Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray.

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Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected.

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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.

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Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.

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Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020.

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Have US police departments become too militarised?

President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.

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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.

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Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England

PM hails "milestone" in the race to vaccinate the most vulnerable, after a record day for UK jabs.

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The school teachers helping struggling families in Covid lockdown

A school in the Wirral is helping families struggling to get by during the national lockdown.

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Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far?

It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU.

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says

It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says

It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.

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The Papers: 'Vaccine victory', and Captain Tom in hospital

Monday's front pages feature a "crucial milestone" being hit in care homes as the UK sees a record high of jabs.

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शनिवार, 30 जनवरी 2021

Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers

"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.

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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.

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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.

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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.

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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%.

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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.

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Coronavirus: 'Life will never be the same, for me it's better'

Kellie Larkin has cerebral palsy, is quadriplegic, non-verbal and communicates through a computer.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "winter scenes".

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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.

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UK's first Covid evacuees: 'I wish I'd stayed in Wuhan and missed flight'

Twelve months ago, 83 Britons fled Wuhan, the Covid-19 epicentre, but some wish they had never left.

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100,000 Covid deaths: ‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died’

Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them.

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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?

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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.

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'When my name was butchered at school it made me feel different'

Yewande Biala has spoken about how mispronunciations of her name affect her, and other women agree.

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Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case

A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.

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Swedish Covid nurse to watch entire film festival alone in lighthouse

Swedish nurse Lisa Enroth will spend a week living alone in a lighthouse watching 60 movies.

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The Papers: EU 'vaccine blunder', and sport betting logo 'ban'

Fallout from the EU's U-turn on vaccine export controls features prominently on Sunday's front pages.

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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".

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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".

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Poland abortion ban: Thousands protest for third day

Thousands march through the streets of Warsaw, chanting "freedom, equality, abortion on demand".

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The Papers: 'EU vaccine war explodes', and Oxford jab 'attack'

The EU's attempt to add controls on the export of jabs to the UK dominates the front pages.

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GameStop: Who is winning the market battle?

Novice investors are trying to beat Wall Street professionals at their own game.

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गुरुवार, 28 जनवरी 2021

Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'

Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change.

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The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance

Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge.

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Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance.

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The Papers: 'Union vacc' and EU jab rollout nearing 'crisis'

The front pages report on trial results from a new Covid vaccine and supply shortages in Europe.

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बुधवार, 27 जनवरी 2021

English National Opera lessons for long Covid sufferers

The English National Opera's singing coach gives long Covid sufferers breathing space.

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Covid: Black over-80s 'half as likely' to have been vaccinated

A unique study of millions of patient records identifies "substantial" differences in vaccine coverage.

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Covid: Living through lockdown in a high-rise flat

The continuing lockdown in England is tough for everyone but what's it like if you have limited space at home?

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Covid-19: US regulators issue warning over 'toxic' Mexico hand sanitisers

Dangerous levels of toxic ingredients are found in many alcohol-based sanitisers imported to the US.

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Jagtar Singh Johal: Scot 'forced to sign blank confession' in India

Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in an Indian jail without conviction for more than three years.

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Boris Johnson to visit Scotland despite Nicola Sturgeon warning

The PM will use the trip to argue the Covid response illustrates the strengths of the UK working together.

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Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic

Families loaded up on the latest technology and sales increased in China.

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The Papers: 'No EU can't have our jabs' and 'schools out'

The papers focus on a row over the supply of Covid jabs to the EU and the timeline for reopening schools.

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मंगलवार, 26 जनवरी 2021

Covid: Will the UK's pubs stay shut until May?

Previous lockdowns suggest hospitality could be facing one of the longest routes back to normality.

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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.

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Dave Grohl: 'I dreamt I was shot in the back'

The Foo Fighters' frontman on the apocalyptic dreams that inspired his band's new album.

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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan

The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.

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California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen.

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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan

The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.

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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy

Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record.

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The Papers: Front pages mark UK's 100,000 Covid deaths

Wednesday's papers reflect on the number of Britons who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Yellen to be first female US Treasury secretary

Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary in Senate vote

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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans

The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.

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Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US

Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.

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The Papers: Quarantine hotels plan and holidays 'under threat'

The front pages focus on proposals to force some arrivals to the UK to self-isolate in hotels.

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रविवार, 24 जनवरी 2021

Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.

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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far

Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.

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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment

The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.

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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?

It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.

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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.

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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'

BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".

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Travellers: Shocking lack of pitches for families, charity warns

Only 18 out of 251 authorised traveller sites have any free spaces, research from a charity suggests.

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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled

About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.

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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments

The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas.

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Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a 'cruel joke'

Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems.

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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.

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The Papers: Schools out 'till Easter' for 'lost generation' kids

Many of Monday's papers lead with calls from parents and MPs for schools to reopen in England.

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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'

The fast fashion retailer is purchasing the brand, but not its stores or staff, the BBC understands.

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शुक्रवार, 22 जनवरी 2021

The Papers: UK 'feeling the strain' but gets vaccine 'boost'

Saturday's papers lead with Boris Johnson's warning that the UK Covid-19 variant may be more deadly.

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गुरुवार, 21 जनवरी 2021

The vehicle that got a village smiling

When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.

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Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UK

The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.

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Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'

The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.

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Covid: Half of early-years staff ‘don’t feel safe’

Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access to vaccines.

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Covid: Museums and galleries 'fighting for survival', Art Fund says

A national charity renews its plea for donations to help museums hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Police arrest 320 dangerous UK child sex offenders

Investigators have been targeting offenders who operate online since the first coronavirus lockdown.

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Covid: Fire Brigades Union safety demands 'unworkable', says report

A report criticises the union after it told its members not to volunteer due to safety concerns.

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Covid: How a £20 gadget could save lives

Doctors say people should buy a pulse oximeter to monitor their oxygen levels at home.

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Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths

A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.

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Dartford mother-of-three died after liposuction in Turkey

Abimbola Ajoke Bamgbose had been fed up with people asking if she was pregnant, an inquest hears.

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Newspaper headlines: £500 Covid payment and flood devastation

Friday's front pages suggest ministers are considering making a cash payment to everyone who tests positive.

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बुधवार, 20 जनवरी 2021

Covid: House hunters travelling 'hundreds of miles' to view homes

Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday.

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Elephants counted from space for conservation

Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.

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Newspaper headlines: 'New dawn for America' as Joe Biden takes over

Thursday's front pages are dominated by the inauguration of the 46th US president in Washington DC.

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मंगलवार, 19 जनवरी 2021

Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece

The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.

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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges

With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?

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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer

Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.

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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms

It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems.

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Newspaper headlines: 'It's the back of Trump' and 'vaccine pivot'

Wednesday's front pages focus on Joe Biden's inauguration later as the 46th US president.

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Donald Trump's farewell: We did what we came to do

"We did what we came to do - and so much more," Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.

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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says successor

The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says.

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Conquering K2 in winter 'together'

The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.

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Female child sex abuse 'remains taboo' while victims struggle

Female perpetrated child sexual abuse remains taboo, experts say - while victims struggle to report it.

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Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers

Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday.

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'I'm stranded at Madrid Airport'

Lisbet Stone was turned away from her flight to London due to having an outdated covid test.

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Newspaper headlines: Jab complacency fears and smart motorway inquest

Tuesday's front pages report fears that millions of people could ignore Covid rules once they are vaccinated.

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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.

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Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?

The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him.

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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.

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Covid: UK travel corridors closure to come into force

Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in.

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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.

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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.

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Kori, nine, says transplant gives him 'another chance at life'

Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

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The Papers: 'Hope in the post' as '5 million more offered jab'

Monday's papers focus on news that over-70s in England will be invited to get a Covid jab this week.

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शनिवार, 16 जनवरी 2021

The man startling millions of starlings with lasers

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

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Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England

It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets.

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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer

The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June.

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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

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Lockdown mental health: Tips for helping your child

Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.

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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.

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Magicians mark 100 years of 'sawing woman in half' trick

Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hobby'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby".

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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.

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Avenue Beat: How do the F2020 singers avoid becoming a one-hit wonder?

Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next?

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Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination

Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.

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Will the Trump corporate backlash make a difference?

After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations".

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Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.

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Covid-19 vaccines: Prince William 'proud' of Queen and duke for getting jabs

The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff.

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The Papers: 'Quarantine hotels' and jab for over-18s 'by June'

Sunday's front pages include new plans for Covid vaccines, and lifting lockdown restrictions.

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Covid vaccine patients treated to live organ music at Salisbury Cathedral

People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.

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शुक्रवार, 15 जनवरी 2021

The Papers: 'Fortress Britain' and 'modern miracle workers'

Most of Saturday's front pages focus on a decision to shut down all travel corridors to the UK.

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गुरुवार, 14 जनवरी 2021

बुधवार, 13 जनवरी 2021

Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?

Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say?

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Moment Trump impeached for second time

The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days.

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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president

Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.

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Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'

US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully.

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Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?

Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment.

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Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses

It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue.

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The Papers: 'Over 21m jabs now in UK', and Trump impeached

The vaccine rollout and the latest from the US leads most of Thursday's newspaper front pages.

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Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses

It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue.

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Covid-19: New test rule for UK arrivals pushed back to Monday

The rules were meant to come into force early on Friday morning.

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मंगलवार, 12 जनवरी 2021

Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'

Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren.

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Is seeing your doctor on online working?

The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits.

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The Papers: Patients 'sent to hotels' and jab rollout concerns

The coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout continue to dominate the newspaper front pages.

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Free school meals: Minister demands 'urgent improvement'

It comes after footballer Marcus Rashford said images of food parcels online were "not good enough".

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Earl of Strathmore admits sex attack at Glamis Castle home

The Earl of Strathmore attacked a woman in her room during an event he was hosting at Glamis Castle.

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Cramlington woman celebrates 100th birthday with covid jab

Isabella Curry said she now feels safe and will be able to go out and meet friends soon.

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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion

A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.

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Being a TikTok influencer without the internet

Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region.

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Retail sales in 2020 worst on record, says BRC trade body

A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling.

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20-year-old Covid patient couldn't tell parents 'I love you'

A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid.

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Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time

More than a third of people using screens more during lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests.

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Ocean pollutants 'have negative effect on male fertility'

Harbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects.

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The Papers: Lockdown rules latest, and PM's bike ride

There are a mix of stories on Tuesday's newspaper front pages.

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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.

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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list

Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.

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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.

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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?

Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.

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Covid: Mass vaccination centres to open in England

Hundreds of GP-led and hospital services will also open this week as the vaccination programme ramps up.

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Covid deaths: The emergency mortuary in a Surrey woodland

BBC home editor Mark Easton has visited an emergency body storage facility in Surrey dealing with the rising number of Covid deaths.

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Covid: Record number of small firms 'set to close'

Without more help to counter the pandemic, a quarter of a million firms could go, an industry body says.

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