Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees

The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices.

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India's over-18s vaccination to start

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56953052

Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56952435

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

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

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56888541

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56845771

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

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56912977

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

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

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

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

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Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'

The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".

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Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'

Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd.

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Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell

The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry.

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These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.

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These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.

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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute

Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years.

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Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.

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Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival

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

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The ransomware surge ruining lives

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

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India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise

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

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56938988

Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56938657

Palestinian elections: Abbas postpones rare polls

The Palestinian leader wants Israel to allow Palestinians to vote in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56929547

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56926119

Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country

Australians in India are the latest group to feel abandoned by their government amid virus fears.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56924188

Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, pricey sneakers and Marcelo's civic duty

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56927978

Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56464881

The ransomware surge ruining lives

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56933733

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56799069

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56928521

World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge to open in Portugal

Local residents tested out the 500m walkway, which spans a gorge in Portugal's Arouca Geopark.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56938388

'Heartbreaking' return to St Vincent's volcano-hit 'red zone'

The BBC accompanies a school teacher back to a village in St Vincent's restricted volcano-damaged 'red zone'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56934596

Ransomware gangs target firms, schools and hospitals

More than 60 tech firm and law enforcement leaders want aggressive, urgent action against ransomware.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56938670

Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion

Hibikiryu's death has sparked a discussion around the treatment of sumo wrestlers and their safety.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56933613

Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike

President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56919934

India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country

The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave.

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App used by emergency services under scrutiny

What3Words is used by 100 emergency services but one security researcher has found potential issues.

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Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal

Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56927758

Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-56927638

Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform

Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56928650

Confusion over use of NHS App as Covid passport

The NHS App cannot "imminently" be used as a Covid passport, the BBC has learned.

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Judge declines to dismiss Amazon's Trump allegation

The tech giant claims the former President used his influence to award Microsoft a defence contract.

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Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery

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

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

Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as El Risitas, was known for his infectious laughter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56925999

Fans jubilant after Britney Spears news to address to court

Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news was announced that Britney Spears would speak in court about her conservatorship.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56923838

Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook

Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales.

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Samsung handsets push profits to pre-pandemic high

The South Korean business saw its income dented by disappointing results for its chips business.

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56924549

Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress

The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56923515

China launches first module of new space station

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56924370

Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56912668

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/56894868

They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56847952

The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56834217

India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns

The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56913047

Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen

More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56922494

Social media boycott: English cricket joins football in four-day move to tackle abuse

English cricket will join football's social media boycott to tackle abuse and discrimination.

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France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades

Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56911877

Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran

Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56913398

Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight

Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56898717

Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany

Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56912481

Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports

Spain says it hopes to open up to overseas travellers in June with a pilot test next month.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56912667

Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case

A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56911822

Google data case to be heard in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will rule on whether the case can go ahead on behalf of millions of iPhone users.

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Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues

Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services.

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India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'

As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56908383

Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress

Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56910884

Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56910965

Self-driving cars to be allowed on UK roads this year

The government previously said it hoped to legalise hands-free driving by spring 2021.

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Internet access: 1.5m UK homes still offline, Ofcom finds

People without internet access were most likely to be aged over 65 or live in low income households.

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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56910687

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56899171

Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56899653

Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56759771

Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56907007

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55571793

India Covid: 'Sister help us, doctor help us – you’re God'

What it's like working in an emergency room in India, as its devastating second Covid wave continues.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56901163

Why a US photographer says 'sorry for the war'

Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities.

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Birds of Oz: The charming natives that found TikTok fame

A colourful set of Australian birds has attracted a surprise global following on social media.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56883027

Pink Supermoon seen around the world

Stargazers were treated to the fourth full Moon of 2021 on Monday night.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-56900164

Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized

Two Spaniards, an Irish national and a soldier are missing after an anti-poaching patrol attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56892436

Could Covid-19 vaccine passports use biometric data?

Some governments are looking at coronavirus status systems but it is not without controversy.

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Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data

The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report.

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West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine

West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56900381

Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data

The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report.

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56897970

French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal

French concern over fishing rights overshadows a key European Parliament vote on EU-UK trade.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56899831

India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56898654

Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56898864

Tesla: Bitcoin sales and environmental credits boost profits

The electric car maker reports record deliveries for the quarter despite production hurdles.

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Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits

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

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US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56897186

Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

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

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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

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

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Gavin Newsom: California's governor faces recall election

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56897184

Nigeria: The community that trades by barter instead of money

This Nigerian community still practices trade by barter, where goods are exchanged instead of money.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56892765

Sofagate: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen blames sexism for Turkey chair snub

Ursula von der Leyen says a chair gaffe at a summit in Turkey only "happened because I am a woman".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56896734

India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death

Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56882037

Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit

Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56831875

Covid-19 in India: Visual guide to the crisis

Maps, charts and graphics explaining what is happening and what the authorities are doing about it.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56891016

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56799670

Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56574779

Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities

A prosecutor moves to label the network of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny as "extremist".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56888845

Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise

Bribery and an increase in accidents mean it is high time to "clean up" the sector, the government says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56888420

Facebook and Google 'failed to remove scam adverts'

A Which? investigation indicates fraudulent content was left online even after it had been reported.

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US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case

The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus.

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US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case

The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus.

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Google Argentina's domain name bought by man for £2

The web designer said he did not think it was possible, but Google regained control of it very quickly.

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Mozambique gas project: Total halts work after Palma attacks

Total's $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant is the largest foreign investment in Africa.

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Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers

Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56885196

Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight

The US space agency's Ingenuity chopper completes its most ambitious flight yet on the Red Planet.

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Tenet: Why we performed backwards and forwards

The Oscar-winning film's VFX supervisor explains how the team created sequences inverted in time.

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

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

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Amazon 'must let workers join unions without fear'

The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations.

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Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56883483

Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56883766

Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56882558

India Covid: Patients struggle at home as hospitals choke

India's Covid sick struggle to get treatment at home due to black marketing of oxygen and drugs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56882167

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56827116

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56829129

Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56831241

Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’

Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56864709

'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.

The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56859335

Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’

Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56845104

Covid: Countries send aid to ease India's oxygen emergency

The UK is sending oxygen machines and ventilators while France and the US are also sending supplies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56881083

Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue

Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56859336

Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term

Pro-government forces are battling rebel soldiers opposed to the president, local media say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56879935

Sainsbury's ex-boss buys into grocery app market

Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says.

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Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed

The shattered hull of the vessel is found on the sea bed off Bali and all 53 crew are confirmed dead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56879933

Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania

A suspect was arrested after breaking through barriers in Tirana's Skanderbeg Square.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56878417

Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59

He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy

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

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India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge

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

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Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern

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

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Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?

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

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

Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.

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Deep Time study: French volunteers leave cave after 40 days in isolation

The 40-day experiment in France aimed to test the limits of human adaptability to isolation.

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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest

Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.

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Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?

As Western troops prepare to go, there are concerns over the future of counter-terrorism operations.

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Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave

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

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Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.

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Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'

Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone.

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How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home

The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome.

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Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'

Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.

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Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca

The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said.

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Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide

The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term.

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Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses

Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations.

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Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule

After President Idriss Déby was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader.

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Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu

The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015.

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Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania

Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast.

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Hugs of welcome for new arrivals on space station

SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.

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Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says

A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says.

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Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge

At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation.

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India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered

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

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The Midnight Sky: How we built the visual effects

Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo the film is nominated for an Oscar.

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

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

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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

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

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021

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

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Myanmar: Military chief set to make first foreign trip since coup

The Jakarta regional summit will be Min Aung Hlaing's first trip since the army took power in a coup.

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India Covid crisis: Did election rallies help spread virus?

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

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

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

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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

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

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

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

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Iceland volcano eruption: Music video and wedding filmed at Fagradalsfjall

How an Icelandic band and a marriage ceremony made the most of spectacular scenes at Fagradalsfjall.

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George Floyd: Black Lives Matter protesters react to Chauvin conviction

Two young women who demonstrated after George Floyd's death react to Derek Chauvin's conviction.

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Tokyo Olympics: The challenges of training in a Covid pandemic

Athletes tell us what it's like training for the world's biggest sporting event during a pandemic.

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The real life nomads of Nomadland

Meet the Americans whose lives on the road inspired the Oscar nominated film.

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Isa Pantami: The Nigerian minister haunted by extremist views

Nigeria's government backs Isa Pantami, who has previously expressed support for jihadi groups.

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India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge

Families of Covid patients are pleading for hospital care as emergency rooms and wards overflow.

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Shock G: Digital Underground's The Humpty Dance rapper dies, aged 57

He was the co-founder of hip-hop pioneers Digital Underground and produced 2Pac's debut album.

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India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse

Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath.

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Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event

Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first.

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Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels

France's President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss Déby.

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Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?

A historic verdict followed by a funeral - a community coping with trauma asks what happens next.

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Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak

The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue.

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Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis

The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages.

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US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine

Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56851487

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

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

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Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes

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

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Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti

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

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

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

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

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

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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

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

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

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

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Major mobile operators outshone by smaller rivals

GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile score highest on the Which? annual customer survey.

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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'

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

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

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

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

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

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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?

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

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European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?

There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56845662

AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scroll mystery

"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts.

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The One and Only Ivan: How we brought the animals to life

MPC's animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film's effects.

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Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site

Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area.

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European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?

BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football.

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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of

The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.

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Chanel loses EU court battle over Huawei logo

The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant".

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MI5 joins Instagram to bust 'martini-drinking stereotypes'

Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you."

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Is it the end of the line for landline phones?

Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost.

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Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56840781

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56826645

Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56840299

Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56840379

Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer

The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change.

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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56837927

India's second wave: 'We were not prepared'

The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating in India beyond anywhere else in the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56839099

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56813176

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56825920

Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56799672

Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?

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

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Alexei Navalny: Police detain hundreds of protesters across Russia

Thousands of people around Russia have joined unauthorised rallies to protest against the detention of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56839890

ASMR: Why is it being used more in the music industry?

Why ASMR is becoming more used within the music industry.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56837707

Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained

BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56822950

Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56828173

George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction

George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck.

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George Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden

The US president welcomes the conviction in the George Floyd murder case but says more must be done.

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Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman

They told the victim they were investigating a fraud in China and needed her to transfer her funds.

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Chad's President Idriss Déby is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders

Chad's President Idriss Déby spent more than three decades in power and was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.

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Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.

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George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink

Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board.

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TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56815480

Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.

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Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.

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No new smart motorways without additional safety measures

Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles.

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TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.

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Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl

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

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56817706

Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

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

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

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

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

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

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US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts

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

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The beauty ideal fuelling an illicit drugs trade

For Altou, a 19-year-old model, having a ‘slim thick’ body is the key to getting more likes and more work.

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

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

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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

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

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Surfer reunited with big wave board discovered 2,700km away

Danny Griffiths was stunned when a surfboard he had lost four years earlier turned up 2,700km away.

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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft

The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage.

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A look at some of the infamous moments at tech events over the years.

Live events mean unexpected things can happen - especially when technology is thrown into the mix.

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Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom

This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.

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European Super League: What happens next?

BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next.

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Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.

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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.

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India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections

Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab.

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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.

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New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens

Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble.

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Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'

Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters.

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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93

Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.

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Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state

With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it.

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

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

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Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech

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

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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

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

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Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.

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'Russia is heading for a catastrophe'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians.

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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

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

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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

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

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George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial

A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.

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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman

Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony

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

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Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor

For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.

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Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight

The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.

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Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.

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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge

With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.

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Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital

The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56800642

Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56759151

Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins

The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones.

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Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11

Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo.

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Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons

The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say,

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The best climate solution you've never heard of

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

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Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".

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Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight

The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.

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Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following

Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft.

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

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

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Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56796681

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56768728

Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56796679

Libya: Ten years on the front line

Our correspondent on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed.

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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration

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

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How product placements may soon be added to classic films

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

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

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

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France kidnapping: Girl found with mother accused of ordering abduction

The mother, who is accused of ordering the abduction, and the girl were found in an abandoned factory.

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European Super League: Uefa furious at 12 major clubs signing up to breakaway plans

Senior Uefa figures are furious that 12 major European clubs, including six from England, have signed up to a breakaway European Super League.

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ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins

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

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Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town

The blaze has so far destroyed part of a cafe at the Rhodes Memorial above the city of Cape Town.

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Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation

Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before.

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Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'

The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion.

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Peloton safety: US regulators warn against using treadmill near children

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the Tread+ treadmill.

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Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work.

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Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'

Russia's ambassador to the UK says opposition leader Alexei Navalny's medical treatment will be "taken care of".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56792529

Syria to hold election in May after years of war

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

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Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work.

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Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow

The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water.

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Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies

Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology.

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China and US pledge climate change commitment

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

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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

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

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

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

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

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

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JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful

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

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

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

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

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

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Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.

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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia

These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.

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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel

Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

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

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Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35

The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?

Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community.

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Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors

Alexei Navalny is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56786266

Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack

State TV alleges Reza Karimi fled Iran before the blast, which damaged its Natanz nuclear plant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56786263

Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56783878

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56784215

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56781626

Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return

Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56781104

On the front line in eastern Ukraine

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56776463

Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander

SpaceX will build a lander that the US space agency will use to return humans to the Moon this decade.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56781556

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56735931

20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56770570

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

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

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Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated

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

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

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

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Hijab regulations: Two women's experience

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

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France Mia kidnapping: Four men held over abduction of girl aged 8

Mia was taken from her grandmother's home as part of a plot ordered by her mother, prosecutors say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56770275

Breonna Taylor: Publisher refuses to distribute police officer's book

Publisher Simon & Schuster says it won't distribute the work following a backlash online.

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Afghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops

US spies have "low to moderate confidence" that Russia offered cash for American deaths, officials say.

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Facebook faces mass legal action over data leak

Millions of the platform's users could receive compensation if it is successful.

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Virtual musicians play interactive gig and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight

Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.

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Footballer and family robbed at home in Italy

Roma defender Chris Smalling and his family were victims of an armed robbery at their home in the early hours of Friday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56771301

TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56771246

Indianapolis mass shooting: 'Emotions are very high' after shooting at FedEx facility

A police spokesperson said "emotions are very high" following the late night shooting.

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Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica

The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.

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TB Joshua: YouTube deletes Nigerian preacher's account over gay cure claim

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers.

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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests

Jimmy Lai, billionaire owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper, imprisoned over role in anti-Beijing protests.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal forward treated in hospital for malaria

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been treated in hospital after he contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56767566

Indianapolis mass shooting: Many casualties at FedEx facility

A gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility near the city airport before taking his own life, police say.

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Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56768663

How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-56737828

Adam Toledo: Chicago releases video of police shooting boy

Adam Toledo raises his hands but does not appear to be holding a gun in the moment he was shot.

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Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56731801

Jimmy Lai: The Hong Kong billionaire risking it all by speaking out

Opposition newspaper owner Jimmy Lai was arrested under Hong Kong's new national security law.

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56757405

How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56726028

Why Aboriginal people are still dying in police custody

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56728328

Kanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'

Kanye West debuted the iconic shoes, now worth an estimated $1m, on stage at the 2008 Grammys.

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Macron visits Notre Dame two years after fire

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks of the "collective pride" of the reconstruction efforts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56761848

Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans

A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy.

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Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans

A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy.

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Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'

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

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Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant

Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry.

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

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

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Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

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

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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56745139

Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive

The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials.

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

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

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US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks

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

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US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks

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

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

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

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St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56754885

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were recommended "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" in the search feature.

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Torres Strait 8: Australian Islanders in landmark climate fight

The group claim Australia has breached their human rights by failing to act on climate change.

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Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban

A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting.

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Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?

As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid.

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Why Russia may not be planning invasion Ukraine fears

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56746144

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56741551

'My mother's fertility doctor is my father'

When a DNA test revealed a decades-old family secret, Maia’s life was turned upside down.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56726000

Senegal: The HIV success story that’s failing gay men

Senegal has successfully reduced HIV but infection remains high among gay men.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56751289

Stolen Roman statue found in Brussels antique shop

The headless figure, estimated to be worth €100,000, disappeared from a site near Rome 10 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56735928

Mayan urn returned to Mexico by Albion College

The urn, made between 900 and 1600 AD, has been housed at Albion College, Michigan, since 1969.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56744889

Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56741531

Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim

The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56743556

Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey

The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape.

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St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts

La Soufriere, on the island of St Vincent, has been erupting for the past five days.

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Louisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel

Rescuers have so far saved six of the commercial ship's reported 18 crew members from the water.

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Hundreds test positive for Covid at Hindu festival

This comes a day after more than three million Hindus visited the festival as India's cases soar.

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Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme

The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56742156

County lines gang 'recruited teen in 80 minutes via Snapchat'

A boy tells how he replied to an advert on Snapchat and was groomed to sell drugs at the age of 14.

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Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘.

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Star Trek inspired device sees drones fly off factory line

A converted commercial laser cutter is able to 3D-print and assemble functional devices on its own.

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Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'

Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war?

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Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56741571

NZ to launch world-first climate change rules

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56728381

Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56736177

US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56739896

Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56716472

Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56722186

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

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

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

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

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The student loan bubble 'is going to burst'

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

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'No say over my body': Alleged US ICE detainee medical abuse

Dozens of women allege they faced invasive gynaecological procedures while being held at a US immigration detention centre.

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Covid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Federal agencies act out of an "abundance of caution" after extremely rare cases of blood clotting.

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Haiti's Moïse 'won't give up' on freeing kidnapped clergy

A gang is demanding $1m in ransom for 10 people, most of them clergy, kidnapped on Sunday.

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Jake Paul accused of sexual assault by Justine Paradise

The YouTuber has not yet commented on allegations from Paradise, a TikTok star.

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The homecoming call for Northern Ireland's gaming industry

NI Screen and Hypixel Studios launch incentive to encourage people to work in local gaming industry.

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Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis

Research suggests more than half of patients being treated in intensive care last month were under 40.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56723439

The Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu

The actor says part of him feels he needs to apologise to 'every single Indian person'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-56731420

Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota

The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56729673

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce

US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56718074

Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56731430

China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure

The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm.

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Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace

Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56728072

World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56723560

Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56728068

Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'

The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56716712

Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines

Russia's Sputnik V is deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-55748124

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56728078

Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56724039

Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56636345

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56719409

The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56696508

Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56659615

The anti-vax movement targeting German children

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-56675874

Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher

The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56723440

Love Island: Could Tinder find the show's first gay couple?

The ITV show has hooked up with the dating app to find this summer's hopeful singletons.

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France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights

MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56716708

Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired

The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56696345

Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported

British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56716441

Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64

Tributes have been paid to the actor, who played mobster Tony Soprano's father Johnny.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56716261