Friday, February 19, 2021

Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing

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The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

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Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’

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Like so many Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.

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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals

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Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite.

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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

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People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free.

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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?

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What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"?

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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up

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A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough.

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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

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The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.

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'We can't get a refund for our flights'

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Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund.

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'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'

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The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business.

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Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing

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The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage.

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Prisoner exchange after Israeli woman enters Syria

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Russia mediated the exchange after the woman crossed near the Quneitra crossing about two weeks ago.

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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?

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Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.

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The dentist who helped a koala to walk

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Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot.

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Texas weather: Residents told to boil tap water amid power blackouts

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Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and frigid conditions.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams

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Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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Pablo Hasél protests: Violence in Spanish cities over rapper’s jailing

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Police clash with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as unrest over Pablo Hasél's jailing spreads.

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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band

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The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.

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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band

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The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.

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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose

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In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018.

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Period poverty: New Zealand schools to offer free sanitary products

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One in 12 students were skipping classes because they could not afford tampons and pads.

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'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit

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Keith Gill faces a lawsuit claiming he hid his his financial background from other investors.

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

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A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.

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'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail

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Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK.

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Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'

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Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm.

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Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock

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The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics.

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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers

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Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats.

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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

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Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.

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'I'm paying £3,400 for student housing I can't use'

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Maya Cooper is one of the students collectively charged £1bn for accommodation they can't use.

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Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

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Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years.

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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

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The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny.

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Rent debt crisis 'could lead to homelessness'

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Half a million renters could lose their home without financial help, warn debt charities, lenders and landlords.

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Phase out furlough gradually, Chancellor urged

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The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says.

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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

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For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part.

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Malnutrition is rising across India - why?

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The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains.

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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

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Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

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Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Nigeria gunmen raid Kagara school and abduct boys

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A headcount is being done to see how many were abducted in the attack on the boarding school.

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Japan's ruling party invites women to 'look not talk' at key meetings

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Female MPs will be invited to board meetings - but cannot talk - days after an Olympics sexism row.

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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

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The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.

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House price rises climbing at highest rate in six years

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Official figures show house prices rose 8.5% in 2020, the fastest annual growth since October 2014.

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Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

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By the middle of 2026, all its cars will be available as electric or hybrid models, it said.

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Pablo Hasel protests: Thousands demand rapper's release in Spain

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Demonstrations were seen in dozens of cities after Pablo Hasel was jailed over tweets and lyrics.

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Myanmar coup: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest

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Protesters have parked vehicles across key junctions in Yangon while a large demonstration grows.

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MJ Akbar: India minister loses #MeToo defamation case to Priya Ramani

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MJ Akbar, a former editor, was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's #MeToo movement.

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Inflation: Cost of living up in January amid coronavirus curbs

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Prices rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to January in the UK, up from 0.6% to December.

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Winter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas

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Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C).

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Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter

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The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life.

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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

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China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.

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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

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China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year

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Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father.

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