A research group warns the "long-run costs" of the pandemic will hit children disproportionately.
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Sunday, 31 January 2021
Business leaders call for a post-Covid economic roadmap
The CBI employers' group tells the government a post-Covid economic strategy will unlock investment.
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Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers
See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.
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Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities
The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver.
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Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'
Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.
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Clare Smyth: First female British chef with three Michelin stars
Northern Irish chef Clare Smyth is the first British female to be awarded three Michelin stars.
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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'
An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.
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Life in a Day: Kevin Macdonald says film 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
Kevin Macdonald's documentary features personal videos from across the world - all shot on the same day.
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Music festivals and Covid: Could some events still go ahead this year?
Glastonbury is already cancelled, but MPs are working on how to support the music festival industry.
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Home working increases cyber-security fears
IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased.
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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.
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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?
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'I worked on the vaccine my dad was given'
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to three young people involved in the vaccine rollout.
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Accountants warned over fraud expectations
Should auditors be expected to spot companies, such as BHS and Wirecard - at risk of collapse through fraud?
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Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England
PM hails "milestone" in the race to vaccinate the most vulnerable, after a record day for UK jabs.
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The school teachers helping struggling families in Covid lockdown
A school in the Wirral is helping families struggling to get by during the national lockdown.
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Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far?
It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says
It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.
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The Papers: 'Vaccine victory', and Captain Tom in hospital
Monday's front pages feature a "crucial milestone" being hit in care homes as the UK sees a record high of jabs.
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Saturday, 30 January 2021
Covid: Pandemic 'has highlighted archaic wedding laws'
Proposed changes to the law could allow people to marry in gardens and homes in Wales and England.
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Post-Brexit taxes for steel 'very damaging', says Kinnock
Stephen Kinnock MP says the UK's steel industry needs state aid and new export quotas with the EU.
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Central African Republic's capital in 'apocalyptic situation' as rebels close in
A former prime minister says there is daily fighting as rebel forces encircle Bangui.
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UK Covid deaths: Why the 100,000 toll is so bad
As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.
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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'
Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%.
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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'
Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.
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Coronavirus: 'Life will never be the same, for me it's better'
Kellie Larkin has cerebral palsy, is quadriplegic, non-verbal and communicates through a computer.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "winter scenes".
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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.
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UK's first Covid evacuees: 'I wish I'd stayed in Wuhan and missed flight'
Twelve months ago, 83 Britons fled Wuhan, the Covid-19 epicentre, but some wish they had never left.
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100,000 Covid deaths: ‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died’
Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them.
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?
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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death
The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.
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'When my name was butchered at school it made me feel different'
Yewande Biala has spoken about how mispronunciations of her name affect her, and other women agree.
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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
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The Papers: EU 'vaccine blunder', and sport betting logo 'ban'
Fallout from the EU's U-turn on vaccine export controls features prominently on Sunday's front pages.
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'They're coming for us' - right-wing media on Biden's week
After four years of cheerleading, conservative pundits have switched tack with Biden in their sights.
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Friday, 29 January 2021
Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.
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Pregnancy during lockdown: Advice from one mum to another
Jacqui, who gave birth last year, gives advice to expectant mother Gemma.
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Video calls and bookshelves dressed to impress
Video calls have given us all an insight into people's homes – and one firm an unexpected boost.
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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.
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Week in pictures: 23-29 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Covid-19: Your vaccine questions answered
From infertility to travel, we look at some of the key Covid vaccine talking points.
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Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’
Tens of thousands of lobotomies were carried out in the UK and US in the 1940s and 50s. Should we condemn the surgeons?
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HS2: Could the pandemic kill off the rail project?
Covid-19 has intensified the debate among environmental groups about the benefits of the project.
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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.
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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.
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Fyodor Cherenkov: The Soviet football genius the world never got to see
Fyodor Cherenkov was an outstanding talent, a football hero in the Soviet Union. He also suffered terribly with mental illness.
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Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?
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Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.
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Push to ensure pupils are 'politically literate'
A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education.
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Working from bed: 'I don't even have to get dressed'
A lot of us are tempted to spend January in bed but some people have turned it into their office.
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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".
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Poland abortion ban: Thousands protest for third day
Thousands march through the streets of Warsaw, chanting "freedom, equality, abortion on demand".
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The Papers: 'EU vaccine war explodes', and Oxford jab 'attack'
The EU's attempt to add controls on the export of jabs to the UK dominates the front pages.
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GameStop: Who is winning the market battle?
Novice investors are trying to beat Wall Street professionals at their own game.
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Thursday, 28 January 2021
Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
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Quad Gods: The world-class gamers who play with their mouths
How disabled gamers formed a winning esports team called the Quad Gods.
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Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan re-make history in Netflix film The Dig
Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan discuss history, archaeology, Indiana Jones and their new film.
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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?
The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK.
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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village
Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border.
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Satellite boom attracts technology giants
Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches.
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Covid-hit pupils 'should be allowed to repeat a year'
Education think-tank says pupils should have the right to repeat the school year after Covid disruption.
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Vaccination volunteers to be given Covid jab
NHS volunteers will now be given the vaccine because they are considered frontline health workers.
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Mother and baby homes: Eamon Martin supports public inquiry
Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, also agrees that victims should be entitled to compensation.
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Klarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'
There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names.
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The Papers: 'Union vacc' and EU jab rollout nearing 'crisis'
The front pages report on trial results from a new Covid vaccine and supply shortages in Europe.
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Wednesday, 27 January 2021
Covid: Lockdown rule-breakers flee Cwmbran salon in police raid
CCTV footage shows eight people running out of the fire exit of the salon as police show up.
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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic
Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.
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Covid-19: 'I told my kids I wasn't going to make it'
Taxi driver Ali Sakallioglu spent 222 days in hospital with Covid, including three months in a coma.
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Parosmia: 'Since I had Covid, food makes me want to vomit'
Many are finding things do not smell right after Covid - and that most foods smell and taste disgusting.
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Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?
Boris Johnson will visit Scotland on Thursday as polls suggest support for independence has risen.
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Covid vaccines: Misleading claims targeting ethnic minority people
We've been tracking some of the misinformation about vaccines that has circulated in minority communities.
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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays
China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family.
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Joe Biden's tech - what can the president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.
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The pilots forced to change career completely
With airlines grounded due to Covid, we speak to three former pilots who have left the industry.
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Covid: Social workers 'braced for tsunami of needs' after lockdown
Many worry about their capacity to protect the vulnerable if workloads increase further, a union warns.
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UK car production tumbles to 'worst in a generation'
Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand.
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English National Opera lessons for long Covid sufferers
The English National Opera's singing coach gives long Covid sufferers breathing space.
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Covid: Black over-80s 'half as likely' to have been vaccinated
A unique study of millions of patient records identifies "substantial" differences in vaccine coverage.
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The Papers: 'No EU can't have our jabs' and 'schools out'
The papers focus on a row over the supply of Covid jabs to the EU and the timeline for reopening schools.
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Covid: Living through lockdown in a high-rise flat
The continuing lockdown in England is tough for everyone but what's it like if you have limited space at home?
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Jagtar Singh Johal: Scot 'forced to sign blank confession' in India
Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in an Indian jail without conviction for more than three years.
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Boris Johnson to visit Scotland despite Nicola Sturgeon warning
The PM will use the trip to argue the Covid response illustrates the strengths of the UK working together.
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Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic
Families loaded up on the latest technology and sales increased in China.
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Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.
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Covid crisis: 'I've been excluded from any help'
Millions of people have been shut out of government schemes designed to help, a new study suggests.
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Covid-19 vaccine: Woman to restart chemotherapy after jab
Vicki Meredew, who received a leftover vaccine dose, will continue palliative treatment for a brain tumour.
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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.
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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring
Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.
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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.
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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.
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Dave Grohl: 'I dreamt I was shot in the back'
The Foo Fighters' frontman on the apocalyptic dreams that inspired his band's new album.
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Victims lose average of £45,000 in investment scams
Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says.
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Insurers defend covering ransomware payments
Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime.
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Chelsea Flower Show: Event moved to autumn for first time in history
It is the first time the world-famous event will take place in the autumn.
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Spanish Armada maps 'saved for the nation'
The maps depict the famous sea battle in which the English fleet was victorious in 1588.
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan
The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.
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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy
Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record.
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The Papers: Front pages mark UK's 100,000 Covid deaths
Wednesday's papers reflect on the number of Britons who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Monday, 25 January 2021
Poor whites in 'left behind' towns miss out on uni
Watchdog warns of low university chances for white working youths in former industrial towns.
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Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage
The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores.
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Inside the hospital: ‘Among all the doom and gloom there’s positives’
Despite the strains on the system, there is still kindness and new life in NHS hospitals.
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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.
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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30
Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.
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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.
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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?
Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders: The Trump defender enters political race
Known to millions around the world for her staunch defence of Trump, now it's her turn to speak for herself.
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Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.
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Extra £50m pledged for virus-hit grassroots sport
An extra £50m is being directed towards grassroots sport after a "significant hit" to activity levels amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'
It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges?
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Facebook News feature launches in UK
The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature.
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Chris Grayling leads MPs' charge to save hedgehogs
Ex-cabinet minister wants "Britain's favourite animal" to get same protections as bats and badgers.
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How Brexit shapes views on Scottish independence
Sir John Curtice looks at whether a future Yes vote in Scotland could be boosted by the UK leaving the EU.
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Yellen to be first female US Treasury secretary
Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary in Senate vote
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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.
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Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US
Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.
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The Papers: Quarantine hotels plan and holidays 'under threat'
The front pages focus on proposals to force some arrivals to the UK to self-isolate in hotels.
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Sunday, 24 January 2021
Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".
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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
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Katie Price on Harvey's 'terrifying' move to a specialist college
Reality TV star and ex-model, Katie Price reveals the challenges of finding a specialist college for her eldest son Harvey, who has complex needs.
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Covid: Why I'm breaking lockdown rules
The government says breaking Covid lockdown rules costs lives. But some people are doing it anyway.
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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.
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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card
Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries.
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Can we really feel the benefits of nature through a screen?
Scientists attempt to understand how best to bring the great outdoors to those stuck inside.
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Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.
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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.
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Travellers: Shocking lack of pitches for families, charity warns
Only 18 out of 251 authorised traveller sites have any free spaces, research from a charity suggests.
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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled
About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.
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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments
The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas.
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Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a 'cruel joke'
Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems.
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.
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The Papers: Schools out 'till Easter' for 'lost generation' kids
Many of Monday's papers lead with calls from parents and MPs for schools to reopen in England.
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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'
The fast fashion retailer is purchasing the brand, but not its stores or staff, the BBC understands.
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Saturday, 23 January 2021
Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.
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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
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Janice Nix: The drugs kingpin who joined the Probation Service
Janice Nix used to be one of London's most notorious drug dealers. How did she turn her life around?
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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.
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Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year
Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to a record number of jobs during 2020.
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The Papers: Vaccinated told to follow rules and PM's jab 'gamble'
Many of Sunday's papers focus on what the Covid jab means for lockdown, case numbers and schools.
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Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.
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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown made me feel like I was in prison'
John Nicholl, who is deafblind, says his use of hands-on sign language left him isolated in lockdown.
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'I couldn't breathe': The 26-year-old with Covid
Twenty-six-year-old Mae Mamaril and her family all tested positive for Covid-19 at the end of 2020. Mae was the only one who was moved to an intensive care unit.
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The paper that helped the homeless
How Street News became the first newspaper sold by homeless and unemployed vendors
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)
Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021.
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Friday, 22 January 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Twitter Bans Account Linked to Iran's Supreme Leader
Twitter Bans Account Linked to Iran's Supreme Leader
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National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers.
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Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy
Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached?
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What next for Trump - and Trumpism?
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?
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Covid-19: Nurses call for better masks to protect all staff
Inadequate PPE and a new variant may be putting the lives of nurses at risk, says nursing union.
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Up to 500 new cells to be built in women's prisons
Some will enable women to have overnight visits with their children, the Ministry of Justice says.
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Covid hand-outs: How other countries pay if you are sick
As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules?
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New light shed on Charles Darwin's 'abominable mystery'
Historical documents are uncovered that provide clues to a puzzle that haunted Charles Darwin.
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How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating
Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible.
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Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Muslim students still waiting for government funding plan
In 2013 the government promised to deliver a Sharia-compliant scheme but so far it has not materialised.
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Covid vaccine: Can Wales meet its targets?
Is Wales able to meet its vaccination targets - this weekend and next month?
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Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial
In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere.
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Covid-19: Five ways to avoid lockdown back pain
Tips on how to reduce back pain through the Covid-19 lockdown and beyond.
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Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid
Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films.
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East West and Northumberland rail lines get £794m boost
The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities.
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Covid: Peaky Blinders' Black Country Museum is vaccine hub
Injections are to be delivered at Black Country Living Museum where the series has in part been filmed.
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The Papers: UK 'feeling the strain' but gets vaccine 'boost'
Saturday's papers lead with Boris Johnson's warning that the UK Covid-19 variant may be more deadly.
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Thursday, 21 January 2021
'The phone call that brought me freedom - but broke my mother's heart'
When Farah Sayeed told her mother she wasn't coming home after university, it caused a painful rift.
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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution
As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses.
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Covid-19: The NHS trust the Army is helping through the second wave
Staff shortages have proved a problem for Barts NHS Trust, which is struggling amid the second wave.
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Why Sigourney Weaver had to say yes to Call My Agent
The Hollywood star explains why a role in the hit French comedy series was too good to refuse.
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Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU
UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home.
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Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UK
The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.
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Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.
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Covid: Half of early-years staff ‘don’t feel safe’
Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access to vaccines.
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Covid: Museums and galleries 'fighting for survival', Art Fund says
A national charity renews its plea for donations to help museums hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Police arrest 320 dangerous UK child sex offenders
Investigators have been targeting offenders who operate online since the first coronavirus lockdown.
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Covid: Fire Brigades Union safety demands 'unworkable', says report
A report criticises the union after it told its members not to volunteer due to safety concerns.
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Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths
A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.
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Dartford mother-of-three died after liposuction in Turkey
Abimbola Ajoke Bamgbose had been fed up with people asking if she was pregnant, an inquest hears.
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Newspaper headlines: £500 Covid payment and flood devastation
Friday's front pages suggest ministers are considering making a cash payment to everyone who tests positive.
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Wednesday, 20 January 2021
‘Did you get juggling balls for Christmas?’ – Villa boss angry at ‘pathetic’ decision
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith describes the decision to let a Manchester City goal stand as "farcical".
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Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Anyone know any funny programming jokes?
Ask HN: Anyone know any funny programming jokes?
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Can be super esoteric or super generalized, I love it when I get them, or when I just learn something new.
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Can be super esoteric or super generalized, I love it when I get them, or when I just learn something new.
Troubles victims: Thousands of relatives call for action
Some 3,500 people sign an open letter, published in three newspapers.
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Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, and mittens
With the world watching, who created fashion moments on inauguration day?
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Biden inauguration: Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Climb in full
Amanda Gorman's powerful reading of her poem was one of the memorable moments at Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Covid: 'No evidence' virus levels decreasing in England
Imperial College London research suggests rates may have risen over the first 10 days of the third lockdown.
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Food supply problems in NI clearly a Brexit issue - Coveney
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19.
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Covid: House hunters travelling 'hundreds of miles' to view homes
Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday.
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Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.
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Universities degree 'not the only route to success'
Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need.
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UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status
The EU's top representative in London is not being accorded the same privileges as other ambassadors.
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Newspaper headlines: 'New dawn for America' as Joe Biden takes over
Thursday's front pages are dominated by the inauguration of the 46th US president in Washington DC.
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Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Musicians 'failed by government' over EU touring, stars say
Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring.
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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.
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NHS child gender clinic rated 'inadequate' by inspectors
Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say.
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The cartoonists making mental health their muse
Meet the artists shaping graphic medicine - a genre of comics focused on the experience of living with mental illness.
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Baby Done: Comedy film explores woman's reluctance at impending motherhood
The film explores feeling mixed about being pregnant and social media pressure on expectant mums.
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Monklands ICU staff are 'physically and emotionally' drained
James Cook returns to Monklands eight months on to find the hospital staff struggling against the odds.
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Covid smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests
Delays to smear tests in lockdown prompt cervical cancer charities to call for home-testing kits.
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Paralysed ambulance call handler walks for 'NHS heroes'
An emergency call handler paralysed below the waist walks one mile to raise funds for the NHS.
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.
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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges
With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?
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Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece
The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.
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Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll
Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
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Donald Trump's farewell: We did what we came to do
"We did what we came to do - and so much more," Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.
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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says predecessor
The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says.
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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms
It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems.
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Newspaper headlines: 'It's the back of Trump' and 'vaccine pivot'
Wednesday's front pages focus on Joe Biden's inauguration later as the 46th US president.
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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says successor
The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says.
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Monday, 18 January 2021
Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance
Oxford says the "public cannot get enough of experts" with a £100m donation for antibiotics research.
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First Dates: Channel 4 series will feel 'more like real life'
The latest daters are in unfamiliar surroundings as the Channel 4 series moves to a new restaurant.
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Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.
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'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'
Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home.
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Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns'
Many parents struggle to meet their children's needs during the pandemic, say researchers.
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Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order
The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil.
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Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.
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Royal Papworth Hospital proposal by man who spent Christmas alone
Family members watched online as Jordan got engaged to his partner, with the help of nurses.
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Melania’s jacket and nine other defining images of Trump's presidency
As Donald Trump prepares to leave office, here are some of the key moments of his presidency.
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The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.
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Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops.
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.
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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.
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Female child sex abuse 'remains taboo' while victims struggle
Female perpetrated child sexual abuse remains taboo, experts say - while victims struggle to report it.
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Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers
Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday.
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'I'm stranded at Madrid Airport'
Lisbet Stone was turned away from her flight to London due to having an outdated covid test.
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Newspaper headlines: Jab complacency fears and smart motorway inquest
Tuesday's front pages report fears that millions of people could ignore Covid rules once they are vaccinated.
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Sunday, 17 January 2021
BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'
A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines.
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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme.
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The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy.
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Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital
As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled.
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
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Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president.
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Russell T Davies on It's A Sin: 'We were all Aids deniers - then it got real'
Writer Russell T Davies talks about his new show It's A Sin, set amid the Aids crisis in the 1980s.
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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.
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Who's exempt from wearing masks?: 'I'm scared of abuse for not wearing one'
At the moment, there's no official way to prove you don't have to wear a face covering
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Covid: UK travel corridors closure to come into force
Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in.
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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
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Kori, nine, says transplant gives him 'another chance at life'
Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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The Papers: 'Hope in the post' as '5 million more offered jab'
Monday's papers focus on news that over-70s in England will be invited to get a Covid jab this week.
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Saturday, 16 January 2021
Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages
Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments.
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Virtual library gives children in England free book access
Pupils in England can read works by popular authors online while schools stay closed in lockdown.
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Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England
It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets.
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Covid-19 vaccines: Prince William 'proud' of Queen and duke for getting jabs
The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff.
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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June.
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The Papers: 'Quarantine hotels' and jab for over-18s 'by June'
Sunday's front pages include new plans for Covid vaccines, and lifting lockdown restrictions.
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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.
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Lockdown mental health: Tips for helping your child
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.
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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.
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Magicians mark 100 years of 'sawing woman in half' trick
Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hobby'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby".
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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.
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Covid vaccine patients treated to live organ music at Salisbury Cathedral
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.
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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
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Avenue Beat: How do the F2020 singers avoid becoming a one-hit wonder?
Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next?
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Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
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Will the Trump corporate backlash make a difference?
After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations".
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Are women let down by period trackers?
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.
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Friday, 15 January 2021
Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.
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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.
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Boris Johnson says girls' education key to ending poverty
The UK prime minister wants girls' education in developing countries to be a key international focus.
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Joanna Lumley 'shocked' at claims disabled workers unpaid
Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Joanna Lumley speak out about employees allegedly owed a total of £200,000.
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Nóra Quoirin: 'Compelling evidence' of abduction
A Belfast mother says there is "compelling evidence" that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia.
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Can supermarket security guards help with mask rules?
Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.
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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
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Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
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WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge
Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week.
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The Papers: 'Fortress Britain' and 'modern miracle workers'
Most of Saturday's front pages focus on a decision to shut down all travel corridors to the UK.
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Thursday, 14 January 2021
'It kind of makes debt cool – and it's not'
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending.
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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
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Small businesses await Covid insurance case ruling
The Supreme Court ruling will define payouts for many thousands of firms affected by the first lockdown.
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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.
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Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.
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Brexit: 'most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'
Hauliers fear their jobs will get worse before they get better
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Covid-19: 'One medic saw eight people die in a single shift'
A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point".
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Talia Dean: 'My back pain was misdiagnosed for 15 years - now I can't dance'
Singer Talia Dean was 18 when she first had symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis. It took 15 years to get a diagnosis.
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
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The Papers: Infection rate 'hope' - but care home cases rise
A mix of stories, many on the coronavirus pandemic, lead Friday's newspapers.
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Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says
It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped.
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Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Covid-19: Passengers told to check train times as routes cut
Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says.
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Covid-19: Packed hospitals raised death risk by 20%
One in three trusts in England was running above safe levels of bed occupancy by the end of 2020.
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Bosses failing to support domestic abuse victims, says government
The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown.
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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest
Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.
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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,
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Covid priority list: When will I get the Covid vaccine?
Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first.
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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president
Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.
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Steelers: How anti-gay row inspired rugby film
A new documentary shows the world's first gay rugby club challenging conventional perceptions.
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Coronavirus: How safe are takeaways and supermarket deliveries?
If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, what are the risks of buying food?
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Evaristo de Macedo: The record-breaking Brazilian loved by Barca & Madrid
Barcelona's first Brazilian striker left for Real Madrid, managed Iraq with Saddam Hussein's son and beat Pele to a goalscoring record.
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Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses
It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue.
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The Papers: 'Over 21m jabs now in UK', and Trump impeached
The vaccine rollout and the latest from the US leads most of Thursday's newspaper front pages.
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Covid-19: New test rule for UK arrivals pushed back to Monday
The rules were meant to come into force early on Friday morning.
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Belgian king's car hit during riots over death in police custody
Violence breaks out as hundreds gather at a police station over the death of a 23-year-old in custody.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Fulham: Ivan Cavaleiro earns a point for Premier League strugglers
Ivan Cavaleiro's late header earns Premier League strugglers Fulham a hard-fought draw against Tottenham in their hastily rearranged London derby.
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Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?
Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment.
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Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Covid: 'Money is tight, I think about it every day'
A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty.
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Covid: Many NHS staff 'traumatised' by first wave of virus, study shows
More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study.
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'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled
Black people are more than four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act in England.
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Duchess of York: From Budgie the Helicopter to Mills & Boon
Her novel Heart for a Compass is a fictional historical saga inspired by her great-great-aunt.
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David Attenborough to front government-funded 5G AR app
Sir David will showcase an augmented reality app as part of a drive to prove the uses of 5G.
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent.
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Covid: Three Democratic lawmakers test positive after Capitol riot
The Democrats say they sheltered in a safe room alongside others who refused to wear masks.
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Covid-19: Special school staff want jab priority
Parents of disabled children are calling for teachers in special schools to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Quiz: How much do you know about the new Covid rules?
A top police office has said it's "preposterous" people don't know lockdown rules - so test yourself.
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Covid: NHS doctor 'receives 20 to 30 abusive messages a day'
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics.
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Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask
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Gavin Williamson: Machiavelli or Private Pike?
How has the education secretary survived so many U-turns? Or has he been unfairly accused?
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Mental Health Act: 'I was sectioned and no one told me what was going on'
As recommendations are made to modernise the Mental Health Act, Raf and Ashley reveal their own experiences of being detained under it.
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Drill and rap music on trial
The BBC's Steve Swann looks at the use of UK drill music as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?
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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades
Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group.
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The Papers: Patients 'sent to hotels' and jab rollout concerns
The coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout continue to dominate the newspaper front pages.
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Free school meals: Minister demands 'urgent improvement'
It comes after footballer Marcus Rashford said images of food parcels online were "not good enough".
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Earl of Strathmore admits sex attack at Glamis Castle home
The Earl of Strathmore attacked a woman in her room during an event he was hosting at Glamis Castle.
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Cramlington woman celebrates 100th birthday with covid jab
Isabella Curry said she now feels safe and will be able to go out and meet friends soon.
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Monday, 11 January 2021
Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots.
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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.
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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.
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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office.
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Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her
Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long.
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Covid: Life on the frontline as part of an emergency ambulance crew
An emergency ambulance crew member tells of the reality of life on the NHS frontline.
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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.
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Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman hailed as 'a hero'
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside.
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Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts
More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they?
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Retail sales in 2020 worst on record, says BRC trade body
A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling.
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20-year-old Covid patient couldn't tell parents 'I love you'
A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid.
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Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
More than a third of people using screens more during lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests.
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Ocean pollutants 'have negative effect on male fertility'
Harbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects.
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The Papers: Lockdown rules latest, and PM's bike ride
There are a mix of stories on Tuesday's newspaper front pages.
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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.
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Sunday, 10 January 2021
Covid deaths: The emergency mortuary in a Surrey woodland
BBC home editor Mark Easton visits an emergency body storage facility in Surrey.
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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?
The NHS is carrying out the biggest vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made?
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Milton Keynes robot used for lockdown couple marriage proposal
App developer Ben Hogan uses a delivery robot to help him pop the question to his partner.
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North Wales seaside photos resurface after 40 years
Michael Bennett's photographs caused a stir before their first exhibition.
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Photographs of two families found on one 20-year-old film
Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades.
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UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps
As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language.
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Covid: The truth behind videos of 'empty' hospitals
Videos have been posted online taken inside hospitals claiming they're empty. Here's why they're wrong.
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Covid-19: The challenges of home-schooling
With a lack of devices, broadband and time, online school is proving stressful for many.
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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?
Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.
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Covid: Mass vaccination centres to open in England
Hundreds of GP-led and hospital services will also open this week as the vaccination programme ramps up.
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