Saturday, March 6, 2021

Amanpour: Harry and Megan Oprah interview 'won't be an easy ride'

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Christiane Amanpour, the Chief International Anchor of the news channel CNN was interviewed by Oprah in 2005.

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Ros Atkins on: The superpower and the Saudis

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Ros Atkins on US President Joe Biden’s first foreign policy test - how to deal with Saudi Arabia.

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The pizza place with sign language on the menu

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Inside the Washington, DC pizzeria entirely run by deaf or hard-of-hearing employees.

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ICYMI: Underwater art and Covid vaccine celebrations

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A Russian underwater art exhibition, Covid vaccine celebrations and other stories you may have missed.

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Covid-19: Australia asks European Commission to review Italy's vaccine block

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A row with drug firm AstraZeneca has caused Italy to block 250,000 doses to be sent to Australia.

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Tesla partners with nickel mine amid shortage fears

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There are concerns about supplies of nickel which are needed for batteries that power most electric cars.

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Budget removed uncertainty for house buyers, says the Halifax

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The UK's largest mortgage lender, the Halifax, says the stamp duty holiday extension was welcome.

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Budget 2021: Frasers Group says business rates package 'near worthless'

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Mike Ashley's group says the package would make it "nearly impossible" to take on ex-Debenhams stores.

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New Zealand earthquakes: 'What happens if there is another one?'

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New Zealanders are still on edge after three tremors trigger tsunami warnings and evacuations.

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Covid: Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to ‘stop whining’ as deaths spike

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Jair Bolsonaro criticises measures to curb Covid-19, a day after Brazil saw a record rise in deaths.

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China rebounds with economic growth target above 6%

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Economic growth last year languished at 2.3%, the country's poorest result in decades.

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Tesla partners with nickel mine amid shortage fears

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There are concerns about supplies of nickel - needed for lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars.

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International Women's Day: Illustrating the Covid-19 pandemic

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These three artists turn complex research into easy to digest information to help fight coronavirus.

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Nalleli Cobo: How a nine-year-old fought an oil company and won

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Nalleli Cobo started suffering from asthma, nosebleeds and headaches.

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New York cinemas reopen but will people come?

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Movie theatres are welcoming back audiences on Friday hoping there is pent-up demand for a night out.

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The Himalayan hazards nobody is monitoring

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Retreating Himalayan glaciers can become hazardous but such dangers are not being monitored, experts say.

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China NPC: China set to overhaul HK electoral system

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The changes will be discussed at China's largest political meeting which kicks off on Friday in Beijing.

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'Baby bust' as US birth rate falls during pandemic

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Nine months after the pandemic began, the birth rate was down in several states.

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Pope due in Iraq despite virus and security risks

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It will be Pope Francis's first international trip since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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New York cinemas reopen but will people come?

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Movie theatres are welcoming back audiences on Friday hoping there is pent-up demand for a night out.

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Inquiry into Amazon rainforest sold on Facebook

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A Supreme Court judge in Brazil orders an investigation following the BBC's report into the trade.

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Covid-19: San Diego zoo apes given experimental vaccine

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The vaccinations were carried out in February after an outbreak among gorillas at the zoo.

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Celebrating the world's largest female afro

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Simone Williams sees her hair, which measures nearly 1.5m in circumference, as a symbol of pride.

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Northern Pacific seastar: The sea intruder causing havoc in Tasmania

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Locals hope removing an introduced starfish can help save an iconic Australian species.

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Budget 2021: Four things that critics say were missing

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Where was the help for the environment, social care, renters, and to cover the future costs of Covid?

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

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

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YouTube to lift Trump ban if violence threat falls, says CEO

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Chief executive Susan Wojcicki says there's a way back for the former president on YouTube.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Budget 2021: Inequality set to rise, say campaigners

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Campaign groups say half a million people will fall into poverty because of Rishi Sunak's benefit changes.

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Budget 2021: UK's tax burden to 'reach highest levels since 1960s'

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak says decisions made in his Budget might not be "popular" but are "honest".

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Reddit chief: I was late to spot GameStop stock mania

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Steve Huffman says he supported the aims of a Reddit group taking on the hedge funds.

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Women retirees win £2.7bn for underpaid pensions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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'

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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

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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

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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?

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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'

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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

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

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