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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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Princess Latifa: Dubai photo appears to show missing woman
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
"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
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
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
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
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'
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Government guidance on travel to amber list countries is "very confusing", says Johan Lundgren.
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Ministers discuss Australia trade deal concerns
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.
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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure
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
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
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
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
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'
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
Are Hamas and Israel acting within international law?
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Covid economy: What economists got right (and wrong)
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
The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues.
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: False and misleading claims fact-checked
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi and ex-parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani register for the June vote.
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