Kim Kardashian joins those lamenting the news about the second series of the popular Netflix show.
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Saturday, April 3, 2021
Spain drug bust: 'Speedboat smugglers' arrested
Some 100 suspected gang members are accused of trafficking cannabis from Morocco.
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Graffiti art defaced by spectators at South Korea gallery
A couple visiting the South Korean gallery painted over the piece thinking it was participatory art.
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Suez Canal traffic jam caused by stuck ship Ever Given 'cleared'
The last vessels blocked by the Ever Given have now passed through the Suez Canal, authorities say.
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Deshaun Watson: Houston Texans quarterback being investigated by police amid 21 civil lawsuits
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is being investigated by police amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour and sexual assault.
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Egypt mummies to pass through Cairo in ancient rulers' parade
The Cairo spectacle will see the remains of 18 kings and four queens taken to a new resting place.
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Taiwan: Prosecutors seek arrest after train crash which killed 50
A construction manager's lorry is suspected of sliding on to train tracks, causing the derailment.
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Covid-19: Italy begins strict Easter lockdown
The measures come as Italy battles a third wave of the pandemic, with more than 20,000 new cases daily.
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Street racing: They're fast, Atlanta's furious
Screeching tyres disturb the peace in Atlanta, Georgia, as street racers claim the city's highways.
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The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'
South Africa has faced a wave of Covid misinformation, but volunteers are fighting back.
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Week in pictures: 27 March - 2 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Friday, April 2, 2021
Taiwan: Rescue efforts after train derailment
Rescuers are trying to access several badly damaged carriages as up to 200 people remain trapped.
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Covid 19: Pakistan among new countries added to England's travel ban list
Travel from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya or the Philippines will not be allowed from 9 April.
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USS Johnston: Sub dives to deepest-known shipwreck
A submersible has reached the USS Johnston, which lies 6.5km beneath the waves in the Pacific.
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Italian restaurant owner wrongly targeted by US sanctions
It was a case of mistaken identity for the restaurant owner in Verona who has now been taken off blacklist.
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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend in hospital with Covid-19
The cricket legend says he is in hospital "as a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice".
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Africa's week in pictures: 26 March-1 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
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Michelle Obama: Girls 'all give me hope'
Speaking to girls from London schools, the former US first lady had inspiring messages to share.
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Taiwan: Dozens feared dead after train derails inside tunnel
Rescuers are struggling to access four carriages inside a tunnel that are "badly damaged".
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Stock markets hit new records on Biden spending plan
Asian markets have edged higher after optimistic investors pushed Wall Street to new highs overnight.
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Stock markets hit new records on Biden spending plan
Asian markets have edged higher after optimistic investors pushed Wall Street to new highs overnight.
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Italian restaurant owner wrongly targeted by US sanctions
It was a case of mistaken identity for the restaurant owner in Verona who has now been taken off blacklist.
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Dutch PM Rutte narrowly survives no-confidence vote
Mark Rutte is accused of lying and trying to sideline an MP during talks to form a governing coalition.
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Australia: geologist beaten up by 'angriest octopus' on beach
In a video, the octopus can be seen in shallow waters lashing out at geologist Lance Karlson.
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Oxfam suspends two aid workers amid sex exploitation claims in DR Congo
Some staff fear the charity has not learnt the lessons of the 2018 Haiti scandal, the Times reports.
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What it's like driving across the new Irish trade border
Three months since the creation of the new Irish trade border, the BBC travelled with a lorry driver.
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Nike wins lawsuit over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
The art collective that sold the customised Nike sneakers has shipped all but one of the 666 pairs.
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Bottling it: How breweries have survived lockdown
Over the three national lockdowns most pubs have been shut, meaning breweries have had to adapt.
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James Charles: YouTube star admits to messaging underage boys
The 21-year-old posted a video on YouTube addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18.
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Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals
In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas.
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'The grim reality of reporting in China that forced me out’
Beijing is ruthlessly shutting down reporters, says John Sudworth, who was forced to move to Taiwan.
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Celebrities in Australia anger stranded citizens over 'double standard'
Dozens of Hollywood stars have relocated during the pandemic while many Australians remain shut out.
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Solitary confinement: New York bans prison isolation over 15 days
New York is bringing in solitary confinement reforms amid calls for changes throughout the US system.
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Riz Ahmed: 'Listening is not just with your ears'
The Oscar-nominated star of Sound of Metal on why it was his hardest and most rewarding screen role.
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through
Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.
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Google rejigs remote working as its reopens offices
The tech giant said it will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it.
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Google rejigs remote working as its reopens offices
The tech giant said it will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it.
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Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat
North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying.
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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief
WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.
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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California
Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised".
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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief
WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.
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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan
Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.
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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests
The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests.
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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March
Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures.
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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan
Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.
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Microsoft to sell augmented reality goggles to army
The tech giant will provide around 120,000 headsets to the US army in a 10-year deal worth $21.9bn.
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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.
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'I have put everything into my winery'
South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.
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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial
Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.
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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident
The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.
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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend
The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.
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Can a VR headset or pot plant boost productivity?
From peloton bikes to teabags - how the corporate world is motivating home workers.
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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'
An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout.
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Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'
Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.
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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?
Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.
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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.
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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'
With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Deliveroo shares drop 30% on stock market debut
Deliveroo shares open well below expected price after big investors' attitude to company soured.
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New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman
The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements.
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Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia'
Military police detain a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging secret documents, say police.
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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths
The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival.
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Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered
The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January.
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Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide
Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied.
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Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'
The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.
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Nashville floods kill four people
The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.
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Volvo goes global with its Swedish family values
The Chinese-owned carmaker will offer its generous parental leave scheme to 40,000 employees globally.
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Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values
The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally.
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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.
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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90
G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.
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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.
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Xiaomi to invest $10bn in electric vehicle race
The Chinese phone maker is entering a competitive market to build electric cars of the future.
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Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal
The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.
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Biden's dog Major bites again at White House
Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.
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The businesses counting the cost of Brexit red tape
Three months since the end of the transition period, bosses share their stories of how trade has changed.
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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights
The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.
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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'
How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.
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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.
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The cost of speaking up against China
Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.
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Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers
A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists.
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China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal
The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody
Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered".
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Easter egg sales 'soar by almost 50%'
Spending on Easter eggs is up by almost £50m, research suggests, as people prepare for weekend celebrations.
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Liberty Steel nationalisation 'an option' says business secretary
Kwasi Kwarteng concerned about "black box" structure of firm but won't rule out public ownership,
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Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees
Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued".
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Wetherspoon plans new pubs and jobs if ‘no further lockdowns’
The chain plans to open 18 new pubs and upgrade others, but only if there are no more Covid restrictions.
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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway
Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.
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Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M
Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs.
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Suez Canal reopens after giant stranded ship is freed
It took almost a week to dislodge a giant container ship blocking one the world's busiest trade routes.
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Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'
Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb.
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US to seize Top Glove products over labour abuses
Customs and Border Protection says the Malaysian firm uses forced labour to make disposable gloves.
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Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle
President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic.
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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".
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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.
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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.
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'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'
Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust.
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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?
AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine.
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How bees and drones team up to find landmines
Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.
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Is this the future for international business deals?
A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".
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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms
The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.
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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.
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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.
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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?
Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.
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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'
Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.
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Monday, March 29, 2021
Credit Suisse and Nomura warn of hedge fund hit to profits
Major investment banks warn of losses after hedge fund crisis sparks share dump of billons of pounds.
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Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers
Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase.
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Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.
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Deliveroo flotation price to be at bottom of target range
The food delivery business says it is pricing shares "responsibly" amid “volatile” market conditions.
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French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill
The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people.
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Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'
Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran.
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Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99
Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.
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BBC reporter records phone call with fraudster
BBC Money Box reporter Dan Whitworth was phoned by a fraudster and managed to record the call.
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George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice
Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.
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Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship partially freed from shoreline
The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later.
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India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown
A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown.
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Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle
Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet.
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Ever Given: Stranded Suez container ship reported freed
Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat.
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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery
Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province.
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China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut
Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.
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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause
The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?
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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.
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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'
Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.
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Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'
Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry?
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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.
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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd
The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events.
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Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building
The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building.
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Liberty Steel won't receive £170m bailout
The government refuses a request for £170m to support the struggling metals group.
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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia
The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".
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ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies
See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.
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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president ordered to pay damages to journalist
A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information.
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Green Homes Grant scheme to insulate houses axed
Homeowners were invited to apply for grants to insulate houses but the scheme is being suddenly ended.
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Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine
Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found.
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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.
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Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing
Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar.
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Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues
Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday.
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Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues.
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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover
International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.
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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs
Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.
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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor
Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.
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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes
A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.
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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree
Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.
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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff
Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.
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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers
Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.
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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".
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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?
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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.
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Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.
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Jedward shave off their famous quiffs for cancer charity
The Irish twins removed each other's quiffs live on TV in memory of their late mother.
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Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'
Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say.
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