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Saudi Arabia: Authorities defend mosque speaker restriction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Authorities say they have imposed a maximum volume following complaints from the public.

Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles

Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage.

The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.

Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.

Viewpoint: Why Germany's Namibia genocide apology is not enough

Viewpoint: Why Germany's Namibia genocide apology is not enough https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Germany is sorry for the massacres but the lack of reparations has angered targeted communities.

China-India clashes: No change a year after Ladakh stand-off

China-India clashes: No change a year after Ladakh stand-off https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nomads along the India-China border in the Galwan Valley are still living under the shadow of war.

Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

Flat owners warning over rooftop developments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats.

Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.

Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'

Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.

Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis

Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.

Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today

Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival.

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Then and now: Pandemic clears the air https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.

Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years'

Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Corrie actor Colson Smith's new show about his love of running is called Bored of Being the Fat Kid.

The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.

Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.

Canada mass grave find sparks call for more action

Canada mass grave find sparks call for more action https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Last week the remains of 215 children were found at a school set up to assimilate indigenous people.

Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.

Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests.

The couple inspired by Tulsa’s black entrepreneurs

The couple inspired by Tulsa’s black entrepreneurs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Obum and his wife Faith moved to Tulsa in 2019, inspired by the legacy of 'Black Wall Street'.

James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?

Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?

Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history.

Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire

Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.

The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.

The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group

The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.

Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses really tackling racial inequality? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?

Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Noisy appliances: How loud is your house? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.

NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report

NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel.

Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK.

Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes

Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests.

Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims

Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says.

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.

South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?

The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.

Mohammed Deif: The one-eyed Hamas chief in Israel's crosshairs

Mohammed Deif: The one-eyed Hamas chief in Israel's crosshairs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The shadowy figure at the top of Israel most-wanted list has repeatedly eluded attempts to kill him.

Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.

Somaliland elections: Could polls help gain recognition?

Somaliland elections: Could polls help gain recognition? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Somaliland is hoping that elections will boost its chances of gaining international recognition.

James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.

War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.

Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City midfielder fractures nose and eye socket

Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City midfielder fractures nose and eye socket https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne suffers fractured nose and eye socket in Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.

Osaka lets racquet do talking to reach French Open second round

Osaka lets racquet do talking to reach French Open second round https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Japan's Naomi Osaka puts the controversy over her refusal to speak to the media to one side as she starts the French Open with a straight-set win.

Poots: European Union treating NI as a political play-thing

Poots: European Union treating NI as a political play-thing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new DUP leader Edwin Poots has accused the European Union of damaging the NI peace process.

Travis Perkins warns of price rises amid shortage of raw materials

Travis Perkins warns of price rises amid shortage of raw materials https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Industry-wide shortages mean the builders' merchant will charge more for cement, chipboard and paint.

Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation.

Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in qualifying

Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in qualifying https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier dies in hospital from injuries he sustained in a crash during Saturday's qualifying session in Italy.

Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation.

Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer.

Nashville hat shop faces backlash for selling anti-vaccine Nazi Jewish star

Nashville hat shop faces backlash for selling anti-vaccine Nazi Jewish star https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nashville shop apologises after it used a Nazi symbol to spread a "not vaccinated" message.

Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer.

South Western Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'

South Western Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Western Ambulance Service blames "extreme pressures" for extended wait times for patients.

'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India

'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

Covid-19: 'Very few' patients are fully vaccinated, and bars struggle for staff

Covid-19: 'Very few' patients are fully vaccinated, and bars struggle for staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis

Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines took to the streets in cities across Brazil.

Champions League final: Kai Havertz & N'Golo Kante key for Chelsea against Man City

Champions League final: Kai Havertz & N'Golo Kante key for Chelsea against Man City https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Like N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's Kai Havertz had a key role in Thomas Tuchel's tactical plan to win Saturday's Champions League final, says ex-Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown.

Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins

Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.

Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure

Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists.

Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.

Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK

Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends.

Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft

Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world.

How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer

How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man?

Stuck on a world tour serving soup in Lahore

Stuck on a world tour serving soup in Lahore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A German couple crossed 11 countries before the pandemic halted them en route to India.

Africa's political dynasties: How presidents groom their sons for power

Africa's political dynasties: How presidents groom their sons for power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Congo-Brazzaville's leader is the latest to fuel speculation that he wants his son to succeed him.

Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.

CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack

CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack.

Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race

Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated.

Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.

Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021

Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?

After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is.

George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro

Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city.

Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud.

Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?

Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world

Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid.

Taksim Square: Erdogan inaugurates controversial mosque in Istanbul

Taksim Square: Erdogan inaugurates controversial mosque in Istanbul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Plans for the mosque, which towers over a monument to the secular republic, sparked protests in 2013.

Tiziana Cantone: Italian woman's body to be exhumed in murder probe

Tiziana Cantone: Italian woman's body to be exhumed in murder probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tiziana Cantone was thought to have taken her life in 2016 after a video of her having sex went viral.

Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd

Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd says countries should work together if they seek to challenge China.

Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land

The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rohingya refugees taken to a remote island off Bangladesh tell the BBC they are desperate to leave.

George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November.

Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son

Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nine months after his son's abduction, a father continues to look for closure in India's Kashmir.

Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.

Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.

Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.

Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting

Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford.

Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks

Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.

Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts

Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.

Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.

Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel

Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug.

The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.

Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.

Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

Taiwan must choose between virus and politics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.

Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months

Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn.

The looming battle over abortion in the US

The looming battle over abortion in the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.

In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.

Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".

Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

Taiwan must choose between virus and politics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.

The looming battle over abortion in the US

The looming battle over abortion in the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.

In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders

Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are.

Quiz of the week: Friends reunion, Phil Mickelson and giant tortoises

Quiz of the week: Friends reunion, Phil Mickelson and giant tortoises https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.

Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.

Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.

Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack

Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The PM's ex-aide said the health secretary was "incapable" - claims rejected by Matt Hancock's team.

Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest

Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus.

HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report

HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says.

Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon

Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years.

Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime

Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight.

Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion

Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test.

Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support

Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Black Lives Matter protests impacted relationships within families and couples in the UK.

GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients'

GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dr Dean Eggitt, a GP in Doncaster, opened his doors to the BBC to show the pressures facing practices.

Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars

Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers.

Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on.

Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.

The uncertain future of Britain's offices

The uncertain future of Britain's offices https://ift.tt/eA8V8J UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.

Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.

'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.

Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later

Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later https://ift.tt/eA8V8J US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up?

RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster

RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster https://ift.tt/eA8V8J New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat.

Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime

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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.

Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars

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France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer

France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J French social media influencers say they have been offered money to discredit the anti-Covid vaccine.

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Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England

Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk.

Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm

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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'

Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling

Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt.

Covid vaccine: 30 and 31-year-olds in England now invited

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Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises

Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel.

Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog

Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says.

Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.

Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built

Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation.

AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

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From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent

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Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters

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Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?

Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it?

Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk.

AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.

From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent

From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future?

Dead children washed up on Libya beach, says charity

Dead children washed up on Libya beach, says charity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photos reportedly show the bodies of people who tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Belarus plane arrest - is it a first?

Belarus plane arrest - is it a first? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J We take a look back at previous incidents where planes may have been intercepted and forced to land.

Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm

Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.

Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label

Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media".

US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.

US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.

Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.

EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.

UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw

UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup.

Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers

Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague.

DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption

DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.

Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year?

Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus.

Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research

Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated.

Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean

Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.

Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?

Hinkley C: Hundreds more needed to finish nuclear power station

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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.

'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online

'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some may contain illegal levels of a bleaching chemical that can burn gums and cause tooth loss.

UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'

UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away.

Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume

Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The organisation has delayed its reopening of 5k running events until 26 June over land permissions.

Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?

Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.

China: The men who are single and the women who don't want kids

China: The men who are single and the women who don't want kids https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Experts say lifting birth restrictions is not enough if families do not receive other support.

Central Vista: Does Indian PM Narendra Modi really need a new house?

Central Vista: Does Indian PM Narendra Modi really need a new house? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Indian prime minister's home already takes up an entire street - so why does he need a new one?

Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean

Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.

DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption

Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers

Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague.

Japan mass vaccinations begin in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge

Japan mass vaccinations begin in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The vaccination drive in Tokyo and Osaka comes as overwhelmed hospitals struggle to cope with cases.

Indoor hospitality and household visits resume in NI

Indoor hospitality and household visits resume in NI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Covid-19 traffic light system for foreign travel will also come into effect on Monday.

India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.

Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land.

India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.

Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

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Arundel Castle: £1m of 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen

Arundel Castle: £1m of 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "Irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her death were among items taken.

Covid: Parts of England to trial self-isolation support

Covid: Parts of England to trial self-isolation support https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People in overcrowded homes will be offered alternative accommodation in a bid to improve compliance.

Covid in Wales: Care home visiting restrictions eased

Covid in Wales: Care home visiting restrictions eased https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Guidance now allows anyone to visit but care homes and councils will still make the decision.

Former miner: Why I’m giving up my coal fire

Former miner: Why I’m giving up my coal fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stan Renton and his wife Audrey, have been heating their home with coal for their entire married lives.

The couple who met on YouTube

The couple who met on YouTube https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.

Derbyshire widow's plea for rule change on overloaded lorries

Derbyshire widow's plea for rule change on overloaded lorries https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Denise Oscroft calls for change after seeing her husband Steven killed by a lump of concrete.

Toronto lockdown: A year without indoor dining

Toronto lockdown: A year without indoor dining https://ift.tt/eA8V8J What is the effect of one of the longest pandemic indoor-dining bans in the world?

Why Indonesia's 'new Bali' is accused of trampling on human rights

Why Indonesia's 'new Bali' is accused of trampling on human rights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indonesia hopes for tourism but UN experts and locals allege land grabbing and rights violations.

Children speak of neglect in US asylum camps

Children speak of neglect in US asylum camps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and staff at US detention camps for children.

US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title

US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title.

Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.

Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom

Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.

Children speak of neglect in US asylum camps

Pollution: ‘We can smell and taste the traffic at school'

Pollution: ‘We can smell and taste the traffic at school' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A primary school in Manchester sits on one of Europe's busiest roads where particle pollution levels exceed WHO limits.

Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday

Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter.

George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?

George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father.

The couple who met on YouTube

The couple who met on YouTube https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.

Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria

Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mehmet Aziz was behind one of Cyprus's most important recent achievements but few have heard of him.

Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.

Israel-Gaza: What Bella Hadid’s stance says about changing conversations

Israel-Gaza: What Bella Hadid’s stance says about changing conversations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Social media conversations on Israel-Gaza are changing, but why are many celebrities still staying quiet?

Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.

Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones

Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands are still searching for their loved ones 25 years after Guatemala's armed conflict ended.

Postcards: Londoners' lockdown secrets revealed

Postcards: Londoners' lockdown secrets revealed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eleanor Tattersfield sent out postcards asking people to divulge their lockdown secrets.

‘I have dementia, but I’m still here, I’m still me’

‘I have dementia, but I’m still here, I’m still me’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chris Higgins was diagnosed with dementia in lockdown after his wife noticed a change in his behaviour.

Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'

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Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic

Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil.

Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.

Jon Cruddas: Labour guru's plan to win back the working class

Jon Cruddas: Labour guru's plan to win back the working class https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Veteran Labour thinker Jon Cruddas says the answer to the party's woes is staring it in the face.

Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.

How schools are turning the tide on nature deprivation

How schools are turning the tide on nature deprivation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J 'Miss? What's a duck?' The question that convinced one school to adopt nature-friendly learning.

Pregnancy after baby loss: 'We felt guilty for being excited'

Pregnancy after baby loss: 'We felt guilty for being excited' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After losing their son hours after he was born, Iona and Luke had mixed emotions about getting pregnant again.

India coronavirus: A tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

India coronavirus: A tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.

Israel-Gaza: What Bella Hadid’s stance says about changing conversations

Eurovision: Italy wins while UK's James Newman gets nil points

Eurovision: Italy wins while UK's James Newman gets nil points https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The favourite, Måneskin, come first with their rock song Zitti e Buoni but the UK got nil points.

Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones

Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands are still searching for their loved ones 25 years after Guatemala's armed conflict ended.

Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.

Indian tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

Indian tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.

Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic

Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil.

Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'

Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Why Iranians have been queueing for chicken

Why Iranians have been queueing for chicken https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Long lines for government-subsidised poultry have been seen in cities and towns across Iran.

Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.

George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles

Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A horse deal gone sour underlines problems bedevilling a world-famous Polish stud farm.

A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.

'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora.

Eurovision: United Kingdom's hopes rest on James Newman

Eurovision: United Kingdom's hopes rest on James Newman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from Rotterdam?

Behind the scenes of Glastonbury's live-stream concert

Behind the scenes of Glastonbury's live-stream concert https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The five-hour show stars Jorja Smith, Coldplay and Haim - all playing to a deserted Worthy Farm.

Covid: Out in Brighton on the first Friday night after rules ease

Covid: Out in Brighton on the first Friday night after rules ease https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.

Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes'

Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Martin Patience gets to the source of Lebanon's water crisis.

Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic?

Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Videos of people sticking magnets to their arms where they claim they’ve had the Covid vaccine have gone viral. We debunk this so-called magnet challenge.

Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After being cancelled and replaced by an online 'event' last year, the competition is back on and welcoming over 3,000 fans to the live show.

George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.

'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

The 10-year-old boy who beat a chess grandmaster - but didn't want to boast

The 10-year-old boy who beat a chess grandmaster - but didn't want to boast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Frederick Waldhausen Gordon is just 10 years old and has already defeated a chess grandmaster.

George Best: How Man Utd legend left for Dunstable Town

George Best: How Man Utd legend left for Dunstable Town https://ift.tt/eA8V8J George Best was still only 28. A mercurial genius when on song for Manchester United, his next move was to Dunstable Town.

Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.

Timeline: Martin Bashir's actions from Diana interview to Dyson report

Timeline: Martin Bashir's actions from Diana interview to Dyson report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An inquiry into Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana in 1995 concludes that he acted in a “deceitful” way.

Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds

Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Humanitarian convoys arrive as Gazans take stock of the damage from 11 days of intense fighting.

Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.

Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes'

Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Martin Patience gets to the source of Lebanon's water crisis.

Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic?

Covid-19: Stillbirth risk may increase with virus and retail sales rebound after lockdown

Covid-19: Stillbirth risk may increase with virus and retail sales rebound after lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

Mayhill: Swansea rioters face robust action, police vow

Mayhill: Swansea rioters face robust action, police vow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One man spoke of how a "mob" turned on him, throwing bricks at his family and their home in Swansea.

Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street.

Oti Mabuse and Arlene Phillips to stage Cher musical

Oti Mabuse and Arlene Phillips to stage Cher musical https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Strictly dancer and ex-judge will stage the musical, which has already been a hit on Broadway.

Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break

Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor.

School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Windrush victims still waiting for compensation - watchdog

Windrush victims still waiting for compensation - watchdog https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Campaigners have raised concerns about the low number of compensation payments to victims.

School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.

Prince Harry says heavy drinking masked pain of mum Diana's death

Prince Harry says heavy drinking masked pain of mum Diana's death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prince Harry also says he was willing to turn to drugs to cope with grief, and had panic attacks.

Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes

Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans.

Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.

Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control

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Could an app help protect Vietnam's paddy fields?

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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks.

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George Floyd one year on: Reflections from the UK

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Kabul attack: 'You have to be brave to send your child to school'

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Galapagos Islands: Erosion fells Darwin's Arch

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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

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Brexit: UK proposes new Irish Sea food checks from October

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Women's Champions League final: Chelsea 0-4 Barcelona

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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

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UK plastic waste being dumped and burned in Turkey, says Greenpeace

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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

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Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City

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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

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Lebanon in free-fall: 'For me, the country now is a large jail'

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Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral says contest is history for him

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Covid: Hancock confident jab works against Indian variant

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Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy

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Covid-19: No 10 defends India travel ban timing amid variant fears

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Leading conservatives Raisi and Larijani enter Iran presidential race

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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

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Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis

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India Covid-19: The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping patients

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Pokémon card sales at major US retailer halted over security fears

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UK troops seize IS weapons in Mali operation

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Rough sleepers in England to get £203m funding to help them off the streets

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Eurovision 2021: From child refugee to Swedish pop star

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Week in pictures: 8 - 14 May 2021

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Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?

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Theatres in England get ready to reopen, but fear a Covid plot twist

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Is there a future for Alex Salmond?

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White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses

White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family.

Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?

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TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media

TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As fighting escalates, the social network has become a platform for airing grievances.

Lourdes: Pilgrims flock to French sanctuary online in their millions

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Chile indigenous: Time to make our voices heard

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Teen girl found in boat drifting for three weeks at sea

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Experts warn extreme weather could cause 'climate trauma' pandemic

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Liz Cheney: Why her sacking by the Republican Party matters

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Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader

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Africa's top shots: 7-13 May 2021

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DUP leadership: The city at the centre of the unionist universe

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How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong

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Face masks in labour: 'I feared I would vomit'

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Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of 'verbal assault' on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong

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Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts

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'I have no food': What it's like to live inside Cambodia's Covid red zone

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Colombia protesters: 'We're not scared anymore'

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Covid in Bolton: What's causing the spike?

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MPs urge Boris Johnson to deliver on social care reform vow

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SNP holds Airdrie and Shotts seat in by-election

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'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict

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Paris seeks to ban through traffic in city centre by 2022

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Israel-Gaza: Conflict stalls Arab-Israeli rapprochement

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'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict

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Covid crisis grips crowded Kolkata

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WCMX: The backflipping wheelchair star helping others

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Transgender teen Andi shares his journey

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Singer-songwriter Yola: From sofa hopping to Nashville

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Sydney casinos to ban cash after money laundering scandal

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Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

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Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

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Covid vaccine: Ohio lottery offers residents shot at $1m

Covid vaccine: Ohio lottery offers residents shot at $1m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US state's governor tries to boost flagging demand for jabs with government-funded cash prizes.

David Cameron to face MPs over Greensill lobbying

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What is going on between Israel and the Palestinians?

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HS2 high-speed rail project begins underground tunnel

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Uyghur imams targeted in China's Xinjiang crackdown

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Colonial Pipeline: US fuel firm resumes service after cyber-attack

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Covid: The race to vaccinate the world

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Falkland Islands: Veterans reunite after almost 40 years

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Eid: 'You can be Muslim and still enjoy playing football'

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Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx

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I love being a mogul: The Hollywood stars going into business

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St Vincent: 'Without music, I'd be dead'

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Tommy Mallet: 'I don't read emails longer than five words'

Tommy Mallet: 'I don't read emails longer than five words' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Only Way Is Essex star Tommy Mallet opens up about the challenges he has faced with literacy and dyslexia.

Uyghur imams targeted in China's Xinjiang crackdown

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What is going on between Israel and the Palestinians?

What is going on between Israel and the Palestinians? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the reasons behind the increased hostilities in the region.

Covid: The race to vaccinate the world

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Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx

Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp.

'Cocaine of the sea' threatens critically endangered vaquita

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I love being a mogul: Hollywood stars go into business

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Female football fans share experiences of abuse

Female football fans share experiences of abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Meliza and Kendall are dedicated football fans but say they experience abuse because of their gender.

Furniture Poverty: millions living without essential items

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Freemasons: Young people 'on waiting lists' to join notoriously secretive society

Freemasons: Young people 'on waiting lists' to join notoriously secretive society https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people.

Accessibility and outdoor socialising: 'I feel unwelcome in my own city'

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What are Eid and Ramadan and when are they?

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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic

How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.

CEO Secrets: 'Master every aspect of your business'

CEO Secrets: 'Master every aspect of your business' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Windfarm CEO Sarah Merrick says being involved in all areas of her business has paid dividends.

Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare boost

Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare boost https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The government's new budget boosts childcare and women's health, but critics say more reform is needed.

Violent crime falls sharply during Covid lockdown - study

Violent crime falls sharply during Covid lockdown - study https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Researchers gathered data on violence-related injuries from 133 NHS centres in England and Wales.

Social media firms could face fines over harmful online content

Social media firms could face fines over harmful online content https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Online Safety Bill threatens media giants with big fines - but aims to protect political debate.

The Brits 2021: Great show, shame about the videos

The Brits 2021: Great show, shame about the videos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fans say they loved seeing live music again, but weren't so keen on the pre-taped performances.

Covid: Medic memorial statue unveiled ahead of final finish

Covid: Medic memorial statue unveiled ahead of final finish https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial.

'Talk to me': A train driver asking men to open up

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President Biden's claims on the US economy fact-checked

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The Zimbabwe bill that could outlaw 'unpatriotic acts'

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Liverpool City Council: Staff at council feared speaking out

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Universities could face fines over free speech breaches

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India coronavirus: 'My city is under siege from Covid'

India coronavirus: 'My city is under siege from Covid' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Vikas Pandey has called Delhi home for more than a decade - but Covid has changed everything.

Colorado gunman killed six at party 'as he was not invited'

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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic

How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.

Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare plan

Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The government's new budget targets women's health and childcare, but critics say more reform is needed.

What are Eid and Ramadan and when are they?

What are Eid and Ramadan and when are they? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown.

As India halts vaccine exports, Nepal faces its own Covid crisis

As India halts vaccine exports, Nepal faces its own Covid crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The landlocked country, which relies on India for medical supplies, is seeing a dramatic rise in cases.

Jerusalem violence: Deadly Israeli air strikes after Gaza rocket attacks

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Brit Awards: Stars descend on London for in-person awards

Brit Awards: Stars descend on London for in-person awards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The show takes place on Tuesday, with live performances from Dua Lipa and Headie One.

Disbarred Jonathon Seed wins Wiltshire PCC race

Disbarred Jonathon Seed wins Wiltshire PCC race https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jonathon Seed withdrew from the Police and Crime Commissioner election due to a driving conviction.

Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says

Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Legal action in the UK seeks compensation from Apple for high prices from a lack of competition.

'Sea kayaking helps my recovery from depression'

'Sea kayaking helps my recovery from depression' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nick Ray says he finds relief on the sea, enjoying close encounters with seals and dolphins.

How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health

How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them.

'I'm ashamed my father was a Capitol Hill rioter'

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What chicken, ketchup and chlorine have in common

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The volunteers using 'honeypot' groups to fight anti-vax propaganda

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Northern Ireland abortion: 'Real lives and situations' behind new drama

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Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power

Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer.

Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years

Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning.

Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader

Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police in Colorado say the body of Amy Carlson was mishandled, leaving her family appalled.

Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people

Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.

Jerusalem crisis: Pleas for calm as violence escalates

Jerusalem crisis: Pleas for calm as violence escalates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The EU, the US and the EU call for the violence to stop after Israel and the Palestinians exchange fire.

Pakistan prepares for Eid, rattled by India's second wave

Pakistan prepares for Eid, rattled by India's second wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As its neighbour succumbs to a devastating Covid crisis, fears rise in Pakistan in the run up to Eid.

Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years