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Friday, April 30, 2021

India's over-18s vaccination to start

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

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

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

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

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

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

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

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival

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

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise

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

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face

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

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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

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

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

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

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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model

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

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The ransomware surge ruining lives

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

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

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

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

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

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Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery

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

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Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery

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

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

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

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Britney Spears fans jubilant at news she will address court

Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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

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

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China launches first module of new space station

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

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Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress

In his first speech to both houses, Mr Biden set out proposals for jobs, education and social care.

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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

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

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

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

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

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

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores

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

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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers

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

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

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

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

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

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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

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

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Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world

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

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

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

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

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

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India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount

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

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Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW

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

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Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits

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

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Monday, April 26, 2021

US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest

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

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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

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

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Gavin Newsom: California's governor faces recall election

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

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Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained

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

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

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

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Oscars 2021: Nomadland, Hopkins and Kaluuya share glory

Nomadland takes three top awards, with wins for British stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya.

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Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble

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

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed

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

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

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

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

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

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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy

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

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India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge

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

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Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern

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

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?

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

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

A hospital treating Covid patients in Baghdad is ablaze, after reports of an oxygen tank explosion.

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Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave

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

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India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered

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

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Friday, April 23, 2021

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

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

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India Covid crisis: Did election rallies help spread virus?

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

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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

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

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

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

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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

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

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

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

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021

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

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

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

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes

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

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Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti

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

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

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

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

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

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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

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

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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'

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

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

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?

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

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK

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

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

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

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Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

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

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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam

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

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Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?

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

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl

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

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

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

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US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

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

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

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

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Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death

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

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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

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

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Monday, April 19, 2021

Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech

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

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

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

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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

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

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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

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

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Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony

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

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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

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

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The 'ghostbusters' who are helping tackle climate change

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

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

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

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans

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

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

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

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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

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

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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration

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

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How product placements may soon be added to classic films

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

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

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

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Syria to hold election in May after years of war

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

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

China and US pledge climate change commitment

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

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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

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

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

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

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

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

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JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Friday, April 16, 2021

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

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

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On the front line in eastern Ukraine

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

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

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

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20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?

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

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

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

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Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated

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

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

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

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Hijab regulations: Two women's experience

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

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Indianapolis mass shooting: Eight dead at FedEx facility

Many people are injured as a gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility before taking his own life.

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Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors

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

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

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

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

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Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success

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

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

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

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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

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

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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

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

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Why Aboriginal people are still dying in police custody

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

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Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'

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

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

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

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Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

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

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US poised to impose sanctions on Russia for cyber-attacks

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

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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression

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

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

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

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

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St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months

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

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Why Russia may not be planning invasion Ukraine fears

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

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

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

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap

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

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NZ to launch world-first climate change rules

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

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Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing

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

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US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit

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

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Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks

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

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Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'

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

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

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

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

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

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The student loan bubble 'is going to burst'

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

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Monday, April 12, 2021

World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'

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

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Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean

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

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

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

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Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn

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

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Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began

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

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

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

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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic

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

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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

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

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The anti-vax movement targeting German children

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

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Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police

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

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

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

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

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

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

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Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president

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

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Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

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

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

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

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Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis

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

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Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists

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

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

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

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

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

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Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future

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

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Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears

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

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How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide

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

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Serpent star Tahar Rahim on Bafta awards nomination

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

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

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

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Saturday, April 10, 2021

Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses

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

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Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate

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

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Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules

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

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Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant

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

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

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

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Friday, April 9, 2021

Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide

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

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Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence

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

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South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures

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

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

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

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice

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

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Amazon holds early lead in historic union election

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

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

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

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Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?

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

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Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles

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

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

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

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

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

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How US history explains vaccine passport scepticism

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

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

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

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US gun violence: Joe Biden to target 'ghost guns'

The move comes after mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta last month, in which 18 people died.

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Myanmar: Celebrity model arrested amid coup crackdown

Paing Takhon has millions of fans and had openly posted against the military coup

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Beijing now has more billionaires than any city

China's capital has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes.

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Indian Premier League: The risks of hosting the IPL during a pandemic

The world's richest cricket tournament will see eight teams play 60 games behind closed doors.

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Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'losing sensation in legs and hands'

The Putin critic has been diagnosed with spinal hernias and his health is worsening, a lawyer says.

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The woman who took on Google and won

When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back.

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Call My Agent star joins plea to reopen French theatres

Grégory Montel believes the French government must allow theatres and cinemas to start working again.

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The water fight over the shrinking Colorado River

Global warming is shrinking the Colorado River. That means less water for 40 million people.

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Letter from Africa: Kenyans protest over growing debt

Kenyans urge potential lenders to stop giving the government money over fears of growing debt.

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Crate escape: Search for Irishmen who airmailed Brian Robson home

Were you in Australia in 1965? Did you help a homesick Welsh friend send himself home in a crate?

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NYC doormen fired for not intervening in attack

The staff are accused of watching an attack on a 65-year-old Asian-American woman in Manhattan.

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Xinjiang cotton: Western brands blurred on China TV

Western brands are being targeted in China for expressing concern over Uyghur forced labour claims.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

US restaurants face ketchup packet shortage amid Covid pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic leads to a surge in demand for single-use packs of the popular condiment.

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India Covid-19: 'No end in sight' as doctors battle second wave

Indian doctors say they are already feeling overwhelmed as Covid cases rise sharply in the country.

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Covid: Brazil has more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time

Hospitals are overcrowded, with people dying as they wait for treatment, as cases continue to surge.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies

Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies.

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Jordan's royal rift: A family feud erupts - but who's actually involved?

An alleged coup plot has brought Jordan's royal family to global attention. So, who's involved?

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Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'has cough and temperature'

The Russian opposition leader says three people in his prison unit are being treated for tuberculosis.

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Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel

Both nations have contained Covid outbreaks and sustained very low or near-zero infection rates.

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Hunter Biden on addiction: My life is not a tabloid

The US president's son talks to the BBC about addiction, grief and his scrutinised work in Ukraine.

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Monday, April 5, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to skip Games over Covid-19 fears

The announcement puts an end to Seoul's hopes of using the Games to engage with Pyongyang.

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Janet Yellen pledges greater US international co-operation

Janet Yellen signals global co-operation is back on the agenda for world's biggest economy.

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Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?

After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet.

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Jordan's Prince Hamzah pledges allegiance to king after mediation

Prince Hamzah issues a statement hours after mediation saying he is committed to the constitution.

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Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle

As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way.

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Nigeria's Efik queen wants to take royal meetings online

A queen from southern Nigerian argues that she is better placed to know what her people need.

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Screen Actors Guild Awards: Trial of Chicago 7 takes top prize

People from ethnic minorities win in all four individual film categories for the first time.

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Sunday, April 4, 2021

LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount

The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive".

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Flash floods in Indonesia and Timor Leste kill more than 50

Torrential rain sparked widespread destruction in eastern Indonesia and neighbouring Timor Leste.

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Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial to hear first witnesses

The long-serving Israeli prime minister denies the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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Adopting in the age of opioids

At 40, Carrie Brady decided to start a family and open her heart to adopting a child in need.

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Covid Greece: Waiting for the tourists to come back

As Europeans wait to see if foreign holidays are possible this summer, Greece hopes to open up soon.

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Covid in Kenya: The woman who refuses to be defeated by the virus

Kenyan Josephine Muchilwa lost her chef's job and then her business but is now trying something else.

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The Myanmar beauty queen standing up to the military

A month ago Han Lay was protesting. Last week she used her pageant speech to criticise the military.

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Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian music gurus accused of sexual assault

The BBC spoke to several women who have accused three famous classical musicians of sexual abuse.

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Patria y Vida: Cuba's rap battle with dissidents

A viral YouTube rap and reggaeton hit called 'Patria y Vida' - 'Fatherland and Life' - has angered Cuba's communist-run government.

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Bernard Tapie: French tycoon and wife attacked in home

The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris.

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Taiwan train crash: Lorry boss offers 'deep remorse'

Some 50 people died in Friday's crash, which was caused by a vehicle slipping onto the tracks.

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Jordan accuses Prince Hamzah of plot to destabilise kingdom

The king's half-brother sought to mobilise tribal leaders against the government, the deputy PM says.

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India Covid: Maharashtra state to see curfew and weekend lockdown

On Sunday the state recorded more than half of India's 93,249 new cases.

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Egypt mummies: Parade transports remains of pharaohs

Amid fanfare, 18 kings and four queens were transported on custom-made vehicles designed to minimise vibration.

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Women charged for refusing Irish hotel quarantine

The pair were not aware of the regulations before they travelled to Dubai for plastic surgery, a court hears.

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Saturday, April 3, 2021

Florida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak

More than 300 homes in the Tampa Bay area have been ordered to be evacuated.

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Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles

The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles.

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Friday, April 2, 2021

The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'

South Africa has faced a wave of Covid misinformation, but volunteers are fighting back.

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Week in pictures: 27 March - 2 April 2021

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

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

James Charles: YouTube star admits to messaging underage boys

The 21-year-old posted a video on YouTube addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18.

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'The grim reality of reporting in China that forced me out’

Beijing is ruthlessly shutting down reporters, says John Sudworth, who was forced to move to Taiwan.

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Celebrities in Australia anger stranded citizens over 'double standard'

Dozens of Hollywood stars have relocated during the pandemic while many Australians remain shut out.

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Solitary confinement: New York bans prison isolation over 15 days

New York is bringing in solitary confinement reforms amid calls for changes throughout the US system.

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Former teacher convicted of recording students undressing



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Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley facing jail after smuggling £110m haul of cocaine



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Daughter: Bystander disrupted attack on Asian American woman



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Afghan officials say gunmen kill policewoman on way to work



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Cop resigns after video shows him slamming his K-9 into a patrol car, NC police say



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Rep. Matt Gaetz reportedly showed nude photos of women to lawmakers and bragged about his sexual exploits



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CDC to release new COVID air travel guidance for vaccinated Americans, officials say



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Egyptians fear 'curse of the pharaohs' as all-star cast of mummies are paraded through Cairo



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China asked to remove vessels by Philippines in disputed South China Sea



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Five takeaways from Biden's White House cabinet



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Chile slams shut borders against COVID-19 cases



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4-year-old dies after teen in stolen SUV slams into family’s car, Georgia cops say



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Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals

In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas.

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Riz Ahmed: 'Listening is not just with your ears'

The Oscar-nominated star of Sound of Metal on why it was his hardest and most rewarding screen role.

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