India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi

Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed.

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'Harsh writing advice' memes take off on Twitter

Twitter users take time off their busy writing schedules to share helpful - or unhelpful - tips.

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Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.

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Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities

The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver.

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Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.

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TikTok singer Amy Hawkins, 110, becomes viral sensation

Almost 100,000 people have seen Amy Hawkins sing World War One song It's A Long Way to Tipperary.

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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%.

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Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast

Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow.

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Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'

Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55882443

Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55794286

Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55346329

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray.

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Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected.

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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.

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Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.

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Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020.

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Have US police departments become too militarised?

President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.

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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.

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Home working increases cyber-security fears

IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased.

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says

It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.

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Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines

The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.

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Somalia al-Shabab militants attack hotel in Mogadishu

Explosions and gunfire are heard at the scene of the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu.

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Navalny protests: Hundreds in Moscow detained by police

Unauthorised protests take place to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55881377

Tigray crisis: 'Genocidal war' waged in Ethiopia region, says ex-leader

Tigray's ousted leader accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean forces of committing atrocities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55877939

Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi

Deputy Prime Minister Benny Gantz has criticised "unequal enforcement" of rules over the gathering.

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Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians

It is the first such transfer, amid disagreement over who is responsible for inoculations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55879337

Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract

Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's contract.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55873590

Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM

We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says.

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Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'

Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report.

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UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP

If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55871373

Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77

The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55875914

Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive

Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive.

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Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial

Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial.

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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa

From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55847572

Russia braces for latest Navalny protests

Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55876033

Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'

Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55717665

Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers

"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.

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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.

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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.

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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.

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Swedish Covid nurse to watch entire film festival alone in lighthouse

Swedish nurse Lisa Enroth will spend a week living alone in a lighthouse watching 60 movies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55875256

India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi

Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55872480

Marseille v Rennes match called off after 300 fans attack training centre

Marseille's match at home to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55873588

UAE to offer citizenship to 'talented' foreigners

The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but does not usually grant citizenship rights.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55869674

In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city

Why did 3,000 sheep cross the road? That and more in our weekly video round-up: In Case "Ewe" Missed It.

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Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork

Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55872759

Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets

Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55869496

Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his

Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55872249

Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come

As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?

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'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34

The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55860938

Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55867387

Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'

The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55867390

Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55867387

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican

Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55867383

Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55866716

Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day

Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/55866539

Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest

A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55866715

Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'

Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55827509

The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55861946

Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes

The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55765554

Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid

Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83.

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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?

Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55829424

Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach

The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55836596

Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55862130

Covid-19: Can travel bans work?

Faced with new variants of Covid-19 and increasing deaths, countries are introducing more travel restrictions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55850628

Colombia Farc: Former rebels charged with war crimes

It is the first major result for a court set up after the 2016 deal that ended decades of conflict.

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Israeli archaeologists find 'Biblical royal purple dye'

The rare purple was said to be worn by prestigious figures such as King David, Solomon and Jesus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55815820

Covid: New Zealand quarantine hotel worker sacked after ‘inappropriate encounter’

A quarantine hotel employee spent 20 minutes in a room with someone who should have been isolating.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55853023

Robert Downey Jr: Planet faces existential crisis

The Hollywood star says his role as Iron Man led him to think about climate change.

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Covid: AstraZeneca contract must be published, says European Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen's call follows a row over the firm's deal to supply its Covid jab to the EU.

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Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96

She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55851522

Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues

More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55850457

Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies

Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55851053

China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments

The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55851052

Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine

They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55851073

Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?

The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55825796

Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China

The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55838413

NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands

The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55850680

US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village

Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55829429

Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55839345

UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?

The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55825479

Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder

The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55850448

Why roller skating is making a comeback

It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55819366

Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal

The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55850136

Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'

Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change.

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The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance

Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge.

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Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55849877

Singapore's ‘Lion King' cub Simba born from dead dad Mufasa’s semen

Baby lion Simba was born through artificial insemination - after his frail dad had to be put down.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55837829

Koh Phangan: Police arrest 89 foreigners in bar raid

The group, from more than 10 countries including the UK, flouted Covid-19 restrictions at a party.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55839705

GameStop: Is buying frenzy starting to lose steam?

Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.

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Tesla reports record deliveries but shares slide

The firm delivers record number of vehicles in its fourth quarter, but profits disappoint investors.

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Navalny protests: Russia threatens TikTok with fines over protest posts

Russia says TikTok and other social media giants are refusing to remove posts about recent protests.

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Poland enforces controversial near-total abortion ban

Protests are under way and more are planned after the ban came into effect at midnight on Wednesday

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Bridgerton: Netflix says drama is its biggest series ever

The streaming giant says 82 million households watched the show in its first 28 days online.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55837969

Covid: WHO probe team in China to come out of quarantine

A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55837009

'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging

Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55837519

Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55836463

Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot

The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55836774

John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55836163

Pricey broadband 'locks poorest out' of key services

One in six UK households struggles to afford broadband, a poll by Citizens Advice found.

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Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?

The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era.

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Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained

Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55836110

German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict

Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55824282

Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays

China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home for Lunar New Year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55791858

Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader

A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54929254

What tech can the US president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55821612

Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis

President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long.

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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic

Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.

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What tech can the US president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.

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Covid-19: US regulators issue warning over 'toxic' Mexico hand sanitisers

Dangerous levels of toxic ingredients are found in many alcohol-based sanitisers imported to the US.

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Apple watch call saves cyclist swept into River Wye

The man clung on to a tree on the banks of the fast-flowing River Wye as he alerted fire crews.

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Nia Dennis: US gymnast's 'black excellence' routine goes viral

Nia Dennis says her floor routine was "a celebration of everything [black people] can do".

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Independent Spirit Awards: Michaela Coel, Carey Mulligan among nominees

Riz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all recognised. Will Oscar nominations soon follow?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55823054

Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy

Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record.

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Brexit: Amazon prepares to stop selling some products to NI

It would take effect on 1 April when the "grace period" for GB-NI parcels expires.

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Holocaust Memorial Day: 'British citizenship saved my mother'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Lill Saether reflects on how being born in Newry saved her mother's life.

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Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea

Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55821623

Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'

More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55802902

Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal

Two Chinese miners have described how they survived while trapped underground for two weeks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55821285

Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy

The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55739421

US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award

The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55820617

Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB

David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55821055

Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner

The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55820614

Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline

President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55816229

When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out

Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55719338

How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55797223

The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55803205

Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55813858

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55816309

Insurers defend covering ransomware payments

Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime.

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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan

The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.

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California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen.

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Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content

The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying.

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Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests

Several are arrested in "Invasion Day" rallies protesting against the day marking British colonisation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55806766

Coronavirus: Carlos Slim, Latin America's richest man, tests positive

The 80-year-old Mexican telecoms mogul shows mild symptoms and is doing "very well", his son says.

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Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate?

The former US president was impeached, accused of inciting a mob. Here's a guide to the next steps.

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House delivers impeachment charge against Trump

Leaders in the House have brought their article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate.

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Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’

Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55802514

Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue

Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab.

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Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca

The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.

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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak

Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.

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Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers

The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55791641

Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage

The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores.

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Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content

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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans

The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.

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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris

The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.

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Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'

Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55726054

Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?

Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55751804

Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.

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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.

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Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022

How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.

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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks

When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.

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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30

Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

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Facebook News feature launches in UK

The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature.

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Asia Argento accuses Fast and Furious director Rob Cohen of sexual assault

The actress says Cohen assaulted her while filming 2002 movie xXx, but he denies the claim.

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Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma

Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles.

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Earnings of wealthiest 10 men during pandemic 'could buy vaccines for all'

Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says.

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China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province

The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped under ground.

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Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine's house arrest

Soldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55756838

Protecting the last wild lions in Africa

Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-55666165

Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'

Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55793112

North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports

South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55792378

China takes new foreign investment top spot from US

The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55791634

Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus.

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Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger

A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year.

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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.

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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far

Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.

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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'

People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.

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Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men

A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55744860

Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55762104

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'

A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card

Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries.

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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment

The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.

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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.

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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'

BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".

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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?

It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.

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Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.

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Covid-19: US tops 25 million coronavirus cases

President Joe Biden has warned things will "continue to get worse before they get better".

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Taiwan reports large incursion by Chinese warplanes for second day

China's moves coincide with the start of the Biden administration, which has shown support for Taiwan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55788359

US police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching 'burnouts'

Footage shows a police car apparently driving through a group at a street race in Washington state.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55788920

UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'

Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55786974

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce

Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his move from Arsenal to Fenerbahce.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55711456

Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'

Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55785789

Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira

Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira.

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Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months

The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55785787

JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out

The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.

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McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island

Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout.

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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media

A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say.

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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests

Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam

Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55784104

The homeless drug addict who became a history professor

Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55559382

Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring

Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55768827

Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US

President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55698454

Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51706225

Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?

A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55765995

Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55661782

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55637328

Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55707613

Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55271429

The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)

Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021.

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Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable'

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55780431

Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse

Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55782460

Navalny protests: Hundreds arrested in string of protests across Russia

The arrest of the Kremlin's fiercest critic sparks a string of protests across Russia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55781959

Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews

Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting.

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Larry King: Veteran US broadcaster dies aged 87

The talk show host interviewed famous politicians, celebrities and sports stars in a six-decade career.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55780331

Sri Lanka Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive

Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka's health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55780425

Loyal dog's six-day wait for poorly owner outside Turkish hospital

Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55779275

Alexei Navalny: Dozens detained in protests in eastern Russia

Russian authorities crack down on protests in support of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55778334

Back inside the Wuhan market where Covid-19 was first traced

BBC China correspondent Robin Brant has visited the building housing Wuhan's famous 'wet' market.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55757084

Trudeau conveys Keystone pipeline 'disappointment' to Biden

Despite the revoking of the Keystone XL permit, the Canadian PM hails "a new era" in bilateral ties.

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Afghan war: Biden administration to review Trump's Taliban deal

Officials say they want to check the group are "living up to its commitments" as violence continues.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55775522

National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park

Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers.

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What next for Trump - and Trumpism?

Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?

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Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial

In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55765875

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge - for now

President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine.

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How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating

Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible.

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Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid

Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films.

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Covid hand-outs: How different countries pay if you are sick

As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules?

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Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage

Despite their territorial defeat, the extremists are striving to prove they still matter.

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Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021

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

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Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student 'sorry' after disappearing in France

Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break".

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Indonesia plane crash probe focusses on autothrottle

It's still unclear why Sriwijaya Air SJ182 crashed, but it previously had issues with the autothrottle.

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Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.

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Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files

Thousands of files hacked from Scotland's environment watchdog appear on the "dark web" after it rejected a ransom demand.

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Chinese miners to remain trapped at least two more weeks

The rescue of the surviving workers in a collapsed Chinese mine will take at least two more weeks.

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China falling short of US trade deal targets

The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55760992

Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea

Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas.

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Trump impeachment: Republicans seek delay until February

Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights".

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Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55760673

Julie Payette: Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims

The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office.

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Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic

The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then?

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Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid

Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.

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Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial

The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining.

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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine

Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55751714

How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses.

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Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave

Doctors in the Amazon's biggest city, Manaus, are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths and cases.

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Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad

The jihadists said the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims.

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Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban

The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again.

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President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?

Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved.

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Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer

The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series.

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Covid-19: Caring for five younger siblings at age 25

Vanessa Pérez, 25, and her siblings lost their mother to Covid. She's now the primary caregiver.

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The vehicle that got a village smiling

When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.

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Covid: How a £20 gadget could save lives

Doctors say people should buy a pulse oximeter to monitor their oxygen levels at home.

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Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray

Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions.

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Malware found on laptops given out by government

Suspicious files contacting Russian servers are thought to have been found on devices given to schools.

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Gaming firms fined nearly £7m for restricting European sales

Valve and five other gaming publishers broke competition law by geo-blocking games in Europe, says the EU.

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Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid

He will order increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment.

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Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office

Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents.

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Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other offbeat moments

A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed.

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Coronavirus: Hungary first in EU to approve Russian vaccine

Its health authorities give preliminary approval to the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55747623

Italian coastguard recover huge whale carcass

They were led to the dead mammal by a young whale calf in distress.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55747614

Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13

The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say.

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Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration

Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55744470

China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting

The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55744400

Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal

Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55744107

Manila police chief faces sack over rape probe

Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts in the Philippines have caused outrage.

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The story of Trump's last day and Biden's inauguration

A look back at the moments that defined a historic day in the US capital.

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Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'

The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America.

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Elephants counted from space for conservation

Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55737086

Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health

Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health

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Coronavirus: How President Biden plans to tackle the pandemic

America's new president has promised to spend $1.9tn on combatting Covid-19, with a pledge to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days.

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Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate'

Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55734257

Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'

A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55333625

Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues?

Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55716899

Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge'

The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55735810

Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes

Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55709141

Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub

Joe Biden's inauguration as 46th US president will mark a new chapter from Donald Trump's legacy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55736856

South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise

The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55733217

How to home-school without a laptop or broadband

What help is there if you're trying to home-school your children without devices or data?

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Thumb injury forces top gamer to retire at 25

Call of Duty gamer Thomas 'ZooMaa' Paparatto says he's stepping back from professional gaming.

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Trump leaves Washington, snubbing inauguration

Donald Trump and his wife Melania depart on Marine One hours ahead of his successor Joe Biden's inauguration.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55736966

Navalny video: Putin palace claims reach millions for jailed critic

The jailed opposition figure alleges the property was paid for "with the largest bribe in history".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55732296

Ex-Google engineer among those pardoned by Donald Trump

Anthony Levandowski won backing from some high-profile Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.

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Sibusiso Moyo: Zimbabwe foreign minister dies from Covid-19

The southern African state has recorded a surge in cases since the end of the festive season.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55731440

Online shoppers warned about hidden price rises

The UK’s competition watchdog launches an investigation into the technology used by online marketplaces.

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Lockdown: Vodafone will not offer free access to BBC Bitesize

The company says it is not possible to ring-fence the education resource from other BBC content.

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Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row

The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55729437

Jack Ma makes first appearance since October

Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55728338

Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight

The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55719955

Netflix: Four things which have driven its success

The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers.

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Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency

Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55729221

Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office

The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55728852

Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW

FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55728337

SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown

An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55727686

Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines

South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55675806

Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll

Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55716340

Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece

The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55716338

Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges

With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55726134

Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer

Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55724995

CES 2021: Smart sport kit put to the test

Can a virtual reality cricket bat and bluetooth-connected baseball improve your form?

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Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power

The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55717783

Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up

One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55708417

Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence

Tandav, starring Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55716959

Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes

Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55717683

Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe

The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55716400

Health secretary self-isolating after Covid app alert

Matt Hancock says he will stay home and urged others to do the same if "pinged" by the app.

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Covid in Wales: No grant despite NHS app isolation request

Taxi driver David Miller was told to isolate through the NHS Covid-19 app, but received no financial help.

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ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star

ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55717253

Surat accident: Truck crushes 16 migrant workers to death in India

They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55715230

Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies

The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gather in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55714865

Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on

Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-54987675

Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55707613

Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55271429

Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't

Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55341779

The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre

The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55618418

How a robot investigator searched 60 million files

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55306139

Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order

The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55713570

Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55713453

Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue

Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55713555

Conquering K2 in winter 'together'

The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55710125

Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'

Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online.

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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.

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Aditya Singh: Man found 'living in airport for three months' over Covid fears

Aditya Singh was reportedly afraid to fly due to Covid-19, so lived in Chicago's O'Hare airport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55702003

Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison.

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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official

The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55699581

Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55674712

Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic

Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55700312

Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US

Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55699540

Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue

Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55700021

Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55699971

BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'

A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines.

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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines

A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55699535

The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?

He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55700011

Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital

As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55563798

Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55661782

Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president

Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55683895

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55637328

US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'

A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55677077

Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?

Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55638579

Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55699533

Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55655640

Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?

The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55698276

Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55681744

Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.

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Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers

Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55696245

Phil Spector: Pop producer jailed for murder dies at 81

Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson.

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Obituary: Phil Spector

The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38922788

Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim

Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55684152

'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region

Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55695118

Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home

The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55694598

Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors

The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55696063

Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic

The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55676023

Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies

The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55694415

Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win

The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55694667

Fighting for the Parthenon marbles

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55664796

Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul

The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55693972

Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown

Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55693223

G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer

The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55678267

Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm

In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55693215

Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55648011

The Instagrammers who worry Iran

From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55631078

Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55146149

How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh

Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55334348

Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages

Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments.

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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

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Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.

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Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew

Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55691213

SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test

The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54583588

Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island

Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55689843

Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?

Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-55679813

Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain

Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55684149

ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall

From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.

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Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests

National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55689840

CES: Tech to control your devices remotely

Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring.

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Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner

But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55689665

Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55688300

Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out

The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55687279

WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge

Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week.

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Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns

Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.

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India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme

Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55632782

Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus

California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55578098

Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol

Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55578096

Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'

An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55530351

Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?

The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration.

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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance

New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55620286

Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.

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Trump blacklists smartphone giant Xiaomi

With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.

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Newsround presenter turns shed into studio

With more of us studying and working from home. Ricky has turned his garden shed into a Newsround studio! Take a look!

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NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx

Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.

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Salvador Cienfuegos: Mexico clears ex-defence minister over US drugs link claims

Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55673101

Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement

Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-55619618

Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia

At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55672126

Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine

At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55672347

Trump takes final swipes at China's big companies

With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55671629

North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile

The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55671745

US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president

The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55666152

Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content

The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content.

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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package

The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

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China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang

In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55666153

Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy

The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55630097

Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil

A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55670786

Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos

Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55644055

Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer

An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54189074

German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job

Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55658527

Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa

There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55618994

Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55668397

TikTok level crossing stunt 'staggeringly stupid'

Police and rail bosses condemn a social media post featuring a car parked on a level crossing.

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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.

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Protecting fragile ecosystems from lithium mining

More lithium is needed to supply the electric car market, but can it be produced in a sustainable way?

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Cyberpunk 2077: We underestimated difficulties

The co-founder for Cyberpunk 2077's developer is explaining what went wrong with the launch.

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What will be the big tech changes in 2021?

From cyber-security challenges to more robots in public spaces, experts give their predictions.

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Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy

Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55637140

Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China

The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55657781

Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy

Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership.

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Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55657182

Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55657417

Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats.

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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting

The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55657257

Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet.

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Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder

It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55656898

New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties

The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55642717

How did the pilot survive this plane crash?

Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55653616

Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest

Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55649467

Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders

Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55655368

Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?

Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55630144

How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?

The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55564482

Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?

Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55640437

Moment Trump impeached for second time

The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days.

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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president

Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.

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