Women retirees win £2.7bn for underpaid pensions

About 200,000 pensions may get top-ups averaging £13,500 after nearly two decades of shortfalls.

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Covid: Germany to approve AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s

Chancellor Merkel says The EU member is the latest country to reverse its policy on the vaccine's use on older people.

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Box jellyfish: Australian teenager fatally stung on Queensland beach

It is the first such death from the venomous ocean animal in Australia in 15 years.

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Thai navy rescue four cats from burning ship

The cats were found huddled together on the sinking vessel when the navy was sent to check the site.

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Sands selling Las Vegas casino to bet big on Asia

The gaming giant is offloading the Venetian in a $6.25bn deal to invest in Singapore and Macau.

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Linda Reynolds: Australian minister 'regrets' slur on alleged rape victim - PM

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has not denied calling an alleged rape victim a "lying cow".

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Budget 2021: 'I'm finding it hard to celebrate'

There's more support for many in the Budget, but for some it still falls short.

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US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress

Lawmakers cancel a session as they are told of "potential threats" from a militia on Thursday.

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Then and now: A 'megadrought' in California

See how extreme weather has affected an crucial reservoir in California.

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LeBron James: NBA superstar's evolution from high school prodigy

This is the story of LeBron James, the high school phenomenon who turned three failing franchises into NBA-winning teams.

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Twin sisters worth millions thanks to female gamers

The Nakajima twins develop games for women and three-quarters of their workforce are female.

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Covid: Biden condemns ‘Neanderthal thinking’ behind lifting of mask rules

The US president criticises the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Texas and Mississippi.

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Why are QAnon believers obsessed with 4 March?

Believers are using an old, irrelevant law to herald the supposed return to power of Donald Trump.

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Argentina: Can one country's change of abortion law alter a continent?

Pro-choice activists hope Argentina's legalisation of abortion will bring about change elsewhere.

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'After the first cancellation it didn't go back to normal'

The so-called sharing economy has been greatly affected by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sharad Bobde: Calls for top India judge to quit over 'atrocious' rape remarks

Sharad Bobde asked a rape suspect if he would marry his accuser and seemed to justify marital rape.

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Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London

The shop will stock hundreds of new own-brand items including locally-sourced milk and desserts.

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How can we make washing machines last?

Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines.

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Life discovered deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet 'shouldn't be there'

Researchers hoping to collect mud samples deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet were amazed to discover small creatures living in the dark, freezing water.

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Fisherman in Kenya swap petrol outboard motors for electric engines

Fishermen on Lake Victoria in Kenya have begun using some of Africa’s first electric fishing boats.

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Academics face battle over pension scheme deficit

Trustees of the Universities Superannuation Scheme say contributions must rise steeply.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: BBC reporter Girmay Gebru freed by military

Girmay Gebru is freed without charge after being detained in the conflict-hit Tigray region on Monday.

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Covid: Joe Biden promises vaccines will be available for every US adult by end of May

The US president brings forward full supply by two months and urges people to take the vaccine.

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'Exceptional' 15th-Century bowl unearthed at US yard sale

A small bowl bought for $35 last year is set to be auctioned for between $300,000 and $500,000.

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Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks

The US tech giant blamed the attacks on Hafnium, a state-sponsored group operating out of China.

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How US nuclear missiles found a base in Scotland

The controversial US nuclear submarines operated for more than 30 years and has a lasting legacy.

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How can we make washing machines last?

Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines.

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DNA Family Secrets: What happened to Bill's father?

Seventy-five-year-old Bill has never met his dad, but he's about to discover life-changing answers.

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Covid-19: Dolly Parton marks vaccination with Jolene rewrite

Singing to the tune of her hit song Jolene, the county star, 75, promotes coronavirus vaccinations.

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Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks

The US tech giant blamed the attacks on Hafnium, a state-sponsored group operating out of China.

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Covid: Qantas launches 'mystery flights' to boost tourism

Airlines in the region are coming up with different strategies to tackle the pandemic travel slump.

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Christian Porter: Australian attorney general denies rape allegation

Attorney General Christian Porter says he strongly rejects an allegation he raped a girl in 1988.

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Covid: Qantas launches 'mystery flights' to boost tourism

Airlines in the region are coming up with different strategies to tackle the pandemic travel slump.

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Tiger Woods: Car crashes and comebacks

How the golfing champion has made a career out of overcoming adversity and scandal.

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Rio Tinto chief to step down over cave destruction

The 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters were destroyed to make way for an iron ore mine last year.

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Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to fly to moon

Yusaku Maezawa says he will pay for the entire trip, so those who come onboard will fly for free.

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Rio Tinto chief to step down over cave destruction

The 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters were destroyed to make way for an iron ore mine last year.

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Mars: Nasa's Perseverance rover sends stunning images

Amazing images as Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars and seeks signs of past microbial life.

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The deadly job of protecting DR Congo's Virunga National Park

In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.

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Why many in Russia are reluctant to have Sputnik vaccine

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against Covid is in worldwide demand, but many Russians remain unsure.

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The couples accused of destroying Japan's families

An archaic Japanese law requires married couples to adopt the same surname, but many are asking why.

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Some UK arrivals 'still waiting' for quarantine Covid tests

International arrivals from countries not on the UK's "red list" must take two Covid tests during quarantine.

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'Find people who complement your weaknesses'

Amber Atherton, boss of tech firm Zyper, says you need staff who are good at things you might not be.

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Angelina Jolie sells Winston Churchill painting for record £7m

The Tower Of The Koutoubia Mosque, owned by the actress, is sold to an unidentified buyer.

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Poland activists acquitted over LGBT Virgin Mary

Three women, who faced up to two years in jail, were found not guilty of offending religious feelings.

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Energy firms overcharged one million switching customers

Households were overcharged by a total of £7.2m when they should have been protected from price rises.

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UK house prices see 'surprise' pick-up, says Nationwide

An unexpected acceleration in values last month pushed prices to a record high, the Nationwide says.

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Migrating flamingos turn Mumbai lakes into 'sea of pink'

Thousands of flamingos migrate to western India every year in search for food and nesting grounds.

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The new voice of The Simpsons character Dr Julius Hibbert

Kevin Richardson is the first black actor to voice Dr Julius Hibbert on the television comedy.

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Nigeria school abduction: Hundreds of girls released by gunmen

A group of nearly 300 girls are released after they were abducted from their school last week.

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