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New non-fatal strangulation law to target domestic abusers

Perpetrators will face up to five years in jail under a new law planned by the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uIuhH6

Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs

The Treasury Committee says "now is not the time" for rises, but they may be needed in the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30262pc

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Study shows one-in-three children have rarely been leaving the house

Only a third of children in Bradford had sufficient exercise during the first lockdown, a study shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bTtXNo

Covid: How many people get self-isolation payments?

Figures for England and Wales suggest two-thirds of people who ask for self-isolation payments get rejected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bHYQEg

Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3szICUv

Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Y55CL

Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rakXtG

The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37UPMLh

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dUxPQF

Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37VwZQ2

Coronavirus: False vaccine claims debunked

Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r4u7HY

Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts

Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kzrWKa

Tips for first-time runners in lockdown

Radio 1 Newsbeat finds out what you should and shouldn't be doing as a first-time runner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dUxI7D

Coronavirus and homelessness: 'I was living in the back of a transit van’

Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bRlbPG

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dUxPQF

Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rakXtG

Covid: The front-line doctor photographing the pandemic

Dr Scott Kobner has been documenting the fight to save lives in America's worst-hit county. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dVylxW

The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UPMLh

Cape Town: Pictures of how Muslim worship helps quell South African ganglands

A team of Islamic scholars in South Africa is on a mission to some dangerous and drug-infested areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bOJ9el

Coronavirus: The misleading claims about an Indian remedy

A traditional herbal remedy said to "cure" Covid has resurfaced, but there's no evidence it works. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b00OAL

Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace

On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ObK0O3

The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m

Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/301aSmA

Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Y55CL

Covid: Poldark's Richard Harrington took Deliveroo job in lockdown

Richard Harrington was "thankful to go on my bike every day" as work stopped during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bRnvXc

New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZYokYA

Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q1XFom

Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pk9vgX

Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar

Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37W6ny9

Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kr20QE

‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic

"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uFit8r

Selby rail crash: 2001 disaster remembered

Twenty years on, the Selby rail crash remains the UK's worst rail disaster of the 21st century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e0VXRw

The challenge of being gay and an MI6 spy

Former intelligence officers describe a precarious existence in which your career could end at any moment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dRM3Se

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dRHuHA

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O8K01i

LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident

Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sCM1Sj

Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uEkGBm

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRHuHA

The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O5sZFx

Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pk9vgX

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi

Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bN2FIo

Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bJBDBI

Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uEkGBm

Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dPvmah

Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uDjMVB

El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37TmJYy

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bHdRGh

Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth

James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37RG0cR

John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NMThfH

Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kzRKpl

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4

The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ktCFpf

Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bYh9W3

IVF: How one single man hopes to become a father

Stephen Dyer says he will "do anything" to become a parent - including a bill of up to £40,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pOoMDc

Lockdown exit plan: 'Why we can't wait to get back on the pitch'

With outdoor sport hopefully set to resume in March, Newsbeat hears about the importance of playing football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZOakAl

Ipswich lockdown litter artist aims to inspire UK clean-up

Giant garden murals made from rubbish and discarded PPE gain thousands of social media views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O0MGOr

The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'

Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pSlK0M

Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e1r1kv

Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uzZyw0

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3su00Kg

Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kzRKpl

How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner

Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uE0jUT

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4

Hotel quarantine: Isolation and brown paper bags

What's it like and what can you eat inside the UK's quarantine hotels? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37MW939

Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa

Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain

Irish freight is being shipped directly to Europe to avoid Brexit bureaucracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r09NYe

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bHdRGh

Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess

Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sA51Ro

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3su00Kg

K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O2FgKQ

'We couldn’t afford IVF so we risked finding a sperm donor on Facebook'

The high cost of fertility treatment leads some to find donors on social media, even though it's risky and could be illegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nye5aY

MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs

Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aV1LKv

Budget 2021: 'My £20 is a lifeline - don't take it away'

A benefits top-up to help the poor survive lockdown is due to end - unless it is extended at the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bAT9YG

Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq

Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bCQ6iN

Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff

The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZOfrki

Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria

The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3usDe7v

K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O2FgKQ

Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bCQ6iN

'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years

The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmWHSt

Covid-19: High school band students rehearse in individual bubbles

Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NJCoCB

Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uAhFli

Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uzZyw0

Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king

The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bJh5sO

Shamima Begum: Supreme Court to rule on her fate

Five justices will decide later whether the runaway schoolgirl should be allowed back into the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZUGmuw

National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aSLcif

Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand

The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sl5HKy

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK

Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned

The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37QthHb

Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart

The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kqhvsa

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK

Canadian farmers advised to ditch palm oil after 'buttergate' row

The dairy group looking into the hard butter issue has called for a freeze on palm fats in cow feed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3stOluS

Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kmefOj

The disabled influencers making their mark on social media

Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aTsMhD

Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy

After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qSWRTY

Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?

Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3utHJP5

Budget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop'

Struggling shops warn they may have to shut if business rates are brought back at the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dWlyeL

Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qTZdlp

Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sk1xCs

Covid-19: A-level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers

A combination of mock exams, coursework and essays will be used to decide grades in England this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sqCYnu

How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation

Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZKkrGu

Covid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave

Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37LMrOl

Ikea aims to launch delayed 'Buy Back' scheme in UK

UK consumers will soon be able to sell back used items with the aim of reducing waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYLeuU

Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo

The colourful fridges popping up on American streets

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZLgP7h

North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines

A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sCAlPR

Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy

After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSWRTY

Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?

Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3utHJP5

Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTZdlp

Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sk1xCs

Viewpoint: Self-defence not the answer to Nigeria's kidnap crisis

The defence minister said people should at times provide their own security but it is not that easy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37IknLG

Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmefOj

UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uwvXDu

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s

Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame

Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ktzQop

Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma

Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bv4Z6M

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37IjLpr

Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back

The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qSBaUa

CEO Secrets: 'My billion pound company has no HR department'

Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, explains why he doesn't need a human resources team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MisXcG

Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau

"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZKQZ3e

Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up plan

A total of £720m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3klXQJN

Rape social media posts: How speaking out got twin sisters sued

Twins Verity and Lucy were taken to court after speaking out on social media, naming their alleged abuser. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3slNkVU

Smear tests: Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' kits for NHS

The swab checks can help spot early signs of cervical cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZKw0h6

Women boardroom roles make 'dramatic' jump in five years

Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dNRr8S

Victims' law call amid falling confidence in criminal justice

The victims' commissioner for England and Wales says victims have for too long been treated like bystanders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37JtmMV

Johnson has LGBT+ 'blind spot', says peer

The UK's first openly gay cabinet minister, Lord Smith, urges the PM to diversify his top team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bwt90w

Syrian torture verdict expected in landmark German case

A man who fled Syria is accused in Germany of being a "cog in the wheel" of a state torture machine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EWbtC

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37IjLpr

Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame

Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ktzQop

Coronavirus: Do I send my child back to school?

President Biden wants most children in classrooms again by April - but do parents think that's safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3utqgGD

Motera: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test

India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMPCXU

Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death

Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZI541t

The Papers: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'

Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZJhB4B

Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death

Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZI541t

Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EIHyj

Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma

Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bv4Z6M

Collision between train and truck causes massive explosion in Texas

An 18-wheeler truck crashes with a freight car carrying gasoline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pUqqU0

Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine

The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pMPMmx

Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD

Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo

Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZDAG8p

500,000 deaths: The 'colourful' lives lost to Covid

The sheer scale of the US death toll is hard to comprehend - it helps to hear the individual stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NUB8fB

Facebook 'to restore news pages in Australia'

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj

Jeep pushed to retire Cherokee name from SUVs

The chief of the Cherokee Nation says 'it's time' for corporations to stop using native American names. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dEdnUe

El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'

Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZInOO5

Alex Salmond alleges 'malicious' attempt to damage him

In a written submission to Holyrood the former first minister names people he claims attempted to damage his reputation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P2URul

Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be

Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aIk4T6

Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be

Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aIk4T6

Keir Starmer urges government to buy more food from British farmers

Sir Keir Starmer will be the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZEg6EC

Schools reopening: How at risk are children?

BBC's Health reporter Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ghkH6M

El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'

Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZInOO5

Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aFQsFX

South Korea coronavirus: PM aims for 'herd immunity by autumn'

The prime minister says vaccinations are on track after criticism the country has been slow to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dDsOMk

Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses

The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pSG4PL

Covid US death toll: Imagining what 500,000 lost lives look like

Half a million Americans have died of the coronavirus. Here's a look behind this grim milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qLEgJg

Sarika Kale: The sports star who could afford just one meal a day

Sarika Kale says she survived on instant noodles and chutney for years because that's all she could afford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pKZi9V

Thousands dead but no prosecutions - why Liberia has not acted

Horrific tales dominate the history of Liberia's civil war but no-one has been put on trial there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFDSjL

Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aFQsFX

Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aLHA1L

Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses

The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pSG4PL

Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aLHA1L

Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bvUxM4

Covid: Catch-up narrative putting 'huge pressure' on children, psychologists say

The British Psychological Society warns against reinforcing the notion that school pupils are "behind". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MeK536

Myanmar coup: Military leaders must release Aung San Suu Kyi - Raab

The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dzqUML

Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?

In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dAiMvu

More than half of UK employers planning to recruit staff

The number of firms planning to make staff redundant in the first quarter of 2021 is also falling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aC5ywe

Fly-tipping: Licensing system failing to stop dumping, Panorama finds

A BBC Panorama investigation finds licensed firms involved in the dumping of rubbish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k9zu61

'They wanted to jail a banker - I was that banker'

Tom Hayes, jailed for rigging interest rates, tells the BBC fresh evidence will show his conviction was unsafe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3unoRky

Edvard Munch wrote 'madman' Scream graffiti on painting, scans show

The words "Can only have been painted by a madman" are written in the corner of the famous painting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pJNpAO

Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'

A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0Yilh

Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'

A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P0Yilh

Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ulXqaP

Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?

In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dAiMvu

Covid and PTSD: Dispelling misconceptions on those who may have it and why

Lifting the lid on common misconceptions, a mother and former Facebook moderator share their experience with post traumatic stress disorder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dFNd3r

The Walking Dead cast on the final season of a global hit

The Walking Dead is back for a new season - but it's also the show's last. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MhTlUc

Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'

Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZFHAK0

The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0

Mask force: London's five centuries of face coverings

Not a new normal: A brief history of five centuries of face masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pDWJGp

Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ulXqaP

'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'

BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kdwo10

Spurs have problems 'I cannot resolve' but are not in crisis - Mourinho

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says Spurs "have problems I cannot resolve" but insists they are not in crisis after losing to West Ham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37BKGmL

Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bvUxM4

The most important humanitarian gesture in decades?

Colombia has given protected status to almost one million Venezuelan migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37A5jQy

Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'

Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFHAK0

Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success

Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uc2I8S

Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins

Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF2Eec

How European businesses are adapting to Brexit

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OSk7Dj

Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zxc9le

Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pzTekd

Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDFkio

Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began

The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k7mbD7

Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening?

Lockdown could slowly be lifted soon but what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NgRbVp

The homemade special effects livening up lockdown

Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKddQ2

May Willis: 'I'm almost 111 and make the most of what I've got'

May Willis, from Bexhill, credits her long life to no smoking, no alcohol - and lots of chocolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k8aa08

Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests

The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3duKbP9

Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'

Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37yqF0F

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please

Dr John Wright says he's often asked which vaccine is best, but the answer is it's too early to say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pFM6Tq

How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One

A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aDQ4Yv

Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qDFkio

Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zxc9le

How European businesses are adapting to Brexit

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OSk7Dj

Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzTekd

Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests

The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKbP9

How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One

A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDQ4Yv

Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'

Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37yqF0F

Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eJbLi

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj

What the latest No 10 exit means for the Union

The PM is looking for his third head of the Union unit in as many weeks after Oliver Lewis resigned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pGuKFX

Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZASi4y

Covid and diabetes: My story

While it's known that diabetics are more at risk of suffering severe cases of Covid-19 - new evidence suggests the virus could actually be triggering the condition in some cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NGaCXl

Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU by vlogs?

Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3brn7OC

Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37rdNcz

Is business the 'path to peace' in the Middle East?

How peace between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain is reshaping business and the region's alliances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zx9wzT

Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU by vlogs?

Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brn7OC

The art of protest in Myanmar – and its wanted list

From blind-folded protests to dressing like Aung Sun Suu Kyi, artists are concerning Myanmar's military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37vsATI

ICYMI: Ice carousels, a wallaby and a mammoth tooth

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ufmO27

North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South?

Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N1zA3D

How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daiH1j

Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3biwznI

How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b88M9L

Covid-19 lockdown: Britain's 'plague village'

Almost a year since the start of the pandemic, how have Eyam residents been coping? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uiJbn8

The petrol that was poisoning children

How a successful campaign led to the banning of lead in petrol in the UK from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aBsPhV

Week in pictures: 13-19 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bmnTfY

Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k3VYVY

Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzjStz

Disability and dating: 'I didn’t know what bisexual was'

People with learning difficulties are often overlooked when it comes to sex education. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qEsbWf

Future generations bill sounds 'namby pamby' but it's start, says Lord Bird

The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37vLUzT

Brittany Higgins: Parliament rape accuser makes complaint

The former political adviser alleges she was raped by a colleague in Australia's Parliament House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyqCcu

Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3VYVY

Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rdNcz

Climate Change: How much did it cost the US economy in 2020?

Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qzQjJP

The dentist who helped a koala to walk

Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bk17oS

Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?

What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dn3Pg5

Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bl1lw8

Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up

A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9D6tj

France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals

Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dpUzYw

Foot-and-mouth outbreak's parallels with Covid pandemic

Twenty years on from the start of the foot-and-mouth crisis, the Covid parallels appear stark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dyWCcG

The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3udbfIz

Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing

The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bje0zx

Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’

Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rsD2S

France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals

Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dpUzYw

Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bl1lw8

Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?

What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dn3Pg5

Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up

A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u9D6tj

Covid in Wales: Primary schools could reopen fully from 15 March

All primary schools could reopen fully if Covid cases continue to fall, under Welsh Government plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NmYMBz

UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bkUL8U

Covid: Health workers appeal to PM for better personal protection

In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OIr21S

'We can't get a refund for our £980 flights'

Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dqux7F

No Covid variants found on London Tubes, buses and stations

This does not mean none is circulating or commuters can let down their guard, the researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M9FAqA

Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing

The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k9BYkY

The dentist who helped a koala to walk

Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bk17oS

Prisoner exchange after Israeli woman enters Syria

Russia mediated the exchange after the woman crossed near the Quneitra crossing about two weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDAG40

Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ni8lSp

Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'

Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzFkQG

Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock

The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyWUUE

Covid shows need for bigger government role, says Starmer

The Labour Party leader will say there can be "no return to business as usual" after the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jYlQT0

Covid: Phase out furlough gradually, chancellor urged

The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3buV0OT

How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers

Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3beZdWG

Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37mGU0u

Covid: How work life changed for a home-schooler and a supermarket manager

How the pandemic has changed work life for a home-schooling parent and a supermarket manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k0qi3D

Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8z5DL

Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive?

Some UK customers have been hit by extra charges since Brexit but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dn0pK5

Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jWMax5

'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'

The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0S5nu

Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZxollP

Archie Brennan: Discover why Prue Leith loved this little known artist's work

The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rZPE4H

Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdGESE

How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers

Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3beZdWG

'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail

Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quFuc0

Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZxollP

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37qJLWp

Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3auDafl

Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jWMax5

Malnutrition is rising across India - why?

The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37jM39J

Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37mGU0u

Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8z5DL

China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3prvIpF

Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter

The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bb3GJS

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year

Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jTaQGK

China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3prvIpF

Peru vaccine scandal: Ex-president asked for early jab, doctors says

A doctor testifies to lawmakers, deepening a scandal over officials receiving vaccines out of turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zlgjg3

Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers

The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nz0D5Y

Covid: Make children priority after pandemic, Anne Longfield says

England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3asgI6C

Hospital waiting list 'may double to 10m by April'

There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3anauVE

Covid: Trials test the efficacy of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on children

Some 300 volunteers will take part in the first coronavirus vaccination trial on children and young adults. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aqxJho

Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NC5KCr

Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father

Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3djONrf

Mars landings that did (and didn't) go to plan

With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at the previous 17 attempts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zn2eyv

‘People are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel’

Doctors in Wales describe the pressure to help patients who’ve suffered delayed treatment during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OBu2wW

Covid: How will we know if the vaccine is working?

Deaths are falling faster for the over-80s - but does that mean the vaccine is working? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ptixof

Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus

BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u797Co

Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3biwznI

Covid deaths: If you're feeling numb, you're not alone

"Compassion fatigue" is common among NHS staff, but many more of us could be feeling it right now from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jZDs0T

Coronavirus: Should university students get a refund?

The pandemic has meant most students have been unable to go to lectures - so should they get a refund? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aseiF7

Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father

Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djONrf

Trump attacks "dour" leader McConnell

Donald Trump railed against senior Republican Mitch McConnell for implying he incited the Capitol riot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pqO4Hs

Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled

The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jWl9cZ

Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled

The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jWl9cZ

Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3biwznI

Sacked LGBT veterans can reclaim lost medals

Former military personnel dismissed because of their sexuality may apply to restore honours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u2uhl2

Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper

Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u2CplG

'Concerning' rise in pre-teens self-injuring

The rate of hospital admissions for nine to 12-year-olds who self-injure has doubled in six years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NyXdAb

Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N

Without music, will New Orleans survive?

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rY2L6w

How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b88M9L

Could churches do more to fight climate change?

Some young Christians in the UK say they want to see more action in their own churches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdE8vC

Students 'see the beauty in the ordinary'

First-year photography students at the University for the Creative Arts show off their work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qvtjf6

'My mum was an alcoholic and it was a massive secret'

Becky Ellis Hamilton's mum had an alcohol problem but no-one talked about it - and this had tragic consequences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37zJwZh

Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine

The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rVJHpl

Covid: Ardrossan care worker caught virus twice and fears it could happen again

Care worker Michelle Lamont tested positive for coronavirus last April and then again in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N1Vx2A

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d

Free speech plan to tackle 'silencing' views on campus

New post is among proposals aimed at strengthening academic freedom in England's universities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdybig

450,000 families ‘behind on rent because of Covid’

One in 20 private renters say they have been refused rent reductions, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rY7rcp

Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u1jTtD

Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper

Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2CplG

Australia PM apologises to staffer who alleges she was raped in parliament

A former staffer for the ruling Liberal Party alleges she was raped by a man in a minister's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OD0TBz

How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b88M9L

Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine

The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rVJHpl

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d

Without music, will New Orleans survive?

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rY2L6w

Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests

Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3po1fZu

Former Australian Olympian Scott Miller held over 'hidden drugs haul'

New South Wales police allege the former swimmer and another man concealed drugs inside candles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rWN6Eu

Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years

Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dabv5e

Coronavirus: The 'Fabulous Ladies' book club helping to vaccinate their small town

Dr Keri Rath recruited her club members to help distribute Covid vaccines to their New Mexico town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qmNMCF

Gordon Ramsay 'needed room to breathe' on new game show

The TV chef discusses his new BBC game show and how restaurants are coping in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aZ7Jsw

Decimalisation and the coin you really want to find in your change

To mark 50 years since decimalisation in the UK, an expert from The Royal Mint highlights recent coins of interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bangWR

Surviving rape: 'I'd watch TV and start feeling sick'

Martha was raped by a man she had trusted. She explains what it's been like trying to overcome this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b4LPo2

Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37eJbLi

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj

Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians

Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwpcAQ

New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings

Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWHxHL

Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u1PviP

How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daiH1j

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'I lost my hand when a soldier tried to rape me'

A teenager caught up in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict tells of her and her grandfather's near-death encounter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zk2Bd8

Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eJbLi

Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians

Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NwpcAQ

Covid-19: Hotel quarantine to come into force in UK

Travellers will pay £1,750 to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aitNzd

Claudia Lawrence: Father of missing chef dies aged 74

Peter Lawrence campaigned for families of missing people but never discovered his daughter's fate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dfne2q

The Papers: 'Jab milestone' and Harry and Meghan's 'joy'

A 15 million vaccinations landmark and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby news lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b7V7j6

Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1PviP

Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal

Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWwI8B

Mourid Barghouti: Leading Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti dies aged 77

Born before the state of Israel was created, Mourid Barghouti spent much of his life in exile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmBf0w

Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years

Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dabv5e

Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7WqC8

Hotel quarantine: What isolating in a hotel room is like

Under travel rules, Aaron has to spend three weeks in a hotel room in Hong Kong, and Jane is in a Sydney hotel for a fortnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rQcVpF

Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qkwsOF

TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language

TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jMThb7

Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OCnwGo

Covid: Home-schooling triplets mum tells parents to 'hang in there'

Esther, from Nottinghamshire, has filmed a video diary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37eS1Zn

Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3adOVGT

Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?

Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dc05hl

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will Covid be with us forever, like flu?

Vaccination is unlikely to provide a permanent defence, writes Dr John Wright, so Covid may never be eliminated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b2Z08L

Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rJw5NU

Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?

Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b54xeZ

Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII

A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qiqcqw

Neonatal pay: 'I was cheated out of time with my premature baby’

Campaigners and MPs are calling on the government to bring in pay and leave for parents of neonatal babies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3daVSKF

Covid: Michelin-starred restaurants sell gourmet burgers

Michelin-starred restaurants are relying on takeaways and cook-at-home boxes to survive the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tVSedM

Covid-19: Celebrating Valentine's Day during a pandemic

Covid-19 means that some people are having to find innovative ways to mark the day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tXUKjt

Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkwsOF

Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rJw5NU

Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?

Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b54xeZ

Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII

A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qiqcqw

Covid-19: Over-65s to receive jab in next phase of rollout in England

The clinically vulnerable are also being invited, as the rollout in England enters a new phase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qnyxcK

Renters: Eviction ban in England extended until March

Eviction notices, which were set to resume on 22 February, cannot now be served for another six weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tZhgZg

Devon twins celebrate 90th birthdays by moving in together

Pauline Vincent and Jacqueline Hetherington are living together for the first time since their 20s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d6sRQx

The Papers: 'Back in the pub garden' and 'final lockdown' call

The papers look at plans to reopen pubs and schools as Tory MPs press for an end to restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rVWIzl

Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adOVGT

Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?

Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dc05hl

Covid: What can families do over the half-term break?

With restrictions still in place, parents will need to be creative to keep the children entertained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jIaUZT

Cumbria coal mine: What is the controversy about?

Cumbrian councillors are reviewing their support for a controversial coal mine near Whitehaven. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tNvWe4

Tomas Soucek: West Ham midfielder's rise from rejection to Premier League star

Unwanted by second-tier clubs back home and considered clumsy, Tomas Soucek has emerged as one of this season's standout players. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jDheBA

Nasa's pioneering black women

The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OA96GP

Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLrOXn

Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital

The building of an expressway in Kenya's capital could divide Nairobi in more ways than one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tP3n01

Covid vaccine: Over-70s urged to get vaccine as UK nears target

The government is aiming to offer a vaccine to 15 million people in priority groups by Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZfrHKl

Brexit lorry chaos avoided as freight flows 'back to normal'

Internal government data says lorries are moving again, but some were empty as trade dropped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ag8XAL

The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'

Footage shows Russian police interrogating a supporter of Alexei Navalny while pushing him on to his dog's food bowl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqQCHW

Nasa's pioneering black women

The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OA96GP

Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?

The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tSoK0g

Steve Cotterill: Shrewsbury manager with Covid winning from hospital

Steve Cotterill is recovering in hospital but is still leading Shrewsbury Town from his sick bed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZfoRou

Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jLrOXn

Covid-19: The secret life of museums during lockdown

Museums and art galleries are closed but inside their walls, a select few people are busy at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jKumF7

How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aWsq8C

Post-Brexit trade: 'If you don't speak French, you're stuffed'

Three traders, three sets of problems, weeks into the UK-EU deal company complaints continue rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqONL9

Pakistan's Ali Sadpara: The climber who never came back from K2

Mohammad Ali Sadpara will be remembered as a versatile climber who was revered in his native Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZaPXwW

The 'saviour' loan apps that trapped pandemic-struck Indians

Hundreds of apps offering "instant" loans drew people who were out of work and desperate for cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aZAju6

Trump impeachment: Insurrection incitement charge a 'monstrous lie'

The ex-president's lawyers present evidence in the US Senate relating to the deadly Capitol riots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0uZ9O

Newspaper headlines: A 'road map' out of lockdown?

As the UK nears 15 million vaccinations, the front pages examine when lockdown might be eased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ql3Epk

Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?

The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tSoK0g

How Mike Pence became a villain in Trump world

A pro-Trump mob called the loyal former vice-president a traitor who should be hanged. What changed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLJftS

The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'

A leaked video shows Russian police interrogating protester Gennady Shulga while pushing him onto his dog's food bowl after a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NqQCHW

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5r1z6

Covid: Wales first in UK to reach February vaccine target

Everyone in top four priority groups will have been offered a Covid jab by Friday, ministers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aaOb5m

Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3acktwT

British Gymnastics: Abuse support helpline set to close after receiving 221 calls

A support helpline set up in response to abuse allegations within gymnastics is set to close after receiving 221 calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tPa8P7

Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rXH0Ur

Quiz of the week: Desert islands, Brexit and more Zoom drama

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tS9wIP

Forests the size of tennis courts

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tPfr19

The Sussex pensioner with a litter-picking 'obsession'

Ursula Pethick has been on daily walks, whatever the weather, determined to tidy up her local area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jIwH3x

LGBT History Month: Newcastle artists reflect on movement in Pride project

Four artists create new projects based on their memories and views of the LGBT movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qd45Sh

Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aUqGgd

Have lockdowns affected my child's physical and mental health?

Should parents of under-fives worry about Covid restrictions harming their child's development? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aeSVal

Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?

When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qeYFX9

Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on

Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aZHSRd

There's more to JC Stewart than his viral Friends parody

The singer, who has written with Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan, is poised for success in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0HWQX

Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d4keWp

Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive

People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d5hcBp

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d5r1z6

Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3acktwT

Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aUqGgd

Forests the size of tennis courts

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tPfr19

Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aciBEn

The Papers: 'Win for Meghan' and 'over-65s to get jab invites'

Many of Friday's front pages report on the Duchess of Sussex's victory in her high court privacy case against the Mail on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nnnql6

Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aciBEn

The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a799C8

Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3abc78V

Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3abc78V

NHS bureaucracy being cut to improve care

Health services and councils will be encouraged to work together as 2012 reforms are unpicked in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aXxSIe

Covid: Prisoners like 'caged animals' in lockdown jails

Prisoners have been locked in their cells for 90% of the day during pandemic, the prisons watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qgjQYY

Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition

Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkoHd2

Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage

Six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage, a new report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q4BNcJ

Egypt's revolution: 'The roar of the crowd shook my feet'

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/371TGS0

Liberty Barros: 'What is happening to my spine?'

Liberty, from Leicester, discovered she could bend her body in half while watching a Rihanna video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d0ktSt

Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q56VZA

Central African Republic: A country under siege

Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cY2vQA

Documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371TGS0

Myanmar coup: 'Down with the military - release our leaders!'

Protests are growing against Myanmar's army after its coup, with tens of thousands on the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rKFC78

Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel

The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371TphL

Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos

Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jAOhXf

The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a799C8

Covid-19: Kent variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jBiG7E

EU could cut UK out of financial markets - Andrew Bailey

The Bank of England governor says Brussels wants to "dictate" financial rules to the City of London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NgWLXa

Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aXvzVT

The Papers: 'Hols on hold' and over-70s 'must have jabs'

The transport secretary's warning that it is too soon to start making holiday plans features on many of Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rHVyXS

Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXvzVT

Central African Republic: A country under siege

Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cY2vQA

Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q56VZA

One in 10 teens in UK has tried hard drugs

A study of 20,000 young people finds a third have used cannabis and half admit to binge-drinking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rEMT8M

'Revealing' the unseen virus on film

Nicola Muirhead's manipulated photos capture the isolation of living with the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a34ReY

The woman who live-tweets inquests

George Julian live-tweets inquests of people with learning disabilities and autism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p9keXA

Covid-19 parosmia: 'Public toilets smell nice to me now'

NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z1EfVr

Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech

A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2igxS

Barbie has best sales in more than five years in lockdown boost

The pandemic has been good for the toy industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MHJO9f

'People appreciate the NHS but don't always think about the porters'

Life on the front line - as a porter during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aU4Ut3

Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4EmzH

West Side Story's Rita Moreno: 'J-Lo can't be sole representative' of Latinos

Oscar-winning Rita Moreno calls for more and better roles for Latin Americans working in film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jxSg6G

Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign

Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36XNVop

Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z4EmzH

Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign

Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36XNVop

Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLxu8j

Draghi: Call of duty for Italy's 'Super Mario'

With Italy's Mario Draghi set to become prime minister, Mark Lowen profiles the man who "saved the euro". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcO1Sr

Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government

The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryexUE

A behind-the-scenes peek into President Trump's diplomacy

A new BBC series explores former President Donald Trump's foreign policy through firsthand accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p61jwP

Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36XBWr1

Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36ZegCy

Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney: Hollywood duo complete Wrexham takeover

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of National League club Wrexham is finalised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36W4Vvm

The Papers: 'Travel crackdown' and cash for cladding crisis

The news that travellers to England could face up to 10 years in jail if they lie about high-risk journeys leads many of Wednesday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2FW56

Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36XBWr1

Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ZegCy

Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday

Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aRUcTE

Lockdown: How religious services have been changed by Covid

Three religious leaders tell Radio 1 Newsbeat how they've adapted their services in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nbox7n

Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe

Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aDP0CE

Covid: Why Australia's 'world-class' quarantine system has seen breaches

Australian cities have entered snap lockdowns over single breaches - what can be done to prevent them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a1ruAM

Covid: How I got through a winter lockdown

Tips on lockdown life in cold weather, from keeping your windows open to watching films in the bath. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IbQp9u

Whatever happened to local TV?

A decade ago, the government set out a plan for channels to be "a new voice for local communities". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tFMepu

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jwHRYT

Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

The UK-EU agreement came into force on 1 January 2021, but what other trade deals has the UK done? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XfjbIP

Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VRvzl

Trump impeachment: Supporters rioted 'of their own accord'

They say supporters of the ex-president rioted of their own accord, ahead of his impeachment trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p1HPJU

Covid: Support 'repeatedly skewed towards men', say MPs

Gender inequalities in the economy have been ignored during the pandemic, a Commons committee says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OkagGh

Newspapers concerned over government's FOI process

A Cabinet Office unit is alleged to have blocked request for information by journalists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YV7462

Covid: Why Australia's 'world-class' quarantine system has seen breaches

Australian cities have entered snap lockdowns over single breaches - what can be done to prevent them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1ruAM

Nourin Mohamed Siddig: The African art of reciting the Koran

Social media has revived African styles of Koranic recitation led by Sudan's Nourin Mohamed Siddig. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a6pPdf

Nirbhaya Fund: The gang rape victim's scheme that's not reaching women

India pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to curb violence against women. Where did the money go? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N65ifC

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwHRYT

Egypt's revolution: I saw the unimaginable happen

The BBC's Wael Hussein describes witnessing an uprising unfold in the heart of Cairo, 10 years on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N98IhO

Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cR1BoY

Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tCNV6V

Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jsXb98

The Papers: Call to tighten borders and PM 'puts faith in Oxford jab'

Prof Jonathan Van-Tam's remarks that the South African coronavirus variant is no cause for panic feature on many of the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aOXwPh

Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cR1BoY

Trump impeachment: The terror of being trapped in the US Capitol

Three members of Congress describe in vivid detail what they saw as rioters stormed the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZboXhb

Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe

Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDP0CE

Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide

A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3J4cM

Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide

A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q3J4cM

Disabled Derbyshire woman set to take on Parkrun

Alice Lee, 20, from Alfreton in Derbyshire, will take on the 5km challenge with a bespoke walker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rxec4C

Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'

Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39WfJLG

The computers rejecting your job application

A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MMIdyF

The myth and reality of the super soldier

China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tEH3WS

Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue

Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OfFoqq

Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRrjcL

Trump impeachment explained

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36R0DW6

Covid: 'Clean up' awarding of contracts, says Labour

The party will call for tougher transparency rules for spending and criticise the pandemic response. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oZ4OVG

Boohoo tells suppliers not to subcontract, raising job fears

The demand has caused concern among some suppliers about how they will pay to hire new workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oY7mUm

Abducted, trafficked or killed: The life of a sex worker in Sierra Leone

Africa Eye investigates the disappearance of a sex worker and uncovers abuse, trafficking and murder from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRDHd8

In pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change

Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Z7rTk

Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YVPQ8E

The papers: 'New jabs to beat variants' and 'Darcy's rage'

Plans to update Covid vaccines for booster jabs and the impact of Storm Darcy feature in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jqqWr7

Aids campaign: Thatcher 'fought against risky sex warnings'

Ex-health secretary Lord Fowler says the former PM had a "curious" attitude towards Aids awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rxnJc1

Trump impeachment explained

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36R0DW6