Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter tackle coronavirus fake news

Platforms are increasing efforts to block false information as the outbreak spreads and fear grows.

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Iowa caucuses: A guide to the first US state to vote

The 2020 election is about to begin so here’s an unconventional guide to the first US state to vote.

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Christopher Hasson: White supremacist Coast Guard officer jailed for 13 years

Christopher Hasson, a former lieutenant, was arrested last year after stockpiling weapons.

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Black and in the police: 'I've been called a traitor'

Here's how black police officers are dealing with the stigma, like Love Island's Mike Boateng.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51099169

Kashmir avalanche: 'My baby's toy torch saved me from death'

Shakila was buried for hours under deep snow in Kashmir, hoping her daughter was alive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51222261

Lina Ben Mhenni: The woman who blogged Tunisia's revolution

"Freedom, better education and health: that's all we wanted," one of Lina Ben Mhenni's friends says.

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Kobe Bryant helicopter firm was not allowed to fly in fog

Island Express Helicopters was restricted to flying in clear conditions, officials say.

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Could you handle the most remote campsite on earth?

Take a look inside an Antarctic campsite and find out how they survive.

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Australia fires: How a unique slug species survived

The bright pink species is only found in a small habitat in Australia, experts say.

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Amazon rainforest: The 90-year-old trying to stop destruction

Newsnight was given rare access to a once-in-a-generation meeting of indigenous groups trying to save the Amazon.

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Coronavirus: US declares emergency and issues new entry rules

Foreign nationals who recently visited China will be barred and some US citizens will be quarantined.

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Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track

Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote.

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Coronavirus: Worldwide cases surpass Sars outbreak in 2003

The number of worldwide cases of the new coronavirus surpasses that of a similar outbreak in 2003.

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Russia may drop murder charge in Khachaturyan sisters case

Three young women are accused of killing their father after years of domestic abuse.

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Deaf woman, 60, rows Atlantic Ocean in world first

Mo O'Brien also sets a world record as part of the fastest female trio to make the 3,000-mile journey.

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Family removed from flight for body odour suing airline

The Adler family claim American Airlines staff made comments about their Orthodox Jewish faith.

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Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle

Sales were up 20% over the festive season in sharp contrast to weakness at other retailers.

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Belgium euthanasia: Three doctors cleared in landmark trial

Tine Nys's family had argued that her request to die back in 2010 should never have been granted.

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Plastic pollution: 'Hidden' chemicals build up in seabirds

Chemicals in plastics can build up in seabirds at levels thousands of times higher than normal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51285103

Michel Barnier: 'We are weaker than if we were together'

EU's chief negotiator says his thoughts are with millions of people who are sad about Brexit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51319607

Brexit: Europeans look to uncertain future as UK leaves EU

Europeans from across the EU share their thoughts about what will change in their relationship with the UK.

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Hostage-taker in India shot dead at fake children’s party

Indian police kill a man who arranged a birthday party for his daughter, then took 20 hostages.

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Australia fires: State of emergency declared for Canberra region

Huge bushfires are raging near Canberra in the worst threat to the region since 2003, officials say.

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Wilbur Ross says Coronavirus could boost US jobs

US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross says firms may bring production back to the US in response to the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51276323

Trump impeachment: All eyes on moderate Republicans in witnesses battle

Moderate Republican senators are expected to announce their decisions in key witnesses debate.

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Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India

A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app.

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Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India

A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app.

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Shane Fitzsimmons: 'Tireless' fire chief steering Australians through disaster

Fire chief Shane Fitzsimmons has worked tirelessly and "masterfully" to save lives, close observers say.

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Claudia Andujar: A glimpse of Yanomami life in the jungle

A gallery of Claudia Andujar's photographs of Yanomami tribespeople

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Iowa caucuses: Nine unusual things about the Democratic race

Democrats are deciding who they want to take on Trump - and it can be a noisy, chaotic process.

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Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals

Dyeing clothes uses a lot of water and chemicals, but new tech is drawing on nature for colours.

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Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals?

Climate change is shifting our relationship with the animal kingdom and helping diseases evolve.

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Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals

Dyeing clothes uses a lot of water and chemicals, but new tech is drawing on nature for colours.

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Amazon Christmas sales soar as rivals struggle

Sales were up 20% over the festive season in sharp contrast to weakness at other retailers.

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How yoga helped an Indian rape survivor to love her body

Natasha Noel overcame childhood abuse and is now a successful yoga and wellness coach in India.

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Coronavirus Wuhan diary: Living alone in a city gone quiet

Loneliness, emptiness, and hyper-hygiene - one woman describes life in a city gone quiet.

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Weapon-spotting tech tested by Las Vegas casino

Sensors can be placed discretely in a building's entrance or turnstile creating an invisible fence.

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Australia fires: Footage shows speed fires can spread

The newly released footage from New South Wales shows how quickly a bushfire can spread.

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Facebook: Privacy scandals take toll on profits

The firm recorded its first annual decline in profits in at least five years in 2019.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51304516

Sex Education: 'I wish I knew sex could be fun growing up'

The cast of Sex Education tell us why they wish the show had existed years ago.

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Lungs 'magically' heal damage from smoking

The effect has even been seen in people who had smoked for 40 years.

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Coronavirus: Scientists race to develop a vaccine

US researchers are already working on a vaccine against the new virus that has emerged in China.

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Kobe Bryant: Vanessa breaks silence on husband's death

Vanessa makes her first comments after Sunday's crash that also killed one of the couple's daughters.

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Brexit: Tears and Auld Lang Syne as MEPs back terms

There were emotional moments as members of the European Parliament backed the terms of the UK's exit.

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Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown

Google, Microsoft, and Amazon among the global companies taking action as the deadly virus spreads.

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US-Mexico border: 'Longest ever' smuggling tunnel discovered

The tunnel had rail track, drainage and air ventilation systems, and stretched for 4,309ft (1,313m).

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Transgender flag and women in tuxedos among new emojis

The list of symbols to be released later this year offers more options to represent gender.

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Я/МЫ: Why are Russians using this symbol?

The phrase means "it's all of us" and is being used to rally support against the Russian government.

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Venezuela crisis forced José abroad to access HIV drugs

José Tovar is an HIV-positive refugee, forced to choose between staying in Venezuela or leaving home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51286433

Coronavirus: Death toll rises as virus spreads to every Chinese region

With one of the 7,711 confirmed cases reported in Tibet, the virus is now in every region of China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51305526

Sun's surface seen in remarkable new detail

A telescope positioned atop a Hawaiian volcano acquires remarkable pictures of our convulsing star.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51305216

Is visiting a strip club anti-feminist?

Videos of pop star Dua Lipa at a strip club provoked a question: can a feminist go to a strip joint?

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A holiday camp for India's captive elephants

Once a year, captive elephants get pampered at the camp in India which has become a popular event.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47238540

Britons give Brexit boost to idyllic French village

The share of property held by Britons may be falling in France, but the opposite is happening in Eymet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51294308

African diaspora: Did Ghana's Year of Return attract foreign visitors?

Ghana's president has declared the Year of Return targeting the African diaspora a great success - but is he right?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51191409

Homero Gómez: Missing Mexican butterfly activist found dead

Activists fear that Homero Gómez may have been targeted because of his fight against illegal logging.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51304857

Roman Polanski 'French Oscar' nomination sparks outrage

The 86-year-old has been wanted in the US for decades over the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51301829

Kunal Kamra: Airline ban on India comedian sparks fiery debate

Kunal Kamra berated popular news anchor Arnab Goswami aboard a flight and released a video.

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Avengers: Endgame - How we made the visual effects

Framestore's Stuart Penn explains the challenges of making Avengers: Endgame.

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Apple credits iPhone 11 demand for record sales

The tech giant says it is monitoring the coronavirus outbreak, which has made forecasting difficult.

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Dissatisfaction with democracy 'at record high'

A global study warns of rising levels of discontent with democracy, particularly in the UK and US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-51281722

Antarctica melting: Climate change and the journey to the 'doomsday glacier'

Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "doomsday glacier", is reported to be melting quicker than previously thought - scientists are now trying to find out why.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51097309

Oscars 2020: Ten things we spotted in the class photo

The annual Academy Awards luncheon had all the quirks and questionable outfits you could ask for.

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Snotsicles and snowdrifts: Extreme climate science

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains some of the challenges of doing science in the Antarctic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51280676

Maryland police officer charged with murder in killing of handcuffed man

The officer shot a man who was handcuffed inside a patrol car seven times, police say.

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How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?

Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives?

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How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?

Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives?

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Peru's opposition leader Keiko Fujimori in custody again

Keiko Fujimori says the accusations of corruption and money laundering are politically motivated.

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Australia fires: Firefighters dance on TikTok to 'raise spirits'

The videos from the front line of Australia’s bushfire crisis also have a serious purpose.

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Haunting image of trapped sea turtle wins underwater photo award

Shane Gross captured the haunting photo while diving near the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas.

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Playing basketball with Kobe

Kyle Helton grew up with the late basketball legend and remembers his dedication on and off the court.

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Australia fires: Blaze 'sparked by helicopter lights' rages near Canberra

The bushfire crisis continues as a national park burns south of Canberra.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51290745

Coronavirus: Foreigners evacuated from Wuhan as China death toll rises

Hundreds of people fly out of Wuhan as the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rises to 132.

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Shaheen Bagh: The 'traitors' targeted by hardliners in poll battle

Protesters in a Muslim-dominated part of Delhi have become the focus of a bitter battle for votes.

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Neelam Krishnamoorthy: The film tickets that destroyed a family

Neelam Krishnamoorthy got film tickets for her kids. She now calls them "tickets to death".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-50182595

Brexit: French petition launched for Briton denied citizenship

Carpenter Mark Lawrence has lived in France for 27 years but authorities say he does not earn enough.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51280617

Coronavirus: Australian scientists first to recreate virus outside China

Australian scientists say it is a "significant breakthrough" in efforts to contain the new coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51289897

Putin's Russia: Do Russians care what president does next?

Russia's president plans to change things at the top but most Russians have little time for Moscow politics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51280616

Trump's Middle East peace plan: Smiles and sorrow on the ground

President Donald Trump calls the strategy a win-win opportunity for both sides - but is it?

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Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus

The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter.

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Man arrested with 30 phones in cycling shorts after rock gig

Dutch police catch a suspect in a tight spot after being alerted to mobile phone thefts.

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Keeping your phone safe from prying eyes

A hack which stops people going through your phone when you want to show them something.

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The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir

Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August.

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads

It wants to drastically reduce visits from mainland China, where the death toll has reached 106.

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India cleared to bring cheetahs back to forests

The world's fastest land animal was hunted was hunted into extinction in India more than 70 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51279206

Rare Bolivian glass frogs seen for first time in 18 years

Conservationists spot three rare "glass frogs" in a Bolivian national park.

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Coronavirus: Wuhan residents shout from windows in solidarity

Residents in the quarantined city battling a virus outbreak are shouting and singing to boost morale.

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Coronavirus: Tales of solidarity from China's virus-hit Wuhan

The number of coronavirus cases continues to climb but some in Wuhan are determined to spread cheer.

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Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew's 'lack of co-operation'

A US lawyer, who represents some of the late Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, urges the duke to assist the probe.

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Bride Price: 'My husband can't afford me'

Some cultures exchange money before a marriage, but should we continue the Bride Price tradition?

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Huawei 5G verdict is a decision 'with few good options'

The government is due to decide later whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks.

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'It's astounding to find out she died violently'

A team of experts appear to have solved a mystery that has confounded academics - and the public - for decades.

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The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir

Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August.

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NPR reporter barred from Mike Pompeo trip after tense interview

The ban comes days after another NPR journalist had a tense interview with the secretary of state.

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Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options

The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks.

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Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures

Transport restrictions have been further tightened, with some cities suspending public transport.

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Meadowhall facial recognition scheme troubles watchdog

Regulator calls for inspections after details of police tie-up with Meadowhall scheme emerge.

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Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security.

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Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security.

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Don Cameron: The Scot shaping the history of hot air balloons

Don Сameron built western Europe's first modern hot air balloon and is now the market leader in special-shaped creations.

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Alabama fire: Eight killed as blaze engulfs 35 boats in marina

The aluminium roof of the wooden dock in a marina in Alabama collapsed, and some of the boats sank.

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Visit Nepal's yeti: How mythical creature divided Himalayan nation

An idea to bring more tourists to Nepal has ended in a row over what a yeti actually looks like.

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Letter from Africa: The 'leopard unit', vigilantes and Nigeria's kidnap crisis

A plan by Nigeria's south-western states to start a new security unit divides the country.

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Kobe Bryant: US mourns basketball legend killed in helicopter crash

The star's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also among the nine killed in the helicopter crash.

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Passenger plane crashes in Afghanistan

Passenger plane crashes and catches fire in eastern Afghan Ghazni province - officials.

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Iranian aircraft slides onto highway after pilot 'misses' runway

The Caspian Airlines plane carrying 135 passengers ended up in the middle of a public street.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51261549

Kobe Bryant: LA Lakers star scores 60 points in final NBA game

Watch Kobe Bryant's final game for the LA Lakers in 2016, when the five-time NBA champion bowed out with a sensational 60 points against Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/basketball/51258780

How the camp became centre of Nazi Holocaust

It is 75 years since Soviet Union troops liberated Auschwitz - now marked as Holocaust Memorial Day.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50743973

Photos from families ripped apart by the Holocaust

Jewish survivors use family photos to describe their relatives murdered by the Nazis at Auschwitz.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-51148661

Kobe Bryant tributes across United States

Members of the public and celebrities reacted in shock to the death of basketball star Kobe Bryant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51260879

Auschwitz survivor recalls his ordeal in the camp

Henri Kichka lost his family in Auschwitz but lived to tell his own story of survival.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51244746

Fibre-laying tools aid rural broadband rollout

Openreach turns to machinery to speed up the rollout of fibre in rural areas.

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Democrats call for Bolton to testify in impeachment trial

The ex-national security advisor's evidence could undermine Donald Trump's trial defence, reports say.

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Billie Eilish is the big winner at the Grammys

The 18-year-old wins multiple awards, including best new artist and song of the year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51260559

Deepfake technology: Can you spot what's real?

Do you think you can tell what is real and fake? BBC presenter Radzi Chinyanganya tries out the latest techniques.

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Woman dies in Australian Day lamington-eating contest

The woman, aged 60, suffered a seizure while speed-eating the cakes during an Australia Day event.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51259819

Coronavirus: Death toll rises to 80 as China extends holiday

The new year holiday has been extended by three days, in an attempt to contain the outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51259649

Rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad amid protests

There are reports that three people were injured when rockets hit the embassy in the Iraqi capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51259295

The Fighter and the Pimp: Fighting for Kinshasa’s most vulnerable girls

Shaki is an inspiration for dozens of street children, and her home has become a refuge for girls.

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'I was 90% dead': Henri's story of surviving Auschwitz

Henri Kichka lost his family in the Nazi death camp, but lived on to tell his own story of survival.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51204090

Nambi Narayanan: The fake spy scandal that blew up a rocket scientist’s career

Falsely charged with selling secrets to Pakistan, Nambi Narayanan's life was knocked off course.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49836270

Teenage adoption: The family that took in a 17-year-old girl

How a 17-year-old girl got out of foster care and found a permanent home with a loving family.

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The art of buildings

The winners of Art of Building Photographer of the Year 2019

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'They are invaders': Brazil indigenous group takes on mining giant

Brazil's Mura indigenous group starts consultation that could reject a proposed mining project.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51120828

The man teaching 300 million people a new language

Luis von Ahn is the founder and boss of Duolingo, the world's most popular language learning app.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51208154

Salvini faces setback in Italian regional election

The Italian far-right leader had focused heavily on campaigning in the Emilia-Romagna region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51259290

Early Grammys for Dolly Parton and Lil Nas X

Stars are collecting awards ahead of the main ceremony, with many paying tribute to Kobe Bryant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51240210

Holocaust: Dutch PM apologises over failure to protect Jews

Mark Rutte is the first prime minister to acknowledge the Netherlands' role in persecuting Jews.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51258081

Kobe Bryant: Basketball legend dies in helicopter crash

The basketball star, 41, is considered one of the best players in the game's history.

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Para-swimmer Grace Harvey speaks about walking in a robotic suit

Grace Harvey reveals the mixed emotions she had after walking for the first time in a robotic suit.

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In pictures: India marks Republic Day with military parade

Thousands gather for a parade in Delhi, showing off India's military might and cultural diversity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51256917

Para-swimmer Grace Harvey speaks about walking in a robotic suit

Grace Harvey reveals the mixed emotions she had after walking for the first time in a robotic suit.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's aunt reappears after six years

Kim Kyong-hui, once a powerful figure, has not been seen since her husband's execution.

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Turkey earthquake: Rescue efforts near end as death toll rises

Hopes fade of finding more survivors from a powerful earthquake that hit eastern Turkey on Friday.

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Mali: Militants on motorbikes kill 15 troops, officials say

Gunmen raid a military camp in the centre of the country, as witnesses tell of "complete chaos".

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Brazil floods: Dozens dead in severe Minas Gerais rainstorms

At least 30 people have died during severe rainstorms in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.

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China coronavirus: Road blocks and ghost towns

A BBC team travels into Hubei province, where the deadly new coronavirus originated.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51255918

Gauff's Australian Open run ended by Kenin

Coco Gauff misses out on her first Grand Slam quarter-final as fellow American Sofia Kenin fights back to win in the Australian Open fourth round.

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Trump ordered to remove envoy in Ukraine in 2018 - video

In a video, the president is heard saying "Get rid of her!" about ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51254653

China coronavirus: 2,000 infected and more than 50 dead

The new coronavirus is said to be infectious during its incubation period, making to harder to contain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51254523

Peru Congress vote: Election follows September dissolution

The poll comes almost four months after the president dissolved the body, accusing it of obstruction.

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Boeing 777X: World’s largest twin-engine jet completes first flight

The 777X test flight comes after Boeing's 737 Max plane was grounded following two fatal crashes.

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Three women who were part of a quiet resistance against the Nazis in Berlin

The three were part of a quiet resistance against the Nazis in Second World War Berlin.

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A murder mystery, the PM and his estranged wife

Lesotho's prime minister and his wife are caught up in an investigation into the death of his former partner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51239615

The tiger ‘gift’ that horrified Polish rescuers

Tigers recovering from a nightmare journey could have ended up as Asian ‘medicine’

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51234630

Paternity leave: Why Japan is talking about Shinjiro Koizumi

This politician is going on leave to take care of his newborn son, and it's pretty controversial.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51132384

Doris Miller: US Navy aircraft carrier to honour black sailor

Doris Miller won a Navy Cross for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working.

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New solar power source and storage developed

Tie-up of flexible solar film and energy storage aims to take homes and business off-grid.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50717446

Thai officials accidentally auction off car loaded with amphetamine

Thailand's anti-drugs chief apologises after 94,000 pills are found in a car sold at a police auction.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51250345

Brexit: US 'wants to reach trade deal with UK this year'

The US's treasury secretary says he is "optimistic" a deal can be reached with the UK this year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51250235

Art exhibition showcases the Kurdish experience

A show at the Middle East Institute explores the nuances of a community that is often marginalised.

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Iraqis security forces raid Baghdad protest site

They used live ammunition and tear gas against anti-government protesters in the city, witnesses say.

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Overwatch and Call of Duty leagues move exclusively to YouTube

Activision Blizzard esports leagues are moving from Twitch to YouTube.

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China coronavirus: Stricter measures start Lunar New Year

On the first day of the year of the rat, China announces more anti-coronavirus steps.

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ICYMI: Real-life Rapunzel and space bakes

A few of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Turkey earthquake: At least 20 dead as buildings collapse

A devastating earthquake has hit Turkey's Elazig province, with over a thousand injured and many dead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51247824

Chinese New Year: What you need to know

Here's what you need to know about one of the world's biggest celebrations

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51229554

Does country music recognise its roots?

We speak to the most famous African American country music singer about the lack of diversity in the genre.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51229749

Still seeking answers a year after Brazil dam collapse

One year on from the dam collapse at Brazil's Corrego de Feijao mine, many are still seeking answers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51220373

Bodies of three children found in County Dublin

A woman has been taken to hospital and gardaí described the deaths in Newcastle as 'unexplained'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-51245246

China coronavirus: Death toll rises as disease spreads

Fifteen more people have been killed by the virus in China, as the country celebrates Lunar New Year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51245680

Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure

Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51245616

Why China’s LGBT hide their identities at Lunar New Year

Representation of China's LGBT community is improving but many still struggle during Lunar New Year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51199309

Auschwitz: Searching for traces of my grandfather

Meijer Nieweg was murdered in August 1942. It has taken decades for details of his death to emerge.

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Chinese diasporas on edge over coronavirus

Chinese overseas are concerned for their own health and that of their families back home.

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Coronavirus: How can China build a hospital so quickly?

Wuhan is building a new hospital that will be finished within six days, according to China's state media.

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Coronavirus: How worried should we be?

Hundreds of people people have been infected with a newly-discovered virus.

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Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure

Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites.

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Avalanche survivors in Pakistan-administered Kashmir tell of horror

Journalist Sajid Mir trekked for hours to reach villagers cut off in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51243062

The battle over which flag to fly in America's Chinatowns

Chinatowns across the US are switching to the flag of mainland China, but not without protest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51129460

Watch Dogs Legion: Click goes inside the post-Brexit game

In a world first, Marc Cieslak interviews the creator of Watch Dogs: Legion inside his own game.

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Detroit bank calls police on black man depositing cheque

Sauntore Thomas was depositing a cheque won in a racial bias lawsuit against his old employer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51234141

Mexican police push back hundreds of US-bound migrants

Some 1,000 migrants have been prevented from entering Mexico from Guatemala.

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Climate change: 'We're not perfect', says Marion Cotillard on Antarctica trip

Actor Marion Cotillard says even remote places like "pristine" Antarctica are being harmed by humans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51229935

Huge rally as Iraqis demand US troops pull out

Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has called for a million people to join the march in Baghdad.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51234205

Brexit: EU leaders sign UK withdrawal deal

The deal formally ending UK membership is signed by EU leaders in Brussels.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51234625

Iraq after Soleimani: What is the future for US troops?

US forces face a backlash after the killing of a top Iranian commander, says Nafiseh Kohnavard.

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Indonesian needlefish boy: 'A fish jumped out the water and stabbed my neck'

Muhammad Idul tells the BBC the force threw him from his boat before a desperate race to hospital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51224468

Locusts: UN calls for international help in East Africa

"Unprecedented" swarms of desert locusts, the worst in decades, are devouring crops in East Africa.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51234135

China coronavirus: The lessons learned from the Sars outbreak

Almost two decades after Sars, a new mystery virus puts China back in the global spotlight.

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Could feathers inspire plane wing design and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

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Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech

The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps.

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American Dirt: Oprah book club pick suffers Latino backlash

A new novel about a family fleeing Mexico for the US spurs a fierce debate over fiction writing.

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Australia fires: US crew killed in air tanker crash identified

The three victims of an air tanker crash had extensive experience fighting fires, their employer says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51231983

Coronavirus: Chinese embassy in Paris finds woman who 'cheated' checks

The woman boasted about taking medicine to bring her temperature down in order to clear customs.

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Jhon Viáfara: Colombia extradites ex-footballer to US on drugs charges

Jhon Viáfara is extradited to Texas accused of being a members of a major drugs cartel.

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Trump impeachment: Senators play games and nap during trial

Senators have been seen chewing gum, handing out fidget spinners and sleeping during the trial.

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What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?

More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms.

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What's the difference between pandemic and epidemic?

Concerns are growing that the recently-detected coronavirus may spread. Dr Rosalind Eggo explains.

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What can school strikers learn from protest veterans?

Do today's school strikers think protests lead to change and what can they learn from the past?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51223256

How Italy's far right is hoping to cause a political earthquake

Matteo Salvini is hoping to cause a political shock by winning a traditional stronghold of the left.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51227884

Giant koala sand art captures Australian bushfires emotions

Australian artist "Edward" channelled his "raw emotion" about the bushfires into the massive artwork.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51217664

What does Trump actually believe on climate change?

He has called it all of these things: "mythical", "a hoax", not a hoax, and "a very serious subject".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51213003

Sonos boss says speakers will work "as long as possible"

The speaker company said it was sorry for the confusion but did not announce plans to revise its plans.

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Rohingya crisis: The Gambian who took Aung San Suu Kyi to the world court

Gambian Abubacarr Tambadou has forced the Nobel laureate to defend Myanmar against genocide charges.

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My Money: 'I had to get tickets, it was a huge sum, $519!'

As part of a BBC blog series, Sunneva María Svövudóttir from Iceland shares what she spent this week.

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Why is 'pettifogging' suddenly in the news?

The word has all but disappeared from modern usage - so what does it mean and why is it relevant?

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Isabel Dos Santos: Africa's richest woman accused of fraud

Africa's richest woman has been formally accused of embezzlement by her country's prosecutors.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51218501

Tesla overtakes Volkswagen as value hits $100bn

Tesla sold more than 367,000 cars last year, just a fraction of its competitors.

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Coronavirus: British passenger 'wasn't sure' he could get out of Wuhan'

British passenger describes the journey from the virus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan after the spread of coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51219364

Jeff Bezos hack: UN experts demand probe of Saudi crown prince

The UN experts' call comes amid reports Mohammed bin Salman's phone was used to hack the Amazon boss.

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Tesla overtakes Volkswagen as value hits $100bn

Tesla sold more than 367,000 cars last year, just a fraction of its competitors.

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Coronavirus: Anxiety rises as Chinese city goes into lockdown

Authorities suspend outbound planes, trains and public transport in the city of 11 million people.

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Mental health: How to spot if you are suffering 'burnout'

Nerina Ramlakhan explains the four signs of burnout that people can exhibit, due to stress at work.

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Australia fires: Canberra Airport shut down amid blaze threat

Flights are cancelled out of the Australian capital as bushfires intensify across the nation's south-east.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51217076

Seattle shooting: Manhunt after one person killed and seven wounded

One person was killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire in the city centre.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51216187

Impeachment: Democrats reject witness swap in Trump trial

Joe Biden says he wants no part of "a farce or political theatre" in the Senate impeachment case.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51214457

US plans limits for 'emotional support' animals on flights

Passengers have attempted to bring increasingly exotic animals on board flights.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51214829

Auschwitz: How death camp became centre of Nazi Holocaust

It is 75 years since Soviet Union troops liberated Auschwitz - now marked as Holocaust Memorial Day.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50743973

'I have to live on $1,175 a year'

Brazil's army of fruit workers speak of struggling with low pay and dangerous working conditions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51189399

Yad Vashem: Why Poland won't be attending Holocaust memorial

Poland's president has snubbed an Israeli event to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51216584

Three generations join Delhi women's citizenship sit-in

Thousands of women are camping out in a Delhi suburb in protest over a law they see as anti-Muslim.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51214655

Lions and tigers escape circus for vast new home

Seventeen big cats rescued from Guatemalan circuses have moved to a South African wildlife sanctuary.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51214654

Ivory Coast is using plastic waste to build schools

The West African country has partnered with UNICEF to transform landfill waste into bricks for schools.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51213133

Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?

Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts.

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Deepfake videos: Can you really believe what you see?

With deepfake technology, it is getting easier to turn yourself into somebody else on screen.

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Schiff makes case against Trump before he opens impeachment trial

House impeachment manager Adam Schiff says he will lay out the timeline and facts behind the inquiry

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Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.

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Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’

The Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp account has reportedly been linked to the data breach.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51171400

'No crime, no impeachment' for Trump - is that true?

The White House defence that no crime means no impeachment ignores history, says legal scholar Jonathan Turley.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51200828

How a boy from Vietnam became a slave on a UK cannabis farm

Ba was a street child in Ho Chi Minh city. He ended up growing cannabis as a slave in the UK - until he escaped.

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Immune discovery 'may treat all cancer'

Research is at an early stage but scientists said it had huge potential for destroying cancers.

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Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.

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Australia PM 'misled public' on fires

Malcolm Turnbull tells the BBC he "cannot explain" Scott Morrison's actions during the crisis.

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New China virus: Officials warn it 'could mutate and spread further'

China has said that it is now at the "most critical stage" of prevention and control.

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Earth's oldest asteroid impact 'may have ended ice age'

The 2.2 billion-year-old asteroid impact may explain the end of an ice age, scientists say.

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GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle

The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco.

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Lebanon protests: New government ends months of deadlock

There has been a caretaker administration since October, when mass anti-government protests erupted.

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Architect of CIA's 'enhanced interrogation' testifies at Guantánamo tribunal

A psychologist who designed the "enhanced interrogation" techniques gives evidence at Guantánamo Bay.

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Venezuela crisis: Secret service raids offices of opposition leader Guaidó

The opposition leader, widely recognised as Venezuela's interim president, is on a visit to the UK.

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Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working.

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Holocaust row bubbles as leaders gather in Israel

The 75th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation threatens to be overshadowed by recriminations.

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What happens when we're too old to be 'useful'?

Can we afford to pay pensions, given the huge demographic challenge of our ageing population?

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Cardiff hospital trials cooling patients after cardiac arrest

Andrew Barnett is backing a trial at a hospital a year after he nearly died while playing football.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-50658812

Australia fires: How ravaged bushland is already regenerating

Australia's bushfire crisis has crippled habitats, but there are also remarkable signs of life.

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The Sudanese women breaking taboos by playing football

Women in Sudan are taking on the patriarchy and challenging social norms.

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US census kicks off by counting first person in rural Alaska

The census, which takes place every 10 years, begins in the remote fishing village of Tooksok Bay.

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Michael Avenatti 'living in El Chapo cell'

Lawyers for Michael Avenatti claim he is in a high-security cell and has difficulty functioning.

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Trump Davos 2020: US president's speech fact-checked

Donald Trump made a series of claims about the US economy and environment - what's the truth behind them?

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China coronavirus: What we know so far

The BBC's online health editor explains what we know about the coronavirus.

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France apology after history textbook links CIA to 9/11

The statement aimed at students echoed a debunked conspiracy theory and was spotted by teachers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51187970

Trump Davos speech: 'This is not a time for pessimism'

The US president called for the rejection of "the perennial prophets of doom" during his speech.

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Storm Gloria: Deadly squall batters Spain, then shifts to France

Four deaths are reported in Spain, with Gloria described as the worst storm in the region since 1982.

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Alarm at Mexico butterfly conservationist's disappearance

Homero Gómez was last seen on 13 January and a search has so far failed to yield any results.

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Future Forward: Thai opposition party cleared over Illuminati claims

A court acquits a major opposition party accused of having links to the mythical secret society.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51189239

Van Gogh self-portrait is genuine, experts decide

A portrait that has puzzled art experts for decades is finally declared a real Van Gogh.

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Disney+ to launch a week earlier than planned in the UK

The US media giant also confirmed the service will cost more than its earlier DisneyLife platform.

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Pyjamas in public: Chinese city apologises for 'shaming' residents

The local authority said it was trying to promote "civilised" behaviour - but later apologised.

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Meng Hongwei: China sentences ex-Interpol chief to 13 years in jail

In 2018, he vanished on a trip back to China from France and was later accused of corruption.

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Emiliano Sala: Claims footballer treated like a 'toy'

Footballer Emiliano Sala messaged a friend saying he felt forced out by his French club days before he died.

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Windrush scandal: 'A billion pounds can't buy back my happiness'

Chiplyn Burton was denied entry back into the UK after a trip to Jamaica in the 1970s.

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Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London

The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000.

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Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018.

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Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate

What we can expect in the trial starting on Tuesday, from the key players to unusual rules in place.

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New China virus: Fourth person dies as human-to-human transfer confirmed

Authorities say two cases of infection in Guangdong were a result of human-to-human transmission.

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Trump impeachment trial: Five possible twists ahead

Many believe President Trump will be acquitted in the end. But could it yet diverge from the script?

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Paternity leave: Why Japan is talking about Shinjiro Koizumi

Shinjiro Koizumi is the first Japanese minister and MP to take paternity leave.

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The battle over which flag to fly in America's Chinatowns

Chinatowns across the US are switching to the flag of mainland China, but not without protest.

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How Nigeria's cricket team 'shocked the world'

Nigeria's Under-19 side are world cup debutants but cricket remains a minority sport at home.

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Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot

Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot.

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Windrush: Reunited over 70 years later

The BBC has brought together two men in their nineties who came to Britain from Jamaica in 1948 on the Empire Windrush.

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Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot

Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot.

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Sri Lanka civil war: Rajapaksa says thousands missing are dead

The president acknowledges the fate of more than 20,000 who disappeared during the civil war.

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Five killed as boiling water floods Russian hotel

Three people are taken to hospital with burns after the burst water pipe incident in Perm city.

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Two men make 'Earth sandwich', 20,000km apart

To make an Earth sandwich, you need two people at precise points on opposite sides of the globe.

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David Olney: American folk singer dies on stage aged 71

The 71-year-old singer-songwriter apologised to the audience before closing his eyes, witnesses say.

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Europe-wide traffic survey to recruit 'citizen scientists'

Unique vehicle-counting sensors will be placed in 1,500 homes across Europe.

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Amazon warehouse one of Europe's 'most high-tech buildings'

Robots and people work alongside each other in the internet-giant's latest warehouse in Leicestershire.

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Outrage after Chinese theme park forces pig to bungee jump

After the 75kg pig was pushed off a tower, it was reportedly sent to the slaughterhouse.

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Australian Open: Coco Gauff beats Venus Williams again to advance

American 15-year-old Coco Gauff once again beats Venus Williams in the first round of a Grand Slam with victory at the Australian Open.

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Influencers 'being offered thousands for sex'

One influencer said social media had become "a catalogue" for men to select their next conquest.

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Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation

President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar.

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More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring

The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises.

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Australia storms: Huge hail causes chaos in two cities

Melbourne and Canberra are pelted by golf-ball sized stones, causing widespread damage.

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China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities

New cases of the respiratory illness are confirmed in the cities of Wuhan, Beijing and Shenzhen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51171035

Australia fires: Storms wreak damage but bushfires 'far from over'

Thunderstorms bring rain to fire-affected areas but also cause damage through hail and flash floods.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51170994

Virginia gun rally: Authorities gear up for unrest in Richmond

Thousands are expected to take part in the Richmond rally, which authorities fear could turn violent.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51170252

Single-use plastic: China to ban bags and other items

One of the world's biggest users of plastic plans to phase out most single-use items by 2025.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51171491

UK-Africa summit: Wooing Africa after Brexit

Heads of state are meeting in London for a UK-Africa summit ahead of the UK's departure from the EU.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51149093

Preparing for an active volcano to stir

People living at the foot of a volcano in Ecuador are being taught what to do if disaster strikes

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51125528

Trump impeachment: What's Ukraine got to do with it?

The reason US President Donald Trump is facing an impeachment trial lies thousands of miles away.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51152351

Is China addicted to coal?

China is a country caught in the middle of a global struggle: to develop but also be green.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51152951

Indonesia dance where men perform as women

Rianto is a master of Lengger Lanang, a traditional Indonesia dance where men perform as women.

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Davos 2020: An overview of the WEF summit in numbers

BBC News looks at some of the numbers around the 50th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51152481

Australia fires: Your questions about arson, travel and recovery

Your questions about the Australia bushfires.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51016191

Medical test ordeal for young African migrants in Spain

The intrusive tests decide whether a migrant is a child or an adult and there is no chance of appeal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51133851

Doris Miller: US Navy aircraft carrier to honour black sailor

Doris Miller won a Navy Cross for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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SpaceX completes emergency crew capsule escape

The US company demonstrates how it would rescue astronauts during a failing rocket launch.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51169705

Paraguay investigates mass prison escape in Pedro Juan Caballero

Officials in Paraguay suspect the men, many from a powerful gang, were allowed to walk free by guards.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51169132

Peter Mathebula: South Africa's world champion boxer dies

Peter Mathebula made history in 1980 when he won the world flyweight title.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51167362

Comme Des Garçons: Row over white fashion models' cornrow wigs

The Japanese fashion brand is accused of cultural appropriation at Paris Fashion Week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51166873

New coronavirus 'preventable and controllable', China says

The virus emerged in December, two people have died and it has been detected in three countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51168333

Canada snowstorms: State of emergency declared

As much as 30 inches (76cm) of snow has fallen in Newfoundland after severe snowstorms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51168462

Puerto Rico official sacked over Hurricane Maria aid warehouse

The measure comes after video showed residents in a quake-hit town raiding the warehouse.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51166735

Yemen war: At least 70 soldiers killed in missile attack

Yemen's president condemns the "cowardly" attack in Marib province, blaming it on Houthi rebels.

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Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation

President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51166339

Czech fire: Eight killed at disabled people's home

Rescue teams from Germany have joined Czech crews to bring the fire under control.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51166732

Libya civil war: Rivals to join major powers in Germany

The Berlin summit follows the collapse of efforts to secure a ceasefire between the warring factions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51166247

Australia fires: Victoria braces for severe storms

Heavy rains have dampened many of Australia's blazes, while bringing flooding to some areas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51165032

How having a son with Down's syndrome changed rocker's music

The rock singer Cormac Neeson says having a child with Down's syndrome changed his life for the better.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50948092

Naked artists in Serbia breathing life into damaged art scene

Marina Abramovic styles herself as the "grandmother of performance art" and Belgrade is where she began.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51046656

Australia fires: Have gum trees made the bushfires worse?

Eucalyptus trees tend to be highly flammable, but they also have the ability to recover from fires.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51132965

Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful'

The response to the trial summons gives the first glimpse of what will form the White House's defence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51165024

National Archives sorry for censoring 2017 Women's March signs

The US agency says it was wrong to blur out signs critical of the president at the 2017 Women's March.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51165023

The 'tiny' recipe to YouTube success

This Indian couple's miniature cooking videos have earned them hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51148001

When sexual abuse was called seduction: France confronts its past

Vanessa Springora has given an account of the traumatic effects of her relationship with a writer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51133850

Acclaimed scientist gets brain surgery for alcohol addiction

Microbiologist Frank Plummer say he's found relief from alcohol abuse disorder after the procedure.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50858172

The rescue worker who refuses to leave a bombed-out town

Few now remain in Saraqeb, a town in Syria's last opposition-held province, Idlib. Laith al-Abdullah is one.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51155271

Davos 2020: What is the World Economic Forum and is it elitist?

The rich and powerful will gather in Davos this week, but claims of elitism still dog the event.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51134164

Libya civil war: UN envoy Salamé says foreign intervention must end

Ghassan Salamé's remarks come on the eve of renewed peace talks between Libya's warring factions.

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Mexico violence: Indigenous musicians killed in ambush in Guerrero

The men were returning from a party when they were shot dead and burned, allegedly by a drug cartel.

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Delta Air Lines sued by California teachers over fuel dump

The Delta Air Lines plane jettisoned fuel over Los Angeles schools as it made an emergency landing.

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Rain brings bushfire relief to parts of Australia

Storms hit parts of Australia's east coast, dousing some fires and giving inhabitants some respite.

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Disney culls 'Fox' from 20th Century Fox in rebrand

The company wants to distance its film studio from Rupert Murdoch's news company, US media report.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51160219

Nepal avalanche: Four South Korean trekkers among missing

Helicopters are sent to Annapurna region amid poor weather conditions and plunging temperatures.

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AO Air's face mask uses fans for cleaner breathing

The fans de-pollute and cool the air meaning the mask does not need a tight seal against the face.

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Australia fires: Heavy rains hit some blaze-hit regions

Heavy rains douse some fires on the east coast, but bring a new threat of flooding to some areas.

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Simpsons actor Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice Apu

The announcement by white actor Hank Azaria follows accusations of racial stereotyping.

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Khagendra Thapa Magar: World’s shortest mobile man dies aged 27

At 67.08cm (2ft 2.41in), Khagendra Thapa Magar was recognised the shortest living man who could walk.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51158259

In pictures: The sniffer dogs taking on Africa’s poachers

Canines with a nose for detection have led to hundreds of arrests and the disruption of smuggling routes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51037212

Australia bushfires: Pollution concerns for tennis tournament

Tennis players have raised concerns about the air quality ahead of Australian Open.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-50497492

Week in Pictures: 11-17 January 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Unprofessional TikTok medical videos 'not the norm'

TikTok videos made by doctors and nurses this week have been accused of spreading misinformation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-51149991

Does your company nurture neurodiverse talent?

Universal Music UK have changed their work culture to be more inclusive to neurodiverse people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51014028

The 'sorcerer' keeping Mali's marionette tradition alive

A trip to a leading puppet workshop in Mali reveals the art is in trouble as insecurity has reduced tourist income.

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Spain's Magaluf and Ibiza crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays

The Balearic Islands ban pub crawls and happy hours in popular destinations in Ibiza and Majorca.

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Malvern's touchscreen tech secrets now on your radar

Hopes that a new science centre at one of Britain's most secret sites will inspire next generation.

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Minnesota voters cast first ballots of 2020 election

While the nation has its eyes turned to Iowa, voters in Minnesota have already cast the first ballots.

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Global Hawk drones: A look at Nato's new spy tool

The Global Hawk, which is unmanned, can travel halfway around the world on one tank of fuel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51156680

'You can quit': Colombian cocaine farmers' message to UK user

Two Colombian producers tell a British cocaine user they wouldn't take it as they know what's in it.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51152352

Iran tensions: Khamenei's 'defiant message' at Friday prayers

Iran's supreme leader hit out at his "enemies" following recent turmoil in the region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51150971

'We can get along because that's America'

How a "big hairy Trump guy" and a "queer individual" bonded at a rally for the Democrats in New Hampshire.

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Ayanna Pressley: US congresswoman reveals alopecia diagnosis

Ayanna Pressley says she shared her condition because "as a Black woman, the personal is political".

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Eminem criticised for lyric about bomb at Ariana Grande gig

"What you said was hurtful to so many people," fans tell the rapper after hearing his latest lyrics.

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Australia droughts: ‘Wall of dust’ envelops town

A dust cloud sweeps across a New South Wales town, turning it red in seconds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51146501

Andrew Yang's wife says gynaecologist sexually assaulted her

Evelyn Yang is one of 31 women suing a gynaecologist over allegations of sexual assault.

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Facebook blocks the Spinner's 'brainwashing' tech

Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51134738

Ukraine PM Honcharuk offers to quit in audiotape furore

PM Honcharuk appears to mock President Zelensky's grasp of economics in a leaked recording.

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Fake drugs: How bad is Africa’s counterfeit medicine problem?

Seven African countries are meeting in Togo to tackle the issue of fake drugs.

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Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man in $13bn ruling boost

India's Supreme Court rejects telecom operator's plea for relief on government levies.

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Facebook blocks the Spinner's 'brainwashing' tech

Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads.

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China's economic growth hits three-decade low

The world's second largest economy has seen weak domestic demand amid a trade war with the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51144892

Chinese birth rate falls to lowest since PRC was formed

At the same time, China's population hit 1.4 billion in 2019 - but the gender imbalance remains.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51145251

Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012

The rare move by Iran's supreme leader follows widespread protests over the downing of an airliner.

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Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors

Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say.

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Wireless taxi charging to be trialled at Nottingham station

The six-month trial will see 10 electric taxis in Nottingham given hardware to charge while waiting.

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Panama: Seven people found dead after suspected exorcism

Authorities in Panama's Ngäbe-Buglé region believe an exorcism was performed on the victims.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51144629

What it means to be mixed race in the US

The number of multi-racial people in the US is on the rise. But the experience comes with struggles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51126871

Wu Huayan: Chinese charity accused of withholding donations

More than a million yuan ($144,000; £111,000) was raised for Wu Huyan - but she only saw a fraction.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51131296

Serbia migrants: The man offering heat to people rejected by Europe

A priest tries to ease migrants' winter misery near Hungary's tightly-guarded border.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51133848

Prohibition: US activists fight for temperance 100 years on

US Prohibition was launched on 17 January 1920. A hundred years later, some activists won't give up.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51090163

US officials ground drones over espionage fears

US officials are reviewing a civilian drone programme because of concerns about Chinese infiltration.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51100759

What's behind the fight for Libya?

The oil-rich North African country has been beset by a civil war for nearly a decade.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51137009

Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener

How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old?

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Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener

How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old?

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Violence against women: 'Battered faces' poster campaign appears in Milan

An Italian artist uses the bruised faces of female politicians to highlight violence against women.

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Turkey's Wikipedia ban ends after almost three years

A top court rules the country's censorship of Wikipedia violated freedom of expression.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51133804

Australia fires: Rain finally falls on some bushfires

Wet weather brings relief to some devastated areas, but the fire crisis is far from over.

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Turkey's Wikipedia ban ends after almost three years

A top court rules the country's censorship of Wikipedia violated freedom of expression.

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Welsh language music app Apton in call for public money

Sain Records' Apton app says it is "difficult" to compete with major corporations like Spotify.

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What is climate change?

BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate.

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Taal: Rescuing animals from a Philippines volcano

When Taal erupted, Edsel Padres set up an animal shelter in his home to look after pets left behind.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51132344

Sir David Attenborough warns of climate 'crisis moment'

We're at a pivotal point in efforts to tackle climate change, the naturalist and broadcaster warns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51123638

BBC launches new climate coverage

The BBC plans a raft of new services and shows examining climate change and the state of our planet.

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What is climate change?

It's been linked to a year of extremes – from bushfires to torrential rains – but what is it?

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Dong Tam village: Anger in Vietnam over deadly 'land grab' raid

Different versions of events have emerged after a huge security operation and an unexplained death.

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Why are Chinese fishermen finding so many 'submarine spies'?

Fisherman are catching foreign 'spy drones' – giving us a rare insight into covert sea surveillance.

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US lawmakers concerned by accuracy of facial recognition

Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated.

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Trump 'new exactly what was going on', Giuliani aide claims

Lev Parnas, an aide to the president's lawyer, says Donald Trump knew of efforts to pressure Ukraine.

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US lawmakers concerned about facial recognition

Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51130904

Hip-hop artist: 'I'm called Satan when I rap'

"Mina the Veiled" is a Senegalese hip-hop artist who is often mocked because of her passion for rap.

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Harvey Weinstein trial: How do you select a jury?

Harvey Weinstein's trial is closely linked to the #MeToo movement - and finding a jury could be hard.

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'I was sexually abused by a shaman at an ayahuasca retreat'

Ayahuasca's psychedelic powers are attracting more and more tourists. But the scene appears to have a dark side.

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Meet the NASA intern who discovered a new planet on his third day

This teenager found a new planet on the third day of his internship at the US space agency.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51122019

Iran protests: Who are the opposition in the country?

There have been anti-government protests in Iran, but how strong is opposition inside the country?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51093792

Grieving Kenyan grandmother calls for better road safety

Kenyan Mary Wambui's daughter and grandson died after being hit crossing a major highway.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-50741933

Buddha heirloom returned to Sri Lanka by Hampshire family

Relatives of a Sri Lankan archaeologist return a Buddha relic to a sacred temple 100 years later.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-51105006

Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots

Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban.

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Alex Cora: Boston Red Sox sack manager for role in Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal

The Boston Red Sox sack manager Alex Cora following his involvement in the "sign-stealing" scandal at the Houston Astros in 2017.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/51117353

Pre-teen girls 'tricked into sex acts on webcams'

Tens of thousands of 11- to 13-year-olds are being tricked into performing sex acts, data suggests.

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The Indian small-town shop owner who became a TikTok star

Sumit Jain from India has discovered TikTok fame thanks to his singing and dancing skills.

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Democratic debate: Warren mocks men for losing elections

Elizabeth Warren notes that only the women candidates on stage have won every contest they've fought.

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South Africa: 'When I'm surfing, I feel like everything is possible'

Mental health is an important topic for young people worldwide. In South Africa, one way young people are coping is with surfing.

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Hakan Sukur: How former Turkey star ended up in the US as a taxi driver

Turkish football legend Hakan Sukur now drives taxis and sells books in the US after a rift with President Erdogan

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Iran chess ref Shohreh Bayat fears returning home over hijab row

Shohreh Bayat, 32, has caused controversy after appearing in photographs without a headscarf.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51103686

737 Max crisis: Boeing sees lowest orders in decades

The 737 Max has been grounded for 10 months after two crashes that killed 346 people in total.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51115650

Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators.

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Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators.

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Kem Sokha: Journalists turned away from Cambodia treason trial

At least two journalists were told the court was full as the highly controversial trial is set to start.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51109877

Windows 10: NSA reveals major flaw in Microsoft's code

A patch is likely to be announced later although Microsoft insists no hacker has exploited it.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51106356

New Google privacy policy frustrates advertisers

The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51115315

Strongman Putin stokes patriotism in small-town Russia

Nationalism, patriotism and poverty on show in the Russian town of Kolomna.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51103689

Remembering Nigeria's Biafra war that many prefer to forget

Fifty years from the end of Nigeria's civil war three people on the losing side reflect on its impact.

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Australia fires: The farmers burying their own cattle

The fires have killed thousands of cattle - leaving farmers to count the cost.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51087273

How the sewing machine accidentally liberated women

A device that changed women's lives was originally intended to make one man rich.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50673541

Why Charlize Theron wrestled with playing Fox anchor

Charlize Theron on becoming Megyn Kelly in the Oscar-nominated Bombshell.

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Google's announced timeline for new privacy policy

The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data.

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The Kazakh Muslims detained in China's camps

Since 2017, thousands of Kazakh Muslims have been detained in China’s infamous re-education camps.

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Student rape reports: The battle to be believed

Women who report violent sexual assaults at university say the perpetrators are getting away with it.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51073884

Alaskan wilderness survivor tells his story

After his cabin caught fire in the Alaskan woods, Tyson Steele survived without shelter for 23 days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51113776

Meet The Coffin Club who meet to make their coffins

The Coffin Club of Rotorua in New Zealand organises weekly coffin making sessions.

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Church sexual abuse: Trial of French priest Bernard Preynat

Bernard Preynat, 74, is alleged to have assaulted dozens of Boy Scouts in the 1980s and 1990s.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51090077

Taal: The 'very small but dangerous volcano'

Taal is a small volcano but it is complex and unpredictable which makes it a big risk, say experts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51087672

Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'madness', warns US

US officials hand over new evidence claiming that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk.

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CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules.

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US election: 'Sanders said no woman could win', Warren says

The progressive rivals offer sharply differing versions of what was said during a private meeting.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51101676

Oscars 2020: Heller and Hanks on A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Tom Hanks is nominated for an Oscar for his latest film but director Marielle Heller has missed out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51100519

Taal volcano: Wedding takes place against eruption backdrop

The eruption of the Taal volcano didn't stop one Philippine couple going ahead with their wedding.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51087441

Canadian PM cautious over Harry and Meghan's move

Justin Trudeau says his government has not yet been involved in talks about Harry and Meghan's plans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51102264

China sinkhole: Six killed as ground swallows bus

CCTV shows an explosion after the bus and bystanders fell into a hole that opened up at a bus stop.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51101683

CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51101766

'I don't know what to say to his six-year-old'

Masoud Niknam mourns the loss of his brother at a ceremony in Canada for the victims of an airliner downed by Iran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51100111

Australia fires: Smoke to make 'full circuit' around globe, Nasa says

Smoke from huge fires is expected to travel back to Australia after circling the globe, Nasa says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51101049

Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'madness', warns US

US officials handed over new evidence suggesting that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51097474

Miracle baby born after uterus transplant

Jennifer Gobrecht’s uterus transplant allowed her to have a baby.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51100109

Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive.

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Oldest material on Earth discovered

Scientists analysing a meteorite discover material that is older than the Solar System itself.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51099609

Facebook: Star Wars' Mark Hamill deletes account over political ads

Mark Hamill accuses the social network of putting profits before truthfulness.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51090918

Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde and appoint Quique Setien

Barcelona sack coach Ernesto Valverde and replace him with former Real Betis coach Quique Setien.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51099632

Australia fires: What's being done to fight the flames?

Here's what Australia is doing to tackle the worst wildfires the country has seen in decades.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51008051

Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50233206

The 'sorcerer' keeping Mali's marionette tradition alive

A trip to a leading puppet workshop in Mali reveals the art is in trouble as insecurity has reduced tourist income.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-50972769

Oksana Masters: Paralympic champion on Chernobyl, Tokyo 2020 and upbringing in Ukraine

Oksana Masters was seven when her adoptive mother took her from Ukraine to the USA. This summer she will compete at her fifth Paralympics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/50220303

The Nigerian blind mechanic using touch to make repairs

Nigerian Emeka Abugu says he's perfected his skills after losing his sight as a child.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51094962

Libya conflict: Warring sides meet in Moscow for talks

After a tentative truce failed, the warring sides meet for talks brokered by Russia and Turkey.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51090099

Iran plane downing: Police deny shooting anti-government protesters

Videos posted online recorded what appeared to be gunfire and showed blood on the streets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51090637

Musharraf: Death penalty for ex-Pakistan president thrown out

The Lahore High Court says the process which found Pervez Musharraf guilty was "unconstitutional".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51093842