Kraft Heinz to invest in the UK to make tomato ketchup

The US company says the $199m plan is one of the biggest investments in UK manufacturing since Brexit.

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Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests.

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Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies

Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given.

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Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles

Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage.

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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.

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Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'

Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.

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Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis

Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.

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Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today

Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival.

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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

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Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.

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Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years'

Corrie actor Colson Smith's new show about his love of running is called Bored of Being the Fat Kid.

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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.

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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.

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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.

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Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport

The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.

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Kingstanding stabbing: Hunt for attackers after boy 14, stabbed to death

Police say up to seven people ran off after the teenager was attacked in north Birmingham.

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Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats.

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China allows couples to have three children

The move comes after a once-a-decade census showed China's population grew at its slowest pace in decades.

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Covid-19: Eviction fear for millions of renters, and India's orphan emergency

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

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Covid: Holiday cottages to get 'year's takings over summer'

With "noticeable nervousness" around holidays abroad, Welsh firms look forward to a busy summer.

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Hong Kong offers top bank executives quarantine exemptions

Senior executives who are fully vaccinated can apply to be exempted from a 21-day hotel quarantine.

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Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam to test entire city amid new variant fears

13 million people in Ho Chi Minh will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed.

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Copa America without host 13 days before start as Argentina stripped of tournament

The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament.

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Sacked by Yorkshire, picked by England - meet Ollie Robinson

Pace bowler Ollie Robinson on being sacked, why his mum is nicknamed 'Richie Benaud' and how his dad beat him to an international call-up.

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Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.

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NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report

Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel.

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Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK.

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Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes

Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests.

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Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims

The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says.

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War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.

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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.

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James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

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South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?

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Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?

Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history.

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Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire

The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.

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The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.

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The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group

Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.

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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?

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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

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Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.

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Poots: European Union treating NI as a political plaything

The new DUP leader Edwin Poots has accused the European Union of damaging the NI peace process.

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Travis Perkins warns of price rises amid shortage of raw materials

Industry-wide shortages mean the builders' merchant will charge more for cement, chipboard and paint.

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Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City midfielder fractures nose and eye socket

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne suffers fractured nose and eye socket in Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.

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South Western Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'

South Western Ambulance Service blames "extreme pressures" for extended wait times for patients.

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Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer.

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Covid-19: 'Very few' patients are fully vaccinated, and bars struggle for staff

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

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Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis

Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines took to the streets in cities across Brazil.

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Champions League final: Kai Havertz & N'Golo Kante key for Chelsea against Man City

Like N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's Kai Havertz had a key role in Thomas Tuchel's tactical plan to win Saturday's Champions League final, says ex-Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown.

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Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins

The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.

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Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure

NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists.

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Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.

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Newspaper headlines: PM 'weds in secret' and Wuhan lab leak 'feasible'

The front pages are dominated by the 30-guest wedding of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds.

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'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India

The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

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How opera helped me come out as trans

Adrian Angelico is one of the few trans male opera singers in the world.

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Dogs rehomed: ‘She went from a defeated dog, to a great pet’

For dogs like June, a new home is a lifesaver - but more animals may need new homes post-lockdown.

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Covid: Teaching post-Covid patients to breathe again

A tai chi teacher found he was contacted by patients during the pandemic.

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Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK

One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends.

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Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft

Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world.

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'heartache' filming farming TV series

The Grand Tour star is swapping cars for tractors as he embarks on his first solo TV show for Amazon.

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Buying a pink NFT cat was a crypto nightmare

Trying to own a virtual feline proves to be an exhausting and expensive process.

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How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer

When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man?

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Covid and jobs: Why are hospitality workers leaving the industry?

While employers hunt for chefs, waitresses and bar staff, some workers have called time on the sector.

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'I made the best selection to win the game' - but did Guardiola get it wrong?

Pep Guardiola was pragmatic following Manchester City's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, but was it one tinker too many by the City boss?

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Champions League: Can you name all 42 teams to reach the final?

As Manchester City become the 42nd team to feature in a Champions League final, we want you to name all those who have made it before.

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Windermere engagement ring find freediver 'a brilliant man'

A couple pay tribute to Angus Hosking, who located their ring after it fell into Windermere.

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Evans 'not losing sleep' over Thiem comments as Britons prepare for French Open

British number one Dan Evans dismisses the suggestion from world number four Dominic Thiem that he is benefiting from the quarantine rules at tournaments.

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Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people.

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Covid-19: India's cases falling, and lost summer fear for festivals

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

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Comedy of errors in Argentine TV Shakespeare mix-up

An Argentine TV presenter confuses the Immortal Bard with a British namesake who died this week.

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Watch: Passenger attacks flight attendant in US

A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant.

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Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.

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CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack

CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack.

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NHS calls for ban on toy neodymium magnets amid child safety fears

In England, 65 children have needed urgent surgery after swallowing magnets in the last three years.

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Festivals face 'another lost summer' without government safety net, MPs say

Many events can't proceed without government-backed cancellation insurance, a committee of MPs says.

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Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism

Nancy Kelley says she is excited about its path despite claims it is taking an "extremist stance".

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Mantuan roundel: UK places export bar on £17m artefact

Ministers want the unique 15th Century piece depicting mythical gods to be "saved" for the nation.

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Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race

Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated.

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Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.

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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021

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

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After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?

As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is.

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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

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Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro

Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city.

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Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud.

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Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?

K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

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Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world

English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid.

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Davis & James shine as Lakers beat Suns to take play-off lead

The Los Angeles Lakers win their first play-off game at home in eight seasons to take a 2-1 series lead with a 109-95 victory over Phoenix.

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Cumberland Infirmary patient 'dropped' from operating table dies within weeks

A hospital confirms it is investigating "an incident involving a patient in one of our theatres".

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Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China

It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China.

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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019.

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Twitter: Social media giant lists new 'Blue' subscription service

It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising.

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Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal

The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries.

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Covid: Surgery waiting times could be cut with specialist hubs, say surgeons

Surgeons in England want specialist sites for non-urgent operations delayed because of the pandemic.

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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".

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Covid in Scotland: Decision due on Glasgow restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether Glasgow will remain in level three of Covid-19 restrictions.

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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.

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Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting

Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford.

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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks

Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.

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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts

The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.

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Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.

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Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel

Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug.

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The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.

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Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.

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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.

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Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months

People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn.

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The looming battle over abortion in the US

Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.

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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.

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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

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Newspaper headlines: Doubt over lockdown easing as Hancock faces pressure

Friday's papers focus on warnings from the prime minister as fears grow over the Indian variant.

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Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for everyone over 18 in NI

There will be about 20,000 slots available to book weekly, says the Department of Health.

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Novak Djokovic: Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic & Nikola Pilic on making of a champion

Novak Djokovic has "two sides" and can be a "24-hour stress" to coach - Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic and Nikola Pilic on what makes him a champion.

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Houghton, Weir and Ingle in GB squad for Olympics

England captain Steph Houghton is among those selected for the Team GB squad at this summer's Olympic Games.

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New players? And what about Pogba? The major decisions facing Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ambitions beyond a Europa League final, but has numerous issues to solve first.

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Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack

The PM's ex-aide said the health secretary was "incapable" - claims rejected by Matt Hancock's team.

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Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime

The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight.

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Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest

As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus.

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HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report

The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says.

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Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support

The Black Lives Matter protests impacted relationships within families and couples in the UK.

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GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients'

Dr Dean Eggitt, a GP in Doncaster, opened his doors to the BBC to show the pressures facing practices.

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Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars

South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers.

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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on.

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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.

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The uncertain future of Britain's offices

UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.

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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.

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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.

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Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later

US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up?

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RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster

New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat.

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How patient 'tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm GPs

Patients struggling to get appointments as GPs report surge in appointments being booked.

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Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon

It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years.

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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said.

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Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion

Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test.

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Season without a trophy not a success - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts this season has not been a success for Manchester United but believes his squad has the right characters to do better next term.

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M&S swings to big loss as pandemic takes its toll

M&S made a pre-tax loss of £201.2m last year as clothing sales suffered, but food sales rose.

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Leicester City's FA Cup win ends woman's 73-year wait for ring

Margaret Angell was told by her skint fiance she could have a ring when Leicester lifted the FA Cup.

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'I wanted to make a statement' - Davis stars as Lakers level play-off series

The Los Angeles Lakers level their play-off series with the Phoenix Suns, while the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics.

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'Massively risky' & a 'cultural reboot' - how Solskjaer is proving his critics wrong

As Manchester United prepare to face Villarreal in Wednesday's Europa League final, BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impact as manager.

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Mr X, Bitcoin and fleeing the country - inside cricket's fight against corruption

Alex Marshall used to investigate corruption within the police force. Now he catches cricket's match-fixers.

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China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market

It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods.

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Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk.

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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate.

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Covid vaccine: 30 and 31-year-olds in England now invited

Rollout continues, with anyone in their 30s now able to get vaccinated in England.

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Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.

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Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built

The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation.

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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.

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Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters

Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has been a critic of the government since leaving his role.

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Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?

Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it?

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Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England

Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk.

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Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm

Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

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Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'

Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

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Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling

A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt.

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Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises

Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel.

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Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog

Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says.

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The Papers: Lockdown 'farce' as vaccines 'hit new high'

The front pages look at updated travel advice for parts of England worst-hit by the Indian variant.

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From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent

After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future?

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Government borrowing fell in April as UK reopened

Borrowing reached £31.7bn last month, still the second highest total for April since records began.

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Covid-19: 'Stay local' advice over variant and tourism takes a hit

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

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No alternative to 'full implementation' of NI Protocol, says EC chief

Ursula von der Leyen says the protocol ensures stability in NI and protects the EU single market.

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Former Royal Marine makes a stand against anti-social behaviour

Sean Ivey fought back at youths plaguing his village but then saw his home burnt down.

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Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.

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Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears

Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds.

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Baba Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark

Baba Ramdev said modern medicine was responsible for thousands of Covid deaths.

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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd midfielder 'honoured' by Eric Cantona comparison

Bruno Fernandes speaks to BBC Sport as he prepares for Manchester United's Europa League final against Villarreal on Wednesday.

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US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.

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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.

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UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw

This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup.

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Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers

After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague.

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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption

Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.

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Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year?

Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus.

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Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research

A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated.

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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean

To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.

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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?

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Hinkley C: Hundreds more needed to finish nuclear power station

The new jobs will include roles in construction, welding and electrical installation roles.

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'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online

Some may contain illegal levels of a bleaching chemical that can burn gums and cause tooth loss.

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UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'

The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away.

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Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume

The organisation has delayed its reopening of 5k running events until 26 June over land permissions.

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The Papers: Brits flock to Spain as EU leaders condemn Belarus

Tuesday's front pages look back at Covid deaths in hospitals and ahead to further lockdown easing.

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Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?

Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.

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Rob Burrow, Stephen Darby & Doddie Weir on their bond and fight for MND awareness

Rob Burrow, Stephen Darby and Doddie Weir talk to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent about their bond and fight for motor neurone disease (MND) awareness.

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Cineworld reopening boosted by demand for Peter Rabbit 2

The chain says film fans flocked back to its cinemas at the weekend to watch films and eat popcorn.

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Who impressed and who fell short? Phil McNulty's club-by-club Premier League review

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assess each Premier League club's season - and looks back at his predictions.

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Covid-19: Self-isolation support trial and India records 300,000 deaths

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

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Match of the Day analysis: How Liverpool sealed Champions League qualification

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright look at Liverpool's "magnificent" form in their last 10 Premier League games that sealed Champions League qualification.

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Laura Muir powers to 1500m victory at Gateshead Diamond League

Watch as Great Britain's Laura Muir powers to victory in the women's 1500m at the Gateshead Diamond League.

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Indoor hospitality and household visits resume in NI

A Covid-19 traffic light system for foreign travel will also come into effect on Monday.

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Dina Asher-Smith beats Sha'Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to win 100m

GB's Dina Asher-Smith beats Sha'Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to win the 100m in 11:35 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Gateshead.

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Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land.

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India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.

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Arundel Castle: £1m of 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen

"Irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her death were among items taken.

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Covid in Wales: Care home visiting restrictions eased

Guidance now allows anyone to visit but care homes and councils will still make the decision.

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Derbyshire widow's plea for rule change on overloaded lorries

Denise Oscroft calls for change after seeing her husband Steven killed by a lump of concrete.

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Toronto lockdown: A year without indoor dining

What is the effect of one of the longest pandemic indoor-dining bans in the world?

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Why Indonesia's 'new Bali' is accused of trampling on human rights

Indonesia hopes for tourism but UN experts and locals allege land grabbing and rights violations.

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Covid: Parts of England to trial self-isolation support

People in overcrowded homes will be offered alternative accommodation in a bid to improve compliance.

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Children speak of neglect in US asylum camps

The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and staff at US detention camps for children.

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Pollution: ‘We can smell and taste the traffic at school'

A primary school in Manchester sits on one of Europe's busiest roads where particle pollution levels exceed WHO limits.

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George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?

A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father.

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Former miner: Why I’m giving up my coal fire

Stan Renton and his wife Audrey, have been heating their home with coal for their entire married lives.

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The couple who met on YouTube

Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.

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Covid: Sniffer dogs could bolster screening at airports

Trials suggest dogs could contribute to efforts to prevent the spread of Covid at mass gatherings.

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Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday

A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter.

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Lisa Shaw: BBC Radio Newcastle presenter dies aged 44

The 44-year-old daytime presenter loved being on air and was "cherished by many", her family says.

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BBC's reputation highly damaged by Diana interview report, says Patel

Lessons must be learned over the 1995 interview with Princess Diana, says the home secretary.

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In pictures: DR Congo's Mount Nyiragongo erupts, sparking mass evacuation

Thousands flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupts near Goma city.

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Covid-19: Jabs effective against Indian variant and lockdown confessions

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

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China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners

At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site.

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Rural crime: Bodycams for farmers as they fight rural crime

Police are helping farmers in north Wales to use technology to tackle thefts and scams.

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Glastonbury live-stream delivers a rush of nostalgia in the face of failure

The concert brought back fond memories, despite technical problems disrupting the live-stream.

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Israel-Gaza: What Bella Hadid’s stance says about changing conversations

Social media conversations on Israel-Gaza are changing, but why are many celebrities still staying quiet?

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Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones

Thousands are still searching for their loved ones 25 years after Guatemala's armed conflict ended.

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Postcards: Londoners' lockdown secrets revealed

Eleanor Tattersfield sent out postcards asking people to divulge their lockdown secrets.

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‘I have dementia, but I’m still here, I’m still me’

Chris Higgins was diagnosed with dementia in lockdown after his wife noticed a change in his behaviour.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'

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

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Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic

BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil.

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Eurovision 2021 pictures: The best of the ceremony

A look at some of the acts who performed on stage at this year's show in Rotterdam.

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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.

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Jon Cruddas: Labour guru's plan to win back the working class

Veteran Labour thinker Jon Cruddas says the answer to the party's woes is staring it in the face.

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Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.

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How schools are turning the tide on nature deprivation

'Miss? What's a duck?' The question that convinced one school to adopt nature-friendly learning.

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Pregnancy after baby loss: 'We felt guilty for being excited'

After losing their son hours after he was born, Iona and Luke had mixed emotions about getting pregnant again.

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India coronavirus: A tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.

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Martin Bashir: I never wanted to harm Diana and don't believe we did

The journalist says he is "deeply sorry" to Princes William and Harry over the 1995 Panorama interview.

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'Did weak wi-fi password lead the police to our door?'

A young family had their computers and phones seized after, it seems, their router was hacked.

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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.

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Mayhill: 'Enhanced' police patrols after officers hurt in riot

Cars were burnt out and house windows smashed as 200 people ran riot in an area of Swansea.

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McDonald's: Animal rights group blockades depots, activists say

Animal Rebellion says it is stopping restaurant supplies from leaving four UK distribution centres.

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Diana interview: BBC will get chance to make changes itself - government source

The government wants to see changes following the inquiry into the BBC's 1995 Diana interview.

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Covid-19: Vaccines for 32 and 33-year-olds in England, and should children have jab?

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

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Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned

The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected.

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Covid vaccine: 32 and 33-year-olds in England now invited to book

One million more people will get text messages inviting them to book the first dose of their vaccine.

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Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash

The incident happened as the plane was trying to land in bad weather in Kaduna state, the military says.

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Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal

The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein.

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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

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'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora.

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The 10-year-old boy who beat a chess grandmaster - but didn't want to boast

Frederick Waldhausen Gordon is just 10 years old and has already defeated a chess grandmaster.

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George Best: How Man Utd legend left for Dunstable Town

George Best was still only 28. A mercurial genius when on song for Manchester United, his next move was to Dunstable Town.

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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.

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Timeline: Martin Bashir's actions from Diana interview to Dyson report

An inquiry into Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana in 1995 concludes that he acted in a “deceitful” way.

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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds

Humanitarian convoys arrive as Gazans take stock of the damage from 11 days of intense fighting.

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Eurovision: United Kingdom's hopes rest on James Newman

Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from Rotterdam?

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Behind the scenes of Glastonbury's live-stream concert

The five-hour show stars Jorja Smith, Coldplay and Haim - all playing to a deserted Worthy Farm.

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Covid-19: Sewage testing ramped up in England

Programme to test wastewater for the virus that causes Covid now covers two-thirds of England's population.

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Covid: Out in Brighton on the first Friday night after rules ease

"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.

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Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes'

Martin Patience gets to the source of Lebanon's water crisis.

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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

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Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic?

Videos of people sticking magnets to their arms where they claim they’ve had the Covid vaccine have gone viral. We debunk this so-called magnet challenge.

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Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest

After being cancelled and replaced by an online 'event' last year, the competition is back on and welcoming over 3,000 fans to the live show.

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UK to offer Australia tariff-free trade deal despite farmers' fears

Boris Johnson pushes for an end to import taxes, but farmers say their livelihoods are under threat.

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UK billionaires see jump in wealth during pandemic

Sir Leonard Blavatnik topples Sir James Dyson as the UK's richest person, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

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Lady Gaga had a 'psychotic break' after sexual assault left her pregnant

The star says she had a "psychotic break" after being attacked by a male record producer.

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Diana interview: Whistleblower wants apology from BBC bosses

Martin Wiessler accuses the BBC of "arrogance" over the deceit surrounding the 1995 Panorama interview.

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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.

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Parkrun resumption delayed after fewer than half of venues approved return

Parkrun will not resume on 5 June after fewer than half of its venues approve the return of the 5km runs.

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Oti Mabuse and Arlene Phillips to stage Cher musical

The Strictly dancer and ex-judge will stage the musical, which has already been a hit on Broadway.

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Covid-19: Stillbirth risk may increase with virus and retail sales rebound after lockdown

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

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Mayhill: Swansea rioters face robust action, police vow

One man spoke of how a "mob" turned on him, throwing bricks at his family and their home in Swansea.

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Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street.

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Windrush victims still waiting for compensation - watchdog

Campaigners have raised concerns about the low number of compensation payments to victims.

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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

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Prince Harry says heavy drinking masked pain of mum Diana's death

Prince Harry also says he was willing to turn to drugs to cope with grief, and had panic attacks.

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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.

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Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher

A study suggests that while the overall risks remain low, coronavirus may increase stillbirths.

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Author Hilary Mantel says UK needs written constitution

The Wolf Hall writer bases her views on Boris Johnson's 2019 attempt to suspend Parliament.

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The Papers: Princes' 'rage and sadness' at BBC 'lies' to Diana

The findings of an inquiry into a BBC interview with Princess Diana dominates Friday's front pages.

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George Nkencho killing: 'The door closed and then I heard the shots'

George Nkencho was shot dead by police officers outside his Dublin home in December 2020.

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Quiz of the week: Eurovision, Ariana Grande and the 99

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

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India Covid: Dying mother's final message

Dimple Arora was a 34 year-old-dentist with everything to live for when she died of Covid-19.

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Severely ill - and still made to quarantine in a hotel

The law says some severely ill are exempt from hotel quarantine - but they don't always get a choice.

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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.

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Olivia Rodrigo has become 2021's biggest pop star - here's how

She seemingly arrived from nowhere, but the Drivers License singer has been preparing for this all her life.

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Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue.

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Nord Stream 2: Biden waives US sanctions on Russian pipeline

The US also waives sanctions on a Putin ally who leads the firm behind the Nord Stream 2 project.

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296 people donate organs in first year of new consent law

Max and Keira's Law presumes all adults in England as potential organ donors unless they opt out.

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Meet the YouTubers who stood for Mayor of London

Niko Omilana and Max Fosh are two prominent YouTubers who stood for London mayor at the election.

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Butlin's resorts back open for business

Butlin's holiday resort in Skegness, Lincolnshire, welcomed back visitors and staff this week.

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Sixteen-year-olds try to break into China's livestream market

Xiao Yu is hoping for a career in livestream selling, an industry expected to grow to a value of £200bn in 2021.

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Eurovision 2021: Covid upsets Iceland's live shows

Iceland's entrant Daði og Gagnamagnið will no longer be performing live at Eurovision.

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US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?

The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries.

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'This is NYC's rebirth' says food truck owner

Kostas Plagos is excited for the city to reopen and customers to return to his curbside eatery.

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Subnormal: The scandal of black children sent to 'special' schools

In 1960s and 70s Britain, hundreds of black children were wrongly sent to ESN schools for the "educationally subnormal".

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'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike

Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday.

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Princess Diana: What is BBC Panorama interview row all about?

Lord Dyson's report is expected to be published in a matter of days.

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Pete & Bas: The grandfathers of UK drill

Pete & Bas, two grandfathers in their 70s, have become two unlikely stars in UK drill.

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Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?

They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases.

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Ransomware: Should paying hacker ransoms be illegal?

As cyber-attacks intensify around the world, two experts argue for or against a ban on payments

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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control

Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic.

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The Venezuelans fleeing to Colombia to avoid fighting

Thousands have fled intense armed clashes which involve Venezuela’s army and Colombia’s rebel groups.

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NI Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for 25-29 group

People aged from 25 to 29 years are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine from Thursday.

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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due

Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation.

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'Levelling up' must be more targeted, say peers

Lords warn Boris Johnson's pledge will leave deprived areas "short-changed" if not focused correctly.

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Teachers' grades biased to more 'agreeable' pupils

Psychologists warn teachers' grades will be influenced by students' personality rather than ability.

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Latin jokes: How the civil service is posher than in the 1960s

A behavioural code makes it harder for working-class mandarins to reach the top, report says.

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The Papers: Holiday 'police' to visit homes amid travel 'chaos'

Some papers report fears over travel, while others look at the status of plans to end lockdown in June.

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Fred West: Excavation work starts in Mary Bastholm search

A team of experts is excavating the cellar of a cafe in the search for missing Mary Bastholm.

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Israel-Gaza: Hamas chiefs targeted as truce efforts stall

Rocket fire and air strikes continue overnight as the Israel-Gaza conflict enters a 10th day.

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Demi Lovato is non-binary and is changing pronouns to they/them, singer announces

"Today is a day I'm so happy to share more of my life with you all," the US singer tells fans.

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UK inflation rate more than doubles in April

Inflation in the UK rose by 1.5% in the year to April, compared with 0.7% in March.

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Covid-19: Government's pandemic plans criticised and double-booking holidays

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

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'We've booked two summer holidays for the same time'

UK holidaymakers are reportedly double-booking breaks this summer to make sure they don't miss out.

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Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery

Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s.

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Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott

The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses.

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New York prosecutor says Trump inquiry now 'criminal'

A spokesman for the state's top prosecutor says the inquiry is "no longer purely civil".

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Daniel Morgan: Delay to axe murder report 'kick in teeth'

Publication of the report into Daniel Morgan's unsolved murder is held up by a Home Office review.

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George Floyd one year on: Reflections from the UK

The BBC's Adina Campbell speaks to people in Coventry about the legacy of George Floyd's death.

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Kabul attack: 'You have to be brave to send your child to school'

Mothers speak of their grief and fear after bomb blasts near a Kabul school killed at least 85 people, many of them schoolgirls.

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People pay to watch me play chess

With chess surging in popularity, a group of young, charismatic players have built huge audiences online.

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'Women are perfectionists - it can hold us back'

Anna Brailsford from Code First Girls on the personality trait she thinks holds women back at work.

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Robot artist Ai-Da self-portraits go on display

Self-portraits by Ai-Da, an artist android, go on display at the Design Museum in London.

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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims

Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks.

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Under deadly attack French police demand better protection

Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month.

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Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook

The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats.

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Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay

Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people.

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Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds

On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony.

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Covid: Government criticised over pre-pandemic planning

Ministers failed to prepare for a threat on the scale of the pandemic, the spending watchdog says.

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Rape victims: Calls for pre-recorded evidence to be used in trials

Seeing defendants face-to-face in court causes unnecessary stress, the victims' commissioner says.

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Newspaper headlines: Holiday rules 'chaos' and PM Covid nurse quits NHS

Many front pages report on confusion surrounding the government's advice on international travel.

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Mother cat and kittens found in Amersham bird's nest in tree

The clan, including three kittens, is discovered after a week of searching by rescuers.

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Over a million needed hospital care for obesity

The record number provides the clearest indication yet of the scale of the problem in 2020.

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Four men bailed in anti-Semitism video investigation

Police arrested four men in connection with a video appearing to show anti-Semitic abuse shouted from a car.

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Kiyan Prince to become virtual Fifa player

Former QPR youth player Kiyan Prince is added to Fifa 21 to mark the 15th anniversary of his death.

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Zoe Ball leaves Strictly: It Takes Two

The presenter has hosted BBC Two's Strictly Come Dancing spin-off since 2011.

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Fred West: Police to excavate cafe toilet in missing girl search

Police searching for Mary Bastholm will examine six areas of a Gloucester cafe she worked at.

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Covid-19: Vaccine call amid variant fears and 'signs of recovery' in job market

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

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UK jobless rate falls slightly to 4.8% in March

The unemployment rate was 4.8% in the three months to March, compared with 4.9% last time.

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Climate change: Ban all gas boilers from 2025 to reach net-zero

A ban on gas boilers from 2025 is one step to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, say energy experts.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Universities keeping lectures online into autumn term

A student petition calls it "ridiculous" as some UK universities keep lectures online for next term.

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Coronavirus: Ministers to step up vaccine take up calls amid variant fears

Matt Hancock is urging anyone who is unsure about having a Covid jab to "look at the situation in Bolton".

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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says

The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout.

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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.

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Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income

The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier.

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Long Covid pay decision for key workers could take a year

There is increasing concern about financial support if people can't return to work.

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Porn blocker 'missing' from Online Safety Bill prompts concern

Campaigners are "astonished" that a promised age check for porn is not in the Online Safety Bill.

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Green light for 'net zero' equivalent for nature

The government is expected to announce a legally-binding target for 2030 to halt nature loss.

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Powerful portraits of girls on the cusp of adolescence

Carolyn Mendelsohn spent six years photographing dozens of girls aged between 10 and 12.

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Working from home: 'Why not work in the car?'

A support worker who relocated her office to her car during lockdown says she plans to stay put.

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Mental health and pregnancy: 'I couldn't hold my baby for more than a minute'

A mental health crisis during pregnancy 'broke my brain' and left Seaneen unable to hold baby Jack.

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Medical cannabis 'saved my life'

A student tells how medical cannabis means she is no longer living in pain.

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How US police training compares with the rest of the world

Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries.

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Three people in hospital after Pembrokeshire school bus crash

Two schoolchildren are being treated in hospital for minor injuries following a "serious" crash.

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Eurovision 2021: Behind the scenes at this year's competition

Newsbeat looks at how this year's competition has been able to go ahead, in the face of Covid.

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Train derails and explodes into flames

The freight train was carrying highly flammable fertiliser and nearby residents have been evacuated.

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In pictures: Lockdown eases in parts of the UK

Images from the day, as coronavirus rules are eased in England, Scotland and Wales.

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How to deal with social anxiety with new-found freedom

The new-found freedoms for England, Scotland and Wales can be tough for those with anxiety.

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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out.

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Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.

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Covid: Thousands vaccinated in Indian variant-hit Bolton

More than 6,200 people got jabs in Bolton over the weekend as the town battles the Indian variant.

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Brexit: UK proposes new Irish Sea food checks from October

The details are contained in a roadmap shared with the EU, which has been seen by the BBC.

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Covid-19: PM's caution as lockdown rules ease and foreign holidays return

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

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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UK plastic waste being dumped and burned in Turkey, says Greenpeace

Greenpeace says it found plastic waste from UK supermarkets dumped and burned at numerous sites.

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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India.

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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March.

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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence.

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Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City

Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble.

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Campaign launched to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

People across the UK are encouraged to "plant a tree for the Jubilee" to mark the Queen's 70-year reign.

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Israel-Gaza: Why is the region blurry on Google Maps?

High-resolution images of Israel and Gaza are available, so why not via public mapping tools?

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'My exhausting smear test battle'

Transgender men, such as Laurie, are not automatically contacted for potentially life-saving smear tests.

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The app that lets you pay to control another person's life

NewNew aims to connect artists with their fans who can vote on aspects of their work and daily life.

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Films, exhibitions and more things you can now see

Indoor entertainment venues in many areas can now reopen, so what's on and how will they work?

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Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral says contest is history for him

Eurovision's highest-scoring winner Salvador Sobral says he now has to go his own way and set new goals.

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Nigeria's Boko Haram militants: Six reasons they have not been defeated

After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east.

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Myanmar military take rebel town of Mindat, Chinland

Anti-military activists in the town armed themselves following protests against the February coup.

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Covid: Tom Cruise signs shirts for football club on movie set

The Hollywood star made the gesture to help out a football club raising cash for the community.

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ICYMI: DJ set in the clouds and Harry Potter in NYC

Here's some news from this week that you might have missed.

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John Kerry: US climate envoy criticised for optimism on clean tech

John Kerry told the BBC technologies that don't yet exist will play a huge role in stabilising the climate.

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Palace fight back to beat Villa

Tyrick Mitchell scores a late winner as Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa to damage their hopes of achieving a Premier League top-half finish.

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Perfectly reasonable for me to forward on PPE offer - Matt Hancock

The health secretary defends his role in helping a former Tory minister try to secure a PPE deal.

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Covid: Hancock confident jab works against Indian variant

The health secretary also says people aged 35 and over in England will be offered the vaccine this week.

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Chelsea can become European powerhouse, says captain Eriksson

Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson says winning the Women's Champions League final against Barcelona can help the club become "a European powerhouse".

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'It's our time in Europe' - Chelsea's Hayes relishing Barcelona final

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says "it's our time" to win the Women's Champions League.

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Covid-19: India travel ban defended, and virus experts on Monday's reopening

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

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Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy

Players from dozens of Sunday league teams will pay tribute to Jordan Banks, who died on Tuesday.

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'So happy I can't begin to describe it' - Leicester revel in first FA Cup triumph

Leicester captain Kasper Schmeichel says his joy at leading them to a first-ever FA Cup is "indescribable" after beating Chelsea.

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Major incident declared in Lancashire after suspected gas explosion

Ten fire engines were sent to the Heysham in Lancashire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Property in Wales: Buying a home 'unachievable' for many

Nearly half the homeowners helped by the Help to Buy scheme earn at least £40,000, a report says.

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Leading conservatives Raisi and Larijani enter Iran presidential race

Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi and ex-parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani register for the June vote.

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Covid-19: No 10 defends India travel ban timing amid variant fears

As the Indian Covid variant spreads in the UK, doctors raise concerns about Monday's easing of rules.

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Frankie Morris: Three arrested after teen's disappearance

Frantisek "Frankie" Morris, 18, was last seen near the Vaynol Arms, Pentir, Gwynedd, on 2 May.

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Covid: A tenth of Britain's restaurants lost during pandemic

As bars, pubs and restaurants prepareo welcome customers back indoors, some will not be reopening at all.

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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again.

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The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals

Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris.

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Driving Japan's first bullet trains

The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964.

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Ben Kielesinski: The man who took the world on an adventure

Throughout Covid Ben Kielesinski has taken his TikTok followers on trips around Vancouver.

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Patricia Gray: ‘I have fostered more than 60 children

A woman from County Londonderry has fostered more than 60 children over the last 14 years.

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Ferran Torres: Could Man City forward be replacement for Sergio Aguero up front?

The pursuit of a striker was expected to be a focus for Manchester City this summer, but do they already have the answer in Ferran Torres?

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Israel Gaza violence: US envoy arrives for de-escalation talks

Appeals to Israeli and Palestinian leaders for calm have so far failed to produce a ceasefire agreement.

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Royal British Legion: Prince Charles mark charity's 100th birthday

Wreaths will be laid to honour the RBL, which was formed 100 years ago at 09:00 BST on Saturday.

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict gives Biden foreign policy headache

The US president and his aides wish to avoid being drawn into this graveyard of US-led peace initiatives.

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Lourdes: Pilgrims flock to French sanctuary online in their millions

With travel limited, millions are joining e-pilgrimages to a cave famed for its miraculous healings.

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Chile indigenous: Time to make our voices heard

Members of indigenous groups in Chile will be represented in the constitutional convention.

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Last Debenhams stores close their doors

After 240 years of trading, Debenhams's remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time.

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China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars

The six-wheeled robot has made the hazardous descent to the surface of the Red Planet, China announces.

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China uses Uyghur forced labour to make solar panels, says report

A report says 45% of the world's supply of a key panel component is obtained by a system of coercion.

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White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses

In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family.

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Pokémon card sales at major US retailer halted over security fears

A major US chain acts after a customer pulled a gun in a fight over the collectible trading cards.

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UK troops seize IS weapons in Mali operation

A UK task force arrived in the West African country last year as part of a UN peacekeeping mission.

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Rough sleepers in England to get £203m funding to help them off the streets

But the number of people helped by the funding "will only scratch the surface", charity Crisis warns.

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A lost whale - 6,000 miles from home

A grey whale called Wally is lost in the Mediterranean - far away from its home in the Pacific. Why?

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Experts warn extreme weather could cause 'climate trauma' pandemic

Mitzi says she has "climate trauma" because of the typhoons that have repeatedly flooded her home.

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Liz Cheney: Why her sacking by the Republican Party matters

The BBC's Ros Atkins explains the decision to dismiss the congresswoman from her party leadership role.

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Eurovision 2021: From child refugee to Swedish pop star

"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give."

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Week in pictures: 8 - 14 May 2021

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

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TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media

As fighting escalates, the social network has become a platform for airing grievances.

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Drain-spotting: The people who keep their minds in the gutter

"Abstract flowers in an otherwise arid field": a world of artistry, history and surprising beauty.

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Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?

Current polls in Japan show nearly 70% of the population do not want the Olympics to go ahead.

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Theatres in England get ready to reopen, but fear a Covid plot twist

Which shows are opening from Monday, will audiences return - and could the comeback be short-lived?

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Is there a future for Alex Salmond?

The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gambled on a breakaway new party and lost. Is this the end?

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Why was Mane 'angry' and is Alexander-Arnold a Euros certainty?

Amid fan protests and a crucial three points for Liverpool, there were plenty of other talking points at Old Trafford on Thursday.

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Irish health service hit by cyber attack

The Health Service Executive in Ireland temporarily shuts down its IT system after a "significant ransomware attack".

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Dartmouth: WW1 submarine wreck given protection

Historic England says the contents of a submarine used in World War One must remain in place.

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Amazon set to hire 10,000 UK workers

The tech giant is tightening its grip on retail as the coronavirus pandemic continues

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Covid-19: India variant concerns and Wales advises only 'essential' overseas travel

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

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Prince Harry: I want to break cycle of pain for my children

The Duke of Sussex says he does not want to pass on the "suffering" of his parents to his children.

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Parents seek second inquest into baby's hospital death

The original inquest found Hayden Nguyen died of natural causes, despite the hospital admitting errors.

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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day

More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza and seven have died in Israel since Monday.

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MPs urge Boris Johnson to deliver on social care reform vow

It comes after the Queen's Speech failed to give detailed proposals for the new system.

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SNP holds Airdrie and Shotts seat in by-election

Anum Qaisar-Javed wins the by-election for the SNP after holding off a challenge from Scottish Labour.

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Covid crisis grips crowded Kolkata

Kolkata, one of the most densely-populated cities in India, hasn't escaped the Covid-19 surge.

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WCMX: The backflipping wheelchair star helping others

The first Australian to land a wheelchair backflip shares his skills to help others overcome obstacles.

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Singer-songwriter Yola: From sofa hopping to Nashville

The singer-songwriter got stuck in Nashville, USA, during the pandemic.

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Africa's top shots: 7-13 May 2021

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

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'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict

Mothers in Israel and Gaza tell the BBC they are terrified for their families as fighting escalates.

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DUP leadership: The city at the centre of the unionist universe

As the DUP prepares to select a new leader, Chris Page says the party has detected worrying signs.

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How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong

A botched-up plan for procuring jabs has dried up stocks and sent prices soaring on the private market.

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Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts

The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built.

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Face masks in labour: 'I feared I would vomit'

Women giving birth are exempt from face mask rules - but not all maternity staff know the rules.

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'Overcoming my silence as a child led me into speech therapy'

Niamh Foy was unable to speak to classmates at school, but finding her voice led her to help others.

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Building's hard problem - making concrete green

Concrete accounts for 8% of carbon dioxide emissions, but some firms are hoping to cut that down.

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Covid in Bolton: What's causing the spike?

The town has seen a sharp spike in Covid cases - driven by the emergence of the Indian variant.

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Covid vaccines have saved 11,700 lives and 33,000 hospital admissions

Most deaths prevented were in the over-80s, and far fewer over-75s went to hospital, an analysis found.

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Travel firms warned over summer holiday refunds

Companies will be breaking the law if they delay or refuse refunds, warns the competition watchdog.

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MDMA could help trauma survivors face painful memories

Usually thought of as a party drug, a trial suggests it helps people with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Premier League TV rights: Broadcasters agree to roll over existing deal

The Premier League agrees to roll over its existing television deal with broadcasters for a further three years.

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Covid-19: Covid's lasting impact on NHS and mix-and-match vaccine effects

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

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BT vows to give 5m more homes fast broadband

The telecoms giant says its new full-fibre investment strategy could create up to 7,000 jobs.

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St Paul's Cathedral could close without tourism cash

The world-famous cathedral has seen its finances devastated by the pandemic.

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How viral pianist with dementia is helping others

When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity.

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The NHS Covid legacy - long waits and lives at risk

One in four hospitals sees long waits balloon, as NHS warned backlog will take years to tackle.

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Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists.

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David Cameron to face MPs over Greensill lobbying

The former prime minister will be asked about his messages to ministers on behalf of the finance firm.

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What is going on between Israel and the Palestinians?

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the reasons behind the increased hostilities in the region.

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HS2 high-speed rail project begins underground tunnel

At 170m long, "Florence" is the largest ever tunnelling machine to be used on a UK rail project.

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Uyghur imams targeted in China's Xinjiang crackdown

China has targeted Muslim religious leaders, according to a new report, charging many with extremism.

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Colonial Pipeline: US fuel firm resumes service after cyber-attack

Colonial Pipeline warns it could take days for delivery supply chain to return to normal.

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Covid: The race to vaccinate the world

What happens when vaccines are slow to arrive - and what it means for ending lockdowns.

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Falkland Islands: Veterans reunite after almost 40 years

Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members.

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The plasterer redecorating domestic violence survivors' homes

Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims.

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Eid: 'You can be Muslim and still enjoy playing football'

For young Muslim footballers like Omar and Rahma, it's vital that faith and football go together.

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Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx

Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp.

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I love being a mogul: The Hollywood stars going into business

With the pandemic shutting down Hollywood over the past year, actors have been starting companies.

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St Vincent: 'Without music, I'd be dead'

Inspired by her father's release from prison, St Vincent says her new album feels like a lifeline.

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Tommy Mallet: 'I don't read emails longer than five words'

The Only Way Is Essex star Tommy Mallet opens up about the challenges he has faced with literacy and dyslexia.

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Courts could punish paedophiles on intent not harm

Under the plans judges could treat offenders caught in stings the same as those who harm real children.

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Juventus facing prospect of further European embarrassment amid Serie A struggles

Juventus face the prospect of further European embarrassment as they struggle to stake a top-four claim in Serie A.

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Blackpool lightning strike: Tributes paid to killed boy

The boy was taking part in a football coaching session when a thunderstorm hit Blackpool.

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Covid-19: Indoor pints for Wales, and will vaccines work?

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

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UK economy shrank by 1.5% in first quarter

The UK economy shrank by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, as the country experienced a lengthy winter lockdown.

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Pep Guardiola: How Manchester City boss reinvented Premier League title winners

Pep Guardiola learned from previous errors to renew to his Manchester City side for the better, writes Guillem Balague.

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Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads

Riots sweep Lod as unrest grows after days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.

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Social media firms could face fines over harmful online content

The Online Safety Bill threatens media giants with big fines - but aims to protect political debate.

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US motorists urged not to hoard fuel after pipeline attack

Some petrol stations run out of fuel in the US southeast as the Colonial Pipeline stays down.

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India coronavirus: 'My city is under siege from Covid'

The BBC's Vikas Pandey has called Delhi home for more than a decade - but Covid has changed everything.

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The Brits 2021: Great show, shame about the videos

Fans say they loved seeing live music again, but weren't so keen on the pre-taped performances.

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Female football fans share experiences of abuse

Meliza and Kendall are dedicated football fans but say they experience abuse because of their gender.

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Furniture Poverty: millions living without essential items

In the UK more than two million people experience furniture povert yet it’s rarely spoken about.

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Freemasons: Young people 'on waiting lists' to join notoriously secretive society

The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people.

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Accessibility and outdoor socialising: 'I feel unwelcome in my own city'

Pippa Stacey, 26, faces "all kinds of obstacles" as venues sprawl on to pavements.

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What are Eid and Ramadan and when are they?

Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown.

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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic

Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.

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CEO Secrets: 'Master every aspect of your business'

Windfarm CEO Sarah Merrick says being involved in all areas of her business has paid dividends.

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Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare boost

The government's new budget boosts childcare and women's health, but critics say more reform is needed.

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Violent crime falls sharply during Covid lockdown - study

Researchers gathered data on violence-related injuries from 133 NHS centres in England and Wales.

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Universities could face fines over free speech breaches

Universities in England could face fines if they fail to protect free speech on campus under new legislation.

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Covid: Medic memorial statue unveiled ahead of final finish

The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial.

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Liverpool City Council: Staff at council feared speaking out

Government inspector Max Caller says staff at Liverpool City Council felt intimidated to speak out.

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The papers: Queen's Speech 'backlash' and Fred West cops dig

Many papers react to the Queen's Speech as some report on a search for possible victim of Fred West.

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China census: Data shows slowest population growth in decades

The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies.

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Queen to carry out first major royal duty since Philip's death

The monarch will attend the State Opening of Parliament, a month after the death of her husband.

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Nine dead in shooting at Russian school

Eight children and a teacher died in a school shooting in Russian city of Kazan, Russian media say.

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Covid-19: Boris Johnson pledges skills overhaul and Scotland expected to ease rules

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

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Ballymurphy Inquest: Coroner is set to publish findings

The inquest has examined the deaths of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.

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Bob Marley: 40th anniversary of the music pioneer's death

The reggae music legend died of cancer in 1981 aged just 36.

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WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'

The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study.

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Disbarred Jonathon Seed wins Wiltshire PCC race

Jonathon Seed withdrew from the Police and Crime Commissioner election due to a driving conviction.

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'Sea kayaking helps my recovery from depression'

Nick Ray says he finds relief on the sea, enjoying close encounters with seals and dolphins.

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How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health

Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them.

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'I'm ashamed my father was a Capitol Hill rioter'

Robyn knew her dad was immersed in right-wing conspiracies - then she saw him under arrest on 6 January.

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What chicken, ketchup and chlorine have in common

The pandemic has helped create some surprising shortages - and people are scrambling.

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The volunteers using 'honeypot' groups to fight anti-vax propaganda

Volunteers are busting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories with decoy Facebook groups.

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Northern Ireland abortion: 'Real lives and situations' behind new drama

Lola Petticrew plays a pregnant schoolgirl whose mum faces prosecution after buying abortion pills.

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Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power

Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer.

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Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years

Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning.

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Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader

Police in Colorado say the body of Amy Carlson was mishandled, leaving her family appalled.

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Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people

In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.

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Conversion therapy: Public to be consulted before ban

The proposed ban in England and Wales will be announced in the Queen's Speech on Tuesday.

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Jerusalem crisis: Pleas for calm as violence escalates

The EU, the US and the EU call for the violence to stop after Israel and the Palestinians exchange fire.

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Brit Awards: Stars descend on London for in-person awards

The show takes place on Tuesday, with live performances from Dua Lipa and Headie One.

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Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says

Legal action in the UK seeks compensation from Apple for high prices from a lack of competition.

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Car insurance: 170,000 claims linked to 'crash for cash' gangs

Villagers are advised to be vigilant about Bradford and Birmingham, where scam hotspots are located.

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