Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Man apologises over Prof Chris Whitty park footage

A man says he is sorry for "any upset caused" over video with England's chief medical officer.

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Miami building collapse: 'People went to sleep, and then they died'

Pablo Rodríguez's mother and grandmother were in a Miami apartment building when it collapsed.

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China celebrates Communist Party's 100th anniversary

In a speech marking the event, President Xi Jinping warned against anyone oppressing China.

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How a US teen developed an app to help his sister talk

Sixteen-year-old Archer Calder developed an app to help his nonverbal sister Della communicate.

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Covid-19 furlough scheme starts to be scaled back

As financial support reduces, we hear from a worker who has been on and off furlough for 15 months.

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Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.

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100-year-old celebrates birthday by climbing O2 in wheelchair

Harry White, a veteran from east London, climbs the O2 to celebrate his 100th birthday.

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Theatrics or threat: How to handle China's Communist party at 100

There is much debate about how to deal with China's authoritarian politics, reports the BBC's John Sudworth.

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Covid: Misleading stat claims more vaccinated people die

Vaccines reduce the risk of death but do not eliminate it completely.

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King's Lynn: The community shop with a chair for those who 'are not OK'

A community tells how its local shop has helped it cope during the pandemic and lockdowns.

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The Easter Island pianist playing for her home's future

Mahani Teave returned to the world's most remote inhabited island to help preserve its culture.

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The Amazon sellers who sold up and became millionaires

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out.

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Cillian Murphy is sorry for everything in poignant post-apocalyptic film

All of This Unreal Time, which premieres in Manchester this week, charts a man's existential journey.

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Covid transmission 'common' in pet cats and dogs

Pet owners with Covid could infect about 20% of cats and dogs, although most symptoms are mild.

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'Right to Repair' law will extend lifespan of products, government says

Appliances will be cheaper to run, the government says, under plans that will extend the lifespan of household goods.

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UK's furlough scheme starts to wind down

Employers will start paying part of workers' furlough wages as the job support scheme is withdrawn.

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Pupil self-isolation Covid impact 'not monitored'

The government cannot say how many infections are being prevented by sending pupils home.

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William and Harry to unveil Diana statue at Kensington Palace

It will be unveiled at Diana's former home, Kensington Palace, on what would have been her 60th birthday.

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The Papers: 'Jab in each arm' plans, and 'mass events fear'

Thursday's papers include vaccine booster plans, fears over big events and England's Euro 2020 quarter-final.

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Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad'

Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned.

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The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl

Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream.

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What is making Wimbledon Centre Court so slippery?

After Serena Williams and Adrian Mannarino injure themselves on Centre Court, BBC Sport looks at why grass courts are slippery and what impact it can have.

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Covid-19: New research into coronavirus impact and green travel list expanded

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

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Covid: Malta, Madeira and Balearics on green travel list

Holidaymakers will no longer have to self-isolate on their return to the UK from these areas.

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Euro 2020: England focus turns to Ukraine for quarter-finals

A victory in Rome on Saturday would see England reach the Euro semi-finals for first time in 25 years.

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Afghanistan: US commander warns of possible civil war after withdrawal

The country could face "very hard times" after American troops withdraw, General Scott Miller says.

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Settled status: EU citizens urged apply to stay in UK now or lose rights

Labour is calling for the deadline to be extended amid fears that thousands could lose UK residency.

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Thomas Gainsborough's Blue Boy to return to the UK after 100 years

One of British art's most famous paintings is to go on show in London 100 years after it left.

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Flying car completes test flight between airports

The vehicle runs on regular fuel and can travel up to 1,000km while airborne, its creator says.

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021: Shortlist revealed

The competition has received more than 4,500 entries from people in 75 countries.

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Long Covid: Teenager was so ill she thought she might die

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

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What is the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The EU is to formally agree to postpone trade changes part of the Northern Ireland Protocol, but what is it?

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Benjamin Zephaniah calls for more diversity in GCSE texts

Research suggests less than one percent of authors featured in GCSE English Literature are from an ethnic minority background.

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Batley and Spen by-election: What's at stake for the main political parties?

The constituency will be electing a new MP on Thursday, but the parties contesting the seat have a lot riding on the result.

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Hong Kong: How life has changed under the national security law

Seven city residents tell the BBC how the new law has fundamentally changed their lives.

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Lady Boss documentary film "recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon

Filmmaker Laura Fairrie wants to celebrate Collins' books about female sexual desire and freedom.

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Pinjra Tod: Women's rights activists finally free in India

Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita spent a year in prison, accused of 'masterminding' Delhi riots.

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Covid death rate 25% higher in Greater Manchester - report

Life expectancy declined more in the North West in 2020 than in England overall, a report finds.

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Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage

Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage.

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Brexit: EU to postpone ban on British meat sales in NI

It comes as a judgement is due in a court challenge to the lawfulness of the NI Protocol.

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Disabled needs forgotten during Covid, BBC research reveals

Interviews uncover a comprehensive picture of the hidden disability fallout of the pandemic.

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The Papers: 'Three Lions Thump Old Enemy' and 'Time to Dream'

Wednesday's papers mark England reaching the Euro 2020 quarter-finals after a knockout win over Germany.

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Canada weather: Dozens dead as heatwave shatters records

The temperature in Lytton, British Columbia, soared to 47.9C on Monday.

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Covid: How Delta exposed Australia's pandemic weaknesses

Australia's most dangerous virus surge in a year has prompted lockdowns and calls for faster vaccinations.

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Hong Kong bans all incoming flights from UK over Covid concerns

The city is worried about the more infectious Delta strain and ranks Britain as a 'high risk' country.

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Is it time for England to redefine their biggest rivalry?

BBC Sport looks at a Euro 2020 last-16 fixture that could lay the groundwork for what England v Germany means for a whole new generation.

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Stars call for 'gadget levy' to fund UK creatives

A small percentage of devices' cost should go into a fund for UK creators and performers, a group says.

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Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis

Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned.

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Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets

More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed.

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Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs

Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits.

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Inside India's deadly mucormycosis fungus epidemic

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye visits a ward battling India's mucormycosis epidemic in the wake of Covid.

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The precarious life of a Gaza fisherman

Fishermen in Gaza eke out a precarious living amid restrictions over where they can cast their nets.

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British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports

Some 460 anti-Semitic incidents were reported to the Community Security Trust from 8 May to 7 June.

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Euro 2020: Justice DJ and producer Gaspard Augé on his 'epic' football theme song

One half of the French-electro stars, Gaspard Augé, has provided the soundtrack to a summer of football.

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Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps

A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts.

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'Holiday food poisoning left me paralysed'

Malcolm Brown developed a rare autoimmune disease after suffering food poisoning while on a self-catering trip.

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A Pride symbol vandalised in Canada's 'prettiest little town' 

A rainbow pedestrian crossing in Paris, Ontario was vandalised, and the town rallied to fix it.

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Israeli minister's landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties

Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations.

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Covid: School isolation rules could end in autumn

Parents' frustration is mounting over the disruption to children's education and their own working lives.

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Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds

Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds.

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Mobile phone ban plan to improve school behaviour

Phone bans and other ways to create "calm classrooms" are considered in a consultation on discipline.

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Picasso painting found in Athens years after gallery heist

Greek police say they have recovered two valuable pieces of art stolen more than nine years ago.

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Police are failing to protect shop workers, say MPs

A Home Affairs Committee report is calling for new laws to help protect shop workers from abuse.

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Covid: Parents 'were treated like criminals' as their son lay dying

Ollie Bibby's parents are "livid" that Matt Hancock broke rules that they were forced to observe.

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The Papers: Javid's 'freedom fight' and PM 'rewrites history'

Tuesday's papers focus on lifting lockdown in England, and the aftermath of Matt Hancock's resignation.

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US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago.

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Sunday, June 27, 2021

Probation services return to public control

Seven years after then Justice Secretary Chris Grayling's changes, the system is reverting back.

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Covid-19: Defence secretary and military heads self-isolate

Ben Wallace and senior commanders quarantine after armed forces boss tests positive for coronavirus.

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Heads of the Valleys: 50mph limit plan causes 'frustration'

After seven years changing a busy five-mile stretch into a dual carriageway, its speed limit could stay

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'Black rainstorm' warning delays Hong Kong trading

It was the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with at least 70mm of rain forecast.

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Covid: Loneliness a 'bigger health risk than smoking or obesity'

Activities such as dance classes being prescribed by the NHS are vital, isolation sufferers say.

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Covid: Sajid Javid to update MPs on lifting measures in England

MPs will hear the details of a data review, used to determine if an easing can happen before 19 July.

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FCA bans world's largest crypto-currency exchange Binance

The financial watchdog has ruled that Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity in the UK.

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Matt Hancock: Labour calls for investigation into private emails

It follows a newspaper report that Matt Hancock used his personal email account for government business.

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Small businesses urgently call for more Covid support

Payments on VAT and loans kick in from next week but many companies cannot operate until 19 July.

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Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country.

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Mother's plea after daughter dies swallowing battery

Harper-Lee Fanthorpe died in hospital in Stoke-on-Trent in May after swallowing a battery from a remote control.

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Love Island: ITV2 dating show returns after 18-month break

After a pandemic-enforced gap, the ITV2 dating show returns on Monday with 11 new islanders.

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'I'm just an ordinary old chap who wanted to fly'

A 106-year-old war veteran completes his bucket list dream of flying a plane by using a simulator.

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Papua's sacred forest for women only

For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution.

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The cat cafe helping homeless felines

Java Whiskers is London’s latest cat cafe and is currently home to nine felines who have been looking for new owners.

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Covid vaccines and periods: Your questions answered

We ask a reproductive immunologist what the long and short-term effects of a vaccine might be.

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Anne Robinson on Countdown and cancel culture

The presenter is taking over from Nick Hewer as the host of Channel 4's daytime quiz show.

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Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia

Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated.

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Pandemic work stress: How I learned to deal with it

The disruption caused by the pandemic has raised fears of burnout, but workers are finding solutions.

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Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally

Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability.

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The tech helping parents look after their babies

A growing number of technology firms are aiming to help reduce the anxiety of new mums and dads.

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Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country.

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The Papers: PM faces Hancock questions and Javid starts new job

Events surrounding Matt Hancock's departure as health secretary still feature prominently in the papers.

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'Was I just unlucky to get Covid after double vaccine?' asks Marr

The BBC's Andrew Marr fell ill with coronavirus, despite being vaccinated twice.

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Sajid Javid replaces Hancock as health secretary

The former chancellor replaces Matt Hancock, who quit after breaching Covid rules by kissing a colleague.

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More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land

In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week.

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Classified Ministry of Defence documents found at bus stop

The papers contain details about UK warship HMS Defender and the British military.

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The Dig: Netflix film helps boost Sutton Hoo visitor numbers

The movie about ancient treasures found at Sutton Hoo features Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.

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Covid-19: Matt Hancock resigns, and homeless eviction ban

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

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Saturday, June 26, 2021

Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt

It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public.

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Milton Keynes: Police find seriously injured child and dead man

The shooting incident in Milton Keynes has prompted a mandatory referral to the policing watchdog.

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Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing

Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse.

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China's changes through one man's lens

Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China.

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The LGBT people forced 'back in the closet' when they enter residential care

Rita spent her final years in sheltered accommodation where she felt forced to keep her sexuality secret.

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Henry VIII: Uncovering the Mary Rose's ethnically diverse crew

Archaeologists believe bone samples offer the first evidence a black sailor was among the crew.

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Aimee Fuller: Olympian tests 'flying surfboard' on Thames

Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller takes an electric surfboard for a spin on the River Thames.

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‘It all could have all ended for me that day'

Sean O'Hare suffered a double stroke, but 10 months on he regularly hikes in the Mourne Mountains.

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Long Covid: 'I've blood clots, a braced leg and damaged heart... but I'm home'

For three months, Bill Wilson lived a nightmare, trapped behind a plastic facemask fighting Covid.

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'I spent £70,000 on pilot training but can't get a job'

Newly qualified pilots are indebted and jobless as airlines reel from the pandemic, says the industry.

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Martha Lane Fox: Are we ready to live more of our lives online?

Lockdown has catapulted us into a screen-based "hybrid" reality, says tech pioneer Martha Lane Fox.

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Outcry over South Africa's multiple husbands proposal

Critics says it would be "un-African" for a woman to have more than one husband at the same time.

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Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana

The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means...

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Pride month: Five stories from around the world

From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party.

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A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green

The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity.

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The Papers: 'Matt finished' as 'humiliated' Hancock quits

The former health secretary's departure after kissing senior aide dominates Sunday's papers.

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Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting

President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday.

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Miami building collapse: Demands for answers grow

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says families "have a right to know" how the building collapsed.

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Covid-19: 'Grab a jab' under way and Covid families' anger at Hancock

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

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Friday, June 25, 2021

Covid-19: 'Grab a jab' for all over-18s opens in England

Any adult will be able to get a vaccine without an appointment this weekend at hundreds of walk-in sites.

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Matt Hancock kiss: Covid families warn it could undermine efforts against virus

People may ignore Covid guidelines as they have seen the health secretary doing so, campaigners warn.

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Covid quarantine hotels: Women say they were sexually harassed by guards

One woman tells the BBC a security guard employed by G4S mimed sex while they were alone in a lift.

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Armed Forces Day: Coin honouring Prince Philip unveiled

The special edition coin features a portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh that was approved in 2008.

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Kamala Harris visits US border amid migrant crisis

The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash.

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Covid vaccine: Novavax trial volunteer's French holiday in jeopardy

Tom Williams says he has been refused an approved jab after taking part in the Novavax vaccine.

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Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma

Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus.

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Bioluminescence: Photographer's five-year wait to capture blue sea glow

Gareth Mon Jones says he went to the beach 15 nights in a row to find a bioluminescence display.

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Ely pub's 'quirky' tankard investigated by council

The giant drinking vessel on the side of a pub is described as "a monstrosity" on social media.

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Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead

Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic.

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UFO Pentagon report: Do Americans believe something's out there?

A highly anticipated US government report on UFOs has been released. Is the truth out there?

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 June 2021

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

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Sea shanty singer's rise from postie to popstar 'kind of thing you dream of'

Nathan Evans talks to BBC Scotland's The Edit about playing the Brits and being on the bill at TRNSMT.

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Infected blood: Parents and pupils reveal they were kept in dark at stricken school

In a week of harrowing testimony, ex-pupils described how 72 friends died of Aids and hepatitis.

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E10 petrol: What is it and can my car run it?

A more eco-friendly petrol is coming to filling stations in the UK - but it's not suitable for all cars.

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'Working from home has helped me keep a full-time job'

People reveal how technology has helped or hindered them during the pandemic, using #MyAccessiblePandemic.

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William Blake: Biography offers glimpse into artist and poet's visionary mind

A new book, and fresh medical studies, seem to re-frame the artist and poet's famous visions.

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The students calling out China on Australia's campuses

Students in Australia speaking out against the Chinese state are facing threats and intimidation.

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Colombia President Iván Duque's helicopter hit by gunfire

Iván Duque says his aircraft was shot while he was flying near the border with Venezuela.

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German knife attack: Three dead and five wounded in Würzburg

A Somali man arrested after the attack had been mentally unstable recently, police say.

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The Papers: Hancock hangs on - but will it be 'Barnard Castle moment?'

Saturday's papers are dominated by the pictures and fallout of the health secretary kissing an aide.

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Inaccurate gas and electricity bills criticised

The problem puts an extra strain on finances already affected by the pandemic, Citizens Advice says.

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A&Es 'overwhelmed' by children with mild winter viruses, doctors warn

Winter viruses are flourishing as more people mix, and a doctor's chief says A&Es are struggling to cope.

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Gibraltar votes to ease tough abortion laws

Referendum results show support for lifting the rules, which are some of the harshest in Europe.

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Covid-19: NHS Test and Trace weaknesses remain, says watchdog

National Audit Office says winter test results took too long in England and too many consultants are used.

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Crackonosh: How hackers are using gamers to become crypto-rich

Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games.

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The online scammers renting out other people's homes

Fraudsters copy adverts from legitimate websites before taking deposits and fees from their victims.

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The police rape interview that shocked 1980s Britain

A BBC film showing police aggressively questioning a woman caused uproar in Britain in 1982.

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Why New York Pride parade has barred uniformed police officers

Pride organisers have barred uniformed police officers from participating until 2025.

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Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid

When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold.

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Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation

Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21.

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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere.

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Love Island: What I wish I’d known before entering the villa

From which pyjamas to wear to getting therapy when things go wrong, ex-islanders share their tips.

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India's opinionated feminist and her viral wedding ad

The BBC speaks to those behind an Indian matrimonial ad seeking a "non-farting, non-burping, rich man".

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The valuable car part gone in 60 seconds

Why international criminal networks are behind a jump in the theft of catalytic converters.

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Nicaragua's fragile leader and his ruthless crackdown on rivals

Critics say the arrests of presidential hopefuls in Nicaragua reflect President Ortega's insecurity.

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UK's departing spy tech chief: We're at serious risk if we lose edge

Science is transforming espionage and many countries are taking advantage, says Prof Finkelstein.

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Covid: How do you feel about going back to the office?

As lockdown restrictions are set to lifted, how do people feel about going back to the office

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JP Saxe: How writing about the apocalypse changed my life

JP Saxe's career changed with the release of If The World Was Ending - and so did his love life.

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'We're trying to convince them' - Some GB Olympians 'don't want vaccine'

The head of the British Olympic Association (BOA) says some members of Team GB refuse to have the Covid-19 vaccine

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BBC appeals to UN over Iran's harassment of Persian service staff

Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned.

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Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages

As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone.

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The Papers: Green list holiday 'joy' and 'confusion'

Friday's papers react to the news that more countries are being added to the UK's green travel list.

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New type of ancient human discovered in Israel

Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Dog tidies Leeds park by collecting plastic bottles

Harley the Labrador picks up discarded bottles on his morning walk to be binned by his owner.

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Covid: Scientists study 290 day positive Covid recovery

Dave Smith, 72, from Bristol, was sent to hospital seven times over the last 10 months.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong bids emotional farewell to pro-democracy paper

Pro-democracy paper Apple Daily published its final edition amid moving support from locals.

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Athens priest arrested for acid attack on bishops

The suspect was allegedly caught with cocaine and threw acid during his disciplinary hearing.

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Covid: UK's foreign travel traffic light lists due to be reviewed

Travel bosses want more countries on the green list, as the government prepares for its three-week update.

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Long Covid: More than two million in England may have suffered, study suggests

Symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath can persist for months.

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Gulf between PM's promises and action on climate change, advisory group warns

There's a gulf between Boris Johnson's words and deeds on climate change, an advisory group warns.

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Outdated hospital oxygen systems ‘risk to patients’, review warns

Systems could not always cope with surges in demand during the winter wave in England, a review says.

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Only 27% of students think university 'good value' during pandemic - survey

Students found the experience of university in the pandemic not worth the cost, says survey.

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Buckingham Palace reveals 8.5% ethnic minority staff

Royal accounts show 8.5% of household staff are of ethnic minority - its target for 2022 is 10%.

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South African 10 babies story not true, inquiry finds

Gosiame Sithole was not recently pregnant and is receiving psychological support, officials say.

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Forced adoption: 'This is where my baby was taken from me'

Elspeth Ross in among the thousands of Scottish women who were forced to give up their babies.

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Why has the Hoover Dam hit an historically low water level?

The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies.

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Ros Atkins looks at the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily

Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.

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Nigeria child abduction: Kidnappers demand millions for a child's life

Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December.

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Royal finances: Where does the Queen get her money?

The Royal Family will open its books on Thursday to show how the Queen spent her money last year.

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What is the Great Reset - and how did it get hijacked by conspiracy theories?

A global Covid recovery plan by the World Economic Forum has inspired false rumours about the creation of a tyrannical world government.

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Gold rush fuels armed violence in Brazilian Amazon

Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises.

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James Bond's French haunts give licence to thrill

Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now?

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How fashion designers flipped to athleisure during Covid

Couture fashion houses had to rethink their clothes to survive the pandemic but the switch may last.

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Sir Keir Starmer picks ex-Tony Blair aide as interim communications chief

Matthew Doyle's appointment comes amid a shake-up of the Labour leader's backroom team.

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Germany v Hungary: Fans wear rainbow colours at Allianz Arena before Group F game

Germany fans show their support for the LGBT community before their country's Euro 2020 Group F game with Hungary.

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The Papers: Drama aboard HMS Defender, and manslaughter PC

The incident involving the British warship sailing in Crimea features on several of Thursday's papers.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Pentagon UFO report: Here's what we know

A new report is expected to reveal what the US military knows about unexplained flying objects.

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Brexit: EU citizens given 28-day deadline to apply to stay in UK

The Home Office says people with a reasonable excuse for a delay can complete their forms later.

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New Alan Turing £50 note enters circulation

The old £50 and £20 banknotes will be withdrawn by October next year, the Bank of England says.

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Festivals face devastating consequences without insurance scheme, MPs warn

MPs on the Public Accounts Committee call on the government to provide cancellation insurance.

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Trust in news has grown in the UK during pandemic, research shows

Appetite for reliable reporting has increased but trust still below pre-Brexit levels, report says.

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The trainer boss who even has a pair for funerals

Richard Johnson of Foot Locker has a pair of trainers for every occasion - even weddings and funerals.

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Streaming TV giants face tighter UK regulation

The government says there's an "inconsistent, ad-hoc and potentially harmful gap in regulation".

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Keira Bell: NHS trust appeals against puberty blockers ruling

The appeal centres around whether under-16s can consent to using puberty blockers.

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Covid: Ivermectin to be studied as possible treatment in UK

Scientists begin to give the drug to over-50s with symptoms to see if it can keep them out of hospital.

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Foreign aid watchdog criticises government over handling of spending cuts

The Foreign Office is accused of lacking transparency and openness on spending reductions.

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What is different about the new £50 bank note?

A behind-the-scenes look inside a high-security banknote printing plant.

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Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide

Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes.

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 'I'd never seen anything like it in a video game'

Tam Kalinkse, one of the men responsible for gaming's most loveable hedgehog, speaks to Newsbeat.

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Wind turbines: How UK wants to become 'Saudi Arabia of wind'

With Britain's offshore wind power capacity growing at speed, we see how huge turbines are installed.

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How many more EU nationals in UK than previously thought?

Five years on from referendum, it turns out there were far more EU nationals in the UK than was thought.

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Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites

International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s.

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Time: How realistic is the BBC prison drama?

From blackmail to bullying, those with experience of the inside unpick the hard-hitting BBC drama.

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Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists

Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours.

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CEO Secrets: 'My billion-pound company has no office'

How Britain's youngest billionaire works differently - setting his firm up to thrive in lockdown.

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Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic

Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests.

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Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill

The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate.

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Sex abuse victim's shock at seeing attacker back in community

Leah Walker says she was "devastated" when her abuser was allowed back to the area where she lives.

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The Papers: Foreign travel hope, and 'no Indyref2 before 2024'

A mix of stories lead Wednesday's front pages, including fresh hopes for changes to travel quarantine rules.

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Covid-19: Sturgeon to confirm easing delay and Love Island returns

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

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Monday, June 21, 2021

Daniel Morgan case: Ex-suspect denies corruption hindered police investigation

Jonathan Rees, acquitted in 2011, drank with police while a suspect in the murder of Daniel Morgan.

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Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs?

Doctors fear rising concern fuelled by the government's change in advice may slow down vaccinations.

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Cambodia charges environment activists with insulting the king

Accused of insulting the king, the environment activists face up to 10 years in prison.

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Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', Unesco says

The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it.

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New York mayoral election: What voters want from a new mayor

Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City.

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NFL: Carl Nassib becomes first active player to come out as gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay.

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New tool for under-18s to report nude photos of themselves online

Children who are worried a nude picture of themselves has been shared online can flag it up to be removed.

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Michelin-star restaurant stops serving lunch due to lack of staff

The founder of a Michelin-star restaurant says he had to reduce opening hours to manage shortages.

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Drop 'disproportionate' plan to ban noisy protests, government told

The right to free expression is in danger of being undermined, a parliamentary committee warns.

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Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break

A senior employee wrote on Twitter that the extra holiday was to deal with "collective burnout".

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Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries

Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus.

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A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot'

How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster.

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India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts

Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports.

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Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control?

With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan?

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How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary?

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Instagram model Demi Rose on why she joined OnlyFans

The model and influencer says she created an OnlyFans account to give her more career control.

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Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92'

Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why?

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Poorer white pupils neglected for decades, say MPs

Divisive terms like "white privilege" do not help and promote disharmony, the committee chairman says.

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Who could England face in Euro 2020 last 16? What do Scotland need to qualify?

England have secured a spot in the last 16, but what do Scotland need in the final group game and who might await them in the Euro 2020 knockout stages?

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Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to confirm delay to lockdown easing

The first minister is expected to announce a move to level zero in Scotland will be pushed back until mid-July.

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UK starts talks to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact

Membership would lower tariffs on exporting goods such as cars and whisky, the government says.

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The Papers: Covid chaos at Euros, and blow to foreign holidays

The news that Scotland footballer Billy Gilmour has tested positive for Covid features on many front pages.

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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict

Abiy Ahmed is hoping to secure a popular mandate, but polls are not being held in war-torn Tigray.

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Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser

It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company.

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South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds

Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz.

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Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory

The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan.

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Covid vaccine: We need answers on autumn booster plan, say health leaders

The government has already promised a Covid booster rollout but it is yet to set out how it will work.

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Covid: Music and comedy venue changes in Wales lockdown easing

Capacity rules in gig and comedy venues relaxed in a slight lifting on Welsh lockdown restrictions.

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New season tickets go on sale for part-time commuters

Passengers who travel to work two or three days a week now have the option of a flexible monthly ticket.

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US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'

The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.

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French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime

How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France.

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Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson

Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable".

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Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo

The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram.

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Contaminated blood inquiry: The school where dozens of pupils died

Ex-pupils caught up in the infected blood scandal decades ago will give evidence at an inquiry.

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The papers: Jab hope to save travel and pensions tax threat

The coronavirus vaccine rollout, foreign travel hopes and possible pension tax changes lead Monday's papers.

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Covid vaccine: Margaret Keenan reflects receiving world's first jab

Since receiving the world's first Covid-19 vaccine, Ms Keenan has stayed in contact with the nurse who administered it.

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'I play all the instruments in my Irish music band'

Caitríona Lagan is a 15-year-old All-Ireland champion musician who plays five instruments.

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South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life

Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life.

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Tankers and Transit vans sculpted into steel forests

Dan Rawlings has transformed a petrol lorry into a woodland sculpture with an environmental message.

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The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it?

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Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin

Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors.

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Nottingham Castle: How do you market a missing medieval castle?

Can a £30m refurbishment make up for the fact Nottingham's movie star castle is long gone?

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PM's research budget to make UK 'science superpower'

Boris Johnson says the country will be able to "breathe life into more breakthroughs that transform lives".

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France election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll

Early results indicate Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's parties have failed to make ground.

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Italy 1-0 Wales: The Euro 2020 loss in Rome which felt like a win for Wales

Wales celebrate one of their greatest defeats, a loss in Rome which takes them to the knockout stage of Euro 2020, where "the real stuff starts".

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DUP leadership: Donaldson favourite as nominations open

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has made it clear he intends to lead the party from Stormont as first minister.

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Gold coins lost in Black Death confusion found in Reepham

Hardly any of the leopard coins from 1344 have survived, an expert says.

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths and outdoor civil weddings

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

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Outdoor civil weddings and partnerships get the go ahead

The law change next month will allow ceremonies to take place in the open air in England and Wales.

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In pictures: Thousands take part in Poland's Pride march

People gather in Warsaw amid a backdrop of rising discrimination against Poland's LGBT community.

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Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse

All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school.

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Assisted dying bill to be lodged at Scottish Parliament

The proposals aim to introduce the right to an assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.

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Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride

Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride.

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'Finally having a wig puts the smile on your face'

A girl who donated her hair to a cancer charity found out a year later she has cancer herself.

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Factory Records: Exhibition explores 'vitally important' early years

A show charting Factory Records - from punk start-up to "influential force" - opens in Manchester.

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'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo

From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot.

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In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day

Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution.

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Covid: Why has the Delta variant spread so quickly in UK?

It is now the dominant strain in the UK - but the rest of the world may well follow suit.

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'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?

Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones?

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Return to the island where eagles watch you brush your teeth

Six months after Alex and Buffy moved to the Isle of Rum without visiting it, how has island life worked out?

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TV reunions: Why we're rarely 'on a break' from our favourite shows

High-profile TV reunions have never been more popular - but why now and what makes one successful?

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Shipping disruption: 'We're doing our best - but this is crippling'

Disruption in the shipping industry is creating a shortage of goods - and consumers face higher prices.

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Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps

Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers.

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Euro 2020: Wales travel to Italy's Roman fortress for final group game

Wales are within touching distance of the Euro 2020 knockout stage as they visit Rome for their final group game against an Italy side in ominous form.

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Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi

Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet.

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The papers: Fight against more lockdowns and Bercow joins Labour

An attempt to limit any further Covid restrictions is among a range of stories on the front pages.

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England captain Knight calls for five-day women's Tests after draw with India

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

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'Passive' & 'predictable' Spain in trouble - but can Lewandowski finally inspire Poland?

A lack of spark and too predictable? Spain are under pressure after another disappointing result as Robert Lewandowski ignites Poland's hopes

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Euro 2020: How Scotland's 'colossal' Billy Gilmour dominated at Wembley

BBC Sport pundits Danny Murphy and Charlie Adam praise the performance of Billy Gilmour in Scotland's 0-0 draw against England

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Jurgen Klinsmann: Former Tottenham striker keen on vacant manager's job

Jurgen Klinsmann says he has called Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy about the vacant manager's job and would "absolutely" take it.

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Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round

Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote.

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Mosh pits and no masks at Download Festival pilot

This weekend's Download Festival is part of a live event trial to see if large-scale gatherings are possible.

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Download Pilot Festival: Rock and metal event returns post-Covid

Rock and metal fans are dusting off their devil horns for the first Download Festival in two years.

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'I trained for a 1,000-mile cycle on chemotherapy'

Terminally ill Gaz Emmerson is cycling the length of Great Britain to raise money for others with sarcoma.

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Covid: Setback for EU in AstraZeneca legal fight and Download Festival resumes

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

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Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid

The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals.

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Chesham and Amersham by-election defeat a warning shot, says Tory co-chairman

Planning reforms for England and HS2 rail had dominated campaigning in Chesham and Amersham.

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Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military

In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo.

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Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion.

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Daniel Morgan: 'My dad had an axe embedded in his skull'

The son of Daniel Morgan speaks out after an inquiry into the Met's handling of his father's unsolved murder.

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The papers: 'Flopscotch' at the Euros and blue wall 'at risk'

The front pages focus on the England v Scotland stalemate at Wembley and the Lib Dem by-election win.

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Fashion: Suffolk influencers promote self-love with mid-size trends

Two midsize fashion influencers speak out about the importance of body positivity on social media.

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Week in pictures: 12 - 18 June 2021

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

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Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?

Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta?

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Squirrel's sinking feeling as Ipswich gardener thwarts food theft

Petroleum jelly stops a slippery customer from nabbing an easy lunch.

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France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency

France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote.

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North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year?

The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation?

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Can old traditions and tech help Singapore reach zero waste?

Singapore sees its traditional rag and bone collectors as key to its sustainability plans.

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Timothy Spall: 'I was crying, swearing and chucking paint'

He's played Lowry and Turner, and now the actor explains how he came to be holding his own art show.

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Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country

After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future.

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Shanghai gallery removes artwork ranking women by looks

The gallery in Shanghai pulls the video piece "Uglier and Uglier" after a backlash.

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated?

The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday.

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Giant rhino fossils in China show new species was 'taller than giraffe'

The Paraceratherium linxiaense was taller than a giraffe and weighed as much as four large African elephants.

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How market research reveals what you really think

By sifting and analysing huge amounts of data, market researchers say they can find out what's on your mind.

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Kim Jong-un prepares for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US

North Korea had earlier snubbed efforts by the Biden's administration to establish diplomatic talks.

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Chesham and Amersham by-election won by Lib Dems

The party leader says overturning a 16,000 majority sends a "shockwave through British politics".

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Iranians vote in presidential election marred by disqualification row

All but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani are regarded as hardliners.

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Covid: Disruption to surgery 'will affect millions'

There were 1.5 million fewer procedures in 2020 than expected, a study in England and Wales suggests.

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Police to crack down on drones flown dangerously

Anyone flouting the rules faces having their drone confiscated, being fined or even imprisonment.

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Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England

Everyone aged 18 and over in the country can now make an appointment for their first vaccination.

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Duchess of Cambridge launches 'landmark' centre for childhood

The centre will shape the Duchess of Cambridge's future focus as a senior royal, an aide says.

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Food and drink exports to EU 'almost halve' in first quarter

The pandemic and Brexit hit exports in the first three months of the year, says the Food and Drink Federation.

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Music fans still holding tickets to thousands of postponed shows

The latest four-week delay to unlocking restrictions has pushed an additional 5,000 gigs into doubt.

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Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia's first president dies aged 97

Kaunda, 97, was one of the last of the generation of African leaders who fought colonialism.

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Why US millennials are quitting big cities

Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives.

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The Gurkha veterans fighting for Covid care in Nepal

Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus.

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Once the future, US now captive to its past

History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever.

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Why the twins who had everything 'fell apart'

Sam and Chris Gould died four months apart, leaving their parents asking what could have saved them.

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Are Asia's Covid 'winners' entering shaky new territory?

The countries that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies.

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In The Heights: What to know about the Lin-Manuel Miranda film

Lin-Manuel Miranda's movie musical has enjoyed positive reviews but also sparked a colourism row.

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Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?

Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections.

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Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever

Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia.

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US couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters plead guilty

"I'd do it again," vows Mark McCloskey outside court as he and his wife walk free with a fine.

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The Papers: England v Scotland build-up and arena bomb report

A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages - including a look ahead to Friday's Euros match.

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Covid-19: Growing epidemic and legal challenge over travel

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

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E3 2021: Gaming bonanza or Covid-hit bore?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter looks back at highlights from the world's most influential gaming event.

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Why does my hay fever seem so bad this year?

Some people are saying their symptoms are worse than ever - but can that be the case?

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Kim Jong-un admits to 'tense' food situation in North Korea

He told the ruling party that the coronavirus pandemic and a series of storms had led to bad harvests.

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Shenzhou-12: China launches first crew to new space station

Three astronauts successfully take off for China's longest ever human spaceflight mission.

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UK aid cuts risk millions of lives, warns World Health Organization

Move leaves millions of the world’s poorest at risk from “neglected tropical diseases”, says agency.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong police arrest editor, four other executives

Apple Daily is often critical of Hong Kong and the mainland Chinese leadership.

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Tom McClean: The man who still dreams of crossing Atlantic in a whale

Adventurer Tom McClean, 78, has never given up on his ambition to make the voyage in his whale-shaped boat Moby.

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NI first and deputy first minister nominations expected

The Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin are expected to act as a stalemate over Irish language laws is resolved.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: ‘Unforgivable' security mistakes

A man who lost his partner in the arena bomb says security failings made it "easy" for the bomber.

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When Biden met Putin: Decoding the world leaders' body language

A body language expert unpacks the postures and gestures of the two world leaders at their summit.

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Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River

Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges.

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Botswana diamond could be world's third largest

The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana.

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Living with obesity: 'My genes mean I’m hard-wired to store fat'

Specialist health professionals say obesity should be regarded as a complex illness, and people with the condition shouldn't be blamed for it.

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Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer

Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits.

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Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked

TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners.

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Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters

The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain.

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'I'll work 100-hour weeks to clear our Covid debt'

Businesses have run up an "unprecedented" amount of debt in the pandemic, say industry groups.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...