Online grooming: 'My modelling job turned out to be a gang rape trap'

The NSPCC said the coronavirus lockdown has created "a perfect storm" for online grooming abusers.

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Vulnerable children in lockdown 'national concern'

Ofsted's annual report warns of children out of sight and in danger during the pandemic.

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Covid: Dr Scott Atlas - Trump's controversial coronavirus adviser - resigns

Dr Atlas clashed with other scientists after questioning the need for masks and other measures.

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Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks

The move could leave the firm on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs.

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Coronavirus: MPs to vote on tougher tiers for England

Some Conservative backbenchers are threatening to vote against the plans, but Labour will abstain.

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Immigration: Visa applications open under UK's post-Brexit system

Applications open for points-based visas to work from 1 January, when free movement from the EU ends.

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Covid-19: Lung damage 'identified' in study

Researchers are to investigate whether young people and those not in hospital could be affected.

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‘I would be dead' without Burnley vicars

A church in Burnley has seen ‘unprecedented demand’ for help during the pandemic.

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Climate change: Temperature analysis shows UN goals 'within reach'

Moves by China, along with the election of Joe Biden, make temperature targets more achievable.

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Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021

Starting in January, Facebook will pay UK publishers for some - but not all - of their content.

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Christmas tree sales boom as people decorate early

It's a bumper year for British tree growers as customers look for some early festive cheer.

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National Theatre launches paid streaming service for filmed plays

The closed venue's pay-per-view platform hosts filmed plays starring the likes of Dame Helen Mirren.

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Audrey Hepburn unheard interview in new documentary

An unheard interview with screen legend Audrey Hepburn forms the basis of a new documentary.

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Covid-19: ‘Our business model has been made illegal’

What happens to your business when Covid takes your customers away?

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Masked comic superheroes fight Covid disinformation

Fictional female superhero Priya joins hands with Burka Avenger to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Breastfeeding mums ‘lacked support’ during lockdown

Devenia Noel struggled to get help when her daughter Zora was born with a tongue-tie.

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Covid vaccine: Rumours thrive amid trickle of pandemic facts

Social media is full of coronavirus vaccine information - but how can you tell which is reliable?

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Trump presidency's final days: 'In his mind, he will not have lost'

West Wing aides are keeping a low profile as the presidency slowly comes to terms with his loss.

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A police officer with a conscience who left Belarus

Andrei Ostapovich quit his job as a Belarusian police officer, was detained in Russia, then escaped to Poland.

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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran mulls its responses to an assassination

Frank Gardner looks at Iran's options were it to try to avenge Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's assassination.

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Brexit: Will the borders be ready?

With one month to go until the end of transition, we look at the challenges to come on the UK's borders.

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The Papers: Tory revolt over tiers and Scotch eggs with beers

Tory MPs preparing to rebel over Covid rules and the PM's attempts to stop them lead several papers.

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Covid: PM agrees to publish data behind England's new tier system

Boris Johnson is hoping to quell a rebellion in his party ahead of the vote on England's new rules.

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British mercenaries investigated over Sri Lanka war crimes

The investigation by the Met is looking into activities in the civil war in Sri Lanka in the 1980s.

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Beavers build first Exmoor dam in 400 years

The National Trust says the dam in Somerset "might look modest, but it is incredibly special".

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Covid infections in England fall by 30% over lockdown - React study

There were an estimated 72,000 new cases of coronavirus a day in England between 13 and 24 November.

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Arcadia: Topshop owner faces collapse within hours

The collapse of the group, which includes Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, would put 13,000 jobs at risk.

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Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward

The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected.

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Brexit: Ministers unveil next steps in England's farming policy

The government says the post-Brexit plans for farm payments are the most significant for 50 years.

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Covid: Fauci warns of 'surge in cases' post Thanksgiving

Millions of people are returning home following the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.

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Covid: Researchers fear cancer advances delay due to pandemic

Scientists fear research has been pushed back due to the pandemic, a survey suggests.

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Women 'completely let down' in rape investigations

A report finds "catastrophic" failures in the way rape cases are investigated and prosecuted.

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Coronavirus: Ministers urged to extend universal credit 'boost'

A £20 weekly universal credit boost has kept 700,000 out of poverty and should continue, says think tank.

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Student Covid testing begins for Christmas exodus

Universities open mass testing centres for students so they can travel home safely for Christmas.

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Coronavirus: How do you vaccinate 7.7 billion people?

Five challenges of distributing a Covid-19 vaccine to billions of people.

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Black Lives Matter founders: We fought to change history and we won

The founders of the Black Lives Matter movement tell the BBC's 100 Women season they are optimistic.

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A 70-year-old photographic mystery

Collector William Fagan finds 70-year-old photographs in a camera.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The boy who swapped his piano for a gun

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but some are still waiting for news of missing relatives.

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Italy's Calabria has two pandemics: Covid and the Mafia

Calabria was not hit by the first wave of the pandemic but its fragile health system is buckling now.

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The Grand Tour stars on pirate treasure, cycle lanes and electric cars

Clarkson, Hammond and May discuss their recent hunt for pirate treasure and their TV future.

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Why 2020 has been good for England's beavers

Homes for these "ultimate environmental engineers" have been set up in enclosures across England.

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The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges.

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Viewpoint: Why Kenya's giant fig tree won over a president

The campaign to save a 100-year-old tree shows cultural fears can make politicians listen in Kenya.

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Why India can't stop farmers burning stubble

The toxic fumes from stubble burning affects hundreds of millions - but curbs to stop it keep failing.

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The Papers: PM urges 'resolve', and vaccine 'celebrity drive'

Boris Johnson's attempts to quell a Tory revolt over England's tier system continue to dominate the front pages.

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Sydney records hottest November night on record

The Australian city recorded a minimum overnight temperature of 25.4C.

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Coronavirus: Suspend peak rail fares over Christmas, says Labour

A surge in travel is expected when restrictions across the UK are eased between 23 and 27 December.

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'Imminent' UDA threats made against Sunday World journalists

The threats come from loyalist paramilitaries, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

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Coronavirus: PM writes to MPs amid anger over new tiers

Boris Johnson aims to stop a Tory rebellion ahead of a vote on England's new measures on Tuesday.

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London Bridge victim Saskia Jones's family in security law call

The family of Saskia Jones, who was killed in the 2019 attack, are to work with the government.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What does it mean for the east Africa region?

BBC correspondents across the east Africa region explain the impact for Ethiopia and its neighbours.

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Durham van traveller Esther Dingley missing in Pyrenees

Esther Dingley disappeared on a solo hike during a six-year journey through Europe in a campervan.

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Serbia and Montenegro expel respective ambassadors

The two nations have expelled each other's envoys over a historical dispute dating back a century.

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The Papers: Tory MPs' hospital anger, and PM 'in retreat'

Sunday's papers are dominated by the new tier system, which has divided the Conservative party.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'

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

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Khachaturyan sisters: A murder trial that shocked Russia

The case of the three Khachaturyan sisters accused of killing their father sent shockwaves through Russia.

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Leroy Logan: Who is the Met Police officer in Steve McQueen's Red, White and Blue?

Star Wars' John Boyega is set to star in the true story of a black police officer in 1980s London.

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TikTok: 'I didn’t know other LGBT Muslims existed'

Until she found her social media "safe space", Shaz says she didn't know there were others like her.

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The 'guerrilla girls' who changed the art world

How an anonymous group of female artists challenged the status quo in New York's art world

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In pictures: Hurricanes leave Hondurans homeless and destitute

Hurricanes Eta and Iota left more than 150,000 people in Honduras homeless and many lost everything.

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Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: 'Did air pollution kill my daughter?'

A new inquest into the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah could list air pollution as a cause of her death.

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London Bridge attack: 'I think about it every single day'

Former prisoner Marc Conway remembers the London Bridge attack one year on.

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The 'Robin Hood' policemen who stole from the Nazis

How did 16 policemen come to be deported from the British Isles to Nazi-occupied Europe?

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Covid and schools: 'Children know things aren't right'

Students have lost hundreds of days of education to Covid and self-isolation. How are they coping?

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Gary Barlow: 'I'm not as confident as I was at 21'

The star discusses writing Back For Good in 15 minutes, and how Morecambe and Wise inspired a new song.

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Serbia coronavirus: The Church losing its leaders to the pandemic

Few organisations have taken a bigger hit from coronavirus than the Serbian Orthodox Church

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Liverpool: How one city took on the Covid-19 crisis

The inside story of how Liverpool got to grips with soaring infection rates and pioneered mass testing.

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The Papers: Tory MPs' hospital anger, and PM 'in retreat'

Sunday's papers are dominated by the new tier system, which has divided the Conservative party.

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Covid: University of Surrey lowers entry grades to 'relieve anxiety'

Requirements for most courses will be reduced to "relieve the pressure and anxiety" for students.

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Damilola Taylor: A tribute to my friend

Damilola was 10 years old, when he was killed near his home in Peckham.

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Swiss vote on making firms liable for rights abuse

Many in government and business are wary, but campaigners say politicians are out of touch.

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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran vows to avenge scientist's assassination

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top nuclear scientist, died on Friday after an attack on his car.

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Covid: Hospitals could be 'overwhelmed' without new tiers - minister

Michael Gove warns MPs strict rules are still needed in England despite lockdown ending on 2 December.

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Maradona: Funeral worker apologises over coffin photos

The Argentine funeral worker took photos next to the open casket of football legend Diego Maradona.

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Covid: Free Vitamin D pills for 2.5 million vulnerable in England

There is no evidence that it protects against Covid-19 but it could boost the health of the vulnerable.

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Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond'

A rare wetland plant has reappeared after not being seen for more than a century.

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Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap

The key missions recording the loss of thickness in glaciers and sea-ice won't last the decade.

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Coronavirus lockdown sees share of women on India's stock market rise

With more time and flexibility, thousands of women are trading in the stock market for the first time.

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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian soldiers accused of blocking border with Sudan

Families fleeing the conflict in Tigray tell the BBC they have been cut off from relatives.

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Covid: Road and rail changes planned for Christmas travel spike

Around 500 miles of roadworks are being cleared to ease congestion on motorways over the festive period.

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Week in pictures: 21-27 November 2020

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

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Jane Fonda: 'It's much harder to be young than it is old'

As an 82-year-old Jane Fonda is still protesting - this time about climate change - and getting arrested.

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Climate change: The woman watching the ice melt from under her feet

For thousands of years Inupaiq people have relied on the land in Alaska but now climate change is threatening their entire way of life.

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The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twice

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.

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Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, is finally going free

For decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he's retiring.

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'My eyesight might be deteriorating - but my determination never will'

Elin Williams writes a blog to help other people with sight loss, but it has become her own "survival tool".

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Coronation Street: Pandemic sees soap scrap 60th anniversary stunt

The soap has been forced to "go back to brass tacks" to mark its birthday, its producer says.

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The Kraken: What is it and why has Trump's ex-lawyer released it?

How a lawsuit from an ex-Trump lawyer full of baseless voter fraud claims went viral.

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Let's give politicians a chance to speak human

Today presenter Nick Robinson on why the political interview is in need of a rethink.

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Getting 'crushed' on Melbourne's path to coronavirus success

By one measure the city has just eliminated the virus, but relieved locals also fear a hidden cost.

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The Papers: Arcadia 'faces collapse', and plea to rebel MPs

Several of Saturday's papers report that Sir Philip Green's retail empire could enter administration.

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Historic Kinora 'flipbook footage' of Wick saved for the future

Experts restore rare "flipbook" films of Wick, thought to be some of Scotland's earliest movies.

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Rishi Sunak faces state pension conundrum

Official forecasts suggest the state pension will rise by 4.1% in April 2022 when unemployment is high.

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Covid-19: MPs demand evidence to back tiers and regulator to assess vaccine

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

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Damilola Taylor: What lessons have been learnt 20 years on?

The killing of a 10-year-old boy shocked Britain. But what has the death taught police 20 years on?

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Coronavirus: Tory MPs call for more evidence on 'appalling' Covid tiers plan

Some backbench MPs say the new restrictions could lead to "utter devastation" for local economies.

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Covid-19: NI under tough new lockdown measures

The measures which are designed to slow the spread of the virus came into force at 00:01 on Friday.

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US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House

He has refused to concede the election but says he will quit if Joe Biden's victory is confirmed.

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What's going on with Scottish independence?

Elections in 2021 and the pandemic have brought the issue of Scottish independence into the spotlight.

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Ex-convict's tribute to 'special' Jack Merritt

Rosca Onya remembers the prison education worker killed in the Fishmongers' Hall attack a year ago.

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Lockdown asylum freeze puts Iraqi doctor 'in limbo'

"Karim" wanted to help the NHS but the pandemic put his asylum claim on hold.

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'Bros is back': Luke Goss on his Christmas film and making up with Matt

After his new Christmas movie Luke will reunite with twin Matt for the first Bros album in 30 years.

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Oxford Covid vaccine: Regulator asked to asses jab

The referral is "a significant first step" to a possible rollout of the vaccine, the government says.

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Quiz of the week: What went on with the Pope's social media?

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

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Coronavirus: When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Excitement over the vaccine has turned to questions on the reality of when we can get it.

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Searching 80,000 miles for the American dream

Photographer Ian Brown travelled around the US in search of people's American dreams.

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Death of England: The former prisoner turned leading man

Michael Balogun stars in Death of England: Delroy at The National Theatre.

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'This is War': Poland’s battle for abortion

People have taken to the streets as the government attempts to ban nearly all abortions.

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Controversial 'virginity tests' sold by UK clinics

The "unscientific" examinations are condemned by international organisations such as the UN.

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Cancer: Blood test for 50 types to be trialled by NHS

More than 165,000 people in England will be offered the tests from next year.

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October redundancies double last year's rate

With Covid cases rising and uncertainty over government support, employers planned 51,000 job cuts

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Kate warns of lockdown loneliness for parents

The Duchess of Cambridge highlights a "dramatic increase" in parents feeling cut off from support.

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Black Friday: Next, M&S and Wilko shun sales event

Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part.

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The papers: 'Tiers of rage and disbelief' as 'north sees red'

Most papers lead on reaction to areas being placed within the government's tougher new tier system.

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Domestic abuse: Six women murdered after reporting partner

The brother of one of the women calls for tougher laws to protect victims.

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Covid-19 could 'cut pay by £1,200 a year by 2025' - think tank

The virus is one of three "once in a lifetime" recent economic shocks says the Resolution Foundation.

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Social care funding falls 'alarmingly short' - council directors

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said an extra £1bn in social care funding would be available to councils.

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Covid: US doctor's video simulates what dying patient sees

This doctor made a video simulating what a dying Covid patient sees - to urge people to wear masks.

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Ex-Great Ormond Street porter Paul Farrell, 55, faces sex charges

Paul Farrell, 55, of Camden, north London, is accused of offences including rape and attempted rape.

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Academic says Iran detention was 'long and traumatic'

British-Australian lecturer Kylie Moore-Gilbert endured two years of "incredible hardship".

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Covid: England's regional tiers to be set out

Most areas are expected to be put in the two toughest tiers of restrictions when the lockdown ends.

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Coronavirus and gender: More chores for women set back gains in equality

Women take on the burden of unpaid chores during Covid, UN data shows, threatening gender equality.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Germany seeks EU deal to close ski resorts

Germany and Italy want slopes closed until January, but the EU is yet to reach an agreement.

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Fantastic Beasts: Mads Mikkelson replaces Johnny Depp

Depp, who played Gellert Grindelwald, left the franchise this month after losing a libel case.

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Belarus: The exile sacrificing everything for her country

Three months on from the Belarus election, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya reflects on how her life has changed.

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Long Covid: How knowledge of ME could help sufferers

Evan was diagnosed with ME in 2017, and she believes her experience can support long Covid sufferers.

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Yemen: Growing up in a war-torn country

Yemen is labelled the "the world's worst humanitarian crisis" and 60% of its population is under 25.

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Covid-19: What is the new three tier system after lockdown?

It's tougher than last time following complaints the previous system wasn't sufficient.

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'What caring for my mum taught me about caring for my son'

The pandemic has made it harder for carers to get any respite. So who looks after them?

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Edith Whiskers: How an imaginary gran got millions of Spotify streams

The strange story of a chart topping cartoon nan and her TikTok success.

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Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts

Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want.

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Why France may ban discrimination against accents

A French MP wants to push back against the traditional Parisian disdain for regional voices.

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Is the era of the Hollywood blockbuster over?

Has Covid put an end to big budget film-making, or will busy cinemas in Asia give Hollywood hope?

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Covid: Pub industry tells the PM it faces 'darkest of moments'

More than 50 executives call for evidence justifying industry's Covid restrictions to be published.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Prisoner in touch with bomber to be released

Abdalraouf Abdallah, convicted of terror offences, has refused to discuss his relationship with Salman Abedi.

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Union backlash over public sector pay freeze

Leaders of Britain's biggest unions vow to resist chancellor's freeze on workers who "risked everything".

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The papers: Maradona in 'hands of God' and economic 'emergency'

The death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona dominates Thursday's newspaper front pages.

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The Weeknd calls Grammy Awards 'corrupt' after nominations snub

The Blinding Lights singer was expected to perform strongly, but didn't get any nominations.

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Covid: Call for UK-wide rules after Christmas

Mark Drakeford says restrictions brought in after Christmas should be agreed by the four nations.

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Great British Bake Off winner Peter Sawkins' 'absolute dream' victory

Student Peter Sawkins watched last night's GBBO final with his unsuspecting flatmates in Edinburgh.

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Liverpool quartet, Bronze & Bielsa up for Fifa awards

Four Liverpool players, England's Lucy Bronze and Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa are up for prizes at the Best Fifa Football Awards 2020.

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Meghan Markle: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage 'pain and grief'

"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second," Meghan writes in an article.

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Covid Christmas rules: UK leaders urge caution over household mixing

The UK's five-day relaxation of rules will throw "fuel on the Covid fire", scientists warn.

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Covid-19: Christmas caution, spending review and Bake Off

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

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Metal monolith found by helicopter crew in Utah desert

Wildlife officials spotted the "unusual" structure while counting sheep, leaving them baffled.

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US election 2020: Biden says White House co-operation 'sincere'

The president-elect describes the Trump administration's help with the transition as not "begrudging".

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Russia 'threatened to ram' US ship in Sea of Japan

Moscow accuses an American destroyer of entering its waters, but the US denies its vessel was expelled.

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US doesn't want guarded border on Ireland - Biden

The president-elect has previously said Brexit must not endanger the Good Friday Agreement.

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London black cab advert 'exaggerated safety from Covid'

An advert inflated the extent using a black cab could protect users from Covid, a watchdog says.

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How sunshine can make the railways greener

The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways.

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Brain imaging technology designed for babies

Scientists demonstrate a scanning device that will make it easier to study the brain.

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A harsh reality in coal country - with or without Trump

Built on coal, Colstrip has been under threat for years. It may not matter who sits in the Oval Office.

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New Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariah

After being labelled "patient-zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned.

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Dating coach Sami Wunder reveals dilemma when starting out

When Sami Wunder started out as a dating and relationships coach there was one issue that scared her.

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OMG: The creator of the abbreviation 'would have loved emojis'

The admiral who coined the term would have been "Trumpesque" on Twitter, a descendant believes.

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Covid: PPE price rises cost taxpayers £10bn, report says

"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.

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Windrush generation: UK 'unlawfully ignored' immigration rules warnings

The treatment of people who came to the UK from the Caribbean added to historic injustices, a report says.

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Lugano attack: Two hurt in suspected terror incident in Switzerland

A 28-year-old woman is arrested after allegedly stabbing and trying to choke two other women.

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The papers: 'Twelve rules of Christmas' and Sunak's 'New Deal'

News that three households will be able to meet for a five-day Christmas dominates the front pages.

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The Great British Bake Off crowns its 2020 winner

After 10 gruelling episodes in the tent, Peter, Laura and Dave discover which of them has won.

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Covid-19: Travel quarantine, Christmas plans and festive TV

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

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Charles Darwin: Notepads worth millions lost for 20 years

Cambridge University Library launches an appeal to find the scientist's missing notes and sketches.

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I'm a Celebrity castle crash: Sharn Hughes dies taking photo

Sharn Hughes had gone to see the lights at Gwrych Castle - the location of TV show I'm a Celebrity.

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Police probed after black woman punched during arrest

Eight Met officers are investigated over claims of excessive use of force against a black woman in custody.

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Stephen Ellison: Diplomat who saved drowning woman given banner

The banner, a Chinese gift of gratitude, reads "righteous and courageous, saving people from water".

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Protect leaseholders from cladding removal costs, say MPs

The state should foot the bill for removing flammable materials from high-rise buildings, MPs say.

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Government set to pass new laws to cut UK overseas aid budget

Church leaders and charities are among those opposing a cut in the UK's overseas aid budget.

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Covid: King Felipe of Spain in quarantine after contact

King Felipe will stop public activities for 10 days after coming into contact with an infected person.

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Apple's security chief charged with bribery

The company's head of security is charged with planning to swap iPads for gun permits

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Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown on BBC Christmas TV line-up

Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys are among the shows in the festive schedule.

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Karl Edwards: The 'bronzed Aussie' who knew life was for living

The story behind the plaque: the fast life and freakishly unlucky death of Karl Edwards.

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Sanna Marin: The feminist PM who says trans people have a 'right to self-identify'

Nearly a year into her job, Finland's PM, Sanna Marin, says it's 'everyone's job to identify themselves'.

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Goodbye ATMs. How local shops offer access to cash

Is this the post-Covid future for millions of people who still need to pay using notes and coins?

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The Great British Bake Off: How has the show changed since series one?

It's 10 years since the first Great British Bake Off, and the original series was quite different.

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The Indian bride who wore a pantsuit to her wedding

In a country where marriages are steeped in tradition, Sanjana Rishi's wedding outfit drew criticism.

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Afghanistan, home to the heroin trade, moves into meth

A new report warns Afghanistan is becoming a major methamphetamine producer, leaving addicts in its wake.

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Covid-19: Arrivals in England to be able to cut quarantine if they pay for test

People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days.

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The papers: 'Tis the season to be jolly careful' and jab news

Most papers carry news that the Oxford vaccine is "highly effective" at stopping Covid-19 symptoms.

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Reunited after the Manchester Arena bombing

Usman and Sharon were connected forever after being caught up in the bombing's aftermath.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: 'It's too painful to sleep'

Whilst most Azerbaijanis are celebrating the end of fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, some are struggling to return to normal life.

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Michelle Yeoh: 'Finally we have our own superhero, Shang-Chi'

Michelle Yeoh - soon to star in Marvel's first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi - says it has taken time for Hollywood to offer more diverse film roles to Asian actors.

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The Queen's Gambit: Meet the real life women chess masters

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to two female chess players about the Netlfix show and modern chess culture.

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COVID-19: 'It doesn't feel like a lockdown'

Covid-19 case numbers are dropping in most parts of England, but the South East's cases are rising.

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Joshua Wong and fellow activists plead guilty in Hong Kong protests trial

Mr Wong and two fellow activists are now facing jail for taking part in last year's protests.

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Patrick Quinn: Ice Bucket Challenge activist dies aged 37

Patrick Quinn, who had the incurable neurological disorder ALS, helped raise millions for charity.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Merkel 'worried' about vaccines for poor countries

The German leader voices concern after top economic powers promise a fair distribution of vaccines.

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OED Word of the Year expanded for 'unprecedented' 2020

This year saw 'hundreds of significant new words' rather than just one, Oxford Dictionaries say.

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Tributes to D-Day veteran who 'taught peace' to children

A school in France is named after David Edwards for his work promoting peace and understanding.

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Trial of ex-president Sarkozy a landmark for France

Nicolas Sarkozy is going on trial accused of corruption linked to his 2007 campaign funding.

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It’s ‘sweet relief’ to be home, says US boy forced to threaten Trump in IS video

An American boy made to appear in an IS propaganda video in Syria is back in the US and doing well.

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Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck

The Somali government retrains defectors from the al-Shabab militant group as barbers, drivers, mechanics and tailors.

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Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid

Europe's fur industry faces uncertain future after Denmark's mass mink cull due to Covid.

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The deep roots of Trump’s 'voter fraud' strategy

The groundwork for the president's unsubstantiated claims was laid months ago.

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Conjoined twins: 'We always knew we were different'

They made headlines when surgeons separated them - now Sanchia and Eman Mowatt are at university.

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Michael McIntyre: 'I'm used to viewers being cynical'

The comedian says many viewers don't believe the features on his Big Show are genuine.

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The film crews being directed from a continent away

The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set.

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US election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote

Former Republican governor Chris Christie calls the president's legal team an "embarrassment".

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Covid risk: 3 people, 3 very different Covid risks. What's yours?

A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out.

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Trans teen in legal action over gender clinic wait

A 14-year-old transgender boy is taking legal action against NHS England over treatment delays.

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Shamima Begum: Justice and the jihadi bride

Why this case - which returns to court today - is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway.

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Free rail travel for domestic abuse victims extended

Train companies in Britain will continue to offer tickets to those fleeing domestic abuse until March.

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Lea Volpe: 'Why are you calling me inspirational?'

Paraclimbing medalist Leanora Volpe doesn't like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete.

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Covid in North Dakota: One day inside a rural US hospital’s fight

Staff at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota tell first-hand their fight to keep friends' family members alive.

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Outdoor grassroots sport ban set to be lifted in England after lockdown

A ban on outdoor grassroots sport is set to be lifted in England when the national lockdown ends.

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Hackney shooting: Woman in life-threatening condition

The victim, who is thought to be in her 30s, was found with gunshot wounds on Sunday evening.

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Newspaper headlines: Christmas 'saved', and mass testing 'promises'

Reports that families can meet up during the festive season dominate Monday's front pages.

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'Fans felt we were doing a deal with the devil' - so has Mourinho won over Tottenham support?

He was not a popular appointment, but has Jose Mourinho's performance during his first year won over the Spurs support?

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England rugby teams lay on a Twickenham feast against Ireland and France

With rugby fans and players deprived of their usual Saturday routine, England's men and women provide a welcome distraction.

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'I don't know the rules any more' - are new laws and technology creating more controversy?

New rules and technology were meant to cut the number of controversial incidents in the Premier League - but frustrations remain for players and managers.

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iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and Mate 40 Pro cameras put to the test

BBC Click puts four of the latest phones - including the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 - to the test.

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Archbishop of Canterbury: Justin Welby to take three-month sabbatical in 2021

Justin Welby will use his time away for "reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal".

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Missing fishermen: Search off Sussex coast to resume at first light

Two crewmen have not been seen since a fishing boat sank off the Sussex coast on Saturday.

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Covid: Call to expand £500 grant for Covid self-isolaters

People on low incomes told to isolate by the app miss out on financial support under current rules.

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Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS but Sunak warns of 'economic shock' to come

Borrowing - which hit a record £22.3bn in October - cannot go on "indefinitely", chancellor says.

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Cardiff violence: Six in hospital after city centre disorder

One person has serious head injuries and three others are thought to have been stabbed, police say.

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The Indonesian meteorite which didn't sell for $1.8m

You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here's the real story and it's just as fascinating.

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Covid makes Brazil's president Bolsonaro a hero to some

Government coronavirus handouts have made Brazil's right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro unexpected friends

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Horse racing: 'It doesn't matter what colour you are'

Kanane Francis says he wants to encourage young black riders to get into horse racing.

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How a new type of glove can reduce environmental damage

Scientists at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire have developed a new type of latex.

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Cambridge paralysed dancer's hopes for wedding day 'slow dance'

Alex Collins became partially paralysed after diving into a shallow river to retrieve a plastic ring.

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China gives musical talent show a virtual makeover

Dimension Nova shakes up reality TV with computer-animated contestants performing to real judges.

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Van life: Durham couple's six years on the road (and counting)

After Dan Colegate nearly died, he and his partner Esther left their careers for the open road.

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US election results: Why Trump increased support among non-whites

Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?

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The coronavirus pandemic 'great reset' theory and a false vaccine claim debunked

We unpick some of this week's misleading claims about the pandemic and the coronavirus vaccine.

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Lauren Aquilina: The pop star who gave up singing

After quitting her record deal, singer Lauren Aquilina found herself learning to love music again.

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Four reasons Topshop is not the brand it once was

The chain's parent company is understood to be seeking emergency funding after being hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns.

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Match of the Day: 'How 'impressive' Tottenham beat Manchester City

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright believe Tottenham Hotspur are title contenders following their 'very impressive' 2-0 victory over Manchester City.

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Guatemala: Congress on fire after protesters storm building

The building went up in flames after demonstrators - who oppose the new budget - staged an attack.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Stricter' tiers loom, and PM faces legal action

Many of Sunday's papers lead with news England is set to enter a tougher tier system post-lockdown.

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Trump options narrow as Michigan backs Biden win

Two legislators pledge after a White House meeting to follow "normal process" in validating the vote.

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Russian special forces rescue boy kidnapped by suspected paedophile

The child was abducted by a suspected paedophile in September from a village east of Moscow.

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Sentinel-6: 'Dog kennel' satellite to measure sea-level rise

It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height.

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Covid: Blackpool Tower Ballroom awarded £760k funding

The grant comes as Strictly Come Dancing celebrates the landmark venue in a studio special.

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UK foreign aid: Cameron and Blair warn against budget cut

The government is considering reducing the annual target from 0.7% of national income to 0.5%.

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Covid: Jab for people who cannot be vaccinated trialled

An injection of antibodies might provide up to six months' protection to immuno-compromised patients.

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Coronavirus vaccines: Will any countries get left out?

Experts say the pandemic needs a global solution, but there are concerns over access to vaccines.

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Caroline Kayll death: Man arrested over teacher's murder

Police arrest a 49-year-old man in Glasgow following the death of Caroline Kayll in Northumberland.

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'Fake Google reviews are damaging my business'

Google says it monitors posts for violations 24 hours a day and complies with all local laws.

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Students create device to capture car tyre microplastic debris

We hear a lot about single-use plastics like bottles and packaging but tyre wear is a big problem.

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Irish open-air cellist strikes coronavirus lockdown chord

Patrick Dexter films recitals outside his picturesque cottage on Ireland's rural west coast.

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Week in pictures: 14-20 November 2020

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

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Smaller turkeys on the menu this Christmas

Fearful that lockdown will extend until Christmas, households have been ordering smaller turkeys.

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Peter Florjancic: Story of ski-jumping inventor who escaped the Nazis

Peter Florjancic, who has died aged 101, was an Olympian, a prolific inventor and friend of the famous.

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Covid-19 decision dysfunction mars Stormont's report card

Could do better? Some may want Northern Ireland's executive back in class after this week, writes Jayne McCormack.

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Covid: Tourism needs 'four nations approach' to lockdowns

Different Covid rules across the UK are "disastrous for everyone," a tourism organisation says.

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Bloody Sunday 1920: Croke Park killings remembered 100 years on

It is 100 years since Ireland's first Bloody Sunday, a mass shooting by British forces at a GAA match.

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Strictly's Maisie: EastEnders didn't prepare me for the attention

The soap star admits she wasn't ready for the scrutiny that comes with being on the dance show.

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'I was a stage manager and now I'm a bike mechanic'

Laura Wilson from west London takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The local news site behind fake Biden ‘mafia plot’

Buffalo Chronicle mixes local news with wildly inaccurate “exclusives” about national politics.

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Isle of Wight charity worker blinded and paralysed by snakebite

Ian Jones was treated in intensive care after being bitten by a cobra in an Indian village.

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Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus

The president's son is said to be quarantining at his cabin after being diagnosed this week.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Vaccines for all', and Patel 'bullying' row

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that everyone could be vaccinated by spring 2021.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fact-checking misleading images

Manipulated and false images with no relation to the crisis in Ethiopia are being shared online.

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Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over 50s in 'winter like no other'

The "twin threats" of flu and Covid mean more people than usual in England are being offered a jab.

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Covid in Scotland: Two million people prepare for strictest Covid rules

The level four rules will see shops and many other businesses across much of central Scotland close.

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Boris Johnson to set out decision on Priti Patel inquiry

A standards investigation says the home secretary breached the ministerial code, sources say.

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Covid-19 carriers 'most infectious earlier on'

Greatest risk of passing the virus on is in the first few days of having symptoms, analysis suggests.

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Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like

A Vatican spokesperson tells the Guardian newspaper the "like" did not come from the Holy See.

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US election: How other incumbents left the White House after losing

Donald Trump joins a small group of US presidents who lost the election while in office.

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Swine flu: Woman, 26, still 'suffering' a decade after catching virus

Saffra Monteiro caught it as a girl and wants young people to take viruses, like Covid-19, seriously.

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Quiz of the week: How did Rupert Grint set an Instagram record?

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

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Covid: Lockdown ‘sci-fisolation’ movie goes viral

The spoof created by actors Brendan O’Rourke and Kevin Mains stars some of Hollywood’s big names.

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Coronavirus: Scrabble, baking and how we beat loneliness together

Karolina, 36, and Joan, 88, live together as part of an initiative to tackle loneliness.

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The Caribbean islands poisoned by a carcinogenic pesticide

On Martinique and Guadeloupe a pesticide has poisoned the soil and water and caused many cases of prostate cancer.

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Can we rescue the office Christmas party this year?

Some companies are finding ingenious ways of getting into the Christmas spirit against the odds.

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Bollywood-backed Indian ballet prodigy finds feet in London

Kamal Singh is training at the English National Ballet School after raising the fees online.

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Wands revive memories of the smart home dream

Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why?

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Trumplomacy: Mike Pompeo eyes history on Israel swansong trip

The visit is as much about putting pressure on Iran as it is about shoring up the Israeli right.

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Coronavirus: Inside test-and-trace - how the 'world beater' went wrong

BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start.

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Remembering the Nuremberg trials 75 years on

Fergal Keane looks at their legacy and speaks to a Holocaust survivor, a prosecutor and the son of a defendant.

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Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'

The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk.

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Millions of public sector workers face pay freeze

The pay of 5.5m workers could be frozen as the government tries to bolster the public finances.

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US election 2020: Biden says Trump denial 'sending horrible message'

The president-elect says Donald Trump has shown "incredible irresponsibility" in challenging defeat.

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Manchester Uni vice-chancellor apologises over 'racial profiling' incident

The University of Manchester has suspended security guards who stopped Zac Adan, 19, on campus.

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The Papers: Covid 'jab joy' and public sector pay 'blow'

Friday's papers report on preparations to begin the first Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks.

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Sir Anish Kapoor prints offered to museum fund donors

These and other rewards can be claimed by those who give £25 or more to a crowd funding appeal.

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Intubated Covid patient plays violin to thank Utah hospital staff

This music teacher shows his appreciation, while intubated, for those who cared for him.

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In pictures: Turning the iconic Ghana Must Go bag into high fashion

A simple bag with a painful history for many Ghanaians is the subject of a photography series.

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School LGBT bullying projects axed by government

Government-backed schemes to tackle bullying of LGBT pupils in English schools have funding pulled.

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Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models.

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Hong Kong: UK and allies express 'serious concern' over China's policies

The "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing group say China seeks to silence critical voices in Hong Kong.

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Coronavirus: Father Christmas’ guide to a Covid safe Christmas

Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas

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US election 2020: How much did it cost and who paid for it?

The US elections in 2020 cost a record $14bn. BBC Reality Check takes a look at who paid this and how it was spent

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Loneliness 'feels like being in a grave'

Sophie from Huddersfield sought help to overcame loneliness.

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Pike River: The 29 coal miners who never came home

It's been 10 years since New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster, and families of victims still feel raw.

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Keith Richards: 'I'll celebrate the Stones' 60th anniversary in a wheelchair'.

Keith Richards on the US election, being punched by Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones' future.

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Private baby scans show 'incredibly poor practice'

BBC News uncovers evidence that women have not been told about serious abnormalities and conditions.

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Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds

There is "credible evidence" that special forces soldiers were involved in 39 killings, a report finds.

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Apprentice redundancy numbers rise in lockdown

Two-thirds more apprenticeships ended in redundancy as Covid hit employers, BBC figures show.

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COP26: Frustrated by delay, young activists stage virtual Mock COP

Young climate activists call for urgent action at Mock COP as Covid delays UN climate talks.

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Was the scientific advice for lockdown flawed?

A BBC documentary highlights weaknesses in the expert analysis of the likely impact of Coronavirus.

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Loneliness: Different ways of dealing with being alone

Five very different ways of living with loneliness.

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US election: Trump campaign seeks partial recount in Wisconsin

Two counties will be asked to recount votes as Donald Trump continues to contest the election result.

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Climate change: Warmer winters linked to increased drowning risk

Rising temperatures are destabilising lake and river ice, boosting the risk of people drowning.

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Hurricane Iota: At least nine dead in strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year

At least nine people have died as the strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year hits central America.

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Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic.

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The Papers: Christmas 'is back on' and defence 'spending spree'

The papers focus on plans to relax Covid rules over Christmas and a £16.5bn boost for the military.

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Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

The saw-whet owl is doing well after its unplanned three-day road trip to the Big Apple.

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Lockdown loneliness soared after clocks went back

The numbers feeling lonely in the pandemic reached a new high point with the approach of winter.

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Lord Feldman: Department of Health adviser's firm took work from Covid company

Lord Feldman went to meetings between ministers and a biotech firm his PR company went on to advise.

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New Zealand Police introduce hijab to uniform

Constable Zeena Ali will become the first in the force’s history to wear the specially designed hijab

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Gaming and friendship apps: How I beat loneliness

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young people about how they got through it.

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Covid-19: South Australia to enter 'circuit breaker' lockdown

State officials say a "six day pause" on all community activity is crucial to curbing the virus' spread.

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Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in

The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility.

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Labour leader Keir Starmer pledges independent complaints process in new year

It comes as ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn is reinstated as a party member, 19 days after his suspension.

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Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident

Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, who performed airborne stunts around the world.

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India tiger awaits mate after 'longest' 3,0000km journey

The tiger travelled 3,000km in nine months, the furthest a big cat is known to have walked in India.

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Trump fires election security official who contradicted him

Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation.

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Covid: Boris Johnson to do Prime Minister's Questions via video

He is self-isolating after coming into contact with a Tory MP who tested positive for coronavirus.

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German regional minister resigns over far-right links to gun purchase

Lorenz Caffier denies any involvement with extremist groups he was in charge of fighting.

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Civil war massacre 'cover-up' exposed by historian

Around 160 people may have died when the Royalist stronghold of Shelford was stormed in 1645.

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Son of Grenfell Tower fire victim: 'My mother could have survived'

The son of a woman who died in the Grenfell Tower fire is taking the government to court over evacuation plans for high-rise buildings.

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Dominic Cummings 'turns up with PM in Beanotown'

Children's comic the Beano features the PM's chief adviser in a strip aimed at cheering up adults.

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Australia drought: Capturing spectacular storms in the outback

An Australian photographer says it feels "amazing" to capture spectacular images of long-absent storms.

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Blakeney Nature Reserve: Record seal pup births predicted

Rangers at the UK's largest seal colony expect to smash last winter's record of 3,399 births.

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'I can't let go of my remaining embryos'

Two mothers describe the painful process of ending embryo storage.

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Government told to ‘come clean’ over Covid deals by spending watchdog

The government has been accused of a lack of transparency over £18bn of Covid-related contracts.

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Coronavirus: Doctors spell out how to exit England's lockdown

The British Medical Association fears a surge in infections that will cripple the NHS if unlocking goes wrong.

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: 'We came with the clothes on our backs'

The on-going conflict in northern Ethiopia has forced civilians from the Tigray region to flee to eastern Sudan.

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The Papers: Covid deals 'concern' and 'plan to save Christmas'

Wednesday's papers focus on a public spending watchdog report and on festive gathering plans.

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How Dolly Parton is 'playing an important role in Covid battle'

Parton's $1m donation helped fund a vaccine's trials and research into other coronavirus treatments.

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Covid: London Zoo animals suffering lockdown loneliness

Some of the famous zoo's inhabitants have begun to notice the lack of visitors.

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EasyJet slumps to a loss as Covid hits demand

The airline reports an annual loss for the first time in its 25-year history as demand collapses.

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Covid-19: Scotland tiers, Biden warning and home working

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

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Why did this county in China make dog walking illegal?

There was outrage over a circular saying pets taken for walks more than three times could be killed.

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Nasa SpaceX mission: Dragon capsule docks with space station

The four astronauts who left Earth on Monday have arrived at the 410-km orbiting outpost.

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Hurricane Iota: Category five storm hits Nicaragua

The category five storm hits Nicaragua less than two weeks after another devastating hurricane.

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Covid: Second lockdown 'will deepen sex work crisis'

A group representing sex workers is calling for state support during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid: Hospitals face winter pressures in second lockdown

Hospitals are facing extra problems discharging elderly patients during the pandemic's second wave.

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Coronavirus: How to be happier while working from home

Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Taylor Swift master tapes sold by Scooter Braun to investment fund

The singer confirms reports the rights to six of her albums have been sold to an investment firm.

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Biden: 'More people may die' as Trump transition stalls

As the president-elect rebukes his rival, Michelle Obama suggests Donald Trump is playing games.

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Indian factory workers supplying major brands allege routine exploitation

Workers in Indian factories supplying Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Ralph Lauren say they are being exploited.

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Covid: West of Scotland awaits decision on level 4 rules

Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce whether the toughest Covid restrictions will be imposed in some areas.

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Grenfell Tower insulation firm behaved 'dishonestly'

A former employee from Celotex tells the inquiry he got the insulation approved in an unethical way.

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Senior jobs with flexible hours 'get 20% more female applicants'

Women are more likely to apply for senior roles if they offer flexible hours, a study suggests.

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Black applicants least likely to be offered PhD places

White applicants are more likely to be offered PhD places than black students, according to BBC research.

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US hate crime highest in more than a decade - FBI

The report says 7,314 hate crimes were recorded in the US in 2019, the highest number since 2008.

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Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic

The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances.

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Hurricane Iota: Category Five storm heads for Central America

"What's drawing closer is a bomb," the Honduran president says, as Hurricane Iota strengthens.

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