Some 30,000 people north of Denver are told to leave their homes and a state of emergency is declared.
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021
From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year?
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The Corozal: Scottish dredger that helped build the Panama Canal
Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.
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2021 viral videos: The social media moments India celebrated
From the 'pawri' girl to the tiny Covid warrior, here are the social media moments India celebrated.
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The 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson
The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing.
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Cape Verde: Drone delivers medical supplies to remote islands
Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde.
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Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English
Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language.
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Long Before Divorce, Bill Gates Had Reputation for Questionable Behavior
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Elon Musk rejects claim he is hogging space
His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project.
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There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing
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What does future warfare look like? It's here already
There's one area where the West is falling dangerously behind Russia and China - hypersonic missiles.
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15 films to look out for in the Oscars race
With the gong-giving season picking up steam, we look at the possible nominees for the big awards.
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Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls
A jury in New York convicts her of recruiting and trafficking teenagers in a "pyramid of abuse".
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Stand News: Police arrest six from Hong Kong independent news outlet
The six staff members were arrested on charges of "conspiracy to publish a seditious publication".
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Spelling Bee Forum
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A Lavish Tax Dodge for the Ultrawealthy Is Easily Multiplied
By Jesse Drucker and Maureen Farrell via NYT Business https://ift.tt/3zcpos...
Video Shows Chaos and Violence at Scene of Los Angeles Police Shooting
By Jill Cowan and Christine Chung via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FBNy2...
As Omicron Surges, Officials Shorten Isolation Times for Many Americans
By Benjamin Mueller and Isabella Grullón Paz via NYT Health https://ift.tt/3Fz5WZ...
Stream These 9 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in January
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John Madden: Legendary NFL coach and commentator dies at 85
John Madden, the much-loved American football coach and commentator, has died aged 85.
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Boeing 737 Max: Indonesia lifts ban after 2018 Lion Air crash
The announcement came just a day after Ethiopian Airlines said it would resume 737 Max flights.
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Biodiversity: The tale of the 'un-extinct' fish
A Mexican fish species has been "brought back from extinction" after a decades-long rescue mission.
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Music preview 2022: The biggest releases, tours and films
What will Britney do now she's free of her conservatorship, and who's releasing new music in 2022?
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I Took Ketamine for My Depression. Things Got Pretty Weird.
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This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Thinking
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Australia: Hundreds given false Covid results in Sydney lab error
At least 886 people were told they did not have Covid, when they in fact had tested positive.
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A Rogue Climber Running From the Law Was Fleeing His Own Trauma
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Paing Takhon: Myanmar celebrity gets three years jail for mass protests
Paing Takhon, who has millions of fans, took part in protests against a military coup.
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Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN
The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public.
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Ashes: Australia thrash feeble England to retain Ashes at Melbourne
England surrender the Ashes on the morning of the third day of the third Test as Australia crush them by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG.
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Monday, December 27, 2021
Desmond Tutu: South Africa mourns anti-apartheid hero
The nation is holding a week of commemorative events after the clergyman's death at the age of 90.
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Covid: Travel chaos spills into new week
More than 1,300 flights are scrapped on Monday, capping off a tough festive period for travellers.
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Climate change: Huge toll of extreme weather disasters in 2021
Floods and storms connected to rising temperatures have had a huge impact on people worldwide.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes first pandemic-era film to top $1bn
It beat Chinese Korean War epic The Battle of Lake Changjin to be the highest grossing film of 2021.
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Roe v Wade US abortion rights lawyer Sarah Weddington dies
Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court case that legalised abortions in the US.
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Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish
Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity.
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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.
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Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger
Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime.
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Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'
He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others.
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How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.
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India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public.
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Demi Skipper plans to keep trading after hairpin-to-house swap
TikToker Demi Skipper made headlines this month when she successfully traded items until she got a house.
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
Deadly bombing at restaurant packed for Christmas
Six people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in eastern DR Congo.
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Myanmar: Charity staff missing after deadly 'army attack'
Save the Children says troops killed 38 people and burned their bodies in eastern Kayah state.
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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve.
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Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75
Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom.
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Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps
Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations.
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Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media
Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling.
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The Chinese mother backing bigger families
Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children.
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As Omicron Spreads and Cases Soar, the Unvaccinated Remain Defiant
By Jack Healy, Noah Weiland and Richard Fausset via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eoGxF...
Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells
Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think.
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
Covid: US airlines scrap hundreds of flights amid Omicron surge
Airlines say they are experiencing Covid-related staffing shortages over the busy Christmas period.
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Judge Upholds His Block on New York Times Coverage of Project Veritas
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A member of the K-pop band BTS tests positive for Covid.
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He Paid $30 for a Drawing. It Could Be a Renaissance Work Worth Millions.
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‘Don’t Look Up’ Review: Tick, Tick, Kablooey
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Booster protection wanes against symptomatic Omicron infections, British data suggests.
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In pictures: World celebrates Christmas
For the second year running, fewer people are attending festive events because of the Covid outbreak.
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SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell key auction
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island.
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Climate change: Lapland reindeer gone astray in search for food
Herders are struggling to find thousands of reindeer that have run away in search of food.
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No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict
With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis.
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Art: 'People amazed I fold paper for a living, then they see it'
Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years.
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French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape
No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns.
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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.
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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.
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Friday, December 24, 2021
Daunte Wright shooting: Key moments in the trial of Kimberly Potter
The trial saw emotional testimonies and dramatic bodycam footage of the fatal shooting.
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Joan Didion, ‘New Journalist’ Who Explored Culture and Chaos, Dies at 87
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Covid: Ecuador makes vaccination mandatory for most citizens
All those from the age of five must be jabbed, although people with medical reasons are exempt.
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Daunte Wright death: US 'Taser mixup' ex-officer guilty of manslaughter
The April shooting led to days of demonstrations against police killings of black men.
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How Exercise Affects Metabolism and Weight Loss
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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor speaks about his past "consensual" relationships with students from his acting school.
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Kashmir fury at India's plan to redraw voting map
Kashmiris fear India's draft proposal to redraw constituency lines will limit their choice of leader.
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Is this the world's largest virtual fashion show?
Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits.
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How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic
Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles.
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Pillar of Shame: Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square statue removed
Workers at the University of Hong Kong dismantle the sculpture commemorating the 1989 massacre.
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Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge
As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave.
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Roman-era 'Good Shepherd' ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck
Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus.
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Maasai TikTokers wowing Bollywood fans
Tanzanian siblings Kili and Neema Paul lip sync perfectly in Hindi, accruing millions of followers.
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Saving Kyrgyzstan reindeer from brink of extinction
Kyrgyzstan used to be home to thousands of reindeer but now there are as few as 400 left.
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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief
The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.
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Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? And other questions
What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders.
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Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades
At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain.
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Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea
The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Men's singles finally riding the fast shuttle in Indian badminton
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Abducted Haiti missionaries describe daring escape
The group, including four children, navigated by the stars as they trekked through the bush to freedom.
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WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fears
"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," warns the World Health Organization's head.
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Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV
Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.
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Indian Christians fear attacks or jail over conversions
Christians in Karnataka state say attacks against them have grown ahead of a new anti-conversion law.
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Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president
Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state.
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How Covid deepened America's teacher shortages
Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse.
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Saudi-led coalition forces target Yemeni airport in air strike
Saudi state media claimed that UN aid workers were warned to leave the airport ahead of the strike.
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Covid: An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled - WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans.
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Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year
The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.
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Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school
An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.
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Monday, December 20, 2021
Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings
Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them.
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Tortured to death: Myanmar mass killings revealed
A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar's military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death.
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Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest
The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political.
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Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53
The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit.
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Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.
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Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.
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Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks
The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Gonzalez stunner gives Barcelona late 3-2 win over Elche
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Dortmund loss at Hertha leaves Bayern nine points clear
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Andy Murray says clear-thinking key on road back to top
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Australia a better team in all facets of Test cricket: Vaughan
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Rahul appointed Kohli's deputy for Test series in South Africa
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BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.
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Chileans divided ahead of presidential run-off
The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist.
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Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days
Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year.
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UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia
Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance.
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Srikanth beats Lakshya, becomes first Indian man to enter world c'ships final
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Rublev eases past Murray to win Abu Dhabi exhibition event
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Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
India and Pakistan: The students in jail for praising the wrong cricket team
An Indian student's family calls for his release after he was arrested for celebrating Pakistan's victory.
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Ghislaine Maxwell defence rests as she calls case 'unproven'
The defence struggled to produce witnesses on Friday and only nine out of a proposed 35 testified.
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Gardener Omar Raddad wins fight to re-open notorious murder case
A Moroccan gardener convicted of the notorious killing of a French heiress is fighting to clear his name.
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Kim Potter: 'Taser mix-up' ex-officer weeps in manslaughter testimony
Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the "chaotic" fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
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Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral
A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media.
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TikTok says US school shooting threats not credible
Security around some US schools is stepped up in response to supposed violent threats going viral.
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Millipede with more legs than any known animal discovered in Australia
The millipede, discovered in Australia, has more than 1,300 legs and is believed to live on fungi.
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80,000 Honey Bees Found in Wall of Shower (Also, 100 Pounds of Honey)
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Philippines typhoon Rai: Month-old baby rescued in a tub
Thousands have been evacuated as the storm brought 165km/h (103 mph) winds and heavy rain.
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RAF Typhoon jet shoots down 'small hostile drone' in Syria
It is the first time the RAF has shot down enemy aircraft since the Falklands nearly 40 years ago.
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Haiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries
The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang.
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments
A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence.
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Cummins ruled out, Smith leads Australia in Adelaide Test
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Usain Bolt: Mario Kart helped me become Olympic champion
Usain Bolt's been talking to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue
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Inside the fight for Bangladesh's independence
The author of the Bangladesh constitution on working with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine
Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed.
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Logic's 1-800-273-8255 led to call surge to suicide line, study suggests
Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after.
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bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69
Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends".
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares
The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences.
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Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis
The landmark move is expected to be followed by more European countries.
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Kentucky tornadoes: I spent my 40th birthday trapped under rubble
Kyanna Parsons-Perez never imagined that her 40th birthday would be spent pinned to the floor of the Mayfield candle factory.
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Russia told to pay compensation to woman whose hands were cut off
Europe's top human rights court says authorities failed to protect her against domestic violence.
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Pakistan outlast West Indies to take T20I series
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Phillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease
US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Tom Holland: 'There are kids who look up to Spider-Man'
Spider-Man: No Way Home is Tom Holland's third solo film and his sixth as part of the Avengers.
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Larry Nassar abuse survivors to receive $380m settlement
Hundreds of women abused by the ex-US gymnastics team doctor reach a settlement with USA Gymnastics.
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How much does the diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 matter?
The Winter Olympics have been hit by a flurry of protests from governments in the West.
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Canada apologises for 'scourge' of military sexual misconduct
Eleven of Canada's top brass have been removed from their posts in connection with sexual misconduct.
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Koffi Olomidé cleared of rape but convicted of holding dancers
A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will.
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Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas to face Westminster magistrates
Mrs Sacoolas returned to the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf.
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India to host Afghanistan for three ODIs in March 2022
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Monday, December 13, 2021
France resists US challenge to its values
The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US.
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Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'
A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it".
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Indian police 'foil man's attempt to fake death'
Officers say he murdered another man to try to fake his own death to avoid being returned to prison.
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The Big Question: Could Peloton Sue Over Its ‘And Just Like That’ Appearance?
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Verstappen wins F1 world title, Mercedes protest
Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
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Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet
The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens.
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Covid in Austria: Mass protest in Vienna against measures
Austria has become the first country in the EU to make vaccinations mandatory, from February.
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Mexico truck crash: 'I woke up 50 metres from the truck'
A survivor of a crash that killed 54 speaks to the BBC about the people who did not survive.
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The Nigerian woman whose life changed when she visited a leprosy colony
A Nigerian woman living in the US never imagined that leprosy still existed in her home country.
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The priests navigating Colombia's conflict zones
Catholic clergy are sometimes the only ones who can access areas where armed groups are active.
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Meth and heroin fuel Afghanistan drugs boom
With a collapsing economy and severe drought, Afghanistan’s drug trade is on the rise.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Kentucky hit by 'worst ever tornadoes'
More than 70 people died in Kentucky in Friday night's storms, including dozens in a candle factory, and the death toll is expected to rise above 100.
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ICYMI: Scuba-diving Santa and other festive moments
Why has Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for diving gear and skis this week?
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Biden: US will do whatever is needed to help Tornado victims
US president Joe Biden speaks to the country after states have been hit by deadly tornadoes.
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Alan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space
Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961.
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Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims
The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s.
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
The woman who digs for the truth in mass graves
Mercedes Doretti has dedicated her life to searching for victims of war and state violence, as part of the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team.
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Mexico truck crash: Officials working to identify over 50 victims
More than 50 people. thought to be migrants from Central America, were killed in the crash.
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Finnish teacher who secretly taught IS children in Syrian camps by text
Using WhatsApp, Ilona Taimela found a novel way to educate Finnish children held in a Syrian camp.
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Week in pictures: 4-10 December 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Ros Atkins on… Compulsory Covid vaccinations
Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates.
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Kashmir killings: The families still waiting for bodies of loved ones
Relatives of people killed by security forces during encounters say they have little hope of justice.
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Ghislaine Maxwell prosecutors rest their case
Prosecutors have said Ms Maxwell ran "a pyramid scheme of abuse" with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Indonesia volcano: Volunteers struggle to recover the dead, metres deep in ash and mud
The effort to recover bodies is continuing in Indonesia, after the eruption of Mount Semeru last week.
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Mexico truck crash: 'There are so many dead'
At least 54 people have been killed, and scores more injured, after a truck rolled in southern Mexico.
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Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division.
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Friday, December 10, 2021
The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes
In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes.
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Mothers reborn: The surprising benefits of lifelike dolls
Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic dummies, and for some women, they serve a deeper purpose.
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Astroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt
The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas.
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US-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq
Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS.
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How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could spill over into Europe
A senior Western intel official warns war would have far-reaching consequences on the continent.
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Manipur survive penalty shootout to win women's national football title
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Goallball player Sevda Altunoluk: 'I am the world's best'
Sevda Altunoluk believes in empowering visually impaired people by encouraging them to compete in sport.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I want to say what I think’
The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights.
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Tiger Woods will make his return at PNC Championship alongside son Charlie
Tiger Woods will make his comeback playing alongside son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Florida next week.
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UK and Canada join diplomatic boycott of China Winter Olympics
The two nations say their diplomats will not attend the games, citing Chinese human rights abuses.
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Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art
The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman.
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A Meeting With Maxwell Led to Years of Sex With Epstein, Accuser Says
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Starc strike delivers another Harmison moment in Ashes opener
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Jury sees never-before-seen photos of Epstein and defendant
FBI agents submit previously unseen photo evidence as third accuser testifies in Maxwell trial.
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US father fired on Zoom describes 'callous' call
Dad of five Christian was one of 900 Better.com employees laid-off on a Zoom call, weeks before Christmas.
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Bitcoin 'founder' to keep 1m Bitcoin cache
A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars.
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Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals
Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers.
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Amazon services down for thousands of users
Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa.
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The Pandemic Has Your Blood Pressure Rising? You’re Not Alone.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Team India's gains from series against New Zealand
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Virat Kohli worships Test match cricket, says Ravi Shastri
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Ajaz Patel hands over 10-wicket ball, match T-shirt to MCA's upcoming museum
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2nd Test: India beat NZ by 372 runs for their biggest ever win
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Injured Anderson set to miss opening Ashes Test: Report
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Olympic champion Jacobs to return to action in February
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Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.
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Selection headaches for Team India ahead of South Africa tour
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Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18
Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way.
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'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'
After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun.
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Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone.
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David Gulpilil: Profound legacy of a trailblazing Aboriginal actor
A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations.
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Helping trans people escape death in their home countries
Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries.
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'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'
Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice.
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Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story
Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal.
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Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago.
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Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible
The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview.
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Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble
Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban.
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Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Indonesia volcano: 'The volcano destroyed our houses - we need help'
Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia.
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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.
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Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.
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US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.
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Monday, December 6, 2021
Daniil Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup title
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Ezri Konsa on song as Aston Villa come back to beat Leicester City 2-1
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Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.
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Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party.
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2nd Test Live: India on verge of series victory against New Zealand on Day 4
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Axar Patel relishes dream year, says he wants to improve
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Live Cricket Score, India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 4
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Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal.
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Tennis governing body to keep playing in China
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people".
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Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond.
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The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.
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Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.
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Bob Dole, Old Soldier and Stalwart of the Senate, Dies at 98
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Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting.
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How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout
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