Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.

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Coronavirus: Divers find Philippine reef covered with single-use face masks

Divers in the Philippines find personal protective equipment (PPE) among rubbish on a coral reef.

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Myanmar coup: UN calls for release of 'trapped' protesters

About 200 people are thought to have been trapped by security forces in a district of Yangon since Monday.

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Zoroastrians try matchmaking to keep religion alive

Zoroastrians are turning to matchmaking and fertility treatment in a bid to keep their 3000-year-old religion alive.

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BP staff set to work from home two days a week

The oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer.

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Yemen war: Many feared dead after fire at migrant detention centre

As many as 30 people may have died at the facility, which was holding migrants mostly from Ethiopia.

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Deliveroo boss Will Shu: 'I was never into start-ups'

Will Shu's comments come as the food delivery firm sets out flotation plans but reports another loss.

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Oprah interview: Meghan 'didn't want to be alive anymore'

In a deeply personal TV interview, Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey that she did not get help when she asked for it.

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Virgin sues partner over claims about its brand value

Brightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.

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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher

The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist.

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Virgin sues partner over claims about its brand value

Brightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.

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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher

The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist.

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China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away

While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.

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China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away

While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.

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Afghanistan conflict: US warns of new Taliban 'spring offensive'

The militant group could make rapid gains in Afghanistan when US troops pull out, officials say.

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What's causing vaccine delays in some Asian countries?

In Asia, some vaccination programmes are either yet to begin, or are at a very early stage.

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George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected in Derek Chauvin trial?

The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd puts the US jury system under the spotlight.

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The woman with HIV helping others have a 'good death'

In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone.

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Coming 2 America: 'The first black fairytale' revisited

Actress Nomzamo Mbatha on the importance of Coming 2 America "celebrating blackness" on screen.

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Covid child brides: 'My family told me to marry at 14'

A Unicef report shows ten million more underage girls may be forced to marry due to the pandemic.

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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'

Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.

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Cladding rules: New guidance to help flat owners stuck in 'limbo'

The recommendations aim to reduce the number of safety checks banks request on blocks of flats.

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Women set for '£100,000 pension pay gap' with men

A young woman today would have to work 40 years more to retire with the same amount, research suggests.

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'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare. It's hurtful'

The stories of two US women who lost their jobs early on in the pandemic - and haven't worked since.

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Could lab-grown meat help tackle climate change?

Last year Singapore approved the sale of 'chicken' grown in a lab. What is it exactly - and could it be better for the planet?

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Covid-19: The Kiribati sailors stranded 8,000 miles from home

Covid border closures mean hundreds of thousands of sailors are being prevented from returning home.

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The ballerina dancing on ice for a real ‘swan lake’

Ilmira Bagrautinova from the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre danced in -15C to save a natural beauty spot.

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US pastor on leave after Melania Trump 'trophy wife' comments

Stewart-Allen Clark offered advice to women on weight and clothing and commented on Melania Trump.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe released but faces new court date

The British-Iranian was jailed in Iran in 2016 on spying charges, which she has always denied.

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Myanmar coup: Party official dies in custody after security raids

Activists say the worker for Aung San Suu Kyi's party was beaten after being arrested.

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Senegal protests: Teenager killed in clashes after Ousmane Sonko's arrest

Five people are now known to have died after protests over opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's arrest.

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Uighurs: Chinese foreign minister says genocide claims 'absurd'

The Chinese government has been accused of trying to destroy the Uighur minority in north-west China.

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Deliveroo to hand riders up to £10,000 in UK float

The food delivery firm, set to be valued at $7bn (£5bn), will also offer shares to takeaway customers.

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Covid: Dalai Lama urges others to get vaccinated as he receives first shot

The Tibetan spiritual leader urges others to "take this injection" as he gets the AstraZeneca jab.

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Pope Francis to visit regions of Iraq once held by Islamic State

The Roman Catholic leader will also celebrate Mass at an event expected to attract 10,000 people.

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Ikea boss warns tariffs will lead to higher prices

Jesper Brodin, who heads the firm, says he fears global trade tensions will mean customers must pay more.

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George Floyd trial: Why is it so important?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $1.9tn but what's in it?

A guide to the Democrats' package of recovery measures to help Americans struggling in the pandemic.

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Raya and the Last Dragon: Disney's new heroine representing 670 million people

After almost 90 years of animated films, Disney has finally ventured into South East Asia.

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Who truly was the most dishonest president?

Past US presidents have left a legacy of untruths ranging from the bizarre to the horrifying.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'We're the government and we know what you're doing'

The BBC's Girmay Gebru recounts his experience of being detained in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

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Syria war: 'This is the price we had to pay for freedom'

Syrian civilians describe the devastating impact 10 years of war has had on them.

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Fortnite: From piano player to pro gamer - aged just eight

Joseph Deen tells the BBC about his ambitions after signing with a professional esports team.

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DR Congo's Virunga National Park: The deadly job of protecting gorillas

In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.

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How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics

A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.

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Ikea boss warns tariffs will lead to higher prices

Jesper Brodin, who heads the firm, says he fears global trade tensions will mean customers must pay more.

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What's your pension invested in?

While pension pots are going green, how easy is it to dump investments in tobacco or gambling?

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The clinic where India's temple elephants come to recuperate

The facility gives 'a break' to elephants who live in captivity at temples in India.

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US bombers deployed to Arctic skies from Norway base

The US has deployed long-range bomber planes to Norway, in a move seen as a message to Russia.

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Hunger Games salute used to protest against Asia’s military regimes

The three-fingered gesture has become a defining symbol of Thailand and Myanmar protests - but why?

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