California's fires threaten to ravage mighty sequoia forests

The fierce fires devastating California threaten its ancient forest of giant sequoia trees.

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'Our skate park shut down so we built our own'

Girls' Night offers a safe place where women can skateboard and socialise.

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Victim Support: My daughter was murdered - sharing my grief helps others

Radio 4 Today guest editor Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered last year, focuses on Victim Support.

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ARFID: 'My son's not a picky eater; he's scared of food'

Families say they face accusations of bad parenting over their children's little-known condition.

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TV lookahead: 22 highlights to look out for in 2022

A Lord of the Rings series, a Pamela Anderson movie, and a new Doctor Who are all coming next year.

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The mystery of the home where the Queen was born

Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war?

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The 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson

The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing.

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Africa's year in pictures 2021: Giggles and coronations

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this year.

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Quiz of the week: Vinyl sales, Biden pranked and a dog's dinner

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

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California Innocence Project: The man who helps people on death row

American Justin Brooks, who is partly based in the UK, has freed people from death row.

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Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English

Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language.

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Omicron: South Africa ends night-time curfew

Officials relax restrictions noting lower hospital admissions from the Omicron variant than feared.

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Syntropic agriculture: A new way of farming in dry climates?

Ernst Gotsch's method of agriculture increases, rather than decreases, biodiversity and wildlife.

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What went wrong with vaccinating the world?

Why developed countries have a surplus of vaccines while low-income ones are still struggling to battle Covid.

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Hong Kong: The last day of the Stand News pro-democracy website

From raids and arrests to the announcement of its closure, this is how its last day unfolded.

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The Papers: 'Guilty Ghislaine' and 'testing in tatters'

Thursday's front pages report Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges in New York.

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New home and car insurance rules mean change in prices

Anyone renewing their policy will pay no more than they would as a new customer from 1 January.

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Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? The downfall of a favourite daughter

How Ghislaine Maxwell went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.

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Desmond Tutu: Religious and political leaders pay tribute in Cape Town

Politicians and leaders of different faiths gathered in Cape Town to remember the anti-apartheid leader.

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Raheem Sterling surprises pupils at his former school

Raheem Sterling returned to Ark Elvin Academy to launch his foundation focused on social mobility.

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2021 in pictures: Striking photojournalism from around the world

A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.

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Fighting to learn in Venezuela

Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling.

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Music preview 2022: The biggest releases, tours and films

What will Britney do now she's free of her conservatorship, and who's releasing new music in 2022?

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The mystery of the home where the Queen was born

Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war?

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Gambling education programme aims to shatter stigma

Pete and Sadie Keogh believe their son may still be alive if he had been taught the risks of gambling.

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Welsh language lessons for refugees and asylum seekers

Women who have come to Wales say they're learning the language for their children and job prospects.

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Why Mauritius is losing its seashells

The beaches of the Indian Ocean island seem bereft of the beautiful shells popular with tourists.

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Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Royal Mint releases new coins

We take a look behind the scenes at the Royal Mint, where new coins are designed and produced.

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Appeal to identify scientific curiosities of the past

The long-forgotten objects were among hundreds uncovered in a clear-out of historic laboratories.

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Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990.

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The Papers: 'New hope' on Covid and 'year of the squeeze'

Several front pages focus on suggestions Omicron presents a reduced threat and fears UK families could face a £1,200 rise in costs in 2022.

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The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower

Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen.

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2021: A political year in words

From the jibes of Ant and Dec to the rise of Nadhim Zahawi, it's been a strange and busy 12 months.

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83 movie: Reliving India’s epic cricket triumph

A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

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What a Greek tragedy teaches us about modern migration

A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily.

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Ashes: Australia thrash feeble England to retain Ashes at Melbourne

England surrender the Ashes on the morning of the third day of the third Test as Australia crush them by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG.

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The Papers: No Covid curbs before 2022 - but how big will energy bills get?

Today's papers focus on the UK government's announcement of no new Covid restrictions before 2022.

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Climate change: Huge toll of extreme weather disasters in 2021

Floods and storms connected to rising temperatures have had a huge impact on people worldwide.

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The brave donor dogs giving blood to help others

A blood bank service for dogs helps supply vets with immediate access to blood in emergencies.

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Demi Skipper plans to keep trading after hairpin-to-house swap

TikToker Demi Skipper made headlines this month when she successfully traded items until she got a house.

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ICU Liberty Singers: Online choir's first meeting was 'happiest day'

What happened when this online choir of healthcare staff met for the first time since forming a year ago.

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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war

US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.

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Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish

Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity.

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‘Reuniting with mum ended my cycle of homelessness’

Rhyss spent years sleeping rough in Newcastle - until seeing his mum changed everything.

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Coming for Camelot: The battle to land the UK's National Lottery

Who's in the running to get the UK lotto licence - and what's at stake for players and Olympians?

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Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger

Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime.

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How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.

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Why I quit an accountancy career to be a prison officer

Caprice Roberts, now 25, was a trainee accountant at a top firm, when she made a huge career change.

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Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'

He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others.

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India's unwinnable battle against spitting

The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public.

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The Papers: D-Day for New Year's Covid rules, and Tutu tributes

The papers cover the debate over restrictions in England and the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2021

This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.

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The Chinese mother backing bigger families

Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children.

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Life inside one of the world's only Stilton makers

The Leicestershire dairy is one of only a handful that produces the festive favourite.

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Remembering 1981's white Christmas - that stayed until February

The BBC's Neil Prior was three at the time and the snow is one of his formative memories.

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Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells

Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think.

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A Very British Scandal: Claire Foy's historic take on revenge porn

Claire Foy's latest role shows how a 1960s high-profile divorce was used to "shame" women.

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Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75

Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom.

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Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps

Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations.

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Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media

Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling.

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The Papers: Queen's message of empathy and 'crossbow horror'

The front pages report on a "deeply personal" Christmas message and an armed intruder at Windsor.

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Choir creates multi-sensory Christmas carol

The group say they produced the carol to make it accessible to everyone.

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Tractor parade: More than 300 get Christmas glow up for charity

The 342-tractor parade takes a rural village tour in Leicestershire raising funds for two charities.

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Jackie Weaver: Viral star enjoying her celebrity 'adventure'

From council meetings to Celebrity Mastermind, Jackie Weaver reflects on being thrust into the limelight.

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Climate change: Lapland reindeer gone astray in search for food

Herders are struggling to find thousands of reindeer that have run away in search of food.

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Parosmia: Coping with smell and taste loss at Christmas

Sufferers of parosmia - a long Covid side-effect that ravages taste and smell - gear up for Christmas.

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Why I travel back in time for Christmas

Nostalgia-lovers are marking Christmas in the style of times past for very different reasons.

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Robert Carlyle: Begbie has followed me my whole life

He is one of Scotland's most successful and versatile actors yet one role has defined his career.

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Irish citizenship: Covid backlog leads to 'heartbreaking' delays

More than 30,000 people face a two-year wait on applications - affecting plans to live and work abroad.

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No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict

With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis.

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Quiz of the Year, part one: Are you a 2021 news expert?

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?

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Climate change: Small army of volunteers keeping deniers off Wikipedia

A group of editors is working tirelessly to keep bad climate info off the user-generated encyclopaedia.

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Murray Head: 'Unsung at home, but a hero in France'

Murray Head is all but forgotten in the UK, but in his adopted home France he ranks among the greats.

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Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort

Alpine villages say the animals have started approaching children and they need to fend them off.

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Covid: Hyde Park Picture House archive details 1918-19 flu pandemic

Ledgers from a Leeds cinema reveal how the nation reacted to the Spanish flu after World War One.

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What do giant veg growers eat on Christmas Day?

BBC News meets gardeners who use their gargantuan growing skills to help food banks and feed friends.

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Newspaper headlines: Omicron study hope, and Queen's moving tribute

The latest analysis on the severity of Omicron makes the front of several papers on Christmas Eve.

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Pride and Prejudice: Glaswegian adaptation becomes a West End hit

West End production Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a comedy adaption of the classic book.

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The 21 best albums and songs of 2021

From Adele and Olivia Rodrigo to Little Simz and Lil Nas X, here's the music that critics loved.

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Gay Santa ad highlights big shift in Norwegian society

The ad showing Father Christmas kissing a man highlights 50 years of changes in Norwegian LGBT rights.

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Is this the world's largest virtual fashion show?

Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits.

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Covid: Who is not vaccinated in the US and what's the risk?

We break down the facts on who's getting the shot and who's not - and each group's odds of survival.

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Newspaper headlines: Omicron 'lower risk' and Covid vaccination plea

Early data suggesting the Omicron coronavirus variant is milder leads many of the front pages.

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Carol in sign language spreads festive cheer

A school for deaf and visually impaired children has recorded a special Christmas carol video.

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Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens

BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction.

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Afghanistan: From a UK wedding to the streets of Kabul, in 24 hours

Lucy, 24, is one of 750 British soldiers who helped evacuate people from Afghanistan this summer.

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The Maasai TikTokers wowing Bollywood fans

Tanzanian siblings Kili and Neema Paul lip sync perfectly in Hindi, accruing millions of followers.

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Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in China

Researchers say the fossil is at least 66 million years old and was about to hatch just like a chicken.

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Covid: Self-isolation cut from 10 days to seven with negative test

Infected people in England can end quarantine early with negative test results on day six and seven.

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Newspaper headlines: Christmas can go ahead and test to see family

The news no fresh Covid curbs will be brought in before Christmas makes most of Wednesday's front pages.

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Sex and the City stars give support to Chris Noth accusers

Three Sex And The City actresses issue a joint statement after co-star is accused of sexual assault.

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The Matrix's real-world legacy - from red pill incels to conspiracies and deepfakes

As The Matrix returns, we explore the enduring legacy of the franchise in culture, tech and beyond.

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Why China could win the new global arms race

China has a long-term plan to rival the world's biggest military powers.

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Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV

Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.

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Indian Christians fear attacks or jail over conversions

Christians in Karnataka state say attacks against them have grown ahead of a new anti-conversion law.

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Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president

Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state.

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Covid: All sports events in Wales go behind closed doors

Post-Christmas rugby games and Welsh Grand National are among events which will have no crowds.

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Newspaper headlines: Confusion at Christmas and Covid curbs deadlock

Whether there will be new Covid rules imposed before Christmas dominates Tuesday's front pages.

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The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution.

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Pen Farthing: 'I was called disgusting over Kabul animal rescue'

Pen Farthing says he wants the truth to be known after being accused of putting pets above people.

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Coronavirus: Is Christmas the time to lay off the daily diet of stats?

Should we be watching our daily data intake along with the Christmas chocolates this year?

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Three decades of Brit: How the school was born

More than 30 years after an "awe-inspiring" gig, how did one concert shape the music industry's future?

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How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas Day

Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christmas morning?

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Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest

The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political.

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BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.

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'It was awesome' - Woods returns to golf alongside 12-year-old son

The 15-time major champion played alongside his son as he returned to competitive golf for the first time since he was in a car crash.

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Omicron: 'I took Covid tests at university for my grandma's sake'

Students say the new Omicron variant is making them extra-cautious as they go home for Christmas.

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Hong Kong: Why the Legco elections are so controversial

Sweeping changes put in place by China altered the way the city chooses its lawmakers this year.

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Chileans divided ahead of presidential run-off

The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist.

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Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester.

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Leeds gardeners donate hundreds of Christmas toys to charity

A group from Leeds spends thousands of pounds on Christmas toys to give to charity.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Why Rose Ayling-Ellis delights deaf dancers

As Strictly's final approaches, we ask deaf dancers how Rose's success has challenged perceptions.

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Climate change: How can renters make their homes warmer and greener?

Poorly insulated homes are bad for bills and the environment - but how can renters get improvements?

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Caroline and Martine: Picture book heroines who fought for French hearts

For nearly 70 years, Caroline and Martine have been rivals for the hearts of French schoolchildren.

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Solway Coast bird flu death numbers 'unprecedented'

Avian flu has left a reserve on the Solway Coast dealing with "unprecedented" numbers of dead geese.

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Scottish Power probe into claims of 'aggressive' energy debt tactics

A call handler says he was told to threaten Scottish Power customers with enforcement - even over mistaken bills.

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Beijing Winter Olympics: When are they and why is there a boycott?

China threatens retaliation against countries refusing to send officials to the Games.

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How Russia tries to censor Western social media

Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to.

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Tech trends 2022: Starships and missing chips

From giant rockets to new ways to heat your home, a look at the technology that will emerge in 2022.

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Last Train to Christmas: Michael Sheen on his time-shifting festive film

The actor stars in Last Train to Christmas which raises questions about the impact of our actions.

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The Papers: 'Tories turn on Whitty' and Queen 'sets example'

Some papers say Tory MPs are angry with Prof Chris Whitty after he urged people to reduce socialising.

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Tania Mendoza: Mexican actress shot dead while waiting for son

Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman shot her multiple times before escaping.

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The apps ready to deal with our Christmas food leftovers

The amount of food that's still edible but ends up being binned soars over the holiday period.

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The Lost Daughter: Olivia Colman on her 'searingly honest' film on motherhood

The actress talks about The Lost Daughter, which confronts the true challenges of motherhood.

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Australia captain Cummins out of second Ashes Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the second Ashes Test against England at Adelaide after being deemed a close contact of someone who tested positive for Covid-19.

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Kelly Catlin: A family's search for answers on links between concussion and suicide

Kelly Catlin was 23 when she took her own life. An Olympic cyclist, she suffered a bad crash in training. Her family believe it changed her.

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Afghanistan: What humanitarian aid is getting in?

Millions of people are at risk of starvation as a result of harsh winter conditions and economic collapse.

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The Papers: Cut back mixing, public urged, as Omicron surges

Most papers lead on a call by England's chief medical officer for people to reduce festive socialising.

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Overcrowding: School doesn't understand why I fall asleep in class

Ridwan is one of more than a million children without enough space at home.

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James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness

The biggest space telescope ever built is ready to show us the first stars to light up the cosmos.

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Kentucky tornadoes: I spent my 40th birthday trapped under rubble

Kyanna Parsons-Perez never imagined that her 40th birthday would be spent pinned to the floor of the Mayfield candle factory.

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Ethiopia civil war: How PM Abiy led fight-back against rebel advance

Abiy Ahmed has thwarted a rebel advance on the capital a year into a brutal civil war.

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Boris Johnson's biggest Commons rebellion - and why it matters

Two years after his greatest triumph, the PM couldn't head off a mass Tory rejection of Covid measures.

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Star Hobson babysitter criticises social services response

Hollie Jones criticises Bradford City Council's response to her referral about the murdered toddler.

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Covid-19: US surpasses 800,000 pandemic deaths

More than a quarter of lives lost in the pandemic came after all US adults were eligible for a vaccine.

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The Papers: Tory revolt bruises PM and 1m face festive isolation

Most papers lead on the Commons rebellion by almost 100 Tory MPs over Covid passes in England.

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Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares

The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences.

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Sex and cancer: 'I was ashamed to ask for help'

Cait didn't know why it hurt to masturbate after her treatment - and didn't know who to ask.

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The strangers sharing stories on Edinburgh's listening bench

BBC Scotland's Angie Brown takes a seat on an Edinburgh bench where people are urged to chat to tackle loneliness.

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Miami is banking on cryptocurrency and New York wants in

MiamiCoin and NYCCoin are experiments designed to put these cities on the cryptocurrency map.

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UK to unveil Human Rights Act reform proposals

Measures commit to staying within the European Convention - despite pressure from some Conservatives.

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Covid: PM faces big rebellion as MPs vote on new restrictions

At least 70 Conservative MPs are expected to vote against some of the new rules - but Labour will vote in favour.

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The Papers: UK race for boosters as NHS put on crisis footing

Many of Tuesday's papers show scenes of long queues as Britons rushed out to get Covid booster jabs.

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How hologram tech may soon replace video calls

The coronavirus pandemic and travel bans have accelerated interest in holographic communication.

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France resists US challenge to its values

The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US.

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Omicron: How do you detect it?

Swabs from PCR tests can help identify omicron, but genetic analysis is needed to confirm it.

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Covid vaccine: How many people are vaccinated in the UK?

A look at the progress made in vaccinating the country's population, as more than 51 million people have received at least one dose.

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I'm A Celebrity: Danny Miller crowned 2021 winner

This is the second consecutive year the series has been held in Gwrych Castle in Wales.

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Benefit fraud: Government to spend £500m to tackle overpayment

A record £8bn was lost last year, mainly because of universal credit overpayments, official figures show.

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Voter ID: MPs urge government to rethink plans for election checks

A cross-party committee says the checks are likely to reduce turnout, and more research is needed.

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Vladimir Putin: I moonlighted as a taxi driver in the 1990s

Russia's president says he had to top up his income during economic troubles when the USSR collapsed.

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UK TV production rebounds to hit new record after pandemic slump

A record £4bn was spent making TV shows in the past year, almost double the figure before lockdown.

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The papers: A million jabs a day, as PM declares 'emergency'

Boris Johnson's announcement on expanding the booster jab rollout makes the front of most of Monday's papers.

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Instagram influencer received 'hundreds' of obscene photos

Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised.

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Covid: Warning of major UK Omicron wave and boosters for over-30s in England

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

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Covid: Brazil to demand proof of vaccination from foreign visitors

Foreign travellers will need to provide a vaccination certificate in order to enter the country.

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ICYMI: House breaks Christmas tree world record

Record-breaking decorations you have to see to believe and other festive stories you may have missed.

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Chesterfield boys shave heads to support friend with cancer

The boys, who are all Year 9 pupils, are raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

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The papers: 'Make or break week' for PM as quiz photo surfaces

Christmas "Partygate" and a potential revolt by MPs against more Covid rules make Sunday's front pages.

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'My hand was saved by stitching it to my chest'

Martin Shaw thought he would lose his hand after he severely injured it in a car crash.

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Storybook reindeer helps kids with brain injuries

A new children's book is helping families raise awareness about the effects of brain injuries.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'

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

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Meth and heroin fuel Afghanistan drugs boom

With a collapsing economy and severe drought, Afghanistan’s drug trade is on the rise.

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The technology helping keep women safe on the streets

There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out.

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Storm Arwen: Why power cuts left people unable to phone for help

People with new digital phone lines were unable to call for help during the Storm Arwen power cuts.

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The priests navigating Colombia's conflict zones

Catholic clergy are sometimes the only ones who can access areas where armed groups are active.

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The Nigerian woman whose life changed when she visited a leprosy colony

A Nigerian woman living in the US never imagined that leprosy still existed in her home country.

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PM Boris Johnson took part in No 10 Christmas quiz last year

No 10 confirms Boris Johnson took part in a virtual quiz held while indoor mixing was banned in London.

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Week in pictures: 4-10 December 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Women's safety: Why I shared pictures of my assault online

Student Reegan Kay posted on Twitter about being assaulted on her way home from a night out.

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Finnish teacher who secretly taught IS children in Syrian camps by text

Using WhatsApp, Ilona Taimela found a novel way to educate Finnish children held in a Syrian camp.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far

Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Kashmir killings: The families still waiting for bodies of loved ones

Relatives of people killed by security forces during encounters say they have little hope of justice.

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Who could be most affected by US abortion changes?

Any changes to US abortion laws will disproportionately impact younger, poorer and black women.

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The papers: Booster can stop Omicron and PM flat row 'deepens'

Saturday's papers cover the efficiency of booster jabs against Omicron and rows over PM's flat refurbishment.

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Madagascar food crisis: How a woman helped save her village from starvation

Loharano has avoided the fate of many in southern Madagascar through the use of new farming methods.

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Valérie Pécresse: Part-Thatcher, part-Merkel and wants to run France

Valérie Pécresse has given the Republicans a lift, and a poll suggests she could be president.

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'It was magical' - meet the first disabled crew to fly in zero-gravity

The disabled crew making space travel more inclusive for everyone.

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The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes.

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Where are Afghanistan's women MPs now?

Sixty of Afghanistan's 69 women MPs are scattered across the globe, but many aim to continue fighting for women's rights.

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Jussie Smollett: Actor found guilty of lying about attack

A jury convicted the former Empire actor of five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct.

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The Ashes: Ollie Robinson takes two wickets in two balls

England's Ollie Robinson takes the wickets of David Warner and Cameron Green in consecutive balls on the second day of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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Robin Robin: How Gillian Anderson found her inner feline

The actress on the challenges of voicing a menacing cat in the Aardman short Robin Robin.

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Max Verstappen: Formula 1's 'bull fighter' & the family that shaped him

Max Verstappen was born to be an F1 driver - both his parents were racers. But his father effectively programmed him as one, too.

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'I thought I'd forever regret not taking the opportunity'

A growing number of people are deciding to switch to a career that has a positive impact.

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Covid vaccines: Why is Nigeria unable to use its supply?

It's reported that up to one million doses of Covid vaccine in Nigeria have expired and are to be destroyed.

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Covid-19: Vaccinating a city where uptake is low

Almost a third of the population of Peterborough have not received their first Covid-19 jab.

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The ‘gals’ behind Samoa’s first woman PM

Samoa's first woman prime minister has been supported throughout her career by a group of powerful female friends.

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Reverse advent calendar: A simple idea helping Australians at Christmas

After starting her own reverse advent calendar to help others, Heather Luttrell took the idea nationwide.

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CEO Secrets: 'Call centre work trained me to be a CEO'

Steven Bartlett, the 29-year-old co-founder of Social Chain, shares his business advice.

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Throwing a tea party for children with cancer

Charity Spread a Smile has put on a tea party for seriously ill children who spent lockdown in hospital.

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How Bangladeshis are lured into slavery in Libya

A 19-year-old tells of his harrowing ordeal at the hands of traffickers who tricked him and his parents.

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Putin-Biden talks: What next for Ukraine?

Russia's president will want to register some kind of victory before his troops return, writes Jonathan Marcus.

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Indonesia's biodiesel drive is leading to deforestation

Indonesia aims to use biofuels to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but it may damage its forests in the process.

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FIA boss: Electric F1 racing is 'simply not possible'

With Formula One race distance at 200 miles, switching to electric vehicles remains a long way off.

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Christmas movie production snowballs to reach new record

The number of new festive films listed for release in 2021 is four times higher than a decade ago.

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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Australia joins US diplomatic boycott

The US is leading the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics, over human rights concerns.

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The Papers: No 10 'party clowns' and 'a sick joke'

Wednesday's headlines focus on a video of No 10 staff joking about a party in Downing Street last year.

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Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower

Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says.

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Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.

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Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'

Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago.

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Creating hostility over sex or gender should be hate crime - report

But the Law Commission is criticised over its stance on misogyny in a wide-ranging report.

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Drug targets for prisons in England and Wales

Under new plans, each jail will be given a target on the number of drug tests that must be carried out.

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Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'

One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone.

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Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal

At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment.

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Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble

Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban.

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Why I celebrated my 40th birthday with 29 hours of spin

Jackie Scully thought she wouldn't reach the age of 40, but did - marking the day with a feat of endurance.

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Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story

Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal.

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'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'

After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun.

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Landscapers: The surreal suburban murders behind a TV drama

The quietly bizarre murder story has been reimagined into a drama starring Olivia Colman.

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Covid vaccine: Why our black and South Asian friends and family still won't have a jab

Some black and South Asian people say conversations about the vaccine are "frustrating" and "tense".

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Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18

Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way.

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Lara Croft: 25 years of Tomb Raider and a British gaming icon

The team behind Lara Croft talk to Newsbeat about her history and where she goes next.

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Ashes: England's James Anderson to miss first Test against Australia

England fast bowler James Anderson is set to miss the first Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba.

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Hunting bill: NI politicians reject hunting with dogs ban

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where hunting wild animals with dogs is permitted.

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Ros Atkins on... the No 10 Christmas party denials

Ros Atkins looks at the gap between government assurances and available evidence.

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Nasa unveils new class of astronaut candidates

The six men and four women could fly to the space station and on future missions to the Moon.

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The Papers: Afghans 'left to die' and Omicron spreading rapidly

Tuesday's headlines include a former diplomat's testimony about the "chaotic" exit from Afghanistan.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail

This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges.

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Farc: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela

The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings.

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Sarah Gilbert: Next pandemic could be more lethal than Covid

More funding is needed to prepare for pandemics and prevent gains from being lost, Dame Sarah Gilbert says.

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Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests

More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.

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County lines: Government pledges to dismantle 2,000 gangs in drug policy overhaul

A 10-year drug strategy will also see increased investment in treatment and recovery, the government says.

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Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo

The photo of Thomas Massie's family posing with firearms was posted days after a deadly school shooting.

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Wet Leg, Pink Pantheress and Central Cee make BBC Sound of 2022 list

They're among 10 acts tipped for success in the annual BBC list, previously won by Adele and Celeste.

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Tesco: Distribution centre workers plan pre-Christmas strikes

Up to 1,200 workers across four sites will stage walkouts over pay, according to the Unite union.

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HGV driver shortage: Signs pressures are easing, trade group says

Fewer drivers are leaving the profession, Logistics UK says, but more action is needed to attract recruits.

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Navy rape survivor backs civilian court trials for serious offences

The woman says there were serious failings in the handling of her rape case by a military court.

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How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind

Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger.

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World War Two pilot backs campaign to honour photographic unit

Campaigners call for a memorial to members of an RAF reconnaissance unit who died in World War Two.

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James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble.

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Care homes: Following the money trail

BBC Panorama unpicks the financial webs behind leading companies, as families ask where their fees go.

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Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?

The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal.

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The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.

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Bob Dole: From WW2 casualty to top Republican

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98

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Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics

Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond.

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Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school

The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Beware cost of Christmas' and 'justice for Arthur'

Monday's headlines include warnings from scientists over the risk of a post-Christmas Covid surge.

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Storm Arwen: Business secretary says power cuts unacceptable

The electricity supplier for the North East says 3,900 homes are still without power.

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Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis called on Europe to take responsibility for the situation.

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Trump social media firm raises $1bn from investors

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.

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Norwich: 'Mr Christmas' installs 16,000 lights on his house

Mark Abbott is raising money for a charity that helped him when he was homeless 15 years ago.

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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: National inquiry into boy's death

Lessons will be learnt to protect other children from such evil crimes, the government says.

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India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder

Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east.

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Covid-19: Test changes a 'hammer blow' to travel, and the pros and cons of mandatory jabs

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

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Head and Starc to play in first Ashes Test

Middle-order batter Travis Head and left-arm bowler Mitchell Starc will play for Australia in the first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on Wednesday.

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Covid travel test changes a 'hammer blow' to industry

The return of pre-departure tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on 04:00 GMT Tuesday.

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Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.

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Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.

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Prince William reveals emotional toll of air ambulance rescues

The Duke of Cambridge recalls taking home other people's "sadness" when he was a pilot.

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Omicron: Last-minute call on Wales Covid pass pub extension

They may be extended to pubs and restaurants due to the emergence of the Omicron variant.

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'I balanced a Mini on my head'

A head balancer wants to break his 100th world record before retirement.

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South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.

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Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?

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I'm A Celebrity: 'Keep show in UK to help climate change'

ITV is urged to "set an example" by not flying celebrities to Australia and to base itself in Wales.

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Hand cycling has given me my freedom back

Amputee Neil Russell is planning to embark on a challenge to cycle around Scotland on his hand bike.

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Women's FA Cup final: The preparation and superstition

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to Chelsea stars Erin Cuthbert and Millie Bright about the final.

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Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother

The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims.

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Grenfell Tower: Hamilton says F1 deal with firm 'nothing' to do with him

His F1 team Mercedes has been criticised for partnering with Kingspan, a firm linked to Grenfell Tower.

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Newspaper headlines: Covid pill roll-out, and families' 'fury' at No 10

Sunday's papers include reports the first at-home Covid treatment could be offered before Christmas.

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Covid: GPs can defer some services in booster jab push

Practices in England can postpone minor surgery and routine health checks for over-75s, NHS chiefs say.

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Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'

Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports.

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Fraud: 'I had £18,000 stolen after my drink was spiked'

Fraudsters appear to be adopting the "sinister" tactic of spiking drinks to steal money, campaigners warn.

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Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany

Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect.

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MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

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Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments

Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids.

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Bid to end visa fee for UK's foreign-born veterans

Two MPs who served in the Army want to scrap the £2,389 charge for those with five years' service.

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Anti-Semitism: 2021 likely to be 'the worst year on record'

BBC journalist Tom Brada, who happens to be British and Jewish, investigates what's going on.

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Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide

How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court.

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Wet Leg, Central Cee and Pink Pantheress make BBC Sound of 2022 list

They're among 10 acts tipped for success in the annual BBC list, previously won by Adele and Celeste.

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Week in pictures: 27 November - 3 December 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Rare turtle washes up on UK beach 4,000 miles from home

Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico.

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Weakest Link: Romesh Ranganathan 'not trying to emulate' Anne Robinson

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan is set to host a rebooted version of the BBC One quiz show.

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Will the Conservatives hold on to traditionally-safe North Shropshire seat?

The BBC's Jonathan Blake talks to voters in the West Midlands constituency ahead of the by-election.

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Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.

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Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?

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Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights

As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights?

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Storm Arwen: Homes without power for 12 days is 'best estimate'

The electricity supplier for the North East warns some homes will be without power until Wednesday.

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'Rock star' pandas - not exactly a love story

They arrived like rock stars 10 years ago and their love life has been the source of endless speculation.

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Brother of Amber Gibson charged with her murder

Connor Gibson was also charged with offences relating to the Sexual Offences Act 2009.

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Newspaper headlines: Omicron 'red alert', and Arthur failings probe

Several of Saturday's papers lead with scientists' warnings over the latest coronavirus variant.

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The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home

An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.

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Covid: Pfizer and Moderna jabs give best overall boost, UK trial finds

Researchers say there are signs the boosters would still offer protection against new variant Omicron.

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Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election: Conservatives win seat

The south-east London by-election was prompted by the death of former MP James Brokenshire.

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Biden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy

Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death".

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Retailers make shocking petrol profit says RAC

Fuel retailers are charging unnecessarily high prices for petrol according to the RAC motoring organisation.

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The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock

At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia.

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Covid risk remains higher for some ethnic groups

A major report reveals who in society has been hit hardest by each wave of Covid in the UK.

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Covid loan anti-fraud checks inadequate, says watchdog

The government acted too slowly to stop fraudsters exploiting its Bounce Back Loan scheme, a report says.

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Wedding ring lost in Uist potato patch in 1960s is found

The ring was returned to Peggy MacSween, 86, after it was unearthed by a metal detectorist.

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The Papers: 'Appalling cruelty', and jab results boost hopes

Many of Friday's papers lead with the tragic case of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

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NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram

Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media.

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Quiz of the week: Who beat Taylor Swift on most streamed artist list?

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan

Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year

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The Indian granny who became literate at 104

Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy.

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Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December.

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Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia

A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered.

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Ed and Elton reveal their Christmas chart contender

The pop stars have teamed up for a collaborative Christmas song - but can it get to number one?

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