Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail

The 73-year-old is the city's highest profile person charged under a controversial security law.

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Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out.

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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani.

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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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Why have global stock markets gone up this year?

Jobs around the world are being lost, but the global stock market is rising. What's going on?

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Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies

Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades.

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers.

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US-EU trade dispute: US slaps tariffs on wine and cognac

It is the latest twist in a long battle over subsidies for US-based Boeing and European rival Airbus.

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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani.

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Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack.

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Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars.

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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.

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India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year.

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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest.

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Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics".

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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail

Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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Jonathan Pollard: Israel spy greeted by Netanyahu after flying to Tel Aviv

The American, who was jailed for 30 years for selling US secrets, is welcomed by Israel's PM.

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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?

Sinovac and Sinopharm's jabs are yet to finish final trials, but are already being shipped overseas.

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UK house prices see highest growth in six years in 2020

UK house prices bucked the pandemic and climbed 7.5% in 2020, according to building society Nationwide.

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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview.

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China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest.

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Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday.

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China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan.

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Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases.

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Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months.

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North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous.

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Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests.

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Tata grabs bigger slice of AirAsia and India's airline industry

The Jaguar Land Rover owner has taken a bigger stake in AirAsia India following its bid for Air India.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scutiny.

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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Russian Covid deaths three times the official toll

The country's deputy prime minister reveals more than 80% of excess deaths are linked to coronavirus.

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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months

Tony Chung, 19, is also awaiting trial on a separate national security charge.

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Breonna Taylor statue smashed in California weeks after installation

The artist plans to rebuild the bust of Ms Taylor, a black woman killed by US police, in bronze.

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Admiral sells Confused.com in £508m deal

RVU will buy its Penguin Portals and Preminen businesses, which includes online portal Confused.com.

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Shares jump as markets react to Brexit deal

The FTSE 100 gains, but bank shares fall, as stock markets get their first chance to react to the trade deal.

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Keyon Harrold: Jazz trumpeter says son assaulted after false theft accusation

Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft.

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Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats

The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations.

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Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant

India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant.

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China and EU 'on verge' of major investment deal

Brussels wants to make it easier for European companies operating in a number of Chinese industries.

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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™

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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories

Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?

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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.

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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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The Queen's Gambit: 'There were no women chess players'

Allan Scott, screenwriter and producer of the Netflix hit, says he stayed faithful to the book.

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Hilaria Baldwin denies faking her Spanish heritage

The podcaster and wife of Alec Baldwin has been accused of misleading the public over her heritage.

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Rare white kiwi Manukura that inspired book and toys dies

Manukura hatched in 2011, but the female North Island Brown Kiwi was born with white feathers.

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Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years

Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was prominent in the campaign to win the right for Saudi women to drive.

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Onega: Russian fishing crew missing after trawler sinks in Barents Sea

The fishing trawler sank in the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea with 19 people on board.

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Félix Vásquez: Honduran environmental activist killed

Félix Vásquez was shot dead in front of his family by masked gunmen who stormed into his home.

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Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player

Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868.

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Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast

Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing.

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Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan.

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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra?

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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'

Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week.

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96

Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex.

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Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.

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KFC launches gaming console with chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the concept was a spoof but wants to start production soon.

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Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes days after a new variant of the coronavirus was identified in the country.

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Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police

Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day.

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Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'

The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls.

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Seven killed in knife attack in China's Liaoning province

At least seven people are killed in a stabbing frenzy in the city of Kaiyuan, with a suspect in custody.

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Rahane gives India control of Boxing Day Test

Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gives India control of the second Test against Australia on day two.

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Brexit impact on food prices 'very modest' - Tesco

The deal means any changes would "hardly be felt" by shoppers, says the supermarket's chairman.

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US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper.

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Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia

A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth.

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Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence

Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state.

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US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.

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Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab.

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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.

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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics.

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How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination

Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines.

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Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law

The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits.

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Covid: Boxing Day sales expected to plummet amid pandemic

Many city centres were left bare as coronavirus restrictions prevented shops from opening.

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Gingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights

The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals.

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Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public

Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city.

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Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward

Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day

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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.

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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.

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South Africa raise fists before cricket match

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe

Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread.

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Several injured after shooting in Berlin

Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital.

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George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia

Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel.

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737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue

The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada.

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UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash.

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories

A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Nashville hit by deliberate explosion, police in Tennessee say

Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say.

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Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria.

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Covid: Millions of Americans face unemployment benefits lapse

Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill.

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Russian historian jailed for dismembering partner

Oleg Sokolov, an expert on Napoleon, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison.

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Australian expeditioner evacuated from Antarctica in five-day mission

Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner.

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Rags to riches for cat rescued by waste worker

A waste disposal worker rescues a cat from imminent death while sorting through rubbish at a plant in Russia.

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Pope urges coronavirus vaccine access for all

"We cannot erect walls" to its availability, he says, in his first online Christmas Day message.

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Alexei Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol 'held after raid'

Lyubov Sobol had earlier turned up at the home of an agent Alexei Navalny says helped poison him.

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Notre-Dame: Choir sings inside cathedral for first time since fire

Singers perform inside the Paris cathedral for the first time since the April 2019 fire.

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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry

How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.

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Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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What Brexit deal means for me: Six bosses tell all

Saving thousands or anxious they need more time, six bosses explain how the Brexit deal affects them.

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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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'Balloon boy hoax' parents pardoned in Colorado

The couple were convicted of the hoax in 2009 after saying their son was carried away by a balloon.

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The 101-year-old veteran with thousands of Christmas cards

John received mail from around the world after speaking about the loss of his wife on BBC Breakfast

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California man 'kills fellow Covid patient with oxygen tank'

The victim, 82, was praying in his hospital bed when a patient in his room got upset, LA police say.

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Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'

The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year.

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Coronavirus mutes Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

Celebrations will look very different in Jesus' birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay.

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Universal Credit: 'It is embarrassing having to rely on family again'

People on Universal Credit say they worry about the end of a £20-a-week boost to the benefit.

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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of likely deal

Johnson and von der Leyen are likely to have another phone call after talks continued overnight.

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Saumitra Khan: India MP threatens to divorce wife who switched party

Indian MP Saumitra Khan sent a divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joined a rival party.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US.

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Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months

A contact of the pilot tested positive, leading to the first local case since April.

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NBA game off as Covid depletes Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough players.

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Asian markets push higher on hopes of Brexit deal

The pound and Asian markets have made gains ahead of an expected UK-EU trade deal on Thursday.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe

Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat.

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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter.

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India farmer protests: How rural incomes have struggled to keep up

Protests are continuing in India over new laws which farmers say will damage their livelihoods.

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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons.

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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings

Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

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Macron's dog Nemo in video plea to be kind to pets

The French president's pooch sends the Christmas message "adopt with awareness!"

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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai granted bail

The founder of Apple Daily, a fierce critic of the Chinese authorities, faces strict house arrest.

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Whitbread: Premier Inn owner asks landlords for rent cut

Trading at Whitbread, which also owns the Beefeater chain, has been hit by pandemic restrictions.

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Gunman kills three police officers in France

The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident.

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Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers.

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Argentina blackout: Buenos Aires hit by huge power cut

Much of the Argentine capital is left without electricity after fire breaks out near a substation.

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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling.

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

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Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension

36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March

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How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?

France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?

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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".

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Messi breaks Pelé scoring record

Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's win over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals for one club.

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Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation

Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders.

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The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.

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Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

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The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India

Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India.

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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

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Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Karima Baloch: Pakistani rights activist found dead in Toronto

Karima Baloch, who was living in exile, was named in the BBC's annual list of 100 inspirational women.

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Thai man revives baby elephant with CPR after motorbike accident

The elephant had been hit by a motorbike - but luckily, an off-duty rescue worker came across it.

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Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp

Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

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UK borrowing hits highest November level on record

The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic.

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Covid-19: UK and France aim to restart freight as queues grow

Hundreds of lorries are held up in Kent as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen the border.

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US blacklists companies with possible military ties

The move is part of a wider push to increase pressure on China before Donald Trump leaves office.

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Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'

An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style.

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Sydney Covid cases drop amid record testing

Australia's largest city has recorded its fewest number of new coronavirus cases in several days.

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West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades

Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say.

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Lorna Jane: Activewear brand in court for 'anti-virus' claims

Australian women's sportswear firm Lorna Jane said its clothes could stop the spread of Covid-19.

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Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison

Leyla Güven, an ex-MP for the opposition HDP party, is convicted of membership of a terrorist group.

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NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks

Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women.

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SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.

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Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends

Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.

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1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?

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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

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How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship

When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.

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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Life on the road for truckers amid ports chaos

The French ban on hauliers travelling from the UK has added to disruption in ports such as Dover.

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Offices share £481m rebate after interim business rates ruling

An interim ruling is set to cut business rates for offices after they lay empty during the pandemic.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus

The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry.

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Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’

NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube.

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Covid-19: Retailers play down fears of food shortages as France shuts border

But Sainsbury's could see "gaps" in supply if the French ban on hauliers travelling from the UK continues.

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Rwanda bolsters force in CAR as rebels 'held back'

It has deployed what it calls a "protection force" after its peacekeepers there came under attack.

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Refunds pledge for scrapped Christmas travel plans

All cancelled rail or coach journeys over Christmas in England will be refunded, the government says.

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Christmas star: Planets set to align in the night sky

Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - are set to cross paths in the night sky.

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Covid-19: Couple holds 10,000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia

It took three hours for all guests to exchange a wave and smile with the newly-weds in Malaysia.

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Covid: Denmark to dig up millions of mink culled over virus

The animals will be exhumed from mass graves next year to prevent pollution, the government says.

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Pound slides lower as European borders close to UK

Renewed concern over Britain's Covid-19 cases and a missed EU deadline take their toll on the currency.

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Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand

European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK.

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Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market

Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market.

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Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak

All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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Four ways Covid changed how we live - and shop

We couldn't go out in 2020, so we brought the world into our homes, says John Lewis's lifestyle survey.

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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.

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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.

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How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?

Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria.

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Ethiopia explosion: 'Abandoned' bomb kills three in Addis Ababa

All those who died in the Addis Ababa blast were homeless, police say, and five others were wounded.

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François Bozizé: CAR former president denies 'attempted coup'

François Bozizé's spokesman denies the government's claim that he is marching on the capital.

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Covid: Tui cancels flights out of Luton Airport

The holiday firm says Luton is now in tier four, but flights will continue from Stansted and Gatwick.

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Nigeria kidnapping: Mahuta children rescued after gun battle

Police say vigilantes helped rescue 84 children after Nigeria's second mass kidnapping in eight days.

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Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

Italy is set to join the Netherlands and Belgium in suspending flights from the UK.

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Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

The Netherlands and Belgium suspend flights to prevent a fast-spreading variant of coronavirus.

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'Stop-start' Covid rules cost shops £2bn a week, says industry

Retailers warn more jobs and businesses are at risk as non-essential shops are forced to close.

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Cardinal Pell says his conservative views drove public against him

The ex-Vatican treasurer was acquitted of child sexual abuse and released from prison this year.

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Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant

UK officials say the new variant is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly.

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Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change.

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Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge

Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told.

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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'

How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?

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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021

Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes.

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Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.

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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.

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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

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Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.

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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Covid: Chile's president Sebastián Piñera fined $3,500 for no-mask selfie

Sebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month.

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François Bozizé: CAR accuses former president of 'attempted coup'

The Central African Republic says forces loyal to François Bozizé plan to march on the capital Bangui.

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ICYMI: Runaway sheep and a big bale of turtles

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey

Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private hospital.

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Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation

Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities.

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Caliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting

The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards.

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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.

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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.

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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.

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Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown

Non-essential shops will be closed with travel only allowed for work, health and emergency reasons.

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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.

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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.

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Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'

Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live and said he "didn't feel a thing".

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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

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Climate change: Law used as stick to beat government

Plans for airports, energy and roads are facing multiple legal challenges over climate commitments.

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Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine

Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine.

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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave.

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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.

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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?

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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.

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Trump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened

Picking a new leader for the WTO will be a challenge for Joe Biden as the global economy struggles with coronavirus.

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Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs

A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities.

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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

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'Appalling' safety at Asda buyers' former company

Packaging firm co-owned by Mohsin and Zuber Issa was prosecuted after a series of injuries

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Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections.

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'I became a full-time dad for my wife's career'

Take-up of shared parental leave has been slow, but some men are putting their wives' careers first.

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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.

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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.

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Coronavirus: Coca-Cola restructuring cuts 2,200 jobs worldwide

The soft drinks giant says it has had to speed up its restructuring plan due to the coronavirus.

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Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval

A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval.

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Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'

Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands.

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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states are accusing Google of abusing monopolies to unfairly dominate new technologies.

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Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'

India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August.

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Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths

Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day.

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Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?

The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.

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'A total mess': Venezuelans see little hope of improvement

With many Venezuelans spending days in queues for fuel, hope for the future is at a new low.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.

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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.

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The impact of COVID rule-breakers

Is rule-breaking causing the COVID-19 surge?

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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home

In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.

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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism.

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Covid curbs scandalous, says Revolution Bars chief

Chief executive Rob Pitcher says the government is "sacrificing businesses and people's livelihoods".

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Boeing hires its own pilots to smooth return of 737

The 737 Max plane was grounded worldwide last year following two deadly crashes that killed 346 people.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

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China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'

China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace.

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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

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US snow storm: Millions on east coast under advisory

The storm is expected to stretch from Colorado to Maine with warnings in place in 14 states.

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'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law

A young Hindu says she miscarried after being separated from her Muslim husband under a new law.

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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country.

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Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks

Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month.

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Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?

What happens if there's a last-minute Brexit trade deal or they need to keep talking?

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In pictures: The beauty of toilets

Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar.

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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen.

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Toy deliveries to miss Christmas amid port delays

With Christmas fast approaching, popular lines including Lego, dolls and puzzles are out of stock at some toy stores.

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Fraud victims' pay deducted for money they don't owe

Thousands sent letters from the DWP demanding repayment of benefits they've never claimed or received.

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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country.

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'Fear is the only thing that stops you. I had to give it a try’

Three stories of people working in retail who set up new businesses during Covid-19.

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Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds.

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Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore

About 49kg (1,430lbs) of cocaine was found hidden inside a boat that had washed ashore.

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CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall.

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UK and US in talks over mini trade deal

US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.

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US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'

Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.

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Struggling Air India could be taken over by workers

A group representing employees is one of a number of bidders for India's loss-making national carrier.

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Will conflict return to Sudan's Darfur region when peacekeepers leave?

Concerns grow for people's safety in Sudan's war-torn Darfur as peacekeepers prepare to leave.

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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced.

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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports.

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Peru: Police conduct drugs raid dressed as Santa Claus and elf

Police in Peru raid a house dressed as Santa Claus and an elf, and detain a suspected drug dealer.

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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.

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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports.

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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.

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SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences.

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Covid: Shops 'hammered' by level four restrictions

The Scottish Retail Consortium says sales were hit last month by the country's toughest Covid rules.

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Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant".

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The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free

Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut.

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Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes

A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes.

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Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi

Abhishek Bachchan's team is the subject of a new TV series by an award winning British filmmaker.

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

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Rail fares to rise more than expected next year

January's planned rise is delayed until March - when prices will increase by an inflation-busting 2.6%.

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'Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening'

With sit-down dining now off the menu in much of England, restaurant owners say they're facing a difficult Christmas.

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'A delivery, then a fire that left us homeless'

The Firth family are sure the blaze began with a battery pack bought on eBay, but the cause is not yet clear.

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MPs slam 'woeful' plans to recover Covid-19 loans

The Public Accounts Committee say taxpayers will lose out because billions of pounds may never be recovered.

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says

The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.

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Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings.

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French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest

Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues.

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Afghanistan: Kabul deputy governor killed in 'sticky bomb' attack on car

Mahboobullah Mohebi is the latest of several officials, journalists and activists to be targeted.

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Redundancies surge to record high of 370,000

Redundancies rose in the three months to October as unemployment continued to increase.

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Japan 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death

Takahiro Shiraishi was convicted for killing nine people he had contacted on the social media platform.

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Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK

Ofcom would be able to fine tech giants huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.

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Covid-19: Safety concerns over planes returning to service

Pilot rustiness, maintenance errors and even insect nests could endanger safety warn airline experts.

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Mission to investigate gigantic iceberg

Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic.

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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed.

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Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns

Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states.

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Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case

The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia.

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Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed

The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college.

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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

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Universal Credit: 'I felt guilty claiming benefits for the first time'

Women under the age of 30 have seen the sharpest increase in unemployment benefit claims since March.

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Low-paid workers face pandemic 'double whammy'

The Commission on Workers and Technology says the pandemic has accelerated the automation of low paid work.

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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.

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How clean is the air in your office?

Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern.

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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine.

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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy

The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy.

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Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding

Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport.

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Brexit trade talks: Process 'still has legs', UK source says

UK and EU negotiators to continue talks after both sides agreed to "go the extra mile" to reach a deal.

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US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack

All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by 'malicious actors'.

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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

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Sizewell C: Government in talks to fund £20bn nuclear plant

Officials will hold discussions with France's EDF about funding the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.

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'External source' causes oil tanker explosion in Saudi Arabia

The Singapore-flagged ship was hit by an unidentified "external source" while it was discharging.

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China warns of interference over Bloomberg journalist arrest

International pressure is mounting after a Chinese Bloomberg journalist was detained by Beijing.

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Covid-19: White House officials to receive some of first Pfizer vaccines

Top officials are set to be given some of the first vaccines, which are being rolled out in the US.

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New Zealand sex worker wins six-figure sum in sexual harassment case

The payout comes after the woman filed a sexual harassment case against a business owner.

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Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site

The south-east Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership.

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Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site

The south-east Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership.

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New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble

Both countries have very few cases and will allow travellers to go back and forth without quarantine.

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Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19

The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday.

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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.

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Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help.

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Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice

What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.

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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college.

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Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls

The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.

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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks were made for it to get to this point?

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US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?

Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.

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Brexit: 'It's utter confusion' over trade talks delay

Business across Britain tell BBC News of their frustration at post-Brexit trade talks being extended.

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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.

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Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone

Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves.

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Coronavirus: US starts huge vaccine delivery operation

The US has started distributing the vaccine to hundreds of locations across the country.

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Jill Biden: Backlash after WSJ op-ed calls future first lady 'kiddo'

Opinion writer Joseph Epstein argued only medical doctors should call themselves Dr.

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Motjeka Madisha: South Africa footballer dies in car crash

Motjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star.

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Brexit trade talks: UK and EU to 'go the extra mile' in effort to agree deal

Negotiations will continue beyond Sunday's deadline in an effort to reach a deal, say the leaders.

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Von der Leyen: 'It is responsible to go the extra mile and continue talks'

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says Brexit talks will continue because it's the 'responsible thing to do'.

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Coronavirus: Germany to go into lockdown on Wednesday

The authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths.

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Energy bills: Automatic switching plan for fairer tariffs

Consumers could be automatically switched to cheaper deals when their contracts end.

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US election: Pro-Trump rallies see scuffles in US cities

"Stop the Steal" marchers gathered to back President Trump's push to reverse his election defeat.

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Charley Pride: Country music singer dies of Covid-19

The Grammy-winning artist was the first black singer to enter the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral

A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday.

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms.

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No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest

Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard.

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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they?

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Interior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes

This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America.

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India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support

Misinformation is being shared about prominent politicians and the current protests in India.

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Earth Photo winners announced

A project on abandoned spaces reclaimed by nature has won the 2020 Earth Photo competition.

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Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.

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Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer

Mateusz Kuzimski was working on a line in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream.

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms.

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The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry

Women who have risen to the top in the banking world share the challenges they have faced.

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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations

Poland has been rocked by weeks of protest over a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which has all but outlawed abortion, forcing even more Polish women to seek abortions abroad.

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Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.

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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Is it a result of global warming?

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Covid: US public to receive Pfizer vaccinations from Monday

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved earlier this week and doses are already being shipped out.

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Spanish police rescue 21 'exploited' migrant workers from warehouse

Three people are arrested after police find workers in a secret room hidden behind piles of clothes.

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Boris Johnson on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs

From mung-bean munching to being the Saudi Arabia of wind power generation, here's a summary of the UK PM's climate speech.

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Nigeria school attack: Hundreds missing in Katsina after gunmen's raid

Gunmen on motorbikes raid a boarding school, home to some 800 boys, in north-western Katsina state.

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Black Lives Matter: Driver charged after crashing into New York protest

Six were injured when the car ploughed into a crowd of 50 protesters on Friday in New York City.

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World needs to declare 'climate emergency' - UN

The UN secretary general has called on all countries to declare a climate emergency.

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Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base

Sir Richard Branson's tourist rocket plane will make a first flight above its new spaceport home.

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ICYMI: Whales in New York to crossing the border for a haircut

In this week's In Case You Missed It, we round up some of the video stories that might have passed you by.

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Covid pandemic: South Korea sees record rise in daily cases

The country has been praised as a model of how to deal with coronavirus but cases have surged.

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Banks 'too often blaming customers' for fraud

The financial watchdog says there is a 36% rise in complaints about how banks have dealt with fraud.

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Zodiac Killer: Code-breakers solve San Francisco killer's cipher

A three-strong amateur team decodes one of several messages attributed to a US serial killer.

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Ruhollah Zam: Iran executes journalist accused of fanning unrest

Ruhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18.

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Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days

President Donald Trump has planned three more executions before he leaves office on 20 January.

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'I got a tattoo on my torso to match my son's birthmark'

When his son started feeling self-conscious about his birthmark, Derek Prue got a tattoo to match.

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Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea

Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS.

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GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65

Olpha Selepe, also known as GeeSixFive, shot to fame with a hit single just weeks before her death.

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China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming

A 20-year-old who was rounded on by Chinese internet trolls has spoken out.

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The man behind Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You

Walter Afanasieff co-wrote and produced Mariah Carey's festive classic, which has hit UK number one after 26 years.

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Klarna plans to tell credit agencies if repayments fail

The Buy Now, Pay Later firm Klarna tells Money Box it plans to start reporting missed payments to credit referencing agencies.

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.

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Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City

A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City.

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How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business

Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business.

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Turning sounds from around the world into music

Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe.

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Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones for fifth and final episode

The film is to be the 78-year-old actor's fifth and final instalment in one of his most famous roles.

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UK banks can weather pandemic, says Bank of England

Most risks to financial stability posed by Covid and a no-deal Brexit have been mitigated, the Bank says.

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Freed Uighur family reunited in Australia after three-year separation

Australia lobbied for the release of the Uighur woman and her Australian child for three years.

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Covid-19: Virus ‘success’ Taiwan to keep restrictions despite vaccine

Taiwan warns of another virus spike if people relax safety measures counting on a vaccine.

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Biden and Harris named Time's Person of the Year

The US president-elect and his running mate beat three other finalists, including Donald Trump.

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Covid: China asks cabin crew to wear nappies to reduce virus risk

New coronavirus guidelines recommend cabin crew use disposable diapers and avoid the toilet.

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EU breaks deadlock over €1.8tn budget and Covid-recovery fund

A compromise was reached with Hungary and Poland who had threatened a veto over the rule-of-law clause.

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US telcos ordered to 'rip and replace' Huawei components

The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds

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Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 December 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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Pop Mart: China's mystery toymaker becomes multi-billionaire

The founder of Pop Mart has seen his wealth surge as millions of Chinese buy collectible toys.

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Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020

The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers.

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Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response

Trials of the Australian vaccine returned false-positive HIV tests, but did not harm participants.

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Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises

The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming.

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Beauty professionals hope for prettier picture in 2021

After a challenging year, beauty salon workers hope the Covid vaccines will prove a game changer.

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Muslim men on no-fly list have right to sue FBI, says US Supreme Court

Three men say the FBI violated their religious beliefs by pressuring them to spy on other Muslims.

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Plexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas

Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach.

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Latin America politics: UK's 1960s covert activity revealed

Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s.

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Iran's Supreme Leader: Who might succeed Ali Khamenei?

Rumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors.

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Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot

Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life.

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Brexit stockpiling: 'I can't get my wine out of the EU'

Merchant Simon Taylor says delays at ports and Brexit stockpiling is making wine imports impossible.

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'

Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

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Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef

Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef.

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New Zealand: Fixing the ruined Christchurch Cathedral that's frozen in time

New drone footage shows Christchurch Cathedral that's been untouched since the 2011 earthquake.

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UK growth slows again in October as rebound stalls

The UK economy grew by just 0.4% in October as the recovery continued to slow.

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China-US relations: Beijing says Twitter hacked after Trump retweet

The Chinese Embassy in the US said it didn't retweet the outgoing president's disputed fraud claims.

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Asian honeybees 'defend hives from hornets with faeces'

The finding is thought to be the first to document the use of tools by Asian honeybees.

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Brexit: UK and Singapore sign free trade agreement

The deal is one of many aimed at replicating trade pacts that will cease when the UK leaves the EU.

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Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms

The "shared economy" has grown rapidly thanks to technology platforms like Uber and Airbnb.

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UK has 'no authority' to impose tariffs in Boeing row says US

The US says the UK has 'no authority' on its own to impose tariffs related to a Boeing subsidies row.

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Paolo Rossi, Italy's 1982 World Cup hero, dies aged 64

The striker's hat-trick eliminated Brazil on the way to Italy's triumph in the competition in Spain.

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US Covid vaccine: Three key questions answered

How will Americans receive the vaccine? Will it be free? And will enough people take it?

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Rio Tinto ordered to rebuild ancient Aboriginal caves

Rio Tinto is told to compensate owners of the 46,000-year-old site, which it blew up in May.

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Covid-19: The mask-wearing US city that bucked the trend

Compulsory mask-wearing has been highly controversial in the US.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a soldier survived an 11-hour gun battle

Ethiopian soldiers recount the dramatic moment their army camps were raided in Tigray.

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The Syrian mercenaries used as 'cannon fodder' in Nagorno-Karabakh

Four Syrians say they enlisted for sentry duties in Azerbaijan and were sent to the Nagorno-Karabakh front line.

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Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships

The pandemic inspires a scheme to pair language students with older people in France via video link.

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New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China

The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago.

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How Slumdog composer is giving Indian talent a helping hand

AR Rahman on joining Bafta's search for emerging artists in India's film, TV and games industries.

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Why 'preppers' are going mainstream

Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society.

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Elon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact

The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing.

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The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign

A Harvard icon and fake media have been used in a global campaign to serve Indian interests, research reveals.

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Humpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit

The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance.

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Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game

When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day.

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Demand for property 'losing a bit of steam'

Sales of homes and house prices are rising, but surveyors are expecting a slowdown early next year.

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Covid-19: How everyday life has changed in Wuhan

While the rest of the world is battling a second wave of infections Wuhan hasn’t had any locally transmitted cases for months.

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Nigeria: The midwife bringing antenatal classes to first-time dads in Lagos

Tolulope Adeleke is a UK midwife organising antenatal classes for first time dads in Lagos, Nigeria.

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India farmers protests: 'Delhi highways are our home for now'

Thousands of farmers from across India are protesting in Delhi against new market-friendly reforms.

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