Thursday, December 10, 2020

Paolo Rossi, Italy's 1982 World Cup hero, dies aged 64

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The striker's hat-trick eliminated Brazil on the way to Italy's triumph in the competition in Spain.

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US Covid vaccine: Three key questions answered

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How will Americans receive the vaccine? Will it be free? And will enough people take it?

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Rio Tinto ordered to rebuild ancient Aboriginal caves

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Rio Tinto is told to compensate owners of the 46,000-year-old site, which it blew up in May.

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Covid-19: The mask-wearing US city that bucked the trend

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Compulsory mask-wearing has been highly controversial in the US.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a soldier survived an 11-hour gun battle

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Ethiopian soldiers recount the dramatic moment their army camps were raided in Tigray.

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The Syrian mercenaries used as 'cannon fodder' in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Four Syrians say they enlisted for sentry duties in Azerbaijan and were sent to the Nagorno-Karabakh front line.

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Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships

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The pandemic inspires a scheme to pair language students with older people in France via video link.

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New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China

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The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago.

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How Slumdog composer is giving Indian talent a helping hand

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AR Rahman on joining Bafta's search for emerging artists in India's film, TV and games industries.

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Why 'preppers' are going mainstream

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Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society.

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Elon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact

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The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing.

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The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign

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A Harvard icon and fake media have been used in a global campaign to serve Indian interests, research reveals.

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Humpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit

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The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance.

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Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game

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When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day.

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Demand for property 'losing a bit of steam'

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Sales of homes and house prices are rising, but surveyors are expecting a slowdown early next year.

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Covid-19: How everyday life has changed in Wuhan

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While the rest of the world is battling a second wave of infections Wuhan hasn’t had any locally transmitted cases for months.

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Nigeria: The midwife bringing antenatal classes to first-time dads in Lagos

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Tolulope Adeleke is a UK midwife organising antenatal classes for first time dads in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Climate change: Global 'elite' will need to slash high-carbon lifestyles

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The world's wealthiest will need to limit emissions if the world is to avoid dangerous warming.

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India farmers protests: 'Delhi highways are our home for now'

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Thousands of farmers from across India are protesting in Delhi against new market-friendly reforms.

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Australia accuses China of undermining trade agreement

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Beijing has "targeted" Australian goods with potentially "discriminatory actions", the country says.

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Uber sells off flying taxi unit

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Elevate is the second business Uber has sold off this week as the company seeks profitability.

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Fighting Covid-19 on the road across the US

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Nurse Laura Liffiton has travelled across the US for six months, helping in the fight against Covid.

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Rich countries hoarding Covid vaccines, says People's Vaccine Alliance

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Poorer nations will miss out despite steps to ensure access is fair, campaigners warn.

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Little pygmy possum found on Australian island for first time since fires

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The world’s smallest possum had not been seen on Kangaroo Island since Australia's fires a year ago.

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Covid-19: Singapore 'cruise to nowhere' ends after passenger tests positive

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The ship returned to port early after a passenger tested positive for coronavirus.

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Where does the Republican Party go after Trump?

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What places like Ohio reveal about President Donald Trump's legacy on the Republican Party.

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Currys PC World asked to honour cancelled Black Friday sales

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Shoppers say they are being charged full price to re-order products cancelled because of a fault.

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PayPal 'reward' email rapped for misleading

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The message must not be sent again in the same form, rules the Advertising Standards Authority.

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The stranded giraffes being rescued by raft

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A group of the animals in Kenya, who became trapped on a new island, are being rehomed and it isn't easy.

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Cost of goods 'set to rise' from shipping mayhem

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Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

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'Tax the wealthy to pay for coronavirus'

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The government should consider a wealth tax to patch up the public finances, tax experts say.

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Scam alert: 'I was desperate for a job'

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One victim's tells of "pushy" fraudsters as a charity says mental health issues leave people exposed to scams.

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US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack

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FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.

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Could Brexit make my food more expensive?

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The UK is negotiating a new trade deal with the EU - how might the result affect food prices?

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So you want a career in computer games tournaments?

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The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense?

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Saudi Arabia: Three campaigns MBS cannot win

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US President-elect Joe Biden will press Mohammed bin Salman to act on Yemen, human rights and Qatar.

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Ahmadreza Djalali: The Swedish-Iranian doctor on Iran's death row

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How a Swedish-Iranian doctor's work trip to Tehran ended up in death row.

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The woman behind China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission

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Zhou Chengyu, 24, has been lauded on social media for her work as the project's youngest commander.

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Sinovac: What do we know about China's Covid-19 vaccine?

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The Sinovac vaccine is yet to finish late-stage trials, but is already being shipped to other countries.

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Covid: 'How a picture of my foot became anti-vaccine propaganda'

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A misunderstanding turned a woman's skin condition into fuel for conspiracy theories.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Japan announces new Covid-19 stimulus for economy

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The $708bn (£530bn) package includes subsidies for green investment and spending on digitalisation.

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Chuck Yeager: First pilot to fly supersonic dies aged 97

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The US pilot broke the sound barrier in 1947, helping to pave the way for America's space programme.

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Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate

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Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples.

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Christchurch massacre: Inquiry finds failures ahead of attack

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However, a report reveals inquiry a series of failures ahead of the 2019 attack.

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Civilians killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan soars by more than 300%

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In 2019 alone, more than two civilians each day were killed in airstrikes by the US or its allies.

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Lloyd Austin: Biden picks ex-general as defence secretary

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Lloyd Austin, who headed US Central Command, will be the first African-American defence secretary.

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French man guilty of shooting and impaling rowdy rooster

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Marcel was shot dead in May by a neighbour who had become irate over his regular crowing.

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JD Health soars on stock market debut

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Shares in the Chinese health giant surged by 34% on debut in Hong Kong's biggest listing of the year.

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Would you trust a 'virtual nanny' with your kids?

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As parents have struggled with childcare this year, a number of tech firms are offering solutions.

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Uber sheds self-driving cars to focus on profits

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Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.

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