The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago.
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching
The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change.
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Russia opposition: Moscow police raid election forum
Officers raided the opposition conference only minutes after it began at a hotel on Saturday.
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Covid: Jordan's health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths
The country's health minister has resigned after six Covid patients died due to an oxygen shortage.
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Sri Lanka to ban burka and other face coverings
The measure is needed on security grounds, officials say two years after the Easter Sunday attacks.
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Security forces fire at protesters in Myanmar
Myanmar has "all the hallmarks of a civil war... but only one side is armed", says Jonathan Head.
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US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem
Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes.
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ICYMI: Faceplanting albatross and cat rescues itself
An albatross faceplant, a cat rescuing itself after getting stuck in a tree and other stories you may have missed.
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Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?
A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits.
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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid
The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga.
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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony
Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards.
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Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia
The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022.
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Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing
All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March.
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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique
A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.
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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home
Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.
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Why the GameStop story is far from over
Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.
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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.
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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom
Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.
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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'
Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.
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Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader
Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales.
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Friday, March 12, 2021
Cumbria coal mine: 'Increased controversy' prompts public inquiry
Ministers were warned the proposal is damaging the UK's reputation ahead of a major climate summit.
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Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72
The king, one of South Africa's most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1968.
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UK economy shrank 2.9% in January amid lockdown
Official figures show the UK's gross domestic product is 9% smaller than before the Covid pandemic.
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Maharashtra: Nagpur becomes first major Indian city to return to lockdown
Nagpur becomes the first major Indian city to return to a complete lockdown as Covid cases rise.
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Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club
The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares.
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Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react
Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed.
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Grab seeks US listing with $40bn valuation: report
The fast-growing company operates the dominant ride-hailing app across much of South East Asia.
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Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club
The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares.
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Covid-19: Thailand delays AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after blood clot fears
The delay comes after a number of countries, including Denmark and Norway, suspended use of the jab.
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De Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims
Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.
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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?
The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.
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Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions
Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians.
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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?
Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.
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Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years?
What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long.
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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’
Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village.
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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.
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Running from terror in north-east Mozambique
A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions.
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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.
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Households 'buy 3.2 million pets in lockdown'
Many have bought pets in response to social isolation, but there are concerns about animal welfare.
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Royal Mail to trial Sunday parcel delivery
The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.
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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home
The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.
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Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing
The streaming platform is requiring some users to verify they're authorised to access the account.
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The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral
A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Rolls-Royce plunges into the red on air travel hit
The aircraft-engine maker's boss says 2020 was an "unprecedented" year after the collapse in air travel.
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Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections
Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted.
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Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit
The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly.
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Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting
The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India.
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Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity.
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Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting
The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India.
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Australians to be offered half-price flights to boost local tourism
Travel subsidies will help the local tourism sector recover from the pandemic, PM Scott Morrison says.
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Malaysia High Court rules Christians can use 'Allah'
The issue of non-Muslims using the word to refer to God had previously sparked tensions and violence.
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Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity.
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Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill
The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured.
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Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?
Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.
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The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it
Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character.
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Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit
The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly.
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Fukushima disaster ten years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’
Ten years on from Japan’s Fukushima disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared.
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Hamed Bakayoko: Ivory Coast's PM dies in Germany
Hamed Bakayoko died of cancer, the authorities say, days after his 56th birthday.
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Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?
Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so?
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'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'
The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs.
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Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’
Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe".
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Covid: The man with "super antibodies"
John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.
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Thirty years of BBC World News
BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales
The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring.
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CEO Secrets: Talking to male investors about bras can be 'awkward'
Tanya Robertson of lingerie firm Womanhood explains how she pitches her business to male investors.
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Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000
The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'
Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses.
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China and Russia to build lunar space station
The two countries will create research facilities on the surface and/or in the moon's orbit.
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Richard Pusey: Australian admits filming taunts of dying policewoman
Richard Pusey pleads guilty to outraging public decency by filming a policewoman as she lay dying.
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Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'
Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses.
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Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper
The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal.
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Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper
The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal.
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Meghan and Harry: Questions the US had about Oprah interview
Why did the duchess hand over her passport, what is "The Firm" and other lingering questions.
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Why a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman
When a white Dutch author was chosen to translate Gorman's work the decision was swiftly reversed.
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Uganda's missing: Hundreds of families fear for those taken away
The harrowing tales from Uganda from the families of those who have been detained after a series of raids.
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Air passenger duty: Review of tax on domestic flights planned
Boris Johnson says he wants to see air passenger duties on UK flights fall to help neglected areas.
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Fukushima disaster: What happened at the nuclear plant?
A tsunami struck the Japanese plant in 2011, leading to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
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Syria: Two women, ten years on
Two Syrian women reflect on how their lives have changed, ten years after a popular uprising against the government began.
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Covid: Hospitals in Brazilian cities 'close to collapse'
More than 80% of ICU beds are occupied in the capitals of 25 of the country's 27 states, a report warns.
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Fake heiress Anna Sorokin: 'Crime pays, in a way'
Con woman Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, tells the BBC she has been misrepresented by the media.
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Derek Chauvin trial: What are the questions asked of potential jurors?
Minneapolis locals ponder the questions that potential Derek Chauvin trial jurors are being asked.
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Abducted, shackled and forced to marry at 12
Up to 1,000 Christian, Hindu and Sikh girls are abducted in Pakistan every year, forced to convert to Islam, then married.
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Fukushima 10 years on: How the 'triple disaster' unfolded
Japan's most powerful earthquake on record caused a tsunami and a nuclear power plant meltdown.
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Money launderers 'prey on generation Covid'
Promises via social media to make "quick cash" are attracting those struggling for work, banks say.
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'Right to repair' law to come in this summer
Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers for the first time.
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Coronavirus: How airlines stay safe to fly
Amid Covid-19, airlines are finding ways to keep their aircraft and staff ready to fly again.
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Shops return to rural Sweden but are now staff-free
In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops.
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George Floyd: First jurors for Derek Chauvin trial chosen
Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial began on Tuesday with three individuals selected.
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Greece violence: Officers injured in police brutality protests
People took to the streets in response to a video that appeared to show a man being beaten by officers.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
India rebukes UK MPs over farmers' protest debate
India criticises "false assertions" during a parliamentary debate on its "domestic issues".
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'Hybrid working will become the norm'
The return to the office after the pandemic will be only partial, says global workspace provider IWG.
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'Hybrid working will become the norm'
The return to the office after the pandemic will be only partial, says global workspace provider IWG.
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UK businesses caught buying five-star Google reviews
Consumer group Which? staged a sting operation to investigate fake Google reviews in the UK.
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The secret New York apartment behind my bathroom mirror
New Yorker Samantha Hartsoe's TikTok of her discovery of a secret flat was a viral sensation.
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Aboriginal Australians: Victoria to hold inquiry into impact of colonisation
In a national first, Victoria will examine injustices against Aboriginal people since British settlement.
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Thailand launches yacht quarantine for tourists
It already allows visitors to spend their quarantine on a golf course in an effort to boost tourism.
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Thailand launches yacht quarantine for tourists
It already allows visitors to spend their quarantine on a golf course in an effort to boost tourism.
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Women's Day: Protesters clash with police in Mexico
Officers forced back protesters with tear gas and riot shields in Mexico City's main square.
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Sales of school uniforms surge ahead of reopening
Demand for uniforms, computers and household accessories rose after plans to ease lockdown were published.
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Zoom founder Eric Yuan transfers $6bn of his shares
His personal wealth soared as the video conferencing platform became a household name during the pandemic.
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Zoom founder Eric Yuan transfers $6bn of his shares
His personal wealth soared as the video conferencing platform became a household name during the pandemic.
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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'
Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.
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Nigeria kidnappings: The Chibok captive who defied Boko Haram
Naomi Adamu was abducted by Islamist militants from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014 and spent three years in captivity.
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Myanmar coup: The shadowy business empire funding the Tatmadaw
Advocacy groups are calling for sanctions against the military's secretive business interests.
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Sidhique Kappan: Jailed and 'tortured' for trying to report a rape
Indian journalist Sidhique Kappan was arrested while trying to cover a story of rape for his website.
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Sweden leads way in using tech to boost rural retailing
In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops.
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Afghanistan: Will America's 'moonshot' peace plan work?
American officials have a new draft peace deal, but Afghans worry it could make the violence worse.
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Sainsbury's warns of national shortage of pet food pouches
The retailer is running low on dog and cat food pouches and warns the issue will be "ongoing" in 2021.
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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.
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Coronavirus: Divers find Philippine reef covered with single-use face masks
Divers in the Philippines find personal protective equipment (PPE) among rubbish on a coral reef.
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Myanmar coup: UN calls for release of 'trapped' protesters
About 200 people are thought to have been trapped by security forces in a district of Yangon since Monday.
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Zoroastrians try matchmaking to keep religion alive
Zoroastrians are turning to matchmaking and fertility treatment in a bid to keep their 3000-year-old religion alive.
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Monday, March 8, 2021
BP staff set to work from home two days a week
The oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer.
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Yemen war: Many feared dead after fire at migrant detention centre
As many as 30 people may have died at the facility, which was holding migrants mostly from Ethiopia.
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Deliveroo boss Will Shu: 'I was never into start-ups'
Will Shu's comments come as the food delivery firm sets out flotation plans but reports another loss.
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Oprah interview: Meghan 'didn't want to be alive anymore'
In a deeply personal TV interview, Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey that she did not get help when she asked for it.
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Virgin sues partner over claims about its brand value
Brightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.
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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher
The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist.
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Virgin sues partner over claims about its brand value
Brightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.
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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher
The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist.
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China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away
While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.
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China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away
While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.
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Afghanistan conflict: US warns of new Taliban 'spring offensive'
The militant group could make rapid gains in Afghanistan when US troops pull out, officials say.
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What's causing vaccine delays in some Asian countries?
In Asia, some vaccination programmes are either yet to begin, or are at a very early stage.
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George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected in Derek Chauvin trial?
The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd puts the US jury system under the spotlight.
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The woman with HIV helping others have a 'good death'
In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone.
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Coming 2 America: 'The first black fairytale' revisited
Actress Nomzamo Mbatha on the importance of Coming 2 America "celebrating blackness" on screen.
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Covid child brides: 'My family told me to marry at 14'
A Unicef report shows ten million more underage girls may be forced to marry due to the pandemic.
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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'
Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.
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Cladding rules: New guidance to help flat owners stuck in 'limbo'
The recommendations aim to reduce the number of safety checks banks request on blocks of flats.
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Women set for '£100,000 pension pay gap' with men
A young woman today would have to work 40 years more to retire with the same amount, research suggests.
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'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare. It's hurtful'
The stories of two US women who lost their jobs early on in the pandemic - and haven't worked since.
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Could lab-grown meat help tackle climate change?
Last year Singapore approved the sale of 'chicken' grown in a lab. What is it exactly - and could it be better for the planet?
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Covid-19: The Kiribati sailors stranded 8,000 miles from home
Covid border closures mean hundreds of thousands of sailors are being prevented from returning home.
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The ballerina dancing on ice for a real ‘swan lake’
Ilmira Bagrautinova from the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre danced in -15C to save a natural beauty spot.
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Sunday, March 7, 2021
US pastor on leave after Melania Trump 'trophy wife' comments
Stewart-Allen Clark offered advice to women on weight and clothing and commented on Melania Trump.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe released but faces new court date
The British-Iranian was jailed in Iran in 2016 on spying charges, which she has always denied.
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Myanmar coup: Party official dies in custody after security raids
Activists say the worker for Aung San Suu Kyi's party was beaten after being arrested.
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Senegal protests: Teenager killed in clashes after Ousmane Sonko's arrest
Five people are now known to have died after protests over opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's arrest.
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Uighurs: Chinese foreign minister says genocide claims 'absurd'
The Chinese government has been accused of trying to destroy the Uighur minority in north-west China.
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Deliveroo to hand riders up to £10,000 in UK float
The food delivery firm, set to be valued at $7bn (£5bn), will also offer shares to takeaway customers.
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Covid: Dalai Lama urges others to get vaccinated as he receives first shot
The Tibetan spiritual leader urges others to "take this injection" as he gets the AstraZeneca jab.
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Pope Francis to visit regions of Iraq once held by Islamic State
The Roman Catholic leader will also celebrate Mass at an event expected to attract 10,000 people.
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Ikea boss warns tariffs will lead to higher prices
Jesper Brodin, who heads the firm, says he fears global trade tensions will mean customers must pay more.
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George Floyd trial: Why is it so important?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.
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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $1.9tn but what's in it?
A guide to the Democrats' package of recovery measures to help Americans struggling in the pandemic.
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Raya and the Last Dragon: Disney's new heroine representing 670 million people
After almost 90 years of animated films, Disney has finally ventured into South East Asia.
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Who truly was the most dishonest president?
Past US presidents have left a legacy of untruths ranging from the bizarre to the horrifying.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'We're the government and we know what you're doing'
The BBC's Girmay Gebru recounts his experience of being detained in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
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Syria war: 'This is the price we had to pay for freedom'
Syrian civilians describe the devastating impact 10 years of war has had on them.
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Fortnite: From piano player to pro gamer - aged just eight
Joseph Deen tells the BBC about his ambitions after signing with a professional esports team.
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DR Congo's Virunga National Park: The deadly job of protecting gorillas
In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.
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How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics
A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.
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Ikea boss warns tariffs will lead to higher prices
Jesper Brodin, who heads the firm, says he fears global trade tensions will mean customers must pay more.
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What's your pension invested in?
While pension pots are going green, how easy is it to dump investments in tobacco or gambling?
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The clinic where India's temple elephants come to recuperate
The facility gives 'a break' to elephants who live in captivity at temples in India.
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US bombers deployed to Arctic skies from Norway base
The US has deployed long-range bomber planes to Norway, in a move seen as a message to Russia.
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Hunger Games salute used to protest against Asia’s military regimes
The three-fingered gesture has become a defining symbol of Thailand and Myanmar protests - but why?
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