A roadside bomb hits a bus carrying teachers from Al-Biruni university north of the capital Kabul.
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Quiz: How well do you know Roger Federer's Grand Slam
Roger Federer is about to play his first Grand Slam in 16 months - how much do you know about the Swiss great's record at the majors?
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All you need to know about the French Open
The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.
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Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight
Michael Haak exposed himself to his female co-pilot and watched porn on a laptop, a court is told.
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San Jose shooting: Guns, petrol and 22,000 rounds of ammunition found
A search of the man's home reveals 12 guns, Molotov cocktails and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
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Sri Lanka's beaches swamped with burning ship debris
Plastic and chemical contamination threatens environment and livelihoods in Sri Lanka.
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North Korea says children volunteering on mines and farms
State news reports the orphans want "to repay even just a millionth of the love the party showed".
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Colombia protests: Duque sends military to Cali
Four people died on Friday night in the city, the epicentre of protests against the government.
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Indian Premier League 2021: Tournament to resume in United Arab Emirates in September
The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League season will take place in the United Arab Emirates in September and October.
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Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school
The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people.
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Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president
The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process".
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Mount Nyiragongo: Why DR Congo fears the explosive power of a lake
Volcanic activity has raised fears of a rare eruption at Lake Kivu in the country's east.
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Footage shows US flight attendant being attacked by passenger
A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant.
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Taksim Square: Erdogan inaugurates controversial mosque in Istanbul
Plans for the mosque, which towers over a monument to the secular republic, sparked protests in 2013.
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Tiziana Cantone: Italian woman's body to be exhumed in murder probe
Tiziana Cantone was thought to have taken her life in 2016 after a video of her having sex went viral.
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Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd
Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd says countries should work together if they seek to challenge China.
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The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land
Rohingya refugees taken to a remote island off Bangladesh tell the BBC they are desperate to leave.
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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?
The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?
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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine
Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November.
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Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son
Nine months after his son's abduction, a father continues to look for closure in India's Kashmir.
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Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers
German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.
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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?
An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.
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Friday, May 28, 2021
Barack Obama: 'Marcus Rashford is way ahead of where I was at 23'
Barack Obama praises footballer Marcus Rashford's anti-poverty work in a Zoom meeting.
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French oil giant Total rebrands in shift to renewables
Total is the latest energy giant to face pressure from shareholders to reduce carbon emissions faster.
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Nike says it split with Neymar over sexual assault investigation
The sportswear giant and Brazilian footballer give conflicting accounts of why they parted ways.
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Sri Lanka: Burning ship coats beaches in oil and debris
Sri Lankan and Indian naval boats are struggling to put out the eight-day blaze on the X-Press Pearl.
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Iran's presidential election: Who the candidates are
What there is to know about the seven men standing in the forthcoming poll.
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Insurers must not penalise loyal customers, says FCA
People renewing their home or motor insurance will pay no more than new customers from January.
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JD Logistics shares deliver in Hong Kong debut
The successful share listing comes despite a crackdown on some of China's biggest e-commerce firms.
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Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas asks for forgiveness for atrocities and announces financial support deal.
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Belarus: Russia blocks some flights for avoiding its ally
Air France and Austrian Airlines Moscow routes are stopped as Russia rejects their new flight plans.
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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019.
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Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal
The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries.
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Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China
It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China.
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Social media giant lists new 'Twitter Blue' subscription service
It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising.
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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters
A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.
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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns
Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".
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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts
The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.
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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks
Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.
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The uncertain future of Britain's offices
UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.
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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics
The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.
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The looming battle over abortion in the US
Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.
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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims
A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.
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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation
Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.
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Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders
Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are.
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip
Cuban officials confirm César Prieto left their delegation during a pre-Olympic tournament.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Biden demands ceasefire and end to abuses
The US president highlights the rights abuses and the possibility of famine as fighting continues.
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Paddling pools for dogs boost Pets at Home sales
The firm's retail revenues top £1bn but Covid-related costs take a bite out of underlying profits.
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Belarus: I'm ready to beg for help, says mother of detained woman
The mother of Sofia Sapega, who was arrested when her flight was grounded in Minsk, speaks to the BBC.
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DR Congo: Thousands flee Goma after second volcano warning
It comes days after an eruption killed 32 people and destroyed hundreds of homes around Goma.
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Melbourne lockdown: Fears over outbreak sparks restrictions
The Australian state of Victoria shuts down again as a fresh outbreak in the capital fuels anxiety.
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Azerbaijan captures six Armenian troops on border
The six were surrounded by Azeri troops who foiled a sabotage mission, Azerbaijan says.
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School of Rock drummer Kevin Clark dies aged 32
Jack Black and Miranda Cosgrove lead tributes to the musician, who was killed in a traffic accident.
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A cannabis empire that caused chaos on Native land
How a rush to cash-in on cannabis ended in disaster in New Mexico.
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Mali coup: Col Goïta seizes power - again
The military stages a second coup in under 10 months, drawing an angry reaction from foreign powers.
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US and China trade officials hold 'candid' first talks of Biden era
The meeting between the top US and Chinese trade negotiators was described as "candid and pragmatic".
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Ohio announces winner of first vaccination lottery
A suburban Cincinnati woman wins the Midwestern state's first $1m (£700,000) Vax-a-Million prize.
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HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report
The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says.
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Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months after blackouts
President Hassan Rouhani says the energy-consuming activity must be halted for four months.
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'There's a strong sense black people are paid less'
It's a year since businesses made racial diversity pledges following George Floyd’s death - so what has changed?
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CEO Secrets: 'Recruit staff early to grow your business fast'
Biotiful CEO Natasha Bowes says her firm could have grown faster "had I recruited staff earlier on".
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Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime
The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight.
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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91
The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said.
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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'
Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.
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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on
Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on.
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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance
Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.
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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.
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Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars
South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Galápagos tortoise found alive is from species thought extinct
Tests carried out on a giant tortoise found in 2019 confirm it belongs to a species believed extinct.
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Nissan 'in talks to build huge UK battery factory'
The Japanese car giant is reportedly in advanced talks to build a gigafactory in Sunderland.
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'Doomsday' couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder
The couple had espoused apocalyptic religious beliefs and were already facing other charges.
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Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president pleads not guilty for multi-billion dollar arms deal
South Africa's former president is accused of corruption over a contract worth $5bn.
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Teotihuacán: Alarm over construction near ancient site
Bulldozers have razed areas near the pre-Hispanic ruins at Teotihuacán, a World Heritage Site.
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'Irresponsible' London Underground Bitcoin advert banned
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno rapped by the ASA for targeting inexperienced consumers
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Italy cable car fall: Three arrested over fatal accident
Investigators say an emergency brake system had been disabled before the crash, which killed 14.
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Samuel E Wright: Tributes paid to actor who voiced crab in The Little Mermaid
The actor and singer voiced Sebastian and sang Under The Sea in Disney's 1989 animated favourite.
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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'
Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate.
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Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich's colleagues fear for their lives
Associates of detained dissident journalist Roman Protasevich say they are receiving death threats.
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M&S swings to big loss as pandemic takes its toll
M&S made a pre-tax loss of £201.2m last year, down from a £67.2m profit in the previous year.
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Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle
Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.
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Uefa opens proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over European Super League plan
Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League.
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Grand jury to consider Donald Trump charges
The New York jury will decide whether to indict the ex-president on criminal charges, local media say.
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Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued on assault charges
The US singer is accused of two counts of assault at a concert in the state of New Hampshire in 2019.
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China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market
It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods.
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France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer
French social media influencers say they have been offered money to discredit the anti-Covid vaccine.
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UK could block stock market listings on national security grounds
New rules would stop companies from listing if they posed a national security threat, the Treasury says.
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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean
To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.
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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs
A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.
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Belarus plane arrest - is it a first?
We take a look back at previous incidents where planes may have been intercepted and forced to land.
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Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm
Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria
A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Elliot Page: Actor wins praise for sharing swimming shorts image after top surgery
The trans actor previously described top surgery, where breast tissue is removed, as "life-saving".
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Russia threatens to slow down Google over 'banned content'
The country’s media watchdog says it will slow down internet speeds to the site if the content is not deleted.
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Belarus flights redirected after Roman Protasevich's arrest
EU leaders promise more sanctions after a dissident journalist was arrested on a diverted flight.
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Peru's Shining Path kills 16, including children, ahead of polls
An offshoot of the Shining Path rebel group said it was behind the attack in the remote jungle area.
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Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark
A video of Baba Ramdev mocking patients for trying to find oxygen went viral earlier this month.
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Texas to allow unlicensed carrying of handguns
A bill which further eases some of the loosest gun laws in the US is set to be approved.
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Rocco Morabito: Italian fugitive arrested in Brazil
Rocco Morabito, who has been wanted since the 1990s, escaped from a prison in Uruguay in 2019.
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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams
More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?
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Government borrowing fell in April as UK reopened
Borrowing reached £31.7bn last month, still the second highest total for April since records began.
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Australia power station explosion leaves thousands without electricity
Energy companies are scrambling to restore electricity supply after a Queensland power station fire.
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Florida governor signs bill to ban Big Tech 'deplatforming'
The Florida measure will fine companies that violate the rules up to $250,000 per day.
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Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems
The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic.
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Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears
Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds.
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US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.
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Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label
It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media".
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Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India
The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.
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Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India
The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.
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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.
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Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?
Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.
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China: The men who are single and the women who don't want kids
Experts say lifting birth restrictions is not enough if families do not receive other support.
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Central Vista: Does Indian PM Narendra Modi really need a new house?
The Indian prime minister's home already takes up an entire street - so why does he need a new one?
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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean
To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.
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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption
Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.
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Monday, May 24, 2021
Kevin Spacey set for acting return in Italian film
It will be the star's first film role since he was accused of sexual assaults, which he denies.
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Fish 'not as carbon friendly' as previously thought
Commercial fishing by so-called bottom trawling could emit as much CO2 as air travel, a study argues.
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Belarus Ryanair flight diverted: Passengers describe panic on board
Those on board describe a "sudden dive" as the aircraft changed course due to a reported bomb threat.
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Liberty Steel to sell Stocksbridge plant to pay off lender
The struggling steel-maker says the move will allow it to pay back one of its main creditors in full.
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Shopping activity still to recover from pandemic
Shoppers remain cautious after lockdown curbs eased further, with numbers still 28.7% down on 2019.
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Fish 'not as carbon friendly' as previously thought
Commercial fishing by so-called bottom trawling could emit as much CO2 as air travel, a study argues.
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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court for first time since military coup
Deposed leader of Myanmar is allowed to meet her lawyers for the first time before adjourned hearing.
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Body of missing man found in Spanish dinosaur statue
Police say the man was reported missing by his family and no foul play is suspected in his death.
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Samoa's first female PM locked out of parliament by losing opponent
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa holds makeshift swearing in ceremony in a tent after opponent locks the doors.
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£300m investment to fuel electric car take-up
Energy regulator Ofgem is releasing funds to boost the infrastructure needed to support more charging points.
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Mottarone cable car crash: Italy investigates cause of accident
Operators of the cable car near Lake Maggiore said maintenance and checks were carried out regularly.
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Cineworld reopening boosted by demand for Peter Rabbit 2
The chain says film fans flocked back to its cinemas at the weekend to watch films and eat popcorn.
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Israel-Gaza: How much money does Israel get from the US?
Israel gets billions of dollars in US aid - we look at why, and what that money is used for.
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China marathon: Fans mourn top runners killed in deadly race
Many pay tribute to the athletes who died in the controversial ultramarathon that killed 21 people.
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Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday
A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter.
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Global metal prices fall as China further warns against price hikes
Commodity companies in the country have been urged by officials to not push up prices.
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Japan mass vaccinations begin in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge
The vaccination drive in Tokyo and Osaka comes as overwhelmed hospitals struggle to cope with cases.
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Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'
The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land.
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India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages
India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.
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Children speak of sickness and neglect in US asylum camps
The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and staff at US detention camps for children.
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US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title
Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title.
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Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers
German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.
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Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom
As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.
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The couple who met on YouTube
Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Mount Nyiragongo: Volcanic eruption in DR Congo leaves people homeless
People are telling of their fears after a volcano erupted in DR Congo, sending lava towards homes.
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Covid: Restaurants get creative in bid to plug staff shortage
Gift cards and bonuses are being used to fill vacancies as the hospitality sector emerges from lockdown.
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Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', says opposition
A flight from Greece to Lithuania lands in Minsk, reportedly because of a bomb scare.
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Indian Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar arrested in murder case
Sushil Kumar is accused of being involved in the murder of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankhar.
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ICYMI: Eiffel Tower art and a new plane fuel
From Eiffel Tower art to cooking-oil plane fuel, here are some stories you might have missed this week.
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Italy cable car fall: Eight dead after accident near Lake Maggiore
The accident happened on the Stresa-Alpine-Mottarone cable car near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy.
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Israel-Gaza: A conflict on pause as both sides claim victory
Morale among supporters of Gaza's armed groups remains intact after the 11-day conflict with Israel.
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Damiano David: Eurovision winner denies taking drugs
The lead singer of winning Italian band Måneskin denies taking cocaine after online claims.
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Mount Nyiragongo: Lava destroys houses after DR Congo volcano erupts
Thousands of people have fled their homes after fountains of lava burst from the Mount Nyiragongo.
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Liberty Steel in £18m loan breach with Metro Bank
The Newport steelworks owner broke the terms of the loan two years ago.
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Royal Caribbean: We expect all cruise guests to be vaccinated
The boss of Royal Caribbean wants all passengers to have Covid vaccines before getting on his ships.
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Black fungus: India reports nearly 9,000 cases of rare infection
The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate, and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients.
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Virgin Galactic rocket plane soars to edge of space
Sir Richard Branson's spaceplane completes the first of three key test flights above New Mexico.
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China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners
At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site.
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Atletico edge Real Madrid to Spanish title
Atletico Madrid edge city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title in dramatic fashion by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid in the final game.
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Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?
Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.
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Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones
Thousands are still searching for their loved ones 25 years after Guatemala's armed conflict ended.
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Koori Mail: Thirty years of reporting on Aboriginal Australia
The Koori Mail, Australia's only fully Indigenous-owned and managed newspaper, is turning 30.
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Indian tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped
The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.
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Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria
Mehmet Aziz was behind one of Cyprus's most important recent achievements but few have heard of him.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'
Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.
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Mount Nyiragongo: People flee as DR Congo volcano erupts
Residents of nearby Goma flee to safety as Mount Nyiragongo throws high lava fountains into the air.
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Eyes on peace options as Gaza truce holds
Mediators try to cement the truce, as Israel and Palestinian militants take stock of an 11-day conflict.
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