over the country's secular identity.

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'I'm Bengali, my boyfriend was black - and my mum freaked out'

Salma left home when her family urged her to get an abortion. Later she challenged her mum's anti-black prejudice.

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'We had more than 60 calls from test-and-trace'

One family in London say they received scores of long, repetitive calls from contact tracers.

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The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace.

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How The Staves found their way back to music after grief, doubt and bereavement

The folk-singing sisters had to navigate grief and self-doubt after their mother died unexpectedly.

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Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher

New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths.

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First UK airport testing for outward passengers

The aim is to help people travelling to destinations where a negative result is required on arrival.

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Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'

The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ.

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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.

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The Papers: Lockdown 'by back door' and virus 'hidden victims'

Possible new restrictions for millions and a high non-Covid death toll lead the front pages.

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Black Lives Matter: Orchestra creates music inspired by iconic moment

Viral image of Patrick Hutchinson helping a counter-protester transformed into music and poetry.

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Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food'

Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits.

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Covid-19: Wales circuit-breaker, Manchester talks and energy bills

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

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Rape case prosecutors must discount sext messages

Changing digital behaviour must be considered when deciding if a case should go to court, new guidance says.

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Sunday, October 18, 2020

Covid-19: Talks to resume over Greater Manchester restrictions

Regional leaders say they want better financial support before they will agree to move into the top tier.

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China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump

The world's second-biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year.

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PC Andrew Harper death: Why his family wants the law to change

PC Andrew Harper was dragged to his death by teenagers who were cleared of murder. Does the law need to change?

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EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws.

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Eating disorders in UK sport: 'A general culture that weight loss is good'

Athletes tell BBC Panorama about their experiences of eating disorders in UK sport.

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Covid lockdown: Wales poised for decision on circuit-breaker

The Welsh Government is expected to announce its decision on a fire-break lockdown later.

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Brexit: Anglican archbishops issue Internal Markets Bill warning

The intervention comes as peers are due to debate the Internal Markets Bill for the first time.

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Birmingham pub bombings: Priti Patel to look at case for inquiry

Families say a public inquiry would establish "truth, justice and accountability" for victims.

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Right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar wins in northern Cyprus

Ersin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, was elected president.

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Bank of England boss: Best to 'act aggressively'

BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty.

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Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys

A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

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Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'

Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory".

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Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for.

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Far-right online: 'I got them back on social media'

'I cannot bear the chance of something that I've done makes somebody else go and do something horrific.'

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Could cold water hold a clue to a dementia cure?

Swimmers at a London lido aid understanding of what cold does to the body.

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Coronavirus: The place in North America with no cases

Nunavut, in Canada's north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities.

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'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'

As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge.

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US election 2020: What are Trump's and Biden's policies?

Some of President Trump's and Joe Biden's key policies explained and compared.

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Covid: What the tier rules say about the split between science and politics

Why does the divergence between science and politics appear to be wider than it has ever been?

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Endometriosis care needs urgent improvement, MPs say

The condition, which causes severe pain and heavy periods, takes eight years on average to be diagnosed.

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Coronavirus: People to get emergency help to pay energy bills

Ofgem will require suppliers to offer emergency credit and put people on 'realistic' repayment plans.

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Brexit: Ball in EU's court over trade deal, says Gove

The EU's behaviour suggests it is not "serious" about a post-Brexit trade deal, Michael Gove says.

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US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks

One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could soon change.

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming.

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Covid-19: Police could access Test and Trace data, and Tory MPs clash over restrictions

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday.

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London Bridge attack: Steven Gallant up for early release after confronting knifeman

Convicted murderer Steven Gallant was on day release when he helped stop a knifeman's rampage.

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Coronavirus: Empty streets in France as curfew enforced

The overnight curfew in nine cities is aimed at curbing the soaring Covid infection rate in France.

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Coronavirus: Tory MPs clash over Manchester restrictions

Three MPs for the region criticise colleagues who urged Andy Burnham to "engage" with the government.

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Strictly Come Dancing launch sees Nicola Adams and Katya Jones paired

Former boxer Nicola Adams and Katya Jones will be the show's first celebrity same-sex couple.

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US woman faces first federal execution since 1953

Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years.

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Covid in Scotland: Tax-free support call for self-isolation

The Scottish government wants those isolating after a positive coronavirus test to be exempt from tax on a support payment.

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Lesbos: What really happened in the refugee camp destroyed by flames?

BBC Newsnight looks into the origins of the fire that destroyed Europe's largest refugee camp.

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Gardens help towns and cities beat countryside for tree cover

A survey of tree cover in England and Wales throws up a few surprises.

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Coronavirus drives shop closures to new record

More than 11,000 stores shut between January and June in the UK, according to research.

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The papers: MPs 'flouted 10pm curfew', and young jobs 'crisis'

Senior political figures are accused of breaching Covid restrictions in some of Sunday's papers.

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Philippines: Environmentalists criticise artificial beach in Manila Bay

There is controversy over a new artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila, made from crushed dolomite rock which some people say is bad for the environment.

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Gavin & Stacey: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas finale

BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final ever episode and speaks to the whole cast. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/n...