Giorgos Karaivaz was shot with a silenced weapon by two men on a moped outside his home in Athens.
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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Saint Vincent volcano: Island awakes to ash and sulphur smell
Inhabitants of St Vincent wake up to "extremely heavy ash fall" after the La Soufrière volcano erupted.
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Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules
More than 100 diners at a Paris restaurant are fined and the manager arrested for violating Covid restrictions.
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Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules.
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Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules.
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Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme.
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Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says.
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Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence
India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup.
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South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures
The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing.
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From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates
Eighteen presidential candidates are trying to convince Peruvians tired of politics to vote for them.
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Friday, April 9, 2021
Antiretrovirals: Plight of HIV patients over ARV drug shortage in Kenya
A tax dispute has led to a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and HIV testing kits in Kenya.
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Greta Thunberg: I don't think I'll be going to COP26
She told the BBC she was concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on attendance at COP26.
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Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'
Marine scientists set out to study the 'year of the quiet ocean' following the pandemic.
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Home movers have a spring in their step, says the Halifax
The stamp duty holiday extension led to a "resurgence" in the housing market in March, the Halifax says.
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'Lost golden city' found in Egypt reveals lives of ancient pharaohs
The city near Luxor has been hailed as one of the most important finds since Tutankhamun's tomb.
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability.
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Taiwan drought helps man retrieve phone dropped in lake a year ago
Taiwan is suffering from its worst drought in decades, but one man has found a silver lining.
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US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology.
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South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
Iran seized the ship in January near the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the two countries.
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Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice
It is now advising Australians aged under 50 to get another vaccine, causing concerns over supplies.
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Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US.
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'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds.
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Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?
A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient.
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'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds.
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Coronavirus: Cost of testing 'is too much for people to travel'
The government cannot yet confirm whether international travel could resume in May.
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Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US.
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Down's syndrome: 'Having a job makes me feel safe'
Only 5.6% of adults with learning disabilities were in full-time employment last year, research shows.
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Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?
President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and resisted lockdowns but now faces a major crisis.
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Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles
Many companies want to exploit deep sea minerals but campaigners warn it could damage fragile ecosystems.
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Sexual health: 'I can't tell my mum I'm having sex'
In conservative Singapore, start-ups are giving people discreet access to sexual health products.
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Markus Söder: Star Trek fan who could boldly go and lead Germany
A veteran Bavarian leader is tipped to run for chancellor as the Merkel era ends this year.
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How US history explains vaccine passport scepticism
Yellow fever, slavery and distrust of government all contributed to resistance to official checks.
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Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?
Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests?
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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists
The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar.
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Myanmar's ex-ambassador locked out of embassy
Kyaw Zwar Minn spent Wednesday night asleep in his car outside the embassy, saying the military attaché locked him out.
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Turkey blames EU in 'sofagate' diplomatic spat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left standing when meeting Turkey's leader.
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What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
Brexit, paramilitaries and the fallout from an IRA man's funeral lie behind rising loyalist tension.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Israel stops to remember victims
Traffic stopped and people stood in silence to honour the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during World War Two.
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Neighbours: Independent review launched over racism claims
Fremantle Media, which produces the Australian soap, said it did not tolerate discrimination.
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Morrisons to stop selling plastic carrier bags
The supermarket chain will remove 100 million plastic carrier bags from its network over the next year.
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Czech Republic vaccines: European court backs mandatory pre-school jabs
Families had challenged the Czech government's ban on unvaccinated children entering pre-schools.
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Caroline Jurie: Mrs World arrested over Sri Lanka pageant bust-up
The beauty queen and another contestant are arrested after a fracas at the Mrs Sri Lanka pageant.
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ENA: Macron to scrap French leaders' elite training school
A degree from the ENA has been the passport to the upper echelons of French politics for decades.
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US gun violence: Joe Biden to target 'ghost guns'
The move comes after mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta last month, in which 18 people died.
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Asos gains 1.5 million customers in six months
The online fashion group now has 25 million customers around the world.
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Myanmar: Celebrity model arrested amid coup crackdown
Paing Takhon has millions of fans and had openly posted against the military coup
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Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change targets
Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says.
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Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?
Microsoft says firmware cyber-attacks are on the rise, but enterprises are not paying attention.
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Beijing now has more billionaires than any city
China's capital has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes.
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Beijing now has more billionaires than any city
The city has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes.
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Indian Premier League: The risks of hosting the IPL during a pandemic
The world's richest cricket tournament will see eight teams play 60 games behind closed doors.
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Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'losing sensation in legs and hands'
The Putin critic has been diagnosed with spinal hernias and his health is worsening, a lawyer says.
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The woman who took on Google and won
When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back.
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Call My Agent star joins plea to reopen French theatres
Grégory Montel believes the French government must allow theatres and cinemas to start working again.
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The water fight over the shrinking Colorado River
Global warming is shrinking the Colorado River. That means less water for 40 million people.
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Letter from Africa: Kenyans protest over growing debt
Kenyans urge potential lenders to stop giving the government money over fears of growing debt.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand?
India is a big player in vaccine production - but its largest manufacturer has said its production is under 'stress'
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Taiwan accuses China of 'vaccine diplomacy' in Paraguay
It is claimed that Beijing promised millions of doses to Paraguay if it severed ties with Taipei.
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Buddhist monk freed from flooded cave in Thailand after four days
Monk who entered cave "to sit in contemplation" is rescued by divers after four days trapped inside.
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Covid vaccines: Can Australia blame its woes on Europe?
Australia says the EU's move to block an AstraZeneca order is to blame for its vaccine delays.
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French winemakers fight frost with fire
Winemakers in France are trying to save their crops amid a sudden drop in temperatures.
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Scotland needs 'Google-sized' changes on economy
A report by Sir Tom Hunter calls for radical change if economic growth is to match countries such as Denmark and Norway.
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TikTok: Teen saves boy after seeing crash on livestream
The 13-year-old raised the alarm after the boy crashed his quad bike during a live feed.
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Leeds Bradford Airport development plan ruling delayed
The government is to take more time to examine a £150m scheme to redevelop Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Dubai deports group over nude balcony shoot
A Russian man and 12 Ukrainian women are among those deported from the UAE after the stunt.
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Crate escape: Search for Irishmen who airmailed Brian Robson home
Were you in Australia in 1965? Did you help a homesick Welsh friend send himself home in a crate?
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Deliveroo shares rise 2% on first full trading day
Wednesday marks the first day of trading for 70,000 retail investors who have bought shares in Deliveroo.
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NYC doormen fired for not intervening in attack
The staff are accused of watching an attack on a 65-year-old Asian-American woman in Manhattan.
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Even 'dungers' are too pricey in NZ property market
Covid-containing New Zealand has the most unaffordable housing market among developed nations.
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Xinjiang cotton: Western brands blurred on China TV
Western brands are being targeted in China for expressing concern over Uyghur forced labour claims.
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US restaurants face ketchup packet shortage amid Covid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic leads to a surge in demand for single-use packs of the popular condiment.
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India Covid-19: 'No end in sight' as doctors battle second wave
Indian doctors say they are already feeling overwhelmed as Covid cases rise sharply in the country.
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Toshiba confirms $20bn buyout bid from equity fund
The scandal-hit Japanese electronics giant has received an offer from CVC Capital Partners.
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Covid: Brazil has more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time
Hospitals are overcrowded, with people dying as they wait for treatment, as cases continue to surge.
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Kim Kardashian West joins billionaire club
Forbes business magazine adds the US reality TV star to its list of the super-rich.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies
Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies.
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Jordan's royal rift: A family feud erupts - but who's actually involved?
An alleged coup plot has brought Jordan's royal family to global attention. So, who's involved?
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Georgia voting: Fact-checking claims about the new election law
Democrats say it restricts voting rights, but Republicans disagree - so what does the new law do?
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Inner Light: The children surviving conflict in DR Congo
Hugh Kinsella Cunningham documents the lives of children caught up in conflict in DR Congo.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads
Brazil has recorded more than 13m Covid cases, while Uruguay and Paraguay saw record daily deaths.
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Greenland election: Melting ice and mining project on the agenda
Just 56,000 people will vote but the US, China and others have a stake in the result.
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Jordan Prince Hamzah: Reporting on 'destabilisation plot' banned
News about an alleged plot involving the ex-crown prince is too sensitive to be reported, officials say.
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Israel's Netanyahu tasked with forming new government
Israel's president gives Benjamin Netanyahu first shot after elections produced no clear winner.
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Credit Suisse axes bosses after huge losses
The Swiss bank's risk chief is leaving after it revealed the fallout from two major clients.
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Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?
After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet.
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'Why do I feel pressure to be an entrepreneur?'
Having a side hustle isn't for everyone.
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Iran nuclear deal: US joins Vienna talks aimed at reviving accord
The Vienna meeting will discuss how the US can lift sanctions and Iran return to full compliance.
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Covid-19 vaccination: India ramps up vaccines as daily cases hit 100,000
The world's biggest inoculation drive aims to cover 250 million people by July.
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EasyJet: Two test travel plan is too expensive
The airline claims the cost of pre and post-travel testing could exceed the price of a plane ticket.
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Peacocks stores back in business as buyout saves 2,000 jobs
The fashion chain will be brought back to life by former senior executive saving 200 stores.
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Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'has cough and temperature'
The Russian opposition leader says three people in his prison unit are being treated for tuberculosis.
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Credit Suisse axes bosses and bonuses Greensill and Archegos losses
The Swiss bank's risk chief is leaving after it revealed the fallout from two major clients.
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Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel
Both nations have contained Covid outbreaks and sustained very low or near-zero infection rates.
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Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel
Both nations have contained Covid outbreaks and sustained very low or near-zero infection rates.
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Hunter Biden on addiction: My life is not a tabloid
The US president's son talks to the BBC about addiction, grief and his scrutinised work in Ukraine.
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Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to skip Games over Covid-19 fears
The announcement puts an end to Seoul's hopes of using the Games to engage with Pyongyang.
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Janet Yellen pledges greater US international co-operation
Janet Yellen signals global co-operation is back on the agenda for world's biggest economy.
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Janet Yellen pledges greater US international co-operation
Janet Yellen signals global co-operation is back on the agenda for world's biggest economy.
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Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?
After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet.
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Jordan's Prince Hamzah pledges allegiance to king after mediation
Prince Hamzah issues a statement hours after mediation saying he is committed to the constitution.
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Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle
As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way.
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Nigeria's Efik queen wants to take royal meetings online
A queen from southern Nigerian argues that she is better placed to know what her people need.
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Monday, April 5, 2021
Covid in Scotland: Hairdressers and homeware shops reopen
Non-essential click and collect services are also able to resume business as Covid restrictions ease.
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Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair
The US Supreme Court has handed Google a major win in a decade-long battle over copied code.
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Covid rule-breaker 'dies after exercise punishment'
The man was allegedly forced to do exercises after buying water during a curfew in the Philippines.
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Godzilla Vs. Kong reports monster box office sales
The film has set a new record for pandemic-era filmgoing, making more than $385m (£205m) globally.
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Ghanaian authorities investigate after 60 dead dolphins appear
Officials warn people not to eat the dolphins given that it is still unclear why they died.
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Tigray crisis: The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopians in conflict
The Canadian popstar says his "heart breaks for innocent civilians being senselessly murdered".
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Turkey detains admirals who criticised giant Istanbul canal
The 10 retired admirals had questioned a costly canal project backed by President Erdogan.
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Mozambique town Palma 'retaken' from militant Islamists
The military says it is now fully in control of Palma, which was invaded by militants on 24 March.
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Dubai police arrest group over nude balcony shoot
Eight Russian women are among those detained for public debauchery, the Russian consulate said.
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Chadwick Boseman wins and other SAG Awards highlights
Taylor Simone Ledward accepted her late husband's Screen Actors Guild Award for best actor.
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Covid: Paris police probe 'secret luxury dinner parties'
French authorities investigate after an undercover video claims to show secret luxury dining.
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Thandie Newton reverts to original spelling of first name, Thandiwe
The actress has previously been known an Thandie, an anglicised version of her name.
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Penguin Random House keeps furlough cash despite strong sales
Like other publishers, it has seen demand for books surge during lockdown.
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Jordan's Prince Hamzah vows to defy 'house arrest' orders
Prince Hamzah says he will not stay quiet after he was accused of plotting to destabilise the state.
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Taiwan train crash: 'Can you let me hug her again?'
Survivors of Taiwan's worst rail accident in decades share their heartbreaking stories of loss.
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Screen Actors Guild Awards: Trial of Chicago 7 takes top prize
People from ethnic minorities win in all four individual film categories for the first time.
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Labour urges tighter rules on lobbyists
It comes amid questions over David Cameron's links to collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital.
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LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount
The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive".
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LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount
The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive".
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Covid Greece: Waiting for the tourists to come back
As Europeans wait to see if foreign holidays are possible this summer, Greece hopes to open up soon.
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Covid in Kenya: The woman who refuses to be defeated by the virus
Kenyan Josephine Muchilwa lost her chef's job and then her business but is now trying something else.
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The Myanmar beauty queen standing up to the military
A month ago Han Lay was protesting. Last week she used her pageant speech to criticise the military.
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Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian music gurus accused of sexual assault
The BBC spoke to several women who have accused three famous classical musicians of sexual abuse.
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Boohoo: Karen Millen skirt had Oasis label covered in pen
Joanna Sikora said a skirt she bought from Karen Millen had an Oasis label covered in marker pen.
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Bernard Tapie: French tycoon and wife attacked in home
The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris.
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Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial to hear first witnesses
The long-serving Israeli prime minister denies the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
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Adopting in the age of opioids
At 40, Carrie Brady decided to start a family and open her heart to adopting a child in need.
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Patria y Vida: Cuba's rap battle with dissidents
A viral YouTube rap and reggaeton hit called 'Patria y Vida' - 'Fatherland and Life' - has angered Cuba's communist-run government.
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Flash floods in Indonesia and Timor Leste kill more than 50
Torrential rain sparked widespread destruction in eastern Indonesia and neighbouring Timor Leste.
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Bernard Tapie: French tycoon and wife attacked in home
The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris.
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Sunday, April 4, 2021
Taiwan train crash: Lorry boss offers 'deep remorse'
Some 50 people died in Friday's crash, which was caused by a vehicle slipping onto the tracks.
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Jordan accuses Prince Hamzah of plot to destabilise kingdom
The king's half-brother sought to mobilise tribal leaders against the government, the deputy PM says.
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India Covid: Maharashtra state to see curfew and weekend lockdown
On Sunday the state recorded more than half of India's 93,249 new cases.
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Egypt mummies: Parade transports remains of pharaohs
Amid fanfare, 18 kings and four queens were transported on custom-made vehicles designed to minimise vibration.
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Women charged for refusing Irish hotel quarantine
The pair were not aware of the regulations before they travelled to Dubai for plastic surgery, a court hears.
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Florida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak
More than 300 homes in the Tampa Bay area have been ordered to be evacuated.
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Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles.
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Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles.
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Covid-19: France enters third national lockdown amid ICU surge
The measures come as Europe battles a third wave of the pandemic and delays in its vaccine rollout.
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Rapper DMX in 'grave condition' after heart attack
The rapper's lawyer says DMX is surrounded by his family at a New York hospital.
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Marwa Elselehdar: 'I was blamed for blocking the Suez Canal'
Egypt's pioneering ship captain has been targeted over false rumours about her role in the incident.
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Long lost pen pals reunited after 70 years
Jim Johnston from Belfast tracked down his American pen pal seven decades after losing touch.
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Project 17: Solving Singapore's food waste problem
Shan, 17, wants to find out just how much food gets wasted in his home country of Singapore.
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Covid passport trials begin with live comedy night
Ministers also confirm a risk-based "traffic light" system will start when foreign holidays resume.
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Jordan arrests: Official and royal arrested for 'security reasons'
A former minister and a member of the royal family are among those detained, the kingdom says.
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