India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country

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Mars helicopter aces 4th flight, gets extra month of flying

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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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Family of Kansas teen killed by police blasts investigation as 'victim blaming'

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Myanmar junta says rockets fired at 2 air bases; no injuries

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90 people found in home as cops investigate kidnapping report, Texas police say

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3 more officers involved in arrest of woman with dementia placed on leave

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Biden ATF nominee made questionable statements about suppressors, automatic weapons

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US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum

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New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd ‘criminal’

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Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country

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'Rudy's an idiot' who 'drinks too much': Michael Cohen relishes Giuliani's legal woes and predicts he'll flip on Trump

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In his first months, Elizabeth City manager faces a major challenge on a national scale

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SpaceX making 1st US crew splashdown in dark since Apollo 8

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Will Biden officials renew ICE contract with GEO Group? It’s not off the table

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Family of rioter killed storming Capitol on 6 January plan to sue police over her death

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Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'

The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".

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Miami’s new police chief mulls the return of a controversial patrol vehicle pursuit tactic

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Full lockdown takes effect in Turkey, people leave cities

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Navalny "a horrible skeleton" in court appearance after hunger strike

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'Rudy's an idiot' who 'drinks too much': Michael Cohen relishes Giuliani's legal woes and predicts he'll flip on Trump

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Opposing View: Joe Biden's first 100 days in office have been a complete failure

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Fact check: Kamala Harris didn't say Joe Biden would 'do whatever the Chinese tell you' at debate

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Watch officers race to rescue woman from burning car after fiery crash in Georgia

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Where are Asian American communities growing the fastest? Not California

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Family of rioter killed storming Capitol on 6 January plan to sue police over her death

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Spotify reports strong Q1 revenue as Joe Rogan podcast exceeds expectations

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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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Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.

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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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Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country

Australians in India are the latest group to feel abandoned by their government amid virus fears.

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Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner Chloé 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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World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge to open in Portugal

Local residents tested out the 500m walkway, which spans a gorge in Portugal's Arouca Geopark.

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'Heartbreaking' return to St Vincent's volcano-hit 'red zone'

The BBC accompanies a school teacher back to a village in St Vincent's restricted volcano-damaged 'red zone'.

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Ransomware gangs target firms, schools and hospitals

More than 60 tech firm and law enforcement leaders want aggressive, urgent action against ransomware.

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Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84

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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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Ron DeSantis Does Disease

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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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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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Biden envoy: Afghan government won't collapse

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Social media companies building 'a society that is addicted, outraged, polarized,' critic tells senators

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How the lessons of Obama’s presidency shaped Biden’s go-big strategy

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Rudy Giuliani's neighbor said she saw the feds 'bringing out a lot of stuff' after raiding his Manhattan apartment

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Senate Democrats resist Biden’s plan to pay for $1.8 trillion package with new taxes

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Senate ready to consider police reform bill, which Democrats say ‘doesn’t go far enough’

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Senate and House panels battle for influence over Florida’s federal judge picks

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Overland Park councilman fined thousands for ignoring campaign finance violations

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Accident leaves deep sea mining machine stranded

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Genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida

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Biden’s first 100 days in numbers, from executive orders to vaccines

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An alligator in a suburban Lexington neighborhood? Well, no, but it’s a cousin.

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New legislation, guests – and no designated survivor: What we know about Biden’s address to Congress

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New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns

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Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled

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Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies

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Andrew Brown: Family of black man shot by US police demand more footage

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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?

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NYC mayor criticizes Supreme Court gun case

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Prince Andrew told to abandon secretive trust fund

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US Covid-19 guidance: Fully vaccinated people do not need masks outside

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NC may require some teachers to be fingerprinted, undergo criminal records check

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With car sales slumping, automakers turn to pay-as-you-go options to boost revenue

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James Carville says Democrats 'don't have the votes' to be 'more liberal' than Joe Manchin

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Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.

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Coronavirus cases are surging in Oregon.

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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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Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers

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Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation

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India Covid: 'Sister help us, doctor help us – you’re God'

What it's like working in an emergency room in India, as its devastating second Covid wave continues.

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Why a US photographer says 'sorry for the war'

Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities.

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Birds of Oz: The charming natives that found TikTok fame

A colourful set of Australian birds has attracted a surprise global following on social media.

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Leaked recording of Iran's top diplomat offers blunt talk

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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?

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Man stabbed to death protecting teen, her mom in grocery store attack, Illinois cops say

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Spokesman: Israel to deport dozens of African Hebrews

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Woman involved in fatal crash, on probation for 2014 death

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‘Intolerable.’ Teens seen in photo ‘re-enacting’ George Floyd death at NC high school

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Texas Capitol staffer alleges being drugged by lobbyist

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Man killed by LA police had been shot by officers before

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Indonesian brigadier general killed in 2-week Papua clash

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'Pop' fans: Biden kids, grandkids part of White House scene

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Palestinians celebrate as Israeli barriers come down after Jerusalem clashes

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Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California Ballot

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Race and the Coming Liberal Crackup

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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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Nigeria: The community that trades by barter instead of money

This Nigerian community still practices trade by barter, where goods are exchanged instead of money.

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Sofagate: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen blames sexism for Turkey chair snub

Ursula von der Leyen says a chair gaffe at a summit in Turkey only "happened because I am a woman".

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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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Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term

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ASEAN leaders tell Myanmar coup general to end killings

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Florida family accused of selling thousands of bottles of bleach marketed as Covid cure

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Some Americans are skipping their second coronavirus vaccine shots

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County commissioner calls for patience as protests continue in Elizabeth City, Raleigh

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Why so many epidemics originate in Asia and Africa – and why we can expect more

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Chadwick Boseman's death underscores colorectal cancer increase in younger adults and health gaps for African Americans

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Daniel Kaluuya wins best supporting actor

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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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2021 Oscar Winners: Complete List

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Two nominees took the assignment literally.

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The red carpet is pink.

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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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India Covid: Patients struggle at home as hospitals choke

India's Covid sick struggle to get treatment at home due to black marketing of oxygen and drugs.

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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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Kentucky’s GOP supermajority is shutting public out, shutting public schools down

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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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Protest in Yangon ahead of regional summit on Myanmar crisis

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Hopes of rescuing 53 sailors extinguished after Indonesian navy confirms vessel sank

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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

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Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike

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With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine

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Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

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Witness testifies he fired the shot that killed Durham Chinese restaurant owner

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On another lonely Anzac Day, solitary memorials stand out

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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest

Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.

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Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?

As Western troops prepare to go, there are concerns over the future of counter-terrorism operations.

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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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Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'

Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone.

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How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home

The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome.

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Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'

Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.

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Man stabbed to death intervening in fight by angry customer at Berwyn grocery store

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Federal prosecutors are considering charges against Derek Chauvin over an incident in 2017 when he knelt on a Black teen, ABC News reports

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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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Woman Charged For Assaulting Pet Owner in Brooklyn After Death of Instagram Star Cat

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Legislature’s voting reform bills are more tweaks than big changes. Are they needed?

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Exclusive: Lord Lister quits as Boris Johnson's Gulf envoy just months after taking on role

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Dad-daughter duo raked in millions selling items stolen from Target and CVS, feds say

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Florida lawmakers reach agreement on $200M school choice expansion

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Fact check: Ma'Khia Bryant did not approach police officers at the scene before shooting

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Moving to Myrtle Beach? Already own? This new tool says if your home is likely to flood.

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Construction to begin on wheelchair-accessible beach deck, upgraded park in Miami Beach

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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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Myanmar: Military chief set to make first foreign trip since coup

The Jakarta regional summit will be Min Aung Hlaing's first trip since the army took power in a coup.

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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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Iceland volcano eruption: Music video and wedding filmed at Fagradalsfjall

How an Icelandic band and a marriage ceremony made the most of spectacular scenes at Fagradalsfjall.

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George Floyd: Black Lives Matter protesters react to Chauvin conviction

Two young women who demonstrated after George Floyd's death react to Derek Chauvin's conviction.

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Tokyo Olympics: The challenges of training in a Covid pandemic

Athletes tell us what it's like training for the world's biggest sporting event during a pandemic.

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The real life nomads of Nomadland

Meet the Americans whose lives on the road inspired the Oscar nominated film.

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Bombing in hotel parking lot kills at least 4 in SW Pakistan

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More bodycam video out of fatal shooting of teen girl in Ohio

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Fact check: No evidence to back claim that man convicted for Floyd's murder was not Derek Chauvin

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Syria receives batch of UN vaccines to speed up virus fight

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Cop who fatally shot teen in Tennessee school bathroom won’t face charges, official says

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A Virginia GOP candidate for governor said Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict 'makes me feel sick'

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Mexico's drought reaches critical levels as lakes dry up

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Durham woman charged in fatal stabbing of boyfriend

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Brett Favre: It’s ‘Hard to Believe’ Derek Chauvin Intentionally Killed George Floyd

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Covid pandemic is over in Britain

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100 more people to be charged over Capitol riots, federal prosecutors warn

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Columbus Grapples With Police Shootings That Have Taken Black Lives

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The G.O.P. Is Getting Even Worse

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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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European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?

There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.

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Indonesia searching for missing submarine with 53 on board

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Black teenage girl in Ohio 'shot dead by police' as Derek Chauvin jury returns verdict

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Ohio police kill Black teenage girl, sparking protests

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Derek Chauvin held in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day

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Head-on crash in no passing zone kills driver, has passenger in hospital, SC cops say

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EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses

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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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