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Google rejigs remote working as its reopens offices

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The search engine giant said it will let staff work from home for 14 days a year if they apply for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqy0Bu
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Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat

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North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fv0e0D
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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests

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The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wcwoE5
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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

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Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QXgWLO
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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

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WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB
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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

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Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zRXo6
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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

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Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39wJQZC
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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

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An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC
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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

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Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pg1p9z
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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

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The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8Dpnq
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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

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The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvn8EV
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Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'

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Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEJWVo
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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

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Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wj0dmr
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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

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Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE
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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

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With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wf5PxS
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France fire: Young heroes climb building to save family in Nantes

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A group of young people scale the outside of a building to rescue a family from a fire in Nantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39upMa5
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Suez Canal: Egypt begins inquiry into cargo ship's grounding

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Investigators will try to establish why a giant container ship, Ever Given, ran aground last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31D5J4U
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Rochelle Hager: TikToker killed after tree falls on her car

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Rochelle Hager was on the phone to her future wife when she was killed in the US state of Maine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8jsdN
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BBC China correspondent John Sudworth moves to Taiwan after threats

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The BBC's Beijing correspondent moves to Taiwan after pressure from the Chinese authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m5sCaV
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Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia'

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Military police say they detained a navy officer as he exchanged documents with a Russian official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dig7EY
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Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary

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The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFauWp
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Rapper reptiles: Alligators make a splash at new home

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Flavor Flav and Tupac are among the new arrivals at a reptile park in New South Wales, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QUETU0
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New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman

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The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCHz5e
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Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered

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The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m5aJJ8
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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths

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The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6GJMY
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Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide

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Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m7uKid
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Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'

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The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ftMHGG
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Nashville floods kill four people

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The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39r2dPw
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Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values

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The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dlEul1
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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

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G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sDH506
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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

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The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sESPzl
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Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

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The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maw5Vt
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Biden's dog Major bites again at White House

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Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cB5Wfq
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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

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Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u6Nu45
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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

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A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frzlKK
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The cost of speaking up against China

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Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31uIev4
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Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

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A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFHP1h
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China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal

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The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnY9JU
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Covid: Germany warns against AstraZeneca for under-60s

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The vaccine maker stresses that regulators find the benefits of its Covid-19 shot outweigh the risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u4MQUQ
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Coronavirus: More work needed to rule out lab leak theory says WHO

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All possible causes of the pandemic remain on the table, says the WHO, though lab leak least likely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFhdzA
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Women's underwear to be provided to female recruits in Swiss army

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Under the current system, uniforms issued to military personnel include only men's underwear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PmRjnd
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UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians

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France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQDY74
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Libya's city of ghosts

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The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3diWlJo
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Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered

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Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzrlKh
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Child tweets gibberish from US nuclear-agency account

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The tweet “;l;;gmlxzssaw", posted to US Strategic Command's Twitter account, causes confusion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Phzaac
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Captain Underpants: Children's book withdrawn over 'passive racism'

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Children's author Dav Pilkey is sorry for "harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fuKpXA
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Actor Armie Hammer exits Billion Dollar Spy film in wake of rape claim

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The Hollywood star, who denies rape, is dropped from the last remaining film in his schedule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3di9K4q
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Covid: Italy introduces quarantine for EU travellers

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People arriving in Italy from other European countries must now also quarantine for five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpUAwA
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Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812'

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The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4CzVP
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Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody

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Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doNG8q
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Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees

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Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mbfBwn
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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway

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Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qLxYl
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Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'

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Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sKcQV
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Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle

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President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dxLED1
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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

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Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31sQQSZ
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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

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Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cAyAx2
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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

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Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m42gpt
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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

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The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QTw50N
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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

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A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frkzE2
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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

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Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJusSr
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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

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Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pR1Tw
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Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M

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Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cxCkzr
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Alabama Shakes drummer Steven Johnson arrested on child abuse charges

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Steven Johnson was arrested in Alabama last Wednesday and indicted on multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O2QSxL
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Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet

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The two new cables will connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fsd0gb
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Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row

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Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwv3Qv
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Suez Canal: Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed

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A giant ship blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week is finally free, the Egyptian authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QNYUeV
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South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack

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South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sxmVF1
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Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers

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Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7sxrz
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Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'

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Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w5YY9T
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Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest?

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Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbsHfi
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French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill

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The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rrfXju
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Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99

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Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwViGE
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George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice

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Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruweEs
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Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship partially freed from shoreline

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The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u4a0Le
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India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown

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A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cutMcE
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Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle

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Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sAF30A
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Stranded Suez container ship reported freed

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Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wiltsu
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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

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Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct5MXw
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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

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The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39F1fzx
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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

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The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1NyPK
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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

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A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6wRy9
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

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Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rClIuY
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Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

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It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fjaPLX
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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

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Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39jViHJ
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Mozambique: Dozens dead after militant assault on Palma

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Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3szPp0I
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Myanmar coup: The 'fallen stars' from the deadliest day

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A market trader, a Covid volunteer and several children are among more than 100 people reported dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xYb3n
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US police bodycam video shows officers berating child aged five

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The boy's mother is suing Maryland Police, saying her son suffered emotional trauma in the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NZBlyz
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US Asian veteran reveals scars to call out racism

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Elected official Lee Wong showed his scars in a town hall meeting discussing anti-Asian prejudice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pd2e2J
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Moment Asian American army veteran shows his scars

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Saying he's been accused of not looking "American enough", Lee Wong showed "what patriotism looks like". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31qQxYD
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Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building

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The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39p68fT
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Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd

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The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2nhDO
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Channel Nine cyber attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

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The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0p0H5
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ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies

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See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31pfm7c
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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president ordered to pay damages to journalist

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A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ctSGZQ
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Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine

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Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tUtiCu
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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

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The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3spgNP3
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Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing

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Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhFgCd
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Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues

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Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E
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Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off

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Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csaCUF
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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

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International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csLsp6
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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

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Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31s9A4N
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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

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Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZ5X2D
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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

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Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P5k0VL
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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

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Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w5Nfs0
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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

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A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flrQoE
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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

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Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ohW1I
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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

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A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ksWxf
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Jedward shave off their famous quiffs for cancer charity

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The Irish twins removed each other's quiffs live on TV in memory of their late mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csTXjZ
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Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'

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Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PACNry
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Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim

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Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w4S3Ol
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Myanmar: Bloodshed as forces open fire on protesters

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Security forces opened fire on protesters as the leaders of the coup marked Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3stpHuJ
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Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship

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Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ssEB4J
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Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says

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The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXEMm2
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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend tests positive for Covid-19

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Tendulkar, 47, shares his diagnosis as India grapples with a huge surge in coronavirus infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZxEKF
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The Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row

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CBS says her behaviour in an on-air row over the Duchess of Sussex "did not align with our values". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31rRyQ4
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Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’

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Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs
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Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated'

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The large container vessel became wedged across the canal on Tuesday, causing a traffic jam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fw0Zqj
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Myanmar: Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing vows to 'safeguard democracy'

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Min Aung Hlaing has addresses the country on national TV to mark Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NW1Tkf
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Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'

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Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31qRwIt
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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

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Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXzHu8
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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

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The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ss2hGr
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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

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Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t
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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

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Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ
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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

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Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d6iLgO
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'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained

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Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rmRv2R
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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

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Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lO4yT
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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

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The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ
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Larry McMurtry: Lonesome Dove and Terms of Endearment author dies aged 84

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Born in Texas, he won an Oscar for the screenplay he co-wrote for 2005 western Brokeback Mountain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lRxNN
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Covid vaccine: Social media urged to remove 'disinfo dozen'

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Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ro3EEr
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Debris from SpaceX rocket lights up US skies

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The lights streaking across US skies on Thursday stunned onlookers. But this wasn't a meteor shower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39jpfaX
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Dominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6bn over election fraud claims

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Conservatives baselessly claimed that Dominion Voting System rigged the 2020 vote against Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0FsvB
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Coronavirus: France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine exports

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The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France's foreign minister criticises the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d8BtUX
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Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?

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It's at the centre of a row between Western brands and China over allegations of forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sqsCVl
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Suez Canal: Ships stuck in 'traffic jam' as salvage efforts continue

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The queue has "grown exponentially" since a container vessel ran aground, a merchant seaman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lVL8T6
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Coronavirus: Germany tightens borders amid alarm over pandemic

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There could be 100,000 infections a day if the third Covid wave spreads unchecked, Germans are warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rrJ9XD
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Rwanda genocide report to focus on French links

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Rwanda has long accused France of complicity in the 1994 mass killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0W6JN
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Abiy Ahmed: Eritrea 'will withdraw' troops from Ethiopia in Tigray conflict

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There is growing international pressure on Ethiopia to end fighting that has displaced thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cmruw3
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Prince Albert II: Harry and Meghan interview 'did bother me'

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Prince Albert II of Monaco has weighed in on the controversial interview that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave to Oprah Winfrey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PzcD8z
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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rsIx3Y
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Turkey Erdogan: Women rise up over withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

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Turkey's president appeased conservatives by quitting a treaty aimed against domestic abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fmbzQB
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Xinjiang cotton: Chinese brands championed as backlash against West grows

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More Western brands have been targeted for showing concern over Uighur forced labour claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWIIGA
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Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response

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It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3roLhzx
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North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched

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Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm
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Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day

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The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lRHR72
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Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women

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One woman said government MP Andrew Laming's comments online left her feeling suicidal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w3D6Mj
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'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'

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Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZBF1x
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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

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Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cl8TR1
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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change

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As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rpjO0i
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Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'

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Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OZWJ7D
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‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama

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Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w8PWcv
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Johnny Depp refused permission to appeal libel verdict

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A judge rules the US actor's appeal against a High Court ruling has "no real prospect of success". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tTWRnE
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Covid passports: What are different countries planning?

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We look at how advanced some countries' plans are for vaccine certificates and Covid passports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vT2h4l
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Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching

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The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fc56HN
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Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge

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As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3soK8ZT
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Miscarriages and stillbirths: New Zealand to allow bereavement leave

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Parliament backs legislation providing three days of paid leave for mothers and their partners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWBK5z
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Equal pay: Megan Rapinoe was 'devalued, disrespected and dismissed'

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Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says despite all her success she is still paid less than men in the same job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ciJA2c
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Winston Churchill, Kermit and Janet Jackson preserved for posterity

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They're part of the 25 recordings being added to this year's recordings for the US Library of Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9yN1n
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Daniel Guerini: Lazio youth-team midfielder dies aged 19

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Lazio say they are "shocked by pain" following the death of 19-year-old youth-team midfielder Daniel Guerini. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PpNX2z
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Covid-19: Merkel defends rollout as vaccine pressure grows

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends the EU's decision to procure coronavirus vaccines jointly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P4QCic
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Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca amends US vaccine efficacy results

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The vaccine-maker slightly downgrades its efficacy rate as it awaits US regulatory approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reWFOg
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Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises

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Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha says dislodging the Ever Given is proving "extremely difficult". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rluqgL
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Japan lights Olympic torch after one-year Covid delay

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It was all supposed to happen in 2020, but Japan has finally kicked off its Olympic torch relay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dhbIY
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Cured: How mental illness was used as a tool against LGBT rights

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A new film recalls the fight to overturn the US labelling of gay people as having a mental illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0RCo3
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H&M faces boycott in China over Xinjiang cotton

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The company has come under fire after a statement from last year on forced labour claims resurfaced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lPAL39
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Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies

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Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ckeMhn
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Jack Dorsey tweet: Man who buys his first-ever post speaks out

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The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fe0QHx
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

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Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r
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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

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The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lQ0V5S
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'My father, the killer'

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Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lP0uZo
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Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'

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A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f8QMjf
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Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories

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An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRqupU
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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

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The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lMizY9
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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

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A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ciuppN
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Nice catch: Fisherman rescues boy stranded on ice

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A fisherman in Ukraine reels in a boy who was stranded on a block of ice in a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lNP0p1
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Iceland: Up close drone footage of volcanic eruption

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A drone captures spectacular images as lava spews from Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9SEbn
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Coronavirus: Germany's Merkel reverses plans for Easter lockdown

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Chancellor Angela Merkel cancels plans for a five-day lockdown, just a day after it was announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31aONmm
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US gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons

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The US president promises "common-sense steps" after the second mass shooting in days killed 10. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PlBXPp
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Coronavirus: EU plans tougher controls on vaccine exports

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The proposals come after AstraZeneca was accused of failing to honour its contract with the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tQxR0A
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Citigroup launches Zoom-free Fridays to ease pandemic 'fatigue'

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The bank's CEO unveils new working practices to ease "the relentlessness of the pandemic workday". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PrGIXy
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Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India

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This comes as India reported 47,262 cases and 275 deaths on Wednesday, its highest tally this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NPG3Pu
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Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin

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Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ao9hO
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George Segal: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? actor dies aged 87

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Tributes have been paid to the star who was Oscar-nominated for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31c8Qk6
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India: Delhi orders Covid tests at airports as cases surge

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India's capital will test people at random in airports and railway stations amid a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tVoBsl
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Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark

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A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXwChZ
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Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits

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The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkbTS2
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World's biggest coal company bets on solar power

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Coal India Limited's chairman predicts that solar will replace coal as India's major energy provider. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OSA4dj
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Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood

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A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lIbCau
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China's biggest car brand launches rival to Tesla

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Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUlPFy
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North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'

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The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cfBs2n
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Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50

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Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QtwBSF
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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods

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Thousands of people in flooded Australia are struggling to deal with back-to-back natural disasters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgzP8K
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Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk

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The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PpHPad
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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

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Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfLpRQ
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Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received

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In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cehCEx
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Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal

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When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ccpaa
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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

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Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d03gXB
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Coronavirus: Russia's Putin to get vaccine but without cameras

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Russia's president wants to encourage people to get vaccinated but will get his jab behind closed doors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vVLGwz
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Boulder shooting: Ten victims and suspect identified by police

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Colorado officials have named the suspect and 10 people killed in an attack on a grocery store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUW1QO
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Russia and China hit back at Western sanctions

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Russia firmly backs China, which is stung by Western sanctions for cracking down on Uighurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QACca9
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US city of Evanston to pay reparations to black residents

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A Chicago suburb is to distribute money to those who suffered housing discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lIT4H4
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Niger suffers deadliest raids by suspected jihadists

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The death toll from co-ordinated attacks on three villages rises to 137 - the worst of its kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6DSlV
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Colorado shootings: 'We heard boom, boom, boom'

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A gunman has killed 10 people, including a police officer, in the US state of Colorado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lGkddA
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Rohingya refugee camp fire: Several dead and thousands homeless

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At least seven have died while about 50,000 have been displaced from the Bangladesh settlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cctK9p
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Belize football team bus held up by armed gang in Haiti

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The Belize Football Federation expresses its "disappointment and disgust" after a bus taking the national team to their hotel in Haiti is held up by an armed gang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QwDC5n
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China: 3,000-year-old gold mask sparks online memes

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The recently-discovered artefact has triggered a photo-editing frenzy on Chinese social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/392pzLh
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Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet

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Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tMW4F0
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Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid

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It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8bL81
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Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia

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A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cXiexx
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Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

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The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lZtid
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Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'

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Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/315nTw2
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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up' 

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She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tKsZdv
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Israel's Netanyahu faces uphill battle as voters return to polls

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Israel holds its fourth election in two years, with Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1HXF6
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Gunman kills six in Colorado market shooting

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A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday afternoon attack in Boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6qC0E
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Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

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The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYrNEz
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Making honey without bees and milk without cows

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Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3967eg9
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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

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Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQpMC8
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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus

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It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3spsS6E
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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres

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Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cW6Wtr
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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.

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A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PjIeeA
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Uighurs: EU imposes sanctions on Chinese officials over rights abuses

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For the first time since the Tiananmen Square massacre, the European Union sanctions China over rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sb44j1
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John Magufuli: African leaders mourn former Tanzania president

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Heads of state from the continent have praised the late president at his state funeral in Dodoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tOCoRn
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Australia floods: Rainfall set to peak as weather systems collide

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Two weather systems collide over inundated New South Wales, with its whole coast now on alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbujV9
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Aretha Franklin's family protest about National Geographic's Genius biopic

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The star's family say they "do not support" the TV series, starring British actress Cynthia Erivo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3139X5B
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Iceland volcano eruption: Onlookers flock to see Mount Fagradalsfjall

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People have trekked to Mount Fagradalsfjall after lava started bursting out on Friday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vNKIma
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Ikea France on trial for snooping on staff and customers

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Ikea France is accused of spying on staff and customers using private detectives and police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PiNcYJ
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Olympic surfing hopeful killed by lightning

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The International Surfing Association pays tribute to El Salvador surfer Katherine Diaz, who died after being struck by lightning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCMXny
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Myanmar coup: Detained BBC journalist Aung Thura released

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Aung Thura is free three days after he was detained by men in plain clothes in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QwooNT
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Experts say sharp rise in India Covid cases 'alarming'

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India added more than 250,000 new Covid cases last week - a record spike since the start of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QoptHf
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Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League star guilty of sexual assault in Australia

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Jarryd Hayne - a high-profile Australian athlete - denied attacking a woman in her bedroom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cW5QOh
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Real Sociedad 1-6 Barcelona: Lionel Messi scores twice on record-breaking 768th appearance

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Lionel Messi scores two goals on his record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona as the Spanish giants beat Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hu8ND
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Michael Kovrig: China begins espionage trial behind closed doors

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They were arrested for espionage days after Canada detained an executive of telecom giant Huawei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tHOCey
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Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches

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Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f1eWfk
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Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked

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The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395VqKS
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Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro calls governors 'tyrants' over lockdowns

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The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317k7Ci
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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

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The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f1gyG0
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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town

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For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313UDWv
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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them

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A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/391IBS3
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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

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Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7VuS4
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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

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Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMYzh
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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region

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Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f3NTAi
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How can I stop my houseplants dying?

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With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395xwPT
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Covid in Sweden: Elderly people deserve more

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More than half of those who have died with Covid-19 in Sweden have been care home residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cY46UG
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Covid-19: Miami imposes emergency curfew over spring break 'chaos'

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Large crowds on the US city's party strips prompted an emergency overnight curfew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4NW0V
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South China Sea dispute: Huge Chinese 'fishing fleet' alarms Philippines

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The Philippines asks China to withdraw more than 200 ships from disputed waters in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P8mqSZ
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Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi dies at 89

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Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tI45va
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Australia floods: Couple's house swept away near Sydney

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Their home was carried away by flash flooding, on what should have been their wedding day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7TM1I
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Congo-Brazzaville presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19

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The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vHasAJ
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Saudi Aramco's profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand

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Saudi Aramco makes less than expected but will still pay returns to investors including the Saudi state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fdOY8P
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Nowruz: Millions celebrate Persian New Year around the world

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From celebrations in Covid wards to fireworks displays, Nowruz has looked very different this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2gjub
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Covid restrictions: Can music festivals be safely planned?

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A music festival takes place as an experiment in the Netherlands, despite the rest of the country being under lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7GR12
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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying

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"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cPCvVT
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More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk

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Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4t75N
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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

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One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1iWix
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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

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How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vO4oqa
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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

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Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWs2I6
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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

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Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbsHfi
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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

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There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38WnjFl
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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

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Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3134FHm
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Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape

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Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38ZTCTP
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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

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Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c06ewf
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The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate

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A world-first trial in Australia is using dogs to help the endangered species procreate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWeWmd
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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

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The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30I7OfD
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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

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The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpV6vK
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Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’

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In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFvDdx
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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

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Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NtGyP4
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ICYMI: Roof-trotting goats and Super Mario

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From a new Super Mario theme park to some adventurous goats. Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tFHYFC
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Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief

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Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ZZyI3
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Domestic violence: Turkey pulls out of Istanbul convention

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Human rights groups say the move is a "huge setback" to efforts to combat domestic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38ZQ6ss
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Mar-a-Lago: 'Covid outbreak' at Trump's Florida residence

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Parts of the Mar-a-Lago resort, where the former US president lives, have reportedly been closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tJumJv
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Covid-19: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive

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The 68-year-old was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cNwARi
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No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics

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No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4bdjF
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Icelandic volcano erupts near Reykjavik

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Aerial footage shows lava snaking its way down after the eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QqRCxt
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Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods

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Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tDLv7b
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Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge

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Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rcKKAF
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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations

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Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUAyKs
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Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?

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China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cNzc1v
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone

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A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lztVhL
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Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space

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Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tG0kGC
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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll

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The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5qSwy
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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence

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Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310vE6w
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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war

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Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/311tT8Z
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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

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Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YiFqo
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'This child was alive again'

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The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eX3fq1
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

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A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q7vdoO
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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

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Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eHt2Td
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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

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A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bQHUgh
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Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism

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The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vDQO8J
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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik

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Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OPn0oU
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US President Joe Biden ‘doing fine’ after aircraft stumble

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A spokeswoman said the president is "doing 100% fine" after slipping while boarding Air Force One. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vKQ2a2
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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'

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Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ORbeu3
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Thousands of mice plague Australian town

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Locals in Gilgandra, New South Wales, say it's their worst infestation in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Z4FIt
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Covid: Germany warns of 'exponential' rise in coronavirus cases

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Health Minister Jens Spahn says Europe does not have enough vaccines to prevent a third wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NxaLwy
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Finland ranked happiest country in the world - again

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Denmark is in second place, followed by Switzerland and Iceland in the World Happiness Report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQUMC6
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Greek bull figurine unearthed after heavy downpour

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A bronze statuette believed to be at least 2,500 years old is found near the ancient site of Olympia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s4nBBA
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E-bike suspected cause of huge Australia house fire

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The bike was left on charge overnight at the three-level house in Sydney, firefighters says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bYChwr
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Myanmar protests: BBC journalist Aung Thura held

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Aung Thura was taken away by plainclothes men as Myanmar remains in turmoil after February's coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxxcOY
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Face editing: Japanese biker tricks internet into thinking he is a young woman

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The 50-year-old biker said he thought his social media followers would not want to see an old "uncle". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONe9UI
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Chinese granny who fought off attacker in US praised for bravery

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The 76-year-old was waiting to cross the street in San Francisco when she was punched, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vD4wbM
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Anti-Asian violence: 'He slashed me from cheek-to-cheek'

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Asian Americans across the US have faced a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2g3Oa
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At least 25 tornadoes rip through southern US

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Powerful storms have swept through the region, wrecking havoc in parts of Mississippi and Alabama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bXZw9W
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China sending children of exiled Uighur parents to orphanages, says Amnesty

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Young Uighur children are taken into orphanages without parents' consent, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3luZWrg
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Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict

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Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lwROqd
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Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays

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The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OOwTmP
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Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week

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First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vF2kjU
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US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks

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This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s5H0SK
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Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid

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The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ZFRjs
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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy

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At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1E7kc
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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government

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Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0kYiI
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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'

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Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eX6UEi
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Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape

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The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tzofHp
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EU agency says AstraZeneca vaccine is 'safe and effective'

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The medicines regulator reports back after 13 EU states suspended use of the jab as a precaution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eXpYST
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Spain passes law allowing euthanasia

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Lawmakers vote to make Spain the fourth European country to allow euthanasia, despite opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEdmGh
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Paris airport: Algerian passengers from UK stranded for weeks

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Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P17fLk
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Dozens change name to 'salmon' to get sushi deal in Taiwan

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Officials in Taiwan plead with people to stop changing their names to take advantage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s25gov
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Death of a Zulu king: 'He is planted, not buried'

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Photos of Goodwill Zwelithini's funeral - an insight into how a powerful South African monarch is mourned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3scbqm0
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The cautionary tale of the president who denied Covid

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His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rXVyna
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Kobe Bryant widow sues LA police over 'graphic images' of helicopter crash

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Vanessa Bryant published the names of officers she says shared photos of the site of Bryant's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eWhtaH
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India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand?

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India is a big player in vaccine production - but companies are warning of supply problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rGhSj
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Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash

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Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eP88S7
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US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms

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Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEVVoQ
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Atlanta shootings: 'It's scary just to be an Asian American woman.'

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Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P5mpzi
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Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult

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Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIubzc
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Donald Trump's wealth down $700m after presidency

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The former US president's fortune has slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qi3aDd
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'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette

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Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUnpku
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Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on

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Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYVsun
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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

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Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vDkUZW
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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

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An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bUIERq
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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

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People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cH05UE
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US-China relations: Adversary or partner?

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Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30VZTeR
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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

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Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WJA16
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Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days

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Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eRdKLu
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Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish HDP opposition party

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The Peoples' Democratic Party denounces a prosecutor's case against it as a "blow to democracy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eRahwI
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Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid

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In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P4MRck
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Covid: EU plans rollout of travel certificate before summer

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It will permit travel by those vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recently recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bVfrFP
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French glue-trapping of birds not allowed, says EU court

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The practice, condemned by conservationists, was suspended by the French government last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSwQTT
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Demi Lovato says she was raped as a teenager in new documentary

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In a new documentary, the singer alleges the offender faced no consequences after she came forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eKT481
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Airline removes boy, 4, with autism for not wearing Covid mask

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The US airline removed the boy, 4, from a flight because he wasn't wearing a face mask. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bSsBTZ
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St Patrick's Day: Countries celebrate Ireland's patron saint

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Online events are taking the place of traditional parades due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cyAGwc
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Video captures huge Ontario, California fireworks explosion

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A large amount of stored fireworks ignited and caused the explosion in a residential neighbourhood. There are no known injuries at this time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38NS1QY
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Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks

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BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie met locals learning to live with the shakes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cGb6Wf
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Covid-19 disruptions killed 228,000 children in South Asia, says UN report

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A new UN report says interrupted health services caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in South Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eO6Q9K
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Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'

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The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vzxMzZ
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What we wish we'd known about infertility

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In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFvDdx
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Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas

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No motive has yet been established for the attacks in the area around Atlanta, Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tqzEcE
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Australia to send Papua New Guinea vaccines as cases surge

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With rising infection rates, Papua New Guinea's fragile healthcare system is under pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW2brA
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Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated

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Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMxMa1
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French bulldogs close in on Labradors as most popular US dog

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Their popularity among celebrities is thought to have added to the rise of the French bulldog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q0Q8tt
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Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge

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President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38JgW8f
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Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour

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The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nq5FSR
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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

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BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QffxQn
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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

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A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NoDiV0
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LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'

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A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJoPUd
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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

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Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NtGyP4
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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

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The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpV6vK
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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

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Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bR2Kfc
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Indianapolis deadly shootings 'started after stimulus cheque row'

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A man now facing murder charges had wanted some of his girlfriend's payout, according to court papers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38J1FUX
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The 89-year-old dancing in the streets of New York City after vaccination

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New Yorker Robert Holzman got his Covid vaccine as soon as he was able so he could get back to dancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJ7u8O
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Covid relief bill: How does the new US child tax credit measure up?

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The Covid relief bill includes an expanded child tax credit. How does the US compare to other countries? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lw1eCJ
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Golden Globe awards make diversity pledge after publicists' backlash

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The awards' organisers have been criticised for "discriminatory behaviour" and "ethical impropriety". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ODE019
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Michelle Obama voices sympathy for Meghan on race

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The former US first lady reacts to Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OFNZ66
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Rare ancient scroll found in Israel 'Cave of Horror'

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The verses are thought to have been written by Jewish rebels hiding in the cave from Romans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OChsw
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Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide

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The Finnish telecoms giant is shifting investment into 5G and cloud computing research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qRos76
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Climate change: Jet fuel from waste 'dramatically lowers' emissions

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A jet fuel made from food waste has the potential to reduce emissions from flying, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vr8Niv
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Yaphet Kotto: James Bond villain and Alien actor dies at 81

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The actor played Dr Kananga in Live and Let Die, and was also an extra-terrestrial stowaway in Alien. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tqrRf2
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What is happening with migrant children at the southern US border?

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More than 4,200 migrant children are in US custody amid a surge of arrivals to the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8lApS
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What is this Arctic walrus doing off the Irish coast?

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The rare sighting was captured by a local man and his five-year-old daughter in County Kerry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38GZocX
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Dutch head to polls as Covid crisis looms large

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The election comes after a government crisis and during the country's strictest lockdown to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJwFI4
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AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab

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Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q0pj8M
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China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure

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Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OUKEQw
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Mozambique insurgency: Militants beheading children, aid agency reports

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Save the Children says Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado have killed children as young as 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vvvPos
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Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began

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Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vwI6sS
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'

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Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39152qz
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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

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The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vvpJUU
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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

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A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Jj2Vo
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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

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Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tmJ20T
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Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation'

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Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rRLagQ
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

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A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q7vdoO
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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

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Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eHt2Td
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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

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The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3trM6IX
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Nigeria primary school children abducted in Kaduna state

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This is the first time a primary school has been targeted in a wave of similar kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qV8ysE
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Yo-Yo Ma: World-famous cellist's impromptu vaccine centre concert

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Yo-Yo Ma performs in a waiting room after receiving his second dose of Covid-19 vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38C74gv
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Beijing sandstorm: City turns orange and transport disrupted

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Hundreds of flights are disrupted as the storm sweeps across China's capital city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vswJlC
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Apocalyptic skies as Beijing hit by worst sandstorm in a decade

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Strong winds blowing in from Mongolia has turned the Chinese capital to be shrouded in dust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OAALaN
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Myanmar coup: Military extends martial law after protests

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The military extends martial law across more of Yangon following the deadliest day of protests so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tjPQfD
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Pele congratulates Ronaldo for passing goal tally

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Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward's hat-trick against Cagliari takes him past the Brazilian legend's tally of goals scored in official matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tgR2Au
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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain

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A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OQkwWY
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Australia March 4 Justice: Thousands march against sexual assault

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The wave of protests follow a backlash to the government's response to rape allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYhSil
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Grammys 2021: Five weird and wonderful moments

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Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion all put on a spectacle. But who are Silk Sonic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PSUOS7
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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives

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Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOSjOL
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US remains top arms exporter and grows market share

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Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lkH6TJ
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Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

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It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tgSClW
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Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs

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It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eFpkcK
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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film

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Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bJUMV5
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Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign

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The US president wants to await the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OzXDap
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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

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The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30I7OfD
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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

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The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBLJYn
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What Macron doesn't get about colonialism

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The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOE2lp
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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

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A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bQHUgh
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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

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The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tiGfWn
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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'

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Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ax8Zi
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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

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More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rP2SRY
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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war

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How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bKr9mE
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Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards

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Burna Boy wins Best Global Music Album, while his fellow Afrobeats star wins Best Music Video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3to5ff7
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Merkel's party slumps to defeat in regional polls

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The Christian Democrats got a quarter of the vote in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GiwDx
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Covid-19: Dutch police break up anti-lockdown protest

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Police used water cannon and mounted officers to clear anti-government demonstrators in The Hague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OS89ts
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Indian police arrest two men after assault on Muslim boy at Hindu temple

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Two men are questioned over a video of a 14-year-old being beaten for "drinking water at a temple". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDspdm
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Brutal crackdown continues on Myanmar protesters

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At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q24bz8
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Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown

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More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDjbxK
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Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing

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The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ePnndV
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Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute

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Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oo00gG
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Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

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The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eCvbPV
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North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts

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The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lbGL5S
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US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge

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US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30DBQRM
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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

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The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OxIeaB
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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

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Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tkZvm3
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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

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A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eCU2mG
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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?

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Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vuOjFJ
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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'

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Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38E8YNx
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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

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The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eztDWX
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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

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Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBOUPC
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Live music is back... behind a New York shop window

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Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38DxUol
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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

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Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OOLJJN
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Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters

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Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Db1Ns
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Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching

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The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OwHySO
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Breonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing

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The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lc70cc
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Russia opposition: Moscow police raid election forum

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Officers raided the opposition conference only minutes after it began at a hotel on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30DbjUH
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Covid: Jordan's health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths

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The country's health minister has resigned after six Covid patients died due to an oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30LMW73
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Sri Lanka to ban burka and other face coverings

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The measure is needed on security grounds, officials say two years after the Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38AEcFb
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Security forces fire at protesters in Myanmar

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Myanmar has "all the hallmarks of a civil war... but only one side is armed", says Jonathan Head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eHRG5Q
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US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem

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Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cu7Vkf
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ICYMI: Faceplanting albatross and cat rescues itself

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An albatross faceplant, a cat rescuing itself after getting stuck in a tree and other stories you may have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vimm3C
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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid

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The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bIp0YB
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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony

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Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Gnmka
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Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia

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The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xlU7K
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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

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A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38BN25F
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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home

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Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tfOYsA
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Why the GameStop story is far from over

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Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bIMZqJ
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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

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Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38zPGsu
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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

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Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38CdyMp
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Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader

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Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qJyW8q
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Myanmar coup: The 'battle tactics' used in crackdowns on protests

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Human rights group Amnesty says videos show the military are using increasingly deadly force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vbR6mO
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Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country

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Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z
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What are NFTs and why are they worth millions?

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Artwork is being "tokenised" and sold online for millions of dollars - but will the bubble burst? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cn17VP
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Covid vaccinations: No reason to stop using AstraZeneca jab, says WHO

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The World Health Organization reassures states after Bulgaria becomes the latest to suspend the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cnLEVw
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Razzies: Robert Downey Jr and Anne Hathaway nominated for 'worst acting'

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Robert Downey Jr and Anne Hathaway are up for Razzies, the annual alternative to the Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rG68zf
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Brussels bombers 'murdered elderly man as a test'

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Two brothers who killed 31 people in 2016 earlier shot dead a 76-year-old, a Belgian report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bDWNSF
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Nigeria student kidnapping near Kaduna army base

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Residents who heard gunfire overnight thought it was a military exercise at the site in Kaduna state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhqXmH
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SA actor Cliff Simon dies after kiteboard accident

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The star, who also had roles in 24, NCIS, Days of Our Lives, is killed in a kiteboarding accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tbP5oP
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Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72

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The king, one of South Africa's most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1968. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l847sW
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Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react

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Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qEnif6
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Maharashtra: Nagpur becomes first major Indian city to return to lockdown

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Nagpur becomes the first major Indian city to return to a complete lockdown as Covid cases rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qGtZ0n
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Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club

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The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tcQ3RW
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AstraZeneca: Thailand delays vaccine rollout over blood clot fears

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Several countries have suspended the jab although there is no evidence that it causes blood clots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38w1VXf
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De Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims

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Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cstn9D
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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?

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Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PTxR1k
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Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years?

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What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BnQrO
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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?

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The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38wcYQm
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Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions

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Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3laoExi
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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’

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Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xotH8
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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

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The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ewgD4c
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Running from terror in north-east Mozambique

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A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bDUqzl
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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar

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How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ex9zEy
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The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral

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A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cq3VkL
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Myanmar nun: Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng explains her act of courage

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A Catholic nun who kneeled in front of armed police in Myanmar speaks to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgoLvC
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Oxford-AstraZeneca: Denmark suspends vaccine 'as a precaution'

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The decision follows a death and reports of blood clots, but the health minister says no link is established. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30A8G5O
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Amanda Gorman's Catalan translator dropped because of 'profile'

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The publishers said they wanted "a woman, young, activist and preferably black" translator for the poem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE27eC
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Hunt for US murder suspect mistakenly released from jail

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A paperwork error leads to a murder suspect being released from Rikers Island prison before his trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OCMYeR
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Adele finalises divorce with joint custody of son

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Details of the singer's split with Simon Konecki have been revealed in US court dcouments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30w6BYT
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Myanmar's military accuses Suu Kyi of taking illegal payment and gold

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Myanmar's military junta alleges the overthrown leader took $600,000 and gold, but gives no evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l4lRW6
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Michelle Obama: Former US first lady says she is 'moving towards retirement'

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The former US first lady has opened up about the pandemic, mental health and ambitions for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eGcATh
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Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections

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Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PU8pJ2
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Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit

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The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rwaEA9
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Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting

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The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cpxnHX
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Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club

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The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vg5ydJ
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Malaysia High Court rules Christians can use 'Allah'

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The issue of non-Muslims using the word to refer to God had previously sparked tensions and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30tVUG4
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Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill

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The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD45KR
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Hamed Bakayoko: Ivory Coast's PM dies in Germany

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Hamed Bakayoko died of cancer, the authorities say, days after his 56th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ckYunl
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Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?

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Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qx126R
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Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’

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Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PRAXTw
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The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it

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Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFci2r
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Covid: The man with "super antibodies"

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John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bBUP5e
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Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000

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The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5BcbO
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Fukushima disaster ten years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’

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Ten years on from Japan’s Fukushima disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3esLcrG
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Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?

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Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38tdE97
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'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'

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The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ci3HMN
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Thirty years of BBC World News

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BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30tw7hc
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Ghislaine Maxwell 'does not know who accusers are', says brother

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Ian Maxwell says Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend has not been able to prepare adequately for her trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PHxeaU
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Russia targets Twitter speed over 'banned content'

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President Putin has criticised social media companies and Twitter is popular with opposition activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v9pY87
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Ghislaine Maxwell's US jail conditions 'are torture' - brother

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The British socialite is currently in a New York prison awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qBhiDQ
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Maracana stadium to be named after Brazil legend Pele

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Brazil's iconic Maracana stadium is to be named in honour of the country's legendary footballer Pele. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ch8Swv
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Myanmar coup: Envoy to UK recalled after pro-Suu Kyi remarks

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Kyaw Zwar Minn had said he stood by deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and called for her release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruh5DM
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Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai PM sprays sanitiser on reporters

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Prayuth Chan-ocha was asked about a cabinet reshuffle and chose to deflect the question unusually. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5EwDT
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Bialowieza: Poland to resume logging in primeval forest

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Bialowieza forest is at the centre of a long-running row between environmentalists and the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5kcm5
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China and Russia to build lunar space station

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The two countries will create research facilities on the surface and/or in the moon's orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38sGrKV
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Richard Pusey: Australian admits filming taunts of dying policewoman

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Richard Pusey pleads guilty to outraging public decency by filming a policewoman as she lay dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OEKkFi
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Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'

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Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N5EYTi
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Covid: Hospitals in Brazilian cities 'close to collapse'

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The dire warning by a Rio-based institute comes as Brazil records 1,972 deaths in a day, a new record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryjvkU
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Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper

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The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38sYoci
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Meghan and Harry: Questions the US had about Oprah interview

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Why did the duchess hand over her passport, what is "The Firm" and other lingering questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t2SeXX
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Why a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman

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When a white Dutch author was chosen to translate Gorman's work the decision was swiftly reversed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PGvA9u
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