Boat carrying 20 people goes missing between Bahamas and Florida

The US Coast Guard says it has suspended its search after covering 17,000 square miles of sea.

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Mauricio Pochettino is back - but why has he chosen Paris St-Germain?

Thirteen months after leaving Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino is back in football. Guillem Ballague looks at why he has taken on the challenge at PSG.

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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.

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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.

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Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algeria leader cleared of charges

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiracy against the state after his brother, the president, was ousted from office.

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Norway landslide: Second body found as rescuers search Gjerdrum site

Eight people are still missing following the landslide that destroyed homes in the village of Ask.

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Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino replaces Thomas Tuchel as head coach

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is named Paris St-Germain boss following Thomas Tuchel's sacking.

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Plane crash deaths rise in 2020 despite Covid pandemic

Some 299 people died in commercial plane crashes last year, rising from 257 casualties in 2019.

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NFL's Johnson on aim to make oceans clean

Cleveland Browns' D'Ernest Johnson says "we need to do a better job at making our oceans clean" as he explains why he is using his shoes to spread awareness of ocean conservation.

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Sourav Ganguly: Former India captain stable after cardiac arrest

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is in a stable condition after having a "mild cardiac arrest" on Saturday.

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Australia v India: Five touring players in isolation after restaurant visit

Five India players are isolating as a precaution after a video shows them eating indoors at a restaurant in Australia.

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Campbell v Garcia: Instagram fame, Ferraris, Canelo and the gritty win that's missing

Ryan Garcia has been picked out as the most marketable athlete in boxing but what must the Instagram hit do to win over doubters?

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Illegal French New Year rave shut down

Police say they clashed with attendees while attempting to break up the event in Brittany.

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Australian surfer Mikey Wright rescues woman from Hawaii waves

Mikey Wright told the BBC rescuing a woman from 'sharp rocks and waves' on a beach in Hawaii.

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Coronavirus: Israel leads vaccine race with 1m given jab

With 12% of the population inoculated, Israel has the highest vaccination rate in the world.

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US election: Legal bid to get Pence to overturn results rejected

A last-ditch attempt to overturn the result is overturned, days before the White House changes hands.

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France: More than 2,500 attend illegal New Year rave

The event, held in a warehouse in a village in Brittany, started on Thursday and is still going on.

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Lisa Montgomery: Court gives execution date go-ahead

A court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers.

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South Korea's 96-year-old pianist hopes to keep playing

South Korea's Jegal Sam still practices everyday, just in case he is asked to perform.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak

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

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Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint

Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.

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Meet India's lower-caste Hindu priest

For centuries, priests came only from the highest caste. But Marichamy is part of a push for change.

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Iran nuclear crisis: Tehran to enrich uranium to 20%, UN says

The move would be Tehran's most serious breach of an international nuclear deal yet.

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US Congress overrides Trump defence spending bill veto

It is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves.

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New era as UK completes separation from EU

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

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Afghanistan violence: Bismillah Aimaq is fifth journalist to die

Local radio editor-in-chief Bismillah Aimaq had survived at least one prior assassination attempt.

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Hundreds of dead birds cover Rome street

A man has filmed hundreds of birds found dead on a Rome street soon after firework displays in the city.

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First Minneapolis police death since George Floyd captured on bodycam

Footage is released of the first police-involved death in the US city since George Floyd's in May.

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Omar Elabdellaoui: Norway star hurt by firework on New Year's Eve

Omar Elabdellaoui, who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray, suffers burns and is taken to hospital.

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Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, Japan's PM says

Japan's prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases.

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Norway landslide: Swedes join search for 10 missing in Ask ravine

A risky ground search is starting for 10 missing after a landslide swept homes into a chasm.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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Wall Street to kick out Chinese telecom giants

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the three Chinese companies based on claimed military links.

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Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military.

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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

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

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

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

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Yemen war: Explosions at Aden airport as new government arrives

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?

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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'

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

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'

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

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Shares jump as markets react to Brexit deal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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'

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

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Hilaria Baldwin denies faking her Spanish heritage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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'

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?

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

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

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

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?

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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