Sunday, February 28, 2021
Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.
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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher
Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.
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Coronavirus: False vaccine claims debunked
Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online.
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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts
Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough".
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Tips for first-time runners in lockdown
Radio 1 Newsbeat finds out what you should and shouldn't be doing as a first-time runner.
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Coronavirus and homelessness: 'I was living in the back of a transit van’
Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit.
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The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m
Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case.
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak
The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.
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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'
Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.
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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar
Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic
"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare.
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Selby rail crash: 2001 disaster remembered
Twenty years on, the Selby rail crash remains the UK's worst rail disaster of the 21st century.
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The challenge of being gay and an MI6 spy
Former intelligence officers describe a precarious existence in which your career could end at any moment.
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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.
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LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident
Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018.
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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s
A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.
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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'
Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.
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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'
Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Hundreds of students evacuated over WW2 bomb
Royal Navy bomb disposal specialists are dealing with a 2.5m (8ft) device.
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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth
James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation.
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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?
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Hotel quarantine: Isolation and brown paper bags
What's it like and what can you eat inside the UK's quarantine hotels?
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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?
There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app.
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Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain
Irish freight is being shipped directly to Europe to avoid Brexit bureaucracy.
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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.
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The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'
Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden.
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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect
BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.
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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic
Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.
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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.
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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner
Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?
While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway.
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.
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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.
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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king
The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations.
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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned
The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded.
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The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'
The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine.
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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart
The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong?
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out
Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.
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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards
The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals.
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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily
Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.
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The Papers: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'
The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up plan
A total of £720m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says.
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Smear tests: Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' kits for NHS
The swab checks can help spot early signs of cervical cancer.
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Women boardroom roles make 'dramatic' jump in five years
Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found.
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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death
Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing.
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The Papers: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'
Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown.
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Monday, February 22, 2021
Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be
Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say.
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Schools reopening: How at risk are children?
BBC's Health reporter Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus.
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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline
Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.
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Keir Starmer urges government to buy more food from British farmers
Sir Keir Starmer will be the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008.
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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses
The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account.
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Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'
Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide.
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
More than half of UK employers planning to recruit staff
The number of firms planning to make staff redundant in the first quarter of 2021 is also falling.
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Fly-tipping: Licensing system failing to stop dumping, Panorama finds
A BBC Panorama investigation finds licensed firms involved in the dumping of rubbish.
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'They wanted to jail a banker - I was that banker'
Tom Hayes, jailed for rigging interest rates, tells the BBC fresh evidence will show his conviction was unsafe.
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Edvard Munch wrote 'madman' Scream graffiti on painting, scans show
The words "Can only have been painted by a madman" are written in the corner of the famous painting.
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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'
Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics.
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Mask force: London's five centuries of face coverings
Not a new normal: A brief history of five centuries of face masks.
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Spurs have problems 'I cannot resolve' but are not in crisis - Mourinho
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says Spurs "have problems I cannot resolve" but insists they are not in crisis after losing to West Ham.
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The Papers: 'March to freedom' and 'return to the great outdoors'
Monday's papers are dominated by the expected contents of the PM's road map out of lockdown in England.
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Covid and PTSD: Dispelling misconceptions on those who may have it and why
Lifting the lid on common misconceptions, a mother and former Facebook moderator share their experience with post traumatic stress disorder.
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The Walking Dead cast on the final season of a global hit
The Walking Dead is back for a new season - but it's also the show's last.
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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers
A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls.
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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead
Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.
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Eden Park: Blind man's death after platform fall sparks safety call
Cleveland Gervais fell from a platform that had no tactile paving and was hit by a passing train.
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'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'
BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them.
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Saturday, February 20, 2021
RAF sonic boom: Ministry of Defence receives TV and window damage claims
Homes were shaken across eastern England after RAF Typhoons were launched to intercept a plane.
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Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins
Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme.
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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success
Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules.
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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One
A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance.
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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti
The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza.
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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit
Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules.
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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?
Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start.
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Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began
The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses.
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Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening?
Lockdown could slowly be lifted soon but what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions?
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The Papers: Jabs ‘for all adults’ by July and ‘free by summer’
Sunday’s papers are dominated by Boris Johnson’s pledge to offer every UK adult a vaccine by 31 July.
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The homemade special effects livening up lockdown
Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago.
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May Willis: 'I'm almost 111 and make the most of what I've got'
May Willis, from Bexhill, credits her long life to no smoking, no alcohol - and lots of chocolate.
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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'
Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll.
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Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests
The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please
Dr John Wright says he's often asked which vaccine is best, but the answer is it's too early to say.
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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?
Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.
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Friday, February 19, 2021
Covid-19 lockdown: Britain's 'plague village'
Almost a year since the start of the pandemic, how have Eyam residents been coping?
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The petrol that was poisoning children
How a successful campaign led to the banning of lead in petrol in the UK
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Week in pictures: 13-19 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic
Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever.
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Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?
The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation.
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Disability and dating: 'I didn’t know what bisexual was'
People with learning difficulties are often overlooked when it comes to sex education.
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Future generations bill sounds 'namby pamby' but it's start, says Lord Bird
The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening?
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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried
The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.
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The Papers: Sussexes lose royal roles, and lockdown exit plan
The announcement that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals dominate Saturday's papers.
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Wales plans wider school return from 15 March
All primary schools could reopen fully if Covid cases continue to fall, under Welsh Government plans.
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Covid: Unblock logjam for new laws, senior MPs urge ministers
Commons select committee chiefs want laws held up during the pandemic to be put back on the agenda.
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'We can't get a refund for our £980 flights'
Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund.
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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.
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Covid: Health workers appeal to PM for better personal protection
In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate".
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No Covid variants found on London Tubes, buses and stations
This does not mean none is circulating or commuters can let down their guard, the researchers say.
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The papers: 'Perseverance pays off' and 'foreign holiday hope'
Friday's papers carry images from Mars and report new data showing the early impact of vaccines.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Covid: Phase out furlough gradually, chancellor urged
The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says.
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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers
Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats.
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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different
Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.
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Covid: How work life changed for a home-schooler and a supermarket manager
How the pandemic has changed work life for a home-schooling parent and a supermarket manager.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London
Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.
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Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive?
Some UK customers have been hit by extra charges since Brexit but why?
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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?
For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part.
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'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'
The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business.
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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.
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Archie Brennan: Discover why Prue Leith loved this little known artist's work
The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated?
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Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'
Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years.
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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site
Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated.
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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020
The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Covid: Make children priority after pandemic, Anne Longfield says
England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans.
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Covid: Trials test the efficacy of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on children
Some 300 volunteers will take part in the first coronavirus vaccination trial on children and young adults aged six to 17.
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Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'
Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.
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Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father
Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends.
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Mars landings that did (and didn't) go to plan
With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at the previous 17 attempts.
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‘People are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel’
Doctors in Wales describe the pressure to help patients who’ve suffered delayed treatment during the pandemic.
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Trump attacks "dour" leader McConnell
Donald Trump railed against senior Republican Mitch McConnell for implying he incited the Capitol riot.
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Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled
The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine.
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The papers: 'Ready, test, go' and 'roadmap revealed'
Wednesday's papers outline the potential route out of lockdown in England as 1.7 million are told to shield.
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Monday, February 15, 2021
Covid: Father and daughter to leave quarantine hotel after 'error'
They were told they could isolate at home, and no longer had to stay in the hotel for 10 days.
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Independent commission to investigate Capitol riots
US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi says it will be modelled on the 9/11 attacks inquiry.
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Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests
Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.
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Sunday, February 14, 2021
Covid-19: Hotel quarantine to come into force in UK
Travellers will pay £1,750 to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels.
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Claudia Lawrence: Father of missing chef dies aged 74
Peter Lawrence campaigned for families of missing people but never discovered his daughter's fate.
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The Papers: 'Jab milestone' and Harry and Meghan's 'joy'
A 15 million vaccinations landmark and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby news lead the papers.
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Saturday, February 13, 2021
Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter".
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Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?
Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will Covid be with us forever, like flu?
Vaccination is unlikely to provide a permanent defence, writes Dr John Wright, so Covid may never be eliminated.
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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes
A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach.
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Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?
Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem?
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Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII
A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944.
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Neonatal pay: 'I was cheated out of time with my premature baby’
Campaigners and MPs are calling on the government to bring in pay and leave for parents of neonatal babies.
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Covid-19: Over-65s to receive jab in next phase of rollout in England
The clinically vulnerable are also being invited, as the rollout in England enters a new phase.
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Renters: Eviction ban in England extended until March
Eviction notices, which were set to resume on 22 February, cannot now be served for another six weeks.
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Devon twins celebrate 90th birthdays by moving in together
Pauline Vincent and Jacqueline Hetherington are living together for the first time since their 20s.
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Josh Warrington stunned by Mauricio Lara in knockout defeat at Wembley Arena
Josh Warrington falls to a stunning defeat as Mexico's Mauricio Lara causes a huge shock at Wembley Arena.
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The Papers: 'Back in the pub garden' and 'final lockdown' call
The papers look at plans to reopen pubs and schools as Tory MPs press for an end to restrictions.
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Friday, February 12, 2021
Covid vaccine: Over-70s urged to get vaccine as UK nears target
The government is aiming to offer a vaccine to 15 million people in priority groups by Monday.
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Brexit lorry chaos avoided as freight flows 'back to normal'
Internal government data says lorries are moving again, but some were empty as trade dropped.
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Post-Brexit trade: 'If you don't speak French, you're stuffed'
Three traders, three sets of problems, weeks into the UK-EU deal company complaints continue rising.
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Trump impeachment: Insurrection incitement charge a 'monstrous lie'
The ex-president's lawyers present evidence in the US Senate relating to the deadly Capitol riots.
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Newspaper headlines: A 'road map' out of lockdown?
As the UK nears 15 million vaccinations, the front pages examine when lockdown might be eased.
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
LGBT History Month: Newcastle artists reflect on movement in Pride project
Four artists create new projects based on their memories and views of the LGBT movement.
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Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?
As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues.
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Have lockdowns affected my child's physical and mental health?
Should parents of under-fives worry about Covid restrictions harming their child's development?
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Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?
When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it?
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Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on
Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away.
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There's more to JC Stewart than his viral Friends parody
The singer, who has written with Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan, is poised for success in 2021.
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Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile
Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV'
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Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive
People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling.
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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore
There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work?
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Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told
Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump.
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The Papers: 'Win for Meghan' and 'over-65s to get jab invites'
Many of Friday's front pages report on the Duchess of Sussex's victory in her high court privacy case against the Mail on Sunday.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel
The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since.
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The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers
With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams.
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The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home
The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes.
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Covid: Prisoners like 'caged animals' in lockdown jails
Prisoners have been locked in their cells for 90% of the day during pandemic, the prisons watchdog says.
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Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition
Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight.
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Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage
Six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage, a new report says.
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Covid-19: Kent variant 'on course to sweep world'
The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.
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Brexit: Preserving NI protocol is 'the only way' forward, warns EU
The European Commission's vice-president says "swift solutions" must be found to "teething problems" in trade.
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EU could cut UK out of financial markets - Andrew Bailey
The Bank of England governor says Brussels wants to "dictate" financial rules to the City of London.
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Bruce Springsteen DWI: Singer charged with drink-driving
The US rock icon was arrested in November for allegedly driving while intoxicated, officials say.
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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78
Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.
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The Papers: 'Hols on hold' and over-70s 'must have jabs'
The transport secretary's warning that it is too soon to start making holiday plans features on many of Thursday's front pages.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Pandemic means young people face cancer treatment alone
Covid restrictions mean patients such as Sophie must attend appointments without family or friends.
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One in 10 teens in UK has tried hard drugs
A study of 20,000 young people finds a third have used cannabis and half admit to binge-drinking.
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'Revealing' the unseen virus on film
Nicola Muirhead's manipulated photos capture the isolation of living with the pandemic.
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The woman who live-tweets inquests
George Julian live-tweets inquests of people with learning disabilities and autism.
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Covid-19 parosmia: 'Public toilets smell nice to me now'
NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good.
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Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech
A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol.
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'People appreciate the NHS but don't always think about the porters'
Life on the front line - as a porter during the pandemic.
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Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'
Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed.
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West Side Story's Rita Moreno: 'J-Lo can't be sole representative' of Latinos
Oscar-winning Rita Moreno calls for more and better roles for Latin Americans working in film.
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Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign
Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe.
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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead
The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office.
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Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday
Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.
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Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney: Hollywood duo complete Wrexham takeover
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of National League club Wrexham is finalised.
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Genocide trade bill row: Government sees off Tory rebellion
But ministers are accused of playing "appalling" games to avoid Commons defeat on the issue.
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The Papers: 'Travel crackdown' and cash for cladding crisis
The news that travellers to England could face up to 10 years in jail if they lie about high-risk journeys leads many of Wednesday's papers.
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Monday, February 8, 2021
Trump impeachment: Supporters rioted 'of their own accord'
They say supporters of the ex-president rioted of their own accord, ahead of his impeachment trial.
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Covid: Support 'repeatedly skewed towards men', say MPs
Gender inequalities in the economy have been ignored during the pandemic, a Commons committee says.
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Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe
A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December.
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Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate
Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.
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Newspapers concerned over government's FOI process
A Cabinet Office unit is alleged to have blocked request for information by journalists.
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Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city
An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted.
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The Papers: Call to tighten borders and PM 'puts faith in Oxford jab'
Prof Jonathan Van-Tam's remarks that the South African coronavirus variant is no cause for panic feature on many of the front pages.
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Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival
The new testing regime, to be announced soon, is aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants.
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Amazing escape as Utah avalanche buries snowmobilers
Dramatic video shows an avalanche burying a group of snowmobilers on the same day another slide kills four.
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Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'
Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame.
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The computers rejecting your job application
A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers.
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The myth and reality of the super soldier
China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible?
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Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue
Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film.
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Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub
The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub.
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Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax
Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax.
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Covid: 'Clean up' awarding of contracts, says Labour
The party will call for tougher transparency rules for spending and criticise the pandemic response.
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Boohoo tells suppliers not to subcontract, raising job fears
The demand has caused concern among some suppliers about how they will pay to hire new workers.
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Aids campaign: Thatcher 'fought against risky sex warnings'
Ex-health secretary Lord Fowler says the former PM had a "curious" attitude towards Aids awareness.
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