Monday, February 28, 2022

Ukraine help: What can people in the UK do?

People in the UK may be thinking about how they can offer assistance as a humanitarian crisis unfolds.

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Timed Teaser: What's the burglar bear's nickname?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Aberdare girl, 11, donates afro hair after six-year wait

Poppy says she wants to regrow her hair to make another donation to the children's charity.

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The Papers: 'Putin's inhumanity' as civilians in Ukraine killed

The papers focus on the human impact of the invasion of Ukraine, as dozens are killed in missile strikes.

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Canada to ban imports of crude oil from Russia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the move would send a "powerful message".

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Crime bill: MPs reject proposal to make misogyny a hate crime

The government argued the amendment to a crime bill risked "damaging" women's safety.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

UK has highest lung disease rates in Western Europe - study

Charity experts say UK death rates are a "national scandal" and want more research spending.

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Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war

Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence.

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Ukraine: The people fleeing a war, but having to leave loved ones behind

The BBC met three mothers in the Polish border town Przemyśl, who all have loved ones left in Ukraine.

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Salvage Hunters star Nick Elphick to sculpt army goat Shenkin

The current Shenkin, often seen before Six Nations games, will not be posing for the work.

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The Papers: Putin issues nuclear threat as backlash grows

Monday's front pages are dominated by Vladimir Putin putting Russia's nuclear forces on high alert.

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Ros Atkins on... Western aid for Ukraine's military

The EU says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time it has done so in a conflict.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war.

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Saturday, February 26, 2022

Ukraine: Explosions rock Kyiv and Ukraine second city Kharkiv

Reports say missiles hit a gas pipeline and a nine-storey building in Kharkiv, south of the capital.

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Ukraine conflict: Terrified but coping, residents of Dnipro jolt into action

In Dnipro, teachers prepare Molotov cocktails while volunteers coordinate a huge aid stockpile.

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Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors

Thousands of anonymous donations are being made to the Ukrainian military in Bitcoin.

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Driving: More 50mph zones on the way for Welsh roads?

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration needs to be reduced on stretches of the A470 and the M4.

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Taylor beats Catterall on controversial split decision

Scotland's Josh Taylor clings on to his status as undisputed light-welterweight world champion with a controversial split decision victory against Jack Catterall in Glasgow.

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The Papers: Ukrainians fight as 'world shuns pariah Putin'

The 'fierce' resistance in Ukraine and the new sanctions facing Russia dominate Sunday's papers.

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Ukraine invasion: West imposes sanctions on Russia's Putin and Lavrov

The US, EU, UK and Canada freeze the assets of the Russian president and his foreign minister over Ukraine.

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Ukraine invasion: Russia restricts access to Facebook

The platform was limited after it refused to stop fact-checking content from some Russian media outlets.

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IT problems causing BA cancellations and delays at Heathrow

BA apologises to customers for what it said had been a "very difficult week".

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Birmingham pub bombings: Fight over 'confession' to Chris Mullin

West Midlands Police has launched a legal bid to force journalist Chris Mullin to reveal sources.

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Ukraine: Where does it go from here?

The gloves are off - so what might happen next? What can the West do to deter Vladimir Putin?

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The Papers: Battle for Kyiv as 'Russian forces descend'

Saturday's papers are dominated by reports of Ukrainians defending their country from Russian troops.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugees from Ukraine arriving at Polish border speak to BBC

One family included a 10-year-old child, who has been travelling with her mother from Kyiv for two days.

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Covid: Millions of vaccine doses destroyed in England

Nearly two million were AstraZeneca shots that advisers said should not be given to younger adults.

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Overnight snow and ice warning across Scotland

The Met Office yellow weather alert for snow and ice is in place until 09:30 on Friday.

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Rape cases should be tried in specialist courts, says report

Watchdogs say rape victims are being failed by a system beset by delays and poor communication.

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'Chaotic' youth job scheme failing to deliver, MPs say

The £1.9bn plan to get youth into work has helped fewer people than predicted, a group of MPs says.

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Ukraine invaded: Anti-war protests in Russian cities lead to arrests

Russian police make hundreds of arrests after crowds demonstrate in support of Ukraine.

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The Papers: 'A dark day for Europe' as Putin invades

The papers see echoes of World War Two and its aftermath as Russia launches an assault on Ukraine.

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Russia invasion: Frontline Ukraine city holds breath amid attack

People in Kostyantynivka are no strangers to war, but Russia's attack has left them fearing for the future.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Breonna Taylor officer was reckless - prosecutors

Ms Taylor was killed during a police raid and her death triggered widespread racial justice rallies.

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Duchess of Cornwall says Queen Consort title will help her causes

The Duchess of Cornwall tells the BBC she is on a lifelong campaign for domestic violence victims.

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Why are black Americans being punished for their hair?

Many black people in the US are embracing their natural curls. But now there’s a backlash.

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Why China matters in the Ukraine conflict

Beijing does billions of dollars of trade and business with both Kyiv and Moscow.

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'If the problem could be the coach, I'm ready to go' - Conte questions Spurs future

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has suggested he may not be the right man for Spurs after Burnley inflicted a fourth defeat in five on them.

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The Papers: 'State of emergency' and Putin goes 'full tonto'

Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and a jibe from the UK defence secretary lead the papers.

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Sunak says he 'firmly believes in lower taxes' despite April increase

The chancellor will pledge to deliver a lower tax economy amid pressure scrap rises in National Insurance.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Is Russia staging "false flag" incidents?

US officials have warned of "false flag" incidents - what's the evidence?

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Karnataka: 'You take away my hijab - what's next?'

Indian Muslim women are angry and humiliated that an intensely personal choice has become so politicised.

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Covid support fraud and waste unacceptable, MPs say

Public Accounts Committee report says the taxpayer is exposed to long-term financial risk.

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Innocent drinks ads banned over environmental claim

The Advertising Standards Authority said the drinks firm's ads "misled" customers over environmental impacts.

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CEO Secrets: Johan Lundgren of EasyJet shares his advice

Johan Lundgren, CEO of the airline EasyJet, shares his business advice for the CEO Secrets series.

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What is the 1922 Committee and what powers does it have?

Dubbed 'the men in grey suits' the members of the 1922 Committee wield a lot of power in the Conservative party. So what exactly does the committee do?

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New York crime: Will more police flatten a wave of gun violence?

Gun crime in New York City is up by a third compared to last year amid calls to defund police.

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Newspaper headlines: 'War threat grows' and 'punish Putin harder' call

The front pages are dedicated to the escalating Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia.

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Monday, February 21, 2022

The 'window' saving families from domestic violence

How Iceland uses a 24-hour window to tackle domestic violence

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'I've been taking a photo every day at 12.34pm for 10 years'

Samuel Ryde has tried to take a photograph every day at the same time for 10 years. Why?

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'I saw my daughter's heart rate reach 280bpm'

Evelyn, two, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition, has had a defibrillator fitted.

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Neom: What's the green truth behind a planned eco-city in the Saudi desert?

Saudi Arabia - one of the world's biggest oil producers - says it's pivoting to green energy. But will reality live up to the rhetoric?

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The mobile phones you can take apart and repair yourself

Phones you repair yourself are increasingly popular, and are attracting an enthusiastic following.

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Ant and Dec in drag: 'This will change LGBTQ+ children's lives'

Dec's make-up artist says seeing drag on a family TV show will do wonders for LGBTQ+ representation.

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Cornwall: I have to live in an Airbnb in my hometown

In Cornwall, no-fault evictions and a boom in holiday lets have led to locals facing homelessness.

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Japanese-American internment: "It can't be undone"

Eighty years ago, the US government imprisoned about 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War Two.

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How will the Beijing Games be remembered?

Passports, pressure and pandas: A look back at two weeks of sports, drama and controversy.

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How smart sensors can help us care for our houseplants

Sales of houseplants have soared since the pandemic and tech can help us to look after them.

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Uttar Pradesh: India's Muslim victims of hate crimes live in fear

The BBC examines violent crimes against Muslims in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Covid: Australia's border reopens to international visitors

It allows tourists to enter and families to reunite for the first time in nearly two years.

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The Papers: 'Queen's Covid example' as PM 'lifts virus curbs'

Monday's front pages are dominated by the news that the monarch has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Saturday, February 19, 2022

'Measuring millimetres' on a gold Napoleonic dress coat

Professional hand embroiderer Liz Tapper is designing gold embroidery on a rare military coat.

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Sickle cell: ‘The revolutionary gene-editing treatment that gave me new life’

Jimi Olaghere feels like he's been reborn after a pioneering new treatment for sickle cell disease.

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The man who lived in a Singapore forest for 30 years

Mr Oh, who is now 79 years old, lived in a makeshift shelter in woodland in the city-state of Singapore.

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The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul's

St Paul's Cathedral invites artist Victor Ehikhamenor to respond to the looting of the Benin Bronzes.

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Punjab election: Why winning won't be a cakewalk for AAP

Punjab's voters say they want accountability from political parties and not empty promises.

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The Papers: West 'to arm' resistance, and cyber-attack warning

Developments in the rising tensions at the Ukrainian-Russian border feature on Sunday's front pages.

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Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

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Sensational Brook stops Khan in sixth to settle bitter rivalry

Kell Brook settles bitter rivalry by defeating Amir Khan via sixth-round stoppage in Manchester grudge match.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Do crime apps and viral videos stop bystanders from helping?

Popular use of mobile phone cameras and apps fans fears of a digitally charged 'bystander effect'.

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Energy bills: 'It's really extraordinarily grim'

Mary Paterson is one of thousands facing energy price rises of 200% because of no price cap protection.

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The role of stomachs in Nigerian electioneering

How bags of rice will be used by grovelling Nigerian candidates to curry favour.

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Canada protests: Police begin to make arrests at Ottawa protest

Police accuse protesters of using children as a shield between officers and the demonstration.

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Campaigners in court win over 'woman' definition

Scottish government gender definition for public sector boards is ruled a breach of equality law.

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Scot Brian McBride nominated as next CBI president

Glasgow-born Brian McBride built his career in the digital and tech sectors, leading T-Mobile and Amazon in the UK.

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The Papers: 'Carnage' as '122mph storm batters Britain'

The fallout and damage wrought by Storm Eunice dominates Saturday's front pages.

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Storm Eunice: How do I claim for damage?

With red weather warnings issued, how can homeowners claim for the damage left behind?

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'I love talking to people about where the food comes from'

Farmer Deborah Daymond explains what it's really like working at the crack of dawn daily for 20 years.

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Beijing Olympics: What’s wrong with natural snow?

Despite heavy snowfalls in Beijing, the organisers are still generating the artificial variety.

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Why are French troops leaving Mali, and what will it mean for the region?

Will France's decision to remove 5,000 personnel weaken the fight against Islamists in Africa's Sahel?

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Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge

Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead.

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The Papers: UK on red alert for 'storm of the century'

Most of Friday's front pages focus on the arrival of Storm Eunice after a rare red warning was issued.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The appetite for protein bars gives much to chew on

Why are people trying to eat more protein and do protein bars live up to the healthy hype?

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Housing: Fairy tale estate aimed at keeping young people local

Brondanw estate is the brainchild of the architect behind the Italianate style village Portmeirion.

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French election: Who's vying to challenge Emmanuel Macron?

A tight and divisive race is expected when France holds a presidential election in April this year.

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Fight for payment of UK pensions lost in Yemen warzone

Yemenis who came to work in British factories in the 1950s have been without payments for years.

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Can Boris Johnson avoid a lockdown party fine?

The PM is hoping his replies to police on Downing Street gatherings will get him off the hook.

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Travel disruption continues in wake of Storm Dudley

Rail and ferry services were cancelled during hurricane-force winds and heavy rain.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Ottawa police chief resigns amid anti-mandate protests

Canada's capital city has been paralysed by more than two weeks of anti-vaccine mandate protests.

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Covid: Wrexham cousins forge blacksmiths business in lockdown

Ollie and Harvey's metal designs have been bought from as far away as Indonesia.

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The Papers: 'Duke pays up' in deal to settle sex assault case

Wednesday's front pages focus on Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reaching an out-of-court settlement.

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How 8 million trees were brought down in one winter

Hundreds of thousands more are now threatened by Storms Dudley and Eunice bearing down on Britain.

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CEO Secrets: 'Don't just network up, do it with your peers'

Laura Hackney, co-founder and CEO of software company AnnieCannons, shares her business advice.

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Single's Inferno: Why 'fake' rich girl Song Ji-a enraged South Korea

Song Ji-a shot to fame in reality show Single's Inferno, but then had a spectacular fall from grace.

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Ukraine crisis: How much Russian money is there in the UK?

The UK is considering sanctions against Russian interests, but what action can be taken?

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Hungarian election: Orban faces toughest race so far

An independent conservative will try to topple the right-wing Fidesz government in polls on 3 April.

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Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice: What you need to know

As the UK braces for Storms Dudley and Eunice, BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes explains more about named winter storms and their impacts.

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Monday, February 14, 2022

How nurseries are keeping track of their toddlers

Childcare centres have embraced apps to monitor kids but not all parents are convinced of the benefits.

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Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, PM Siaosi Sovaleni says rebuilding mental health is a challenge.

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Pharmaceuticals in rivers threaten world health - study

Paracetamol, nicotine, caffeine and epilepsy and diabetes drugs were widely detected, research finds.

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The Papers: 'Last chance to stop war' but still hope for peace

Most front pages on Tuesday focus on the growing tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.

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Nigeria's prisons problem: Former inmates reveal horrific experiences

Joy’s husband died in custody after three years in prison. He was one of thousands of Nigerian inmates detained without trial.

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The 5,000-year-old human bone found in the River Thames

Experts say the Stone Age bone is one of the oldest objects ever found in the River Thames.

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US mid-terms: How will new voting laws affect the election?

New rules are coming in across the US ahead of mid-term elections. What impact will they have?

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Flock of blackbirds drops dead mid-flight in Mexico

Video shows close to 100 yellow-headed blackbirds falling from the sky mid-flight in northern Mexico.

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Sunday, February 13, 2022

Two 'green freeports' to be established in Scotland

The Scottish and UK governments agree the deal as Boris Johnson is expected to visit Scotland.

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HMRC seizes NFT for first time in £1.4m fraud case

The tax authority says it is the first UK law enforcement body to seize a Non-Fungible Token.

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The Papers: 'Final push' to avert Ukraine invasion

Ukraine developments still dominate the front pages, with civilians pictured training for combat.

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Couple married for 91 years and still in love

Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together.

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Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”?

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Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see

Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors.

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University strikes: Will lectures be cancelled?

A wave of strikes over the next three weeks could affect more than a million students, unions say.

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Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record?

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Saturday, February 12, 2022

Match of the Day: Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy look at Man Utd's "shambolic" work rate against Southampton

Match of the Day's Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy examine how Manchester United's "shambolic" work rate cost them against Southampton.

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Using the sun to fight food waste

How a solar dryer saves food from rotting and empowers rural women.

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Royal Enfield: A family's decade-long search for a missing motorbike

Arun Srinivasan spent 15 years tracking down his father's missing motorbike - a beloved black Royal Enfield.

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Tongue-tie: Mums and babies 'let down' by poor services

A mother describes the struggle of trying to get a tongue-tie diagnosis for her newborn.

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Guinea-Bissau's mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot

Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt.

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'I want someone else to be charged and jailed like I was'

Former sub-postmasters hope for "justice" as statutory inquiry into scandal starts hearing evidence.

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The Papers: Russia's 'false flag' plot, and a 'whiff of Munich'

Sunday's papers continue to report on concerns that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Chagos islanders in emotional, historic trip home

Andrew Harding boards a boat of Chagossians returning to the island the UK refuses to return to Mauritius.

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Paris attacks trial: 'How I persuaded Salah Abdeslam to open up'

The lawyer who cross-examined Salah Abdeslam explains how she avoided confrontation with him.

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Jonny Pelham: The comedian telling jokes about his childhood sexual abuse

Jonny Pelham's stand-up is helping him and other victims to heal. But not everyone sees it that way.

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The challenges of running a business in Ukraine's second city

There is a sense of déjà vu among the business community in Kharkiv, 26 miles from the Russia border.

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Egypt prisoners tortured to give up names, says ex-detainee

Fear of arrest is more widespread than ever, a leading activist freed from jail tells the BBC.

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The Papers: 'Get out' of Ukraine as Russia 'to invade any day'

Britons being warned to leave Ukraine amid concerns of a Russian attack dominate Saturday's papers.

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

The deaths that came in the cold

The Patels seemed to have a stable life in India. Why did they die trying to illegally cross the US-Canada border?

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Inventing Anna: The Netflix show versus reality

A new TV series tells the story of 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, as the real-life drama continues.

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My toddler died after swallowing a button battery

The family of Hugh McMahon say the battery burned a hole the size of a 5p coin in his heart.

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The engineers battling to stop global warming ruining roads

Climate change is putting roads under stress but research is finding ways to make them more durable.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Cressida ditched' and Queen in Covid scare

Friday's front pages are dominated by the resignation of Met Police chief Dame Cressida Dick.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Pub fine jar steers conversation away from Covid

A County Donegal pub introduces a fine jar to help steer conversations away from Covid-19.

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How suicide became the hidden toll of the war in Ukraine

A deep stigma around suicide in Ukraine is standing in the way of saving soldiers' lives.

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What will Jacob Rees-Mogg do in his new job?

Parliament's poster boy for Brexit is now the minister tasked with seizing any opportunities it may bring.

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Louis Theroux: I wrestle with amplifying extreme voices

Documentary-maker Louis Theroux meets people at the fringes of US society in his new BBC Two series.

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The hackers hunting for the lost Bitcoin billions

It's estimated that 3.7 million Bitcoin have been lost - but hackers are helping owners get some of them back.

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Pa Sorie: The Sierra Leonean proud to have fought in World War Two

Samuel Sorie Sesay, who died last month in Sierra Leone, fought for the British army in World War Two.

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UK must move faster to insulate homes - climate chief

The cost of heating is rising - experts say government help is needed to insulate millions of homes.

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The Papers: Bonfire of Covid rules as PM faces parties quiz

Plans to end Covid rules in England and the police inquiry into No 10 lockdown events make the front pages.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Student and the dragon: £10k 'foundation' to help housing campaigner

Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett was so moved by Kwajo Tweneboa's work he offered to mentor him.

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'Apprenticeships make you grow up faster than uni'

Joshua Mims, 19, explains why becoming an apprentice was the right decision for him.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice winner revealed

Cristiano Vendramin triumphed with an image of a frozen landscape, taken in memory of a lost friend.

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Bosnia shivers as ghost of nationalism returns

Why Bosnian Serbs have a new strongman unafraid to stir the horrors of the past.

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Why Uganda is investing in oil despite pressures to go green

As people eye the benefits there are questions over the environmental cost and the timing.

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Further Brexit disruption to trade, warn MPs

Government must do more to see introduction of new import controls goes smoothly, a committee says.

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The Papers: 10m 'hidden' NHS patients and Adele scoops Brits

Plans to cut NHS waiting lists make many front pages, as does Adele's three wins at the Brit Awards.

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Ros Atkins On… PM's Starmer Savile claim

Ros Atkins looks at a false claim and protesters targeting the Labour leader near Parliament.

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Monday, February 7, 2022

The Jews dressing as Muslims to get around a prayer ban

Some extremist Jews reveal that they have been dressing as Muslims to enter and worship at Temple Mount/al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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Film starring deaf actors is getting buzz this Oscar season

CODA tells the story of a hearing child raised in a deaf family and features a nearly all deaf cast.

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Academy Awards: Hollywood prepares for Oscar nominations

The Power of the Dog, Belfast, Dune and West Side Story are expected to be recognised.

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The people fighting price rises by trying to buy nothing

A surge of interest in Buy Nothing groups is a sign buyers are hunting for new ways to avoid inflation.

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The Papers: Starmer flees from mob and Kate reads bedtime book

Protesters surrounding the Labour leader near Parliament make many of Tuesday's front pages.

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Blood pressure warning over long-term paracetamol use

Prescribing the painkiller for chronic pain could have risks, as well as benefits, a study finds.

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Canada truckers protest: Injunction granted to stop horn honking

The constant blaring of horns is one of the defining features of the movement against Canada's vaccine mandates.

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Peterhead focus of international hunt for £13m masterpiece

Paolo Veronese painted The Pool of Bethesda in the 16th Century and it was last known to be in Peterhead.

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Lata Mangeshkar remembered: Shankar Mahadevan on India's 'musical Koh-i-Noor'

Musician Shankar Mahadevan says Lata Mangeshkar's voice has been a constant in the lives of Indians

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GB's Dodds & Mouat beat USA to warm up for curling semi-finals

Great Britain's curling mixed doubles pair beat the USA 8-4 in their final group match as they warmed up for their Winter Olympics semi-final against Norway.

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The airport tech helping to prevent delayed flights

Surveillance software and face ID systems can speed up airports, but at what cost?

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Villiere scores hat-trick as France enjoy big Six Nations win over Italy - highlights & report

Six Nations favourites France pull away from a spirited Italy in Paris to open their campaign with a bonus-point win.

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When did young Elizabeth realise that one day she would become Queen?

As the Queen marks 70 years on the throne, historian Robert Lacey asks how prepared she was for her destiny.

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Newspaper headlines: PM in crisis and NHS rescue plan delays

More on the goings-on in Downing Street and the NHS backlog are among a mix of stories in the papers.

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

GB curlers edge closer to semi-final with tense win over China

Team GB's curling mixed doubles pair took an important step towards the semi-finals of the Winter Olympics after holding their nerve to overcome China 6-5 in a nail-biting contest.

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Fake news: The game that shows people how to spread misinformation

Researchers have designed a video game that fights Covid misinformation by teaching players how fake news is spread.

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Chris Eubank Jr produces dazzling display to outclass Liam Williams

Chris Eubank Jr produces a dazzling display as he proves a class above Welshman Liam Williams to move closer to a world title shot in 2022.

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WSL: Stina Blackstenius salvages draw for leaders Arsenal against Man Utd

Watch highlights as a late Stina Blackstenius goal salvages a draw for Women's Super League leaders Arsenal against Manchester United.

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Newspaper headlines: Queen Camilla and PM's survival plan

The Queen features on all of Sunday's front pages as she marks 70 years since acceding to the throne.

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Friday, February 4, 2022

Ukraine conflict: Valery, young victim of a frozen war

While Nato warns of a possible Russian invasion, 65 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the past year.

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Levelling up: 'It's about people, not shiny new buildings'

When it comes to levelling up, can places like Rhyl learn from other towns and cities?

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Mexican journalists shocked with surge in targeted killings

Four journalists were killed in Mexico in January, the most violent month for the profession in a decade.

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Combat drones: We are in a new era of warfare - here's why

No longer the preserve of superpowers, drones are now in the hands of insurgents and smaller countries.

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Parrots for sale: The internet's role in illicit trade

An investigation finds some 4,500 classified ads on social media, offering African grey parrots for sale.

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Australian Cricket: Coach Justin Langer resigns as coach

Justin Langer resigns as coach of the Australia men's cricket team, ending months of speculation as to whether he would continue in the role.

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EuroMillions: UK player wins £109.9m jackpot

A UK player matches all seven numbers to take the biggest prize of the year so far.

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Newspaper headlines: Cabinet turmoil and more on the PM's birthday bash

The ongoing problems at Downing Street lead many of Saturday's papers.

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

How to store excess wind power underwater

A Dutch company is testing an underwater system that can store excess energy from wind farms.

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Afghanistan women: 'I felt anxious going back to university'

Some female students went back to campus for the first time since the Taliban takeover. How did it feel?

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Deaf people diagnosed with cancer face 'big barriers'

One patient who has been deaf since birth explains how she was left confused over her diagnosis and treatment.

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Koo: India's Twitter alternative with global ambitions

India's Koo expects to surpass Twitter's 25 million-strong user base in the country.

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Beijing Olympics: Winter Games start amid Covid and boycotts

The Winter Games begin amid tight Covid-19 restrictions and allegations of human rights abuses.

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The Papers: 'Meltdown' in No 10 and living standards crisis

The resignation of key aides to the PM and the spiking cost of living dominate Friday's papers.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

'I have had more time, silence and solitude to write'

Why authors like Isabel Allende have moved the traditional book tour online.

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Iris: Student-built robot rover on track to explore the Moon

A student-built rover is being prepared for a launch to the Moon later this year.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis far from minds in idyllic Vladimir

Russians in the ancient town of Vladimir have little time for talk of conflict with their neighbour.

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Beijing 2022: Life inside the Winter Olympics bubble

From robot chefs to daily testing - this is what life is like inside the Winter Games bubbles.

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Iran accused of sowing Israel discontent with fake Jewish Facebook group

A disinformation unit targeted nationalist and ultra-religious Jews on Facebook, researchers say.

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Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa’s 1996 triumph and its role in post-apartheid change

South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup win was a huge moment in the country's post-apartheid history. Within a year, there was another.

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Afghanistan education: Taliban running out of excuses - Malala

As some universities reopen in Afghanistan, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai spoke to the BBC.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Education: Longer school day trial begins in Wales

Groups of pupils at 13 schools and one college will trial five extra hours of work a week.

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Metal detecting teen's top tips to find treasure

Milly shares advice on being successful at metal detecting after uncovering a Bronze Age axe hoard.

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What next for Wordle and its fans?

Fans have been left guessing what will come next, as the viral puzzle is sold to the New York Times.

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The myth of a 'super-charged' immune system

Suddenly we are all talking about immunity but how much do we really understand?

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Ulysses: Celebrating 100 years of a literary 'masterpiece'

The world marks the centenary of James Joyce's Ulysses, but the novel wasn't always celebrated.

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How HIV elimination is within Australia's reach

Australian HIV cases have hit an all-time low - and it's partly a legacy of unconventional strategy.

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Mitski quit music... and coming back fills her with dread

Indie star Mitski was called the artist of her generation - but success filled her with dread.

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Calls to allow people to return to Edinburgh's Radical Road

One of Scotland's most historic paths has been closed for three years after 50 tonnes of rocks fell from cliffs.

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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...