'It's about time': Director Zhao makes history

Chloe Zhao, director of Nomadland, is hailed as a "huge inspiration for young Asian girls".

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In pictures: Globes stars still shine without red carpet

Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York.

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Military trials training for missions in virtual reality

BBC's Zoe Kleinman experiences software which creates virtual training simulations for the military.

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Hyunjin: K-pop star suspended for school bullying sparks debate

The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56234587

Cape Town: Pictures of how Muslim worship helps quell South African ganglands

A team of Islamic scholars in South Africa is on a mission to some dangerous and drug-infested areas.

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Coronavirus: The misleading claims about an Indian remedy

A traditional herbal remedy said to "cure" Covid has resurfaced, but there's no evidence it works.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace

On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.

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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.

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Iran nuclear deal: Tehran rules out informal talks on reviving accord

Tehran insists the US must lift all of its unilateral sanctions before talks can resume.

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Denver family wows neighbourhood with snow art

The Mosley family spent 10 hours creating this colourful snake sculpture out of snow.

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Inter Milan owners close Chinese side Jiangsu

Chinese Super League champions Jiangsu FC - who have the same owners as Inter Milan - "cease operations".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56226865

Myanmar coup: Death toll rises as police crack down on protesters

Police have fired on protesters in Myanmar, on the deadliest day since rallies against the country's coup began.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56232567

CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference

The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.

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Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient

Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56229256

Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law

The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation.

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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown

Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities.

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Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence

The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56227999

New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56169917

Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56218058

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight

The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg.

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Myanmar coup: Security forces intensify protest crackdown

Unconfirmed local reports suggest a woman was shot during Saturday's demonstrations.

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Venice: Low tides leave canals dry

In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached.

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Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed

Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote

The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.

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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment

The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA.

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Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail

The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince.

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The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.

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Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth

James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-56126016

John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56116383

Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

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

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56215787

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess

Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president.

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Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'

Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs.

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Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature

The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters.

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The young girl who became pen-pal with Bollywood's biggest stars

A unearthed photo album uncovers personal letters from the biggest stars of the 1950s and 60s.

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Explore the Cairngorms - in Minecraft

The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park.

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Nigeria's Zamfara attack: Hundreds of schoolgirls feared kidnapped

A teacher in the north-western Zamfara state tells the BBC at least 300 girls are unaccounted for.

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MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs

Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies.

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Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine

Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56206036

North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley

The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56206033

Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach

The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56205519

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a massacre in the sacred city of Aksum unfolded

Eritrean troops killed hundreds in Aksum in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses tell Amnesty and the BBC.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56198469

Covid-19: Sri Lanka reverses 'anti-Muslim' cremation order

Critics said the forced burial order was intended to target minorities and did not respect religions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56205737

Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria

The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56205056

Covid-19: US high school band students rehearse in individual bubbles

Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely.

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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56201231

Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff

The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56205627

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56168844

K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56202985

Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56192105

'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years

The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56183408

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players?

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Canadian farmers advised to ditch palm oil after 'buttergate' row

The dairy group looking into the hard butter issue has called for a freeze on palm fats in cow feed.

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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand

The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56200811

Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan denounces 'attempted military coup'

He urges his supporters to gather in the capital Yerevan, after the army says he must resign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56194421

Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister's kidnap case

Dubai ruler's captive daughter writes to British police about her sister's abduction 20 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56188745

Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56191657

Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content.

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Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military.

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Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one.

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'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers'

Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value".

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Singapore: Police officer's wife admits to killing Myanmar maid

The domestic helper from Myanmar was reportedly tortured and starved before her death.

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Hit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years

Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too.

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Man survives 14 hours 'clinging to sea rubbish'

Vidam Perevertilov's decision to swim towards a "black dot" - a life buoy - saved his life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56191818

Goldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal'

Remote working is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56192048

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56178802

Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56163550

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56190078

The colourful fridges popping up on American streets

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56176965

North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines

A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56178271

Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy

After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step.

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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?

Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56019033

Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56168943

Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56167965

Viewpoint: Self-defence not the answer to Nigeria's kidnap crisis

The defence minister said people should at times provide their own security but it is not that easy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56154952

Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56187046

UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.

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Dozens of dolphins found dead on Mozambique beach

The cause of death is still unknown but a recent cyclone is among the theories being investigated.

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Ghislaine Maxwell offers to give up UK and French citizenship for bail

The British socialite is in jail in New York awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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New Zealand: Rescuers save 28 whales from stranding spot

Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach, Farewell Spit.

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Covid: WHO scheme Covax delivers first vaccines to Ghana

It is a milestone for the WHO scheme, which aims to ensure the fair distribution of Covid-19 jabs.

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Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries.

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Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order

The High Court had earlier issued a stay to put the deportation on hold pending a Wednesday hearing.

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New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot

A group of 28 pilot whales are back in the sea after beaching themselves twice in two days.

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BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders

Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing.

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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.

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China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case

The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour.

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Franco: Melilla enclave removes last statue of fascist dictator on Spanish soil

Workers carry away the monument of the fascist dictator in the Spanish enclave of Melilla.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56177819

Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back

The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career.

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Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau

"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56177486

Syrian torture verdict expected in landmark German case

A man who fled Syria is accused in Germany of being a "cog in the wheel" of a state torture machine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56160486

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries.

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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death

Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing.

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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-56024683

Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56151304

Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame

Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17.

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Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma

Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion.

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Coronavirus: Do I send my child back to school?

President Biden wants most children in classrooms again by April - but do parents think that's safe?

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Motera: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test

India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators.

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Collision between train and truck causes massive explosion in Texas

An 18-wheeler truck crashes with a freight car carrying gasoline.

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Vanessa Bryant criticises Meek Mill for 'insensitive' Kobe Bryant lyric

She says lyrics for a leaked song are "extremely insensitive and disrespectful" to her family.

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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56163623

Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56165015

Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine

The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below.

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Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.

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Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people.

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Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples

The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute.

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Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery

How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home.

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Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo

Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork.

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500,000 deaths: The 'colourful' lives lost to Covid

The sheer scale of the US death toll is hard to comprehend - it helps to hear the individual stories.

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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website.

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Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be

Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say.

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El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'

Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel.

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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.

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South Korea coronavirus: PM aims for 'herd immunity by autumn'

The prime minister says vaccinations are on track after criticism the country has been slow to start.

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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses

The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account.

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Covid US death toll: Imagining what 500,000 lost lives look like

Half a million Americans have died of the coronavirus. Here's a look behind this grim milestone.

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Sarika Kale: The sports star who could afford just one meal a day

Sarika Kale says she survived on instant noodles and chutney for years because that's all she could afford.

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Thousands dead but no prosecutions - why Liberia has not acted

Horrific tales dominate the history of Liberia's civil war but no-one has been put on trial there.

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Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison

A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others.

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Church of England Vicar ‘games for God’

A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'.

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Is it worth tracking your carbon footprint?

Apps that offer to track your carbon footprint are becoming more common, but are they any good?

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Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide.

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James Franco sexual misconduct case settled

A deal between the Hollywood actor and two former students at his acting school is reached.

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The Muppet Show: Disney adds content warning over 'negative stereotypes'

A disclaimer is running ahead of 18 episodes of The Muppet Show, which is streaming on Disney Plus.

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Coronavirus: High Covid rates delay France and Germany easing

France and Germany struggle to get schools back to normal as infection rates remain high.

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Kenya: Endangered giraffes killed by low power lines

The three that died were Rothschild's giraffes, one of the animal's most endangered subspecies.

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Christchurch earthquake: Memorial held for victims 10 years on

New Zealand's prime minister attends a service held in tribute to the 185 people who lost their lives.

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Myanmar coup: Protesters amass despite military warning

Protesters were undeterred by a statement warning they were heading down a path leading to "loss of life".

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Varavara Rao: Jailed India activist, 81, granted temporary bail

Varavara Rao has been in poor health for months and spent over 150 days in hospital in the past year.

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LGBT+ History Month: Matthew Mitcham's troubled path to historic Olympic gold

Matthew Mitcham made history in 2008, becoming the first openly gay male individual Olympic champion, but it was a troubled path on the way.

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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani: 'This is not Vietnam'

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani told the BBC that he does not fear a military takeover by the Taliban.

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Bitcoin keeps climbing after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year.

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What a stem cell ‘reboot’ technique could mean for us?

Bit.bio is working on a method to produce any type of cell in industrial quantities.

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Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation.

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Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year.

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China 'Sexy tea' shop apologises for calling women 'bargains'

The popular beverage chain had in the past also sold tea bags with the phrase "Master I want you".

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United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure

The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver.

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UK: Myanmar military must release Suu Kyi

The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN.

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Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'

A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says.

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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls.

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Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace.

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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.

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Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?

In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost?

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The most important humanitarian gesture in decades?

Colombia has given protected status to almost one million Venezuelan migrants.

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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'

Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics.

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Malcolm X family demands reopening of murder investigation

A letter from an ex-policeman alleges that New York police and the FBI conspired in the 1965 murder.

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France row as Lyon mayor keeps meat off school menus

The French government said the move by Lyon's mayor was an "insult" to farmers.

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Israel pollution: Tar globs disfigure coast after oil spill

Israel warns residents to avoid beaches as it tries to track the ship behind the pollution.

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Seven die in Nigerian Air Force plane crash near Abuja airport

The military plane crashed short of the runway in the capital Abuja, after reporting engine failure.

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Video shows US plane engine on fire

Passenger Chris Schnell filmed the burning engine from his seat before the flight made an emergency landing.

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Passengers describe 'explosion' as plane engine fails

Denver plane: Passengers describe moment engine failed

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Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son

The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights?

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Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases

Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases.

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Three killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting

The local sheriff says a suspect shot two people, before being shot by others at the store.

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Myanmar coup: Facebook deletes military's main news site

Tens of thousands again protest against the coup undeterred after two protesters died on Saturday.

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Kangaroo Island dunnart: Saving a bushfire-ravaged marsupial

Already critically endangered, Australia's Kangaroo Island dunnart has lost most of its habitat.

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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success

Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules.

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Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins

Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56143277

Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests

The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain.

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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One

A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance.

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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules.

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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza.

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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start.

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.

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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.

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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.

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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'

Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll.

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Covid: Anti-vaccination protesters rally in Australia

Protesters gather in Australia to oppose the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccine programme.

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Wall Street Charging Bull sculptor Arturo Di Modica 'dies aged 80'

The bronze statue has become one of the most recognisable images of New York.

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Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters

Reports from the scene say police used live ammunition at the rally in the city of Mandalay.

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Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout

The action comes days before the country is set to begin its rollout of coronavirus vaccines.

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Covid-19: UK should send vaccines to poorer nations now - WTO chief

The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women's final

Naomi Osaka cements her place as the outstanding star of the women's game by beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final for a fourth Grand Slam title.

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Women 'pose as grannies' to skip Florida vaccine queue

The two women wore glasses and wigs in order to try to receive a Covid-19 vaccine early in Florida.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split 'cordial and co-ordinated' - Perez Hilton

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says reports suggest Kim "had been over the marriage for a long time".

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic loses appeal against jailing

It is the first of two scheduled appearances in court on Saturday for the prominent Putin critic.

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Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet

Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska.

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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.

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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.

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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever.

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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.

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Is business the 'path to peace' in the Middle East?

How peace between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain is reshaping business and the region's alliances.

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Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU from vlogs?

Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media.

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The art of protest in Myanmar – and its wanted list

From blind-folded protests to dressing like Aung Sun Suu Kyi, artists are concerning Myanmar's military.

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ICYMI: Ice carousels, a wallaby and a mammoth tooth

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

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North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South?

Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South.

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How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.

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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?

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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.

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Brittany Higgins: Parliament rape accuser makes complaint

The former political adviser alleges she was raped by a colleague in Australia's Parliament House.

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US-Saudi alliance: Major reset under way

The White House has signalled it will not be business as usual with Saudi's powerful crown prince.

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 February 2021

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

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Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

The Chinese telecoms giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology amid US sanctions on its phones.

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Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies

Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup.

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Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'

The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme.

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Ladakh: China reveals soldier deaths in India border clash

It marks the first time China has disclosed its casualties in the deadly June 2020 incident.

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'Pawri girl': A five-second video brings India and Pakistan together

Pakistan's Dananeer Mobin, 19, has got two countries that usually see tense relations, ready to "pawri" (party).

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Malaysian court finds news site guilty of contempt

The independent news outlet Malaysiakini had published critical comments on the judiciary.

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Covid vaccines: Macron proposes sending 4-5% of doses to poorer nations

France's president says failure to share vaccines more evenly is deepening global inequality.

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Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent

In recent years there's been increasing use of a law which bans speaking out against the government.

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Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’

Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.

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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free.

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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up

A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough.

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Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing

The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

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The dentist who helped a koala to walk

Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot.

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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.

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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals

Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite.

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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?

What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"?

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'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection

BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test.

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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.

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The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy.

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Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing

The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage.

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Prisoner exchange after Israeli woman enters Syria

Russia mediated the exchange after the woman crossed near the Quneitra crossing about two weeks ago.

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Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting dogged by rows again

Thousands tune in for the latest Handforth Parish Council meeting but Jackie Weaver is not present.

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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.

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Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams in straight sets to reach final

Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams to reach the Australian Open final and end Williams' quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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Pablo Hasel protests: Violence in Spanish cities over rapper’s jailing

Police clash with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as unrest over Pablo Hasel's jailing spreads.

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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose

In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018.

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Period poverty: New Zealand schools to offer free sanitary products

One in 12 students were skipping classes because they could not afford tampons and pads.

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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band

The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.

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'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail

Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK.

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Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'

Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm.

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Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock

The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics.

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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part.

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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.

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Malnutrition is rising across India - why?

The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains.

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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers

Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats.

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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.

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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated.

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Black and LGBT Edinburgh University students attacked in Zoom meeting

The attackers shouted racist slurs and played pornography during the University of Edinburgh event.

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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny.

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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

A BBC investigation finds what appears to be children exposing themselves to strangers on the website.

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Apple revamps syringe emoji for Covid vaccines

The syringe icon used to be for blood donation - but Apple is now removing the blood drops.

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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.

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Japan student forced to dye her hair wins compensation

Teachers told the teenage girl to dye her naturally-brown hair black to comply with school rules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56099237

Reddit removed 6% of all posts made last year

Over 200 million pieces of content were taken down from the site in total.

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Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page cast in Dungeons & Dragons movie

Regé-Jean Page is to play the lead role in the fantasy film, based on the board game.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56095239

Texas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power

At least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56095479

Nigeria gunmen raid Kagara school and abduct boys

An all-boys' boarding school has been raided, with one pupil killed and 27 other children abducted.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56095731

Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56095218

Japan's ruling party invites women to 'look not talk' at key meetings

Female MPs will be invited to board meetings - but cannot talk - days after an Olympics sexism row.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56095215

Myanmar coup: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest

Protesters have parked vehicles across key junctions in Yangon while a large demonstration grows.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56094649

Pablo Hasel protests: Thousands demand rapper's release in Spain

Demonstrations were seen in dozens of cities after Pablo Hasel was jailed over tweets and lyrics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56082120

MJ Akbar: India minister loses #MeToo defamation case to Priya Ramani

MJ Akbar, a former editor, was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's #MeToo movement.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56006498

Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices.

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Winter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas

Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C).

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56090016

Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.

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Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter

The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56093100

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year

Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56093689

China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56093378

Peru vaccine scandal: Ex-president asked for early jab, doctors says

A doctor testifies to lawmakers, deepening a scandal over officials receiving vaccines out of turn.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56093094

Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled

The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56092753

Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56071706

Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father

Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56092472

ZoomOut: Waving goodbye to awkward video call endings

ZoomOut, a device which ends a video call at the pull of a cord has been developed.

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Bangladesh Avijit Roy murder: Five sentenced to die for machete attack on blogger

A court in Dhaka convicts a group of Islamist militants of the 2015 attack on a secular blogger.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56082108

Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56071436

Spain: Rapper Pablo Hasel arrested after police enter university

Pablo Hasel had defied a jail term for "glorifying terrorism" in lyrics and tweets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56082117

New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says rich countries should not be allowed to vaccinate their people as poorer countries wait.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56079088

China arrests leader of fake vaccine scam

Saline solution and mineral water were being hawked as coronavirus jabs, and some sent overseas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56080092

Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each.

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Engineer creates robotic glove to help strengthen grip

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks.

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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court.

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US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack on Irbil

Washington vows to punish "those responsible" after rockets hit a base used by the US-led coalition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56078980

New Zealand lashes at Australia in citizenship row over terror suspect

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern accuses Australia of "abdicating its responsibilities" over the woman.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56080282

Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts

Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona denies leading attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR).

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55982606

Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56037104

Texas blanketed by snow

A severe winter storm has swept throughout Texas bringing snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56078979

Australia PM apologises to staffer who alleges she was raped in parliament

A former staffer for the ruling Liberal Party alleges she was raped by a man in a minister's office.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56078818

Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper

Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56072279

How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56040716

Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine

The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56069577

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55938754

Without music, will New Orleans survive?

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56048807

Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning.

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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.

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Independent commission to investigate Capitol riots

US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi says it will be modelled on the 9/11 attacks inquiry.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56077776

Former Australian Olympian Scott Miller held over 'hidden drugs haul'

New South Wales police allege the former swimmer and another man concealed drugs inside candles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56078978

Myanmar coup: Protesters face up to 20 years in prison under new law

The military says fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred" towards the coup leaders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56067423

Abydos beer factory: Ancient large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt

The archaeological find in the Abydos burial ground is thought to date back about 5,000 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56067717

Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid

The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56066065

Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.

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Disha Ravi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls arrest 'attack on democracy'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticised the arrest of 22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56066478

Health check: Measuring vital signs with a smartphone

Lara Lewington looks at technology which can help with remote diagnosis and health monitoring.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56042860

Capitol riots timeline: The evidence presented against Trump

Democrats show chilling and violent footage of the riot - some new - during the impeachment trial.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56004916

McConnell blames 'Trump's lies' but votes not guilty

Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty”.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56057856

Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds?

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New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings

Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56065765

How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55959133

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'I lost my hand when a soldier tried to rape me'

A teenager caught up in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict tells of her and her grandfather's near-death encounter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55832711

Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians

Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55937894

Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56042029

Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years

Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55991058

Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55986366

Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55877540

Hotel quarantine: What isolating in a hotel room is like

Under travel rules, Aaron has to spend three weeks in a hotel room in Hong Kong, and Jane is in a Sydney hotel for a fortnight.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56060614

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.

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Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal

Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56065635

Mourid Barghouti: Leading Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti dies aged 77

Born before the state of Israel was created, Mourid Barghouti spent much of his life in exile.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56065764

Catalonia Spain: Separatists set to boost majority in regional parliament

Pro-independence parties will continue governing the affluent region, near-complete results suggest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56065763

Spain migrant worker camp fire: 'Our house is burning'

A fire destroyed dozens of shacks, home to hundreds of undocumented workers, in southern Spain last night.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56060618

Myanmar coup: US tells its citizens to 'shelter in place'

Armoured vehicles were seen on the streets for the first time since the coup on 1 February.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56062955

Obituary: Former Argentine President Carlos Menem

Argentina's former president lived a flamboyant life mired in financial scandal and controversy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-27469242

Covid: UK scientist defends WHO fact-finding mission to Wuhan

There has been criticism over the level of access to key data the team was given by the Chinese.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56061879

Bristol choir helps US girl with sleep problem

Roslyn was helped with a lullaby after she spotted the group on YouTube.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-56043790

Lockdown and in love: Can apps help our relationships?

Couples explain how tech has helped strengthen their relationships during the pandemic.

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Trump impeachment trial: Biden warns democracy is fragile

Former President Trump is acquitted of a charge on inciting deadly violence in the US Capitol.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56061100

Covid infecting humans through animal host 'probable'

Professor John Watson is a member of the World Health Organization's team investigating the origins of Covid-19.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56060616

Covid-19 pandemic: New Zealand's biggest city ordered into lockdown

The move comes after three new local cases of Covid-19 were reported in Auckland.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56059960

Guinea records first Ebola deaths since 2016

These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56060728

India activist Disha Ravi arrested over 'toolkit'

Disha Ravi was held for sharing a document designed to help ongoing protests against new farming laws.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56060232

Trump impeachment: The debate that led to acquittal

Watch highlights of the Senate vote to clear the former president of inciting the attack on the US Capitol.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56058295

Alexei Navalny: The women fighting against Russian corruption

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny relies on several women in key roles - who are they?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55996295

Sunday Igboho: The Nigeria car salesman going after cattle herders

Sunday Igboho is accused of stoking ethnic tensions in Nigeria after targeting Fulani herders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55934275

Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer

Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56037901

TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language

TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56058477

Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?

Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55957298

Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII

A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55625447

Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56058458

Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?

Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55894733

Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter".

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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56018208

Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown.

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Myanmar coup: Fear and defiance at night-time arrests

Videos show people banging pots and pans, and surrounding security vehicles in protest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56054978

Trump impeachment: Senate falls short of majority needed to convict

A total of 57 senators voted to convict the former president, far short of the 67 votes needed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56056310

Fukushima: Powerful earthquake rocks Japan weeks from disaster anniversary

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck just three weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 tsunami.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56057038

Covid-19 pandemic: China 'refused to give data' to WHO team

A member of the team accuses China of withholding full data on the early days of the outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56054468

In pictures: Joy for Dutch as canals freeze over

People in the Netherlands are making the most of wintry weather that has frozen local waterways.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56054975

Tennis star's coach walks out as he blows two-set lead

Daniil Medvedev's coach walks out of his Australian Open third-round match as the Russian blows a two-set lead before winning.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/56051859

Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children

A trial will assess whether the vaccine produces a strong immune response in six to 17-year-olds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56052673

What will the military do after seizing power in Myanmar?

The military is in charge of Myanmar after deposing Aung San Suu Kyi. Do they know what to do next?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56053007

ICYMI: A dog rescue and a dog detective

Here's some of the news you may have missed this week.

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Rebecca Black’s Friday 10 years on: ‘I’ve never regretted it’

The infamous tune is 10 years old. But the backlash didn’t put Rebecca Black off making new music.

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Soldiers killed in Napoleon's 1812 retreat buried

The remains of French and Russian soldiers who died in the disastrous retreat are laid to rest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56052504

Impeachment: Three key arguments by Trump’s lawyers

On the fourth day of the impeachment trial, the former president’s defence set out their case.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56052477

US to allow in thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico

The Biden administration will start by processing some 25,000 people, reversing a Trump-era policy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56050102

Nasa's pioneering black women

The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-56029760

Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-56039035

Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital

The building of an expressway in Kenya's capital could divide Nairobi in more ways than one.

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Pakistan's Ali Sadpara: The climber who never came back from K2

Mohammad Ali Sadpara will be remembered as a versatile climber who was revered in his native Pakistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56022457

The 'saviour' loan apps that trapped pandemic-struck Indians

Hundreds of apps offering "instant" loans drew people who were out of work and desperate for cash.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55822466

How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app.

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The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'

Footage shows Russian police interrogating a protester while pushing him on to his dog's food bowl.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56045170

How Mike Pence became a villain in Trump world

A pro-Trump mob called the loyal former vice-president a traitor who should be hanged. What changed?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56035299

Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?

The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56037084

'At least you're not a cat!' Congress video goes wrong

A US congressmen made an unusual appearance when struggling with his video conferencing technology.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56039699

O2 fined £10m for overcharging customers

The regulator has hit O2 with the fine for years of overcharging on customers' final bills.

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What's behind Covid-19 surge in southern Africa?

Coronavirus cases have been on the increase across countries in southern Africa.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56038263

Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds

The online travel agent could be taken to court unless it pays £1m of refunds, the regulator says.

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Driver captures footage of deadly mass pile-up on a Texas highway

The early morning pile-up killed at least five people and left others trapped in their vehicles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56035298

US football team celebrates Super Bowl win with boat parade

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the biggest game in US sport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56017226

Bumble: Female-founded dating app tops $13bn in market debut

The listing of Bumble, which also owns Badoo, makes a billionaire of 31-year-old founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.

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Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US.

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Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV'

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Myanmar coup: Mass protests defy coup leader's plea

Gen Min Aung Hlaing's call to "join hands" with the military is met with huge nationwide rallies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56037305

Biden warns China will 'eat our lunch' on infrastructure spending

The US president's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56036245

Covid: Victoria state to enter third lockdown after outbreak of UK variant

Officials say the "sharp circuit breaker" is needed to halt the infectious strain's rapid spread

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56035668

Anna Sorokin: Fake heiress released from US prison

Anna Sorokin was jailed in 2019 after spending years living as a wealthy socialite in New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56035796

Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on

Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56000950

Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive

People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55986359

'Putin's palace': Builders' story of luxury, mould and fake walls

The Black Sea mansion highlighted by Alexei Navalny is beset with construction issues, say builders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56007943

Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?

When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56025355

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work?

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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work?

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Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56035408

Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56030534

Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56029070

Forests the size of tennis courts

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-56003562

Mandalorian star dropped after 'abhorrent' posts

Lucasfilm says the actor's comments are 'abhorrent' and has no plans to work with her again.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-56022084

Joss Whedon: Buffy stars accuse TV show's 'cruel' creator

A string of actresses say the hit TV show's creator Joss Whedon was "toxic" and "cruel".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56023198

Iran produces uranium metal in new violation of nuclear deal

Western powers warn that the substance could also be used to make the core of a nuclear bomb.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56023792

India: Nepal bans India climbers for faking Everest summit

The two climbers failed to produce reliable pictures and other evidence to support their summit claim.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56021135

Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition

Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56011979

Ozone layer 'rescued' from CFC damage

A steady decline in the levels of ozone-harming CFCs in the atmosphere has resumed, scientists say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56014092

Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56019995

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years.

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The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams.

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US-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi

The US president brought up human rights abuses, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the White House said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56021205

US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk

The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56021100

GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'

Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56017224

Capitol mob got close to Pence, Romney and Schumer, new footage shows

Newly released security footage shows the peril the vice-president and other lawmakers were in.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56020570

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56020650

Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56020251

Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56019589

Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55991054

Documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-55797388

Myanmar coup: 'Down with the military - release our leaders!'

Protests are growing against Myanmar's army after its coup, with tens of thousands on the streets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56002730

Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel

The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55994935

Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos

Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56011594

The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55919305