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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds

Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test and trace says.

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says

Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing.

Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan

Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change.

Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer

Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control.

Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'

Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades.

Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?

Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown.

Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’

Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son.

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'

Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.

Why April is a big month for your finances

Why April is a big month for your finances https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

Should airports be allowed to expand?

Should airports be allowed to expand? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?

Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.

'I have put everything into my winery'

'I have put everything into my winery' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'

Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.

Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House

Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?'

Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hanna wanted to tell the twins taken from her at 16 - but had no way of reaching them.

CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'

CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout.

Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight

Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London.

Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online

Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online https://ift.tt/eA8V8J If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why.

Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green?

Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course.

Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths

Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films.

Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial

Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, has backed calls for the UK’s first ever National Aids Memorial.

The cost of speaking up against China

The cost of speaking up against China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic

Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time.

Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health

Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession.

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

No end in sight for India's protesting farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

London house turned into House of Dreams work of art

London house turned into House of Dreams work of art https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998.

Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.

Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years

Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years.

No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

No end in sight for India's protesting farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

The cost of speaking up against China

The cost of speaking up against China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists.

China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal

China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance.

Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.

Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine

Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab.

Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US

Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.

GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance

GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port.

Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.

The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea

The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories.

Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'

Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition.

Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit.

Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'

Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.

Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

Is this the future for international business deals?

Is this the future for international business deals? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic

The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people.

Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.

How bees and drones team up to find landmines

How bees and drones team up to find landmines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'

'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.

Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit.

Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'

Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.

China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut

China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade

Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province.

Race crisis threatening police legitimacy, police chair warns

Race crisis threatening police legitimacy, police chair warns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A lack of confidence in policing is having a damaging effect on law enforcement, the police chair warns.

Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety at the blaze in West Java province.

Not just the Proms: An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall

Not just the Proms: An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rule Britannia has had its place - but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard.

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.

'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.

Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.

George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.

George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

The real reason humans are the dominant species

The real reason humans are the dominant species https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.

The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'

'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year.

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.

Project 17: The photograph that united a family

Project 17: The photograph that united a family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J International leaders have condemned the country's military after the deadliest day since last month's coup.

Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.

Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.

Project 17: The photograph that united a family

Project 17: The photograph that united a family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.

Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?

Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.

Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'

Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets.

Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients.

Covid: 'Christmas Day' for families as Wales lifts travel ban

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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.

Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.

The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures.

Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister

Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn.

'Ice-cream toothache' mystery explained

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Batley school protests: Identifying prophet row teacher 'unacceptable'

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Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'

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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls

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Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women

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Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day

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Brexit: UK lost 'significant' access to EU policing data under deal, report warns

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UK professor shared info with fake Russian agent

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Covid: BAME doctors 'still waiting for risk checks'

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US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military

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999 response officers receive extra psychological support

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Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims

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KSI: 'I was struggling to sell tickets to gigs in 2019'

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

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'My father, the killer'

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Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'

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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find

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Seoul: North Korea Fires 2 Projectiles into Sea 

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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

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Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk

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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online

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UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea

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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

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Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties

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The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab

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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

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Waitrose ditches magazines with disposable plastic toys

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Covid-19: One year of lockdowns across the UK

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Lockdown newborns: 'A crazy year to bring a baby into the world'

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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.

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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus

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What is happening to the size of the Army?

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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up' 

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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

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Israel's Netanyahu faces uphill battle as voters return to polls

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Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus

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Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'

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Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules

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The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown

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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal

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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres

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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.

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Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time

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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region

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Covid: NHS staff say change was the silver lining of the pandemic

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Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked

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One Year On: A pandemic poem for Londoners

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Dog thefts: The woman who rescues stolen dogs

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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them

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Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town

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Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro calls governors 'tyrants' over lockdowns

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The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures

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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region

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How can I stop my houseplants dying?

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Covid in Sweden: Elderly people deserve more

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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

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How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?

How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The disappearance of Sarah Everard has led to a conversation about the violence faced by women.

Sir Keir Starmer: His first year as Labour leader

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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims.

Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories?

Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.

More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk

More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue.

Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand.

The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims.

Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories?

Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.

North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend.

The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate

The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A world-first trial in Australia is using dogs to help the endangered species procreate.

The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'

The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers.

Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape

Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year.

The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’

Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

The forgotten referendum of 2011

The forgotten referendum of 2011 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Why the referendum everyone's forgotten shaped the last decade of our lives.

Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?

Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators.

Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations

Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show.

Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations

Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show.

The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list'

The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Boris Johnson is pictured on several front pages getting a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.

Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?

Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why.

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.

Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space

Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die.

Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll

Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates.

Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence

Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in.

China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war

China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support.

What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

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'This child was alive again'

'This child was alive again' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

India's interfaith couples on edge after new law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree

Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears.

French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'

French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be.

Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend.

Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball

Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry.

Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'

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Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism

Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill

Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik

Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts.

Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict

Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada.

Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays

Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games.

'We're Not Leaving, No': Demons Tormented This Former Teenage Witch Until Jesus Set Her Free

'We're Not Leaving, No': Demons Tormented This Former Teenage Witch Until Jesus Set Her Free https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Demons were stalking her every move, cursing and spitting on her, threatening to kill her. Jenny Weaver thought dabbling in the occult as a teenage witch would be "fun" like she saw in the movies. Instead, the torment was so unbearable that Jenny wanted to die.

Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week

Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health.

Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same

Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Boris Johnson will receive his first dose while European countries resume use of the Oxford vaccine.

US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks

US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing.

US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks

US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing.

Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks

Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nursing students graduating in 2021 have trained in an unprecedented environment: A global pandemic.

Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on

Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A year after the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, two people reflect on how their lives have changed.

Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help

Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new Children’s Commissioner says the way bereaved exam students are graded, needs to be changed.

Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government

Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?

Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid

Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market.

Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'

Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.

Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.

Families facing special education needs 'postcode lottery'

Families facing special education needs 'postcode lottery' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Support for pupils varies according to which school you attend and where you live, report suggests.

Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms 'a death sentence'

Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms 'a death sentence' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One offender who has been in prison all his adult life says he has been "left to rot".

How Covid has changed where we want to live

How Covid has changed where we want to live https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.

The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy

Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico.

Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government

Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?

The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril

The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Regulators backing the Covid jab and MSPs saying Nicola Sturgeon mislead their inquiry lead the papers.

Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'

Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.

Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape

Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual.

Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for 'spreading false news'

Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for 'spreading false news' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons.

Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.

'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette

'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on

Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people.

Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic

Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some people's human rights may have been breached during the pandemic, the care watchdog says.

Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms

Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion.

Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days

Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world.

US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

US Border: Risking everything for an American dream https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.

In pictures: Hidden depths of a life lived

In pictures: Hidden depths of a life lived https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photographer Laura Page challenges the stereotypes of age.

Edward Colston: Bristol's Dolphin School changed its emblem

Edward Colston: Bristol's Dolphin School changed its emblem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bristol's Dolphin School has redesigned their emblem because of its association with Edward Colston.

Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order

Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sonia Deleon's family say they would have disputed the order had they known it was put in place.

Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.

Rebound therapy: The zero-gravity exercise that gets children screaming 'more'

Rebound therapy: The zero-gravity exercise that gets children screaming 'more' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Trampolines can be fun, but for those with physical and learning difficulties they can also offer a gravity-free way to exercise.

Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.

'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'

'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows.

Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.

Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.

Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.

US-China relations: Adversary or partner?

US-China relations: Adversary or partner? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship

US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

US Border: Risking everything for an American dream https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.

Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days

Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties.

Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish HDP opposition party

Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish HDP opposition party https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Peoples' Democratic Party denounces a prosecutor's case against it as a "blow to democracy".

Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid

Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls.

Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge

Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths.

Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour

Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps.

Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

Syria: The scars left by a school bombing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.

Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'

Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.

'More divisive than air strikes' - The battle over LTNs

'More divisive than air strikes' - The battle over LTNs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The schemes were introduced to tackle increasing traffic on minor roads but some face fierce opposition.

'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.

Cladding crisis: 'Repairs could cost more than our flat is worth'

Cladding crisis: 'Repairs could cost more than our flat is worth' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A couple paying for cladding replacement say the costs could leave them bankrupt or with crippling loans.

Covid lockdown a year on: 'My dad became my best friend'

Covid lockdown a year on: 'My dad became my best friend' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Shireen admits she "didn't really care" about her dad, until lockdown brought them closer than ever.

Festivals 2021: Which ones are still going ahead?

Festivals 2021: Which ones are still going ahead? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Glastonbury has had to cancel, Reading & Leeds is going ahead. What about the rest?

U.S. on Pace to Reach Highest Number of Migrants Crossing Southern Border in 20 years

U.S. on Pace to Reach Highest Number of Migrants Crossing Southern Border in 20 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the U.S. is on pace to reach the highest number of people apprehended crossing the Southern Border in 20 years.  

Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

Syria: The scars left by a school bombing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.

US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.

LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'

LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children.

China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.

Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee

Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee https://ift.tt/eA8V8J MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand.

Universities told not to swamp courses with students

Universities told not to swamp courses with students https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With uncertainty over teachers' grades for A-levels, a warning against "over-recruiting" is issued.

What we wish we'd known about infertility

What we wish we'd known about infertility https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything'

Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A former teacher and cricketer is talking about his gambling addiction to help warn others.

The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown

The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving.

US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.

Indianapolis deadly shootings 'started after stimulus cheque row'

Indianapolis deadly shootings 'started after stimulus cheque row' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A man now facing murder charges had wanted some of his girlfriend's payout, according to court papers.

North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'

North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder".

'Solidarity and survival': Streamed play has Sheffield songs and steel

'Solidarity and survival': Streamed play has Sheffield songs and steel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A streamed play marries monologues about "strength" with songs by Sheffield's musical heroes.

North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'

North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder".

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'

Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended.

'The last year for theatre has been hell'

'The last year for theatre has been hell' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact.

France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.

How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.

South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.

Why are flowers getting more expensive?

Why are flowers getting more expensive? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.

'I don't really know the people I star with'

'I don't really know the people I star with' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thirteen-year-old Jordan Nash has shared screen time with Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Angelina Jolie.

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

So you want a career in building computer games?

So you want a career in building computer games? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.

Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.

South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.

Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation'

Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988?

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.

New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood

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Covid: Charities warn cancer death rate could rise

Covid: Charities warn cancer death rate could rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care.

Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives

Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".

Curlew: Urgent work needed to save 'loved' endangered bird

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better?

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says some changes made as a result of the pandemic are here to stay.

'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

India's interfaith couples on edge after new law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria

Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war

Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.

Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.

Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'

Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.

Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

What Macron doesn't get about colonialism

What Macron doesn't get about colonialism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

India's interfaith couples on edge after new law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court

Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.

Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain

Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure.

Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys

Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pop stars open up the 2021 ceremony, which is taking place in LA under Covid restrictions.

Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal

Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.

Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards

Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand are expected to be among the nominated actors.

Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

The algorithm for the perfect biryani

The algorithm for the perfect biryani https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?

Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.

Ageing equipment puts Army 'at risk' - report

Ageing equipment puts Army 'at risk' - report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The British army is likely to find itself "outgunned" in any conflict with Russian forces, MPs warn.

Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

Pregnancy in lockdown: The babies born into a pandemic

Pregnancy in lockdown: The babies born into a pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Five mothers share what it was like to be pregnant and give birth during the coronavirus pandemic.

Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

Your pictures on the theme of 'I made this'

Your pictures on the theme of 'I made this' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

Almost 100 and still dancing

Almost 100 and still dancing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dinkie Flowers, who is about to turn 100, says it is important "not to sit on your bum all day".

Grammys 2021: Seven things to look out for - and how to watch the ceremony

Grammys 2021: Seven things to look out for - and how to watch the ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Everything you need to know about Sunday's show, from who's performing to potential controversies.

Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

Celeste: How the UK singer made a 'secret' Oscars film song

Celeste: How the UK singer made a 'secret' Oscars film song https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The singer-songwriter on movie music magic, award recognition and proving herself as a No.1 artist.

Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?

Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts

Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people like Phoenix, say eating disorder experts.

Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy?

Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Most people are "oblivious" to the environmental impact of shop-bought cut flowers, a florist says.

The algorithm for the perfect biryani

The algorithm for the perfect biryani https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'

Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.

Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.

Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets

Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.

Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers

Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.

Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters

Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows.

Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony

Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus dominated César Awards.

Covid-19: Health of 28% needing social care drops in pandemic

Covid-19: Health of 28% needing social care drops in pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A survey for a care charity also says the lives of many older and disabled people have been "diminished".

Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.

Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home

Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.

Why the GameStop story is far from over

Why the GameStop story is far from over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

Covid-19: UK national day of reflection to be held on 23 March

Covid-19: UK national day of reflection to be held on 23 March https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Politicians back a charity's plan to commemorate a year since the first national restrictions began.

Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing

Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March.

Covid and schools: First week finished after children in England return

Covid and schools: First week finished after children in England return https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC visited one school in Lincolnshire to see how its staff and children were coping on week one.

Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?

Would you scrap your car for public transport credits? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits.

India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’

The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Twin dancers Taitlyn and Kaylee Jaiy say discrimination as they were growing up made them hungrier to succeed.

Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021

Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage

Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The singer was on his way to sign divorce papers when his wife sent a message that put them back on track.

Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.

Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home

Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.

Why the GameStop story is far from over

Why the GameStop story is far from over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.

Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader

Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales.

India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'

House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.

Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit

Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Governor Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, allegations he denies.

Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.

Schools could miss free meals cash due to count change

Schools could miss free meals cash due to count change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There are warnings a rule change in counting free school meal pupils could mean schools miss out on cash.

Musicians in lockdown: 'My piano kept me going'

Musicians in lockdown: 'My piano kept me going' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A series of portraits aims to show the impact of the pandemic on musicians' livelihoods.

Catcalling: The sisters who are making a noise to stop street harassment of women

Catcalling: The sisters who are making a noise to stop street harassment of women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Campaigners tell the BBC how they are working to address the root causes of violence against women.

The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar

The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.

'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'

'I play digital music through my 1949 radio' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful.

Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?

Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.

Top Gear trio on James Bond, mid-life crises and UK-only trips

Top Gear trio on James Bond, mid-life crises and UK-only trips https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC One series is returning with James Bond cars, mid-life crises and all-British locations.

Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?

Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.

China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image

China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "One Country, Two Systems" was an experiment centred on the defining ideological divide of our time.

Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?

Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.

Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions

Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians.

The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar

The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.

A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’

A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village.

The papers: Met faces Sarah case inquiry and William hits back

The papers: Met faces Sarah case inquiry and William hits back https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Sarah Everard case and Prince William's response to the Sussexes' interview dominate the papers.

Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.

Running from terror in north-east Mozambique

Running from terror in north-east Mozambique https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions.

Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed

Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People will soon be able meet friends in their garden, visit care homes inside and play golf.

Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home

Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.

Twins peak with more born than ever before

Twins peak with more born than ever before https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One in every 42 children is born a twin and much has changed over the past 30 years, a report finds.

Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.

Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery

Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.

Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens

Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK.

BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans

BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new programmes will help support both pupils and teachers across the UK.

The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral

The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.

Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?

Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.

Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’

Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe".

The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it

The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character.

Covid: The man with "super antibodies"

Covid: The man with "super antibodies" https://ift.tt/eA8V8J John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.

Thirty years of BBC World News

Thirty years of BBC World News https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Cancer patients 'less protected' after first jab

Cancer patients 'less protected' after first jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A 12-week gap could leave those having two Pfizer jabs vulnerable to Covid-19, researchers suggest.

Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000

Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time.

Japan's triple disaster 10 years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’

Japan's triple disaster 10 years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ten years on from Japan’s triple disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared.

M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales

M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring.

Magic reveals hidden tactics of politics and marketing

Magic reveals hidden tactics of politics and marketing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Magicians use "powerful tools" of psychology that could manipulate people in other ways, says study.

Covid: The man with "super antibodies"

Covid: The man with "super antibodies" https://ift.tt/eA8V8J John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.

Palin and Jones: 'We didn't talk about the stammer'

Palin and Jones: 'We didn't talk about the stammer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former rugby player Mark Jones and Sir Michael Palin talk about their experiences of stammering.

Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?

Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so?

Teenage suicide: Bereaved siblings fight mental health 'stigma'

Teenage suicide: Bereaved siblings fight mental health 'stigma' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three young people who lost their siblings to suicide are urging distressed teenagers to seek help.

'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'

'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs.

Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?

Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.

The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it

The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character.