George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink

Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board.

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Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl

The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say.

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Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?

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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty

Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.

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US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts

Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May.

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India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots

A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India.

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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.

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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead

President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.

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Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death

In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government.

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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.

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Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers

A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

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European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez

European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change".

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Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries

Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.

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Super League will 'save football' - Real president

The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

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Primark sees sales surge as lockdown relaxed

The retailer says the number of people in its stores in England and Wales is back to pre-pandemic levels.

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UK jobs market 'remains subdued'

The unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, official figures show.

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European Super League: What happens next?

BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next.

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Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.

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Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom

This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.

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New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens

Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble.

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Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'

Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters.

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India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections

Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab.

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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93

Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.

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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.

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Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state

With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it.

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Car insurance sees biggest drop in six years

The average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months, according to new data.

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Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech

The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.

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Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race

Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections.

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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.

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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.

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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman

Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony

Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd.

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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."

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Shoppers making 'revenge purchases' flock back to High Street

Shoppers flocked back to the High Street last week to treat themselves after non-essential stores reopened.

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Bank of England to consider digital money plan

The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work.

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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.

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Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor

For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.

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Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital

The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor.

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Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".

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Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins

The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones.

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HSBC executives to hot-desk as private offices go

The shake-up at the banking giant's London HQ comes as it pursues plans to shrink office space by 40%.

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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge

With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.

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Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11

Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo.

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Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons

The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say,

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The 'ghostbusters' who are helping tackle climate change

Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.

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Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision

Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.

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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.

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