Suez Canal traffic jam caused by stuck ship Ever Given 'cleared'

The last vessels blocked by the Ever Given have now passed through the Suez Canal, authorities say.

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Deshaun Watson: Houston Texans quarterback being investigated by police amid 21 civil lawsuits

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is being investigated by police amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour and sexual assault.

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Egypt mummies to pass through Cairo in ancient rulers' parade

The Cairo spectacle will see the remains of 18 kings and four queens taken to a new resting place.

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Taiwan: Prosecutors seek arrest after train crash which killed 50

A construction manager's lorry is suspected of sliding on to train tracks, causing the derailment.

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Covid-19: Italy begins strict Easter lockdown

The measures come as Italy battles a third wave of the pandemic, with more than 20,000 new cases daily.

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Street racing: They're fast, Atlanta's furious

Screeching tyres disturb the peace in Atlanta, Georgia, as street racers claim the city's highways.

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The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'

South Africa has faced a wave of Covid misinformation, but volunteers are fighting back.

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Week in pictures: 27 March - 2 April 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

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Taiwan: Rescue efforts after train derailment

Rescuers are trying to access several badly damaged carriages as up to 200 people remain trapped.

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Covid 19: Pakistan among new countries added to England's travel ban list

Travel from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya or the Philippines will not be allowed from 9 April.

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USS Johnston: Sub dives to deepest-known shipwreck

A submersible has reached the USS Johnston, which lies 6.5km beneath the waves in the Pacific.

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Italian restaurant owner wrongly targeted by US sanctions

It was a case of mistaken identity for the restaurant owner in Verona who has now been taken off blacklist.

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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend in hospital with Covid-19

The cricket legend says he is in hospital "as a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice".

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Africa's week in pictures: 26 March-1 April 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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Michelle Obama: Girls 'all give me hope'

Speaking to girls from London schools, the former US first lady had inspiring messages to share.

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Taiwan: Dozens feared dead after train derails inside tunnel

Rescuers are struggling to access four carriages inside a tunnel that are "badly damaged".

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Stock markets hit new records on Biden spending plan

Asian markets have edged higher after optimistic investors pushed Wall Street to new highs overnight.

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Stock markets hit new records on Biden spending plan

Asian markets have edged higher after optimistic investors pushed Wall Street to new highs overnight.

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Italian restaurant owner wrongly targeted by US sanctions

It was a case of mistaken identity for the restaurant owner in Verona who has now been taken off blacklist.

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Dutch PM Rutte narrowly survives no-confidence vote

Mark Rutte is accused of lying and trying to sideline an MP during talks to form a governing coalition.

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Australia: geologist beaten up by 'angriest octopus' on beach

In a video, the octopus can be seen in shallow waters lashing out at geologist Lance Karlson.

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Oxfam suspends two aid workers amid sex exploitation claims in DR Congo

Some staff fear the charity has not learnt the lessons of the 2018 Haiti scandal, the Times reports.

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What it's like driving across the new Irish trade border

Three months since the creation of the new Irish trade border, the BBC travelled with a lorry driver.

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Nike wins lawsuit over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

The art collective that sold the customised Nike sneakers has shipped all but one of the 666 pairs.

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Bottling it: How breweries have survived lockdown

Over the three national lockdowns most pubs have been shut, meaning breweries have had to adapt.

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James Charles: YouTube star admits to messaging underage boys

The 21-year-old posted a video on YouTube addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18.

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Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals

In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas.

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'The grim reality of reporting in China that forced me out’

Beijing is ruthlessly shutting down reporters, says John Sudworth, who was forced to move to Taiwan.

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Celebrities in Australia anger stranded citizens over 'double standard'

Dozens of Hollywood stars have relocated during the pandemic while many Australians remain shut out.

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Solitary confinement: New York bans prison isolation over 15 days

New York is bringing in solitary confinement reforms amid calls for changes throughout the US system.

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Riz Ahmed: 'Listening is not just with your ears'

The Oscar-nominated star of Sound of Metal on why it was his hardest and most rewarding screen role.

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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.

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Google rejigs remote working as its reopens offices

The tech giant said it will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it.

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Google rejigs remote working as its reopens offices

The tech giant said it will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it.

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Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat

North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying.

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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.

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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised".

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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.

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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests.

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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures.

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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.

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Microsoft to sell augmented reality goggles to army

The tech giant will provide around 120,000 headsets to the US army in a 10-year deal worth $21.9bn.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

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Can a VR headset or pot plant boost productivity?

From peloton bikes to teabags - how the corporate world is motivating home workers.

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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'

An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout.

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