Protesters gather in Australia to oppose the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccine programme.
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Saturday, February 20, 2021
Wall Street Charging Bull sculptor Arturo Di Modica 'dies aged 80'
The bronze statue has become one of the most recognisable images of New York.
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Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters
Reports from the scene say police used live ammunition at the rally in the city of Mandalay.
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Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout
The action comes days before the country is set to begin its rollout of coronavirus vaccines.
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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women's final
Naomi Osaka cements her place as the outstanding star of the women's game by beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final for a fourth Grand Slam title.
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Covid-19: UK should send vaccines to poorer nations now - WTO chief
The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split 'cordial and co-ordinated' - Perez Hilton
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says reports suggest Kim "had been over the marriage for a long time".
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Women 'pose as grannies' to skip Florida vaccine queue
The two women wore glasses and wigs in order to try to receive a Covid-19 vaccine early in Florida.
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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic loses appeal against jailing
It is the first of two scheduled appearances in court on Saturday for the prominent Putin critic.
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Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet
Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska.
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HSBC fraud helpline's 20-hour wait 'disgraceful'
The daughter of a fraud victim says it took hours to speak to staff after thousands were stolen from her father's bank account.
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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder
She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.
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Is business the 'path to peace' in the Middle East?
How peace between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain is reshaping business and the region's alliances.
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Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU by vlogs?
Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media.
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The art of protest in Myanmar – and its wanted list
From blind-folded protests to dressing like Aung Sun Suu Kyi, artists are concerning Myanmar's military.
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ICYMI: Ice carousels, a wallaby and a mammoth tooth
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South?
Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South.
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How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court
A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.
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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about
Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?
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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat
The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.
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Brittany Higgins: Parliament rape accuser makes complaint
The former political adviser alleges she was raped by a colleague in Australia's Parliament House.
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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic
Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever.
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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried
The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.
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Friday, February 19, 2021
UK government borrowing hits highest January level since records began
It is the first time in 10 years that more have been borrowed than collected as tax and other income.
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Retail sales slump in January amid lockdown
Sales fell sharply last month with much of the High Street closed amid the latest Covid restrictions.
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Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies
Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup.
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Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'
The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme.
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Ladakh: China reveals soldier deaths in India border clash
It marks the first time China has disclosed its casualties in the deadly June 2020 incident.
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'Pawri girl': A five-second video brings India and Pakistan together
Pakistan's Dananeer Mobin, 19, has got two countries that usually see tense relations, ready to "pawri" (party).
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Huawei turns to pig farming during US sanctions
The Chinese smartphone giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology in its search for new revenues.
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Malaysian court finds news site guilty of contempt
The independent news outlet Malaysiakini had published critical comments on the judiciary.
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Covid vaccines: Macron proposes sending 4-5% of doses to poorer nations
France's president says failure to share vaccines more evenly is deepening global inequality.
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Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent
In recent years there's been increasing use of a law which bans speaking out against the government.
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Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing
The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet.
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Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’
Like so many Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.
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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals
Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite.
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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis
People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free.
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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?
What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"?
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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up
A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough.
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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.
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'We can't get a refund for our flights'
Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund.
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'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'
The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business.
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Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing
The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage.
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Prisoner exchange after Israeli woman enters Syria
Russia mediated the exchange after the woman crossed near the Quneitra crossing about two weeks ago.
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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?
Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.
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The dentist who helped a koala to walk
Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot.
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Texas weather: Residents told to boil tap water amid power blackouts
Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and frigid conditions.
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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
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Pablo Hasél protests: Violence in Spanish cities over rapper’s jailing
Police clash with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as unrest over Pablo Hasél's jailing spreads.
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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band
The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.
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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band
The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.
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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose
In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018.
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Period poverty: New Zealand schools to offer free sanitary products
One in 12 students were skipping classes because they could not afford tampons and pads.
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'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit
Keith Gill faces a lawsuit claiming he hid his his financial background from other investors.
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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?
A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.
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'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail
Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK.
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Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'
Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm.
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Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock
The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics.
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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers
Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats.
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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.
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'I'm paying £3,400 for student housing I can't use'
Maya Cooper is one of the students collectively charged £1bn for accommodation they can't use.
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Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'
Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years.
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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020
The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny.
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Rent debt crisis 'could lead to homelessness'
Half a million renters could lose their home without financial help, warn debt charities, lenders and landlords.
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Phase out furlough gradually, Chancellor urged
The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says.
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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?
For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part.
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Malnutrition is rising across India - why?
The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains.
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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different
Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London
Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Nigeria gunmen raid Kagara school and abduct boys
A headcount is being done to see how many were abducted in the attack on the boarding school.
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Japan's ruling party invites women to 'look not talk' at key meetings
Female MPs will be invited to board meetings - but cannot talk - days after an Olympics sexism row.
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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories
The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.
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House price rises climbing at highest rate in six years
Official figures show house prices rose 8.5% in 2020, the fastest annual growth since October 2014.
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Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
By the middle of 2026, all its cars will be available as electric or hybrid models, it said.
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Pablo Hasel protests: Thousands demand rapper's release in Spain
Demonstrations were seen in dozens of cities after Pablo Hasel was jailed over tweets and lyrics.
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Myanmar coup: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest
Protesters have parked vehicles across key junctions in Yangon while a large demonstration grows.
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MJ Akbar: India minister loses #MeToo defamation case to Priya Ramani
MJ Akbar, a former editor, was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's #MeToo movement.
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Inflation: Cost of living up in January amid coronavirus curbs
Prices rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to January in the UK, up from 0.6% to December.
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Winter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas
Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C).
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Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter
The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life.
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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner
China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.
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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner
China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year
Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father.
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Peru vaccine scandal: Ex-president asked for early jab, doctors says
A doctor testifies to lawmakers, deepening a scandal over officials receiving vaccines out of turn.
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Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers
The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation.
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Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled
The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine.
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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about
Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?
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Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father
Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends.
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Brexit: NI Protocol is 'only solution' despite challenges
EC vice president Maros Sefcovic says the NI deal is "administratively extremely challenging".
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Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'
Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.
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Medical cannabis: 'Convince people that you're serious'
Cannabis farmer turned medical research boss says you need to “convince people you are serious”.
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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream
Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says rich countries should not be allowed to vaccinate their people as poorer countries wait.
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Spain: Rapper Pablo Hasel taken to prison after police enter university
Pablo Hasel, sentenced for slanderous messages, took refuge in a Catalan university.
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Bangladesh Avijit Roy murder: Five sentenced to die for machete attack on blogger
A court in Dhaka convicts a group of Islamist militants of the 2015 attack on a secular blogger.
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China arrests leader of fake vaccine scam
Saline solution and mineral water were being hawked as coronavirus jabs, and some sent overseas.
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US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack on Irbil
Washington vows to punish "those responsible" after rockets hit a base used by the US-led coalition.
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New Zealand lashes at Australia in citizenship row over terror suspect
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern accuses Australia of "abdicating its responsibilities" over the woman.
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Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts
Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona denies leading attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR).
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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?
A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court.
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New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says rich countries should not be allowed to vaccinate their people as poorer countries wait.
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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?
A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court.
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Texas blanketed by snow
A severe winter storm has swept throughout Texas bringing snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures.
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Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper
Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues.
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Australia PM apologises to staffer who alleges she was raped in parliament
A former staffer for the ruling Liberal Party alleges she was raped by a man in a minister's office.
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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat
The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.
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Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine
The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say.
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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream
Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.
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Without music, will New Orleans survive?
Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive.
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450,000 families ‘behind on rent because of Covid’
One in 20 private renters say they have been refused rent reductions, a report says.
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Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests
Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.
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Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online
A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each.
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Mobile loan apps in India: 'They try to mentally break you'
We hear from people in India who say some mobile loan apps harass and intimidate those who use them.
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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss
As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.
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Former Australian Olympian Scott Miller held over 'hidden drugs haul'
New South Wales police allege the former swimmer and another man concealed drugs inside candles.
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Monday, February 15, 2021
Abydos beer factory: Ancient large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt
The archaeological find in the Abydos burial ground is thought to date back about 5,000 years.
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Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid
The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year.
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Disha Ravi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls arrest 'attack on democracy'
Delhi chief minister criticises the arrest of Disha Ravi, 22, over a document intended to help farmers.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization.
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Capitol riots timeline: The evidence presented against Trump
Democrats show chilling and violent footage of the riot - some new - during the impeachment trial.
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McConnell blames 'Trump's lies' but votes not guilty
Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty”.
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Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid
The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year.
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New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings
Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people.
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Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal
Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain.
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How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court
A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'I lost my hand when a soldier tried to rape me'
A teenager caught up in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict tells of her and her grandfather's near-death encounter.
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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit
Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.
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Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians
Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them.
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At-home food selling concerning, says Food Standards Agency
Food sales through social media puts further pressure on a hygiene inspection system already under strain.
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Social businesses shut out of government support
Most 'ethical' banks don't offer bounce back loans, forcing hundreds of community-run businesses to close.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization.
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Decimalisation and the coin you really want to find in your change
To mark 50 years since decimalisation in the UK, an expert from The Royal Mint highlights recent coins of interest.
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Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates
Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.
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Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal
Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain.
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Mourid Barghouti: Leading Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti dies aged 77
Born before the state of Israel was created, Mourid Barghouti spent much of his life in exile.
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Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years
Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing".
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Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?
There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing.
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Hotel quarantine: What isolating in a hotel room is like
Under travel rules, Aaron has to spend three weeks in a hotel room in Hong Kong, and Jane is in a Sydney hotel for a fortnight.
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Sunday, February 14, 2021
Myanmar coup: US tells its citizens to 'shelter in place'
Armoured vehicles were seen on the streets for the first time since the coup on 1 February.
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Covid: UK scientist defends WHO fact-finding mission to Wuhan
There has been criticism over the level of access to key data the team was given by the Chinese.
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Obituary: Former Argentine President Carlos Menem
Argentina's former president lived a flamboyant life mired in financial scandal and controversy.
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Deliveroo: Run Eat Out to Help Out again, says takeaway giant
The takeaway firm and 300 restaurant groups say it would boost the sector when restrictions ease.
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Trump impeachment trial: Biden warns democracy is fragile
Former President Trump is acquitted of a charge on inciting deadly violence in the US Capitol.
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Bristol choir helps US girl with sleep problem
Roslyn was helped with a lullaby after she spotted the group on YouTube.
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Neil Woodford says 'sorry' as he announces new investment fund
The star fund manager who fell from grace vows not to repeat mistakes after investors saw big losses.
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Covid infecting humans through animal host 'probable'
Professor John Watson is a member of the World Health Organization's team investigating the origins of Covid-19.
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Guinea records first Ebola deaths since 2016
These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak.
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India activist Disha Ravi arrested over 'toolkit'
Disha Ravi was held for sharing a document designed to help ongoing protests against new farming laws.
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Covid-19 pandemic: New Zealand's biggest city ordered into lockdown
The move comes after three new local cases of Covid-19 were reported in Auckland.
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Trump impeachment: The debate that led to acquittal
Watch highlights of the Senate vote to clear the former president of inciting the attack on the US Capitol.
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Alexei Navalny: The women fighting against Russian corruption
Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny relies on several women in key roles - who are they?
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Sunday Igboho: The Nigeria car salesman going after cattle herders
Sunday Igboho is accused of stoking ethnic tensions in Nigeria after targeting Fulani herders.
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Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer
Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter.
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TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language
TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life.
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Fine dining at home: 'It means I'm looking forward to Valentine's day'
The restaurants bringing their food to homes during lockdown
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Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings
The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter".
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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes
A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach.
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Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?
Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem?
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Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII
A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944.
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Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?
Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds.
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Myanmar coup: Fear and defiance at night-time arrests
Videos show people banging pots and pans, and surrounding security vehicles in protest.
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Trump impeachment: Senate falls short of majority needed to convict
A total of 57 senators voted to convict the former president, far short of the 67 votes needed.
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