NYC snow days: Dismay as school snow days cancelled

Dismay from parents, students and teachers as authorities say students can keep learning from home.

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South Africa security guard 'fears for life' after escaping ambush

Security van driver says he is being threatened after footage showed him coming under gunshot fire.

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Kabul attack: Blast near school leaves at least 25 dead

The attack took place as the students - thought to be mainly girls - were leaving the Kabul school.

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Covid: Macron calls on US to drop vaccine export bans

The French president spoke out after the US backed a proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines.

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Trump officials obtained Washington Post reporters' phone data

The publisher known for its criticism of Donald Trump said it was "deeply troubled" by the move.

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Mexico City metro: Hundreds protest at scene of deadly rail collapse

Demonstrators from around Mexico City demand justice after 26 people died when an overpass collapsed.

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Covid: Pakistan enters partial lockdown as Eid nears

A health official warns the country is facing a "critical period" as it battles a third wave.

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European Super League: Real Madrid, Barcelona & Juventus defend plans in face of Uefa 'threat'

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus defend their plans for a European Super League in the face of "threats" from Uefa.

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Post Office scandal: Former staff contacted over prosecutions

It is contacting former workers potentially caught up in the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

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Prince Misizulu named next Zulu king amid family feud

Prince Misizulu is now expected to lead the Zulu nation of about 11 million people in South Africa.

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Al-Aqsa mosque: Dozens hurt in Jerusalem clashes

At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police are injured in protests over evictions in Jerusalem.

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Philippines Covid surge throws country into disarray

A second Covid surge is putting renewed pressure on the country's healthcare and economy.

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'Our first day of freedom on American soil'

Adrian Meza and his family from Nicaragua have just been released from detention by US border officials.

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The 'smart and cheeky' Aboriginal boy teaching Australia a lesson

A film about an Aboriginal boy's experience of school shines a light on Australia's failure to give all children a fair start.

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The misinformation bubble threatening Brazil's indigenous people

Health workers report resistance because of fake content spread over WhatsApp.

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Up close with Biden and Trump's top diplomats

America's mild-mannered top diplomat finds relief overseas that the era of Trump unilateralism is gone.

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India's Covid crisis delivers a blow to brand Modi

Narendra Modi's carefully crafted image has taken a hit as India reels from a punishing Covid wave.

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Spy row revs up Czech-Russian tensions

The Czechs and Russians, ex-communist bloc allies, are in a new diplomatic Cold War.

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Michelle Obama: Black parents have 'fear in our hearts'

The former US first lady says she is worried her daughters could be racially profiled.

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The hippo with a unique rainy day hobby

"We have no explanation for it," say zoo staff. "I've never seen another hippo doing it."

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Twitter adds 'tip jar' to pay for good tweeting

Twitter launches a new payment feature for good tweets - but it comes with privacy concerns.

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Japan extends Covid-19 restrictions as Olympics draw nearer

Officials have extended the state of emergency in several regions until the end of the month.

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Rio de Janeiro police accused by residents of abuses after deadly raid

Residents of a Rio de Janeiro slum accuse police of violence and abuses in a raid that left 25 dead.

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California condors swoop on home and 'declare war'

The large protected birds are "messing with stuff and pooping everywhere", the family says.

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Covid travel rules: 'Green list' countries to be revealed

England’s list of “green countries”, with fewest restrictions, is expected to be released later.

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Liz Cambage: Australian criticises Olympic team photo shoot

Australian basketball star Liz Cambage says a promotional photo of Olympians lacks diversity.

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British Airways owner IAG calls for action to restart flights

The airline group says there is a "high level" of pent-up demand from passengers.

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China's exports soar as US recovers and India stalls

Export growth soared 32% in April as demand jumped for goods from the world's second largest economy.

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Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth

Tracking radars are following closely the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket vehicle.

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Report: China emissions exceed all developed nations combined

The country is responsible for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.

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Chernobyl spirit drinks seized by Ukraine security teams

The first batch of a spirit made with ingredients grown in the Chernobyl exclusion zone is seized.

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US sends reinforcements for Afghan withdrawal

Joe Biden has set the withdrawal deadline for 11 September, but it comes amid escalating violence.

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Australia to resume India repatriation flights after backlash

The government will bring some "vulnerable" Australians home after its travel ban ends next week.

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Florida governor signs voting restriction law

Democrats say the measures are voter suppression but Republicans say they protect election integrity.

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Juukan Gorge: Rio Tinto investors in pay revolt over sacred cave blast

Shareholders voted against outgoing boss's $10m bonus after sacred Aboriginal shelters were destroyed.

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Idaho school shooting: Girl in Boise wounds three, police say

The girl, likely aged 11 or 12, shot and wounded two of her fellow students and a member of staff.

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Trump social media: Twitter suspends account sharing ex-president's posts

The social media platform said the account was trying to evade Mr Trump's Twitter ban

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Holiday costs to jump this summer, warns travel boss

Travel will be more expensive as airlines can't afford to bring many planes back into service.

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Covid-19: Australians trapped in India 'betrayed' by ban on returning home

Affected citizens say they've been shut out by Australia and won't forget the trauma it's caused.

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Taiwan: Judo class puts a seven-year-old in a coma

The incident in Taiwan shows a tendency to allow child abuse in the name of discipline, experts say.

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Eurovision's noisy fans are back despite Dutch pandemic

It's Europe's most popular cultural event and the Netherlands will host it despite battling a third Covid wave.

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Covid-19 vaccines: Why some African states have leftover doses

African countries struggled to get vaccines, but now several of them have thousands of expired doses.

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Africa's top shots: 30 April-6 May 2021

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

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UK economy set to grow at fastest rate since WW2

Economy expected to grow by 7.25% in 2021 as lockdown restrictions are eased, says Bank of England.

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Tokyo Olympics: World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay

Kane Tanaka, 118, says she's worried about spreading Covid-19 to others in her nursing home.

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India Covid aid: Is emergency relief reaching those in need?

Emergency relief is flowing into India but concerns are mounting about delays in supply.

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UK service sector growth hits seven-year high

The UK's dominant services sector rebounded in April as lockdown restrictions were eased.

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Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League player jailed for 2018 sex assault

Former Rugby League player Jarryd Hayne is jailed for more than five years for the 2018 attack.

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Drone trucker: Sharing wild Australian landscapes for a cause

Truck driver Ben Stamatovich uses a drone to capture rugged landscapes on his journeys across Australia.

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Twitter tells users to be nice and think twice before replying

The social media platform will prompt users to review "potentially harmful or offensive" replies.

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Next expects post-lockdown sales surge to be short-lived

The fashion chain raises its profit forecast but says the recent rebound in sales may not last.

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China 'indefinitely' suspends key economic dialogue with Australia

The announcement is the latest in a growing diplomatic rift between both countries.

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US secretary of state warns on Russia and China

America's top diplomat vows Washington will respond if Moscow acts "recklessly", and says US allies should be careful about doing business with China.

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SpaceX Starship prototype makes clean landing

The latest prototype, Serial Number 15 (SN15), completes a successful high-altitude ascent and landing.

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Twitter tells users to be nice and think twice before replying

The social media platform will prompt users to review "potentially harmful or offensive" replies.

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Antony Blinken: US will respond to reckless Russian acts

The US would prefer a more stable and predictable relationship with Russia, Antony Blinken tells the BBC.

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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong jailed over banned Tiananmen vigil

The Tiananmen vigil commemorated the deaths of up to thousands of pro-democracy protesters in China.

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Philippines' Duterte apologises for taking unapproved China jab

He also asked China to take back 1,000 Sinopharm vaccines that it had donated to the country

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India Covid: Government says 'double mutant' linked to surge

The current surge of the virus has already overwhelmed India's healthcare system.

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South Africa: ANC in power struggle over corruption allegations

Corruption charges against the secretary-general trigger a power struggle within the ruling party.

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Broadway tickets to go on sale for September reopening

New York's major theatres have been closed since March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property

Supporters say the move would boost vaccine production but the pharmaceutical industry disagrees.

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Covid: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property

Supporters say the move would boost vaccine production but the pharmaceutical industry disagrees.

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Safe Sweden faces up to wave of women's killings

A spate of deaths reignites a debate about domestic violence in a country praised for gender equality.

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Zulu King Zwelithini's death: Royals and rebels fight for throne

The monarchy is plunged into controversy following the death of the king and the regent.

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'We are desperate to go travelling again'

"Digital nomads" aim to get back to mobile working after Covid, with many countries wooing them.

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Asda owners to sell 27 forecourts to avoid probe

Regulators had raised concerns about potential price hikes after the Issa brothers bought Asda for £6.6bn.

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Romain Grosjean: ‘I can play with my kids, I can cuddle them and I can drive a racing car’

F1 driver Romain Grosjean, who made a remarkable escape from a flaming car last year, speaks to the BBC.

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End of an era for Debenhams as final shops close

The department store will disappear from high streets on 15 May after more than two centuries.

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Pétrus wine aged in space up for sale at Christie's

Christie's predicts the bottle of Pétrus 2000 that orbited the earth could sell for $1m (£720,000).

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UK supermarkets warn Brazil over Amazon land bill

Almost 40 UK companies say proposed laws could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon region.

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People return to supermarkets as online sales slow

Data firm Nielsen says people are more confident about shopping in supermarkets as restrictions ease.

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‘Going out’ gear out and athleisure in for Boohoo

The online retailer said full-year sales jumped 41% as the pandemic boosted demand for loungewear.

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Five killed in attack at Brazilian nursery

Five people have died after a man launched a machete attack at a nursery in Brazil, police say.

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UK and India agree to let more young people in

Up to 3,000 18 to 30-year-olds a year to be allowed to work in each other's countries under a new deal.

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Huawei and ZTE left out of India's 5G trials

India has signalled a tighter approach to its mobile networks, which could affect Huawei and ZTE.

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Huawei and ZTE left out of India's 5G trials

India has signalled a tighter approach to its mobile networks, which could affect Huawei and ZTE.

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Indonesian firm busted for reusing Covid nasal swab tests

Up to 9,000 passengers at a local airport may have been tested with washed and reused swab sticks.

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UK supermarkets warn Brazil over Amazon land bill

Almost 40 UK companies say proposed laws could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon region.

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Indonesia coral reef partially restored in extensive project

Around 40,000 sq m of coral reef has been restored in Indonesia with plans to extend the scheme further.

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Facebook Oversight Board to rule on Trump account ban

The Oversight Board will decide whether the former president can return to Facebook on Wednesday.

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Mexico City metro: Shock, grief, anger in Mexico over metro crash

There is rising anger in Mexico over the collapse of a metro overpass that killed at least 24 people.

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Trump launches new 'communications' platform

The former president releases a new website after his social media ban earlier this year.

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George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin asks for new trial

The white former police officer was found guilty of the murder and manslaughter of George Floyd.

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Doctors investigate mystery brain disease in Canada

Dozens of people in New Brunswick are showing symptoms of the devastating new condition.

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Stuart MacGill: Ex-Australian cricketer kidnapped and released in Sydney

Former test bowler Stuart MacGill was abducted and released in a kidnapping last month.

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Behind South Africa's slow Covid vaccine rollout

The country has Africa's worst mortality figures but its vaccination programme lags behind others.

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Covid cases at Everest base camp raise fears of serious outbreak

Climbers say a growing number of people have tested positive, despite government denials.

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Napoleon's incendiary legacy divides France 200 years on

Dictatorship and slavery taint the Napoleonic reforms that shaped modern France.

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Colombia protests: UN 'deeply alarmed' by bloodshed in Cali

The United Nations rights office says police opened fire on demonstrator on Monday.

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Mexico City metro overpass collapse: Carriages and bridge crumpled

A metro overpass partially collapses in Mexico City leaving at least 23 people dead.

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Odeon to reopen most cinemas in May with new safety measures in place

Following rival Cineworld, Odeon plans to reopen sites with new safety measures in place.

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Shark attack survivor wins right to keep tooth left in surfboard

Surfer Chris Bowes lost his leg but authorities return a tooth the shark left wedged in his board.

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Britney Spears attacks 'hypocritical' documentaries in Instagram post

The singer attacks recent films for focusing on "negative and traumatising" moments in her life.

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Record mortgage borrowing as owners move or improve

Stamp duty holidays and low mortgage rates push borrowing to the highest levels since records began.

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Belgian farmer accidentally moves French border

The farmer moved a two-century-old border stone into French territory as it was blocking his tractor.

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Covid: Japan town builds giant squid statue with relief money

Noto, which is known for its flying squid, hopes the giant statue will draw back tourists.

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Senior Swiss diplomat in Iran 'dies in fall from high-rise building'

Iranian media report that the 51-year-old woman fell from the high-rise building where she lived.

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HelloFresh sees meal kit demand surge as shift to online continues

The company says it is "confident" it will continue to benefit from the shift to ordering food online.

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Pandora says laboratory-made diamonds are forever

The world's biggest jeweller says it will no longer use mined diamonds in a bid to become more sustainable.

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Mexico City metro overpass collapses, killing 15

Several train carriages plunged to the ground when an overpass collapsed late on Monday.

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Investor Warren Buffett names Berkshire Hathaway successor

Company's vice-chairman Greg Abel will take over, but Mr Buffett has no plans to step aside.

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Mexico apologises to Mayan people for historic abuses

The country's president apologises for abuses committed in the five centuries since Spain's conquest.

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Myanmar charges Japanese journalist over alleged fake news

Yuki Kitazumi is thought to be the first foreign journalist charged for his coverage of the situation there.

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India says infections 'slowing down' as it passes 20 million cases

Officials say infection rates have consistently dropped since 30 April when they saw a record high.

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Covid in Varanasi: Anger rises as coronavirus rages in Modi's constituency

Many in Varanasi are asking where their MP - India's prime minister - is in their hour of need.

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Five Eyes: Is the intelligence-sharing alliance in trouble?

The intelligence alliance has expanded into politics but faces a split in its dealings with Beijing.

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Samia Suluhu Hassan: Tanzania's new president challenges Covid denial

Samia Suluhu Hassan's predecessor, who died in office in March, said coronavirus had been defeated.

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How rising sea levels are threatening my home

Hereiti, 17, lives on Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Battle of wits: Antiguans revel in ancient board game

Warri is a board game popular in Antigua which traces its origins back to Africa.

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The Americans hesitant about the Covid vaccine

For the US to achieve herd immunity, it needs to convince two big groups to get the jab.

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Microchip shortage: Inside a factory racing to meet demand

Katie Silver tours a microchip factory in Singapore racing to meet demand amid a global shortage.

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Yahoo sold again in new bid to revive its fortunes

The internet trailblazer is sold as part of a $5bn deal that includes another pioneer, AOL.

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Yahoo sold again in new bid to revive its fortunes

The internet trailblazer is sold as part of a $5bn deal that includes another pioneer, AOL.

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South Africa's Zulu Princess Thembi: People think we’re murderers

Royals deny a poison plot while a court challenge claims a signature was forged on a dead king's will.

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Covid: Curbs on foreign holidays should continue beyond May, say MPs

Airports will be a "breeding ground" for Covid with arrivals from all countries mixing, the MPs say.

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EU unveils plans for overseas tourists to return

The proposals will allow fully vaccinated non-EU travellers to enter for non-essential purposes.

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Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara: Cuban dissident's health stokes allies' fears

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was forcibly taken to hospital while on hunger strike, activists say.

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Four held in German-led raid on huge child sexual abuse network

German police say a dark web club for sharing images of child sex abuse had more than 400,000 users.

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EU unveils plans for overseas tourists to return

The proposals will allow fully vaccinated non-EU travellers to enter for non-essential purposes.

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Billie Eilish: Sexual misconduct is everywhere

The singer-songwriter discusses sexual impropriety and body image as she unveils new look in Vogue.

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Australian gymnastics inquiry uncovers 'culture of abuse'

Bullying and body-shaming are prevalent at elite levels, an independent investigation reports.

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Vax Live: Prince Harry makes vaccine plea at concert in LA

The Duke of Sussex appears with Jennifer Lopez and President Biden at a star-studded charity show.

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Millions offered half price broadband from BT

Low-income customers will be offered more than 50% off a fibre broadband package from June.

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Outdoor masks in the US: Unnecessary or new normal?

Here is what Americans think of a new guidance on when and where they should mask up.

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Israel crush: 'Yedidya, to my great sorrow, did not survive'

The funeral of 13-year-old Yedidya Hayut has taken place after he was killed in a crush in Israel.

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Why can't Google get a grip on rip-off ads?

Shyster websites topped the search results every time during a 12-month BBC investigation.

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US-China relations: Blinken accuses China of acting more aggressively

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says China is challenging the rules-based international order.

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Grab: How an Uber killer became a powerful Asian super-app

South East Asian taxi firm Grab is becoming one of Asia's most powerful financial super-apps

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Australia's India ban criticised as 'racist' rights breach

The threat to jail citizens returning from India has been condemned by legal and rights advocates.

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Grab: How an Uber killer became a powerful Asian super-app

South East Asian taxi firm Grab is becoming one of Asia's most powerful financial super-apps

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Suspected migrant boat breaks up off San Diego, killing three

Three people die and some two dozen are injured after the cabin cruiser breaks up close to shore.

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Papua New Guinea Covid-19: Mistrust fuels crisis as infections rise

Suspicions and false rumours are compounding a potential public health disaster.

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Carbon: How calls for climate justice are shaking the world

Young activists are breathing new life into the long-running debate over how to cut carbon fairly.

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Retirement Hell: Why many Nigerian pensioners are denied access to their pensions

BBC Africa Eye goes undercover to expose an ineffective and corrupt pension system in Nigeria.

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DR Congo Muslim cleric Sheikh Ali Amini killed in mosque

The gunman fled on motorbike after shooting Sheikh Ali Amini while he was praying, an activist says.

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Manchester United v Liverpool: Kick-off delayed after fans protest on Old Trafford pitch

Manchester United's home game against Liverpool is delayed after about 200 fans break into their Old Trafford stadium to protest against the Glazer family's ownership of the club.

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Backlash after China Weibo post mocks India Covid crisis

The post, by an account linked to the Chinese Communist Party, is deleted after sparking outrage.

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Car park operator NCP seeks rent cuts to survive

The company says it will become insolvent if landlords do not agree to cut rents on its 500 sites.

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Mitt Romney loudly booed at Utah Republican convention

Romney was the only Republican senator to vote twice to impeach former President Donald Trump.

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Israel crush: Day of mourning after dozens killed at Jewish festival

The country grieves after a crush at a Jewish festival killed 45 men and boys and injured many others.

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India coronavirus: New record deaths as virus engulfs India

India records another dire milestone, but the government continues to resist a full lockdown.

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Nasa astronauts splash-land on Earth in SpaceX capsule after ISS mission

This was the first night-time landing for Nasa astronauts since Apollo 8's return 53 years ago.

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SpaceX ISS mission: Night-time splashdown for four astronauts

Four astronauts splash down off the coast of Florida after a six-month mission to the International Space Station.

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Kentucky Derby: Medina Spirit wins to give trainer Bob Baffert record seventh victory

Medina Spirit triumphs in the Kentucky Derby to give trainer Bob Baffert a record-breaking seventh victory in the race.

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Caitlyn Jenner opposes trans girls in women's sports as unfair

The former Olympic athlete, who came out as a trans woman in 2015, is running for California governor.

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Don't trust caller ID on phones, says Ofcom

The service should not be used as a means of verifying identity in the battle against fraud, Ofcom says.

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Sports Direct rated lowest in customer satisfaction survey

The retailer was criticised for its after sales service and product guarantees in the survey of 10,000 shoppers.

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North Korea accuses Joe Biden of pursuing 'hostile policy' over its nuclear programme

The denouncement comes as the White House prepares to unveil its "calibrated" approach to North Korea.

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Spain's far-right Vox eye share of power in Madrid

A rancorous election in the Spanish capital highlights the country's deeply divided politics.

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Arina hopes to formally adopt her friend Nina, whom she looked during the Covid pandemic.

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Then and now: When silence descended over Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world, yet in 2019, it fell silent.

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Lebanon Easter biscuit woes symbolise crumbling economy

With the cost of living spiralling, even maamoul is beyond the reach of many families.

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How 'good news' stories hide healthcare woes

Articles about seeking to overcome struggle have been dubbed "perseverance porn" by one researcher.

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Why African countries back China against the West on human rights

Countries on the African continent need to consider the financial cost of upsetting a powerful ally.

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Handprints discovered in ancient Mayan cave

The handprints found in a cave in Mexico are believed to be part of an ancient Mayan ritual.

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Family-meal image wins international food photo contest

A photo of a family preparing a meal in China wins Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2021.

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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

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Zero waste bus delivers healthy food to Johannesburg

Johannesburg's inner city residents have been given access to a zero waste mobile grocery store.

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Sweden's IVF programme for single women not 'as good as hoped'

In 2016, single women in the country were given the same rights as couples to access fertility treatments.

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Olympia Dukakis: Moonstruck and Steel Magnolias star dies aged 89

Dukakis was a celebrated stage actress before winning fame on screen in 80s hits like Moonstruck.

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US man detained after private jet lands in Sicily with guns and drugs

A 64-year-old is detained after police discover pistols and bows and arrows on his private jet.

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