Thursday, December 31, 2020

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail

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The 73-year-old is the city's highest profile person charged under a controversial security law.

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Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

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The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out.

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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

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Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani.

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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

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The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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Why have global stock markets gone up this year?

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Jobs around the world are being lost, but the global stock market is rising. What's going on?

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Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies

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Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades.

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

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The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers.

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US-EU trade dispute: US slaps tariffs on wine and cognac

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It is the latest twist in a long battle over subsidies for US-based Boeing and European rival Airbus.

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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

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Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani.

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Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

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Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest.

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Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

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Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack.

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Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

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A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars.

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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

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Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.

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India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

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From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year.

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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

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A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

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The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics".

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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

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Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail

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Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

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The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

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Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

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Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

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The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

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At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Yemen war: Explosions at Aden airport as new government arrives

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The explosions reportedly happened as cabinet ministers were getting off a plane from Saudi Arabia.

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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?

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Sinovac and Sinopharm's jabs are yet to finish final trials, but are already being shipped overseas.

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UK house prices see highest growth in six years in 2020

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UK house prices bucked the pandemic and climbed 7.5% in 2020, according to building society Nationwide.

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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

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Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview.

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China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

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The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest.

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Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

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Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday.

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China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

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The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan.

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Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

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The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases.

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Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

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The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months.

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Tata grabs bigger slice of AirAsia and India's airline industry

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The Jaguar Land Rover owner has taken a bigger stake in AirAsia India following its bid for Air India.

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North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

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Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous.

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Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

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The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

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Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

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Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

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The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

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Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

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A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

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Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

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Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

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The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scutiny.

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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

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The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

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Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

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Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Shares jump as markets react to Brexit deal

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The FTSE 100 gains, but bank shares fall, as stock markets get their first chance to react to the trade deal.

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Keyon Harrold: Jazz trumpeter says son assaulted after false theft accusation

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Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft.

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Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats

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The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations.

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Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant

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India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant.

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China and EU 'on verge' of major investment deal

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Brussels wants to make it easier for European companies operating in a number of Chinese industries.

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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

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The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™

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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

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A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

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One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories

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Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?

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Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

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Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.

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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

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Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

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How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

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We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

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A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump

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The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.

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Nashville explosion: Motives still unclear in Nashville 'suicide bomb'

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The suspect, a 63-year-old man, died in the blast and his only previous offence happened decades ago.

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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

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Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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Ghislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case

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The British socialite, the ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in July.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

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Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

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From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

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The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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The big tech questions for 2021

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After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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Biden on Trump administration 'irresponsibility'

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The US president-elect says agencies critical to US security have suffered "enormous damage" under Trump.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Hilaria Baldwin denies faking her Spanish heritage

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The podcaster and wife of Alec Baldwin has been accused of misleading the public over her heritage.

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Rare white kiwi Manukura that inspired book and toys dies

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Manukura hatched in 2011, but the female North Island Brown Kiwi was born with white feathers.

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Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years

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Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was prominent in the campaign to win the right for Saudi women to drive.

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Onega: Russian fishing crew missing after trawler sinks in Barents Sea

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The fishing trawler sank in the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea with 19 people on board.

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Félix Vásquez: Honduran environmental activist killed

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Félix Vásquez was shot dead in front of his family by masked gunmen who stormed into his home.

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Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player

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Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868.

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Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast

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Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing.

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Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China

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The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan.

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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

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Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra?

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

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The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'

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Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week.

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Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96

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Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex.

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Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

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Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.

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KFC launches gaming console with chicken warmer

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The fast food chain said many people thought the concept was a spoof but wants to start production soon.

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Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning

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Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

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The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

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Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

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From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

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Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

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Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.

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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

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The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

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Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

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Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police

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Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day.

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'

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The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls.

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Seven killed in knife attack in China's Liaoning province

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At least seven people are killed in a stabbing frenzy in the city of Kaiyuan, with a suspect in custody.

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Rahane gives India control of Boxing Day Test

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Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gives India control of the second Test against Australia on day two.

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Brexit impact on food prices 'very modest' - Tesco

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The deal means any changes would "hardly be felt" by shoppers, says the supermarket's chairman.

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US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

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The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper.

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Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia

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A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth.

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US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition

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From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.

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Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence

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Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state.

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Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

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Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab.

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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

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Investigators are conducting DNA tests after human remains were found and a house has been searched.

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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

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Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics.

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How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

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Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

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The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

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At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

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Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

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After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

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Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination

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Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines.

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Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law

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The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits.

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Covid: Boxing Day sales expected to plummet amid pandemic

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Many city centres were left bare as coronavirus restrictions prevented shops from opening.

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Gingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights

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The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals.

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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public

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Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city.

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Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward

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Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day

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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

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A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.

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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

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An influential think-tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift in favour of Asia.

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South Africa raise fists before cricket match

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South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe

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Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread.

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Several injured after shooting in Berlin

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Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital.

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George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia

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Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel.

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737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue

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The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada.

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UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

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The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash.

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

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From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories

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A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

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2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

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2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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The family with no fingerprints

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A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

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From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Friday, December 25, 2020

Nashville hit by deliberate explosion, police in Tennessee say

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Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say.

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Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

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The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria.

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Covid: Millions of Americans face unemployment benefits lapse

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Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill.

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Russian historian jailed for dismembering partner

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Oleg Sokolov, an expert on Napoleon, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison.

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Australian expeditioner evacuated from Antarctica in five-day mission

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Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner.

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Rags to riches for cat rescued by waste worker

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A waste disposal worker rescues a cat from imminent death while sorting through rubbish at a plant in Russia.

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Pope urges coronavirus vaccine access for all

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"We cannot erect walls" to its availability, he says, in his first online Christmas Day message.

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Alexei Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol 'held after raid'

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Lyubov Sobol had earlier turned up at the home of an agent Alexei Navalny says helped poison him.

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Notre-Dame: Choir sings inside cathedral for first time since fire

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Singers perform inside the Paris cathedral for the first time since the April 2019 fire.

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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

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Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

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MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

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Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry

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How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.

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Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

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Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

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Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

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MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

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They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

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In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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What Brexit deal means for me: Six bosses tell all

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Saving thousands or anxious they need more time, six bosses explain how the Brexit deal affects them.

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The refugees feeding a nation

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How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

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This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

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As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

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Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

'Balloon boy hoax' parents pardoned in Colorado

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The couple were convicted of the hoax in 2009 after saying their son was carried away by a balloon.

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The 101-year-old veteran with thousands of Christmas cards

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John received mail from around the world after speaking about the loss of his wife on BBC Breakfast

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California man 'kills fellow Covid patient with oxygen tank'

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The victim, 82, was praying in his hospital bed when a patient in his room got upset, LA police say.

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Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'

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The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year.

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Coronavirus mutes Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

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Celebrations will look very different in Jesus' birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay.

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Universal Credit: 'It is embarrassing having to rely on family again'

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People on Universal Credit say they worry about the end of a £20-a-week boost to the benefit.

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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of likely deal

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Johnson and von der Leyen are likely to have another phone call after talks continued overnight.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

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Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

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The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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Saumitra Khan: India MP threatens to divorce wife who switched party

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Indian MP Saumitra Khan sent a divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joined a rival party.

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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

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Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US.

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Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months

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A contact of the pilot tested positive, leading to the first local case since April.

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NBA game off as Covid depletes Houston Rockets

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The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough players.

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Asian markets push higher on hopes of Brexit deal

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The pound and Asian markets made gains ahead of a possible trade deal on Thursday between the UK and EU.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

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The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

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While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe

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Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat.

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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

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The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

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As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter.

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India farmer protests: How rural incomes have struggled to keep up

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Protests are continuing in India over new laws which farmers say will damage their livelihoods.

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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

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While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

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Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons.

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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings

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Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Macron's dog Nemo in video plea to be kind to pets

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The French president's pooch sends the Christmas message "adopt with awareness!"

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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

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Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai granted bail

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The founder of Apple Daily, a fierce critic of the Chinese authorities, faces strict house arrest.

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Whitbread: Premier Inn owner asks landlords for rent cut

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Trading at Whitbread, which also owns the Beefeater chain, has been hit by pandemic restrictions.

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Gunman kills three police officers in France

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The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident.

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Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

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E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers.

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Argentina blackout: Buenos Aires hit by huge power cut

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Much of the Argentine capital is left without electricity after fire breaks out near a substation.

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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

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The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling.

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

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Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

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Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

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Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

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He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".

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Messi breaks Pelé scoring record

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Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's win over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals for one club.

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Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation

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Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders.

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The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

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How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.

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Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension

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36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March

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How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?

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France's ban on freight from Britain has caused havoc for lorry drivers, but how much will it affect shoppers?

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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

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From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

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Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

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The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

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The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India

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Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India.

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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

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Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

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More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

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Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

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Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Are forest fires unlocking radiation in Chernobyl?

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Ukraine's firefighters expose dangerous conditions tackling fires in Chernobyl's exclusion zone.

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Thai man revives baby elephant with CPR after motorbike accident

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The elephant had been hit by a motorbike - but luckily, an off-duty rescue worker came across it.

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Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp

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Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

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UK borrowing hits highest November level on record

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The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic.

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Covid-19: UK and France aim to restart freight as queues grow

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Hundreds of lorries are held up in Kent as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen the border.

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US blacklists companies with possible military ties

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The move is part of a wider push to increase pressure on China before Donald Trump leaves office.

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Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'

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An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style.

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Sydney Covid cases drop amid record testing

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Australia's largest city has recorded its fewest number of new coronavirus cases in several days.

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West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades

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Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say.

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Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison

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Leyla Güven, an ex-MP for the opposition HDP party, is convicted of membership of a terrorist group.

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Lorna Jane: Activewear brand in court for 'anti-virus' claims

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Australian women's sportswear firm Lorna Jane said its clothes could stop the spread of Covid-19.

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NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks

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Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women.

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SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

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Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.

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Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends

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Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.

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1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

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An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

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Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?

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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

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The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

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Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus

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The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry.

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How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship

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When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.

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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

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More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Life on the road for truckers amid ports chaos

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The French ban on hauliers travelling from the UK has added to disruption in ports such as Dover.

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Offices share £481m rebate after interim business rates ruling

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An interim ruling is set to cut business rates for offices after they lay empty during the pandemic.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

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Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

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Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube.

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Supermarkets try to calm food shortage fears amid border chaos

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But Sainsbury's could see "gaps" in supply if the French ban on hauliers travelling from the UK continues.

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Rwanda bolsters force in CAR as rebels 'held back'

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It has deployed what it calls a "protection force" after its peacekeepers there came under attack.

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Refunds pledge for scrapped Christmas travel plans

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All cancelled rail or coach journeys over Christmas in England will be refunded, the government says.

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Christmas star: Planets set to align in the night sky

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Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - are set to cross paths in the night sky.

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Covid-19: Couple holds 10,000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia

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It took three hours for all guests to exchange a wave and smile with the newly-weds in Malaysia.

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Covid: Denmark to dig up millions of mink culled over virus

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The animals will be exhumed from mass graves next year to prevent pollution, the government says.

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Pound slides lower as European borders close to UK

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Renewed concern over Britain's Covid-19 cases and a missed EU deadline take their toll on the currency.

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Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand

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European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK.

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Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market

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Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market.

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Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak

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All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people.

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

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Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

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Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

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Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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Four ways Covid changed how we live - and shop

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We couldn't go out in 2020, so we brought the world into our homes, says John Lewis's lifestyle survey.

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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

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The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.

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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

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Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.

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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

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The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.

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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

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The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.

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How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?

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Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

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Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

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Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

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A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria.

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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Ethiopia explosion: 'Abandoned' bomb kills three in Addis Ababa

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All those who died in the Addis Ababa blast were homeless, police say, and five others were wounded.

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François Bozizé: CAR former president denies 'attempted coup'

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François Bozizé's spokesman denies the government's claim that he is marching on the capital.

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Covid: Tui cancels flights out of Luton Airport

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The holiday firm says Luton is now in tier four, but flights will continue from Stansted and Gatwick.

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Covid: Italy, Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

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Italy is set to join the Netherlands and Belgium, with other nations also considering measures.

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Nigeria kidnapping: Mahuta children rescued after gun battle

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Police say vigilantes helped rescue 84 children after Nigeria's second mass kidnapping in eight days.

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Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

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Italy is set to join the Netherlands and Belgium in suspending flights from the UK.

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Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

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Italy is set to join the Netherlands and Belgium in suspending flights from the UK.

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'Stop-start' Covid rules cost shops £2bn a week, says industry

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Retailers warn more jobs and businesses are at risk as non-essential shops are forced to close.

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Cardinal Pell says his conservative views drove public against him

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The ex-Vatican treasurer was acquitted of child sexual abuse and released from prison this year.

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Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant

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UK officials say the new variant is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly.

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Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

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The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change.

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Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge

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Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told.

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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'

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How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?

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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021

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Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes.

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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

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We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.

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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

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Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

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Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

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Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

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Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.

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Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

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BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.

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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

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Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

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Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

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Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

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Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Covid: Chile's president Sebastián Piñera fined $3,500 for no-mask selfie

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Sebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month.

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François Bozizé: CAR accuses former president of 'attempted coup'

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The Central African Republic says forces loyal to François Bozizé plan to march on the capital Bangui.

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ICYMI: Runaway sheep and a big bale of turtles

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

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Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey

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Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private facility.

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Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation

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Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities.

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Caliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting

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The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards.

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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

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US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.

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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

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US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.

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Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown

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Non-essential shops will be closed with travel only allowed for work, health and emergency reasons.

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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

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US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.

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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

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US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.

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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

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The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.

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Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'

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Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live and said he "didn't feel a thing".

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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

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Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

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Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

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Climate change: Law used as stick to beat government

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Plans for airports, energy and roads are facing multiple legal challenges over climate commitments.

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Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine

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Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine.

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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

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Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

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Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave.

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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

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Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.

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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

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Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?

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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

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Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

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The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections.

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Trump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened

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Picking a new leader for the WTO will be a challenge for Joe Biden as the global economy struggles with coronavirus.

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Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs

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A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities.

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'I became a full-time dad for my wife's career'

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Take-up of shared parental leave has been slow, but some men are putting their wives' careers first.

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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

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The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

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Coronavirus: Coca-Cola restructuring cuts 2,200 jobs worldwide

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The soft drinks giant says it has had to speed up its restructuring plan due to the coronavirus.

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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

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Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country.

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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

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The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.

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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

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US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.

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Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval

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A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval.

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Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'

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Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands.

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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home

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In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.

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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

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US states are accusing Google of abusing monopolies to unfairly dominate new technologies.

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Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'

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India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August.

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Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths

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Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day.

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Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?

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The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.

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'A total mess': Venezuelans see little hope of improvement

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With many Venezuelans spending days in queues for fuel, hope for the future is at a new low.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020

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

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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

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The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.

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The impact of Covid rule-breakers

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Is rule-breaking causing the Covid-19 surge?

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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

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Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism.

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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

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The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

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Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment

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People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.

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Covid curbs scandalous, says Revolution Bars chief

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Chief executive Rob Pitcher says the government is "sacrificing businesses and people's livelihoods".

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Boeing hires its own pilots to smooth return of 737

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The 737 Max plane was grounded worldwide last year following two deadly crashes that killed 346 people.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

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The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

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The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

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Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

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Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

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China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'

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China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace.

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Toy deliveries to miss Christmas amid port delays

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With Christmas fast approaching, popular lines including Lego, dolls and puzzles are out of stock at some toy stores.

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'Fear is the only thing that stops you. I had to give it a try’

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Three stories of people working in retail who set up new businesses during Covid-19.

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US snow storm: Millions on east coast under advisory

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The storm is expected to stretch from Colorado to Maine with warnings in place in 14 states.

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'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law

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A young Hindu says she miscarried after being separated from her Muslim husband under a new law.

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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

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Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country.

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Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks

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Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month.

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Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?

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What happens if there's a last-minute Brexit trade deal or they need to keep talking?

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In pictures: The beauty of toilets

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Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar.

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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

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Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen.

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UK and US in talks over mini trade deal

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US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.

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Fraud victims' pay deducted for money they don't owe

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Thousands sent letters from the DWP demanding repayment of benefits they've never claimed or received.

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Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

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A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds.

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Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore

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About 49kg (1,430lbs) of cocaine was found hidden inside a boat that had washed ashore.

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CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

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A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall.

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US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'

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Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Struggling Air India could be taken over by workers

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A group representing employees is one of a number of bidders for India's loss-making national carrier.

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Will conflict return to Sudan's Darfur region when peacekeepers leave?

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Concerns grow for people's safety in Sudan's war-torn Darfur as peacekeepers prepare to leave.

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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

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The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced.

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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

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In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports.

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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

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In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports.

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Peru: Police conduct drugs raid dressed as Santa Claus and elf

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Police in Peru raid a house dressed as Santa Claus and an elf, and detain a suspected drug dealer.

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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

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The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.

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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

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The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.

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Covid: Shops 'hammered' by level four restrictions

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The Scottish Retail Consortium says sales were hit last month by the country's toughest Covid rules.

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SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

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The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences.

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Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

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The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant".

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The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free

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Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut.

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Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes

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A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes.

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Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi

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Abhishek Bachchan's team is the subject of a new TV series by an award winning British filmmaker.

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

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Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

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Rail fares to rise more than expected next year

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January's planned rise is delayed until March - when prices will increase by an inflation-busting 2.6%.

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'Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening'

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With sit-down dining now off the menu in much of England, restaurant owners say they're facing a difficult Christmas.

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'A delivery, then a fire that left us homeless'

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The Firth family are sure the blaze began with a battery pack bought on eBay, but the cause is not yet clear.

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MPs slam 'woeful' plans to recover Covid-19 loans

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The Public Accounts Committee say taxpayers will lose out because billions of pounds may never be recovered.

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says

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The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.

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Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

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New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings.

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French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest

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Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Redundancies surge to record high of 370,000

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Redundancies rose in the three months to October as unemployment continued to increase.

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Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK

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Ofcom would be able to fine tech giants huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.

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Japan 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death

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Takahiro Shiraishi was convicted for killing nine people he had contacted on the social media platform.

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Safety concerns over planes returning to service

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Pilot rustiness, maintenance errors and even insect nests could endanger safety warn airline experts.

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Mission to investigate gigantic iceberg

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Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic.

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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

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The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed.

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Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed

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The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college.

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Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns

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Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states.

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Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case

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The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia.

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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

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Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.

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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

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Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

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Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

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Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding

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Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport.

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Universal Credit: 'I felt guilty claiming benefits for the first time'

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Women under the age of 30 have seen the sharpest increase in unemployment benefit claims since March.

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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

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The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed.

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Low-paid workers face pandemic 'double whammy'

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The Commission on Workers and Technology says the pandemic has accelerated the automation of low paid work.

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How clean is the air in your office?

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Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern.

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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

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A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine.

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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

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Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

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Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy

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The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy.

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Monday, December 14, 2020

US ends Sudan's listing as sponsor of terror

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Sudan has agreed to pay $335m to US victims of terror and has normalised relations with Israel.

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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

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Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

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Brexit trade talks: Process 'still has legs', UK source says

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UK and EU negotiators to continue talks after both sides agreed to "go the extra mile" to reach a deal.

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Government in talks to fund £20bn nuclear plant

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Officials will hold discussions with France's EDF about funding the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.

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'External source' causes oil tanker explosion in Saudi Arabia

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The Singapore-flagged ship was hit by an unidentified "external source" while it was discharging.

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China warns of interference over Bloomberg journalist arrest

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International pressure is mounting after a Chinese Bloomberg journalist was detained by Beijing.

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Covid-19: White House officials to receive some of first Pfizer vaccines

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Top officials are set to be given some of the first vaccines, which are being rolled out in the US.

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New Zealand sex worker wins six-figure sum in sexual harassment case

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The payout comes after the woman filed a sexual harassment case against a business owner.

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Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site

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The south-east Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership.

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New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble

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Both countries have very few cases and will allow travellers to go back and forth without quarantine.

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Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site

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The South East Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership.

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Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19

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The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday.

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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

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The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.

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Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

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Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help.

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Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice

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What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.

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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

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The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college.

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Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls

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The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.

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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

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Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

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The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks were made for it to get to this point?

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US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?

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Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.

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Brexit: 'It's utter confusion' over trade talks delay

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Business across Britain tell BBC News of their frustration at post-Brexit trade talks being extended.

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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

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The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.

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Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone

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Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves.

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Coronavirus: US starts huge vaccine delivery operation

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The US has started distributing the vaccine to hundreds of locations across the country.

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Jill Biden: Backlash after WSJ op-ed calls future first lady 'kiddo'

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Opinion writer Joseph Epstein argued only medical doctors should call themselves Dr.

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Motjeka Madisha: South Africa footballer dies in car crash

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Motjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star.

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Brexit trade talks: UK and EU to 'go the extra mile' in effort to agree deal

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Negotiations will continue beyond Sunday's deadline in an effort to reach a deal, say the leaders.

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Von der Leyen: 'It is responsible to go the extra mile and continue talks'

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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says Brexit talks will continue because it's the 'responsible thing to do'.

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Coronavirus: Germany to go into lockdown on Wednesday

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The authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths.

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Energy bills: Automatic switching plan for fairer tariffs

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Consumers could be automatically switched to cheaper deals when their contracts end.

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US election: Pro-Trump rallies see scuffles in US cities

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"Stop the Steal" marchers gathered to back President Trump's push to reverse his election defeat.

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Charley Pride: Country music singer dies of Covid-19

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The Grammy-winning artist was the first black singer to enter the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral

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A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday.

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

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Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms.

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No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest

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Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard.

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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

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Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they?

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Interior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes

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This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America.

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India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support

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Misinformation is being shared about prominent politicians and the current protests in India.

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Earth Photo winners announced

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A project on abandoned spaces reclaimed by nature has won the 2020 Earth Photo competition.

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Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

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A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.

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Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer

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Mateusz Kuzimski was working on a line in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream.

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

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Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms.

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The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry

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Women who have risen to the top in the banking world share the challenges they have faced.

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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations

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Poland has been rocked by weeks of protest over a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which has all but outlawed abortion, forcing even more Polish women to seek abortions abroad.

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Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

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Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.

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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Is it a result of global warming?

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Covid: US public to receive Pfizer vaccinations from Monday

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The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved earlier this week and doses are already being shipped out.

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Spanish police rescue 21 'exploited' migrant workers from warehouse

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Three people are arrested after police find workers in a secret room hidden behind piles of clothes.

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Saturday, December 12, 2020

Boris Johnson on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs

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From mung-bean munching to being the Saudi Arabia of wind power generation, here's a summary of the UK PM's climate speech.

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Nigeria school attack: Hundreds missing in Katsina after gunmen's raid

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Gunmen on motorbikes raid a boarding school, home to some 800 boys, in north-western Katsina state.

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Black Lives Matter: Driver charged after crashing into New York protest

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Six were injured when the car ploughed into a crowd of 50 protesters on Friday in New York City.

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World needs to declare 'climate emergency' - UN

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The UN secretary general has called on all countries to declare a climate emergency.

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Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base

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Sir Richard Branson's tourist rocket plane will make a first flight above its new spaceport home.

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ICYMI: Whales in New York to crossing the border for a haircut

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In this week's In Case You Missed It, we round up some of the video stories that might have passed you by.

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Banks 'too often blaming customers' for fraud

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The financial watchdog says there is a 36% rise in complaints about how banks have dealt with fraud.

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Covid pandemic: South Korea sees record rise in daily cases

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The country has been praised as a model of how to deal with coronavirus but cases have surged.

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Zodiac Killer: Code-breakers solve San Francisco killer's cipher

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A three-strong amateur team decodes one of several messages attributed to a US serial killer.

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Ruhollah Zam: Iran executes journalist accused of fanning unrest

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Ruhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18.

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Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days

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President Donald Trump has planned three more executions before he leaves office on 20 January.

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'I got a tattoo on my torso to match my son's birthmark'

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When his son started feeling self-conscious about his birthmark, Derek Prue got a tattoo to match.

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Klarna plans to tell credit agencies if repayments fail

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The Buy Now, Pay Later firm Klarna tells Money Box it plans to start reporting missed payments to credit referencing agencies.

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How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business

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Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business.

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Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea

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Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS.

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GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65

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Olpha Selepe, also known as GeeSixFive, shot to fame with a hit single just weeks before her death.

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China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming

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A 20-year-old who was rounded on by Chinese internet trolls has spoken out.

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The man behind Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You

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Walter Afanasieff co-wrote and produced Mariah Carey's festive classic, which has hit UK number one after 26 years.

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

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The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.

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Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City

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A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City.

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Turning sounds from around the world into music

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Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe.

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under security law

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The pro-democracy media billionaire is the most high-profile figure to fall foul of the controversial law.

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Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones for fifth and final episode

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The film is to be the 78-year-old actor's fifth and final instalment in one of his most famous roles.

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Freed Uighur family reunited in Australia after three-year separation

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Australia lobbied for the release of the Uighur woman and her Australian child for three years.

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Covid-19: Virus ‘success’ Taiwan to keep restrictions despite vaccine

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Taiwan warns of another virus spike if people relax safety measures counting on a vaccine.

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US telcos ordered to 'rip and replace' Huawei components

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The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds

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Biden and Harris named Time's Person of the Year

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The US president-elect and his running mate beat three other finalists, including Donald Trump.

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Covid: China asks cabin crew to wear nappies to reduce virus risk

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New coronavirus guidelines recommend cabin crew use disposable diapers and avoid the toilet.

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EU breaks deadlock over €1.8tn budget and Covid-recovery fund

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A compromise was reached with Hungary and Poland who had threatened a veto over the rule-of-law clause.

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Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 December 2020

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

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Pop Mart: China's mystery toymaker becomes multi-billionaire

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The founder of Pop Mart has seen his wealth surge as millions of Chinese buy collectible toys.

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Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020

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The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers.

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Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response

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Trials of the Australian vaccine returned false-positive HIV tests, but did not harm participants.

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Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises

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The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming.

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Beauty professionals hope for prettier picture in 2021

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After a challenging year, beauty salon workers hope the Covid vaccines will prove a game changer.

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Muslim men on no-fly list have right to sue FBI, says US Supreme Court

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Three men say the FBI violated their religious beliefs by pressuring them to spy on other Muslims.

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Plexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas

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Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach.

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Latin America politics: UK's 1960s covert activity revealed

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Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s.

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Iran's Supreme Leader: Who might succeed Ali Khamenei?

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Rumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors.

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Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot

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Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life.

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Brexit stockpiling: 'I can't get my wine out of the EU'

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Merchant Simon Taylor says delays at ports and Brexit stockpiling is making wine imports impossible.

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'

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Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

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Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef

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Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef.

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New Zealand: Fixing the ruined Christchurch Cathedral that's frozen in time

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New drone footage shows Christchurch Cathedral that's been untouched since the 2011 earthquake.

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

UK growth slows again in October as rebound stalls

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The UK economy grew by just 0.4% in October as the recovery continued to slow.

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China-US relations: Beijing says Twitter hacked after Trump retweet

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The Chinese Embassy in the US said it didn't retweet the outgoing president's disputed fraud claims.

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Asian honeybees 'defend hives from hornets with faeces'

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The finding is thought to be the first to document the use of tools by Asian honeybees.

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Brexit: UK and Singapore sign free trade agreement

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The deal is one of many aimed at replicating trade pacts that will cease when the UK leaves the EU.

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Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms

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The "shared economy" has grown rapidly thanks to technology platforms like Uber and Airbnb.

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UK has 'no authority' to impose tariffs in Boeing row says US

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The US says the UK has 'no authority' on its own to impose tariffs related to a Boeing subsidies row.

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Paolo Rossi, Italy's 1982 World Cup hero, dies aged 64

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The striker's hat-trick eliminated Brazil on the way to Italy's triumph in the competition in Spain.

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US Covid vaccine: Three key questions answered

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How will Americans receive the vaccine? Will it be free? And will enough people take it?

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Rio Tinto ordered to rebuild ancient Aboriginal caves

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Rio Tinto is told to compensate owners of the 46,000-year-old site, which it blew up in May.

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Covid-19: The mask-wearing US city that bucked the trend

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Compulsory mask-wearing has been highly controversial in the US.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a soldier survived an 11-hour gun battle

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Ethiopian soldiers recount the dramatic moment their army camps were raided in Tigray.

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The Syrian mercenaries used as 'cannon fodder' in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Four Syrians say they enlisted for sentry duties in Azerbaijan and were sent to the Nagorno-Karabakh front line.

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Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships

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The pandemic inspires a scheme to pair language students with older people in France via video link.

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New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China

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The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago.

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How Slumdog composer is giving Indian talent a helping hand

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AR Rahman on joining Bafta's search for emerging artists in India's film, TV and games industries.

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Why 'preppers' are going mainstream

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Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society.

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Elon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact

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The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing.

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The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign

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A Harvard icon and fake media have been used in a global campaign to serve Indian interests, research reveals.

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Humpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit

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The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance.

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Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game

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When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day.

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Demand for property 'losing a bit of steam'

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Sales of homes and house prices are rising, but surveyors are expecting a slowdown early next year.

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Covid-19: How everyday life has changed in Wuhan

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While the rest of the world is battling a second wave of infections Wuhan hasn’t had any locally transmitted cases for months.

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Nigeria: The midwife bringing antenatal classes to first-time dads in Lagos

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Tolulope Adeleke is a UK midwife organising antenatal classes for first time dads in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Climate change: Global 'elite' will need to slash high-carbon lifestyles

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The world's wealthiest will need to limit emissions if the world is to avoid dangerous warming.

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India farmers protests: 'Delhi highways are our home for now'

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Thousands of farmers from across India are protesting in Delhi against new market-friendly reforms.

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