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Friday, April 30, 2021

Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees

The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices.

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India's over-18s vaccination to start

The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country.

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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.

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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy

A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.

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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather

Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.

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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer

India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?

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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.

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Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'

The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".

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Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified

JosƩ Gregorio HernƔndez treated the poor in the country during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.

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Martha Koome: How Kenya's female justice overcame the odds

Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome looks set to become Kenya's first female chief justice.

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Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'

Benjamin Netanyahu visits the scene of a crush at a religious festival that left dozens dead.

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Bronze Age treasure found in Swedish forest by mapmaker

A man stumbled on ancient jewellery while surveying a forest for his orienteering club.

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Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices

The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.

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Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'

Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory".

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Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'

Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd.

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These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.

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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute

Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years.

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival

Dozens have been killed and many wounded after a stampede at an Israeli religious festival.

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India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise

Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face

Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye.

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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus

A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.

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Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country

Australians in India are the latest group to feel abandoned by their government amid virus fears.

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Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner ChloƩ Zhao, pricey sneakers and Marcelo's civic duty

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

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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model

The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model.

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The ransomware surge ruining lives

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.

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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021

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

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World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge to open in Portugal

Local residents tested out the 500m walkway, which spans a gorge in Portugal's Arouca Geopark.

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'Heartbreaking' return to St Vincent's volcano-hit 'red zone'

The BBC accompanies a school teacher back to a village in St Vincent's restricted volcano-damaged 'red zone'.

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Ransomware gangs target firms, schools and hospitals

More than 60 tech firm and law enforcement leaders want aggressive, urgent action against ransomware.

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Huge hailstones land in Texas and Oklahoma

Hailstones as big as 4 inches (10cm) in diameter have been reported.

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Man fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests

Dylan Robinson will also serve four years in prison for his role in the Minneapolis riots last year.

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German climate change law violates rights, court rules

Germany's highest court says the current law puts the burden of curbing CO2 emissions on the young.

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German ex-footballer Christoph Metzelder guilty over child porn images

The defender who played for the national team gets a 10-month suspended prison sentence.

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'Pregnant Egyptian mummy' revealed by scientists

Experts believe the woman was aged between 20 and 30 when she died with her unborn child.

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Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion

Hibikiryu's death has sparked a discussion around the treatment of sumo wrestlers and their safety.

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Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike

President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed.

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India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country

The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave.

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Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal

Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game.

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Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery

It relates to an incident with a high school student after a show in South Carolina in 2016.

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Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform

Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off.

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Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery

The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report.

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El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies

Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter.

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Fans jubilant after Britney Spears news to address to court

Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news was announced that Britney Spears would speak in court about her conservatorship.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high

Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave.

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Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress

The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again".

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China launches first module of new space station

It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns

The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.

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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen

More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.

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India coronavirus: Man charged over oxygen SOS for dying grandfather

An Indian man who sought help on Twitter for his grandfather in his last hours could face jail.

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German spy agency watches Querdenker anti-lockdown movement

Domestic intelligence fears the "Querdenker" movement may be trying to delegitimise the German state.

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Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes

His two-year extension provoked three days of clashes and forced up to 100,000 from their homes.

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India coronavirus: Round-the-clock mass cremations

Some crematoriums have been operating non-stop as a second wave of coronavirus engulfs the country.

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Covid in India: Couple marry in PPE clothing

The wedding went ahead despite the groom testing positive for coronavirus just a few days earlier.

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France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades

Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained.

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Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran

Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour".

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Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight

Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says.

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Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany

Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening.

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Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports

Spain says it hopes to open up to overseas travellers in June with a pilot test next month.

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Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case

A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'

As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories.

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Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress

Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending.

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Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores

Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition.

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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers

Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.

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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

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Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world

The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe.

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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?

India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme.

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India Covid: 'Sister help us, doctor help us – you’re God'

What it's like working in an emergency room in India, as its devastating second Covid wave continues.

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Why a US photographer says 'sorry for the war'

Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities.

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Birds of Oz: The charming natives that found TikTok fame

A colourful set of Australian birds has attracted a surprise global following on social media.

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Greek Euro MP Lagos arrested to face neo-Nazi jail term

Convicted last year, Ioannis Lagos is held in Belgium after the European Parliament lifts his immunity.

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No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say

There were fewer positive Covid tests among attendees than in the wider population, researchers say.

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Michael Jackson: Court dismisses lawsuit from accuser Wade Robson

A judge in LA rules Wade Robson cannot sue Jackson's businesses over abuse he allegedly suffered.

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Game of Thrones: House Of The Dragon production begins with cast table read

House Of The Dragon, due for release in 2022, will tell the backstory of the Targaryen family.

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Pink Supermoon seen around the world

Stargazers were treated to the fourth full Moon of 2021 on Monday night.

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Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized

Two Spaniards, an Irish national and a soldier are missing after an anti-poaching patrol attack.

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Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data

The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report.

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West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine

West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive.

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French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal

French concern over fishing rights overshadows a key European Parliament vote on EU-UK trade.

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India Covid-19: Delhi adds makeshift crematoriums as deaths climb

India's capital struggles to find space to cremate its dead during the second wave of the pandemic.

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India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount

Oxygen equipment lands in Delhi but far more is needed to tackle a devastating Covid wave nationwide.

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Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW

The Israeli foreign ministry rejects Human Rights Watch's allegation as "preposterous and false".

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits

But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk.

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US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest

The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop".

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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.

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Gavin Newsom: California's governor faces recall election

Gavin Newsom was up for re-election in 2022, but will now probably face a vote this autumn.

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Nigeria: The community that trades by barter instead of money

This Nigerian community still practices trade by barter, where goods are exchanged instead of money.

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Sofagate: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen blames sexism for Turkey chair snub

Ursula von der Leyen says a chair gaffe at a summit in Turkey only "happened because I am a woman".

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India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death

Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family.

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Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit

Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK.

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Covid-19 in India: Visual guide to the crisis

Maps, charts and graphics explaining what is happening and what the authorities are doing about it.

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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.

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Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.

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British Oscar winners celebrate with parties and sausage rolls

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Andrew Jackson and Martin Desmond Roe all enjoyed Oscars success.

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Iran's Zarif criticises Revolutionary Guards' influence in leaked tape

Mohammad Javad Zarif is heard bemoaning how the Revolutionary Guards dominate foreign policy.

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Covid: Google and Microsoft bosses pledge support to India

The Indian-born executives of Google and Microsoft offer the country funding and supplies.

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Video shows doomed submarine crew singing

The Indonesian military has released a video showing the crew of the sunken KRI Nanggala submarine singing together.

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Peruvian vaccine scandal politician gets Covid

MartĆ­n Vizcarra was banned from public office for allegedly getting vaccinated before his turn.

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US woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental

How a Sabrina the Teenage Witch videotape dogged a US woman with a criminal history for decades.

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Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities

A prosecutor moves to label the network of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny as "extremist".

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Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise

Bribery and an increase in accidents mean it is high time to "clean up" the sector, the government says.

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US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case

The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus.

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Mozambique gas project: Total halts work after Palma attacks

Total's $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant is the largest foreign investment in Africa.

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Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers

Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable.

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Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight

The US space agency's Ingenuity chopper completes its most ambitious flight yet on the Red Planet.

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Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained

A snap three-day lockdown was enforced after the state's first case of community transmission in a year.

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts

The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage.

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Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble

This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand.

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Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed

The president leads celebrations of the Alabay shepherd dog - a symbol of national cultural pride.

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India Covid: Patients struggle at home as hospitals choke

India's Covid sick struggle to get treatment at home due to black marketing of oxygen and drugs.

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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system

Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.

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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land

A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.

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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?

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Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’

Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.

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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.

The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.

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Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’

Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.

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India Covid: 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi'

India is suffering critical shortages of medical equipment and oxygen amid a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases.

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German opera star Christa Ludwig dies at the age of 93

The singer was closely associated with the Vienna State Opera for most of her long career.

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Covid: Countries send aid to ease India's oxygen emergency

The UK is sending oxygen machines and ventilators while France and the US are also sending supplies.

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Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue

Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars.

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Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term

Pro-government forces are battling rebel soldiers opposed to the president, local media say.

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Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed

The shattered hull of the vessel is found on the sea bed off Bali and all 53 crew are confirmed dead.

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Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania

A suspect was arrested after breaking through barriers in Tirana's Skanderbeg Square.

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Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59

He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label.

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UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in Jacksonville

Kamaru Usman scores a stunning second-round knockout to finish Jorge Masvidal and retain the undisputed UFC welterweight title.

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European Super League: 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over'

BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks back at a 'seismic and pivotal' launch and crash of the European Super League, and what might happen next.

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Menstrual leave: South Korea airline ex-CEO fined for refusing time off

Under South Korean law, women can ask for a day off each month if they have painful periods.

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ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy

Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week.

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India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge

Delhi hospitals run out of beds and oxygen as families struggle to save their loved ones.

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern

India reports a further 349,691 cases, as the US vows to send supplies amid an oxygen shortage.

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Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?

Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.

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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'

Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.

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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest

Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.

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Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?

As Western troops prepare to go, there are concerns over the future of counter-terrorism operations.

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Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave

Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus.

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Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.

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Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'

Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone.

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How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home

The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome.

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Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'

Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.

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Clubs cannot leave Super League, says Perez

The 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

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Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca

The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said.

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Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide

The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term.

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Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses

Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations.

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Chad after Idriss DĆ©by: African Union urges end to military rule

After President Idriss DĆ©by was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader.

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Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu

The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015.

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Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania

Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast.

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Hugs of welcome for new arrivals on space station

SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.

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Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says

A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says.

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Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge

At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation.

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India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered

Patients are dying because of a lack of medical oxygen supplies, doctors warn.

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months

The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021

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

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Myanmar: Military chief set to make first foreign trip since coup

The Jakarta regional summit will be Min Aung Hlaing's first trip since the army took power in a coup.

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India Covid crisis: Did election rallies help spread virus?

Did campaigning for state elections in India help coronavirus to spread?

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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.

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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'

Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.

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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.

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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?

This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.

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Iceland volcano eruption: Music video and wedding filmed at Fagradalsfjall

How an Icelandic band and a marriage ceremony made the most of spectacular scenes at Fagradalsfjall.

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George Floyd: Black Lives Matter protesters react to Chauvin conviction

Two young women who demonstrated after George Floyd's death react to Derek Chauvin's conviction.

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Tokyo Olympics: The challenges of training in a Covid pandemic

Athletes tell us what it's like training for the world's biggest sporting event during a pandemic.

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The real life nomads of Nomadland

Meet the Americans whose lives on the road inspired the Oscar nominated film.

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Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast

A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol".

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US Dragon crewship launches to space station

Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.

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Isa Pantami: The Nigerian minister haunted by extremist views

Nigeria's government backs Isa Pantami, who has previously expressed support for jihadi groups.

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India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge

Families of Covid patients are pleading for hospital care as emergency rooms and wards overflow.

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Shock G: Digital Underground's The Humpty Dance rapper dies, aged 57

He was the co-founder of hip-hop pioneers Digital Underground and produced 2Pac's debut album.

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India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse

Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath.

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Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event

Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first.

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Idriss DĆ©by: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels

France's President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss DĆ©by.

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Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?

A historic verdict followed by a funeral - a community coping with trauma asks what happens next.

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Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak

The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue.

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Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis

The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages.

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US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine

Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'

The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate.

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Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes

Israeli police fire tear gas, trying to keep apart rival groups of Jewish activists and Palestinians.

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Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti

But seven others seized earlier in April remain in captivity, with a gang demanding $1m in ransom.

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Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years

The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead.

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.

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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.

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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'

A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.

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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site

A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.

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Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021

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

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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?

With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?

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European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?

There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.

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Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine

The country orders its units to return to their bases after weeks of tension over a troop build-up.

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Biden urges action to tackle 'existential crisis' at virtual climate summit

US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to help tackle climate change, calling it an "existential crisis".

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Coronavirus: Pfizer confirms fake versions of vaccine in Poland and Mexico

The US pharmaceutical company says doses seized by authorities in Mexico and Poland were counterfeit.

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Brazil crime: One of world's biggest arms traffickers recaptured

JoĆ£o Filipe Barbieri escaped from prison in November using fake court papers, Brazilian police say.

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Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme

Investors rented empty properties to fulfil the one-year residence requirement, leaked files show.

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Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video

Actor Brahim Bouhlel and influencer Zbarbooking are seen swearing at children in a viral clip.

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AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery

"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts.

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Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site

Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area.

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European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?

BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football.

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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of

The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK

Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore.

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India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage

The court says it is the responsibility of the government to beg borrow or steal to ensure oxygen.

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Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative".

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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action

Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.

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India's second wave: 'We were not prepared'

The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating in India beyond anywhere else in the world.

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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'

The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.

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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?

The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.

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Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam

Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile.

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Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?

As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think.

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Alexei Navalny: Police detain hundreds of protesters across Russia

Thousands of people around Russia have joined unauthorised rallies to protest against the detention of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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ASMR: Why is it being used more in the music industry?

Why ASMR is becoming more used within the music industry.

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Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained

BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.

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Female engineers behind Ghana's solar cars

Ghana’s car industry is dominated by men but a group of female engineers is aiming to break the gender barriers.

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Football Super League cannot proceed - Agnelli

Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli says the European Super League project cannot proceed following the withdrawal of the six Premier League clubs.

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Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030

The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding.

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Russia's Putin gives key speech amid tensions with West

Tensions over Ukraine and dissident Alexei Navalny overshadow President Putin's national address.

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Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.

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George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction

George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck.

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George Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden

The US president welcomes the conviction in the George Floyd murder case but says more must be done.

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Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman

They told the victim they were investigating a fraud in China and needed her to transfer her funds.

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Chad's President Idriss DĆ©by is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders

Chad's President Idriss DĆ©by spent more than three decades in power and was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.

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George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink

Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board.

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TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.

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Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl

The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say.

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?

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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty

Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.

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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead

President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.

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Idriss DĆ©by: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death

In power for 30 years, Idriss DĆ©by's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government.

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US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts

Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May.

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The beauty ideal fuelling an illicit drugs trade

For Altou, a 19-year-old model, having a ‘slim thick’ body is the key to getting more likes and more work.

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India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots

A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India.

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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.

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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.

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Surfer reunited with big wave board discovered 2,700km away

Danny Griffiths was stunned when a surfboard he had lost four years earlier turned up 2,700km away.

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France seeks conspiracy theorist over kidnapping

Police issue an international warrant after a little French girl is abducted and rescued.

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Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries

Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.

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Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers

A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

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European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez

European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change".

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Super League 'created to save football'

The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

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Monday, April 19, 2021

Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom

This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.

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European Super League: What happens next?

BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next.

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Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.

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India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections

Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab.

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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.

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New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens

Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble.

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Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'

Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters.

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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93

Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.

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Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state

With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it.

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Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race

Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections.

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Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech

The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.

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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."

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'Russia is heading for a catastrophe'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians.

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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.

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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.

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George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial

A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.

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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman

Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony

Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd.

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The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force

The role of Russia's GRU agency in a fatal 2014 explosion raises questions about its capabilities.

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George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial

As prosecutors and defence lawyers begin their closing arguments, we look back at five key moments of the trial.

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Namibian court denies entry to gay couple's surrogate daughters

Phillip LĆ¼hl was told he must take a paternity test before returning home with his new-born twins.

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Table Mountain fire: Residents evacuated in Cape Town suburb

University buildings and a historic windmill have been destroyed in the blaze.

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Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor

For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.

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Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight

The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.

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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge

With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.

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Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital

The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor.

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Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".

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Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins

The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones.

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Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11

Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo.

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Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons

The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say,

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The best climate solution you've never heard of

Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision

Bjƶrn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.

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Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans

Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" has sparked anger in the coastal community.

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Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?

Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability.

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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.

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Libya: Ten years on the front line

Our correspondent on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed.

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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration

Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.

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How product placements may soon be added to classic films

Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally.

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Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?

Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.

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Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row

The Czech Republic has accused Russia of being involved in a blast at a munitions factory in 2014.

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European Super League: Premier League's 'Big Six' agree to join new league

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who have agreed to join a new European Super League.

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Russia will face 'consequences' if Navalny dies - US

International concern grows after doctors for the jailed Putin critic say he needs urgent medical help.

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France kidnapping: Girl found with mother accused of ordering abduction

The mother, who is accused of ordering the abduction, and the girl were found in an abandoned factory.

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European Super League: Uefa furious at 11 major clubs signing up to breakaway plans

Senior Uefa figures are furious that 11 major European clubs, including five from England, have signed up to a breakaway European Super League.

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ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins

Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town

The blaze has so far destroyed part of a cafe at the Rhodes Memorial above the city of Cape Town.

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Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation

Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before.

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Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'

The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion.

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Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'

Russia's ambassador to the UK says opposition leader Alexei Navalny's medical treatment will be "taken care of".

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Syria to hold election in May after years of war

The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term.

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Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work.

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Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow

The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water.

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

China and US pledge climate change commitment

The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week.

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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty.

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.

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India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen

Aastha Khanna's job is to ensure safety during scenes involving simulated sex, nudity and sexual violence.

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JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful

The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run.

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Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles

South Africans are mourning Dr Sindi van Zyl who helped thousands through her social media work.

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Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims

Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine.

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Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.

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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia

These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.

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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel

Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.

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Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35

The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?

Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community.

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Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors

Alexei Navalny is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail.

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Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack

State TV alleges Reza Karimi fled Iran before the blast, which damaged its Natanz nuclear plant.

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Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".

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Philippines: Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in raid

The 200-tonne seizure is one of the largest ever hauls of the endangered species.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister

Brazil is also seeking aid from the US in return for protecting the Amazon rainforest.

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Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return

Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks".

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On the front line in eastern Ukraine

The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports from the front line between soldiers and separatists.

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Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe

The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in.

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20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?

The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost.

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India's Kumbh festival attracts big crowds amid devastating second Covid wave

'I left everything to God', says one devotee who attended the festival amid a devastating second wave.

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Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated

The militants claiming of a recent attack got publicity but they may not have actually been behind it.

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Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’

This year’s wildfire season in Nepal has been worse than usual with more fires, burning longer.

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Hijab regulations: Two women's experience

Nadya and Emna live 12,000 km away from each other but both have been told what they can and can’t wear.

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Biden keeps historically low Trump era cap on refugees

The US president backtracks on a plan to raise the cap, prompting criticism from his party.

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Covid: Michelin-starred Amsterdam restaurant's €20 takeaway burgers

Unable to have guests due to the pandemic, a fine dining restaurant in Amsterdam turns to takeaways.

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In pictures: RaĆŗl Castro's career over six decades

RaĆŗl Castro has stepped down as first secretary of Cuba's Communist Party ending a 60-year career.

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Covid: Canada sounds the alarm as cases overtake US

Infections in the largest province could increase sixfold without tougher measures, experts warn.

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France Mia kidnapping: Four men held over abduction of girl aged 8

Mia was taken from her grandmother's home as part of a plot ordered by her mother, prosecutors say.

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Breonna Taylor: Publisher refuses to distribute police officer's book

Publisher Simon & Schuster says it won't distribute the work following a backlash online.

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Afghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops

US spies have "low to moderate confidence" that Russia offered cash for American deaths, officials say.

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'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight

Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.

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Footballer and family robbed at home in Italy

Roma defender Chris Smalling and his family were victims of an armed robbery at their home in the early hours of Friday.

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TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers.

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Indianapolis mass shooting: 'Emotions are very high' after shooting at FedEx facility

A police spokesperson said "emotions are very high" following the late night shooting.

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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests

Jimmy Lai is the owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal forward treated in hospital for malaria

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been treated in hospital after he contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon.

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Indianapolis mass shooting: Many casualties at FedEx facility

A gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility near the city airport before taking his own life, police say.

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Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors

When the Titanic sank, six Chinese men were rescued - but their ordeal didn't end there.

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback

The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown

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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.

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Adam Toledo: Chicago releases video of police shooting boy

Adam Toledo raises his hands but does not appear to be holding a gun in the moment he was shot.

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Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success

The country's vaccination rollout is one of the fastest in the world, so why are Covid cases surging?

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Jimmy Lai: The Hong Kong billionaire risking it all by speaking out

Opposition newspaper owner Jimmy Lai was arrested under Hong Kong's new national security law.

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India's desperate Covid-19 patients turn to black market for drugs

Amid a punishing third wave, people across India are finding drugs, oxygen and beds in short supply.

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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything.

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Why Aboriginal people are still dying in police custody

Australia holds a dismal record on indigenous deaths in custody despite decades of calls for change.

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William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call

Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog.

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Bolivian minister 'took bag stuffed with $20,000'

Police say they caught Minister for Rural Development Edwin Characayo receiving a bribe outside a cafƩ.

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Russian court sentences Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol for trespass

Lyubov Sobol is a close aide to the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years

Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change.

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Macron visits Notre Dame two years after fire

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks of the "collective pride" of the reconstruction efforts.

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France urges citizens to leave Pakistan amid anti-French protests

An email from the French embassy warns of "serious threats" after anti-blasphemy protests.

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Kanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'

Kanye West debuted the iconic shoes, now worth an estimated $1m, on stage at the 2008 Grammys.

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Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans

A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy.

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Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'

Parents are outraged after high school students set up a group chat assigning prices to their black peers.

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Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant

Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry.

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Why Australia is in hysterics over a 'navy twerking' dance

Dancers in hotpants at a military event have sparked a heated debate about women, sex and power.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature.

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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression

A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant.

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US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks

The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday.

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India coronavirus second wave: ‘A Covid tsunami we had never seen before’

India's cases plummeted earlier this year, but are now on the rise again. What happened?

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St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months

Thousands have fled their homes on the island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt.

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Torres Strait 8: Australian Islanders in landmark climate fight

The group claim Australia has breached their human rights by failing to act on climate change.

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Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban

A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting.

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Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?

As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid.

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Why Russia may not be planning invasion Ukraine fears

President Biden's proposal for a summit with Russia's leader means the risk of an escalation has faded.

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Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?

Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants.

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'My mother's fertility doctor is my father'

When a DNA test revealed a decades-old family secret, Maia’s life was turned upside down.

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Senegal: The HIV success story that’s failing gay men

Senegal has successfully reduced HIV but infection remains high among gay men.

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Hungary footballers' row exposes gay rights split

Two big names in Hungarian football, both based in Germany, have spoken out and one has been fired.

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Russia to consider Biden plan for Putin summit

The Kremlin said it was "early" to talk of a meeting, after the two presidents spoke on the phone.

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Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site

A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts.

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Stolen Roman statue found in Brussels antique shop

The headless figure, estimated to be worth €100,000, disappeared from a site near Rome 10 years ago.

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Mayan urn returned to Mexico by Albion College

The urn, made between 900 and 1600 AD, has been housed at Albion College, Michigan, since 1969.

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Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘.

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Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim

The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported".

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Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey

The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape.

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St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts

La Soufriere, on the island of St Vincent, has been erupting for the past five days.

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Louisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel

Rescuers have so far saved six of the commercial ship's reported 18 crew members from the water.

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Hundreds test positive for Covid at Hindu festival

This comes a day after more than three million Hindus visited the festival as India's cases soar.

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Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme

The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'

Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war?

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Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap

Sharon Johal says she faced taunts and mockery of her Indian background from other castmates.

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NZ to launch world-first climate change rules

New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks.

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Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing

The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded.

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US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit

US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.

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Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks

An attack on Iran's key nuclear site has just complicated efforts to save the frayed accord.

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Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'

A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased.

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Why $30m didn't protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok

The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on.

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Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title

LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge?

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The student loan bubble 'is going to burst'

Cancelling student debt was once a fringe idea in the US, but it's become increasingly mainstream.

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'No say over my body': Alleged US ICE detainee medical abuse

Dozens of women allege they faced invasive gynaecological procedures while being held at a US immigration detention centre.

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Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes town's page

The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page.

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Ramadan begins around the world amid Covid restrictions

Muslims are celebrating Ramadan in the second year the festival has been affected by the pandemic.

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Daunte Wright: Bodycam footage shows arrest

A police body camera captured the fatal traffic stop that has sparked protests in Minnesota.

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Covid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Federal agencies act out of an "abundance of caution" after extremely rare cases of blood clotting.

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Haiti's MoĆÆse 'won't give up' on freeing kidnapped clergy

A gang is demanding $1m in ransom for 10 people, most of them clergy, kidnapped on Sunday.

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Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis

Research suggests more than half of patients being treated in intensive care last month were under 40.

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The Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu

The actor says part of him feels he needs to apologise to 'every single Indian person'.

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Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota

The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce

US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February.

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Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual.

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace

Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China.

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Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean

Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy.

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Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'

The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany.

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Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines

Russia's Sputnik V is deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.

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World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'

The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says.

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George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin

Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts.

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Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn

The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts.

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Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began

Hundreds have been killed since February. Now, their families are telling their stories.

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Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other

Taiwan and Somaliland are basically fully functioning territories but neither is recognised internationally.

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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic

Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.

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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.

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The anti-vax movement targeting German children

An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children.

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Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher

The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features.

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George Floyd's younger sibling tells court: 'I miss my brother'

George Floyd's younger brother gave evidence as the prosecution ended its case against Derek Chauvin.

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Minneapolis: Daunte Wright shooting by police 'accidental'

Daunte Wright was fatally shot after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser, the police chief says.

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Manhunt after 'execution' shooting in Paris

A gunman is said to have shot a man in the head outside a hospital before calmly walking away.

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Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz

Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage?

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Will Smith's slavery film Emancipation pulls out of Georgia over voting laws

Smith says he's "compelled" to move filming elsewhere because of Georgia's "regressive" voting laws.

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Nevskaya Manufaktura: Fire destroys historic factory in St Petersburg

The former textile factory has been a St Petersburg landmark since 1841.

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Minneapolis: Daunte Wright killing by police sparks unrest

There was unrest near Minneapolis after police fatally shoot a black man in a traffic stop.

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France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights

MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours.

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Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired

The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent.

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Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64

Tributes have been paid to the actor, who played mobster Tony Soprano's father Johnny.

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Neighbours star says cast members tried to get her deported

British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service.

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Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site

Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant.

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Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave

Tens of thousands are participating in Kumbh Mela even as India records its highest-ever Covid spike.

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police

Police fire tear gas at demonstrators after a black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop.

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Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'

As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure.

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Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president

Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies.

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St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn

The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La SoufriĆØre volcano erupted.

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Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'

However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding".

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Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns

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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space

The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago.

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Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis

A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum.

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Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists

Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.

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Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'

Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives.

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Markus Sƶder joins German chancellor race

Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel.

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Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims

Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling.

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Iran nuclear: 'Terrorist act' at underground Natanz facility

Iran's top nuclear official says an incident at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism".

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New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's

A head and outstretched arms have been added to Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado.

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Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’

More than 500 people attended a church service in Sydney, Australia, where Prince Philip was remembered.

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Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift'

They appear in public a week after Prince Hamzah was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom.

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US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop

A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed.

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Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India

An elephant calf has been rescued from the bottom of a dug well in India's Odisha state.

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Chad presidential election: Voters head to the polls amid a boycott

Turnout is unclear in the vote boycotted by opposition candidates over brutality against protesters.

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US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop

A black army lieutenant is suing police after he was pulled over by two officers in Virginia.

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Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future

Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa.

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Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears

Officials warn of a threat to lives as the tropical storm approaches Western Australia.

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St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'

Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent.

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Serpent star Tahar Rahim on Bafta awards nomination

Tahar Rahim has been nominated for his part in The Mauritanian.

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How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide

Media outlets around the globe break the news of the Duke of Edinburgh's death, aged 99.

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Saturday, April 10, 2021

China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang

Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region.

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Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses

The world's biggest inoculation drive aims to cover 250 million people by July.

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Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covid

The young left-wing candidate AndrƩs Arauz faces pro-market former banker Guillermo Lasso.

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Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years

The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago.

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Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate

Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.

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Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs

Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males.

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Myanmar coup: 'Dozens killed' in military crackdown in Bago

Activists say more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago in protests against the military coup.

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Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruption

Huge plumes of smoke filled the sky above the Caribbean island, forcing thousands from their homes.

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Giorgos Karaivaz: Veteran crime journalist shot dead in Greece

Giorgos Karaivaz was shot with a silenced weapon by two men on a moped outside his home in Athens.

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Saint Vincent volcano: Island awakes to ash and sulphur smell

Inhabitants of St Vincent wake up to "extremely heavy ash fall" after the La SoufriĆØre volcano erupted.

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Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules

More than 100 diners at a Paris restaurant are fined and the manager arrested for violating Covid restrictions.

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Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant

The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules.

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Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme.

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Friday, April 9, 2021

Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide

Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says.

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Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence

India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup.

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South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures

The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing.

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From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates

Eighteen presidential candidates are trying to convince Peruvians tired of politics to vote for them.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says

A forensic pathologist testifies that Mr Floyd's heart and lungs stopped because of a lack of oxygen.

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Obituary: DMX, the record-breaking rapper with bark and bite

He was one of America's most successful rap stars, but his life was plagued by personal problems.

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Save our wine! Big freeze spells disaster for French vineyards

Vineyards in some areas are reporting extensive damage and the government is declaring a disaster.

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Saint Vincent volcano: SoufriĆØre erupts amid mass evacuation

Over 16,000 people were evacuated ahead of the eruption of La SoufriĆØre on Saint Vincent island.

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Prince Philip: World leaders react to death of the Duke of Edinburgh

Condolence messages to the Duke of Edinburgh's family pour in from around the world.

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Israel to ignore ICC war crimes investigation

Israel say the court has no right to look into possible crimes in the occupied territories.

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Antiretrovirals: Plight of HIV patients over ARV drug shortage in Kenya

A tax dispute has led to a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and HIV testing kits in Kenya.

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Driver found with corpse on wrong side of highway

Police believe the driver may have been taking his passenger to Switzerland from Spain for burial.

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Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'

Marine scientists set out to study the 'year of the quiet ocean' following the pandemic.

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Greta Thunberg: I don't think I'll be going to COP26

She told the BBC she was concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on attendance at COP26.

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'Lost golden city' found in Egypt reveals lives of ancient pharaohs

The city near Luxor has been hailed as one of the most important finds since Tutankhamun's tomb.

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Taiwan drought helps man retrieve phone dropped in lake a year ago

Taiwan is suffering from its worst drought in decades, but one man has found a silver lining.

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis

Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability.

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South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released

Iran seized the ship in January near the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the two countries.

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Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice

It is now advising Australians aged under 50 to get another vaccine, causing concerns over supplies.

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Amazon holds early lead in historic union election

Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US.

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'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit

The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds.

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Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?

President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and resisted lockdowns but now faces a major crisis.

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Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles

Many companies want to exploit deep sea minerals but campaigners warn it could damage fragile ecosystems.

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Sexual health: 'I can't tell my mum I'm having sex'

In conservative Singapore, start-ups are giving people discreet access to sexual health products.

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Markus Sƶder: Star Trek fan who could boldly go and lead Germany

A veteran Bavarian leader is tipped to run for chancellor as the Merkel era ends this year.

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How US history explains vaccine passport scepticism

Yellow fever, slavery and distrust of government all contributed to resistance to official checks.

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Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?

Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests?

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Kyrgyzstan: Fury over death of 'bride kidnapping' victim

Protests break out in Kyrgyzstan after a woman abducted for marriage is found dead.

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Zach Avery: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m scam scheme

Zachary Horwitz is accused of scamming investors with fake Netflix deals to fund a lavish lifestyle.

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Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists

The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar.

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What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?

Brexit, paramilitaries and the fallout from an IRA man's funeral lie behind rising loyalist tension.

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Myanmar's ex-ambassador locked out of embassy

Kyaw Zwar Minn spent Wednesday night asleep in his car outside the embassy, saying the military attachƩ locked him out.

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