Sebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month.
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Saturday, December 19, 2020
François Bozizé: CAR accuses former president of 'attempted coup'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.
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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
Is rule-breaking causing the Covid-19 surge?
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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pilot rustiness, maintenance errors and even insect nests could endanger safety warn airline experts.
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Mission to investigate gigantic iceberg
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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'
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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
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
"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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Misinformation is being shared about prominent politicians and the current protests in India.
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Earth Photo winners announced
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’
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Three people are arrested after police find workers in a secret room hidden behind piles of clothes.
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