Friday, 30 April 2021
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.
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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.
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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.
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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
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Thursday, 29 April 2021
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
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Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.
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Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.
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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.
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Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner ChloƩ Zhao, pricey sneakers and Marcelo's civic duty
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model.
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The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People
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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
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Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.
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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis
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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?
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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns
The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.
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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.
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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns
The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.
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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen
More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.
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Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.
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Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.
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‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials
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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience
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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
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Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation
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Monday, 26 April 2021
John Kerry denies ever having discussed Israeli strikes in Syria with Iran’s foreign minister.
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West Virginia will give $100 savings bonds to people 16 to 35 who get vaccinated.
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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.
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Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California Ballot
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Marco Rubio’s ‘Woke Capital’ Tantrum
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In California, a campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom qualifies for the ballot.
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Gavin Newsom: California's governor faces recall election
Gavin Newsom was up for re-election in 2022, but will now probably face a vote this autumn.
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India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death
Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family.
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Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit
Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK.
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Covid-19 in India: Visual guide to the crisis
Maps, charts and graphics explaining what is happening and what the authorities are doing about it.
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
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Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.
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Sunday, 25 April 2021
The Chauvin verdict comes up in the opening monologue.
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From Denmark, “Another Round” wins international feature.
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Is an Activist’s Pricey House News? Facebook Alone Decides.
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Two nominees took the assignment literally.
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U.S. to Send Virus-Ravaged India Materials for Vaccines
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Men (and boys) are making big style statements.
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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.
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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?
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Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’
Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.
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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.
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Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
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Saturday, 24 April 2021
New Zealand hosts 50,000 fans in its largest concert since the pandemic began.
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Deputy Shoots Unarmed Man Repeatedly During 911 Call, Officials Say
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How to Watch the Oscars 2021: Date, Time and Streaming
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Premios Oscar 2021: fecha, hora y transmisiones
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After Fatal Shooting, North Carolina Sheriff Calls for Release of Video
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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.
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Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave
Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus.
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Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.
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Friday, 23 April 2021
Here’s how some states plan to respond to the lifting of the F.D.A. pause on Johnson & Johnson.
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Vaccines Made at Troubled Baltimore Plant Were Shipped to Canada and Mexico
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India Covid crisis: Did election rallies help spread virus?
Did campaigning for state elections in India help coronavirus to spread?
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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.
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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.
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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.
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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.
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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Thursday, 22 April 2021
Columbus Grapples With Police Shootings That Have Taken Black Lives
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The New York Times News Quiz, April 23, 2021
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Biden plans to nominate ocean scientist Rick Spinrad to head NOAA, the country’s premier climate science agency.
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ABC sells out ad space for the Oscars, even as fewer people are expected to watch.
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Britain Apologizes for Racism in World War I Memorials
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Republicans Look to Slash the Size of Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.
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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.
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Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Lydia Ko Stops Worrying About Winning, and Starts to Win Again
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Federal Inspectors Say More Vaccines at Troubled Plant May Be Contaminated
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Biden wants to change a Trump tax break that may not have helped poor areas as promised.
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Justice Dept. Opens Broad Inquiry Into Minneapolis Police
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