Monday, May 31, 2021

Kraft Heinz to invest in the UK to make tomato ketchup

The US company says the $199m plan is one of the biggest investments in UK manufacturing since Brexit.

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Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests.

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Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies

Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given.

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Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles

Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage.

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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.

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Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'

Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.

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Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis

Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.

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Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today

Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival.

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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

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Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.

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Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years'

Corrie actor Colson Smith's new show about his love of running is called Bored of Being the Fat Kid.

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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.

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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.

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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.

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'Gene therapy is a game changer for our son'

A five-month-old becomes the first person in England to receive a drug for a devastating disorder.

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Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport

The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.

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Kingstanding stabbing: Hunt for attackers after boy 14, stabbed to death

Police say up to seven people ran off after the teenager was attacked in north Birmingham.

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Fears vulnerable children traumatised by pandemic

Social workers fear many vulnerable young people have slipped under the radar during the pandemic.

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Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats.

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China allows couples to have three children

China allows couples to have up to three children in major policy shift sparked by falling birth rate

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Covid-19: Eviction fear for millions of renters, and India's orphan emergency

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

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Covid: Holiday cottages to get 'year's takings over summer'

With "noticeable nervousness" around holidays abroad, Welsh firms look forward to a busy summer.

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Copa America without host 13 days before start as Argentina stripped of tournament

The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament.

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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Hong Kong offers top bank executives quarantine exemptions

Senior executives who are fully vaccinated can apply to be exempted from a 21-day hotel quarantine.

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Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam to test entire city amid new variant fears

13 million people in Ho Chi Minh will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed.

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Sacked by Yorkshire, picked by England - meet Ollie Robinson

Pace bowler Ollie Robinson on being sacked, why his mum is nicknamed 'Richie Benaud' and how his dad beat him to an international call-up.

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War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.

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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.

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James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

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South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?

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Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?

Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history.

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Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire

The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.

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The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.

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The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group

Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.

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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?

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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

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Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.

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Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.

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NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report

Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel.

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Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK.

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Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes

Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests.

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Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims

The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says.

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Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation.

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Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in qualifying

Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier dies in hospital from injuries he sustained in a crash during Saturday's qualifying session in Italy.

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Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer.

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South Western Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'

South Western Ambulance Service blames "extreme pressures" for extended wait times for patients.

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Covid-19: 'Very few' patients are fully vaccinated, and bars struggle for staff

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

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Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis

Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines took to the streets in cities across Brazil.

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Champions League final: Kai Havertz & N'Golo Kante key for Chelsea against Man City

Like N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's Kai Havertz had a key role in Thomas Tuchel's tactical plan to win Saturday's Champions League final, says ex-Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown.

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Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins

The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.

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Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure

NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists.

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Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.

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Newspaper headlines: PM 'weds in secret' and Wuhan lab leak 'feasible'

The front pages are dominated by the 30-guest wedding of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds.

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'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India

The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

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How opera helped me come out as trans

Adrian Angelico is one of the few trans male opera singers in the world.

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Dogs rehomed: ‘She went from a defeated dog, to a great pet’

For dogs like June, a new home is a lifesaver - but more animals may need new homes post-lockdown.

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Covid: Teaching post-Covid patients to breathe again

A tai chi teacher found he was contacted by patients during the pandemic.

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Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK

One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends.

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Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft

Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world.

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'heartache' filming farming TV series

The Grand Tour star is swapping cars for tractors as he embarks on his first solo TV show for Amazon.

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Buying a pink NFT cat was a crypto nightmare

Trying to own a virtual feline proves to be an exhausting and expensive process.

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How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer

When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man?

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Covid and jobs: Why are hospitality workers leaving the industry?

While employers hunt for chefs, waitresses and bar staff, some workers have called time on the sector.

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Thomas Tuchel's masterclass leaves Pep Guardiola in despair

The story of Chelsea's Champions League showpiece cast both managers as its central characters.

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'I made the best selection to win the game' - but did Guardiola get it wrong?

Pep Guardiola was pragmatic following Manchester City's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, but was it one tinker too many by the City boss?

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Evans 'not losing sleep' over Thiem comments as Britons prepare for French Open

British number one Dan Evans dismisses the suggestion from world number four Dominic Thiem that he is benefiting from the quarantine rules at tournaments.

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Champions League: Can you name all 42 teams to reach the final?

As Manchester City become the 42nd team to feature in a Champions League final, we want you to name all those who have made it before.

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Windermere engagement ring find freediver 'a brilliant man'

A couple pay tribute to Angus Hosking, who located their ring after it fell into Windermere.

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Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people.

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Covid-19: India's cases falling, and lost summer fear for festivals

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

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Comedy of errors in Argentine TV Shakespeare mix-up

An Argentine TV presenter confuses the Immortal Bard with a British namesake who died this week.

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Watch: Passenger attacks flight attendant in US

A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant.

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Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.

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CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack

CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack.

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NHS calls for ban on toy neodymium magnets amid child safety fears

In England, 65 children have needed urgent surgery after swallowing magnets in the last three years.

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Festivals face 'another lost summer' without government safety net, MPs say

Many events can't proceed without government-backed cancellation insurance, a committee of MPs says.

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Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism

Nancy Kelley says she is excited about its path despite claims it is taking an "extremist stance".

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Mantuan roundel: UK places export bar on £17m artefact

Ministers want the unique 15th Century piece depicting mythical gods to be "saved" for the nation.

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Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race

Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated.

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Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.

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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021

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

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After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?

As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is.

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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

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Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro

Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city.

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Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud.

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Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?

K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

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Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world

English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid.

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Insurers must not penalise loyal customers, says FCA

People renewing their home or motor insurance will pay no more than new customers from January.

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal

The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries.

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Cumberland Infirmary patient 'dropped' from operating table dies within weeks

A hospital confirms it is investigating "an incident involving a patient in one of our theatres".

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Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China

It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China.

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Twitter: Social media giant lists new 'Blue' subscription service

It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising.

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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019.

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Covid: Surgery waiting times could be cut with specialist hubs, say surgeons

Surgeons in England want specialist sites for non-urgent operations delayed because of the pandemic.

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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".

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Covid in Scotland: Decision due on Glasgow restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether Glasgow will remain in level three of Covid-19 restrictions.

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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.

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Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting

Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford.

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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks

Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.

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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts

The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.

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Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.

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Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel

Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug.

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The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.

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Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.

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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.

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Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months

People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn.

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The looming battle over abortion in the US

Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.

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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.

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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

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Newspaper headlines: Doubt over lockdown easing as Hancock faces pressure

Friday's papers focus on warnings from the prime minister as fears grow over the Indian variant.

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Houghton, Weir and Ingle in GB squad for Olympics

England captain Steph Houghton is among those selected for the Team GB squad at this summer's Olympic Games.

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New players? And what about Pogba? The major decisions facing Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ambitions beyond a Europa League final, but has numerous issues to solve first.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack

The PM's ex-aide said the health secretary was "incapable" - claims rejected by Matt Hancock's team.

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Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest

As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus.

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HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report

The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says.

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Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime

The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight.

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Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion

Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test.

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Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support

The Black Lives Matter protests impacted relationships within families and couples in the UK.

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GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients'

Dr Dean Eggitt, a GP in Doncaster, opened his doors to the BBC to show the pressures facing practices.

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Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars

South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers.

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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on.

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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.

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The uncertain future of Britain's offices

UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.

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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.

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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.

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Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later

US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up?

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RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster

New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat.

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County lines: 1,100 people arrested in UK crackdown

Eighty drug dealing phone lines were identified and 292 weapons seized across the UK in a week.

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How patient 'tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm GPs

Patients struggling to get appointments as GPs report surge in appointments being booked.

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Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon

It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years.

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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said.

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The Papers: Cummings 'rains fire' with 'pure revenge'

The papers react to claims from Boris Johnson's former top aide about the handling of the pandemic.

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Season without a trophy not a success - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts this season has not been a success for Manchester United but believes his squad has the right characters to do better next term.

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Leicester City's FA Cup win ends woman's 73-year wait for ring

Margaret Angell was told by her skint fiance she could have a ring when Leicester lifted the FA Cup.

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'I wanted to make a statement' - Davis stars as Lakers level play-off series

The Los Angeles Lakers level their play-off series with the Phoenix Suns, while the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics.

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M&S swings to big loss as pandemic takes its toll

M&S made a pre-tax loss of £201.2m last year as clothing sales suffered, but food sales rose.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

'Massively risky' & a 'cultural reboot' - how Solskjaer is proving his critics wrong

As Manchester United prepare to face Villarreal in Wednesday's Europa League final, BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impact as manager.

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Mr X, Bitcoin and fleeing the country - inside cricket's fight against corruption

Alex Marshall used to investigate corruption within the police force. Now he catches cricket's match-fixers.

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China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market

It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods.

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Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk.

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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate.

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Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling

A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt.

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Covid vaccine: 30 and 31-year-olds in England now invited

Rollout continues, with anyone in their 30s now able to get vaccinated in England.

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Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises

Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel.

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Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog

Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says.

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Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.

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Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built

The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation.

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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.

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From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent

After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future?

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Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters

Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has been a critic of the government since leaving his role.

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Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?

Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it?

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Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England

Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk.

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Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm

Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

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Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'

Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

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The Papers: Lockdown 'farce' as vaccines 'hit new high'

The front pages look at updated travel advice for parts of England worst-hit by the Indian variant.

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Covid-19: 'Stay local' advice over variant and tourism takes a hit

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

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No alternative to 'full implementation' of NI Protocol, says EC chief

Ursula von der Leyen says the protocol ensures stability in NI and protects the EU single market.

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Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark

Baba Ramdev said modern medicine was responsible for thousands of Covid deaths.

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Former Royal Marine makes a stand against anti-social behaviour

Sean Ivey fought back at youths plaguing his village but then saw his home burnt down.

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.

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Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears

Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds.

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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd midfielder 'honoured' by Eric Cantona comparison

Bruno Fernandes speaks to BBC Sport as he prepares for Manchester United's Europa League final against Villarreal on Wednesday.

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US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.

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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.

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UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw

This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup.

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Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers

After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague.

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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption

Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.

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Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year?

Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus.

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Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research

A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated.

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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean

To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.

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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?

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Hinkley C: Hundreds more needed to finish nuclear power station

The new jobs will include roles in construction, welding and electrical installation roles.

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'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online

Some may contain illegal levels of a bleaching chemical that can burn gums and cause tooth loss.

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UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'

The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away.

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Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume

The organisation has delayed its reopening of 5k running events until 26 June over land permissions.

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Teachers 'struggle to deal with classroom sexual abuse'

Teachers say they are not equipped to deal with peer-on-peer sexual abuse, as they have had no training.

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The Papers: Brits flock to Spain as EU leaders condemn Belarus

Tuesday's front pages look back at Covid deaths in hospitals and ahead to further lockdown easing.

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Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?

Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.

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'It's harder to deal with success than losing' - Swiatek on defending French Open title

As teenager Iga Swiatek prepares to defend her French Open title just seven months after winning it, she tells BBC Sport how she's handling the pressure.

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Who impressed and who fell short? Phil McNulty's club-by-club Premier League review

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assess each Premier League club's season - and looks back at his predictions.

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Laura Muir powers to 1500m victory at Gateshead Diamond League

Watch as Great Britain's Laura Muir powers to victory in the women's 1500m at the Gateshead Diamond League.

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Covid-19: Self-isolation support trial and India records 300,000 deaths

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

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Match of the Day analysis: How Liverpool sealed Champions League qualification

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright look at Liverpool's "magnificent" form in their last 10 Premier League games that sealed Champions League qualification.

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

Indoor hospitality and household visits resume in NI

A Covid-19 traffic light system for foreign travel will also come into effect on Monday.

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Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land.

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India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.

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Arundel Castle: £1m of 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen

"Irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her death were among items taken.

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Covid in Wales: Care home visiting restrictions eased

Guidance now allows anyone to visit but care homes and councils will still make the decision.

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Former miner: Why I’m giving up my coal fire

Stan Renton and his wife Audrey, have been heating their home with coal for their entire married lives.

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The couple who met on YouTube

Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.

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Derbyshire widow's plea for rule change on overloaded lorries

Denise Oscroft calls for change after seeing her husband Steven killed by a lump of concrete.

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Toronto lockdown: A year without indoor dining

What is the effect of one of the longest pandemic indoor-dining bans in the world?

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Why Indonesia's 'new Bali' is accused of trampling on human rights

Indonesia hopes for tourism but UN experts and locals allege land grabbing and rights violations.

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Covid: Parts of England to trial self-isolation support

People in overcrowded homes will be offered alternative accommodation in a bid to improve compliance.

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Children speak of neglect in US asylum camps

The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and staff at US detention camps for children.

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Pollution: ‘We can smell and taste the traffic at school'

A primary school in Manchester sits on one of Europe's busiest roads where particle pollution levels exceed WHO limits.

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Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday

A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter.

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George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?

A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father.

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Bury Brexit hatchet and seize new opportunities, says CBI

The CBI says burying the Brexit hatchet and focusing on new opportunities will benefit everyone.

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US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title

Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title.

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Covid: Sniffer dogs could bolster screening at airports

Trials suggest dogs could contribute to efforts to prevent the spread of Covid at mass gatherings.

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New border scheme aims to make UK safer

People coming to the country without a visa or immigration status will need a permit, the government says.

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Lisa Shaw: BBC Radio Newcastle presenter dies aged 44

The 44-year-old daytime presenter loved being on air and was "cherished by many", her family says.

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In pictures: DR Congo's Mount Nyiragongo erupts, sparking mass evacuation

Thousands flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupts near Goma city.

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Covid-19: Jabs effective against Indian variant and lockdown confessions

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

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China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners

At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site.

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Glastonbury live-stream delivers a rush of nostalgia in the face of failure

The concert brought back fond memories, despite technical problems disrupting the live-stream.

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Rural crime: Bodycams for farmers as they fight rural crime

Police are helping farmers in north Wales to use technology to tackle thefts and scams.

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Eurovision 2021 in pictures: The best of the ceremony

A look at some of the acts who performed on stage at this year's show in Rotterdam.

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Israel-Gaza: What Bella Hadid’s stance says about changing conversations

Social media conversations on Israel-Gaza are changing, but why are many celebrities still staying quiet?

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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy's MÃ¥neskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.

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Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones

Thousands are still searching for their loved ones 25 years after Guatemala's armed conflict ended.

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Postcards: Londoners' lockdown secrets revealed

Eleanor Tattersfield sent out postcards asking people to divulge their lockdown secrets.

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‘I have dementia, but I’m still here, I’m still me’

Chris Higgins was diagnosed with dementia in lockdown after his wife noticed a change in his behaviour.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic

BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil.

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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.

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Jon Cruddas: Labour guru's plan to win back the working class

Veteran Labour thinker Jon Cruddas says the answer to the party's woes is staring it in the face.

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Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.

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How schools are turning the tide on nature deprivation

'Miss? What's a duck?' The question that convinced one school to adopt nature-friendly learning.

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Pregnancy after baby loss: 'We felt guilty for being excited'

After losing their son hours after he was born, Iona and Luke had mixed emotions about getting pregnant again.

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India coronavirus: A tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.

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Martin Bashir: I never wanted to harm Diana and don't believe we did

The journalist says he is "deeply sorry" to Princes William and Harry over the 1995 Panorama interview.

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'Did weak wi-fi password lead the police to our door?'

A young family had their computers and phones seized after, it seems, their router was hacked.

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Mayhill: 'Enhanced' police patrols after officers hurt in riot

Cars were burnt out and house windows smashed as 200 people ran riot in an area of Swansea.

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McDonald's: Animal rights group blockades depots, activists say

Animal Rebellion says it is stopping restaurant supplies from leaving four UK distribution centres.

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Covid-19: Vaccines for 32 and 33-year-olds in England, and should children have jab?

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

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Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned

The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected.

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Diana interview: BBC will get chance to make changes itself - government source

The government wants to see changes following the inquiry into the BBC's 1995 Diana interview.

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Covid vaccine: 32 and 33-year-olds in England now invited to book

One million more people will get text messages inviting them to book the first dose of their vaccine.

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Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash

The incident happened as the plane was trying to land in bad weather in Kaduna state, the military says.

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Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal

The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein.

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Covid: Out in Brighton on the first Friday night after rules ease

"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.

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Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes'

Martin Patience gets to the source of Lebanon's water crisis.

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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

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Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic?

Videos of people sticking magnets to their arms where they claim they’ve had the Covid vaccine have gone viral. We debunk this so-called magnet challenge.

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Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest

After being cancelled and replaced by an online 'event' last year, the competition is back on and welcoming over 3,000 fans to the live show.

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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

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'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora.

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The 10-year-old boy who beat a chess grandmaster - but didn't want to boast

Frederick Waldhausen Gordon is just 10 years old and has already defeated a chess grandmaster.

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George Best: How Man Utd legend left for Dunstable Town

George Best was still only 28. A mercurial genius when on song for Manchester United, his next move was to Dunstable Town.

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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.

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Timeline: Martin Bashir's actions from Diana interview to Dyson report

An inquiry into Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana in 1995 concludes that he acted in a “deceitful” way.

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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds

Humanitarian convoys arrive as Gazans take stock of the damage from 11 days of intense fighting.

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Eurovision: United Kingdom's hopes rest on James Newman

Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from Rotterdam?

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Covid-19: Sewage testing ramped up in England

Programme to test wastewater for the virus that causes Covid now covers two-thirds of England's population.

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Behind the scenes of Glastonbury's live-stream concert

The five-hour show stars Jorja Smith, Coldplay and Haim - all playing to a deserted Worthy Farm.

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Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

Its government says that from Monday it will not require UK tourists to have a Covid PCR test.

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Parkrun resumption delayed after fewer than half of venues approved return

Parkrun will not resume on 5 June after fewer than half of its venues approve the return of the 5km runs.

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Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street.

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Oti Mabuse and Arlene Phillips to stage Cher musical

The Strictly dancer and ex-judge will stage the musical, which has already been a hit on Broadway.

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Covid-19: Stillbirth risk may increase with virus and review of Scotland's levels due

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

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Mayhill: Swansea rioters face robust action, police vow

One man spoke of how a "mob" turned on him, throwing bricks at his family and their home in Swansea.

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Windrush victims still waiting for compensation - watchdog

Campaigners have raised concerns about the low number of compensation payments to victims.

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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

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Prince Harry says heavy drinking masked pain of mum Diana's death

Prince Harry also says he was willing to turn to drugs to cope with grief, and had panic attacks.

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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.

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Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher

A study suggests that while the overall risks remain low, coronavirus may increase stillbirths.

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Contaminated blood inquiry: Matt Hancock to give evidence

The health secretary will face questions about compensation for victims of contaminated blood on Friday.

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Schools set to lose £118m funding for poor pupils

Pupils who became eligible between October 2020 and January 2021 will not now be counted until October 2021.

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Higher plastic bag charge comes into force in England

Single-use plastic carrier bags in English shops now cost 10p, twice the previous price.

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Author Hilary Mantel says UK needs written constitution

The Wolf Hall writer bases her views on Boris Johnson's 2019 attempt to suspend Parliament.

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The Papers: Princes' 'rage and sadness' at BBC 'lies' to Diana

The findings of an inquiry into a BBC interview with Princess Diana dominates Friday's front pages.

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George Nkencho killing: 'The door closed and then I heard the shots'

George Nkencho was shot dead by police officers outside his Dublin home in December 2020.

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Quiz of the week: Eurovision, Ariana Grande and the 99

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

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India Covid: Dying mother's final message

Dimple Arora was a 34 year-old-dentist with everything to live for when she died of Covid-19.

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Severely ill - and still made to quarantine in a hotel

The law says some severely ill are exempt from hotel quarantine - but they don't always get a choice.

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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.

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Olivia Rodrigo has become 2021's biggest pop star - here's how

She seemingly arrived from nowhere, but the Drivers License singer has been preparing for this all her life.

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Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health

Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda.

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St Ives: 'Unluckiest' swan becomes a mum after raft rescue

A boatyard worker was determined the swan's eggs would hatch after watching them fail for 10 years.

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Wedding joy for Warwickshire couple amid cancer treatment

Owen Murray and Laura Dear tied the knot in front of 30 guests at a ceremony.

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Covid: Use common sense on overseas travel, says Shapps

The transport secretary says people should only go to amber countries in "exceptional circumstances".

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Covid-19: 'Common sense' call over foreign travel, and cash for NHS Wales backlog

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

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Baby death raises questions over maternity care

Parents Beth and Dan Wankiewicz are looking for answers over the death of their son Clay last year.

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Four beheaded in Guatemala prison riot, police say

At least four prisoners are beheaded during a fight between rival gangs at a jail in Quetzaltenango.

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Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue.

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Nord Stream 2: Biden waives US sanctions on Russian pipeline

The US also waives sanctions on a Putin ally who leads the firm behind the Nord Stream 2 project.

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Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe

Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission.

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The Venezuelans fleeing to Colombia to avoid fighting

Thousands have fled intense armed clashes which involve Venezuela’s army and Colombia’s rebel groups.

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NI Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for 25-29 group

People aged from 25 to 29 years are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine from Thursday.

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296 people donate organs in first year of new consent law

Max and Keira's Law presumes all adults in England as potential organ donors unless they opt out.

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'Levelling up' must be more targeted, say peers

Lords warn Boris Johnson's pledge will leave deprived areas "short-changed" if not focused correctly.

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Meet the YouTubers who stood for Mayor of London

Niko Omilana and Max Fosh are two prominent YouTubers who stood for London mayor at the election.

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Butlin's resorts back open for business

Butlin's holiday resort in Skegness, Lincolnshire, welcomed back visitors and staff this week.

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Sixteen-year-olds try to break into China's livestream market

Xiao Yu is hoping for a career in livestream selling, an industry expected to grow to a value of £200bn in 2021.

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Eurovision 2021: Covid upsets Iceland's live shows

Iceland's entrant Daði og Gagnamagnið will no longer be performing live at Eurovision.

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US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?

The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries.

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'This is NYC's rebirth' says food truck owner

Kostas Plagos is excited for the city to reopen and customers to return to his curbside eatery.

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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due

Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation.

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Teachers' grades biased to more 'agreeable' pupils

Psychologists warn teachers' grades will be influenced by students' personality rather than ability.

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Latin jokes: How the civil service is posher than in the 1960s

A behavioural code makes it harder for working-class mandarins to reach the top, report says.

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The Papers: Holiday 'police' to visit homes amid travel 'chaos'

Some papers report fears over travel, while others look at the status of plans to end lockdown in June.

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Covid-19: Government's pandemic plans criticised and double-booking holidays

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

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

'We've booked two summer holidays for the same time'

UK holidaymakers are reportedly double-booking breaks this summer to make sure they don't miss out.

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Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery

Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s.

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New York prosecutor says Trump inquiry now 'criminal'

A spokesman for the state's top prosecutor says the inquiry is "no longer purely civil".

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Daniel Morgan: Delay to axe murder report 'kick in teeth'

Publication of the report into Daniel Morgan's unsolved murder is held up by a Home Office review.

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Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott

The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses.

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Covid: Government criticised over pre-pandemic planning

Ministers failed to prepare for a threat on the scale of the pandemic, the spending watchdog says.

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Rape victims: Calls for pre-recorded evidence to be used in trials

Seeing defendants face-to-face in court causes unnecessary stress, the victims' commissioner says.

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Newspaper headlines: Holiday rules 'chaos' and PM Covid nurse quits NHS

Many front pages report on confusion surrounding the government's advice on international travel.

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George Floyd one year on: Reflections from the UK

The BBC's Adina Campbell speaks to people in Coventry about the legacy of George Floyd's death.

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Kabul attack: 'You have to be brave to send your child to school'

Mothers speak of their grief and fear after bomb blasts near a Kabul school killed at least 85 people, many of them schoolgirls.

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People pay to watch me play chess

With chess surging in popularity, a group of young, charismatic players have built huge audiences online.

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'Women are perfectionists - it can hold us back'

Anna Brailsford from Code First Girls on the personality trait she thinks holds women back at work.

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Robot artist Ai-Da self-portraits go on display

Self-portraits by Ai-Da, an artist android, go on display at the Design Museum in London.

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Covid India variant: Where is it, how does it spread and is it more infectious?

B.1.617.2 is dominant in some parts of the country - but it doesn't have to be cause for panic yet.

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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims

Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks.

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Under deadly attack French police demand better protection

Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month.

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Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook

The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats.

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Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay

Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people.

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Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds

On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony.

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Unpublished hospital patient safety reports exposed

BBC Panorama finds dozens of reports into concerns over hospital services have not been made public.

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UK government to pay older farmers to retire

Older farmers will be paid to retire under a UK government scheme to bring new blood into the trade.

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UK must do better over electric cars - MPs

They're still too expensive and there are not enough charging points, a report warns.

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Over a million needed hospital care for obesity

The record number provides the clearest indication yet of the scale of the problem in 2020.

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Four men bailed in anti-Semitism video investigation

Police arrested four men in connection with a video appearing to show anti-Semitic abuse shouted from a car.

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Fred West: Police to excavate cafe toilet in missing girl search

Police searching for Mary Bastholm will examine six areas of a Gloucester cafe she worked at.

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Covid-19: Vaccine call amid variant fears and 'signs of recovery' in job market

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

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UK jobless rate falls slightly to 4.8% in March

The jobs market is showing "early signs of recovery", with the number of workers on payrolls rising.

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Climate change: Ban all gas boilers from 2025 to reach net-zero

A ban on gas boilers from 2025 is one step to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, say energy experts.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Universities keeping lectures online into autumn term

A student petition calls it "ridiculous" as some UK universities keep lectures online for next term.

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Coronavirus: Ministers to step up vaccine take up calls amid variant fears

Matt Hancock is urging anyone who is unsure about having a Covid jab to "look at the situation in Bolton".

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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says

The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout.

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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.

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Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income

The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier.

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Porn blocker 'missing' from Online Safety Bill prompts concern

Campaigners are "astonished" that a promised age check for porn is not in the Online Safety Bill.

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Green light for 'net zero' equivalent for nature

The government is expected to announce a legally-binding target for 2030 to halt nature loss.

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Long Covid pay decision for key workers could take a year

There is increasing concern about financial support if people can't return to work.

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Russia spy chief suggests West behind SolarWinds cyber-attack

Sergei Naryshkin speaks to the BBC in a rare interview about 2020's SolarWinds cyber-attack in the US.

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Newspaper headlines: Fears over variant spread as millions reunited

Many papers report fears that the Indian variant could delay the planned end of lockdown in June.

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Powerful portraits of girls on the cusp of adolescence

Carolyn Mendelsohn spent six years photographing dozens of girls aged between 10 and 12.

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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...