The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices.
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Friday, April 30, 2021
India's over-18s vaccination to start
The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country.
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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.
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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.
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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.
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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
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Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified
José Gregorio Hernández treated the poor in the country during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.
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Israel crush: 'People were screaming that they couldn't breathe'
The true horror of the crush that killed dozens of Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming evident.
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Martha Koome: How Kenya's female justice overcame the odds
Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome looks set to become Kenya's first female chief justice.
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Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'
Benjamin Netanyahu visits the scene of a crush at a religious festival that left dozens dead.
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Bronze Age treasure found in Swedish forest by mapmaker
A man stumbled on ancient jewellery while surveying a forest for his orienteering club.
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Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.
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Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'
Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory".
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Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'
Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd.
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These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.
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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute
Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years.
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival
Dozens have been killed and many wounded after a stampede at an Israeli religious festival.
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India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye.
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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.
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Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, pricey sneakers and Marcelo's civic duty
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model.
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The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge to open in Portugal
Local residents tested out the 500m walkway, which spans a gorge in Portugal's Arouca Geopark.
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'Heartbreaking' return to St Vincent's volcano-hit 'red zone'
The BBC accompanies a school teacher back to a village in St Vincent's restricted volcano-damaged 'red zone'.
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Ransomware gangs target firms, schools and hospitals
More than 60 tech firm and law enforcement leaders want aggressive, urgent action against ransomware.
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Man fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests
Dylan Robinson will also serve four years in prison for his role in the Minneapolis riots last year.
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German climate change law violates rights, court rules
Germany's highest court says the current law puts the burden of curbing CO2 emissions on the young.
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German ex-footballer Christoph Metzelder guilty over child porn images
The defender who played for the national team gets a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
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Huge hailstones land in Texas and Oklahoma
Hailstones as big as 4 inches (10cm) in diameter have been reported.
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'Pregnant Egyptian mummy' revealed by scientists
Experts believe the woman was aged between 20 and 30 when she died with her unborn child.
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Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion
Hibikiryu's death has sparked a discussion around the treatment of sumo wrestlers and their safety.
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India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country
The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave.
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Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike
President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed.
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Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal
Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game.
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Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery
It relates to an incident with a high school student after a show in South Carolina in 2016.
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Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform
Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off.
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Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery
The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report.
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El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies
Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter.
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Fans jubilant after Britney Spears news to address to court
Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again".
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West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high
Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave.
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China launches first module of new space station
It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration.
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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns
The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.
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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.
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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns
The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.
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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen
More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.
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India coronavirus: Man charged over oxygen SOS for dying grandfather
An Indian man who sought help on Twitter for his grandfather in his last hours could face jail.
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German spy agency watches Querdenker anti-lockdown movement
Domestic intelligence fears the "Querdenker" movement may be trying to delegitimise the German state.
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Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes
His two-year extension provoked three days of clashes and forced up to 100,000 from their homes.
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India coronavirus: Round-the-clock mass cremations
Some crematoriums have been operating non-stop as a second wave of coronavirus engulfs the country.
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Covid in India: Couple marry in PPE clothing
The wedding went ahead despite the groom testing positive for coronavirus just a few days earlier.
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France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades
Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained.
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Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran
Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour".
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Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight
Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says.
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Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany
Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening.
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Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
Spain says it hopes to open up to overseas travellers in June with a pilot test next month.
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Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case
A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'
As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories.
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Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress
Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending.
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Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition.
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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.
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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.
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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.
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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.
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Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe.
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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?
India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme.
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India Covid: 'Sister help us, doctor help us – you’re God'
What it's like working in an emergency room in India, as its devastating second Covid wave continues.
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Why a US photographer says 'sorry for the war'
Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities.
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Birds of Oz: The charming natives that found TikTok fame
A colourful set of Australian birds has attracted a surprise global following on social media.
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Geno Hayes: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Jacksonville Jaguars player dies aged 33
Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes dies aged 33, two years after he was diagnosed with liver disease.
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Greek Euro MP Lagos arrested to face neo-Nazi jail term
Convicted last year, Ioannis Lagos is held in Belgium after the European Parliament lifts his immunity.
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Miami school bars vaccinated teachers from seeing students
The fee-paying Miami school told staff vaccinated teachers might "transmit something" to students.
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Game of Thrones: House Of The Dragon production begins with cast table read
House Of The Dragon, due for release in 2022, will tell the backstory of the Targaryen family.
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No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say
There were fewer positive Covid tests among attendees than in the wider population, researchers say.
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Michael Jackson: Court dismisses lawsuit from accuser Wade Robson
A judge in LA rules Wade Robson cannot sue Jackson's businesses over abuse he allegedly suffered.
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Pink Supermoon seen around the world
Stargazers were treated to the fourth full Moon of 2021 on Monday night.
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Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized
Two Spaniards, an Irish national and a soldier are missing after an anti-poaching patrol attack.
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Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report.
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West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine
West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive.
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French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal
French concern over fishing rights overshadows a key European Parliament vote on EU-UK trade.
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India Covid-19: Delhi adds makeshift crematoriums as deaths climb
India's capital struggles to find space to cremate its dead during the second wave of the pandemic.
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India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount
Oxygen equipment lands in Delhi but far more is needed to tackle a devastating Covid wave nationwide.
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Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW
The Israeli foreign ministry rejects Human Rights Watch's allegation as "preposterous and false".
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Monday, April 26, 2021
Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits
But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk.
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US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest
The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop".
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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.
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Gavin Newsom: California's governor faces recall election
Gavin Newsom was up for re-election in 2022, but will now probably face a vote this autumn.
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India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death
Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family.
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Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit
Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK.
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Covid-19 in India: Visual guide to the crisis
Maps, charts and graphics explaining what is happening and what the authorities are doing about it.
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
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Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.
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British Oscar winners celebrate with parties and sausage rolls
Sir Anthony Hopkins, Andrew Jackson and Martin Desmond Roe all enjoyed Oscars success.
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Iran's Zarif criticises Revolutionary Guards' influence in leaked tape
Mohammad Javad Zarif is heard bemoaning how the Revolutionary Guards dominate foreign policy.
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Covid: Google and Microsoft bosses pledge support to India
The Indian-born executives of Google and Microsoft offer the country funding and supplies.
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Video shows doomed submarine crew singing
The Indonesian military has released a video showing the crew of the sunken KRI Nanggala submarine singing together.
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Peruvian vaccine scandal politician gets Covid
Martín Vizcarra was banned from public office for allegedly getting vaccinated before his turn.
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US woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental
How a Sabrina the Teenage Witch videotape dogged a US woman with a criminal history for decades.
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Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities
A prosecutor moves to label the network of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny as "extremist".
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Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise
Bribery and an increase in accidents mean it is high time to "clean up" the sector, the government says.
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US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus.
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Mozambique gas project: Total halts work after Palma attacks
Total's $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant is the largest foreign investment in Africa.
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Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers
Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable.
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Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight
The US space agency's Ingenuity chopper completes its most ambitious flight yet on the Red Planet.
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Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained
A snap three-day lockdown was enforced after the state's first case of community transmission in a year.
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Sunday, April 25, 2021
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts
The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage.
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Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble
This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand.
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Oscars 2021: Nomadland, Hopkins and Kaluuya share glory
Nomadland takes three top awards, with wins for British stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya.
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Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed
The president leads celebrations of the Alabay shepherd dog - a symbol of national cultural pride.
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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.
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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?
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Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’
Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.
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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.
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Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
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India Covid: Patients struggle at home as hospitals choke
India's Covid sick struggle to get treatment at home due to black marketing of oxygen and drugs.
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Chad crisis: Army refuses to negotiate with rebel 'outlaws'
"We are waging war" against the rebels, Chad's ruling military junta says, after an offer of talks.
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India Covid: 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi'
India is suffering critical shortages of medical equipment and oxygen amid a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases.
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German opera star Christa Ludwig dies at the age of 93
The singer was closely associated with the Vienna State Opera for most of her long career.
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Covid: Countries send aid to ease India's oxygen emergency
The UK is sending oxygen machines and ventilators while France and the US are also sending supplies.
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Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue
Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars.
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Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term
Pro-government forces are battling rebel soldiers opposed to the president, local media say.
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Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed
The shattered hull of the vessel is found on the sea bed off Bali and all 53 crew are confirmed dead.
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Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania
A suspect was arrested after breaking through barriers in Tirana's Skanderbeg Square.
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Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59
He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label.
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Menstrual leave: South Korea airline ex-CEO fined for refusing time off
Under South Korean law, women can ask for a day off each month if they have painful periods.
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UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in Jacksonville
Kamaru Usman scores a stunning second-round knockout to finish Jorge Masvidal and retain the undisputed UFC welterweight title.
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European Super League: 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over'
BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks back at a 'seismic and pivotal' launch and crash of the European Super League, and what might happen next.
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ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week.
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India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge
Delhi hospitals run out of beds and oxygen as families struggle to save their loved ones.
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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.
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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.
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Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave
Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus.
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Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.
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Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'
Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone.
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How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home
The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome.
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Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.
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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest
Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.
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Clubs cannot leave Super League, says Perez
The 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
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Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide
The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term.
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Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca
The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said.
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Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses
Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations.
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Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule
After President Idriss Déby was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader.
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Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu
The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015.
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Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania
Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast.
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US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.
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Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says
A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says.
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Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation.
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India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered
Patients are dying because of a lack of medical oxygen supplies, doctors warn.
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Friday, April 23, 2021
Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months
The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population.
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India Covid crisis: Did election rallies help spread virus?
Did campaigning for state elections in India help coronavirus to spread?
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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.
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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.
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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.
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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.
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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Tokyo Olympics: The challenges of training in a Covid pandemic
Athletes tell us what it's like training for the world's biggest sporting event during a pandemic.
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Bollywood composer Shravan Rathod dies aged 66
The Indian music director, who made much-loved film songs, died after contracting Covid-19 in India.
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Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast
A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol".
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Isa Pantami: The Nigerian minister haunted by extremist views
Nigeria's government backs Isa Pantami, who has previously expressed support for jihadi groups.
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India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge
Families of Covid patients are pleading for hospital care as emergency rooms and wards overflow.
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Shock G: Digital Underground's The Humpty Dance rapper dies, aged 57
He was the co-founder of hip-hop pioneers Digital Underground and produced 2Pac's debut album.
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US Dragon crewship launches to space station
Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.
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India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse
Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath.
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Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event
Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first.
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Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels
France's President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss Déby.
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Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?
A historic verdict followed by a funeral - a community coping with trauma asks what happens next.
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US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine
Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out.
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Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak
The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Covid-19: Patients die in India hospital fire amid oxygen crisis
The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages.
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US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'
The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate.
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Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes
Israeli police fire tear gas, trying to keep apart rival groups of Jewish activists and Palestinians.
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Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti
But seven others seized earlier in April remain in captivity, with a gang demanding $1m in ransom.
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Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years
The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead.
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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.
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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.
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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.
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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.
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Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?
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Juror in the Derek Chauvin trial speaks out
Lisa Christensen listened to the whole trial, but as an alternate juror did not deliberate on verdict.
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Algerian author Said Djabelkhir sentenced to jail for offending Islam
Said Djabelkhir is out on bail and says he will appeal against his three-year prison sentence.
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Sarah Halimi: Frenchwoman's sister seeks trial in Israel over killing
Sarah Halimi was killed in an anti-Semitic attack, but her killer cannot stand trial in France.
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Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine
The country orders its units to return to their bases after weeks of tension over a troop build-up.
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Coronavirus: Pfizer confirms fake versions of vaccine in Poland and Mexico
The US pharmaceutical company says doses seized by authorities in Mexico and Poland were counterfeit.
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Brazil crime: One of world's biggest arms traffickers recaptured
João Filipe Barbieri escaped from prison in November using fake court papers, Brazilian police say.
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Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme
Investors rented empty properties to fulfil the one-year residence requirement, leaked files show.
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Biden urges action to tackle 'existential crisis' at virtual climate summit
US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to help tackle climate change, calling it an "existential crisis".
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Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video
Actor Brahim Bouhlel and influencer Zbarbooking are seen swearing at children in a viral clip.
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AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts.
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Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site
Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?
BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football.
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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.
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Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK
Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore.
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India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage
The court says it is the responsibility of the government to beg borrow or steal to ensure oxygen.
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Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals
Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative".
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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action
Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.
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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'
The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.
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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?
The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.
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Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam
Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile.
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Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?
As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think.
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Alexei Navalny: Police detain hundreds of protesters across Russia
Thousands of people around Russia have joined unauthorised rallies to protest against the detention of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Indonesian submarine goes missing north of Bali
The navy has launched search efforts to find the vessel, which reportedly has 53 people on board.
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Mexico cartel used explosive drones to attack police
Two police officers were injured in the attack in the western state of Michoacán.
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Football Super League cannot proceed - Agnelli
Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli says the European Super League project cannot proceed following the withdrawal of the six Premier League clubs.
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Female engineers behind Ghana's solar cars
Ghana’s car industry is dominated by men but a group of female engineers is aiming to break the gender barriers.
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George Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden
The US president welcomes the conviction in the George Floyd murder case but says more must be done.
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Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030
The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding.
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Russia's Putin to give key speech amid tensions with West
Tensions over Ukraine and dissident Alexei Navalny overshadow President Putin's national address.
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Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.
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George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction
George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck.
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Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman
They told the victim they were investigating a fraud in China and needed her to transfer her funds.
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Chad's President Idriss Déby is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders
Chad's President Idriss Déby spent more than three decades in power and was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
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TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.
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Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over
Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink
Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board.
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Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl
The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say.
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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?
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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty
Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.
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US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts
Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May.
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India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots
A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India.
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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.
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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead
President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.
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Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death
In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government.
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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees
The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.
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The moment Indian rail worker saves child
Mayur Shelke sprung into action when a 6-year-old boy fell onto the tracks.
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Chad's president Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'
Idriss Déby dies just hours after provisional election results set him on course for a sixth term.
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Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.
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Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
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European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez
European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change".
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Super League will 'save football' - Real president
The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
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Monday, April 19, 2021
Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.
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European Super League: What happens next?
BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next.
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Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.
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New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens
Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble.
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Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'
Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters.
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India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections
Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab.
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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.
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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.
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Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state
With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it.
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Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race
Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections.
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Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech
The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.
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'Russia is heading for a catastrophe'
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians.
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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.
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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son
A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.
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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman
Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony
Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd.
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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income
"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."
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Uefa head: European Super League 'disgraceful'
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says the European Super League is a "disgraceful, self-serving" proposal.
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George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial
As prosecutors and defence lawyers begin their closing arguments, we look back at five key moments of the trial.
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The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force
The role of Russia's GRU agency in a fatal 2014 explosion raises questions about its capabilities.
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Table Mountain fire: Residents evacuated in Cape Town suburb
University buildings and a historic windmill have been destroyed in the blaze.
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Namibian court denies entry to gay couple's surrogate daughters
Phillip Lühl was told he must take a paternity test before returning home with his new-born twins.
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Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
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Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.
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Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor
For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.
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Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital
The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor.
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Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid
The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".
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Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins
The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones.
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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.
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Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11
Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo.
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Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons
The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say,
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The best climate solution you've never heard of
Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.
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Sunday, April 18, 2021
Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.
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Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans
Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" has sparked anger in the coastal community.
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Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability.
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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.
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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.
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