Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.
Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?
Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers
See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.
Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals
Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray.
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women
In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected.
Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020.
Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Have US police departments become too militarised?
President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.
Have US police departments become too militarised?
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines
The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.
Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Somalia al-Shabab militants attack hotel in Mogadishu
Explosions and gunfire are heard at the scene of the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu.
Somalia al-Shabab militants attack hotel in Mogadishu
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Navalny protests: Hundreds in Moscow detained by police
Unauthorised protests take place to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Navalny protests: Hundreds in Moscow detained by police
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Tigray crisis: 'Genocidal war' waged in Ethiopia region, says ex-leader
Tigray's ousted leader accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean forces of committing atrocities.
Tigray crisis: 'Genocidal war' waged in Ethiopia region, says ex-leader
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi
Deputy Prime Minister Benny Gantz has criticised "unequal enforcement" of rules over the gathering.
Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians
It is the first such transfer, amid disagreement over who is responsible for inoculations.
Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract
Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's contract.
Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM
We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says.
Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'
Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report.
Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP
If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people.
UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77
The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history.
Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive
Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive.
Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive
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January 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial
Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial.
Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa
From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app.
Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia braces for latest Navalny protests
Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny.
Russia braces for latest Navalny protests
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'
Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn.
Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers
"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.
Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.
Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
'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.
'They're coming for us' - right-wing media on Biden's week
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi
Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed.
India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Marseille v Rennes match called off after 300 fans attack training centre
Marseille's match at home to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday.
Marseille v Rennes match called off after 300 fans attack training centre
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
UAE to offer citizenship to 'talented' foreigners
The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but has never before granted citizenship rights.
UAE to offer citizenship to 'talented' foreigners
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city
Why did 3,000 sheep cross the road? That and more in our weekly video round-up: In Case "Ewe" Missed It.
In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork
Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam.
Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets
Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.
Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his
Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy.
Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
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?
Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34
The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said.
'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34
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January 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'
The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out".
Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.
Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican
Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".
Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest
A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses.
Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'
Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.
Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.
The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid
Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83.
Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.
Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.
Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: Can travel bans work?
Faced with new variants of Covid-19 and increasing deaths, countries are introducing more travel restrictions.
Covid-19: Can travel bans work?
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Israeli archaeologists find 'Biblical royal purple dye'
The rare purple was said to be worn by prestigious figures such as King David, Solomon and Jesus.
Israeli archaeologists find 'Biblical royal purple dye'
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: New Zealand quarantine hotel worker sacked after ‘inappropriate encounter’
A quarantine hotel employee spent 20 minutes in a room with someone who should have been isolating.
Covid: New Zealand quarantine hotel worker sacked after ‘inappropriate encounter’
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Colombia Farc: Former rebels charged with war crimes
It is the first major result for a court set up after the 2016 deal that ended decades of conflict.
Colombia Farc: Former rebels charged with war crimes
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Israeli archaeologists find 'Biblical royal purple dye'
The rare purple was said to be worn by prestigious figures such as King David, Solomon and Jesus.
Israeli archaeologists find 'Biblical royal purple dye'
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: AstraZeneca contract must be published, says European Commission chief
Ursula von der Leyen's call follows a row over the firm's deal to supply its Covid jab to the EU.
Covid: AstraZeneca contract must be published, says European Commission chief
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January 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues
More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests.
Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades.
Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies
Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe.
Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments
The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island.
China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine
They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise.
Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?
The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts.
Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China
The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers.
Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands
The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response.
NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder
The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002.
Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Why roller skating is making a comeback
It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates.
Why roller skating is making a comeback
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'
Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change.
Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance
Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge.
The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance.
Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal
The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing.
Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Navalny slams 'illegal' Russian case against him
A Moscow judge rejects opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal against detention.
Navalny slams 'illegal' Russian case against him
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Facebook to stop recommending civic and political groups
"People don't want politics," Mark Zuckerberg says, as he announces less civic content in the news feed.
Facebook to stop recommending civic and political groups
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Man killed at protest against Lebanon's total lockdown
Hundreds angry at the round-the-clock curfew and loss of livelihoods clashed with police in Tripoli.
Coronavirus: Man killed at protest against Lebanon's total lockdown
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Australian man survives crocodile attack by 'prising jaws off his head'
Health officials say the man is expected to make a full recovery following the Queensland attack.
Australian man survives crocodile attack by 'prising jaws off his head'
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Germany facing '10 tough weeks' of vaccine shortages
The health minister says supply issues will continue amid a row between the EU and AstraZeneca.
Coronavirus: Germany facing '10 tough weeks' of vaccine shortages
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Daniel Pearl: Pakistan court acquits men accused of murder
The Wall Street Journal journalist was kidnapped and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan.
Daniel Pearl: Pakistan court acquits men accused of murder
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Singapore's ‘Lion King' cub Simba born from dead dad Mufasa’s semen
Baby lion Simba was born through artificial insemination - after his frail dad had to be put down.
Singapore's ‘Lion King' cub Simba born from dead dad Mufasa’s semen
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Koh Phangan: Police arrest 89 foreigners in bar raid
The group, from more than 10 countries including the UK, flouted Covid-19 restrictions at a party.
Koh Phangan: Police arrest 89 foreigners in bar raid
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Poland enforces controversial near-total abortion ban
Protests are under way and more are planned after the ban came into effect at midnight on Wednesday
Poland enforces controversial near-total abortion ban
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Bridgerton: Netflix says drama is its biggest series ever
The streaming giant says 82 million households watched the show in its first 28 days online.
Bridgerton: Netflix says drama is its biggest series ever
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January 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: WHO team to begin probe into origins in Wuhan
A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected.
Coronavirus: WHO team to begin probe into origins in Wuhan
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging
Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.
'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis
Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.
Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot
The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack.
Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.
John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained
Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.
Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?
The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era.
Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict
Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke.
German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
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 for Lunar New Year.
Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader
A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money.
Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
What tech can the US president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.
What tech can the US president use?
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis
President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long.
Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says
Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found.
Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly in Europe after crashes
Regulators say the plane is safe to resume service after two fatal crashes led to its grounding.
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly in Europe after crashes
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden to sign executive orders on environment
Oil and gas extraction will be paused and wind energy will expand under Joe Biden's climate plan.
Biden to sign executive orders on environment
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden administration to restore aid to Palestinians
The new US president wants to "restore credible engagement" in efforts to find a two-state solution.
Biden administration to restore aid to Palestinians
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: France's Sanofi to boost Pfizer vaccine supply amid EU shortages
Sanofi will produce doses of Pfizer/BioNTech which, along with AstraZeneca, has had supply problems.
Coronavirus: France's Sanofi to boost Pfizer vaccine supply amid EU shortages
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Independent Spirit Awards: Michaela Coel, Carey Mulligan among nominees
Riz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all recognised. Will Oscar nominations soon follow?
Independent Spirit Awards: Michaela Coel, Carey Mulligan among nominees
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Nia Dennis: US gymnast's 'black excellence' routine goes viral
Nia Dennis says her floor routine was "a celebration of everything [black people] can do".
Nia Dennis: US gymnast's 'black excellence' routine goes viral
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
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January 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Holocaust Memorial Day: 'British citizenship saved my mother'
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Lill Saether reflects on how being born in Newry saved her mother's life.
Holocaust Memorial Day: 'British citizenship saved my mother'
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.
Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea
Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say.
Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy
The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy.
Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal
Two Chinese miners have described how they survived while trapped underground for two weeks.
Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award
The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner.
US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.
Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?
The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen.
California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline
President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.
Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
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'.
How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.
The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Carlos Holmes Trujillo: Colombian defence minister dies with Covid-19
Carlos Holmes Trujillo was a key figure in Colombia's struggle against drug rings and armed groups.
Carlos Holmes Trujillo: Colombian defence minister dies with Covid-19
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Harriet Tubman: Biden moves to put anti-slavery activist on $20 bill
A plan to put the anti-slavery activist on the banknote was delayed under ex-President Donald Trump.
Harriet Tubman: Biden moves to put anti-slavery activist on $20 bill
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January 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Tractor rally: India farmers clash with police in massive protest
Police in Delhi have used tear gas in some places to stop farmers from breaking barricades.
Tractor rally: India farmers clash with police in massive protest
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.
Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content
The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying.
Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests
Several are arrested in "Invasion Day" rallies protesting against the day marking British colonisation.
Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Carlos Slim, Latin America's richest man, tests positive
The 80-year-old Mexican telecoms mogul shows mild symptoms and is doing "very well", his son says.
Coronavirus: Carlos Slim, Latin America's richest man, tests positive
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate?
The former US president was impeached, accused of inciting a mob. Here's a guide to the next steps.
Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate?
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
House delivers impeachment charge against Trump
Leaders in the House have brought their article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate.
House delivers impeachment charge against Trump
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’
Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.
Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue
Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab.
Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca
The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.
Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Harvey Weinstein case: Court okays $17m payout for accusers
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director.
Harvey Weinstein case: Court okays $17m payout for accusers
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.
Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'
Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently.
Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary
The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.
Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022
How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.
Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.
Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Dutch PM Mark Rutte condemns curfew riots as 'criminal violence'
Rioters attacked police and set fires to protest against a night-time curfew introduced on Saturday.
Covid: Dutch PM Mark Rutte condemns curfew riots as 'criminal violence'
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men
The actress explains why she has a "no nudity clause" written into her movie contracts.
Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Asia Argento accuses Fast and Furious director Rob Cohen of sexual assault
The actress says Cohen assaulted her while filming 2002 movie xXx, but he denies the claim.
Asia Argento accuses Fast and Furious director Rob Cohen of sexual assault
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province
The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground.
China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma
Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles.
Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Earnings of wealthiest 10 men during pandemic 'could buy vaccines for all'
Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says.
Earnings of wealthiest 10 men during pandemic 'could buy vaccines for all'
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Protecting the last wild lions in Africa
Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images.
Protecting the last wild lions in Africa
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine's house arrest
He has not left his home since the presidential election 11 days ago in which he was declared runner-up.
Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine's house arrest
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January 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'
Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.
Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports
South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September.
North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
China takes new foreign investment top spot from US
The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage.
China takes new foreign investment top spot from US
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus.
Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger
A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year.
Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men
A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.
Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.
Zuckerberg's Biden problem
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'
A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment
The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.
Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
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".
Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Israel vaccinates 16 to 18-year-olds ahead of exams
Israel has vaccinated more than a quarter of its population and now high school students are eligible.
Covid: Israel vaccinates 16 to 18-year-olds ahead of exams
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: US tops 25 million coronavirus cases
President Joe Biden has warned things will "continue to get worse before they get better".
Covid-19: US tops 25 million coronavirus cases
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Taiwan reports large incursion by Chinese warplanes for second day
China's moves coincide with the start of the Biden administration, which has shown support for Taiwan.
Taiwan reports large incursion by Chinese warplanes for second day
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
US police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching 'burnouts'
Footage shows a police car apparently driving through a group at a street race in Washington state.
US police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching 'burnouts'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'
Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.
UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'
Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP.
Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce
Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his move from Arsenal to Fenerbahce.
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira
Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira.
Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months
The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation.
Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out
The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.
JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island
Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout.
McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island
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January 24, 2021
Rating: 5
China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media
A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say.
China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests
Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.
Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US
President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.
Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.
Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable'
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable'
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse
Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online.
Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Navalny protests: Hundreds arrested in string of protests across Russia
The arrest of the Kremlin's fiercest critic sparks a string of protests across Russia.
Navalny protests: Hundreds arrested in string of protests across Russia
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Sri Lanka Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive
Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka's health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday.
Sri Lanka Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews
Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting.
Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Larry King: Veteran US broadcaster dies aged 87
The talk show host interviewed famous politicians, celebrities and sports stars in a six-decade career.
Larry King: Veteran US broadcaster dies aged 87
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Loyal dog's six-day wait for poorly owner outside Turkish hospital
Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated.
Loyal dog's six-day wait for poorly owner outside Turkish hospital
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Alexei Navalny: Dozens detained in protests in eastern Russia
Russian authorities crack down on protests in support of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny.
Alexei Navalny: Dozens detained in protests in eastern Russia
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January 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Back inside the Wuhan market where Covid-19 was first traced
BBC China correspondent Robin Brant has visited the building housing Wuhan's famous 'wet' market.
Back inside the Wuhan market where Covid-19 was first traced
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Trudeau conveys Keystone pipeline 'disappointment' to Biden
Despite the revoking of the Keystone XL permit, the Canadian PM hails "a new era" in bilateral ties.
Trudeau conveys Keystone pipeline 'disappointment' to Biden
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghan war: Biden administration to review Trump's Taliban deal
Officials say they want to check the group are "living up to its commitments" as violence continues.
Afghan war: Biden administration to review Trump's Taliban deal
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage
Despite their territorial defeat, the extremists are striving to prove they still matter.
Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers.
National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
What next for Trump - and Trumpism?
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?
What next for Trump - and Trumpism?
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge - for now
President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine.
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge - for now
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid hand-outs: How different 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?
Covid hand-outs: How different countries pay if you are sick
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Central African Republic declares emergency as rebels surround Bangui
Central African Republic, two-thirds controlled by rebels, is "at grave risk" the UN envoy says.
Central African Republic declares emergency as rebels surround Bangui
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.
Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Honduran abortion law: Congress moves to set total ban 'in stone'
Critics say requiring 75% of Congress to alter the total ban would make a change almost impossible.
Honduran abortion law: Congress moves to set total ban 'in stone'
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger
The tennis player, now a pastor, has faced widespread condemnation for her LGBT views.
Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Japan insists Olympics are on track as doubts grow
Tokyo 2020 organisers are hopeful a successful Covid vaccine rollout will allow them to host the Games, as a report casts further doubt on their staging.
Japan insists Olympics are on track as doubts grow
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student 'sorry' after disappearing in France
Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break".
Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student 'sorry' after disappearing in France
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia plane crash probe focusses on autothrottle
It's still unclear why Sriwijaya Air SJ182 crashed, but it previously had issues with the autothrottle.
Indonesia plane crash probe focusses on autothrottle
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January 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Chinese miners to remain trapped at least two more weeks
The rescue of the surviving workers in a collapsed Chinese mine will take at least two more weeks.
Chinese miners to remain trapped at least two more weeks
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
China falling short of US trade deal targets
The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago.
China falling short of US trade deal targets
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump impeachment: Republicans seek delay until February
Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights".
Trump impeachment: Republicans seek delay until February
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Julie Payette: Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims
The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office.
Julie Payette: Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.
Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad
The jihadists said the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims.
Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic
The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then?
Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial
The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining.
Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban
The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again.
Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: Caring for five younger siblings at age 25
Vanessa Pérez, 25, and her siblings lost their mother to Covid. She's now the primary caregiver.
Covid-19: Caring for five younger siblings at age 25
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave
Doctors in the Amazon's biggest city, Manaus, are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths and cases.
Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?
Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved.
President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer
The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series.
Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
The vehicle that got a village smiling
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.
The vehicle that got a village smiling
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Ghana 'baby-harvesting syndicate' arrested
Doctors, nurses, mothers and social workers are apprehended after babies were sold for $5,000.
Ghana 'baby-harvesting syndicate' arrested
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status
The EU's top representative in London is not being given the same privileges as other ambassadors.
UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Serum Institute: Fire at world's largest vaccine producer kills five
The company says production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has not been affected.
Serum Institute: Fire at world's largest vaccine producer kills five
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray
Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions.
Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid
He will order increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment.
Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents.
Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other offbeat moments
A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed.
Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other offbeat moments
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Hungary first in EU to approve Russian vaccine
Its health authorities give preliminary approval to the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab.
Coronavirus: Hungary first in EU to approve Russian vaccine
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Italian coastguard recover huge whale carcass
They were led to the dead mammal by a young whale calf in distress.
Italian coastguard recover huge whale carcass
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13
The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say.
Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13
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January 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal
Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday.
Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration
Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert.
Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting
The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies.
China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
The story of Trump's last day and Biden's inauguration
A look back at the moments that defined a historic day in the US capital.
The story of Trump's last day and Biden's inauguration
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Manila police chief faces sack over rape probe
Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts of her death have caused outrage.
Manila police chief faces sack over rape probe
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.
Elephants counted from space for conservation
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: How President Biden plans to tackle the pandemic
America's new president has promised to spend $1.9tn on combatting Covid-19, with a pledge to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days.
Coronavirus: How President Biden plans to tackle the pandemic
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate'
Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early.
Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate'
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'
A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African".
Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues?
Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together.
Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues?
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge'
The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration.
Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge'
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes
Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism.
Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Joe Biden inauguration: 46th US president takes oath of office
The new president is sworn into office by Chief Justice John G Roberts.
Joe Biden inauguration: 46th US president takes oath of office
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Kamala Harris sworn in as vice-president
Kamala Harris is sworn in as US's first female, Black and south Asian vice-president.
Kamala Harris sworn in as vice-president
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
President Joe Biden inauguration speech: 'Democracy has prevailed'
Joe Biden makes his inaugural address as the 46th president of the United States.
President Joe Biden inauguration speech: 'Democracy has prevailed'
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump: 'I wish new administration great luck and success'
Outgoing US President tells his supporters that "we will be back in some form".
Trump: 'I wish new administration great luck and success'
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub
Joe Biden's inauguration as 46th US president will mark a new chapter from Donald Trump's legacy.
Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Madrid explosion leaves two dead
At least two people have died in a suspected gas blast that destroyed four floors of a building.
Madrid explosion leaves two dead
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Tunisia youths warned over riots amid Covid curfew
Protests continued for a fifth night over high unemployment and an economic crisis.
Tunisia youths warned over riots amid Covid curfew
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise
The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme.
South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump leaves Washington, snubbing inauguration
Donald Trump and his wife Melania depart on Marine One hours ahead of his successor Joe Biden's inauguration.
Trump leaves Washington, snubbing inauguration
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Sibusiso Moyo: Zimbabwe foreign minister dies from Covid-19
The southern African state has recorded a surge in cases since the end of the festive season.
Sibusiso Moyo: Zimbabwe foreign minister dies from Covid-19
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Navalny video: Putin palace claims reach millions for jailed critic
The jailed opposition figure alleges the property was paid for "with the largest bribe in history".
Navalny video: Putin palace claims reach millions for jailed critic
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Jack Ma makes first appearance since October
Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities.
Jack Ma makes first appearance since October
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row
The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate.
Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row
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January 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency
Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president.
Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest.
Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW
FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products.
Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown
An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket".
SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines
South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.
Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
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?
Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.
Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Epiphany: Orthodox Christians across Russia brave icy dip
Orthodox Christians, Putin among them, take an icy dip to commemorate a special day.
Epiphany: Orthodox Christians across Russia brave icy dip
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Thai woman jailed for record 43 years for criticising monarchy
The sentence is the country's harshest ever for insulting the monarchy.
Thai woman jailed for record 43 years for criticising monarchy
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump presidency: A flashback through four turbulent years
Donald Trump won a surprise victory in 2016 partly because he promised to shake things up. And boy, did he.
Trump presidency: A flashback through four turbulent years
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Stolen 500-year-old painting found in Naples cupboard
The artwork has been returned to an Italian museum - whose staff were unaware it was missing.
Stolen 500-year-old painting found in Naples cupboard
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
US historians on what Donald Trump's legacy will be
The last four years have been a whirlwind - we asked the experts to break down Trump's key moments.
US historians on what Donald Trump's legacy will be
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power
The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.
Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up
One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.
Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence
The Amazon Prime drama starring Saif Ali Khan was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'.
Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes
Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online.
Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe
The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes.
Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star
ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.
ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star
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January 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Surat accident: Truck crushes 16 migrant workers to death in India
They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state.
Surat accident: Truck crushes 16 migrant workers to death in India
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies
The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gather in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US.
Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre
The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today.
The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.
How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue
Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police.
Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.
Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.
Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Fear of mass starvation
Conflict in the Ethiopia region has created a "dire" situation, an official said in leaked notes.
Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Fear of mass starvation
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked
Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked.
Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Australian Open 2021: 'No special treatment' for tennis players in Melbourne
Tennis players living under strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open will get "no special treatment", says Victorian premier Daniel Andrews.
Australian Open 2021: 'No special treatment' for tennis players in Melbourne
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis'
The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots.
Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis'
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Aditya Singh: Man found 'living in airport for three months' over Covid fears
Aditya Singh was reportedly afraid to fly due to Covid-19, so lived in Chicago's O'Hare airport.
Aditya Singh: Man found 'living in airport for three months' over Covid fears
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January 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says.
Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison.
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic
Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him.
Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House.
Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue
Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit.
Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend
China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year.
Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'
A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country.
US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.
Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?
The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him.
Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels
Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights.
Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers
Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients.
Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Jailed music producer Phil Spector dies at 81
Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson.
Jailed music producer Phil Spector dies at 81
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Obituary: Phil Spector
The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder.
Obituary: Phil Spector
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim
Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist.
Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region
Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups.
'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home
The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow.
Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors
The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday.
Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says.
Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies
The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in.
Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win
The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.
Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul
The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say.
Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul
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January 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown
Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray.
Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm
In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good".
Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
The Instagrammers who worry Iran
From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime.
The Instagrammers who worry Iran
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Are women let down by period trackers?
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh
Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.
How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.
Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew
Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.
Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island
Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.
Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test
The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time.
SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?
Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities.
Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall
From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.
ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.
Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.
Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner
But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence.
Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.
Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
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January 16, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.
India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus
California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic.
Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol
Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington.
Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'
An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.
Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.
Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration.
US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Dutch Rutte government to resign over child welfare fraud scandal
Mark Rutte's cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.
Dutch Rutte government to resign over child welfare fraud scandal
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn
German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run.
Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal
Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass".
German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes early lead as Bobi Wine cries foul
President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count.
Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes early lead as Bobi Wine cries foul
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake
Officials will take no further action after concluding the bird is "highly likely to be Australian".
Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase
Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.
NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx
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January 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Salvador Cienfuegos: Mexico clears ex-defence minister over US drugs link claims
Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries.
Salvador Cienfuegos: Mexico clears ex-defence minister over US drugs link claims
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia
At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi.
Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine
At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms.
Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump takes final swipe at China's biggest companies
With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.
Trump takes final swipe at China's biggest companies
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president
The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.
US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang
In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”.
China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy
The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive.
Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos
Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly.
Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer
An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.
Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job
Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.
German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa
There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say.
Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
India's Kumbh Mela festival begins amid Covid concerns
Thousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic.
India's Kumbh Mela festival begins amid Covid concerns
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Armie Hammer: Actor pulls out of film over 'vicious' online abuse
Armie Hammer dismisses supposedly leaked messages and says he can now not be apart from his children.
Armie Hammer: Actor pulls out of film over 'vicious' online abuse
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Italy political crisis erupts over EU Covid spending
Prime Minister Conte's government is torpedoed by ex-PM Renzi pulling ministers from his party out.
Italy political crisis erupts over EU Covid spending
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump impeachment: President faces Senate trial after historic second charge
The US president could be barred from holding public office again after his second impeachment.
Trump impeachment: President faces Senate trial after historic second charge
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia to kill US pigeon that crossed Pacific
Officials say the bird, which is thought to have travelled on a cargo ship, is a biosecurity risk.
Australia to kill US pigeon that crossed Pacific
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
US pet food recalled after 70 dogs die and others fall sick
Tests on the pet food have shown potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins, a by-product of mould.
US pet food recalled after 70 dogs die and others fall sick
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January 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy
Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership.
Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan.
Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats.
Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'
Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet.
Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old.
Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder
It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014.
Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
How did the pilot survive this plane crash?
Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York.
How did the pilot survive this plane crash?
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties
The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course.
New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?
Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say?
Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Moment Trump impeached for second time
The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days.
Moment Trump impeached for second time
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'
US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully.
Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?
Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment.
Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
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,
Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.
Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?
The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.
How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Capitol riots: How many arrests so far?
How many rioters have been arrested so far - and who are they?
Capitol riots: How many arrests so far?
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Syria war: Suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets 'kill dozens'
Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight.
Syria war: Suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets 'kill dozens'
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Investigation after 'Nazi monkey' appears in Russian circus
Images appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week.
Investigation after 'Nazi monkey' appears in Russian circus
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader says he will fly home
Alexei Navalny says he will fly back on 17 January, months after he was sent to Germany for treatment.
Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader says he will fly home
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Bruce Willis admits 'error of judgement' over face mask
The Die Hard actor was reportedly asked to leave an LA store for refusing to wear a face covering.
Bruce Willis admits 'error of judgement' over face mask
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".
Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Wonder Woman 1984: Actress Lilly Aspell reveals how a chance encounter led her to the role
Lilly Aspell got the Wonder Woman 1984 part despite never acting before and does all her own stunts.
Wonder Woman 1984: Actress Lilly Aspell reveals how a chance encounter led her to the role
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel
The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence.
YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel
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January 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row
Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana.
Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Shincheonji: Korean sect leader found not guilty of breaking virus law
Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term.
Shincheonji: Korean sect leader found not guilty of breaking virus law
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder
Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month.
YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective
Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested.
Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot.
Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan
The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China.
Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition
A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition.
Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask
Is this the world's smartest face mask?
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign
The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups.
Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
'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.
'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?
Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight
Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations.
Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'
Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren.
Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Is seeing your doctor on online working?
The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits.
Is seeing your doctor on online working?
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
More than a third of people using screens more in lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests.
Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Lebanon to impose 11-day curfew as hospitals struggle
People will be forbidden from leaving their homes from Thursday and must rely on food deliveries.
Coronavirus: Lebanon to impose 11-day curfew as hospitals struggle
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student disappears in France
An investigation is opened into the disappearance of Diary Sow who has not been seen since 4 January.
Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student disappears in France
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation
An investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president's name on its body.
Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
India's top court puts controversial farm laws on hold
Farmers have been camped outside capital Delhi demanding the repeal of the laws.
India's top court puts controversial farm laws on hold
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row
The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution.
Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row
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January 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Irish mother and baby homes report to be published
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the findings of the report are a "shocking and difficult read".
Irish mother and baby homes report to be published
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last minute' Taiwan visit angers China
The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei.
Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last minute' Taiwan visit angers China
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims
The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention.
China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots
Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win.
Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged
Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane.
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks
New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns.
US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know
Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election.
Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline
Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters.
Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless
The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities.
Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?
The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable.
Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office.
Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Being a TikTok influencer without the internet
Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region.
Being a TikTok influencer without the internet
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Capitol riots: FBI warnings amid fears of more pro-Trump violence
Law enforcement officials warn of plans to hold armed protests before Joe Biden's inauguration.
Capitol riots: FBI warnings amid fears of more pro-Trump violence
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump impeachment move: Democrats start push to oust US president
A charge accuses the president of "incitement of insurrection" for his role in deadly Capitol riots.
Trump impeachment move: Democrats start push to oust US president
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman heralded as 'a hero'
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside.
Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman heralded as 'a hero'
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Sri Lanka: War monument to be rebuilt after hunger strike
A memorial to Tamils killed in Sri Lanka's civil war is to be rebuilt after protests at its demolition.
Sri Lanka: War monument to be rebuilt after hunger strike
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
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.
Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda elections 2021: Facebook shuts government-linked accounts
The government accuses the social media giant of bias days before hotly contested elections.
Uganda elections 2021: Facebook shuts government-linked accounts
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on
January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden
Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond?
'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
California prison break: Six inmates on run after improvised rope escape
The "armed and dangerous" men used an improvised rope made of braided sheets to escape.
California prison break: Six inmates on run after improvised rope escape
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Pope Francis backs women's roles in Catholic services
Pope Francis welcomes women performing Catholic rites, though they cannot become priests.
Pope Francis backs women's roles in Catholic services
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director
William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal.
William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation
Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation.
Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore
This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile.
Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus?
Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus?
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on
January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave
Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm.
In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave
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January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors.
China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
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on
January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.
Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
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on
January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.
Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
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on
January 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Geneva
Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea.
Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Geneva
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental".
Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes
Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea.
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions
Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.
China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?
Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.
Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Kyrgyzstan election: Sadyr Japarov looks set for landslide victory
Early results show Sadyr Japarov with 80% - and could see him enjoy sweeping new presidential powers.
Kyrgyzstan election: Sadyr Japarov looks set for landslide victory
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on
January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Trump impeachment: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riot
The House of Representatives could vote on Tuesday on whether to impeach Donald Trump, Democrats say.
Trump impeachment: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riot
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on
January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Storm Filomena: Spain races to clear snow before temperatures drop
The government says it has taken extra measures to ensure Covid vaccines get distributed as planned.
Storm Filomena: Spain races to clear snow before temperatures drop
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia landslide: Rescuers buried as they help victims
Two landslides hit the same village in Indonesia within hours, leaving emergency teams trapped.
Indonesia landslide: Rescuers buried as they help victims
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on
January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Six rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
Mai-Mai militia group is being blamed for the ambush at a famous park where endangered gorillas live.
Six rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia Sriwijaya Air crash: Distraught relatives await news
Information is emerging about those on board the Sriwijaya Air flight that crashed off Indonesia.
Indonesia Sriwijaya Air crash: Distraught relatives await news
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on
January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Twitter deletes China embassy's Xinjiang 'emancipation' tweet
China had claimed its birth control policies - widely seen as a crackdown - gave women more freedom.
Twitter deletes China embassy's Xinjiang 'emancipation' tweet
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
ICYMI: A ‘singing’ lake and a lava fountain
From some chilled out phenomena to feeling the heat in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.
ICYMI: A ‘singing’ lake and a lava fountain
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
India allege racist abuse in third Australia Test
Cricket Australia apologises to India and investigates claims visiting players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during the third Test.
India allege racist abuse in third Australia Test
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice
From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice.
The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice
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January 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says
Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea.
Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says
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January 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy
President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes.
Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy
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January 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell
A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move.
Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell
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January 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Albania races to rescue children from jihadist camp
Why Albania wants to repatriate dozens of youngsters from al-Hol in northern Syria.
Albania races to rescue children from jihadist camp
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January 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Uganda elections 2021: How ex-rebel Yoweri Museveni has stayed in power for 35 years
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is running for a sixth elected term in office, against 10 challengers.
Uganda elections 2021: How ex-rebel Yoweri Museveni has stayed in power for 35 years
Reviewed by Gulf
on
January 09, 2021
Rating: 5
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