Money launderers 'prey on generation Covid'

Promises via social media to make "quick cash" are attracting those struggling for work, banks say.

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'Right to repair' law to come in this summer

Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers for the first time.

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Coronavirus: How airlines stay safe to fly

Amid Covid-19, airlines are finding ways to keep their aircraft and staff ready to fly again.

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Shops return to rural Sweden but are now staff-free

In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops.

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George Floyd: First jurors for Derek Chauvin trial chosen

Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial began on Tuesday with three individuals selected.

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Greece violence: Officers injured in police brutality protests

People took to the streets in response to a video that appeared to show a man being beaten by officers.

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India rebukes UK MPs over farmers' protest debate

India criticises "false assertions" during a parliamentary debate on its "domestic issues".

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'Hybrid working will become the norm'

The return to the office after the pandemic will be only partial, says global workspace provider IWG.

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'Hybrid working will become the norm'

The return to the office after the pandemic will be only partial, says global workspace provider IWG.

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UK businesses caught buying five-star Google reviews

Consumer group Which? staged a sting operation to investigate fake Google reviews in the UK.

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The secret New York apartment behind my bathroom mirror

New Yorker Samantha Hartsoe's TikTok of her discovery of a secret flat was a viral sensation.

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Aboriginal Australians: Victoria to hold inquiry into impact of colonisation

In a national first, Victoria will examine injustices against Aboriginal people since British settlement.

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Thailand launches yacht quarantine for tourists

It already allows visitors to spend their quarantine on a golf course in an effort to boost tourism.

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Thailand launches yacht quarantine for tourists

It already allows visitors to spend their quarantine on a golf course in an effort to boost tourism.

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Women's Day: Protesters clash with police in Mexico

Officers forced back protesters with tear gas and riot shields in Mexico City's main square.

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Sales of school uniforms surge ahead of reopening

Demand for uniforms, computers and household accessories rose after plans to ease lockdown were published.

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Zoom founder Eric Yuan transfers $6bn of his shares

His personal wealth soared as the video conferencing platform became a household name during the pandemic.

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Zoom founder Eric Yuan transfers $6bn of his shares

His personal wealth soared as the video conferencing platform became a household name during the pandemic.

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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'

Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.

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Nigeria kidnappings: The Chibok captive who defied Boko Haram

Naomi Adamu was abducted by Islamist militants from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014 and spent three years in captivity.

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Myanmar coup: The shadowy business empire funding the Tatmadaw

Advocacy groups are calling for sanctions against the military's secretive business interests.

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Sidhique Kappan: Jailed and 'tortured' for trying to report a rape

Indian journalist Sidhique Kappan was arrested while trying to cover a story of rape for his website.

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Sweden leads way in using tech to boost rural retailing

In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops.

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Afghanistan: Will America's 'moonshot' peace plan work?

American officials have a new draft peace deal, but Afghans worry it could make the violence worse.

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Sainsbury's warns of national shortage of pet food pouches

The retailer is running low on dog and cat food pouches and warns the issue will be "ongoing" in 2021.

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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.

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Coronavirus: Divers find Philippine reef covered with single-use face masks

Divers in the Philippines find personal protective equipment (PPE) among rubbish on a coral reef.

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Myanmar coup: UN calls for release of 'trapped' protesters

About 200 people are thought to have been trapped by security forces in a district of Yangon since Monday.

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Zoroastrians try matchmaking to keep religion alive

Zoroastrians are turning to matchmaking and fertility treatment in a bid to keep their 3000-year-old religion alive.

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BP staff set to work from home two days a week

The oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer.

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Yemen war: Many feared dead after fire at migrant detention centre

As many as 30 people may have died at the facility, which was holding migrants mostly from Ethiopia.

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Deliveroo boss Will Shu: 'I was never into start-ups'

Will Shu's comments come as the food delivery firm sets out flotation plans but reports another loss.

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Oprah interview: Meghan 'didn't want to be alive anymore'

In a deeply personal TV interview, Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey that she did not get help when she asked for it.

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Virgin sues partner over claims about its brand value

Brightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.

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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher

The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist.

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Virgin sues partner over claims about its brand value

Brightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.

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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher

The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist.

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China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away

While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.

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China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away

While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.

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Afghanistan conflict: US warns of new Taliban 'spring offensive'

The militant group could make rapid gains in Afghanistan when US troops pull out, officials say.

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What's causing vaccine delays in some Asian countries?

In Asia, some vaccination programmes are either yet to begin, or are at a very early stage.

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George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected in Derek Chauvin trial?

The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd puts the US jury system under the spotlight.

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The woman with HIV helping others have a 'good death'

In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone.

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Coming 2 America: 'The first black fairytale' revisited

Actress Nomzamo Mbatha on the importance of Coming 2 America "celebrating blackness" on screen.

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Covid child brides: 'My family told me to marry at 14'

A Unicef report shows ten million more underage girls may be forced to marry due to the pandemic.

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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'

Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.

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Cladding rules: New guidance to help flat owners stuck in 'limbo'

The recommendations aim to reduce the number of safety checks banks request on blocks of flats.

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Women set for '£100,000 pension pay gap' with men

A young woman today would have to work 40 years more to retire with the same amount, research suggests.

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'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare. It's hurtful'

The stories of two US women who lost their jobs early on in the pandemic - and haven't worked since.

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Could lab-grown meat help tackle climate change?

Last year Singapore approved the sale of 'chicken' grown in a lab. What is it exactly - and could it be better for the planet?

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