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Covid-19: 12-week vaccine gap defended, and a different New Year's Eve

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WltSM
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Wall Street to kick out Chinese telecom giants

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the three Chinese companies based on claimed military links. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2GQgN
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New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show

The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aUzpRb
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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XrnmC
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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jVm
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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog
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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi
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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxtS48
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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMs4cb
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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q
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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XrnmC
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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382ZTOi
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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3858jVm
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Entertainment quiz of 2020

It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3I06k
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Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?

Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hz667Y
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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hxtS48
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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q
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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2
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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6x0Gz
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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34W9e8D
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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3baUO8X
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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/351HtvH
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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2
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Scots prepare for 'different' Hogmanay

The first minister has warned: No gatherings, no house parties and no first footing as 2021 is welcomed in at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pG43BF
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE
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Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications

Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38TQKHo
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2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK

Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3of7zmB
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Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?

The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYfecY
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London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health

Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiy9A
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’

A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WRCd8
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV
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Brexit: Advice for people who can't move on

Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MaZCjV
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW1cAD
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EHSI
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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". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hventp
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/385HxfX
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rE4ZIF
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Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead

Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XgzF2
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38N7kZ9
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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3
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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pOtotB
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo
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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxgugg
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37XM9Va
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XM9Va
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Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England

The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzPWxT
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UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos

Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37VJ2x2
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Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt

Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3px3hqL
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Striking news photos from around the world in 2020

A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KLPM7R
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The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital

Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/390cIbN
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Ir68h
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aTTDuq
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37UEyql
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDcYX
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCXamt
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCXamt
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir68h
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UEyql
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Nurse who nearly died from Covid returns to work

A video of Natasha Jenkins' emotional return to her children from hospital was viewed worldwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34RZpsy
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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.™ from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38HIAl9
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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.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HIAl9
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3
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Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief

But Sir Simon Stevens says he expects all the UK's most vulnerable to be offered a vaccine by late spring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34QSHTL
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Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders

Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCctvK
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Space images: The best of 2020

There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37RGxf8
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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? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34O82V6
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnQuH8
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KH5ukE
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRkyi3
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa
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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38LHtAQ
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTx37d
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk
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Citizen journalist jailed for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nTvKqv
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTvKqv
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Covid-19: Hospitals face 'pressure' as coronavirus cases rise

Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38GHKoG
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37U4bYm
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Covid: Doctor 'has shed more tears than ever'

But intensive care consultant Bethan Gibson says the vaccine is a "light" at the end of the tunnel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WR8xZT
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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3htscbV
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37S33o8
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT
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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.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S33o8
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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.™ from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X
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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L0sfja
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UK year in pictures 2020

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jr5eFS
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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz
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'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'

Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MdBBJ9
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0
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Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up

A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mSmEsK
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rqNtHM
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0sfja
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PalsI
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PalsI
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KUHz10
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'How my art helped me quit rock 'n' roll'

Carl Bevan has switched from music to paintings and is drawing attention in the world of art. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37NmePY
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Brexit: PM vows to focus on 'levelling up country' after securing deal

Boris Johnson promises "big changes" after Brexit but fishermen's leaders accuse him of "caving in". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WKNgB1
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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU
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Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'

Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xXZo2
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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU
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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? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ry3Pyg
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Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'

The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtlQgN
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtlruN
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Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas

The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KG4ahZ
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Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34OF73c
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mRK95d
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mVgfge
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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

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China's Chang'e-5 mission returns Moon samples

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'

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

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How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums

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CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

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Marcus Rashford's mum: 'Sometimes we didn't even have bread in the house'

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More families 'trapped in temporary accommodation' in England

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The Papers: PM's 'stark warning' for merry 'little' Christmas

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US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'

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What are the Christmas Covid rules?

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Our Lives: 'We don't have to be shooting each other'

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Vaccine doctors on TikTok: 'Come for the fun, stay for the science'

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The Archers tackles the 'hidden' connection between disability and modern slavery

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

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Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

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'Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening'

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Historic England: Shipwreck and Selfridges on 2020 protected list

Historic England has added 423 sites to its National Heritage List in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K6s7P2
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Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

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The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free

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Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi

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Housing: Formula for locating new homes revised after Tory backlash

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Prince Harry and Meghan sign Spotify podcast deal

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The front pages focus on whether plans to ease restrictions over Christmas could be scrapped or cut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r3iAJ8
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says

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Nottingham street dancer: ‘Why I dance in front of strangers’

Jamal Sterrett performs a style known as bruk up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K2wZEQ
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Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding

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Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

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

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'We'd just begun our careers - and then the pandemic hit'

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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

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

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

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK

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'Unconscious bias training' to be scrapped by ministers

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Hackney triple shooting: Man critical and two injured

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The Papers: 'Mutant' Covid as London 'plunged' into tier 3

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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

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

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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

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Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

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Blood donation: Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood

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Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

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Covid-19: London council tells schools to teach online

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The moment landmark hotel demolished in Virginia

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Challenging dementia 'stigma' in Sikh communities

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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

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Contact tracer: 'People threaten us and block our calls'

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The new podcast ‘smashing the box’ of disabled feminism

An 'unsanitised' retelling of the lives of Helen Keller, Mabel Normand and Rosa May Billinghurst in a new podcast reveals their impact on modern feminism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Xvpwc
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The surprise Christmas show for an audience of one

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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gKvreE
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Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W8P5Yk
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Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W8JFMY
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Newspaper headlines: Extra time in Brexit talks for a "final push"

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What next for Arsenal as Gunners make worst start since 1974-75?

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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

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

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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

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Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls

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

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Teenage glider pilot flies solo for first time on 14th birthday

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Impressive AJ, fans return, Fury responds & Mayweather's surprise appearance

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

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

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

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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

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

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMTJr8
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Earth Photo winners announced

A project on abandoned spaces reclaimed by nature has won the 2020 Earth Photo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39RZboE
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Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

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Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer

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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37cDb64
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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations

Even more Polish women are seeking abortions abroad, after the procedure has been all but banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SO6kw
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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 - was it due to global warming? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mbubCj
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Drag Race UK: The Frock Destroyers on making music in lockdown

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Heritage railway decked out with 13,000 Christmas lights

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‘I was in prison at 20 - and a music executive by 28’

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

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

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The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SO6kw
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Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

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Klarna plans to tell credit agencies if repayments fail

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Monkeys could be banned as pets, says government

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Covid: London's coronavirus levels rising, ONS says

But infections kept falling in most English regions as the second lockdown ended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37QT9C8
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Newspaper headlines: Christmas plans warning and 'IT chaos' hits vaccines

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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gDZ69m
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Covid: Homeless people in Milton Keynes left struggling for shelter

The BBC's Jon Ironmonger met rough sleepers on the streets of Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mdf9w1
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The Balkans on film, 25 years since the Dayton Agreement

Scottish photographer Chris Leslie has worked in the region since the 1995 Dayton Agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oGJDrS
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Week in pictures: 5 - 11 December 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JZPCcx
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Covid vaccine: How will the UK jab millions of people?

The logistics of delivering the biggest vaccination programme the country has ever seen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gFyqVH
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The science of addiction: Do you always like the things you want?

A leading US scientist, Prof Kent Berridge, has transformed our understanding of human desire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ncr0fb
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Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea

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Test and Trace: 'Tackling Covid got me a job'

Newsbeat finds out what it’s like to work for NHS Test and Trace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37aLIX9
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'I made £1,265 selling my clothes second-hand'

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

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GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65

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China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming

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

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn 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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nbgG7h
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meoFim
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nbgG7h
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How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film 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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37aXsco
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Covid-19: Lockdown restrictions lift across NI

Businesses such as restaurants, cafes and hotels, can reopen but "drink-only" pubs must stay shut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/376QZyR
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Charity that helped Grenfell victims 'institutionally racist', review says

A review finds the London-based Westway Trust "lost sight of the reason for its establishment". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/378zj6e
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Covid testing of students finds few positive cases

First results of mass Covid testing of students report "low numbers" of positive cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Y5ZAX
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In pictures: Barbara Windsor

Actress Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IATTCz
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Quiz of the week: Moon for sale - but for how much?

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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oGuJBR
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Brexit: Is the EU treating the UK differently?

With no agreement on a Brexit trade deal, Ros Atkins takes a look at what the UK and EU are demanding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37WIju8
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JU51en
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Revenge of the secretaries: The protest movement that inspired the film 9 to 5

The 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5 was inspired by a real protest movement, which is profiled in a new documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oDJhCk
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ke90m4
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m8SCQQ
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/376SkFV
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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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37O11Ei
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n2MoTY
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8SCQQ
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376SkFV
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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gMLIA1
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