Monday, May 31, 2021
Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles
Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage.
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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale
A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.
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Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'
Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.
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Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis
Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.
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Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today
Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival.
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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.
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Then and now: Pandemic clears the air
Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.
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Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years'
Corrie actor Colson Smith's new show about his love of running is called Bored of Being the Fat Kid.
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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world
One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.
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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'
Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.
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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters
As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.
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Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport
The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.
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Kingstanding stabbing: Hunt for attackers after boy 14, stabbed to death
Police say up to seven people ran off after the teenager was attacked in north Birmingham.
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Flat owners warning over rooftop developments
Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats.
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Sunday, May 30, 2021
Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes
Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests.
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Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims
The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says.
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War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show
Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.
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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala
BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.
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James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life
Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.
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South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers
The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?
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Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?
Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history.
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Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire
The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.
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The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19
Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.
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The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group
Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.
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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?
Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?
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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?
Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.
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Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs
Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Newspaper headlines: PM 'weds in secret' and Wuhan lab leak 'feasible'
The front pages are dominated by the 30-guest wedding of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds.
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'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India
The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.
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How opera helped me come out as trans
Adrian Angelico is one of the few trans male opera singers in the world.
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Dogs rehomed: ‘She went from a defeated dog, to a great pet’
For dogs like June, a new home is a lifesaver - but more animals may need new homes post-lockdown.
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Covid: Teaching post-Covid patients to breathe again
A tai chi teacher found he was contacted by patients during the pandemic.
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Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK
One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends.
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Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft
Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'heartache' filming farming TV series
The Grand Tour star is swapping cars for tractors as he embarks on his first solo TV show for Amazon.
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Buying a pink NFT cat was a crypto nightmare
Trying to own a virtual feline proves to be an exhausting and expensive process.
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How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer
When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man?
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Covid and jobs: Why are hospitality workers leaving the industry?
While employers hunt for chefs, waitresses and bar staff, some workers have called time on the sector.
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'I made the best selection to win the game' - but did Guardiola get it wrong?
Pep Guardiola was pragmatic following Manchester City's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, but was it one tinker too many by the City boss?
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Friday, May 28, 2021
CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack
CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack.
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NHS calls for ban on toy neodymium magnets amid child safety fears
In England, 65 children have needed urgent surgery after swallowing magnets in the last three years.
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Festivals face 'another lost summer' without government safety net, MPs say
Many events can't proceed without government-backed cancellation insurance, a committee of MPs says.
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Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism
Nancy Kelley says she is excited about its path despite claims it is taking an "extremist stance".
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Mantuan roundel: UK places export bar on £17m artefact
Ministers want the unique 15th Century piece depicting mythical gods to be "saved" for the nation.
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Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race
Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated.
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Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare
The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.
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Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics
Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.
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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?
As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is.
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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?
The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?
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Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro
Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city.
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Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet
Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud.
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Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?
K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.
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Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world
English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid.
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Covid in Scotland: Decision due on Glasgow restrictions
Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether Glasgow will remain in level three of Covid-19 restrictions.
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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters
A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.
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Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting
Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford.
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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks
Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.
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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts
The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.
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Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'
A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.
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Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel
Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug.
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The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis
Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.
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Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'
Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.
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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics
The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.
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Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months
People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn.
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The looming battle over abortion in the US
Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.
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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims
A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.
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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation
Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.
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Newspaper headlines: Doubt over lockdown easing as Hancock faces pressure
Friday's papers focus on warnings from the prime minister as fears grow over the Indian variant.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The uncertain future of Britain's offices
UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.
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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'
Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.
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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance
Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.
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Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later
US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up?
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RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster
New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat.
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How patient 'tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm GPs
Patients struggling to get appointments as GPs report surge in appointments being booked.
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Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon
It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years.
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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91
The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said.
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Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion
Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test.
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Season without a trophy not a success - Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts this season has not been a success for Manchester United but believes his squad has the right characters to do better next term.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle
Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.
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Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built
The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation.
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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs
A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.
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Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters
Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has been a critic of the government since leaving his role.
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Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?
Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it?
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Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England
Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk.
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Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm
Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria
A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.
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Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'
Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.
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Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling
A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt.
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Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises
Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel.
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Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog
Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says.
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The Papers: Lockdown 'farce' as vaccines 'hit new high'
The front pages look at updated travel advice for parts of England worst-hit by the Indian variant.
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From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent
After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future?
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Monday, May 24, 2021
Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers
After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague.
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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption
Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.
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Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year?
Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus.
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Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research
A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated.
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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean
To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.
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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams
More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?
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Hinkley C: Hundreds more needed to finish nuclear power station
The new jobs will include roles in construction, welding and electrical installation roles.
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'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online
Some may contain illegal levels of a bleaching chemical that can burn gums and cause tooth loss.
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UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'
The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away.
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Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume
The organisation has delayed its reopening of 5k running events until 26 June over land permissions.
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The Papers: Brits flock to Spain as EU leaders condemn Belarus
Tuesday's front pages look back at Covid deaths in hospitals and ahead to further lockdown easing.
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Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?
Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Covid: Sniffer dogs could bolster screening at airports
Trials suggest dogs could contribute to efforts to prevent the spread of Covid at mass gatherings.
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Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday
A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter.
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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Martin Bashir: I never wanted to harm Diana and don't believe we did
The journalist says he is "deeply sorry" to Princes William and Harry over the 1995 Panorama interview.
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'Did weak wi-fi password lead the police to our door?'
A young family had their computers and phones seized after, it seems, their router was hacked.
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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'
Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.
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Friday, May 21, 2021
The 10-year-old boy who beat a chess grandmaster - but didn't want to boast
Frederick Waldhausen Gordon is just 10 years old and has already defeated a chess grandmaster.
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George Best: How Man Utd legend left for Dunstable Town
George Best was still only 28. A mercurial genius when on song for Manchester United, his next move was to Dunstable Town.
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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army
Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.
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Timeline: Martin Bashir's actions from Diana interview to Dyson report
An inquiry into Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana in 1995 concludes that he acted in a “deceitful” way.
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds
Humanitarian convoys arrive as Gazans take stock of the damage from 11 days of intense fighting.
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Eurovision: United Kingdom's hopes rest on James Newman
Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from Rotterdam?
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Behind the scenes of Glastonbury's live-stream concert
The five-hour show stars Jorja Smith, Coldplay and Haim - all playing to a deserted Worthy Farm.
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Covid-19: Sewage testing ramped up in England
Programme to test wastewater for the virus that causes Covid now covers two-thirds of England's population.
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Covid: Out in Brighton on the first Friday night after rules ease
"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants.
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Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes'
Martin Patience gets to the source of Lebanon's water crisis.
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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier
Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.
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Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic?
Videos of people sticking magnets to their arms where they claim they’ve had the Covid vaccine have gone viral. We debunk this so-called magnet challenge.
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Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest
After being cancelled and replaced by an online 'event' last year, the competition is back on and welcoming over 3,000 fans to the live show.
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.
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Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher
A study suggests that while the overall risks remain low, coronavirus may increase stillbirths.
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Author Hilary Mantel says UK needs written constitution
The Wolf Hall writer bases her views on Boris Johnson's 2019 attempt to suspend Parliament.
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The Papers: Princes' 'rage and sadness' at BBC 'lies' to Diana
The findings of an inquiry into a BBC interview with Princess Diana dominates Friday's front pages.
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George Nkencho killing: 'The door closed and then I heard the shots'
George Nkencho was shot dead by police officers outside his Dublin home in December 2020.
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Quiz of the week: Eurovision, Ariana Grande and the 99
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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India Covid: Dying mother's final message
Dimple Arora was a 34 year-old-dentist with everything to live for when she died of Covid-19.
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Severely ill - and still made to quarantine in a hotel
The law says some severely ill are exempt from hotel quarantine - but they don't always get a choice.
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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts
Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.
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Olivia Rodrigo has become 2021's biggest pop star - here's how
She seemingly arrived from nowhere, but the Drivers License singer has been preparing for this all her life.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?
The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries.
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'This is NYC's rebirth' says food truck owner
Kostas Plagos is excited for the city to reopen and customers to return to his curbside eatery.
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Subnormal: The scandal of black children sent to 'special' schools
In 1960s and 70s Britain, hundreds of black children were wrongly sent to ESN schools for the "educationally subnormal".
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'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike
Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday.
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Princess Diana: What is BBC Panorama interview row all about?
Lord Dyson's report is expected to be published in a matter of days.
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Pete & Bas: The grandfathers of UK drill
Pete & Bas, two grandfathers in their 70s, have become two unlikely stars in UK drill.
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Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?
They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases.
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Ransomware: Should paying hacker ransoms be illegal?
As cyber-attacks intensify around the world, two experts argue for or against a ban on payments
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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control
Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic.
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NI Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for 25-29 group
People aged from 25 to 29 years are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine from Thursday.
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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due
Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation.
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'Levelling up' must be more targeted, say peers
Lords warn Boris Johnson's pledge will leave deprived areas "short-changed" if not focused correctly.
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Teachers' grades biased to more 'agreeable' pupils
Psychologists warn teachers' grades will be influenced by students' personality rather than ability.
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Latin jokes: How the civil service is posher than in the 1960s
A behavioural code makes it harder for working-class mandarins to reach the top, report says.
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The Papers: Holiday 'police' to visit homes amid travel 'chaos'
Some papers report fears over travel, while others look at the status of plans to end lockdown in June.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
George Floyd one year on: Reflections from the UK
The BBC's Adina Campbell speaks to people in Coventry about the legacy of George Floyd's death.
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Kabul attack: 'You have to be brave to send your child to school'
Mothers speak of their grief and fear after bomb blasts near a Kabul school killed at least 85 people, many of them schoolgirls.
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People pay to watch me play chess
With chess surging in popularity, a group of young, charismatic players have built huge audiences online.
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'Women are perfectionists - it can hold us back'
Anna Brailsford from Code First Girls on the personality trait she thinks holds women back at work.
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Robot artist Ai-Da self-portraits go on display
Self-portraits by Ai-Da, an artist android, go on display at the Design Museum in London.
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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims
Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks.
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Under deadly attack French police demand better protection
Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month.
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Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook
The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats.
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Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay
Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people.
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Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds
On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony.
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Covid: Government criticised over pre-pandemic planning
Ministers failed to prepare for a threat on the scale of the pandemic, the spending watchdog says.
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Rape victims: Calls for pre-recorded evidence to be used in trials
Seeing defendants face-to-face in court causes unnecessary stress, the victims' commissioner says.
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Newspaper headlines: Holiday rules 'chaos' and PM Covid nurse quits NHS
Many front pages report on confusion surrounding the government's advice on international travel.
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Monday, May 17, 2021
Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income
The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier.
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Long Covid pay decision for key workers could take a year
There is increasing concern about financial support if people can't return to work.
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Porn blocker 'missing' from Online Safety Bill prompts concern
Campaigners are "astonished" that a promised age check for porn is not in the Online Safety Bill.
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Green light for 'net zero' equivalent for nature
The government is expected to announce a legally-binding target for 2030 to halt nature loss.
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Powerful portraits of girls on the cusp of adolescence
Carolyn Mendelsohn spent six years photographing dozens of girls aged between 10 and 12.
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Working from home: 'Why not work in the car?'
A support worker who relocated her office to her car during lockdown says she plans to stay put.
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Mental health and pregnancy: 'I couldn't hold my baby for more than a minute'
A mental health crisis during pregnancy 'broke my brain' and left Seaneen unable to hold baby Jack.
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Medical cannabis 'saved my life'
A student tells how medical cannabis means she is no longer living in pain.
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How US police training compares with the rest of the world
Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries.
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme
The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March.
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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'
Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence.
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Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City
Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble.
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Campaign launched to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee
People across the UK are encouraged to "plant a tree for the Jubilee" to mark the Queen's 70-year reign.
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Israel-Gaza: Why is the region blurry on Google Maps?
High-resolution images of Israel and Gaza are available, so why not via public mapping tools?
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'My exhausting smear test battle'
Transgender men, such as Laurie, are not automatically contacted for potentially life-saving smear tests.
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The app that lets you pay to control another person's life
NewNew aims to connect artists with their fans who can vote on aspects of their work and daily life.
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Films, exhibitions and more things you can now see
Indoor entertainment venues in many areas can now reopen, so what's on and how will they work?
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Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral says contest is history for him
Eurovision's highest-scoring winner Salvador Sobral says he now has to go his own way and set new goals.
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Nigeria's Boko Haram militants: Six reasons they have not been defeated
After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east.
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Covid-19: No 10 defends India travel ban timing amid variant fears
As the Indian Covid variant spreads in the UK, doctors raise concerns about Monday's easing of rules.
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Frankie Morris: Three arrested after teen's disappearance
Frantisek "Frankie" Morris, 18, was last seen near the Vaynol Arms, Pentir, Gwynedd, on 2 May.
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Covid: A tenth of Britain's restaurants lost during pandemic
As bars, pubs and restaurants prepareo welcome customers back indoors, some will not be reopening at all.
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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss
Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again.
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The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals
Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris.
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Driving Japan's first bullet trains
The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964.
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Ben Kielesinski: The man who took the world on an adventure
Throughout Covid Ben Kielesinski has taken his TikTok followers on trips around Vancouver.
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Patricia Gray: ‘I have fostered more than 60 children
A woman from County Londonderry has fostered more than 60 children over the last 14 years.
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Friday, May 14, 2021
China uses Uyghur forced labour to make solar panels, says report
A report says 45% of the world's supply of a key panel component is obtained by a system of coercion.
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White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses
In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family.
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Pokémon card sales at major US retailer halted over security fears
A major US chain acts after a customer pulled a gun in a fight over the collectible trading cards.
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UK troops seize IS weapons in Mali operation
A UK task force arrived in the West African country last year as part of a UN peacekeeping mission.
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Rough sleepers in England to get £203m funding to help them off the streets
But the number of people helped by the funding "will only scratch the surface", charity Crisis warns.
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A lost whale - 6,000 miles from home
A grey whale called Wally is lost in the Mediterranean - far away from its home in the Pacific. Why?
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Experts warn extreme weather could cause 'climate trauma' pandemic
Mitzi says she has "climate trauma" because of the typhoons that have repeatedly flooded her home.
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Liz Cheney: Why her sacking by the Republican Party matters
The BBC's Ros Atkins explains the decision to dismiss the congresswoman from her party leadership role.
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Eurovision 2021: From child refugee to Swedish pop star
"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give."
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Week in pictures: 8 - 14 May 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media
As fighting escalates, the social network has become a platform for airing grievances.
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Drain-spotting: The people who keep their minds in the gutter
"Abstract flowers in an otherwise arid field": a world of artistry, history and surprising beauty.
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Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?
Current polls in Japan show nearly 70% of the population do not want the Olympics to go ahead.
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Theatres in England get ready to reopen, but fear a Covid plot twist
Which shows are opening from Monday, will audiences return - and could the comeback be short-lived?
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Is there a future for Alex Salmond?
The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gambled on a breakaway new party and lost. Is this the end?
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Africa's top shots: 7-13 May 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
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'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Mothers in Israel and Gaza tell the BBC they are terrified for their families as fighting escalates.
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DUP leadership: The city at the centre of the unionist universe
As the DUP prepares to select a new leader, Chris Page says the party has detected worrying signs.
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How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong
A botched-up plan for procuring jabs has dried up stocks and sent prices soaring on the private market.
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Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts
The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built.
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Face masks in labour: 'I feared I would vomit'
Women giving birth are exempt from face mask rules - but not all maternity staff know the rules.
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'Overcoming my silence as a child led me into speech therapy'
Niamh Foy was unable to speak to classmates at school, but finding her voice led her to help others.
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Building's hard problem - making concrete green
Concrete accounts for 8% of carbon dioxide emissions, but some firms are hoping to cut that down.
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Covid in Bolton: What's causing the spike?
The town has seen a sharp spike in Covid cases - driven by the emergence of the Indian variant.
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Covid vaccines have saved 11,700 lives and 33,000 hospital admissions
Most deaths prevented were in the over-80s, and far fewer over-75s went to hospital, an analysis found.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Covid: The race to vaccinate the world
What happens when vaccines are slow to arrive - and what it means for ending lockdowns.
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Falkland Islands: Veterans reunite after almost 40 years
Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members.
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The plasterer redecorating domestic violence survivors' homes
Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims.
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Eid: 'You can be Muslim and still enjoy playing football'
For young Muslim footballers like Omar and Rahma, it's vital that faith and football go together.
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Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx
Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp.
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I love being a mogul: The Hollywood stars going into business
With the pandemic shutting down Hollywood over the past year, actors have been starting companies.
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St Vincent: 'Without music, I'd be dead'
Inspired by her father's release from prison, St Vincent says her new album feels like a lifeline.
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Tommy Mallet: 'I don't read emails longer than five words'
The Only Way Is Essex star Tommy Mallet opens up about the challenges he has faced with literacy and dyslexia.
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Courts could punish paedophiles on intent not harm
Under the plans judges could treat offenders caught in stings the same as those who harm real children.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Violent crime falls sharply during Covid lockdown - study
Researchers gathered data on violence-related injuries from 133 NHS centres in England and Wales.
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Universities could face fines over free speech breaches
Universities in England could face fines if they fail to protect free speech on campus under new legislation.
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Covid: Medic memorial statue unveiled ahead of final finish
The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial.
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Liverpool City Council: Staff at council feared speaking out
Government inspector Max Caller says staff at Liverpool City Council felt intimidated to speak out.
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The papers: Queen's Speech 'backlash' and Fred West cops dig
Many papers react to the Queen's Speech as some report on a search for possible victim of Fred West.
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