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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