The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term.
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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca
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
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
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
The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015.
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Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania
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
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.
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Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says
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
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
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
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?
Did campaigning for state elections in India help coronavirus to spread?
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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
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'
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
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Tata 'sues Liberty Steel over unpaid debts'
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
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'
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India.
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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
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
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
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
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
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
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
Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.
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Super League will 'save football' - Real president
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
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'
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?
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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’
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.
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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
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?
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
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
Alexei Navalny is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail.
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