Saturday, April 24, 2021

Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide

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The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term.

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Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca

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The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said.

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Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses

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Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations.

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Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule

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After President Idriss Déby was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader.

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Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu

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The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015.

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Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania

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Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast.

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US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station

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SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.

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Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says

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A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says.

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Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge

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At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation.

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India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered

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Patients are dying because of a lack of medical oxygen supplies, doctors warn.

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Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months

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The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population.

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India Covid crisis: Did election rallies help spread virus?

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Did campaigning for state elections in India help coronavirus to spread?

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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

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After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.

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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'

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Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.

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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

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The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.

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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?

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This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021

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A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

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Friday, April 23, 2021

US Dragon crewship launches to space station

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Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.

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India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse

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Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath.

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Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event

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Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first.

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Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels

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France's President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss Déby.

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Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?

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A historic verdict followed by a funeral - a community coping with trauma asks what happens next.

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Clothes sales boosted UK retail ahead of reopening

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The impending relaxation of restrictions prompted an increase in clothing sales during March.

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US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine

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Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out.

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Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak

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The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue.

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Covid costs push government borrowing to highest since WW2

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The government borrowed £303bn in the year to March, reflecting the cost of measures to support the economy.

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Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis

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The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages.

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US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'

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The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate.

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US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'

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The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate.

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Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes

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Israeli police fire tear gas, trying to keep apart rival groups of Jewish activists and Palestinians.

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Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti

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But seven others seized earlier in April remain in captivity, with a gang demanding $1m in ransom.

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Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years

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The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead.

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Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years

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The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead.

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

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A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

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A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.

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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

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The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.

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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'

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A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.

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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site

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A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.

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Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?

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With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Jaguar Land Rover suspends output due to chip shortage

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Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage.

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Sports Direct's Mike Ashley told to reinstate Jenners signs in Edinburgh

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The billionaire has three months from when an enforcement notice comes into effect to reinstate the sign.

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Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video

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Actor Brahim Bouhlel and influencer Zbarbooking are seen swearing at children in a viral clip.

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Extinction Rebellion activists smash windows at Canary Wharf HSBC

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The activists say they targeted HSBC because the bank is contributing to the climate crisis.

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Sir James Dyson: From barrows to billions

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One of the most high-profile businessmen in favour of Brexit, Sir James Dyson's biggest idea started with cardboard and sticky tape.

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AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery

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"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts.

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Greensill lender Credit Suisse suffers 'unacceptable' loss

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Credit Suisse raises $2bn to shore up its finances as regulators widen a probe into the Swiss bank.

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Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site

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Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area.

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E.On compensates customers after Christmas blunder

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The energy firm will pay more than £650,000 after taking payments on Christmas Eve instead of January.

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European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?

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BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football.

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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of

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The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.

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Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK

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Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore.

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Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK

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Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore.

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India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage

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The court says it is the responsibility of the government to beg borrow or steal to ensure oxygen.

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Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

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Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative".

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Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

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Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative".

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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

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Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

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Tata 'sues Liberty Steel over unpaid debts'

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It claims Liberty owes debts from the acquisition of Tata's speciality steels business, reports say.

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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action

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Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.

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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'

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The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.

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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?

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The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.

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Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam

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Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile.

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Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?

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As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030

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The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding.

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Russia's Putin to give key speech amid tensions with West

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Tensions over Ukraine and dissident Alexei Navalny overshadow President Putin's national address.

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Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

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The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.

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George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction

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George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck.

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Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

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The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.

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Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman

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They told the victim they were investigating a fraud in China and needed her to transfer her funds.

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Chad's President Idriss Déby is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders

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Chad's President Idriss Déby spent more than three decades in power and was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.

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TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

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The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.

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Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over

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Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.

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UK inflation rate rises to 0.7% in March

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The cost of living was pushed higher by the increasing prices of clothes, fuel and transport.

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TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

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The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.

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George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink

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Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board.

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Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl

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The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say.

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Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off

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Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

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Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

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Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?

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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty

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Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.

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US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts

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Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May.

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India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots

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A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India.

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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

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Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.

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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead

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President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.

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Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death

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In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government.

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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

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The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers

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A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

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European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez

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European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change".

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Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries

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Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.

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Super League will 'save football' - Real president

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The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

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Primark sees sales surge as lockdown relaxed

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The retailer says the number of people in its stores in England and Wales is back to pre-pandemic levels.

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UK jobs market 'remains subdued'

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The unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, official figures show.

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European Super League: What happens next?

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BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next.

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Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

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Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.

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Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom

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This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.

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New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens

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Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble.

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Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'

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Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters.

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India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections

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Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab.

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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93

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Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.

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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

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The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.

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Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state

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With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it.

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Car insurance sees biggest drop in six years

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The average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months, according to new data.

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Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech

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The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.

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Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race

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Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections.

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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

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After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.

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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

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A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.

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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman

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Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony

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Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd.

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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

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"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."

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Monday, April 19, 2021

Shoppers making 'revenge purchases' flock back to High Street

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Shoppers flocked back to the High Street last week to treat themselves after non-essential stores reopened.

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Bank of England to consider digital money plan

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The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work.

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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

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The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

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One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.

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Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor

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For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.

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Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital

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The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor.

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Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

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The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".

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Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins

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The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones.

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HSBC executives to hot-desk as private offices go

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The shake-up at the banking giant's London HQ comes as it pursues plans to shrink office space by 40%.

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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge

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With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.

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Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11

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Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo.

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Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons

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The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say,

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The 'ghostbusters' who are helping tackle climate change

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Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.

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Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision

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Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.

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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

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The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.

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Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans

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Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" has sparked anger in the coastal community.

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Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?

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Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability.

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Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?

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Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability.

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Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’

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The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps.

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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

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The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.

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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration

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Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.

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How product placements may soon be added to classic films

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Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally.

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Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?

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Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.

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Russia will face 'consequences' if Navalny dies - US

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International concern grows after doctors for the jailed Putin critic say he needs urgent medical help.

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

France kidnapping: Girl found with mother accused of ordering abduction

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The mother, who is accused of ordering the abduction, and the girl were found in an abandoned factory.

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European Super League: Uefa furious at 11 major clubs signing up to breakaway plans

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Senior Uefa figures are furious that 11 major European clubs, including five from England, have signed up to a breakaway European Super League.

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ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins

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Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town

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The blaze has so far destroyed part of a cafe at the Rhodes Memorial above the city of Cape Town.

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Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'

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The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion.

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Leon: Billionaire Issa brothers buy fast food chain

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The Issa brothers have bought the British fast food chain Leon, which has more than 70 sites.

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Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation

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Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before.

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Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'

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Russia's ambassador to the UK says opposition leader Alexei Navalny's medical treatment will be "taken care of".

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Syria to hold election in May after years of war

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The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term.

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Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

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Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work.

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Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow

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The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water.

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Reopening: Prime minister 'must stick to hospitality roadmap'

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Leaders of the UK's biggest hospitality firms sign an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies

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Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology.

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

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Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.

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Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.

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China and US pledge climate change commitment

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The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week.

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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

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The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty.

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

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Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.

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India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen

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Aastha Khanna's job is to ensure safety during scenes involving simulated sex, nudity and sexual violence.

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JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful

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The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run.

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Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles

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South Africans are mourning Dr Sindi van Zyl who helped thousands through her social media work.

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Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims

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Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine.

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Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.

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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia

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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.

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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel

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Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.

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Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?

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Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community.

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Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35

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The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors

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Alexei Navalny is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail.

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