Migrants determined to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave: 'Either I'll die or I'll cross'

At least 5,000 migrants have reached Spain's Ceuta enclave from neighbouring Morocco, a record number over a single day, Spanish officials say.

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Eurostar secures £250m rescue package

The cross-Channel rail operator has been fighting for survival during the pandemic as demand slumped.

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UK farmers face lowering of tariffs on imports

The move could be part of securing a free trade deal with Australia and countries in Asia.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Amazon 'in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn'

The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content.

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UK jobless rate falls slightly to 4.8% in March

The unemployment rate was 4.8% in the three months to March, compared with 4.9% last time.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Amazon in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn: Reports

The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content.

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The woman trailblazer set to take the reins in Samoa

For the first time ever, a Samoa election was tightly contested - and it's a woman who came out top.

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Galapagos Islands: Erosion fells Darwin's Arch

The famous rock formation has collapsed due to natural erosion, Ecuador's environment ministry says.

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More than a billion sparrows in the world, study finds

At least 50 billion individual wild birds are on the planet, including 1.6 billion house sparrows, scientists say.

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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says

The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout.

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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.

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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.

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Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts

A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas's capabilities, but civilians are also in harm's way.

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Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross

Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.

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Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income

The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier.

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Covid in India: Tracing a family’s fight to save a father

Covid has overrun India's hospitals, leaving many fighting to find treatment for sick relatives.

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How US police training compares with the rest of the world

Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries.

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Art lovers rejoice as Smithsonian museums reopen

The landmark museums in the US capital are beginning to once more open their doors to the public.

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Bill Gates left Microsoft amid affair investigation

Microsoft has said that it investigated Mr Gates' attempt in 2000 "to initiate an intimate relationship".

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Bill Gates left Microsoft amid affair investigation

Microsoft has said that it investigated Mr Gates' attempt in 2000 "to initiate an intimate relationship".

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Myanmar election: No evidence fraud in 2020 vote, observers say

Conclusion contradicts claim by the military, which argues February coup was justified by voter fraud.

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Lockdown easing fails to lure back shoppers

Despite UK hospitality venues trading more freely, fewer people have been visiting shops than last week.

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Rapper J Cole scores on Basketball Africa debut

Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League.

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MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021: WandaVision wins big

The Disney+ Marvel hit collected four awards including best show at the in-person Hollywood event.

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Chile constitution: Sweeping changes possible as independents win

The right-wing government fails to win a third of the seats and will struggle to stop major changes.

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Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip

Israeli aircraft carried out dozens more air strikes on Gaza as fighting enters its second week.

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Train derails and explodes into flames

The freight train was carrying highly flammable fertiliser and nearby residents have been evacuated.

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Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.

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Australia crocodile: Skull identified as part of new extinct species

An eight-million-year-old skull found in 2009 is now believed part of an undiscovered reptile.

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Thailand: Record number of Covid cases as prison clusters grow

The country last week admitted there were growing virus clusters in two jails outside Bangkok.

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Ryanair: Signs of summer travel rebound

Europe's largest budget carrier says pent-up demand has sparked a surge in booking.

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Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for storm

Cyclone Tauktae is believed to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1998.

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Women's Champions League final: Chelsea 0-4 Barcelona

Chelsea concede four goals in the first 36 minutes as Barcelona blow them away to win the Women's Champions League final.

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out.

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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner.

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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner.

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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India.

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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March.

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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence.

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The cost of calling out a 'rape joke'

One Malaysian teenager has braved a backlash for her principled stand.

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Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City

Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble.

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Cyber-crime: Irish health system targeted twice by hackers

Department of Health confirms its IT systems was hit by a ransomware attack last Thursday.

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Two killed as seats collapse at synagogue in West Bank

The structure at a partially built synagogue near Jerusalem had been packed for a religious festival.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu defends Gaza press building bombing

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says destroying a high-rise block in Gaza on Saturday was justified.

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Firms happy to reopen but have pandemic debt hangovers

Despite lockdown easing, businesses say they need more support to manage the impact of the last year.

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Covid: Taiwan orders toughest curbs amid infections spike

Cinemas and entertainment venues are shutting down, and limits on public gatherings are tightened.

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