Google rejigs remote working as its reopens offices

The tech giant said it will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it.

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Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat

North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying.

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests.

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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised".

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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.

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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures.

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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

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Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'

Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Niger 'coup attempt foiled' ahead of inauguration

The presidential palace is attacked two days before the nation's first democratic handover of power.

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France fire: Young heroes climb building to save family in Nantes

A group of young people scale the outside of a building to rescue a family from a fire in Nantes.

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Suez Canal: Egypt begins inquiry into cargo ship's grounding

Investigators will try to establish why a giant container ship, Ever Given, ran aground last week.

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Rochelle Hager: TikToker killed after tree falls on her car

Rochelle Hager was on the phone to her future wife when she was killed in the US state of Maine.

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BBC China correspondent John Sudworth moves to Taiwan after threats

The BBC's Beijing correspondent moves to Taiwan after pressure from the Chinese authorities.

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Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary

The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it.

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Rapper reptiles: Alligators make a splash at new home

Flavor Flav and Tupac are among the new arrivals at a reptile park in New South Wales, Australia.

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New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman

The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements.

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Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia'

Military police detain a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging secret documents, say police.

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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths

The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival.

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Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered

The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January.

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Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide

Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied.

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Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'

The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.

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Nashville floods kill four people

The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.

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Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values

The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally.

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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.

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Biden's dog Major bites again at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

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Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists.

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China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal

The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance.

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Covid: Germany warns against AstraZeneca for under-60s

The vaccine maker stresses that regulators find the benefits of its Covid-19 shot outweigh the risks.

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Coronavirus: More work needed to rule out lab leak theory says WHO

All possible causes of the pandemic remain on the table, says the WHO, though lab leak least likely.

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Women's underwear to be provided to female recruits in Swiss army

Under the current system, uniforms issued to military personnel include only men's underwear.

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UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians

France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists".

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Libya's city of ghosts

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied.

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Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered

Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic.

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Child tweets gibberish from US nuclear-agency account

The tweet “;l;;gmlxzssaw", posted to US Strategic Command's Twitter account, causes confusion.

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Captain Underpants: Children's book withdrawn over 'passive racism'

Children's author Dav Pilkey is sorry for "harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery".

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Actor Armie Hammer exits Billion Dollar Spy film in wake of rape claim

The Hollywood star, who denies rape, is dropped from the last remaining film in his schedule.

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Covid: Italy introduces quarantine for EU travellers

People arriving in Italy from other European countries must now also quarantine for five days.

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Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812'

The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise.

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Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody

Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered".

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Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees

Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued".

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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway

Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.

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Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb.

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Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic.

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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".

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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.

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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.

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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

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

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

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Suez canal: Ever Given container ship moving after being stuck for a week

The stranded Ever Given container is no longer blocking the canal after being stranded for a week.

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Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M

Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs.

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Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet

The two new cables will connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America.

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Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row

Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms.

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Covid-19: Where is the virus wreaking havoc?

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

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Alabama Shakes drummer Steven Johnson arrested on child abuse charges

Steven Johnson was arrested in Alabama last Wednesday and indicted on multiple charges.

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Suez Canal: Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed

A giant ship blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week is finally free, the Egyptian authorities say.

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South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack

South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April.

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Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers

Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase.

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Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'

Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran.

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Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest?

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

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French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill

The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people.

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Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99

Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.

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George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice

Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.

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Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship partially freed from shoreline

The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later.

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India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown

A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown.

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Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle

Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet.

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Stranded Suez container ship reported freed

Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat.

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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province.

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Mozambique: Dozens dead after militant assault on Palma

Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma.

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Myanmar coup: The 'fallen stars' from the deadliest day

A market trader, a Covid volunteer and several children are among more than 100 people reported dead.

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US police bodycam video shows officers berating child aged five

The boy's mother is suing Maryland Police, saying her son suffered emotional trauma in the incident.

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Moment Asian American army veteran shows his scars

Saying he's been accused of not looking "American enough", Lee Wong showed "what patriotism looks like".

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US Asian veteran reveals scars to call out racism

Elected official Lee Wong showed his scars in a town hall meeting discussing anti-Asian prejudice.

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Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd

The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events.

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Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building

The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building.

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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

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ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies

See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.

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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president ordered to pay damages to journalist

A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information.

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Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine

Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found.

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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

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Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing

Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar.

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Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues

Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday.

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Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off

Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Jedward shave off their famous quiffs for cancer charity

The Irish twins removed each other's quiffs live on TV in memory of their late mother.

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Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'

Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say.

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Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim

Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy.

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Myanmar: Bloodshed as forces open fire on protesters

Security forces opened fire on protesters as the leaders of the coup marked Armed Forces Day.

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Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship

Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route.

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Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says

The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids".

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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend tests positive for Covid-19

Tendulkar, 47, shares his diagnosis as India grapples with a huge surge in coronavirus infections.

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The Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row

CBS says her behaviour in an on-air row over the Duchess of Sussex "did not align with our values".

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Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’

Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people.

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Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated'

The large container vessel became wedged across the canal on Tuesday, causing a traffic jam.

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Myanmar: Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing vows to 'safeguard democracy'

Min Aung Hlaing has addresses the country on national TV to mark Armed Forces Day.

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Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'

Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets.

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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients.

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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.

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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.

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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?

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Larry McMurtry: Lonesome Dove and Terms of Endearment author dies aged 84

Born in Texas, he won an Oscar for the screenplay he co-wrote for 2005 western Brokeback Mountain.

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Covid vaccine: Social media urged to remove 'disinfo dozen'

Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says.

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Debris from SpaceX rocket lights up US skies

The lights streaking across US skies on Thursday stunned onlookers. But this wasn't a meteor shower.

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Dominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6bn over election fraud claims

Conservatives baselessly claimed that Dominion Voting System rigged the 2020 vote against Donald Trump.

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Coronavirus: France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine exports

The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France's foreign minister criticises the UK.

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Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?

It's at the centre of a row between Western brands and China over allegations of forced labour.

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Suez Canal: Ships stuck in 'traffic jam' as salvage efforts continue

The queue has "grown exponentially" since a container vessel ran aground, a merchant seaman says.

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Coronavirus: Germany tightens borders amid alarm over pandemic

There could be 100,000 infections a day if the third Covid wave spreads unchecked, Germans are warned.

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Rwanda genocide report to focus on French links

Rwanda has long accused France of complicity in the 1994 mass killings.

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Abiy Ahmed: Eritrea 'will withdraw' troops from Ethiopia in Tigray conflict

There is growing international pressure on Ethiopia to end fighting that has displaced thousands.

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Prince Albert II: Harry and Meghan interview 'did bother me'

Prince Albert II of Monaco has weighed in on the controversial interview that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave to Oprah Winfrey.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021

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

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Turkey Erdogan: Women rise up over withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

Turkey's president appeased conservatives by quitting a treaty aimed against domestic abuse.

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Xinjiang cotton: Chinese brands championed as backlash against West grows

More Western brands have been targeted for showing concern over Uighur forced labour claims.

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Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response

It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority.

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North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched

Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads.

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Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day

The stranded mega-container ship is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west.

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Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women

One woman said government MP Andrew Laming's comments online left her feeling suicidal.

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'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'

Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests.

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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US.

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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change

As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country.

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Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'

Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage?

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‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama

Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state.

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Covid passports: What are different countries planning?

We look at how advanced some countries' plans are for vaccine certificates and Covid passports.

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Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching

The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction.

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Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge

As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped?

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Jay Leno sorry for jokes about Asian-Americans

The US TV host has admitted that racial gags made for more than a decade were "a legitimate wrong".

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Miscarriages and stillbirths: New Zealand to allow bereavement leave

Parliament backs legislation providing three days of paid leave for mothers and their partners.

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Equal pay: Megan Rapinoe was 'devalued, disrespected and dismissed'

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says despite all her success she is still paid less than men in the same job.

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Winston Churchill, Kermit and Janet Jackson preserved for posterity

They're part of the 25 recordings being added to this year's recordings for the US Library of Congress.

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Daniel Guerini: Lazio youth-team midfielder dies aged 19

Lazio say they are "shocked by pain" following the death of 19-year-old youth-team midfielder Daniel Guerini.

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Covid-19: Merkel defends rollout as vaccine pressure grows

German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends the EU's decision to procure coronavirus vaccines jointly.

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Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca amends US vaccine efficacy results

The vaccine-maker slightly downgrades its efficacy rate as it awaits US regulatory approval.

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Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises

Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha says dislodging the Ever Given is proving "extremely difficult".

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Japan lights Olympic torch after one-year Covid delay

It was all supposed to happen in 2020, but Japan has finally kicked off its Olympic torch relay.

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Cured: How mental illness was used as a tool against LGBT rights

A new film recalls the fight to overturn the US labelling of gay people as having a mental illness.

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H&M faces boycott in China over Xinjiang cotton

The company has come under fire after a statement from last year on forced labour claims resurfaced.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK.

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Jack Dorsey tweet: Man who buys his first-ever post speaks out

The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment.

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war.

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'My father, the killer'

Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers.

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Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'

A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen.

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Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories

An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims.

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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting.

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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.

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Nice catch: Fisherman rescues boy stranded on ice

A fisherman in Ukraine reels in a boy who was stranded on a block of ice in a river.

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Iceland: Up close drone footage of volcanic eruption

A drone captures spectacular images as lava spews from Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano.

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Coronavirus: Germany's Merkel reverses plans for Easter lockdown

Chancellor Angela Merkel cancels plans for a five-day lockdown, just a day after it was announced.

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US gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons

The US president promises "common-sense steps" after the second mass shooting in days killed 10.

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Coronavirus: EU plans tougher controls on vaccine exports

The proposals come after AstraZeneca was accused of failing to honour its contract with the EU.

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Citigroup launches Zoom-free Fridays to ease pandemic 'fatigue'

The bank's CEO unveils new working practices to ease "the relentlessness of the pandemic workday".

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Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India

This comes as India reported 47,262 cases and 275 deaths on Wednesday, its highest tally this year.

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Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin

Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car.

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George Segal: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? actor dies aged 87

Tributes have been paid to the star who was Oscar-nominated for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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India: Delhi orders Covid tests at airports as cases surge

India's capital will test people at random in airports and railway stations amid a spike in cases.

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Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark

A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain.

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Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits

The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities.

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World's biggest coal company bets on solar power

Coal India Limited's chairman predicts that solar will replace coal as India's major energy provider.

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Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood

A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians.

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China's biggest car brand launches rival to Tesla

Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China.

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North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'

The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office.

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Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50

Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk.

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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods

Rob Costigan fought desperately to save his home from fires last year - now it's been destroyed by floods.

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Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk

The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show.

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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US.

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Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received

In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received.

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Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal

When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands.

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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic.

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Coronavirus: Russia's Putin to get vaccine but without cameras

Russia's president wants to encourage people to get vaccinated but will get his jab behind closed doors.

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Boulder shooting: Ten victims and suspect identified by police

Colorado officials have named the suspect and 10 people killed in an attack on a grocery store.

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Russia and China hit back at Western sanctions

Russia firmly backs China, which is stung by Western sanctions for cracking down on Uighurs.

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US city of Evanston to pay reparations to black residents

A Chicago suburb is to distribute money to those who suffered housing discrimination.

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Niger suffers deadliest raids by suspected jihadists

The death toll from co-ordinated attacks on three villages rises to 137 - the worst of its kind.

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Colorado shootings: 'We heard boom, boom, boom'

A gunman has killed 10 people, including a police officer, in the US state of Colorado.

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Rohingya refugee camp fire: Several dead and thousands homeless

At least seven have died while about 50,000 have been displaced from the Bangladesh settlement.

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Belize football team bus held up by armed gang in Haiti

The Belize Football Federation expresses its "disappointment and disgust" after a bus taking the national team to their hotel in Haiti is held up by an armed gang.

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China: 3,000-year-old gold mask sparks online memes

The recently-discovered artefact has triggered a photo-editing frenzy on Chinese social media.

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Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet

Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown

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Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid

It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells.

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Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia

A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture.

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Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman.

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Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'

Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president.

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Israel's Netanyahu faces uphill battle as voters return to polls

Israel holds its fourth election in two years, with Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power.

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Gunman kills six in Colorado market shooting

A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday afternoon attack in Boulder.

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Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore".

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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'

She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley.

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Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.

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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.

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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus

It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic.

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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres

Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas.

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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.

A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists.

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Uighurs: EU imposes sanctions on Chinese officials over rights abuses

For the first time since the Tiananmen Square massacre, the European Union sanctions China over rights abuses.

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John Magufuli: African leaders mourn former Tanzania president

Heads of state from the continent have praised the late president at his state funeral in Dodoma.

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Australia floods: Rainfall set to peak as weather systems collide

Two weather systems collide over inundated New South Wales, with its whole coast now on alert.

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Aretha Franklin's family protest about National Geographic's Genius biopic

The star's family say they "do not support" the TV series, starring British actress Cynthia Erivo.

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Iceland volcano eruption: Onlookers flock to see Mount Fagradalsfjall

People have trekked to Mount Fagradalsfjall after lava started bursting out on Friday evening.

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Ikea France on trial for snooping on staff and customers

Ikea France is accused of spying on staff and customers using private detectives and police.

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Olympic surfing hopeful killed by lightning

The International Surfing Association pays tribute to El Salvador surfer Katherine Diaz, who died after being struck by lightning.

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Myanmar coup: Detained BBC journalist Aung Thura released

Aung Thura is free three days after he was detained by men in plain clothes in the capital.

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Experts say sharp rise in India Covid cases 'alarming'

India added more than 250,000 new Covid cases last week - a record spike since the start of the year.

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Real Sociedad 1-6 Barcelona: Lionel Messi scores twice on record-breaking 768th appearance

Lionel Messi scores two goals on his record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona as the Spanish giants beat Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga.

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Michael Kovrig: China begins espionage trial behind closed doors

They were arrested for espionage days after Canada detained an executive of telecom giant Huawei.

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Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League star guilty of sexual assault in Australia

Jarryd Hayne - a high-profile Australian athlete - had denied attacking a woman in her bedroom.

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Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches

Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs.

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Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked

The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan.

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Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro calls governors 'tyrants' over lockdowns

The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections.

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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says.

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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town

For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them

A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus.

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why?

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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it.

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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region

Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing.

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How can I stop my houseplants dying?

With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy.

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Covid in Sweden: Elderly people deserve more

More than half of those who have died with Covid-19 in Sweden have been care home residents.

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Afghanistan: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on unannounced Kabul visit

The trip comes at a crucial time for the peace plan, just weeks before a troop pullout deadline.

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Covid-19: Miami imposes emergency curfew over spring break 'chaos'

Large crowds on the US city's party strips prompted an emergency overnight curfew.

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South China Sea dispute: Huge Chinese 'fishing fleet' alarms Philippines

The Philippines asks China to withdraw more than 200 ships from disputed waters in the South China Sea.

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Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi dies at 89

Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country.

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Australia floods: Couple's house swept away near Sydney

Their home was carried away by flash flooding, on what should have been their wedding day.

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Congo-Brazzaville presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19

The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death".

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Saudi Aramco's profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand

Saudi Aramco makes less than expected but will still pay returns to investors including the Saudi state.

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Nowruz: Millions celebrate Persian New Year around the world

From celebrations in Covid wards to fireworks displays, Nowruz has looked very different this year.

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Covid restrictions: Can music festivals be safely planned?

A music festival takes place as an experiment in the Netherlands, despite the rest of the country being under lockdown.

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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying

"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC.

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More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk

Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue.

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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand.

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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims.

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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories?

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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.

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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend.

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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

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The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate

A world-first trial in Australia is using dogs to help the endangered species procreate.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

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Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’

In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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ICYMI: Roof-trotting goats and Super Mario

From a new Super Mario theme park to some adventurous goats. Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief

Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues.

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Mar-a-Lago: 'Covid outbreak' at Trump's Florida residence

Parts of the Mar-a-Lago resort, where the former US president lives, have reportedly been closed.

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Covid-19: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive

The 68-year-old was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home.

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No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics

No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of the pandemic.

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Icelandic volcano erupts near Reykjavik

Aerial footage shows lava snaking its way down after the eruption.

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Domestic violence: Turkey pulls out of Istanbul convention

Human rights groups say the move is a "huge setback" to efforts to combat domestic violence.

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Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods

Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast.

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Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge

Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide.

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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations

Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show.

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Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?

China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone

A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.

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Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space

Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die.

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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll

The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates.

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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence

Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in.

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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war

Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support.

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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished.

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'This child was alive again'

The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism

The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill

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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik

Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts.

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US President Joe Biden ‘doing fine’ after aircraft stumble

A spokeswoman said the president is "doing 100% fine" after slipping while boarding Air Force One.

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Thousands of mice plague Australian town

Locals in Gilgandra, New South Wales, say it's their worst infestation in decades.

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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'

Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be.

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Covid: Germany warns of 'exponential' rise in coronavirus cases

Health Minister Jens Spahn says Europe does not have enough vaccines to prevent a third wave.

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Finland ranked happiest country in the world - again

Denmark is in second place, followed by Switzerland and Iceland in the World Happiness Report.

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Greek bull figurine unearthed after heavy downpour

A bronze statuette believed to be at least 2,500 years old is found near the ancient site of Olympia.

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E-bike suspected cause of huge Australia house fire

The bike was left on charge overnight at the three-level house in Sydney, firefighters says.

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Myanmar protests: BBC journalist Aung Thura held

Aung Thura was taken away by plainclothes men as Myanmar remains in turmoil after February's coup.

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Chinese granny who fought off attacker in US praised for bravery

The 76-year-old was waiting to cross the street in San Francisco when she was punched, reports say.

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Face editing: Japanese biker tricks internet into thinking he is a young woman

The 50-year-old biker said he thought his social media followers would not want to see an old "uncle".

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At least 25 tornadoes rip through southern US

Powerful storms have swept through the region, wrecking havoc in parts of Mississippi and Alabama.

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China sending children of exiled Uighur parents to orphanages, says Amnesty

Young Uighur children are taken into orphanages without parents' consent, Amnesty International says.

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Anti-Asian violence: 'He slashed me from cheek-to-cheek'

Asian Americans across the US have faced a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic.

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Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict

Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada.

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Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays

The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games.

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Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week

First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health.

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US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks

This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing.

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Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid

The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market.

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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy

At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico.

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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government

Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?

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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'

Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.

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Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape

The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual.

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Spain passes law allowing euthanasia

Lawmakers vote to make Spain the fourth European country to allow euthanasia, despite opposition.

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Paris airport: Algerian passengers from UK stranded for weeks

Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey.

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Dozens change name to 'salmon' to get sushi deal in Taiwan

Officials in Taiwan plead with people to stop changing their names to take advantage.

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AstraZeneca vaccine: EU agency says AstraZeneca is 'safe and effective'

The medicines regulator reports back after 13 EU states suspended use of the jab as a precaution.

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Death of a Zulu king: 'He is planted, not buried'

Photos of Goodwill Zwelithini's funeral - an insight into how a powerful South African monarch is mourned.

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The cautionary tale of the president who denied Covid

His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen.

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Kobe Bryant widow sues LA police over 'graphic images' of helicopter crash

Vanessa Bryant published the names of officers she says shared photos of the site of Bryant's death.

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India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand?

India is a big player in vaccine production - but companies are warning of supply problems.

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Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash

Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse.

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US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms

Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim.

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Atlanta shootings: 'It's scary just to be an Asian American woman.'

Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings.

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Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult

Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig.

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Donald Trump's wealth down $700m after presidency

The former US president's fortune has slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.

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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.

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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.

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Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on

Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people.

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US-China relations: Adversary or partner?

Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship

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Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties.

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Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish HDP opposition party

The Peoples' Democratic Party denounces a prosecutor's case against it as a "blow to democracy".

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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.

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Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid

In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls.

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Yemen war: Houthis express 'regret' for deadly migrant centre fire

The UN wants an independent investigation into the blaze that killed 44 migrants, mostly Ethiopians.

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French glue-trapping of birds not allowed, says EU court

The practice, condemned by conservationists, was suspended by the French government last year.

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Demi Lovato says she was raped as a teenager in new documentary

In a new documentary, the singer alleges the offender faced no consequences after she came forward.

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Airline removes boy, 4, with autism for not wearing Covid mask

The US airline removed the boy, 4, from a flight because he wasn't wearing a face mask.

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St Patrick's Day: Countries celebrate Ireland's patron saint

Online events are taking the place of traditional parades due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Video captures huge Ontario, California fireworks explosion

A large amount of stored fireworks ignited and caused the explosion in a residential neighbourhood. There are no known injuries at this time.

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Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks

BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie met locals learning to live with the shakes.

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Covid-19 disruptions killed 228,000 children in South Asia, says UN report

A new UN report says interrupted health services caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in South Asia.

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Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'

The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.

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What we wish we'd known about infertility

In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

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Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas

No motive has yet been established for the attacks in the area around Atlanta, Georgia.

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Australia to send Papua New Guinea vaccines as cases surge

With rising infection rates, Papua New Guinea's fragile healthcare system is under pressure.

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Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated

Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab.

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French bulldogs close in on Labradors as most popular US dog

Their popularity among celebrities is thought to have added to the rise of the French bulldog.

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Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge

President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths.

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Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour

The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps.

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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.

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LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'

A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

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Indianapolis deadly shootings 'started after stimulus cheque row'

A man now facing murder charges had wanted some of his girlfriend's payout, according to court papers.

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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.

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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.

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The 89-year-old dancing in the streets of New York City after vaccination

New Yorker Robert Holzman got his Covid vaccine as soon as he was able so he could get back to dancing.

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Covid relief bill: How does the new US child tax credit measure up?

The Covid relief bill includes an expanded child tax credit. How does the US compare to other countries?

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Golden Globe awards make diversity pledge after publicists' backlash

The awards' organisers have been criticised for "discriminatory behaviour" and "ethical impropriety".

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Michelle Obama voices sympathy for Meghan on race

The former US first lady reacts to Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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Rare ancient scroll found in Israel Cave of Horror

The verses are thought to have been written by Jewish rebels hiding in the cave from Romans.

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Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide

The Finnish telecoms giant is shifting investment into 5G and cloud computing research.

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Climate change: Jet fuel from waste 'dramatically lowers' emissions

A jet fuel made from food waste has the potential to reduce emissions from flying, scientists say.

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Yaphet Kotto: James Bond villain and Alien actor dies at 81

The actor played Dr Kananga in Live and Let Die, and was also an extra-terrestrial stowaway in Alien.

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What is happening with migrant children at the southern US border?

More than 4,200 migrant children are in US custody amid a surge of arrivals to the US-Mexico border.

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What is this Arctic walrus doing off the Irish coast?

The rare sighting was captured by a local man and his five-year-old daughter in County Kerry.

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Dutch head to polls as Covid crisis looms large

The election comes after a government crisis and during the country's strictest lockdown to date.

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AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab

Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects.

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China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure

Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets.

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Mozambique insurgency: Militants beheading children, aid agency reports

Save the Children says Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado have killed children as young as 11.

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Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began

Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training.

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'

Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder".

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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.

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Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation'

Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988?

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.

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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.

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Nigeria primary school children abducted in Kaduna state

This is the first time a primary school has been targeted in a wave of similar kidnappings.

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Yo-Yo Ma: World-famous cellist's impromptu vaccine centre concert

Yo-Yo Ma performs in a waiting room after receiving his second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

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Beijing sandstorm: City turns orange and transport disrupted

Hundreds of flights are disrupted as the storm sweeps across China's capital city.

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Apocalyptic skies as Beijing hit by worst sandstorm in a decade

Strong winds blowing in from Mongolia has turned the Chinese capital to be shrouded in dust.

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Myanmar coup: Military extends martial law after protests

The military extends martial law across more of Yangon following the deadliest day of protests so far.

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Pele congratulates Ronaldo for passing goal tally

Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward's hat-trick against Cagliari takes him past the Brazilian legend's tally of goals scored in official matches.

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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain

A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure.

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Australia March 4 Justice: Thousands march against sexual assault

The wave of protests follow a backlash to the government's response to rape allegations.

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Grammys 2021: Five weird and wonderful moments

Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion all put on a spectacle. But who are Silk Sonic?

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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives

Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".

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US remains top arms exporter and grows market share

Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms.

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Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs

It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says.

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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film

Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game.

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Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign

The US president wants to await the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

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What Macron doesn't get about colonialism

The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'

Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.

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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war

How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.

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Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards

Burna Boy wins Best Global Music Album, while his fellow Afrobeats star wins Best Music Video.

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Merkel's party slumps to defeat in regional polls

The Christian Democrats got a quarter of the vote in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate.

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Covid-19: Dutch police break up anti-lockdown protest

Police used water cannon and mounted officers to clear anti-government demonstrators in The Hague.

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Indian police arrest two men after assault on Muslim boy at Hindu temple

Two men are questioned over a video of a 14-year-old being beaten for "drinking water at a temple".

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Brutal crackdown continues on Myanmar protesters

At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported.

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Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown

More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue.

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Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing

The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events.

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Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute

Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday.

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Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway.

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North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts

The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say.

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US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge

US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children.

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?

Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.

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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'

Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.

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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.

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