Friday, April 30, 2021
Covid: Care home isolation rule axed for low-risk trips in England
The rules will be relaxed in England - allowing for trips without 14 days' quarantine afterwards.
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South Asians in UK at greater risk from Covid
People from an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi background suffered more, the Lancet study shows.
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Clubbing returns: 'This is the best day of my life'
For the first time since the pandemic began, a nightclub opens its doors.
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Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?
The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.
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Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims
It would see an online book of remembrance installed in a new structure at the cathedral.
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Wood burners: Sale of coal and wet wood restricted in England
Owners of wood burners and open fires will need to burn cleaner alternatives as new rules come into force.
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Why is this the 'most instagrammable' bird?
How a study designated the rare, odd-looking frogmouth the most instagrammable of avian species.
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HMS Unicorn goes under the microscope for preservation project
A major survey of HMS Unicorn is under way in Dundee as part of a major preservation project.
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Planning my 'big Greek wedding' in a pandemic
Restrictions on wedding guest numbers are due to be lifted on 21 June, but couples are still anxious.
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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Long-distance relationships are tough - but lockdown helped this couple
"In the first lockdown we couldn't see each other. This is round two, just an ocean apart."
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Bobby Sands: The hunger strike that changed the course of N Ireland's conflict
A hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died was a watershed in the Troubles, says Peter Taylor.
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Domestic Abuse Bill: For these victims, a new law is long overdue
The landmark Domestic Abuse Bill became law this week. Two survivors describe what it means for them.
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Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?
Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend.
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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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Election 2021: 'I was homeless now I'm voting for the first time'
Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.
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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.
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
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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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Lady Gaga: Five arrested in dognapping case
Police charge three with attempted murder and robbery and two more as accomplices in the case.
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The Papers: 'Strictly want Carrie' and Clarke denies claims
Friday's papers continue to report the row over the PM's flat - and allegations against actor Noel Clarke.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections
A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'
Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.
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Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'
UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.
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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.
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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.
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Why virtual away days may be here to stay
Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.
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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.
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The Papers: 'Boris painted into corner' and how to get 'fancy wallpaper'
The papers report the Electoral Commission's probe into funding the refurbishment of the PM's flat.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The Papers: 'PM urged to come clean' and 'June olé days'
The papers report more claims in the Boris Johnson's flat row - and the return of Spanish holidays.
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Monday, April 26, 2021
Coronavirus: Portugal records no daily deaths for first time since August
The last time the country recorded no coronavirus-related deaths in a 24-hour period was in August.
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Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m
The musician's prototype trainers are the first to fetch more than $1m at auction.
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Firefighter who became defining image of mountain gorse fire
A photo of firefighter Hayley Agnew became the defining image of the Slieve Donard gorse fire.
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Belfast girl goes from Park Runs to being world's fastest at 12
Belfast girl Emer McKee says she just tries to "run as fast as I can" after setting a new world 5km record for a 12-year-old.
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The Papers: 'Boris on ropes' and new 'let Covid rip' claim
Tuesday's papers report controversy around the prime minister over comments allegedly made last year.
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Sunday, April 25, 2021
Older workers 'see biggest jobs fall since 1980s'
There were 109,000 more jobless older workers between December and February than a year ago, a report says.
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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.
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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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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?
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'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.
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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.
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Covid-19: Vaccine rollout in England extends to 44-year-olds
The NHS plans to set out when 40 to 43-year-olds will be invited for the jab "in the coming days".
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Shops, pubs and pools reopen in Scotland
Travel restrictions are also eased, allowing people to travel between Scotland and other parts of the UK.
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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.
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The Papers: 'PM under pressure' and 'India at breaking point'
Several front pages continue to focus on questions facing Boris Johnson over the renovation of his Downing Street flat.
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'We do like a rave!' Inside the UK's last lesbian bars
There are only a few fixed lesbian venues left in the UK, and they are having to adapt to keep going.
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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.
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Cladding victims ‘let down by the system’
Bassel lost his flat in the war in Syria and is now at risk of losing everything again, as a victim of flammable cladding.
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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.
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Saturday, April 24, 2021
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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Oscars 2021: Stars prepare for in-person ceremony
The 93rd Academy Awards take place on Sunday night, from multiple locations around the world.
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Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months
The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers.
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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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TikTok: 'My nan has helped me get millions of views'
Lewis Leigh, 19, has attracted 1.2m followers on TikTok - with a little help from his family.
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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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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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Your pictures on the theme of 'fences'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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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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The Voice: Grace Holden tells of opening up about her grief
Grace Holden found talking about her mum's death hard - until she opened up about it on The Voice.
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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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Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?
There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity.
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Friday, April 23, 2021
US lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines
The officials said it was important for women be told about that potential risks of the jab.
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Covid: 'Smell training' recommended for lost sense of smell
About one in five people say they still cannot smell properly eight weeks after a Covid infection.
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Brexit: UK and Australia agree 'vast majority' of trade deal
A full trade agreement in principle should be agreed between the UK and Australia by June
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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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The Papers: Cummings' 'war' with PM and 'No masks by summer'
Saturday's front pages focus on former No 10 adviser Dominic Cummings' attack on the prime minister.
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Two 13-year-old boys desperate to get a vaccine
Vaccines are currently unlicensed for the under-16s and it's up to individual doctors to decide.
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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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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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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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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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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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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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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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Gregory's Girl: 'The affection for it overwhelms me'
The teenage romantic comedy set in a Scottish new town has been an enduring success for 40 years.
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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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Working abroad: 'The pandemic just made it harder'
With global travel restrictions, Covid has had a huge impact on the lives of those working abroad.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Scottish election 2021: Is this Scotland’s climate election?
We take a look at one of the big issues of this election – and one of the biggest facing the world.
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Covid: The man who took pictures of social distancing signs
Photographer Matthew Chattle has collected hundreds of images of social distancing floor signs.
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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.
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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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Lockdown lip fillers gone wrong: 'My lips went black'
Clinics say more patients are needing help after going to unaccredited people during lockdown.
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Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground
A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly.
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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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Oscars 2021: Why the Academy needs to recognise casting directors
Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars.
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What is conversion therapy?
"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity could be banned.
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One Covid vaccine cuts infection risk in all age groups
Real-world data found the AZ and Pfizer jabs worked equally well in over-75s and younger people.
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Post Office scandal: Postmasters await Appeal Court ruling
A group of 42 people hope their convictions for stealing money from the Post Office will be quashed.
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Alexei Navalny urged to end hunger strike immediately
Russia's opposition leader could die, warn the doctors who had treated him before he was jailed.
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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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Charities sound alarm over buy-now-pay-later debt
The Citizens Advice network says people often regret using the increasingly popular payments method.
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The Papers: Cummings accused of leaks and beaming Prince Louis
Friday's papers report on No 10 sources accusing ex-aide Dominic Cummings of leaking the PM's texts.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Church shortlists for senior posts 'must include ethnic minorities'
Failing to act would have "devastating effects" on the future of the Church of England, a report says.
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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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ASMR: Why is it being used more in the music industry?
Why ASMR is becoming more used within the music industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Could this lidless paper cup cut coffee waste?
A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry.
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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.
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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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Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
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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.
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Dyson lobbying row: Labour calls for probe into PM texts
The party wants a thorough investigation into Boris Johnson's conduct, amid a row over lobbying.
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Employment: North and Midlands 'leading jobs recovery
Several areas now have more job vacancies than before the pandemic, a study finds.
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The Papers: George Floyd's legacy and EU 'to welcome tourists'
No one story dominates the papers, but some reflect on racism in US after Derek Chauvin's conviction.
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Is this the end of line for the landline phone?
Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Climate change: Growing doubts over 'chip fat' biofuel
A new study questions the sustainability of used cooking oil imports into Europe to make biodiesel.
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Newspaper headlines: Super League 'in tatters' and Chauvin found guilty
Wednesday's front pages continue to chart the fate of football's "crumbling" European Super League.
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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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Derek Chauvin conviction: 'This is monumental. This is historic'
The conviction of the police officer for the death of George Floyd has been hailed as a watershed.
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New top story on Hacker News: Dr. Quinn official website from 1998, still online
Dr. Quinn official website from 1998, still online
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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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London elections: 'I don't feel welcome in this city'
Accessible transport campaigner Katie Pennick says a lack of progress by consecutive London mayors has left her feeling "unwelcome".
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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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Shanghai Auto Show: Five electric car brands to look out for in China
Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show.
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CEO Secrets: 'No money is better than the wrong money'
CEO Augustin Celier says he was tempted by a €500,000 loan "but it could have ruined our company".
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‘My sister took her life waiting for abusive ex-partner to face trial’
Gemma Robinson died just days before she was due to see her ex-partner in court.
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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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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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Monday, April 19, 2021
Covid: Police watchdog says officers confused by unclear pandemic laws
A major review of policing during the pandemic says officers regularly struggled to enforce restrictions.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Great game robbery' and 'red card from Wills'
Opposition and anger towards the European Super League plans dominate Tuesday morning's front pages.
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Are black women getting enough support for mental health?
Black women are more likely than white women to experience common mental health problems.
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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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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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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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Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?
Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.
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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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Sunday, April 18, 2021
Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.
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2021 elections: Voters urged to register ahead of polls deadline
Up to 9.4 million people have not yet ensured they can cast a ballot in May's elections.
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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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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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The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues
People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor, but what if you are a doctor but your colleagues don't believe you're ill?
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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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Northern Ireland: Did anyone warn about Brexit border checks?
Border checks have caused tension in Northern Ireland but were there warnings in the Brexit campaign?
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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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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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Low-deposit mortgage scheme is launched
First-time buyers will get cheaper deals if they can stretch to a bigger deposit, analysts say.
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Clergy speak out over 'racism in Church of England'
Some staff who complained of racism within the Church have been paid off to "buy their silence".
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Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row
The Czech Republic has accused Russia of being involved in a blast at a munitions factory in 2014.
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Big Ask: Children in England asked their hopes for post-Covid future
Millions of children in England will be surveyed in an attempt to tackle "generational problems".
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Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’
The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps.
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Job centre workers 'feel unsafe returning to work'
A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public.
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Saturday, April 17, 2021
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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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.
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Would universities call parents in a mental health crisis?
Bereaved parents call for universities to contact students' families to reduce risk of suicides.
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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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Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again
Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking.
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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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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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Salisbury poisoning agents 'linked to Czech blast'
The Czech Republic has expelled 18 Russian diplomats in retaliation following the explosion claim.
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Covid: Gig with no social distancing to be part of government pilot
Ticket-holders for the outdoor concert in Liverpool will have to provide proof a negative test.
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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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Another great Hamilton lap & another political row - all is well in F1
When the car performance isn't as dominant as it once was, the Hamilton factor keeps Mercedes on top.
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Andrade beats Williams to retain world middleweight title
Demetrius Andrade defends his WBO world middleweight despite a spirited challenge from Liam Williams.
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‘I can’t believe Guardiola didn’t start his best team’ - BBC pundits on end of Man City quadruple bid
BBC Sport pundits reflect on Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final win against Manchester City and assess whether Pep Guardiola got his tactics wrong.
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Friday, April 16, 2021
Covid-19: Vaccine passports 'unethical', church ministers warn
More than 1,200 ministers have written to the PM warning Covid certificates are a "form of coercion".
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Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return
Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks".
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On the front line in eastern Ukraine
The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports from the front line between soldiers and separatists.
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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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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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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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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.
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Cinema and big event organisers targeted by extreme anti-vax activists
Large events are going ahead this weekend as part of trials to reopen the economy, but some are receiving hate for participating.
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Pub and shop staff: 'Please be nice to us this weekend'
Newsbeat hears from staff heading back to work after four months away.
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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.
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Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy'
Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales.
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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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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US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks
Dozens of entities are targeted over attacks including alleged interference in the 2020 elections.
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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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Scotland eases rules on travel and meeting up
The Scottish government says the lockdown changes are designed to help reunite families and close friends.
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Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers
Politicians complain that only three NHS scripts have been issued since the law changed in 2018.
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TUI says summer holiday season can be saved
The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout.
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Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict
Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the retailer's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Caterpillar trademark.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Brothers apart' amid Queen's 'final tribute'
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral plans - and the choreography of the procession - make the front pages.
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Escaping the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole
Catherine was a big believer in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, but has since stopped believing in them.
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Cages around houses: Life at Belfast's peace wall
There are over 20 miles of peace walls - or peace lines - across Northern Ireland.
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Scottish election: How independence could be key to how people vote
The BBC’s Connor Gillies takes a look at how the upcoming elections in Scotland could affect the likelihood of an indyref2.
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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?
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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers
Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.
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Health anxiety: The fear of illness making people quit jobs and move home
For some people, Covid has fuelled a debilitating mental health condition known as health anxiety.
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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.
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Lateral-flow tests: What are the risks and benefits?
What are the risks and benefits from using wide-scale lateral-flow tests?
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Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way
Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry
As MPs announce another inquiry into the Greensill row, David Cameron suggests he will co-operate.
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Covid: 82% of positive rapid tests 'were correct'
There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.
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Chauvin trial: Floyd's death should be 'undetermined', defence expert says
An expert called by the defence says drugs and heart problems contributed to George Floyd's death.
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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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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant.
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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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Charity shops tell donators: 'Think before giving'
Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Sleaze is back' and a 'grand line-up' of royals
The David Cameron lobbying row and a new image of Prince Philip and family feature in the papers.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Sleazy access' in lobbying row and 'thirst in the queue'
The papers cover new revelations over David Cameron's lobbying and the easing of virus restrictions.
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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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Lockdown learning 'made me feel a lot more confident'
Teenagers are due back in school next week but despite the challenges, some benefited from lockdown learning.
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Meet the songwriters who told pop stars: 'Don't steal from us'
A group of writers are exposing the dirty business of making pop hits, and campaigning for change.
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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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Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'
A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased.
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CEO Secrets: 'Taking risks is how we found our edge'
Public relations firm boss George James thought clients would be put off by his youth but turned his weakness into a strength.
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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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Monday, April 12, 2021
Cressida Cowell: Children's Laureate leads call for £100m primary school library fund
Cowell and other leading writers want yearly funding to aid primary school libraries post-pandemic.
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Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'
Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool.
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Covid: 'The world through my eyes is different'
Usha Mistry has very limited sight and is worried about having to move around London as lockdown eases.
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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.
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The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children.
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'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'
Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time.
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What is Ramadan and when is it?
Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown.
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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.
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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.
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Sunday, April 11, 2021
Markus Söder joins German chancellor race
Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel.
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Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama claims one-shot victory at Augusta National
Hideki Matsuyama holds on to win the Masters by one shot and become the first Japanese man to claim a major title.
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Cyclone Seroja: Storm makes landfall in Western Australia
The storm made landfall late on Sunday, leaving thousands of homes without power.
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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago.
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Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives.
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Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street
Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen.
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The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing
The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly.
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Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum.
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Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.
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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits
Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits
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Matt Hancock had 'private drink' with David Cameron and Lex Greensill
An ally of Matt Hancock tells the BBC he "acted in entirely the correct way" after the 2019 meeting.
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Gyms re-opening: 'Everyone's raring to go - but take it slow'
Gyms open in England this week, but people should "take it slow" to get their fitness levels back.
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Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance
Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown.
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Prince Philip: The Royal Navy years
Prince Philip's Royal Navy years were a defining experience, and led to him meeting Princess Elizabeth.
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Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my favourite food'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago.
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Covid-19: Debunking the latest wave of medical misinformation
A round-up of the latest false and misleading posts about Covid-19 going viral on social media
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‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’
Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary.
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Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.
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'Modest trailblazer' Blackmore says National triumph was 'beyond belief'
The rise of jockey Rachael Blackmore - the modest trailblazer who made Grand National history
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Friday, April 9, 2021
Prince Philip: What are the plans for his funeral?
What happens next in the days leading up to the ceremonial funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh?
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Race report: Boris Johnson urged to withdraw 'whitewashing' inquiry
An open letter signed by 20,000 says a report into racial inequality "provoked national indignation".
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LS Lowry Beach Scene bought for £162,500 for Berwick-upon-Tweed
The "matchstick figures" artist, better known for his industrial scenes, used to holiday in Berwick.
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Covid-19: Ireland adds 16 countries to hotel quarantine list
Travellers from the US, Canada and France are among those who will be required to stay in hotels.
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