Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.

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Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US

Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.

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Yellen to be first female US Treasury secretary

Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary in Senate vote

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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.

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Protecting the last wild lions in Africa

Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images.

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Boohoo buys Debenhams brand and website for £55m

The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff.

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Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'

Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.

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North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports

South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September.

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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US

The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage.

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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US

The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the word economic stage.

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Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger

A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year.

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Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus.

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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'

The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff, the BBC understands.

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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled

About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.

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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.

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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments

The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas.

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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses.

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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment

The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.

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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.

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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?

It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.

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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.

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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far

Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.

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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'

People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.

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Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men

A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.

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Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'

A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'

BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".

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Asos joins race for Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge

The online retailer wants to buy the brands, not their shops, suggesting any deal would cost jobs.

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UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'

Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.

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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce on free transfer

Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his free transfer from Arsenal to Fenerbahce.

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Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'

Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP.

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Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira

Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira.

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UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'

Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.

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JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out

The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.

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Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months

The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation.

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McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island

Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout.

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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media

A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say.

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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam

Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.

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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests

Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor

Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.

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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring

Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.

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Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US

President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.

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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.

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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.

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Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year

Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to a record number of jobs during 2020.

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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?

A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.

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