Saturday, May 22, 2021

Bayern Munich 5-2 Augsburg: Robert Lewandowski breaks goalscoring record

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Robert Lewandowski scores in the final minute of the season for Bayern Munich to break Gerd Muller's 49-year record of goals in a Bundesliga campaign.

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Princess Latifa: Dubai photo appears to show missing woman

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The Emirati princess has been imprisoned in Dubai since she tried to escape in 2018.

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Covid: India tells social media firms to remove 'India variant' from content

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An IT ministry note to platforms says the WHO does not refer to "Indian" for the B.1.617 variant.

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Myanmar coup: Junta head claims Aung San Suu Kyi 'in good health'

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Min Aung Hlaing makes the claim in his first interview since seizing power in February.

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French army chief says UN report into air strike was biased

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Gen Lecointre says he believes Europe will still be fighting jihadism in the Sahel in 10 years time.

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China's Zhurong rover takes first drive on Mars

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China is now the second country after the US to operate a rover on the Red Planet.

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Covid: Argentina starts new lockdown as cases soar

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The country that endured one of the world's longest quarantines is back under restrictions.

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Salmonella: CDC urges Americans not to kiss chickens amid outbreak

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The US public health agency asks people to be careful around live poultry after a multi-state outbreak.

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McDonald's: Animal rights group blockades depots, activists say

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Animal Rebellion says it is stopping restaurant supplies from leaving four UK distribution centres.

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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 crushed India's healthcare systems

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Experts say Covid-19 has exposed the inadequacies of India's healthcare infrastructure.

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Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised

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Passport details, ticket information and credit card data were compromised in the February attack.

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Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned

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The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected.

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Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal

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The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein.

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Tennessee cops mocked dying man's plea: 'I can't breathe'

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"Help me," pleaded William Jennette as officers restrained him, "they're going to kill me."

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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

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Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.

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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

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A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

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Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles

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A horse deal gone sour underlines problems bedevilling a world-famous Polish stud farm.

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A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

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Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.

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'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

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Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora.

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Out in Brighton on first Friday after rules ease

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"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.

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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

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Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Car buyers still sceptical about going electric, says Ford boss

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The car giant's UK boss tells the BBC says shifting away from petrol and diesel cars will need more government support.

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France's 18-year-olds given €300 culture pass

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French teens can use the funds for cinema tickets, musical instruments or to buy books and videos.

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'Mad rush' to buy homes faded in April

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Property sales fell from the record highs of March, but analysts say activity is still high in the market.

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Somerset hoteliers worry they face mass cancellations

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Tourism businesses had hoped for a "staycation boom" to repay losses suffered during lockdowns.

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Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa

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There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.

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El Salvador: Remains of 24 people found in ex-policeman's garden

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Officials in El Salvador believe the mass grave may contain up to 40 bodies, mostly of women or girls.

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UK billionaires see jump in wealth during pandemic

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Sir Leonard Blavatnik topples Sir James Dyson as the UK's richest person, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

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UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.

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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

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UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.

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Copa America games moved amid Colombia protests

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Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America tournament with Argentina after a series of protests in the country.

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UK set to offer Australia free-trade deal

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Boris Johnson pushes for an end to import taxes, despite claims UK beef and lamb farmers will suffer.

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Tarun Tejpal: Indian former editor cleared of raping colleague

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Tarun Tejpal had denied allegations that he raped a female colleague in a hotel elevator in 2013.

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Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break

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The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor.

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Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

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There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

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The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

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Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

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The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes

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President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans.

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Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

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It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.

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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

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Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.

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Sri Lanka: Covid increases China influence in India's backyard

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As India struggles to deal with the virus, China steps in to help its neighbours like Sri Lanka.

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Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health

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Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda.

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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

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The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Ceuta migrants: The photos that captured Spain's attention

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A photo of a volunteer comforting a migrant in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta goes viral.

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German officer who posed as Syrian refugee in terror trial

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Caught leading a double life, Lt Franco A denies planning far-right attacks on politicians.

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Nicolas Sarkozy: Ex-president goes on trial for illegal campaign funding

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He is accused of illegally overspending by millions of euros on his failed 2012 re-election campaign.

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Rail reform: What does the shake-up mean for you?

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Seven key points on how the planned revamp of the UK's rail network affects passengers and fares.

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Trainline shares plunge after government rail plans revealed

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Shares in the ticketing firm plunge by as much as a third after the government's announcement.

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Elon Musk UK visit drives Tesla factory rumours

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A two-day stop in the UK has ignited speculation that the tech mogul is looking for factory sites.

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Friends: 7 things the trailer reveals about the reunion

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Including guest stars, emotional moments, set visits, table reads and Phoebe's singing.

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Climate change: EU official backs German Greens on curbing flights

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The Greens' leader - a strong candidate for chancellor - wants to ban short-haul flights.

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Queensland offers cash bonus to attract tourism workers

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The offer is open to people in Australia who want to come and work in Queensland.

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Amber list travel is legal, says EasyJet boss

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Government guidance on travel to amber list countries is "very confusing", says Johan Lundgren.

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Ministers discuss Australia trade deal concerns

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UK sheep and beef farmers are concerned they could be undercut by rivals with far larger herds.

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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

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The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.

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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

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The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.

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Four beheaded in Guatemala prison riot, police say

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At least four prisoners are beheaded during a fight between rival gangs at a jail in Quetzaltenango.

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Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms

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The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal.

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Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms

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The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal.

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Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

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A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue.

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Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe

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Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission.

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US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?

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The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries.

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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due

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Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation.

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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control

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Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic.

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'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike

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Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday.

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Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?

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They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases.

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dean du Plessis: The first visually impaired commentator to cover international cricket

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Dean du Plessis, the world's first blind cricket commentator, talks about his love for the game, his journey into the commentary box and the techniques he uses.

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Gas Boilers: What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?

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No new gas boilers should be sold from 2025 according to the the International Energy Agency.

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UK inflation rate jumps in April

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Inflation in the UK rose by 1.5% in the year to April, according to official figures.

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Amphotericin-B: Concern over 'black fungus' drug shortage as cases rise

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The intravenous injection is in short supply as hospitals report a spike in cases.

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Indonesia: Climate change destroying world's oldest animal painting

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Higher temperatures have accelerated build-up of salts, which causes the art to flake off the walls.

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Covid: France to reopen bars and restaurants as lockdown eases

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The country prepares for a phased reopening as daily Covid cases fall and vaccinations accelerate.

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Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery

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Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s.

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Japan pulls controversial asylum seeker bill after criticism

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Criticism of the bill was mounting after the death of a Sri Lankan refugee held in detention.

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Tata Motors: Jaguar Land Rover's Indian owner sees surprise $1bn loss

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Tata Motors wrote off $2bn due to its shakeup of Jaguar Land Rover and warned over the global chip shortage.

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Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott

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The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses.

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New York prosecutor says Trump inquiry now 'criminal'

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A spokesman for the state's top prosecutor says the inquiry is "no longer purely civil".

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Google AI tool can help patients identify skin conditions

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The tech giant says its "dermatology assist" tool can recognise 288 different skin ailments.

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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims

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Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks.

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Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay

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Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people.

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Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook

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The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats.

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Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds

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On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony.

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Under deadly attack French police demand better protection

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Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month.

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Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair

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Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana.

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Six announcements from Google I/O

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Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting.

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CEO Secrets: 'Perfectionism can hold women back'

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Code First Girls' Anna Brailsford says perfectionism can hold women back, but it can be overcome.

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Six announcements from Google I/O

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Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting.

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Kabul attack: 'You have to be brave to send your child to school'

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Mothers speak of their grief and fear after bomb blasts near a Kabul school killed at least 85 people, many of them schoolgirls.

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People pay to watch me play chess

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With chess surging in popularity, a group of young, charismatic players have built huge audiences online.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Lost village emerges from Italian lake

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Repair works at a reservoir in Italy have revealed the remains of a village submerged for decades.

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Belarus raids top news site in widening crackdown

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Major independent site Tut.by goes offline and its editor's home is raided.

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Firms 'lose trillions' by ignoring disabled consumers

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Group promoting disability inclusion in business says firms should target disabled people's spending.

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Migrants determined to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave: 'Either I'll die or I'll cross'

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At least 5,000 migrants have reached Spain's Ceuta enclave from neighbouring Morocco, a record number over a single day, Spanish officials say.

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Eurostar secures £250m rescue package

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The cross-Channel rail operator has been fighting for survival during the pandemic as demand slumped.

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UK farmers face lowering of tariffs on imports

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The move could be part of securing a free trade deal with Australia and countries in Asia.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

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The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Amazon 'in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn'

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The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content.

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UK jobless rate falls slightly to 4.8% in March

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The unemployment rate was 4.8% in the three months to March, compared with 4.9% last time.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

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The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Amazon in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn: Reports

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The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content.

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The woman trailblazer set to take the reins in Samoa

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For the first time ever, a Samoa election was tightly contested - and it's a woman who came out top.

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Galapagos Islands: Erosion fells Darwin's Arch

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The famous rock formation has collapsed due to natural erosion, Ecuador's environment ministry says.

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More than a billion sparrows in the world, study finds

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At least 50 billion individual wild birds are on the planet, including 1.6 billion house sparrows, scientists say.

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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says

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The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout.

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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

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The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.

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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

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Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.

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Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts

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A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas's capabilities, but civilians are also in harm's way.

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Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross

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Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.

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Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income

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The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier.

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Covid in India: Tracing a family’s fight to save a father

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Covid has overrun India's hospitals, leaving many fighting to find treatment for sick relatives.

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How US police training compares with the rest of the world

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Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries.

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Art lovers rejoice as Smithsonian museums reopen

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The landmark museums in the US capital are beginning to once more open their doors to the public.

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Monday, May 17, 2021

Bill Gates left Microsoft amid affair investigation

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Microsoft has said that it investigated Mr Gates' attempt in 2000 "to initiate an intimate relationship".

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Bill Gates left Microsoft amid affair investigation

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Microsoft has said that it investigated Mr Gates' attempt in 2000 "to initiate an intimate relationship".

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Myanmar election: No evidence fraud in 2020 vote, observers say

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Conclusion contradicts claim by the military, which argues February coup was justified by voter fraud.

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Lockdown easing fails to lure back shoppers

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Despite UK hospitality venues trading more freely, fewer people have been visiting shops than last week.

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Rapper J Cole scores on Basketball Africa debut

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Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League.

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MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021: WandaVision wins big

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The Disney+ Marvel hit collected four awards including best show at the in-person Hollywood event.

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Chile constitution: Sweeping changes possible as independents win

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The right-wing government fails to win a third of the seats and will struggle to stop major changes.

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Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip

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Israeli aircraft carried out dozens more air strikes on Gaza as fighting enters its second week.

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Train derails and explodes into flames

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The freight train was carrying highly flammable fertiliser and nearby residents have been evacuated.

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Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

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The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.

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Australia crocodile: Skull identified as part of new extinct species

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An eight-million-year-old skull found in 2009 is now believed part of an undiscovered reptile.

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Thailand: Record number of Covid cases as prison clusters grow

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The country last week admitted there were growing virus clusters in two jails outside Bangkok.

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Ryanair: Signs of summer travel rebound

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Europe's largest budget carrier says pent-up demand has sparked a surge in booking.

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Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for storm

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Cyclone Tauktae is believed to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1998.

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Women's Champions League final: Chelsea 0-4 Barcelona

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Chelsea concede four goals in the first 36 minutes as Barcelona blow them away to win the Women's Champions League final.

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

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The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

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The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

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General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out.

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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

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A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner.

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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

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A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner.

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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

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It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India.

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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

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The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March.

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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

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Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence.

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The cost of calling out a 'rape joke'

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One Malaysian teenager has braved a backlash for her principled stand.

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Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City

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Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble.

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Cyber-crime: Irish health system targeted twice by hackers

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Department of Health confirms its IT systems was hit by a ransomware attack last Thursday.

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Two killed as seats collapse at synagogue in West Bank

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The structure at a partially built synagogue near Jerusalem had been packed for a religious festival.

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Sunday, May 16, 2021

Israeli PM Netanyahu defends Gaza press building bombing

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says destroying a high-rise block in Gaza on Saturday was justified.

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Firms happy to reopen but have pandemic debt hangovers

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Despite lockdown easing, businesses say they need more support to manage the impact of the last year.

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Covid: Taiwan orders toughest curbs amid infections spike

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Cinemas and entertainment venues are shutting down, and limits on public gatherings are tightened.

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John Kerry: US climate envoy criticised for optimism on clean tech

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John Kerry told the BBC technologies that don't yet exist will play a huge role in stabilising the climate.

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Myanmar military take rebel town of Mindat, Chinland

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Anti-military activists in the town armed themselves following protests against the February coup.

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John Kerry: 50% carbon emission cuts to come from technology 'we don't yet have'

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The US climate envoy says half of reductions to reach net zero will come from technology "we don't yet have".

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Driving Japan's first bullet trains

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The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964.

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ICYMI: DJ set in the clouds and Harry Potter in NYC

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Here's some news from this week that you might have missed.

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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

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Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again.

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Covid: A tenth of Britain's restaurants lost during pandemic

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As bars, pubs and restaurants prepareo welcome customers back indoors, some will not be reopening at all.

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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

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Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again.

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The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals

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Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris.

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Torlonia marbles: 'The priceless statues I saw covered in dust and dirt'

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For years a priceless sculpture collection lay hidden behind a door on the staircase leading to David Willey's flat.

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Israel-Gaza: What the law says about the fighting

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Are Hamas and Israel acting within international law?

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Covid economy: What economists got right (and wrong)

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A year ago, the US economy tanked. Will it return to normal once the pandemic is over?

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Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis

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The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues.

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Israel-Palestinian conflict: False and misleading claims fact-checked

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We examine false and misleading claims from both sides that have been shared widely on social media.

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How do you convince people to have babies?

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As China and the US look set to shrink in population, what can they do to encourage people to procreate?

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India Covid-19: The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping patients

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A tuk-tuk driver in India's capital, Delhi, is running a free ambulance service for Covid patients.

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Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years

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Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning.

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Hvaldimir: Seeking sanctuary for whale dubbed a Russian spy

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A campaign to protect a mysterious beluga whale near Norway is gathering pace - but will it work?

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Israel Gaza conflict: Biden calls leaders amid escalating violence

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The US president makes diplomatic calls after a sixth day of violence in the region.

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Santander banking services working again after day of technical problems

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The bank says all of its services are now working as normal as it promises "no one will be out of pocket".

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Leading conservatives Raisi and Larijani enter Iran presidential race

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Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi and ex-parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani register for the June vote.

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