Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55504881

US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55431724

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55497401

India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54997191

Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55498657

Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-54595120

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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Adobe Flash Player reaches the end of its life

The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55504199

Covid: Pandemic dampens New Year celebrations around the world

As the virus continues to spread in many countries, governments are set to crack down on revellers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55496464

Giulio Regeni: Italy condemns Egypt for ruling out charges against police

Italian prosecutors had accused four Egyptian officers of the murder of a Cambridge student in 2016.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55497271

Bosnia: Hundreds of migrants stuck at fire-gutted camp

About 900 migrants are stranded in the freezing cold after plans to relocate them are blocked.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55497080

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail

The 73-year-old is the city's highest profile person charged under a controversial security law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55496039

TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England

An English court rules the girl can remains anonymous over claims TikTok misuses children's data.

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Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out.

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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55481792

Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons.

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Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies

Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades.

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55484544

Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55494572

Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55473501

Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55494005

Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55364444

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.

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India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55472899

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55494158

Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55494146

2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55484611

Jonathan Pollard: Israel spy greeted by Netanyahu after flying to Tel Aviv

The American, who was jailed for 30 years for selling US secrets, is welcomed by Israel's PM.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55484433

Coronavirus: Senate wrangles over boosting help for Americans

President Donald Trump's push for an increase in one-off payments to $2,000 stalls in Congress.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55484625

Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic

US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users.

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Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out.

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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?

Sinovac and Sinopharm's jabs are yet to finish final trials, but are already being shipped overseas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55212787

Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months.

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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny.

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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview.

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China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55481397

Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55481711

North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55362463

Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55481339

China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55481425

Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55481851

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55481651

2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55377423

Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55475917

Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55362464

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/digihub/politics-55404423

Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55235566

What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54877092

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55334098

Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55479590

Pierre Cardin: French fashion giant dies aged 98

He helped revolutionise fashion with his futuristic and stylish designs in the 1950s and 60s.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55476062

Ratatouille musical: Stars join show that was cooked up on TikTok

Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55474442

Russian Covid deaths three times the official toll

The country's deputy prime minister reveals more than 80% of excess deaths are linked to coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55474028

Breonna Taylor statue smashed in California weeks after installation

The artist plans to rebuild the bust of Ms Taylor, a black woman killed by US police, in bronze.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55474228

Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months

Tony Chung, 19, is also awaiting trial on a separate national security charge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55438574

Keyon Harrold: Jazz trumpeter says son assaulted after false theft accusation

Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55473125

Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats

The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55471235

Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant

India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55472333

Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55471647

Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55463366

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55471282

Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55375825

Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55471232

India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55345001

Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55262502

China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55355401

Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55333535

Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55430518

When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55363631

The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Rare white kiwi Manukura that inspired book and toys dies

Manukura hatched in 2011, but the female North Island Brown Kiwi was born with white feathers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55468751

Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years

Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was prominent in the campaign to win the right for Saudi women to drive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55467414

Onega: Russian fishing crew missing after trawler sinks in Barents Sea

The fishing trawler sank in the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea with 19 people on board.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55467244

Félix Vásquez: Honduran environmental activist killed

Félix Vásquez was shot dead in front of his family by masked gunmen who stormed into his home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55466089

Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55463512

Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player

Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55465041

Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast

Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55464743

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Covid lockdown helped teacher Holly King-Mand realise her dream

Holly King-Mand began giving English lessons online and now has nearly 60,000 social media followers.

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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra?

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Chinese games billionaire dies 'after poisoning'

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production.

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Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96

Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55463861

Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55463241

Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55463081

Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55463276

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55344970

Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55362462

Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55295650

'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55430717

2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55363842

How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55462863

Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police

Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55460895

Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'

The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55460888

Seven killed in knife attack in China's Liaoning province

At least seven people are killed in a stabbing frenzy in the city of Kaiyuan, with a suspect in custody.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55460642

Rahane gives India control of Boxing Day Test

Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gives India control of the second Test against Australia on day two.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55457896

US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55459580

Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia

A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth.

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Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence

Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55458427

US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55369250

Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55456795

Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55456899

Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55410715

How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55333624

How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55233822

Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55372611

Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55412079

2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55363838

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55456509

Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law

The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55454720

Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination

Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55456189

Gingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights

The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55454718

Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public

Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55454717

Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward

Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55451768

Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55454146

South Africa raise fists before cricket match

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55452821

Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe

Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55452262

Several injured after shooting in Berlin

Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55453060

George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia

Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55452313

737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue

The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada.

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UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories

A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.

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Uganda Lake Albert boat accident leaves many dead

Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said.

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Nashville hit by deliberate explosion, police in Tennessee say

Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say.

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Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55448105

Covid: Millions of Americans face unemployment benefits lapse

Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill.

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Russian historian jailed for dismembering partner

Oleg Sokolov, an expert on Napoleon, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55447557

Australian expeditioner evacuated from Antarctica in five-day mission

Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55446454

Rags to riches for cat rescued by waste worker

A waste disposal worker rescues a cat from imminent death while sorting through rubbish at a plant in Russia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55445476

Pope urges coronavirus vaccine access for all

"We cannot erect walls" to its availability, he says, in his first online Christmas Day message.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55445783

Alexei Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol 'held after raid'

Lyubov Sobol had earlier turned up at the home of an agent Alexei Navalny says helped poison him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55445780

Notre-Dame: Choir sings inside cathedral for first time since fire

Singers perform inside the Paris cathedral for the first time since the April 2019 fire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55445555

Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55444610

Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55442750

Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries on the continent to begin vaccination campaigns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55440940

Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55301202

Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55415233

How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55398420

In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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Covid-19: Irish government authorises Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

The country returns to stricter coronavirus restrictions on Christmas Eve until at least 12 January.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55440223

Karima Baloch: Activist's family mourns a 'mountain of courage'

Karima Baloch was found dead in Toronto. Her family says she never stopped getting threats, even in exile.

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Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service

Nuro's autonomous vehicles will take to the streets as early as 2021.

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The 101-year-old veteran with thousands of Christmas cards

John received mail from around the world after speaking about the loss of his wife on BBC Breakfast

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California man 'kills fellow Covid patient with oxygen tank'

The victim, 82, was praying in his hospital bed when a patient in his room got upset, LA police say.

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Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'

The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year.

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Coronavirus mutes Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

Celebrations will look very different in Jesus' birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay.

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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of likely deal

Johnson and von der Leyen are likely to have another phone call after talks continued overnight.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55433217

Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards

BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.

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Saumitra Khan: India MP threatens to divorce wife who switched party

Indian MP Saumitra Khan sent a divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joined a rival party.

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Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months

A contact of the pilot tested positive - the first local case since April.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55433588

Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US.

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NBA game off as Covid depletes Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough players.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/55433208

EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55433319

Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe

Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55336095

Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55395169

Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter.

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India farmer protests: How rural incomes have struggled to keep up

Protests are continuing in India over new laws which farmers say will damage their livelihoods.

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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort, ex-adviser Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law

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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings

Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55421008

Erdogan attacks Europe court's order for Demirtas's release

Turkey's president condemns a call by Europe's rights court to free a jailed Kurdish political leader.

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Crypto-currency firm Ripple charged by US watchdog

If the lawsuit is successful, it could set a precedent for the regulation of crypto-currencies.

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Macron's dog Nemo in video plea to be kind to pets

The French president's pooch sends the Christmas message "adopt with awareness!"

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai granted bail

The founder of Apple Daily, a fierce critic of the Chinese authorities, faces strict house arrest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55420865

Putting a jetpack to the test

Spencer Kelly meets Richard Browning, the founder and chief test pilot for Gravity Industries Ltd.

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

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France bans use of drones to police protests in Paris

A top court backs privacy campaigners and calls for an immediate halt to drone surveillance in Paris.

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Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers.

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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling.

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Gunman kills three police officers in France

The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident.

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Argentina blackout: Buenos Aires hit by huge power cut

Much of the Argentine capital is left without electricity after fire breaks out near a substation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55420385

Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55420435

Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55420366

Messi breaks Pelé scoring record

Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's win over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals for one club.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55342358

Trump pardons two convicted by Mueller inquiry

Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55420365

Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55299912

The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India

Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55134978

The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55333367

Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55414708

Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55412080

Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55404163

Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55419954

Russia sends 300 military instructors to Central African Republic

They will help deal with a "sharp degradation of security", Russia's foreign ministry says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55412720

Marcelo Crivella: Rio mayor arrested over bribery claims

Marcelo Crivella, an evangelical pastor turned politician, was detained by police at dawn.

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Karima Baloch: Pakistani rights activist found dead in Toronto

Karima Baloch, who was living in exile, was named in the BBC's annual list of 100 inspirational women.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55368524

Ancient mummified wolf pup in Canada 'lived 56,000 years ago'

Scientists say the pup, which died about 56,000 years ago, is "the most complete wolf mummy known".

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Are forest fires unlocking radiation in Chernobyl?

Ukraine's firefighters expose dangerous conditions tackling fires in Chernobyl's exclusion zone.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55404164

Thai man revives baby elephant with CPR after motorbike accident

The elephant had been hit by a motorbike - but luckily, an off-duty rescue worker came across it.

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SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.

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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

Twitter's policy on the infringement of copyright is used to muzzle critics, activists say.

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Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp

Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

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Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'

An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55407136

West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades

Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55407459

Sydney Covid cases drop amid record testing

Australia's largest city has recorded its fewest number of new coronavirus cases in several days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55406969

NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks

Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women.

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SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.

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Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison

Leyla Güven, an ex-MP for the opposition HDP party, is convicted of membership of a terrorist group.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55407129

Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends

Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.

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1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?

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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55186932

How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship

When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.

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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory

A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan.

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Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus

The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry.

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Mexico violence: Security raised in Puerto Vallarta after ambush

Extra police are sent to Puerto Vallarta after the killing of a former governor of Jalisco state.

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Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’

NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”.

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Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’

NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube.

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Rwanda bolsters force in CAR as rebels 'held back'

It has deployed what it calls a "protection force" after its peacekeepers there came under attack.

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'Gaming helped me learn tactics for HK protests'

For some young protesters in Hong Kong online gaming tactics have mirrored real life activism.

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Christmas star: Planets set to align in the night sky

Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - are set to cross paths in the night sky.

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US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it.

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Covid: Denmark to dig up millions of mink culled over virus

The animals will be exhumed from mass graves next year to prevent pollution, the government says.

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Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand

European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55391257

Covid-19: Couple holds 10,000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia

It took three hours for all guests to exchange a wave and smile with the newly-weds in Malaysia.

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Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market

Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55391417

Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak

All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55390731

European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?

Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.

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Miss France runner-up April Benayoum targeted by anti-Semitic tweets

Police are investigating insults against April Benayoum after she revealed her Israeli origins.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55389153

Covid-19: Dover port halts exports to France for 48 hours

France is to stop lorries arriving from the UK amid concern over a new variant of coronavirus.

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Iceland: Town of Seydisfjordur evacuated after mudslide hits

An 11-year-old boy had no time to dress as he and his father were forced to run from their home.

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New coronavirus variant: What do we know?

How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?

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US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it.

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Ethiopia explosion: 'Abandoned' bomb kills three in Addis Ababa

All those who died in the Addis Ababa blast were homeless, police say, and five others were wounded.

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Germany and Finland bring home women from Islamic State camps

Three of the women are under investigation for allegedly belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group.

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François Bozizé: CAR former president denies 'attempted coup'

François Bozizé's spokesman denies the government's claim that he is marching on the capital.

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Nigeria kidnapping: Mahuta children rescued after gun battle

Police say vigilantes helped rescue 84 children after Nigeria's second mass kidnapping in eight days.

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Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

The Netherlands and Belgium suspend flights to prevent a fast-spreading variant of coronavirus.

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Cardinal Pell says his conservative views drove public against him

The ex-Vatican treasurer was acquitted of child sexual abuse and released from prison this year.

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Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant

UK officials say the new strain is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly.

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Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55382209

Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55370593

Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.

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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55302024

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55325603

Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55353891

Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/55231201

Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55300261

MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55302025

Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55269251

Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?

BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.

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Covid: Chile's president Sebastián Piñera fined $3,500 for no-mask selfie

Sebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55378173

ICYMI: Runaway sheep and a big bale of turtles

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

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Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey

Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private facility.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55376008

Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation

Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55376323

Caliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting

The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55375277

US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.

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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

The US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.

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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55372499

Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown

Non-essential shops will be closed with travel only allowed for work, health and emergency reasons.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55372491

US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.

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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.

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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55349003

Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55370999

Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'

Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live, and he said he "didn't feel a thing".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55366310

Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine

Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55325450

Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55347211

Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55333126

US evictions crisis: 'My pride has gone. We're pretty much homeless now'

Millions face being homeless as an eviction ban ends - and a lifeline from Congress remains uncertain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55358342

Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55370482

North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55348575

Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55360696

Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55307722

Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55312356

Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

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Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections.

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Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store

Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55359568

The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem

Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss what is seen by many as a sensitive topic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55312878

Trump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened

Picking a new leader for the WTO will be a challenge for Joe Biden as the global economy struggles with coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55359320

Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlaySation store

Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds.

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Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs

A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55359315

Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.

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Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval

A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55358334

Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'

Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55356373

Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55357340

Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.

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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home

In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55323840

Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'

India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55314709

Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths

Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55350118

Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?

The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55080344

'A total mess': Venezuelans see little hope of improvement

With many Venezuelans spending days in queues for fuel, hope for the future is at a new low.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55259362

Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55346788

Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55355587

The impact of Covid rule-breakers

Is rule-breaking causing the Covid-19 surge?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55356700

Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55354081

US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55358332

Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55358592

Road chaos across north-eastern US

More than 60 million people are affected by a powerful snowstorm, in 14 US states.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55347251

One in four UK homes 'can access 1Gbps broadband'

Many in towns and more rural locations across the country are still struggling on really slow connections.

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Emmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for Covid

The 42-year-old took a test after experiencing symptoms and will now self-isolate for seven days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55347406

Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment

People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55333063

IT error blamed for missing Welsh Covid-19 cases

Public Health Wales warns IT maintenance has led to "significant under-reporting" of cases.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

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Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth

Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55343657

Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55337327

China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'

China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55301203

Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

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US snow storm: Millions on east coast under advisory

The storm is expected to stretch from Colorado to Maine with warnings in place in 14 states.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55343207

Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore

About 49kg (1,430lbs) of cocaine was found hidden inside a boat that had washed ashore.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55343208

'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law

A young Hindu says she miscarried after being separated from her Muslim husband under a new law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55314832

China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55226201

Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks

Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55236354

Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?

What happens if there's a last-minute Brexit trade deal or they need to keep talking?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/55321742

In pictures: The beauty of toilets

Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-55275124

Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55264425

E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?

Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns.

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Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55342990

CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55339752

US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'

Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55337325

Uber fined over withholding sexual assault records

The taxi app firm argues releasing the information would be a violation of victims' privacy.

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Paris mayor mocks 'absurd' fine for hiring too many women

City mayor Anne Hidalgo mocks the "absurd" penalty for breaking equal employment rules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55330297

Brexit: 'Narrow path' in view for trade deal - EU chief

The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55330599

Gay conversion therapy: Hundreds of religious leaders call for ban

More than 370 leaders from the world's major faiths join a call to stop "harmful practices".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55326461

Coronavirus creates boom in digital fitness

Fitness apps saw a spike in sign-ups from users exercising during the pandemic.

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Covid-19: Singapore migrant workers infections were three times higher

New data shows the number of infections was three times higher than previously estimated.

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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.

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Struggling Air India could be taken over by workers

A group representing employees is one of a number of bidders for India's loss-making national carrier.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55299333

Will conflict return to Sudan's Darfur region when peacekeepers leave?

Concerns grow for people's safety in Sudan's war-torn Darfur as peacekeepers prepare to leave.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55317272

Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55328102

Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced.

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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55313522

Peru: Police conduct drugs raid dressed as Santa Claus and elf

Police in Peru raid a house dressed as Santa Claus and an elf, and detain a suspected drug dealer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55327903

Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-55315623

The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free

Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55267993

Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55316596

Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes

A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55267992

French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest

Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55314653

Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi

Abhishek Bachchan's team is the subject of a new TV series by an award winning British filmmaker.

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SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55321643

Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

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SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says

The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.

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Hayabusa-2: Pieces of an asteroid found inside space capsule

Scientists in Japan open the Hayabusa-2 space capsule that landed just over a week ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55315502

Afghanistan: Kabul governor killed in 'sticky bomb' attack on car

Mahboobullah Mohebi is the latest of several officials, journalists and activists to be targeted.

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Japan 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death

Takahiro Shiraishi was convicted for killing nine people he had contacted on the social media platform.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55313161

Mission to investigate gigantic iceberg

Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55305576

Rappers dominate YouTube's top 2020 UK music videos

The streaming giant has announced its most viewed music videos in the UK this year

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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed.

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Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed

The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55312272

Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns

Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states.

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Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case

The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55312358

EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55307115

MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy

The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55257669

A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55016453

Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55281632

Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding

Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport.

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Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK

Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.

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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.

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How AI could increase IVF treatment success rates

Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial to help select suitable embryos.

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine.

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William Barr: US attorney general to leave post by Christmas

President Trump announces the departure of William Barr, who disputed his election fraud claims.

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Cleveland Indians baseball team to change name: US media

President Donald Trump tweets "cancel culture at work!" after reports of the move emerge.

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Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies

Some of the best views of the annual meteor shower were above Lijiang city in southwest China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55301460

EA to buy Dirt-Rally-maker Codemasters for £1bn

Games giant Electronic Arts is set to acquire the British game-maker, beating an earlier rival offer.

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US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack

All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by "malicious actors".

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US ends Sudan's listing as sponsor of terror

Sudan has agreed to pay $335m to US victims of terror and has normalised relations with Israel.

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US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack

All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by "malicious actors".

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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

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China warns of interference over Bloomberg journalist arrest

International pressure is mounting after a Chinese Bloomberg journalist was detained by Beijing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55298328

Covid-19: White House officials to receive some of first Pfizer vaccines

Top officials are set to be given some of the first vaccines, which are being rolled out in the US.

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New Zealand sex worker wins six-figure sum in sexual harassment case

The payout comes after the woman filed a sexual harassment case against a business owner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55298303

Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site

The south-east Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55297975

New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble

Both countries have very few cases and will allow travellers to go back and forth without quarantine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55298324

Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55297805

Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19

The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55297472

Inside a vaccine cold storage room

The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55273107

Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice

What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55250431

US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54026017

Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls

The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55155699

Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55269251

Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks were made for it to get to this point?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55281633

US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?

Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55279969

How clean is the air in your office?

Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern.

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UK and EU agree to extend Brexit trade talks

Ursula von der Leyen says talks were "constructive", but Boris Johnson warns no deal is "most likely".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55292890

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict flares despite ceasefire

The tension comes after a six-week war killed thousands over the disputed territory in the Caucasus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55292613

Coronavirus: US to start shipping vaccine for rollout

The US has started distributing the vaccine to hundreds of locations across the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55293445

Jill Biden: Backlash after WSJ op-ed calls future first lady 'kiddo'

Opinion writer Joseph Epstein argued only medical doctors should call themselves Dr.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55292501

Motjeka Madisha: South Africa footballer dies in car crash

Motjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55264150

Von der Leyen: 'It is responsible to go the extra mile and continue talks'

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says Brexit talks will continue because it's the 'responsible thing to do'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55293745

Coronavirus: Germany to go into lockdown over Christmas

The authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55292614

US election: Pro-Trump rallies see scuffles in US cities

"Stop the Steal" marchers gathered to back President Trump's push to reverse his election defeat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55292610

Charley Pride: Country music singer dies of Covid-19

The Grammy-winning artist was the first black singer to enter the Country Music Hall of Fame.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55292500

Electric Gamebox booths bring group gaming to the high street

Electric Gamebox lets small groups play video games projected on the walls of easy-to-clean rooms.

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Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral

A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55290883

Earth Photo winners announced

A project on abandoned spaces reclaimed by nature has won the 2020 Earth Photo competition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-55222730

Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/55212727