Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
India's over-18s vaccination to start
The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country.
India's over-18s vaccination to start
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.
How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.
Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?
India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'
The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".
Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghanistan car bomb kills 30 at guesthouse in Logar province
High school students among those killed in the blast in eastern Afghanistan, officials say.
Afghanistan car bomb kills 30 at guesthouse in Logar province
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Stephen Karanja: Kenyan anti-vaccine doctor dies from Covid-19
Dr Stephen Karanja repeatedly said that the jab was "totally unnecessary".
Stephen Karanja: Kenyan anti-vaccine doctor dies from Covid-19
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000
Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan.
Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Israel crush: 'People were screaming that they couldn't breathe'
The true horror of the crush that killed dozens of Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming evident.
Israel crush: 'People were screaming that they couldn't breathe'
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified
José Gregorio Hernández treated the poor in the country during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.
Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Martha Koome: How Kenya's female justice overcame the odds
Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome looks set to become Kenya's first female chief justice.
Martha Koome: How Kenya's female justice overcame the odds
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'
Benjamin Netanyahu visits the scene of a crush at a religious festival that left dozens dead.
Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Bronze Age treasure found in Swedish forest by mapmaker
A man stumbled on ancient jewellery while surveying a forest for his orienteering club.
Bronze Age treasure found in Swedish forest by mapmaker
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'
Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory".
Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'
Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd.
Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.
These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute
Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years.
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute
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April 30, 2021
Rating: 5
Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival
Dozens have been killed and many wounded after a stampede at an Israeli religious festival.
Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country.
India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye.
Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Brazil passes 400,000 deaths amid slow vaccination
The 14-day average of deaths and cases in the country has seen a slight fall but remains high.
Covid: Brazil passes 400,000 deaths amid slow vaccination
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Why the proposed US ban on menthol cigarettes is controversial
Anti-tobacco groups say the industry has hurt black people. Opponents say a ban hurts just as badly.
Why the proposed US ban on menthol cigarettes is controversial
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia: Alcohol megastore near dry Aboriginal communities scrapped
Woolworths supermarket scraps plans to open an alcohol store near dry Aboriginal communities.
Australia: Alcohol megastore near dry Aboriginal communities scrapped
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: France aims to reopen cafes and restaurants in May
Tourists with a "health pass" will be able to visit France from 9 June, President Macron announces.
Covid: France aims to reopen cafes and restaurants in May
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Huge hailstones land in Texas and Oklahoma
Hailstones as big as 4 inches (10cm) in diameter have been reported.
Huge hailstones land in Texas and Oklahoma
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Man fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests
Dylan Robinson will also serve four years in prison for his role in the Minneapolis riots last year.
Man fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
German climate change law violates rights, court rules
Germany's highest court says the current law puts the burden of curbing CO2 emissions on the young.
German climate change law violates rights, court rules
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
German ex-footballer Christoph Metzelder guilty over child porn images
The defender who played for the national team gets a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
German ex-footballer Christoph Metzelder guilty over child porn images
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion
Hibikiryu's death has sparked a discussion around the treatment of sumo wrestlers and their safety.
Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
'Pregnant Egyptian mummy' revealed by scientists
Experts believe the woman was aged between 20 and 30 when she died with her unborn child.
'Pregnant Egyptian mummy' revealed by scientists
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike
President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed.
Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country
The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave.
India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal
Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game.
Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery
It relates to an incident with a high school student after a show in South Carolina in 2016.
Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform
Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off.
Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery
The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report.
Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies
Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter.
El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
Britney Spears fans jubilant at news she will address court
Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court.
Britney Spears fans jubilant at news she will address court
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April 29, 2021
Rating: 5
West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high
Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave.
West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
China launches first module of new space station
It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration.
China launches first module of new space station
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again".
Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Rudy Giuliani: US investigators raid former Trump lawyer's home
The former New York mayor and lawyer to Donald Trump is being investigated for dealings with Ukraine.
Rudy Giuliani: US investigators raid former Trump lawyer's home
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid: Hospitals overwhelmed as deaths pass 200,000
There are fears the real number is even higher, as hospitals continue to turn dying patients away.
India Covid: Hospitals overwhelmed as deaths pass 200,000
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Apollo astronaut Michael Collins dies aged 90
US astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon during the first landing on the surface, dies aged 90, family say
Apollo astronaut Michael Collins dies aged 90
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
German spy agency watches Querdenker anti-lockdown movement
Domestic intelligence fears the "Querdenker" movement may be trying to delegitimise the German state.
German spy agency watches Querdenker anti-lockdown movement
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
India coronavirus: Man charged over oxygen SOS for dying grandfather
An Indian man who sought help on Twitter for his grandfather in his last hours could face jail.
India coronavirus: Man charged over oxygen SOS for dying grandfather
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes
His two-year extension provoked three days of clashes and forced up to 100,000 from their homes.
Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
India coronavirus: Round-the-clock mass cremations
Some crematoriums have been operating non-stop as a second wave of coronavirus engulfs the country.
India coronavirus: Round-the-clock mass cremations
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid in India: Couple marry in PPE clothing
The wedding went ahead despite the groom testing positive for coronavirus just a few days earlier.
Covid in India: Couple marry in PPE clothing
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades
Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained.
France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran
Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour".
Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight
Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says.
Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany
Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening.
Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
The EU plans to open travel to those who are vaccinated, test negative or have recovered from Covid.
Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case
A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case.
Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case
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April 28, 2021
Rating: 5
India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'
As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories.
India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress
Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending.
Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition.
Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.
Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.
Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.
Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe.
Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?
India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme.
India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues
Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services.
Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Andrew Brown: Family of black man shot by US police demand more footage
Andrew Brown's family are calling for the release of all bodycam footage after he died last week.
Andrew Brown: Family of black man shot by US police demand more footage
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro defiant as Congress launches inquiry
The inquiry could be politically damaging for President Bolsonaro and even lead to his impeachment.
Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro defiant as Congress launches inquiry
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Vax Live: Harry and Meghan to join Covid vaccine concert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been announced as campaign chairs of the star-studded event.
Vax Live: Harry and Meghan to join Covid vaccine concert
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
US relaxes guidance on masks outdoors
Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask outdoors, except in crowded settings.
US relaxes guidance on masks outdoors
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Geno Hayes: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Jacksonville Jaguars player dies aged 33
Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes dies aged 33, two years after he was diagnosed with liver disease.
Geno Hayes: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Jacksonville Jaguars player dies aged 33
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Anger as ex-generals warn of civil war in France
Ministers condemn the open letter, which was published on the 60th anniversary of a failed coup.
Anger as ex-generals warn of civil war in France
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Greek Euro MP Lagos arrested to face neo-Nazi jail term
Convicted last year, Ioannis Lagos is held in Belgium after the European Parliament lifts his immunity.
Greek Euro MP Lagos arrested to face neo-Nazi jail term
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Miami school bars vaccinated teachers from seeing students
The fee-paying Miami school told staff vaccinated teachers might "transmit something" to students.
Miami school bars vaccinated teachers from seeing students
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say
There were fewer positive Covid tests among attendees than in the wider population, researchers say.
No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Michael Jackson: Court dismisses lawsuit from accuser Wade Robson
A judge in LA rules Wade Robson cannot sue Jackson's businesses over abuse he allegedly suffered.
Michael Jackson: Court dismisses lawsuit from accuser Wade Robson
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Game of Thrones: House Of The Dragon production begins with cast table read
House Of The Dragon, due for release in 2022, will tell the backstory of the Targaryen family.
Game of Thrones: House Of The Dragon production begins with cast table read
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Pink Supermoon seen around the world
Stargazers were treated to the fourth full Moon of 2021 on Monday night.
Pink Supermoon seen around the world
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized
Two Spaniards, an Irish national and a soldier are missing after an anti-poaching patrol attack.
Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report.
Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine
West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive.
West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid-19: Delhi adds makeshift crematoriums as deaths climb
India's capital struggles to find space to cremate its dead during the second wave of the pandemic.
India Covid-19: Delhi adds makeshift crematoriums as deaths climb
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal
French concern over fishing rights overshadows a key European Parliament vote on EU-UK trade.
French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW
The Israeli foreign ministry rejects Human Rights Watch's allegation as "preposterous and false".
Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount
Oxygen equipment lands in Delhi but far more is needed to tackle a devastating Covid wave nationwide.
India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount
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April 27, 2021
Rating: 5
Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits
But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk.
Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest
The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop".
US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.
Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
AstraZeneca: US to share more supplies of vaccine
Up to 60 million doses will be available for export in the coming months, the White House says.
AstraZeneca: US to share more supplies of vaccine
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesia submarine: Navy releases video of crew singing farewell song
All 53 Indonesian sailors are confirmed dead after the broken wreck was found on the seabed off Bali.
Indonesia submarine: Navy releases video of crew singing farewell song
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m
The musician's prototype trainers are the first to fetch more than $1m at auction.
Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
In pictures: Azerbaijan's controversial war park
The museum, which displays weapons and armour seized by Azerbaijani troops, has angered Armenia.
In pictures: Azerbaijan's controversial war park
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Siberian tiger roams around Chinese village
A rare Siberian tiger strayed into the village of Linhu in Heilongjiang province, China.
Siberian tiger roams around Chinese village
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: EU sues AstraZeneca over vaccine delivery delays
The pharmaceutical giant says the legal action is "without merit" and vows to defend itself.
Coronavirus: EU sues AstraZeneca over vaccine delivery delays
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Josh fight: Hundreds join friendly battle for naming rights
Armed with pool noodles, the friendly fray was sparked by a viral post challenging Joshes in the US.
Josh fight: Hundreds join friendly battle for naming rights
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
British Oscar winners celebrate with parties and sausage rolls
Sir Anthony Hopkins, Andrew Jackson and Martin Desmond Roe all enjoyed Oscars success.
British Oscar winners celebrate with parties and sausage rolls
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Iran's Zarif criticises Revolutionary Guards' influence in leaked tape
Mohammad Javad Zarif is heard bemoaning how the Revolutionary Guards dominate foreign policy.
Iran's Zarif criticises Revolutionary Guards' influence in leaked tape
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Google and Microsoft bosses pledge support to India
The Indian-born executives of Google and Microsoft offer the country funding and supplies.
Covid: Google and Microsoft bosses pledge support to India
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Video shows doomed submarine crew singing
The Indonesian military has released a video showing the crew of the sunken KRI Nanggala submarine singing together.
Video shows doomed submarine crew singing
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Peruvian vaccine scandal politician gets Covid
Martín Vizcarra was banned from public office for allegedly getting vaccinated before his turn.
Peruvian vaccine scandal politician gets Covid
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
US woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental
How a Sabrina the Teenage Witch videotape dogged a US woman with a criminal history for decades.
US woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities
A prosecutor moves to label the network of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny as "extremist".
Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise
Bribery and an increase in accidents mean it is high time to "clean up" the sector, the government says.
Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus.
US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Mozambique gas project: Total halts work after Palma attacks
Total's $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant is the largest foreign investment in Africa.
Mozambique gas project: Total halts work after Palma attacks
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers
Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable.
Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight
The US space agency's Ingenuity chopper completes its most ambitious flight yet on the Red Planet.
Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained
A snap three-day lockdown was enforced after the state's first case of community transmission in a year.
Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained
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April 26, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts
The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage.
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble
This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand.
Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed
The president leads celebrations of the Alabay shepherd dog - a symbol of national cultural pride.
Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.
'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?
Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’
Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.
Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.
'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Chad crisis: Army refuses to negotiate with rebel 'outlaws'
"We are waging war" against the rebels, Chad's ruling military junta says, after an offer of talks.
Chad crisis: Army refuses to negotiate with rebel 'outlaws'
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
German opera star Christa Ludwig dies at the age of 93
The singer was closely associated with the Vienna State Opera for most of her long career.
German opera star Christa Ludwig dies at the age of 93
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid: 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi'
India is suffering critical shortages of medical equipment and oxygen amid a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases.
India Covid: 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi'
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: World offers help as India crisis deepens
The UK sends equipment and the US pledges vaccine raw materials as cases overwhelm Indian hospitals.
Covid: World offers help as India crisis deepens
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue
Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars.
Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term
Pro-government forces are battling rebel soldiers opposed to the president, local media say.
Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania
A suspect was arrested after breaking through barriers in Tirana's Skanderbeg Square.
Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed
The shattered hull of the vessel is found on the sea bed off Bali and all 53 crew are confirmed dead.
Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59
He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label.
Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in Jacksonville
Kamaru Usman scores a stunning second-round knockout to finish Jorge Masvidal and retain the undisputed UFC welterweight title.
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in Jacksonville
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
European Super League: 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over'
BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks back at a 'seismic and pivotal' launch and crash of the European Super League, and what might happen next.
European Super League: 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over'
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
Menstrual leave: South Korea airline ex-CEO fined for refusing time off
Under South Korean law, women can ask for a day off each month if they have painful periods.
Menstrual leave: South Korea airline ex-CEO fined for refusing time off
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week.
ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy
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April 25, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge
Delhi hospitals run out of beds and oxygen as families struggle to save their loved ones.
India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern
India reports a further 349,691 cases, as the US vows to send supplies amid an oxygen shortage.
Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.
Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.
Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?
As Western troops prepare to go, there are concerns over the future of counter-terrorism operations.
Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave
Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus.
Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.
Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'
Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home
The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome.
How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.
Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Clubs cannot leave Super League, says Perez
The 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Clubs cannot leave Super League, says Perez
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide
The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term.
Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca
The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said.
Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu
The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015.
Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses
Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations.
Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule
After President Idriss Déby was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader.
Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania
Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast.
Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.
US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says
A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says.
Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation.
Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered
Patients are dying because of a lack of medical oxygen supplies, doctors warn.
India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered
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April 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months
The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population.
Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.
Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.
Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.
Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.
It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
SpaceX Dragon crew of four astronauts blast off to the International Space Station
Four astronauts are en route to the International Space Station after a successful Nasa SpaceX launch.
SpaceX Dragon crew of four astronauts blast off to the International Space Station
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Sarah Voss: German gymnast's outfit takes on sexualisation in sport
Sarah Voss defies convention by ditching the leotard for a full-body suit at the European championship.
Sarah Voss: German gymnast's outfit takes on sexualisation in sport
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Black ballet dancer Lopes Gomes wins Berlin racism case
Berlin Staatsballett awards compensation after the ballerina complained of racism.
Black ballet dancer Lopes Gomes wins Berlin racism case
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Malaria vaccine hailed as potential breakthrough
Early trials show Oxford developers may have finally found an effective jab against the disease.
Malaria vaccine hailed as potential breakthrough
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Bollywood composer Shravan Rathod dies aged 66
The Indian music director, who made much-loved songs, died after contracting Covid-19 in India.
Bollywood composer Shravan Rathod dies aged 66
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast
A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol".
Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
US Dragon crewship launches to space station
Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.
US Dragon crewship launches to space station
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Isa Pantami: The Nigerian minister haunted by extremist views
Nigeria's government backs Isa Pantami, who has previously expressed support for jihadi groups.
Isa Pantami: The Nigerian minister haunted by extremist views
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge
Families of Covid patients are pleading for hospital care as emergency rooms and wards overflow.
India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Shock G: Digital Underground's The Humpty Dance rapper dies, aged 57
He was the co-founder of hip-hop pioneers Digital Underground and produced 2Pac's debut album.
Shock G: Digital Underground's The Humpty Dance rapper dies, aged 57
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse
Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath.
India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event
Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first.
Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels
France's President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss Déby.
Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?
A historic verdict followed by a funeral - a community coping with trauma asks what happens next.
Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine
Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out.
US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak
The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue.
Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak
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April 23, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis
The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages.
Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'
The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate.
US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes
Israeli police fire tear gas, trying to keep apart rival groups of Jewish activists and Palestinians.
Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti
But seven others seized earlier in April remain in captivity, with a gang demanding $1m in ransom.
Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years
The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead.
Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.
Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Daunte Wright: Hundreds attend Minneapolis funeral of man shot by police
The death of Daunte Wright, who was shot near Minneapolis earlier this month, sparked mass protests.
Daunte Wright: Hundreds attend Minneapolis funeral of man shot by police
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Stranded sailor allowed to leave abandoned ship after four years
Mohammed Aisha had been living on a ship marooned off Egypt's Red Sea coast for four years.
Stranded sailor allowed to leave abandoned ship after four years
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Akayed Ullah: Times Square subway pipe bomber jailed for life
Akayed Ullah detonated a bomb in Times Square station during rush hour in December 2017.
Akayed Ullah: Times Square subway pipe bomber jailed for life
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Juror in the Derek Chauvin trial speaks out
Lisa Christensen listened to the whole trial, but as an alternate juror did not deliberate on verdict.
Juror in the Derek Chauvin trial speaks out
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Belgian ambassador to South Korea apologises after wife slaps shop worker
Peter Lescouhier says his wife's reaction to being suspected of shoplifting was unacceptable.
Belgian ambassador to South Korea apologises after wife slaps shop worker
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Algerian author Said Djabelkhir sentenced to jail for offending Islam
Said Djabelkhir is out on bail and says he will appeal against his three-year prison sentence.
Algerian author Said Djabelkhir sentenced to jail for offending Islam
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Greta Thunberg warns US lawmakers over climate change
Climate activist Greta Thunberg urges US lawmakers to end fossil fuel subsidies, or face catastrophe.
Greta Thunberg warns US lawmakers over climate change
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine
The country orders its units to return to their bases after weeks of tension over a troop build-up.
Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Sarah Halimi: Frenchwoman's sister seeks trial in Israel over killing
Sarah Halimi was killed in an anti-Semitic attack, but her killer cannot stand trial in France.
Sarah Halimi: Frenchwoman's sister seeks trial in Israel over killing
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden urges action to tackle 'existential crisis' at virtual climate summit
US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to help tackle climate change, calling it an "existential crisis".
Biden urges action to tackle 'existential crisis' at virtual climate summit
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: Pfizer confirms fake versions of vaccine in Poland and Mexico
The US pharmaceutical company says doses seized by authorities in Mexico and Poland were counterfeit.
Coronavirus: Pfizer confirms fake versions of vaccine in Poland and Mexico
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Brazil crime: One of world's biggest arms traffickers recaptured
João Filipe Barbieri escaped from prison in November using fake court papers, Brazilian police say.
Brazil crime: One of world's biggest arms traffickers recaptured
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme
Investors rented empty properties to fulfil the one-year residence requirement, leaked files show.
Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video
Actor Brahim Bouhlel and influencer Zbarbooking are seen swearing at children in a viral clip.
Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts.
AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site
Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area.
Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site
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April 22, 2021
Rating: 5
European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?
BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football.
European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK
Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore.
Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage
The court says it is the responsibility of the government to beg borrow or steal to ensure oxygen.
India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals
Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative".
Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action
Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.
Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Nashik: Oxygen leak leaves 22 Covid-19 patients dead in India
The accident in an Indian hospital happened when an oxygen tank was refilling the storage tank.
Nashik: Oxygen leak leaves 22 Covid-19 patients dead in India
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Mexico cartel used explosive drones to attack police
Two police officers were injured in the attack in the western state of Michoacán.
Mexico cartel used explosive drones to attack police
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Chad president's death: Rivals reject Déby's son inheriting power
Idriss Déby's son is to lead an army council for 18 months after the president died in battle.
Chad president's death: Rivals reject Déby's son inheriting power
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Indonesian sub goes missing north of Bali
There are 53 people on board the submarine which is feared to have sunk.
Indonesian sub goes missing north of Bali
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Female engineers behind Ghana's solar cars
Ghana’s car industry is dominated by men but a group of female engineers is aiming to break the gender barriers.
Female engineers behind Ghana's solar cars
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030
The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding.
Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Football Super League cannot proceed - Agnelli
Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli says the European Super League project cannot proceed following the withdrawal of the six Premier League clubs.
Football Super League cannot proceed - Agnelli
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia's Putin to give key speech amid tensions with West
Tensions over Ukraine and dissident Alexei Navalny overshadow President Putin's national address.
Russia's Putin to give key speech amid tensions with West
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.
Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction
George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck.
George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
George Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden
The US president welcomes the conviction in the George Floyd murder case but says more must be done.
George Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman
They told the victim they were investigating a fraud in China and needed her to transfer her funds.
Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Chad's President Idriss Déby is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders
Chad's President Idriss Déby spent more than three decades in power and was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
Chad's President Idriss Déby is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders
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April 21, 2021
Rating: 5
George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink
Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board.
George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.
TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over
Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.
Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl
The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say.
Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?
Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty
Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.
Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.
Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead
President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.
Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death
In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government.
Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees
The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.
Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Idriss Déby obituary: End of Chad's 'Great Survivor'
Killed by rebels, the Chadian president's three decades in power were defined by battles.
Idriss Déby obituary: End of Chad's 'Great Survivor'
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia plans its own space station in 2025
The International Space Station is nearing the end of its life and Russia is working on a new module.
Russia plans its own space station in 2025
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
The moment Indian rail worker saves child
Mayur Shelke sprung into action when a 6-year-old boy fell onto the tracks.
The moment Indian rail worker saves child
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
UN to provide food to Venezuela children amid crisis
The World Food Programme aims to feed 1.5m children by the end of 2023 to combat growing malnutrition.
UN to provide food to Venezuela children amid crisis
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
US killer requests death by firing squad in Nevada
Zane Michael Floyd was sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of four people in Nevada in 1999.
US killer requests death by firing squad in Nevada
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Chad's President Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'
Idriss Déby dies just hours after provisional election results set him on course for a sixth term.
Chad's President Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
France seeks conspiracy theorist over kidnapping
Police issue an international warrant after a little French girl is abducted and rescued.
France seeks conspiracy theorist over kidnapping
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.
Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez
European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change".
European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Super League 'created to save football'
The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Super League 'created to save football'
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April 20, 2021
Rating: 5
European Super League: What happens next?
BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next.
European Super League: What happens next?
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.
Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.
Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens
Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble.
New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'
Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters.
Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections
Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab.
India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.
Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.
James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state
With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it.
Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race
Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections.
Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech
The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.
Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
How a bicycle tripled one woman's income
"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."
How a bicycle tripled one woman's income
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
European Super League 'a spit in the face' - Uefa
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says the European Super League is a "disgraceful, self-serving" proposal.
European Super League 'a spit in the face' - Uefa
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Cuba leadership: Díaz-Canel named Communist Party chief
Miguel Díaz-Canel, who succeeded Raúl Castro as president, will be running the Communist Party.
Cuba leadership: Díaz-Canel named Communist Party chief
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Huawei denies spying accusation in the Netherlands
A 2010 report claims the Chinese company once had "unlimited access" to phone calls made in the country.
Huawei denies spying accusation in the Netherlands
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Why Russia's GRU military intelligence service is so feared
Few outside Russia had heard of the GRU before the nerve agent attack in the UK city of Salisbury.
Why Russia's GRU military intelligence service is so feared
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force
The role of Russia's GRU agency in a fatal 2014 explosion raises questions about its capabilities.
The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Table Mountain fire: Residents evacuated in Cape Town suburb
University buildings and a historic windmill have been destroyed in the blaze.
Table Mountain fire: Residents evacuated in Cape Town suburb
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial
As prosecutors and defence lawyers begin their closing arguments, we look back at five key moments of the trial.
George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Namibian court denies entry to gay couple's surrogate daughters
Phillip Lühl was told he must take a paternity test before returning home with his new-born twins.
Namibian court denies entry to gay couple's surrogate daughters
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor
For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.
Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital
The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor.
Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.
Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins
The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones.
Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.
India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid
The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".
Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11
Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo.
Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons
The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say,
Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
The best climate solution you've never heard of
Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.
The best climate solution you've never heard of
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April 19, 2021
Rating: 5
Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.
Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans
Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" has sparked anger in the coastal community.
Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability.
Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.
Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.
Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
How product placements may soon be added to classic films
Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally.
How product placements may soon be added to classic films
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.
Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row
The Czech Republic has accused Russia of being involved in a blast at a munitions factory in 2014.
Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
European Super League: Premier League's 'Big Six' agree to join new league
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who have agreed to join a new European Super League.
European Super League: Premier League's 'Big Six' agree to join new league
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia will face 'consequences' if Navalny dies - US
International concern grows after doctors for the jailed Putin critic say he needs urgent medical help.
Russia will face 'consequences' if Navalny dies - US
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
France kidnapping: Girl found with mother accused of ordering abduction
The mother, who is accused of ordering the abduction, and the girl were found in an abandoned factory.
France kidnapping: Girl found with mother accused of ordering abduction
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
European Super League: Uefa furious at 11 major clubs signing up to breakaway plans
Senior Uefa figures are furious that 11 major European clubs, including five from England, have signed up to a breakaway European Super League.
European Super League: Uefa furious at 11 major clubs signing up to breakaway plans
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week.
ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town
The blaze has so far destroyed part of a cafe at the Rhodes Memorial above the city of Cape Town.
Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation
Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before.
Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'
The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion.
Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'
Russia's ambassador to the UK says opposition leader Alexei Navalny's medical treatment will be "taken care of".
Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Syria to hold election in May after years of war
The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term.
Syria to hold election in May after years of war
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity
Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work.
Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow
The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water.
Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow
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April 18, 2021
Rating: 5
China and US pledge climate change commitment
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week.
China and US pledge climate change commitment
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis
The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty.
Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.
How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen
Aastha Khanna's job is to ensure safety during scenes involving simulated sex, nudity and sexual violence.
India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful
The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run.
JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles
South Africans are mourning Dr Sindi van Zyl who helped thousands through her social media work.
Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims
Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine.
Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.
Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.
The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35
The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?
Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community.
Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors
The Putin critic is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail.
Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack
State TV alleges Reza Karimi fled Iran before the blast, which damaged its Natanz nuclear plant.
Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".
Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Philippines: Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in raid
The 200-tonne seizure is one of the largest ever hauls of the endangered species.
Philippines: Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in raid
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April 17, 2021
Rating: 5
Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister
Brazil is also seeking aid from the US in return for protecting the Amazon rainforest.
Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe
The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in.
Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?
The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost.
20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
India's Kumbh festival attracts big crowds amid devastating second Covid wave
'I left everything to God', says one devotee who attended the festival amid a devastating second wave.
India's Kumbh festival attracts big crowds amid devastating second Covid wave
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated
The militants claiming of a recent attack got publicity but they may not have actually been behind it.
Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander
SpaceX will build a lander that the US space agency will use to return humans to the Moon this decade.
Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’
This year’s wildfire season in Nepal has been worse than usual with more fires, burning longer.
Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Hijab regulations: Two women's experience
Nadya and Emna live 12,000 km away from each other but both have been told what they can and can’t wear.
Hijab regulations: Two women's experience
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia retaliates for US diplomatic expulsions
Moscow expels 10 diplomats and blacklists eight US officials after the US imposed sanctions.
Russia retaliates for US diplomatic expulsions
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Raúl Castro steps down as Cuban Communist Party leader
His resignation ends his family's six-decade hold on power in Cuba.
Raúl Castro steps down as Cuban Communist Party leader
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Biden keeps historically low Trump era cap on refugees
The US president backtracks on a plan to raise the cap, prompting criticism from his party.
Biden keeps historically low Trump era cap on refugees
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Michelin-starred Amsterdam restaurant's €20 takeaway burgers
Unable to have guests due to the pandemic, a fine dining restaurant in Amsterdam turns to takeaways.
Covid: Michelin-starred Amsterdam restaurant's €20 takeaway burgers
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
In pictures: Raúl Castro's career over six decades
Raúl Castro has stepped down as first secretary of Cuba's Communist Party ending a 60-year career.
In pictures: Raúl Castro's career over six decades
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Canada sounds the alarm as cases overtake US
Infections in the largest province could increase sixfold without tougher measures, experts warn.
Covid: Canada sounds the alarm as cases overtake US
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Breonna Taylor: Publisher refuses to distribute police officer's book
Publisher Simon & Schuster says it won't distribute the work following a backlash online.
Breonna Taylor: Publisher refuses to distribute police officer's book
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
France Mia kidnapping: Four men held over abduction of girl aged 8
Mia was taken from her grandmother's home as part of a plot ordered by her mother, prosecutors say.
France Mia kidnapping: Four men held over abduction of girl aged 8
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops
US spies have "low to moderate confidence" that Russia offered cash for American deaths, officials say.
Afghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Footballer and family robbed at home in Italy
Roma defender Chris Smalling and his family were victims of an armed robbery at their home in the early hours of Friday.
Footballer and family robbed at home in Italy
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight
Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.
'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Indianapolis mass shooting: 'Emotions are very high' after shooting at FedEx facility
A police spokesperson said "emotions are very high" following the late night shooting.
Indianapolis mass shooting: 'Emotions are very high' after shooting at FedEx facility
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
TB Joshua: YouTube deletes Nigerian preacher's account over gay cure claim
TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers.
TB Joshua: YouTube deletes Nigerian preacher's account over gay cure claim
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests
Jimmy Lai, the owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper, is a fierce critic of Beijing.
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Indianapolis mass shooting: Eight dead at FedEx facility
Many people are injured as a gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility before taking his own life.
Indianapolis mass shooting: Eight dead at FedEx facility
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal forward treated in hospital for malaria
Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been treated in hospital after he contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal forward treated in hospital for malaria
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April 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors
When the Titanic sank, six Chinese men were rescued - but their ordeal didn't end there.
Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown
China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers
Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.
How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town
Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything.
How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Denmark: Three die of salmonella poisoning from herbal remedy
Thirty-three people fall ill in an outbreak traced to psyllium husk capsules in Denmark.
Denmark: Three die of salmonella poisoning from herbal remedy
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Spain passes child abuse law backed by UK pianist
MPs vote to widen protection for children, including extending time limits for reporting abuse.
Spain passes child abuse law backed by UK pianist
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Daunte Wright: 'One of those kids everybody looked up to'
Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old father, was killed during a traffic stop in a suburb of Minneapolis.
Daunte Wright: 'One of those kids everybody looked up to'
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Japan approves plan to release radioactive water into sea
Most experts say the plan is safe but locals, environmentalists and neighbouring countries are not happy.
Japan approves plan to release radioactive water into sea
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghanistan war: What has the conflict cost the US?
The US is to pull its forces out of Afghanistan by September - how much has it spent on the war?
Afghanistan war: What has the conflict cost the US?
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
George Floyd death: Ex-officer Chauvin will not take the stand
“I will invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege,” says the ex-officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
George Floyd death: Ex-officer Chauvin will not take the stand
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Derek Chauvin says he won't testify at George Floyd murder trial
The defendant and his lawyer say they went "back and forth" before making a final decision last night.
Derek Chauvin says he won't testify at George Floyd murder trial
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
China 'can save $1.6 trillion by scrapping coal', report says
Beijing must close 588 coal-fired power plants in a decade to meet climate pledges, experts say.
China 'can save $1.6 trillion by scrapping coal', report says
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call
Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog.
William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Bolivian minister 'took bag stuffed with $20,000'
Police say they caught Minister for Rural Development Edwin Characayo receiving a bribe outside a café.
Bolivian minister 'took bag stuffed with $20,000'
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Russian court sentences Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol for trespass
Lyubov Sobol is a close aide to the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Russian court sentences Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol for trespass
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years
Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change.
Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
France urges citizens to leave Pakistan amid anti-French protests
An email from the French embassy warns of "serious threats" after anti-blasphemy protests.
France urges citizens to leave Pakistan amid anti-French protests
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Kanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'
Kanye West debuted the iconic shoes, now worth an estimated $1m, on stage at the 2008 Grammys.
Kanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Macron visits Notre Dame two years after fire
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks of the "collective pride" of the reconstruction efforts.
Macron visits Notre Dame two years after fire
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy.
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant
Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry.
Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'
Parents are outraged after high school students set up a group chat assigning prices to their black peers.
Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Why Australia is in hysterics over a 'navy twerking' dance
Dancers in hotpants at a military event have sparked a heated debate about women, sex and power.
Why Australia is in hysterics over a 'navy twerking' dance
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April 15, 2021
Rating: 5
Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content
Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature.
Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant.
Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks
The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday.
US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months
Thousands have fled their homes on the Caribbean island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt.
St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
The Bachelor star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
Colton Underwood rose to fame on the long-running reality TV show, which sees a man select a wife.
The Bachelor star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Daunte Wright shooting: How can you mistake a gun for a Taser?
Protests have been continuing over the death of Daunte Wright, who police say was shot in error.
Daunte Wright shooting: How can you mistake a gun for a Taser?
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Bernie Madoff: Disgraced financier dies in prison
Bernie Madoff admitted he had conned investors out of billions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme.
Bernie Madoff: Disgraced financier dies in prison
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghanistan: Biden to call for end to 'America's longest war'
"It is time for American troops to come home," says Joe Biden, the fourth president to oversee the war.
Afghanistan: Biden to call for end to 'America's longest war'
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Iran to enrich uranium to 60% after 'wicked' nuclear site attack
President Hassan Rouhani says it is responding to Sunday's incident at the Natanz nuclear facility.
Iran to enrich uranium to 60% after 'wicked' nuclear site attack
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Daunte Wright aunt: 'He was loved, he was ours'
The family of Daunte Wright, who was shot by police on Sunday, gives an emotional news conference.
Daunte Wright aunt: 'He was loved, he was ours'
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark ceases rollout completely
It is the first European country to fully withdraw the jab over possible links to rare blood clots.
AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark ceases rollout completely
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Hungary footballers' row exposes gay rights split
Two big names in Hungarian football, both based in Germany, have spoken out and one has been fired.
Hungary footballers' row exposes gay rights split
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Russia to consider Biden plan for Putin summit
The Kremlin said it was "early" to talk of a meeting, after the two presidents spoke on the phone.
Russia to consider Biden plan for Putin summit
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site
A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts.
Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Stolen Roman statue found in Brussels antique shop
The headless figure, estimated to be worth €100,000, disappeared from a site near Rome 10 years ago.
Stolen Roman statue found in Brussels antique shop
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Mayan urn returned to Mexico by Albion College
The urn, made between 900 and 1600 AD, has been housed at Albion College, Michigan, since 1969.
Mayan urn returned to Mexico by Albion College
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts
La Soufriere, on the island of St Vincent, has been erupting for the past five days.
St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim
The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported".
Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Hundreds test positive for Covid at Hindu festival
This comes a day after more than three million Hindus visited the festival as India's cases soar.
Hundreds test positive for Covid at Hindu festival
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint
Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘.
Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey
The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape.
Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Louisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel
Rescuers have so far saved six of the commercial ship's reported 18 crew members from the water.
Louisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme
The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban.
Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme
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April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'
Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war?
Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap
Sharon Johal says she faced taunts and mockery of her Indian background from other castmates.
Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
NZ to launch world-first climate change rules
New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks.
NZ to launch world-first climate change rules
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing
The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded.
Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Nepal rhino numbers rise in 'exciting' milestone
The greater one-horned rhino came close to extinction, but its population has risen by more than 100.
Nepal rhino numbers rise in 'exciting' milestone
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Daunte Wright: Bodycam footage shows arrest
A police body camera captured the fatal traffic stop that has sparked protests in Minnesota.
Daunte Wright: Bodycam footage shows arrest
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes town's page
The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page.
Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes town's page
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Ramadan begins around the world amid Covid restrictions
Muslims are celebrating Ramadan in the second year the festival has been affected by the pandemic.
Ramadan begins around the world amid Covid restrictions
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Federal agencies act out of an "abundance of caution" after extremely rare cases of blood clotting.
Covid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Haiti's Moïse 'won't give up' on freeing kidnapped clergy
A gang is demanding $1m in ransom for 10 people, most of them clergy, kidnapped on Sunday.
Haiti's Moïse 'won't give up' on freeing kidnapped clergy
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
The Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu
The actor says part of him feels he needs to apologise to 'every single Indian person'.
The Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis
Research suggests more than half of patients being treated in intensive care last month were under 40.
Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota
The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser.
Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual.
Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce
US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce
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April 13, 2021
Rating: 5
Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace
Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China.
Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'
The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says.
World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean
Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy.
Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'
The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany.
Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines
Russia's Sputnik V is deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.
Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin
Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts.
George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn
The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts.
Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began
Hundreds have been killed since February. Now, their families are telling their stories.
Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other
Taiwan and Somaliland are basically fully functioning territories but neither is recognised internationally.
Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.
The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.
Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children.
The anti-vax movement targeting German children
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
George Floyd's younger sibling tells court: 'I miss my brother'
George Floyd's younger brother gave evidence as the prosecution ended its case against Derek Chauvin.
George Floyd's younger sibling tells court: 'I miss my brother'
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features.
Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Minneapolis: Daunte Wright shooting by police 'accidental'
Daunte Wright was fatally shot after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser, the police chief says.
Minneapolis: Daunte Wright shooting by police 'accidental'
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Manhunt after 'execution' shooting in Paris
A gunman is said to have shot a man in the head outside a hospital before calmly walking away.
Manhunt after 'execution' shooting in Paris
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz
Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage?
Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Will Smith's slavery film Emancipation pulls out of Georgia over voting laws
Smith says he's "compelled" to move filming elsewhere because of Georgia's "regressive" voting laws.
Will Smith's slavery film Emancipation pulls out of Georgia over voting laws
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Nevskaya Manufaktura: Fire destroys historic factory in St Petersburg
The former textile factory has been a St Petersburg landmark since 1841.
Nevskaya Manufaktura: Fire destroys historic factory in St Petersburg
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Minneapolis: Daunte Wright killing by police sparks unrest
There was unrest near Minneapolis after police fatally shoot a black man in a traffic stop.
Minneapolis: Daunte Wright killing by police sparks unrest
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights
MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours.
France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired
The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent.
Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported
British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service.
Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64
Tributes have been paid to the actor, who played mobster Tony Soprano's father Johnny.
Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site
Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant.
Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site
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April 12, 2021
Rating: 5
Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave
Tens of thousands are participating in Kumbh Mela even as India records its highest-ever Covid spike.
Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police
Police fire tear gas at demonstrators after a black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop.
Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'
As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure.
Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'
However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding".
Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president
Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies.
Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn
The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La Soufrière volcano erupted.
St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago.
Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives.
Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum.
Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.
Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Markus Söder joins German chancellor race
Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel.
Markus Söder joins German chancellor race
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims
Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling.
Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Iran nuclear: 'Terrorist act' at underground Natanz facility
Iran's atomic agency says an incident at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism".
Iran nuclear: 'Terrorist act' at underground Natanz facility
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift'
They appear in public a week after Prince Hamzah was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom.
Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift'
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop
A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed.
US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's
A head and outstretched arms have been added to Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado.
New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India
An elephant calf has been rescued from the bottom of a dug well in India's Odisha state.
Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’
More than 500 people attended a church service in Sydney, Australia, where Prince Philip was remembered.
Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop
A black army lieutenant is suing police after he was pulled over by two officers in Virginia.
US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Chad presidential election: Voters head to the polls amid a boycott
Turnout is unclear in the vote boycotted by opposition candidates over brutality against protesters.
Chad presidential election: Voters head to the polls amid a boycott
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future
Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa.
Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears
Officials warn of a threat to lives as the tropical storm approaches Western Australia.
Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'
Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent.
St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Serpent star Tahar Rahim on Bafta awards nomination
Tahar Rahim has been nominated for his part in The Mauritanian.
Serpent star Tahar Rahim on Bafta awards nomination
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide
Media outlets around the globe break the news of the Duke of Edinburgh's death, aged 99.
How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide
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April 11, 2021
Rating: 5
China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang
Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region.
China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
The world's biggest inoculation drive aims to cover 250 million people by July.
Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covid
The young left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz faces pro-market former banker Guillermo Lasso.
Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covid
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago.
Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.
Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males.
Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Myanmar coup: 'Dozens killed' in military crackdown in Bago
Activists say more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago in protests against the military coup.
Myanmar coup: 'Dozens killed' in military crackdown in Bago
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruption
Huge plumes of smoke filled the sky above the Caribbean island, forcing thousands from their homes.
Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruption
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Giorgos Karaivaz: Veteran crime journalist shot dead in Greece
Giorgos Karaivaz was shot with a silenced weapon by two men on a moped outside his home in Athens.
Giorgos Karaivaz: Veteran crime journalist shot dead in Greece
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules
More than 100 diners at a Paris restaurant are fined and the manager arrested for violating Covid restrictions.
Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Saint Vincent volcano: Island awakes to ash and sulphur smell
Inhabitants of St Vincent wake up to "extremely heavy ash fall" after the La Soufrière volcano erupted.
Saint Vincent volcano: Island awakes to ash and sulphur smell
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules.
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme.
Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
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April 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says.
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence
India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup.
Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures
The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing.
South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates
Eighteen presidential candidates are trying to convince Peruvians tired of politics to vote for them.
From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Prince Philip: US President Joe Biden describes him as 'a heck of a guy'
US President Joe Biden paid tribute to Prince Philip and a "lifetime of service to the United Kingdom".
Prince Philip: US President Joe Biden describes him as 'a heck of a guy'
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
South Korea beauty brand sorry for 'paper bottle' label fail
South Korea's Innisfree is accused of "greenwashing" for selling misleading eco-friendly packaging.
South Korea beauty brand sorry for 'paper bottle' label fail
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
DMX, American rapper and actor, dies aged 50
The US performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, suffered a heart attack earlier this month.
DMX, American rapper and actor, dies aged 50
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort
Contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment.
Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Derek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says
A forensic pathologist testifies that Mr Floyd's heart and lungs stopped because of a lack of oxygen.
Derek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Obituary: DMX, the record-breaking rapper with bark and bite
He was one of America's most successful rap stars, but his life was plagued by personal problems.
Obituary: DMX, the record-breaking rapper with bark and bite
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Save our wine! Big freeze spells disaster for French vineyards
Vineyards in some areas are reporting extensive damage and the government is declaring a disaster.
Save our wine! Big freeze spells disaster for French vineyards
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Saint Vincent volcano: Soufrière erupts amid mass evacuation
Over 16,000 people were evacuated ahead of the eruption of La Soufrière on Saint Vincent island.
Saint Vincent volcano: Soufrière erupts amid mass evacuation
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Prince Philip: World leaders react to the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
Condolence messages to the Duke of Edinburgh's family pour in from around the world.
Prince Philip: World leaders react to the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Driver found with corpse on wrong side of highway
Police believe the driver may have been taking his passenger to Switzerland from Spain for burial.
Driver found with corpse on wrong side of highway
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Israel to ignore ICC war crimes investigation
Israel say the court has no right to look into possible crimes in the occupied territories.
Israel to ignore ICC war crimes investigation
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Antiretrovirals: Plight of HIV patients over ARV drug shortage in Kenya
A tax dispute has led to a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and HIV testing kits in Kenya.
Antiretrovirals: Plight of HIV patients over ARV drug shortage in Kenya
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Greta Thunberg: I don't think I'll be going to COP26
She told the BBC she was concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on attendance at COP26.
Greta Thunberg: I don't think I'll be going to COP26
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'
Marine scientists set out to study the 'year of the quiet ocean' following the pandemic.
Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
'Lost golden city' found in Egypt reveals lives of ancient pharaohs
The city near Luxor has been hailed as one of the most important finds since Tutankhamun's tomb.
'Lost golden city' found in Egypt reveals lives of ancient pharaohs
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April 09, 2021
Rating: 5
Taiwan drought helps man retrieve phone dropped in lake a year ago
Taiwan is suffering from its worst drought in decades, but one man has found a silver lining.
Taiwan drought helps man retrieve phone dropped in lake a year ago
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
Iran seized the ship in January near the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the two countries.
South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice
It is now advising Australians aged under 50 to get another vaccine, causing concerns over supplies.
Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US.
Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds.
'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Norway death: Police ask how Oslo man's body lay in flat for nine years
"How could it happen," police in Norway ask of the man who died with no-one reporting him missing.
Norway death: Police ask how Oslo man's body lay in flat for nine years
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Expert says George Floyd died from lack of oxygen
George Floyd tried to "crank up his chest to get air", the trial of Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis hears.
Expert says George Floyd died from lack of oxygen
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Ukraine conflict: Moscow could 'defend' Russia-backed rebels
A senior Kremlin official issues a warning as tensions rise in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine conflict: Moscow could 'defend' Russia-backed rebels
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Zach Avery: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m scam scheme
Zachary Horwitz is accused of scamming investors with fake Netflix deals to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Zach Avery: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m scam scheme
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Kyrgyzstan: Fury over death of 'bride kidnapping' victim
Protests break out in Kyrgyzstan after a woman abducted for marriage is found dead.
Kyrgyzstan: Fury over death of 'bride kidnapping' victim
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Myanmar's ex-ambassador locked out of embassy
Kyaw Zwar Minn spent Wednesday night asleep in his car outside the embassy, saying the military attaché locked him out.
Myanmar's ex-ambassador locked out of embassy
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Turkey blames EU in 'sofagate' diplomatic spat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left standing when meeting Turkey's leader.
Turkey blames EU in 'sofagate' diplomatic spat
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists
The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar.
Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
Brexit, paramilitaries and the fallout from an IRA man's funeral lie behind rising loyalist tension.
What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Israel stops to remember victims
Traffic stopped and people stood in silence to honour the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during World War Two.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Israel stops to remember victims
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Neighbours: Independent review launched over racism claims
Fremantle Media, which produces the Australian soap, said it did not tolerate discrimination.
Neighbours: Independent review launched over racism claims
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Czech Republic vaccines: European court backs mandatory pre-school jabs
Families had challenged the Czech government's ban on unvaccinated children entering pre-schools.
Czech Republic vaccines: European court backs mandatory pre-school jabs
Reviewed by Gulf
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April 08, 2021
Rating: 5
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