Suspected Islamists kill 'at least 56 people' in Niger attacks

The government said soldiers had been sent to protect the area, close to Niger's border with Mali.

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Covid: How the war on the virus attacked freedom in Asia

Lockdowns and harsh laws meant to fight the virus have also seen governments quash dissent.

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Racism in ballet: Black dancer's 'humiliation' at racist comments

Chloé Lopes Gomes says she faced humiliating racial harassment while being a ballet dancer in Berlin.

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Covid-19: Impact on Israel

The BBC's Tom Bateman spent 2020 following the lives of Israelis affected by the pandemic.

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Covid-19: How will the pandemic affect global health in 2021?

From Covid-19 to measles, Smitha Mundasad looks at the health issues facing the world this year.

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Pierre Cardin: French fashion designer buried in Paris

The renowned designer was buried in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery on Saturday.

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Boat carrying 20 people goes missing between Bahamas and Florida

The US Coast Guard says it has suspended its search after covering 17,000 square miles of sea.

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Mauricio Pochettino is back - but why has he chosen Paris St-Germain?

Thirteen months after leaving Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino is back in football. Guillem Ballague looks at why he has taken on the challenge at PSG.

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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.

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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.

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Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algeria leader cleared of charges

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiracy against the state after his brother, the president, was ousted from office.

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Norway landslide: Second body found as rescuers search Gjerdrum site

Eight people are still missing following the landslide that destroyed homes in the village of Ask.

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Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino replaces Thomas Tuchel as head coach

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is named Paris St-Germain boss following Thomas Tuchel's sacking.

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Plane crash deaths rise in 2020 despite Covid pandemic

Some 299 people died in commercial plane crashes last year, rising from 257 casualties in 2019.

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NFL's Johnson on aim to make oceans clean

Cleveland Browns' D'Ernest Johnson says "we need to do a better job at making our oceans clean" as he explains why he is using his shoes to spread awareness of ocean conservation.

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Sourav Ganguly: Former India captain stable after cardiac arrest

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is in a stable condition after having a "mild cardiac arrest" on Saturday.

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Australia v India: Five touring players in isolation after restaurant visit

Five India players are isolating as a precaution after a video shows them eating indoors at a restaurant in Australia.

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Campbell v Garcia: Instagram fame, Ferraris, Canelo and the gritty win that's missing

Ryan Garcia has been picked out as the most marketable athlete in boxing but what must the Instagram hit do to win over doubters?

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Illegal French New Year rave shut down

Police say they clashed with attendees while attempting to break up the event in Brittany.

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Australian surfer Mikey Wright rescues woman from Hawaii waves

Mikey Wright told the BBC rescuing a woman from 'sharp rocks and waves' on a beach in Hawaii.

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Coronavirus: Israel leads vaccine race with 1m given jab

With 12% of the population inoculated, Israel has the highest vaccination rate in the world.

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US election: Legal bid to get Pence to overturn results rejected

A last-ditch attempt to overturn the result is overturned, days before the White House changes hands.

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France: More than 2,500 attend illegal New Year rave

The event, held in a warehouse in a village in Brittany, started on Thursday and is still going on.

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Lisa Montgomery: Court gives execution date go-ahead

A court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers.

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South Korea's 96-year-old pianist hopes to keep playing

South Korea's Jegal Sam still practices everyday, just in case he is asked to perform.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak

Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

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Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint

Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.

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Meet India's lower-caste Hindu priest

For centuries, priests came only from the highest caste. But Marichamy is part of a push for change.

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Iran nuclear crisis: Tehran to enrich uranium to 20%, UN says

The move would be Tehran's most serious breach of an international nuclear deal yet.

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US Congress overrides Trump defence spending bill veto

It is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves.

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New era as UK completes separation from EU

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

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Afghanistan violence: Bismillah Aimaq is fifth journalist to die

Local radio editor-in-chief Bismillah Aimaq had survived at least one prior assassination attempt.

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Hundreds of dead birds cover Rome street

A man has filmed hundreds of birds found dead on a Rome street soon after firework displays in the city.

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First Minneapolis police death since George Floyd captured on bodycam

Footage is released of the first police-involved death in the US city since George Floyd's in May.

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Omar Elabdellaoui: Norway star hurt by firework on New Year's Eve

Omar Elabdellaoui, who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray, suffers burns and is taken to hospital.

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Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, Japan's PM says

Japan's prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases.

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Norway landslide: Swedes join search for 10 missing in Ask ravine

A risky ground search is starting for 10 missing after a landslide swept homes into a chasm.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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Wall Street to kick out Chinese telecom giants

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the three Chinese companies based on claimed military links.

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Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military.

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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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