Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues.
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Saturday, March 20, 2021
Mar-a-Lago: 'Covid outbreak' at Trump's Florida residence
Parts of the Mar-a-Lago resort, where the former US president lives, have reportedly been closed.
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No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics
No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of the pandemic.
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Icelandic volcano erupts near Reykjavik
Aerial footage shows lava snaking its way down after the eruption.
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Domestic violence: Turkey pulls out of Istanbul convention
Human rights groups say the move is a "huge setback" to efforts to combat domestic violence.
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Covid-19: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive
He was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home.
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Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods
Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast.
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Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge
Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide.
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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations
Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show.
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Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?
Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators.
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Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?
China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone
A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.
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Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space
Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die.
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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll
The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates.
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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence
Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in.
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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war
Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support.
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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished.
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'This child was alive again'
The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.
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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.
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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.
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Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism
The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill
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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts.
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Friday, March 19, 2021
Labour seeks probe over Cameron Greensill lobbying
Report alleges former Prime Minister met officials to push for business for collapse finance firm.
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Builders told to remove 'unfair' ground rent terms
Competition watchdog says Countryside and Taylor Wimpey must change contracts or face legal action.
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Face editing: Japanese biker tricks internet into thinking he is a young woman
The 50-year-old biker said he thought his social media followers would not want to see an old "uncle".
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China sending children of exiled Uighur parents to orphanages, says Amnesty
Young Uighur children are taken into orphanages without parents' consent, Amnesty International says.
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Chinese granny who fought off attacker in US praised for bravery
The 76-year-old was waiting to cross the street in San Francisco when she was punched, reports say.
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Anti-Asian violence: 'He slashed me from cheek-to-cheek'
Asian Americans across the US have faced a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic.
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At least 25 tornadoes rip through southern US
Powerful storms have swept through the region, wrecking havoc in parts of Mississippi and Alabama.
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UK government borrowing hits highest February level on record
The government borrowed £19.1bn last month, the highest figure for that month since records began.
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Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict
Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada.
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Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays
The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games.
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Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week
First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health.
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US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks
This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing.
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Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week
First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health.
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Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid
The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market.
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Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid
The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market.
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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy
At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico.
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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government
Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?
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How Covid has changed where we want to live
Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.
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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced
Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.
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MPs say hospitals face disruption as PFI contracts end
Hundreds of facilities built through private finance initiatives are due to be handed over to the government.
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'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'
After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows.
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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'
Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.
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Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape
The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual.
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash
Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse.
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US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms
Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim.
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Grants to buy electric vehicles to be cut to £2,500
A government decision to reduce subsidies 'sends the wrong message', says the motor industry.
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Atlanta shootings: 'It's scary just to be an Asian American woman.'
Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings.
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US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms
Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim.
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Donald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency
The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult
Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig.
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Donald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency
The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Chinese billionaire abruptly quits firm he founded
Colin Huang steps down as chairman of Pinduoduo as it becomes China's biggest shopping platform.
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Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion.
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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies
Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.
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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India
An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.
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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout
People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.
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'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette
Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.
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Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on
Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people.
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US-China relations: Adversary or partner?
Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship
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Liberty Steel: Nationalise company if necessary, says Ed Miliband
The Shadow Business Secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse.
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Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days
Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world.
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The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown
The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving.
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Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties.
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Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish HDP opposition party
The Peoples' Democratic Party denounces a prosecutor's case against it as a "blow to democracy".
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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.
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Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid
In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'
The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.
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What we wish we'd known about infertility
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.
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Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas
No motive has yet been established for the attacks in the area around Atlanta, Georgia.
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Australia to send Papua New Guinea vaccines as cases surge
With rising infection rates, Papua New Guinea's fragile healthcare system is under pressure.
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French bulldogs close in on Labradors as most popular US dog
Their popularity among celebrities is thought to have added to the rise of the French bulldog.
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Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour
The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps.
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LeBron James becomes partner of Liverpool FC owners
The basketball legend becomes a minor partner in the sports group that also owns the Boston Red Sox.
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Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated
Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab.
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Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour
The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps.
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Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge
President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths.
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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche
A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.
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LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'
A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children.
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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern
Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.
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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China
The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.
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Mental health and scams: 'I'd have paid anything to make me feel better'
A charity calls for protection against online scams, as one victim tells of how she was pressurised to pay.
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P&O Cruises says travellers will need vaccinations
Customers will have to prove they have had two coronavirus jabs to get on the company's cruises.
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Refund plan for energy bills when direct debits are too high
Energy regulator Ofgem says customers' overpayments are being used to pay for "unsustainable business".
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ATM withdrawals drop by £37bn during year of Covid
The number of trips to cash machines has fallen by 43%, but the amount withdrawn on each visit has risen.
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So you want a career in building computer games?
A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.
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Cladding crisis: 'Repairs could cost more than our flat is worth'
A couple paying for cladding replacement say the costs could leave them bankrupt or with crippling loans.
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Indianapolis deadly shootings 'started after stimulus cheque row'
A man now facing murder charges had wanted some of his girlfriend's payout, according to court papers.
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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing
BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.
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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation
Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
What is this Arctic walrus doing off the Irish coast?
The rare sighting was captured by a local man and his five-year-old daughter in County Kerry.
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Dutch head to polls as Covid crisis looms large
The election comes after a government crisis and during the country's strictest lockdown to date.
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AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab
Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects.
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China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure
Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets.
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Mozambique insurgency: Militants beheading children, aid agency reports
Save the Children says Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado have killed children as young as 11.
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China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure
Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets.
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Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began
Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training.
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'
Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder".
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'Thorntons says it's closing stores - but we're still open'
Mark Rees and wife Katy say they've had worried calls from staff after the chocolate maker said all stores would close.
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Tinder to introduce in-app background checks
One of the world's most popular dating apps will add the paid service later this year.
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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.
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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era
A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.
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Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation'
Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988?
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.
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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.
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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people
The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.
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Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'
Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended.
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'The last year for theatre has been hell'
One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact.
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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.
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Why are flowers getting more expensive?
Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.
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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'
The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.
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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military
Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.
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Monday, March 15, 2021
Grammys 2021: Five weird and wonderful moments
Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion all put on a spectacle. But who are Silk Sonic?
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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives
Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".
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Chinese economy continues its pandemic bounce back
World's second largest economy saw factory output surge more than 30% in the first two months of 2021.
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US remains top arms exporter and grows market share
Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms.
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International arms deals stay stable during pandemic
Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms.
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Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe.
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Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs
It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says.
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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film
Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game.
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Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign
The US president wants to await the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film
Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game.
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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court
They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.
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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century
The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.
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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories
The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.
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What Macron doesn't get about colonialism
The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.
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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.
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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'
The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.
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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised
Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.
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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.
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Covid food delivery: 'You need passion and energy'
Online takeaway deliveries have soared in the pandemic and some firms are stronger for making them.
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Goodbye to the original celebrity private jet
Learjet will stop production this year, having created the private jet market for the super-rich.
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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'
Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.
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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees
More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war
How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
Brutal crackdown continues on Myanmar protesters
At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported.
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Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown
More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue.
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Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing
The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events.
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Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute
Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday.
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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'
The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?
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Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway.
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Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass
People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.
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North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts
The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say.
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US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge
US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children.
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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.
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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.
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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.
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The algorithm for the perfect biryani
A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.
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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'
Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.
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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction
The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.
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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66
Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.
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Live music is back... behind a New York shop window
Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops.
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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.
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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?
Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.
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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'
Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.
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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets
An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.
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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers
Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.
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When will I be able to see my mum?
Mother's Day is hard if your mother is overseas and you don't know when you'll be able to travel again.
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Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters
Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows.
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