Twitter adds 'tip jar' to pay for good tweeting

Twitter launches a new payment feature for good tweets - but it comes with privacy concerns.

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Japan extends Covid-19 restrictions as Olympics draw nearer

Officials have extended the state of emergency in several regions until the end of the month.

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Rio de Janeiro police accused by residents of abuses after deadly raid

Residents of a Rio de Janeiro slum accuse police of violence and abuses in a raid that left 25 dead.

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California condors swoop on home and 'declare war'

The large protected birds are "messing with stuff and pooping everywhere", the family says.

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Covid travel rules: 'Green list' countries to be revealed

England’s list of “green countries”, with fewest restrictions, is expected to be released later.

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Liz Cambage: Australian criticises Olympic team photo shoot

Australian basketball star Liz Cambage says a promotional photo of Olympians lacks diversity.

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British Airways owner IAG calls for action to restart flights

The airline group says there is a "high level" of pent-up demand from passengers.

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China's exports soar as US recovers and India stalls

Export growth soared 32% in April as demand jumped for goods from the world's second largest economy.

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Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth

Tracking radars are following closely the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket vehicle.

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Report: China emissions exceed all developed nations combined

The country is responsible for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.

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Chernobyl spirit drinks seized by Ukraine security teams

The first batch of a spirit made with ingredients grown in the Chernobyl exclusion zone is seized.

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US sends reinforcements for Afghan withdrawal

Joe Biden has set the withdrawal deadline for 11 September, but it comes amid escalating violence.

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Australia to resume India repatriation flights after backlash

The government will bring some "vulnerable" Australians home after its travel ban ends next week.

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Florida governor signs voting restriction law

Democrats say the measures are voter suppression but Republicans say they protect election integrity.

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Juukan Gorge: Rio Tinto investors in pay revolt over sacred cave blast

Shareholders voted against outgoing boss's $10m bonus after sacred Aboriginal shelters were destroyed.

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Idaho school shooting: Girl in Boise wounds three, police say

The girl, likely aged 11 or 12, shot and wounded two of her fellow students and a member of staff.

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Trump social media: Twitter suspends account sharing ex-president's posts

The social media platform said the account was trying to evade Mr Trump's Twitter ban

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Holiday costs to jump this summer, warns travel boss

Travel will be more expensive as airlines can't afford to bring many planes back into service.

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Covid-19: Australians trapped in India 'betrayed' by ban on returning home

Affected citizens say they've been shut out by Australia and won't forget the trauma it's caused.

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Taiwan: Judo class puts a seven-year-old in a coma

The incident in Taiwan shows a tendency to allow child abuse in the name of discipline, experts say.

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Eurovision's noisy fans are back despite Dutch pandemic

It's Europe's most popular cultural event and the Netherlands will host it despite battling a third Covid wave.

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Covid-19 vaccines: Why some African states have leftover doses

African countries struggled to get vaccines, but now several of them have thousands of expired doses.

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Africa's top shots: 30 April-6 May 2021

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

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UK economy set to grow at fastest rate since WW2

Economy expected to grow by 7.25% in 2021 as lockdown restrictions are eased, says Bank of England.

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Tokyo Olympics: World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay

Kane Tanaka, 118, says she's worried about spreading Covid-19 to others in her nursing home.

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India Covid aid: Is emergency relief reaching those in need?

Emergency relief is flowing into India but concerns are mounting about delays in supply.

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UK service sector growth hits seven-year high

The UK's dominant services sector rebounded in April as lockdown restrictions were eased.

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Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League player jailed for 2018 sex assault

Former Rugby League player Jarryd Hayne is jailed for more than five years for the 2018 attack.

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Drone trucker: Sharing wild Australian landscapes for a cause

Truck driver Ben Stamatovich uses a drone to capture rugged landscapes on his journeys across Australia.

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Twitter tells users to be nice and think twice before replying

The social media platform will prompt users to review "potentially harmful or offensive" replies.

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Next expects post-lockdown sales surge to be short-lived

The fashion chain raises its profit forecast but says the recent rebound in sales may not last.

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China 'indefinitely' suspends key economic dialogue with Australia

The announcement is the latest in a growing diplomatic rift between both countries.

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US secretary of state warns on Russia and China

America's top diplomat vows Washington will respond if Moscow acts "recklessly", and says US allies should be careful about doing business with China.

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SpaceX Starship prototype makes clean landing

The latest prototype, Serial Number 15 (SN15), completes a successful high-altitude ascent and landing.

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Twitter tells users to be nice and think twice before replying

The social media platform will prompt users to review "potentially harmful or offensive" replies.

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Antony Blinken: US will respond to reckless Russian acts

The US would prefer a more stable and predictable relationship with Russia, Antony Blinken tells the BBC.

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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong jailed over banned Tiananmen vigil

The Tiananmen vigil commemorated the deaths of up to thousands of pro-democracy protesters in China.

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Philippines' Duterte apologises for taking unapproved China jab

He also asked China to take back 1,000 Sinopharm vaccines that it had donated to the country

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India Covid: Government says 'double mutant' linked to surge

The current surge of the virus has already overwhelmed India's healthcare system.

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South Africa: ANC in power struggle over corruption allegations

Corruption charges against the secretary-general trigger a power struggle within the ruling party.

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Broadway tickets to go on sale for September reopening

New York's major theatres have been closed since March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property

Supporters say the move would boost vaccine production but the pharmaceutical industry disagrees.

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Covid: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property

Supporters say the move would boost vaccine production but the pharmaceutical industry disagrees.

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Safe Sweden faces up to wave of women's killings

A spate of deaths reignites a debate about domestic violence in a country praised for gender equality.

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Zulu King Zwelithini's death: Royals and rebels fight for throne

The monarchy is plunged into controversy following the death of the king and the regent.

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'We are desperate to go travelling again'

"Digital nomads" aim to get back to mobile working after Covid, with many countries wooing them.

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Asda owners to sell 27 forecourts to avoid probe

Regulators had raised concerns about potential price hikes after the Issa brothers bought Asda for £6.6bn.

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Romain Grosjean: ‘I can play with my kids, I can cuddle them and I can drive a racing car’

F1 driver Romain Grosjean, who made a remarkable escape from a flaming car last year, speaks to the BBC.

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End of an era for Debenhams as final shops close

The department store will disappear from high streets on 15 May after more than two centuries.

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Pétrus wine aged in space up for sale at Christie's

Christie's predicts the bottle of Pétrus 2000 that orbited the earth could sell for $1m (£720,000).

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