Saturday, May 22, 2021

Out in Brighton on first Friday after rules ease

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"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.

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Amazon in pictures: SebastiĆ£o Salgado's last frontier

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Photographer SebastiĆ£o Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Car buyers still sceptical about going electric, says Ford boss

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The car giant's UK boss tells the BBC says shifting away from petrol and diesel cars will need more government support.

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France's 18-year-olds given €300 culture pass

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French teens can use the funds for cinema tickets, musical instruments or to buy books and videos.

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'Mad rush' to buy homes faded in April

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Property sales fell from the record highs of March, but analysts say activity is still high in the market.

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Somerset hoteliers worry they face mass cancellations

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Tourism businesses had hoped for a "staycation boom" to repay losses suffered during lockdowns.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Ceuta migrants: The photos that captured Spain's attention

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Ministers discuss Australia trade deal concerns

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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

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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?

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

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