Investigators say a Trump aide took it upon himself to award hefty pandemic contracts.

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Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds

And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test and trace says.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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40 Years After Reagan, a Bet Big Government Can Get Something Done

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Clerk Who Questioned $20 Bill Watched Floyd Arrest With ‘Disbelief and Guilt’

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Investment Firm’s Collapse Put Unseen Risks on Full Display

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Matt Gaetz investigado por posible tráfico sexual, según fuentes

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Nationals Player Tests Positive for Virus Before Opening Day

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As Cuomo Sought $4 Million Book Deal, Aides Hid Damaging Death Toll

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Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says

A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing.

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Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan

The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change.

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Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer

The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control.

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Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?

Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown.

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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'

Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories.

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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’

Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'

People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Why April is a big month for your finances

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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Should airports be allowed to expand?

Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?

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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.

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'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

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A federal judge threw out a confidentiality agreement signed by a Trump campaign aide.

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For Syrians, the pandemic has increased the need for humanitarian assistance, but donations prove ‘woefully inadequate.’

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‘It Wasn’t Right’: Young Witnesses Offer Emotional Testimony in Chauvin Trial

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The Morning

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Baseball’s back, so teams are deciding whether their stadiums will continue to serve as vaccination venues.

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G. Gordon Liddy, Mastermind Behind Watergate Burglary, Dies at 90

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Biden to call for increase in corporate taxes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan.

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PK1EJO

Democrats debate their strategy for pushing through voting rights legislation.

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QOvhdj

Biden to Pay for Infrastructure Plan With 15 Years of Corporate Taxes

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Chauvin Trial: Day 2 Key Moments

By BY CHRISTINA KELSO AND LUCAS LILIEHOLM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3sGx3Ly

‘No Place for a Child’: Inside the Tent Camp Housing Thousands of Migrant Children

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Scenes from Day 2 of the Derek Chauvin trial.

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State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

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Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial

Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, has backed calls for the UK’s first ever National Aids Memorial.

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The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

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Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic

Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time.

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Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health

The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

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London house turned into House of Dreams work of art

Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998.

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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.

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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years

The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years.

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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic

A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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Canada suspends the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 55.

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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'

How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.

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‘No Excuse Not to Be Vaccinated’ in Texas, Which Expands Eligibility to All Adults

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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?

AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine.

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‘Believe Your Eyes,’ Prosecutor Tells Jury on First Day of Derek Chauvin Trial

By BY JOHN ELIGON, TIM ARANGO, SHAILA DEWAN AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2P9MP3l

Mike Pompeo grows more combative as he eyes 2024.

By BY LARA JAKES AND MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cyYtxj

Banks Face Billions in Losses as a Bet on ViacomCBS and Other Stocks Goes Awry

By BY KATE KELLY, MATT PHILLIPS, ANDREW ROSS SORKIN AND ALEXANDRA STEVENSON from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2QQLgrq

A reporter in Minneapolis breaks down Day 1 of the trial.

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And the winner is . . .

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Democrats start preparing a path for Biden’s spending plans, but it will be a bumpy one.

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With an Eye on 2024, a Rarely Bashful Pompeo Grows More Combative

By BY LARA JAKES AND MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3fqaKpN

Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’

By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE AND SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cxidkR

Need a Virtual Escape? Why Not Fly Above the Suez Canal.

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On the first day of the trial, Americans remembered George Floyd.

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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine

The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab.

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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US

Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.

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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance

It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port.

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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.

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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea

The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories.

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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.

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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety at the blaze in West Java province.

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Not just the Proms: An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall

Rule Britannia has had its place - but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard.

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An Asian-American Official Bared His Chest, Revealing Scars From His Army Service

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Do You Think You Can Tell How a Neighborhood Voted Just by Looking Around?

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New York becomes the first state to offer a Covid-19 vaccination digital pass.

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Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

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Inside America’s Most Interesting Magazine, and Media’s Oddest Workplace

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Paris doctors warn that hospitals may be overwhelmed as cases surge anew.

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Virus fader

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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U.S. Men Fail to Qualify for Olympic Soccer Tournament

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Getting to Yes: A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

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On Hallowed Ground

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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.

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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.

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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.

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If you’re considering a trip to Europe this summer, here’s what to keep in mind.

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Inmate Is Killed in Hostage Standoff at Oklahoma Jail

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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

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Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations

A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?

From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.

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Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music

This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform.

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.

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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

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'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'

Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year.

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Many U.S. graduations are curtailed again, but some commencements will go on without guests.

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Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown

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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.

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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet

Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group.

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.

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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.

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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book

A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old.

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Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh Sets Off Violent Protests

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Corrections: March 27, 2021

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More vaccine production sites have been approved in the E.U. to aid with recent vaccine shortfalls.

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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients.

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No Small Favor

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Covid: 'Christmas Day' for families as Wales lifts travel ban

From Saturday, the "stay local" rule will be scrapped, allowing unlimited travel within Wales.

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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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Sŵnami: 'Why can't we sing in Welsh and be successful?'

As streaming opens audiences to Welsh language bands, Sŵnami say it's getting easier to break through.

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Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister

Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn.

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'Ice-cream toothache' mystery explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

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Batley school protests: Identifying prophet row teacher 'unacceptable'

Making a teacher fear for their safety is "unacceptable", the equality commission chair says.

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Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'

The party promises to "build back better" from the pandemic as it launches its English elections push.

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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls

A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud.

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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?

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Baby goat, emu and goose make friends on Wiltshire farm

The three arrivals at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Wiltshire have become social media stars.

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Covid lockdown projects: How you danced, wrote, ran and invented games

You told us what projects kept you going in lockdown, from dancing to writing and inventing games.

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Advocates are pushing for D.C. statehood to be included in a broader voting rights bill.

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