Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa

There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.

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El Salvador: Remains of 24 people found in ex-policeman's garden

Officials in El Salvador believe the mass grave may contain up to 40 bodies, mostly of women or girls.

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UK billionaires see jump in wealth during pandemic

Sir Leonard Blavatnik topples Sir James Dyson as the UK's richest person, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.

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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.

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Copa America games moved amid Colombia protests

Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America tournament with Argentina after a series of protests in the country.

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UK set to offer Australia free-trade deal

Boris Johnson pushes for an end to import taxes, despite claims UK beef and lamb farmers will suffer.

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Tarun Tejpal: Indian former editor cleared of raping colleague

Tarun Tejpal had denied allegations that he raped a female colleague in a hotel elevator in 2013.

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Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break

The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor.

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Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes

President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans.

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Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.

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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.

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Sri Lanka: Covid increases China influence in India's backyard

As India struggles to deal with the virus, China steps in to help its neighbours like Sri Lanka.

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Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health

Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda.

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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.

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Ceuta migrants: The photos that captured Spain's attention

A photo of a volunteer comforting a migrant in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta goes viral.

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German officer who posed as Syrian refugee in terror trial

Caught leading a double life, Lt Franco A denies planning far-right attacks on politicians.

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Nicolas Sarkozy: Ex-president goes on trial for illegal campaign funding

He is accused of illegally overspending by millions of euros on his failed 2012 re-election campaign.

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Rail reform: What does the shake-up mean for you?

Seven key points on how the planned revamp of the UK's rail network affects passengers and fares.

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Trainline shares plunge after government rail plans revealed

Shares in the ticketing firm plunge by as much as a third after the government's announcement.

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Elon Musk UK visit drives Tesla factory rumours

A two-day stop in the UK has ignited speculation that the tech mogul is looking for factory sites.

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Friends: 7 things the trailer reveals about the reunion

Including guest stars, emotional moments, set visits, table reads and Phoebe's singing.

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Climate change: EU official backs German Greens on curbing flights

The Greens' leader - a strong candidate for chancellor - wants to ban short-haul flights.

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Queensland offers cash bonus to attract tourism workers

The offer is open to people in Australia who want to come and work in Queensland.

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Amber list travel is legal, says EasyJet boss

Government guidance on travel to amber list countries is "very confusing", says Johan Lundgren.

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Ministers discuss Australia trade deal concerns

UK sheep and beef farmers are concerned they could be undercut by rivals with far larger herds.

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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.

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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.

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Four beheaded in Guatemala prison riot, police say

At least four prisoners are beheaded during a fight between rival gangs at a jail in Quetzaltenango.

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Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms

The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal.

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Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms

The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal.

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Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue.

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Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe

Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission.

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US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?

The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries.

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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due

Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation.

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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control

Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic.

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'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike

Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday.

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Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?

They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases.

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Dean du Plessis: The first visually impaired commentator to cover international cricket

Dean du Plessis, the world's first blind cricket commentator, talks about his love for the game, his journey into the commentary box and the techniques he uses.

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Gas Boilers: What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?

No new gas boilers should be sold from 2025 according to the the International Energy Agency.

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UK inflation rate jumps in April

Inflation in the UK rose by 1.5% in the year to April, according to official figures.

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Amphotericin-B: Concern over 'black fungus' drug shortage as cases rise

The intravenous injection is in short supply as hospitals report a spike in cases.

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Indonesia: Climate change destroying world's oldest animal painting

Higher temperatures have accelerated build-up of salts, which causes the art to flake off the walls.

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Covid: France to reopen bars and restaurants as lockdown eases

The country prepares for a phased reopening as daily Covid cases fall and vaccinations accelerate.

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Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery

Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s.

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Japan pulls controversial asylum seeker bill after criticism

Criticism of the bill was mounting after the death of a Sri Lankan refugee held in detention.

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