Breonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing

The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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