Fresh food exporters are struggling to get their produce to market as a shortage of food-grade shipping containers and lengthy delays at international ports take a toll.
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Fresh food exporters are struggling to get their produce to market as a shortage of food-grade shipping containers and lengthy delays at international ports take a toll. Shipping container shortage puts the squeeze on Australian exporters amid supply chain crunch
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Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow.
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Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'
Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds.
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Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.
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Queensland's resources sector is bucking economic trends by hitting an employment rate high with 78,000 jobs — the highest since 2013. Queensland mining industry sees jobs boom despite pandemic pressures
Queensland's resources sector is bucking economic trends by hitting an employment rate high with 78,000 jobs — the highest since 2013.
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Frances Strawberries lies a few kilometres from the Victorian border, but travel restrictions weren't behind the operation's decline, according to Samantha Frost. Pick-your-own-fruit farm shuts down — but not because of COVID-19, owner says
Frances Strawberries lies a few kilometres from the Victorian border, but travel restrictions weren't behind the operation's decline, according to Samantha Frost.
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Melbourne Polytechnic will offer the first ever accredited beekeeping qualification in Victoria in a bid to tackle to the national shortage of apiarists. Beekeepers to be 'qualified in a trade' as interest in industry soars
Melbourne Polytechnic will offer the first ever accredited beekeeping qualification in Victoria in a bid to tackle to the national shortage of apiarists.
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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals
Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray.
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Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women
In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected.
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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.
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Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers
See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says
It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup.
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Saba Sahar: 'I survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban'
Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.
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Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020.
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Have US police departments become too militarised?
President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.
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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'
An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.
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Young Russian men, many from elite families, left one of the world's coldest climates in the 1920s to grow peanuts in formidable tropical heat — where they later found hardship and air raids during WWII. How aristocratic 'White Russians' became peanut farmers in the NT town of Katherine
Young Russian men, many from elite families, left one of the world's coldest climates in the 1920s to grow peanuts in formidable tropical heat — where they later found hardship and air raids during WWII.
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Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines
The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.
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Somalia al-Shabab militants attack hotel in Mogadishu
Explosions and gunfire are heard at the scene of the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu.
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Navalny protests: Hundreds in Moscow detained by police
Unauthorised protests take place to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Tigray crisis: 'Genocidal war' waged in Ethiopia region, says ex-leader
Tigray's ousted leader accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean forces of committing atrocities.
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Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi
Deputy Prime Minister Benny Gantz has criticised "unequal enforcement" of rules over the gathering.
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Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians
It is the first such transfer, amid disagreement over who is responsible for inoculations.
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Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract
Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's contract.
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Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM
We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says.
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UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP
If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people.
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Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77
The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history.
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Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive
Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive.
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial
Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial.
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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa
From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app.
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Russia braces for latest Navalny protests
Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny.
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Covid vaccination: LA Dodgers stadium closed by protests
Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium on Saturday.
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Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers
"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.
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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death
The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.
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The Kimberley's biggest flock of goats and lambs have been very busy keeping multi-million dollar Indian sandalwood plantations free of invasive weeds in WA's Ord Valley. When it comes to weed control, the Kimberley's cutest farmhands aren't kidding around
The Kimberley's biggest flock of goats and lambs have been very busy keeping multi-million dollar Indian sandalwood plantations free of invasive weeds in WA's Ord Valley.
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The Queensland town's show attracted record entries this year as organisers did their best to "keep it simple" and safe. For workers who'd been off the road for almost a year, it was an emotional return. Stanthorpe bucks ag show cancellation trend with 'standard setting' event
The Queensland town's show attracted record entries this year as organisers did their best to "keep it simple" and safe. For workers who'd been off the road for almost a year, it was an emotional return.
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Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'
Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn.
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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.
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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'
Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.
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India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi
Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed.
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Marseille v Rennes match called off after 300 fans attack training centre
Marseille's match at home to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday.
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UAE to offer citizenship to 'talented' foreigners
The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but does not usually grant citizenship rights.
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In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city
Why did 3,000 sheep cross the road? That and more in our weekly video round-up: In Case "Ewe" Missed It.
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Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork
Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam.
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Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets
Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.
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Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his
Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy.
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'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34
The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said.
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Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left HolguÃn
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern HolguÃn for a short trip to Guantánamo province.
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Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'
The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out".
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican
Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives.
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In the past five years, a 320-acre site on South Australia's Limestone Coast has grown from a little vineyard to a brewery, barley farm, veggie patch, restaurant and spirits producer. Solar, lemon myrtle, and grape skins. That's the new Aussie brewer
In the past five years, a 320-acre site on South Australia's Limestone Coast has grown from a little vineyard to a brewery, barley farm, veggie patch, restaurant and spirits producer.
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Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.
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Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.
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Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'
Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.
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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.
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Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid
Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83.
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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.
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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".
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Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest
A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses.
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The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.
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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
More than five years after the Scotsburn bushfire tore through their property south of Ballarat, Trevor and Donna Hart are among 86 victims to receive compensation. 'Trees are still falling': Victims share $10.5m payout over Scotsburn blaze
More than five years after the Scotsburn bushfire tore through their property south of Ballarat, Trevor and Donna Hart are among 86 victims to receive compensation.
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The Australian Meat Industry Council says all abattoir workers need to be vaccinated against the virus for it to be effective. Abattoir workers prioritised for COVID-19 vaccine
The Australian Meat Industry Council says all abattoir workers need to be vaccinated against the virus for it to be effective.
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Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues
More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests.
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Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades.
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Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies
Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe.
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With relations between Australia and China at an historic low, Trade Minister Dan Tehan says he will wait "patiently" for Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao to engage in discussions on a series of trade disputes. Tehan snubbed by Chinese counterpart as diplomatic freeze continues
With relations between Australia and China at an historic low, Trade Minister Dan Tehan says he will wait "patiently" for Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao to engage in discussions on a series of trade disputes.
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Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine
They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise.
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China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments
The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island.
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Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?
The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts.
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Powdered milk manufacturer Viplus Dairy lays off 31 staff at its Toora factory. Dairy plant cuts jobs at Toora
Powdered milk manufacturer Viplus Dairy lays off 31 staff at its Toora factory.
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Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China
The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers.
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Rainfall has unexpectedly saturated part of New South Wales' central west, surprising and delighting residents with its highest rainfall in more than 60 years. 'Heartening' rainfall surprises central west NSW locals amid drought recovery
Rainfall has unexpectedly saturated part of New South Wales' central west, surprising and delighting residents with its highest rainfall in more than 60 years.
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NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands
The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response.
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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village
Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border.
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Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?
The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK.
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Why roller skating is making a comeback
It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates.
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Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal
The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing.
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This 84-year-old water diviner says he has the ability to find gold below the surface, so the ABC asked for a demonstration in Australia's gold mining capital of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Are you a sceptic or a believer? 'I'm a believer now. I've seen it done': Paranormal experts are sceptical but diviners say folk skill strikes gold
This 84-year-old water diviner says he has the ability to find gold below the surface, so the ABC asked for a demonstration in Australia's gold mining capital of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Are you a sceptic or a believer?
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Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder
The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002.
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Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'
Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change.
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The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance
Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge.
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Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance.
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Facebook to stop recommending civic and political groups
"People don't want politics," Mark Zuckerberg says, as he announces less civic content in the news feed.
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Australian man survives crocodile attack by 'prising jaws off his head'
Health officials say the man is expected to make a full recovery following the Queensland attack.
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Coronavirus: Germany facing '10 tough weeks' of vaccine shortages
The health minister says supply issues will continue amid a row between the EU and AstraZeneca.
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Daniel Pearl: Pakistan court acquits men accused of murder
The Wall Street Journal journalist was kidnapped and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan.
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Singapore's ‘Lion King' cub Simba born from dead dad Mufasa’s semen
Baby lion Simba was born through artificial insemination - after his frail dad had to be put down.
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Koh Phangan: Police arrest 89 foreigners in bar raid
The group, from more than 10 countries including the UK, flouted Covid-19 restrictions at a party.
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Poland enforces controversial near-total abortion ban
Protests are under way and more are planned after the ban came into effect at midnight on Wednesday
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Bridgerton: Netflix says drama is its biggest series ever
The streaming giant says 82 million households watched the show in its first 28 days online.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Covid: WHO probe team in China exits Wuhan quarantine
A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected.
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The Victorian Government increases the number of kangaroos allowed to be killed as part of its controversial kangaroo harvesting program by nearly 40,000. Victorian kangaroo meat heading to supermarket shelves under expanded harvest
The Victorian Government increases the number of kangaroos allowed to be killed as part of its controversial kangaroo harvesting program by nearly 40,000.
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'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging
Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.
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Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis
Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.
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Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot
The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack.
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John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.
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Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained
Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.
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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays
China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family.
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Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?
The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era.
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Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader
A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money.
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What tech can the US president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.
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Covid-19: US regulators issue warning over 'toxic' Mexico hand sanitisers
Dangerous levels of toxic ingredients are found in many alcohol-based sanitisers imported to the US.
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German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict
Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke.
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Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis
President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long.
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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic
Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.
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Biden to sign executive orders on environment
Oil and gas extraction will be paused and wind energy will expand under Joe Biden's climate plan.
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Biden administration to restore aid to Palestinians
The new US president wants to "restore credible engagement" in efforts to find a two-state solution.
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Coronavirus: France's Sanofi to boost Pfizer vaccine supply amid EU shortages
Sanofi will produce doses of Pfizer/BioNTech which, along with AstraZeneca, has had supply problems.
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Independent Spirit Awards: Michaela Coel, Carey Mulligan among nominees
Riz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all recognised. Will Oscar nominations soon follow?
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Nia Dennis: US gymnast's 'black excellence' routine goes viral
Nia Dennis says her floor routine was "a celebration of everything [black people] can do".
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Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
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During a trip to Townsville last year, Senator Sam McMahon posted Facebook photos of herself supporting LNP election candidates outside polling booths, saying she would "do anything I can to get rid of this horrendous Labor Government". The NT politician insists she was entitled to flights there because the main purpose of her travel was to research the impact of policy changes to live cattle exports. 'Flush Labor out': NT CLP senator explains taxpayer-funded flights to Queensland during election
During a trip to Townsville last year, Senator Sam McMahon posted Facebook photos of herself supporting LNP election candidates outside polling booths, saying she would "do anything I can to get rid of this horrendous Labor Government". The NT politician insists she was entitled to flights there because the main purpose of her travel was to research the impact of policy changes to live cattle exports.
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Holocaust Memorial Day: 'British citizenship saved my mother'
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Lill Saether reflects on how being born in Newry saved her mother's life.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
One Melbourne wholesaler says he's never seen so much volatility — for example, the price of ginger has tripled but tomatoes have more than halved in cost. Are you noticing the changing prices of your fruit and vegetables week to week?
One Melbourne wholesaler says he's never seen so much volatility — for example, the price of ginger has tripled but tomatoes have more than halved in cost.
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Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.
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Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea
Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say.
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Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy
The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy.
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Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal
Two Chinese miners have described how they survived while trapped underground for two weeks.
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US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award
The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner.
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Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.
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Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.
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California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?
The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen.
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Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline
President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.
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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.
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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring
Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.
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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.
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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.
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Tens of thousands of farmers drive a convoy of tractors into the Indian capital, with the agricultural protests providing a backdrop to the nation's Republic Day celebrations. Tractors fill streets of New Delhi as farmers' protests interrupt Republic Day celebrations
Tens of thousands of farmers drive a convoy of tractors into the Indian capital, with the agricultural protests providing a backdrop to the nation's Republic Day celebrations.
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Tractor rally: India farmers clash with police in massive protest
Police in Delhi have used tear gas in some places to stop farmers from breaking barricades.
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Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.
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Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests
Several are arrested in "Invasion Day" rallies protesting against the day marking British colonisation.
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Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content
The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying.
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Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate?
The former US president was impeached, accused of inciting a mob. Here's a guide to the next steps.
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Coronavirus: Carlos Slim, Latin America's richest man, tests positive
The 80-year-old Mexican telecoms mogul shows mild symptoms and is doing "very well", his son says.
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A ban on pumping from the Barwon-Darling River is partially lifted, 12 days after it was introduced. Pumping ban partially lifted in Barwon-Darling River
A ban on pumping from the Barwon-Darling River is partially lifted, 12 days after it was introduced.
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House delivers impeachment charge against Trump
Leaders in the House have brought their article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate.
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Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’
Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.
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Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue
Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab.
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Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director.
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Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca
The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.
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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.
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Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'
Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently.
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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?
Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.
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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.
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Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary
The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.
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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
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Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022
How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.
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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.
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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30
Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.
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Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma
Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles.
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Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine's house arrest
Soldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections.
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Protecting the last wild lions in Africa
Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images.
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
The Indonesian Government is reportedly looking to Mexico as an alternate source of live cattle, after Australian cattle hit record prices and Jakarta meat sellers go on strike. Indonesia considers importing Mexican cattle as Australian beef prices reach record highs
The Indonesian Government is reportedly looking to Mexico as an alternate source of live cattle, after Australian cattle hit record prices and Jakarta meat sellers go on strike.
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A family from a WA fishing community is ordered to pay more than $70,000 in fines and costs after selling 76 black market Western Rock Lobster to undercover officers during an operation between June 2018 and April 2019. Family fined $70k after undercover black market lobster sting
A family from a WA fishing community is ordered to pay more than $70,000 in fines and costs after selling 76 black market Western Rock Lobster to undercover officers during an operation between June 2018 and April 2019.
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Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'
Several were hurt in the incident several days ago at the Nathu La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.
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North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports
South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September.
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North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports
South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September.
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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US
The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage.
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Australians have access to thousands of locally-caught commercial fish species, but most people only eat about 20 types. Is it time to try something a little more unusual? Here are some of the more unusual seafood species for this summer's plate
Australians have access to thousands of locally-caught commercial fish species, but most people only eat about 20 types. Is it time to try something a little more unusual?
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Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus.
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Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger
A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year.
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.
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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.
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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.
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Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men
A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.
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Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'
A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
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When Amy McQuire could not find a picture book to teach her children about January 26 and the trauma that followed, she wrote one herself. Day Break author on January 26 and teaching children 'their true history'
When Amy McQuire could not find a picture book to teach her children about January 26 and the trauma that followed, she wrote one herself.
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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment
The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.
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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".
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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.
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UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'
Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.
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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce on free transfer
Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his free transfer from Arsenal to Fenerbahce.
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Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'
Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP.
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Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira
Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira.
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JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out
The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.
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Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months
The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation.
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McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island
Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout.
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Saturday, January 23, 2021
There's a spring in the step of irrigators in southern NSW who are growing summer crops like rice for the first time in three years. Irrigators optimistic as summer crops return in southern NSW
There's a spring in the step of irrigators in southern NSW who are growing summer crops like rice for the first time in three years.
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Organisers of the ABCRA Rodeo Roundup event in Tamworth say 62-year-old Bruce Green was a 'diamond in the rough' who gave selflessly to his family and friends. Rodeo yardman dies in 'freak accident' with charging bull
Organisers of the ABCRA Rodeo Roundup event in Tamworth say 62-year-old Bruce Green was a 'diamond in the rough' who gave selflessly to his family and friends.
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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media
A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say.
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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests
Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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The South Australian Government welcomes the boom in hotel occupancy rates after rolling out its travel voucher scheme — but the Opposition wants the policy expanded to include tour operators and other hard-hit tourism ventures. 'It's pretty tough': SA tour operators call for broader voucher scheme, as hotel occupancy booms
The South Australian Government welcomes the boom in hotel occupancy rates after rolling out its travel voucher scheme — but the Opposition wants the policy expanded to include tour operators and other hard-hit tourism ventures.
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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.
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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.
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Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US
President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.
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Growing flowers in one of the hottest parts of Victoria might seem like a doomed enterprise, but it's not sizzling enough to stop Joe and Jacquie Wright from living out their summer dream. Grappling with searing temperatures a part of propagating the poor man's rose
Growing flowers in one of the hottest parts of Victoria might seem like a doomed enterprise, but it's not sizzling enough to stop Joe and Jacquie Wright from living out their summer dream.
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Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.
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Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable'
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
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Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse
Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online.
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Navalny protests: Hundreds arrested in string of protests across Russia
The arrest of the Kremlin's fiercest critic sparks a string of protests across Russia.
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Sri Lanka Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive
Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka's health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday.
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Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews
Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting.
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US broadcaster Larry King dies aged 87
Larry King, giant of American broadcasting, dies aged 87
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Loyal dog's six-day wait for poorly owner outside Turkish hospital
Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated.
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Alexei Navalny: Dozens detained in protests in eastern Russia
Russian authorities crack down on protests in support of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny.
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Back inside the Wuhan market where Covid-19 was first traced
BBC China correspondent Robin Brant has visited the building housing Wuhan's famous 'wet' market.
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Trudeau conveys Keystone pipeline 'disappointment' to Biden
Despite the revoking of the Keystone XL permit, the Canadian PM hails "a new era" in bilateral ties.
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Andrew Forrest has turned his attention to horticulture as he looks to expand his multi-million-dollar agrifood business with agave, hay and sweet potatoes. A look inside Andrew Forrest's growing 'agrifood' business
Andrew Forrest has turned his attention to horticulture as he looks to expand his multi-million-dollar agrifood business with agave, hay and sweet potatoes.
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Tasmanian salmon and ocean trout giant Huon Aquaculture has opened a processing facility in Western Australia, marking its first official step into the state. Tasmanian farmed fish giant Huon takes first step into WA market
Tasmanian salmon and ocean trout giant Huon Aquaculture has opened a processing facility in Western Australia, marking its first official step into the state.
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Afghan war: Biden administration to review Trump's Taliban deal
Officials say they want to check the group are "living up to its commitments" as violence continues.
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A plan for a $4b ammonia, methanol, urea and complex fertiliser plant and power station secures in-principle backing, but an analyst is sceptical the company will be able to procure one of the key elements needed. Ambitious $4b fertiliser plant gets financial backing, but expert sceptical it will start
A plan for a $4b ammonia, methanol, urea and complex fertiliser plant and power station secures in-principle backing, but an analyst is sceptical the company will be able to procure one of the key elements needed.
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Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial
In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere.
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Uganda's Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge - for now
President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine.
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Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid
Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films.
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Covid hand-outs: How different countries pay if you are sick
As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules?
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Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage
Despite their territorial defeat, the extremists are striving to prove they still matter.
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Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers.
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What next for Trump - and Trumpism?
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?
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How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating
Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible.
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Honduran abortion law: Congress moves to set total ban 'in stone'
Critics say requiring 75% of Congress to alter the total ban would make a change almost impossible.
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Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student 'sorry' after disappearing in France
Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break".
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Japan insists Olympics are on track as doubts grow
Tokyo 2020 organisers are hopeful a successful Covid vaccine rollout will allow them to host the Games, as a report casts further doubt on their staging.
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Indonesia plane crash probe focusses on autothrottle
It's still unclear why Sriwijaya Air SJ182 crashed, but it previously had issues with the autothrottle.
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Chinese miners to remain trapped at least two more weeks
The rescue of the surviving workers in a collapsed Chinese mine will take at least two more weeks.
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China falling short of US trade deal targets
The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago.
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Trump impeachment: Republicans seek delay until February
Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights".
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Seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands will be allowed into Victoria under a deal struck between the state and Tasmania. 1,500 seasonal workers for Victoria to quarantine in Tasmania under state deal
Seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands will be allowed into Victoria under a deal struck between the state and Tasmania.
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Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.
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Julie Payette: Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims
The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office.
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Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.
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Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad
The jihadists said the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims.
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Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic
The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then?
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Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial
The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining.
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Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban
The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again.
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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.
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Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer
The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series.
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Covid-19: Caring for five younger siblings at age 25
Vanessa Pérez, 25, and her siblings lost their mother to Covid. She's now the primary caregiver.
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Mice are on the march in several Australian states, damaging household electrical appliances, and farmers digging burial pits after ridding their fields of rodents. A 'carpet' of mice on the march in cropping country
Mice are on the march in several Australian states, damaging household electrical appliances, and farmers digging burial pits after ridding their fields of rodents.
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More rain means more vegetation and an explosion in rabbit numbers, described by some experts as the "most costly feral pest in the country". Australia is about to see a rabbit 'surge' thanks to La Niña rainfall
More rain means more vegetation and an explosion in rabbit numbers, described by some experts as the "most costly feral pest in the country".
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Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave
Doctors in the Amazon's biggest city, Manaus, are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths and cases.
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President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?
Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved.
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The vehicle that got a village smiling
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.
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Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents.
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Coronavirus: Hungary first in EU to approve Russian vaccine
Its health authorities give preliminary approval to the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab.
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Italian coastguard recover huge whale carcass
They were led to the dead mammal by a young whale calf in distress.
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A spectacular blast rocks one of Australia's biggest gold mines as the co-owners of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Super Pit try to execute a seamless transition amid a $16 billion merger. Spectacular blast at massive gold mine shifts a million tonnes in 25 seconds
A spectacular blast rocks one of Australia's biggest gold mines as the co-owners of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Super Pit try to execute a seamless transition amid a $16 billion merger.
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Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13
The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Forestry firm HQPlantations gathered evidence of the illegal three-day party held in Gallangowan State Forest, west of Noosa, including a pile of rubbish left behind at the site, and passed it on to police. French tourist deported by ABF over role in illegal NYE forest rave
Forestry firm HQPlantations gathered evidence of the illegal three-day party held in Gallangowan State Forest, west of Noosa, including a pile of rubbish left behind at the site, and passed it on to police.
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Children as young as 10 can be convicted and sentenced for crimes in Australia. Dozens of countries have used a UN meeting to call for the age of criminal responsibility to be increased to 14. 'Now is the time for action': Australia urged to raise age of criminal responsibility at UN meeting
Children as young as 10 can be convicted and sentenced for crimes in Australia. Dozens of countries have used a UN meeting to call for the age of criminal responsibility to be increased to 14.
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Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal
Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday.
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Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration
Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert.
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Manila police chief faces sack over rape probe
Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts in the Philippines have caused outrage.
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China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting
The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies.
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The story of Trump's last day and Biden's inauguration
A look back at the moments that defined a historic day in the US capital.
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Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America.
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An analyst says the Chinese energy company will look to cut its losses as NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro admits that the environment for mining has "changed a little bit". Shenhua tipped to make 'graceful exit' from 12-year 'debacle' by scrapping mine plan
An analyst says the Chinese energy company will look to cut its losses as NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro admits that the environment for mining has "changed a little bit".
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The cause of tremors near fracking sites remains a mystery in Australia due to a lack of data. Now, as the Federal Government and gas companies target the NT's Beetaloo Basin for fracking, scientists are preparing to answer some seismic questions. Hydraulic fracturing gears up in the outback, and with it seismic monitoring
The cause of tremors near fracking sites remains a mystery in Australia due to a lack of data. Now, as the Federal Government and gas companies target the NT's Beetaloo Basin for fracking, scientists are preparing to answer some seismic questions.
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Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.
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Tasmanian farmers in financial strife will have access to an independent mediator during debt discussions with their creditors. Banking victim says Tasmanian farm debt mediation scheme is long overdue
Tasmanian farmers in financial strife will have access to an independent mediator during debt discussions with their creditors.
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Coronavirus: How President Biden plans to tackle the pandemic
America's new president has promised to spend $1.9tn on combatting Covid-19, with a pledge to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days.
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Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate'
Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early.
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Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'
A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African".
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Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues?
Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together.
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Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge'
The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration.
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Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes
Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism.
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South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise
The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme.
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Trump leaves Washington, snubbing inauguration
Donald Trump and his wife Melania depart on Marine One hours ahead of his successor Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Sibusiso Moyo: Zimbabwe foreign minister dies from Covid-19
The southern African state has recorded a surge in cases since the end of the festive season.
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Navalny video: Putin palace claims reach millions for jailed critic
The jailed opposition figure alleges the property was paid for "with the largest bribe in history".
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Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row
The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate.
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Jack Ma makes first appearance since October
Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities.
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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.
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The Victorian Opposition has criticised the Andrews Government for allowing Australian Open tennis players into the state while blocking overseas workers from picking fruit. Opposition blasts Andrews for prioritising tennis players over farm workers
The Victorian Opposition has criticised the Andrews Government for allowing Australian Open tennis players into the state while blocking overseas workers from picking fruit.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Prized cattle and breeding buffalo have been found shot with arrows – and in one case beheaded and partially butchered – along the Arnhem Highway, sparking calls for a dedicated investigation unit. Cattle and buffalo shot with arrows and mutilated in spate of NT killings
Prized cattle and breeding buffalo have been found shot with arrows – and in one case beheaded and partially butchered – along the Arnhem Highway, sparking calls for a dedicated investigation unit.
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Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest.
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Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency
Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president.
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With the mercury tipped to top 40 degrees in parts of Victoria this weekend, farmers, agents and activists are calling for something to be done about the lack of shade at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange. Activists and farmers one under the sun as they push for shelter at huge stock saleyard
With the mercury tipped to top 40 degrees in parts of Victoria this weekend, farmers, agents and activists are calling for something to be done about the lack of shade at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange.
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Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW
FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products.
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Shark fishers are rejecting a campaign that encourages Australians to stop eating flake, saying there are "thousands" of sharks in their fisheries, and they are already heavily regulated. The great flake debate: Fishers reject claims Australians 'eat endangered sharks'
Shark fishers are rejecting a campaign that encourages Australians to stop eating flake, saying there are "thousands" of sharks in their fisheries, and they are already heavily regulated.
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SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown
An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket".
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Despite the trade tensions with China and the massive tariff imposed on barley exports there, there are some good signs for grain growers on international markets. Australian barley finds a new home in Mexico after China ban
Despite the trade tensions with China and the massive tariff imposed on barley exports there, there are some good signs for grain growers on international markets.
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A man has died in a workplace accident after being struck by his own truck at a winery at Loxton in South Australia's Riverland this morning. Man hit by own truck dies in Riverland winery workplace accident
A man has died in a workplace accident after being struck by his own truck at a winery at Loxton in South Australia's Riverland this morning.
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Scott Morrison's first agenda item after his summer holiday was not a return to dealing with the coronavirus crisis from the confines of Parliament House, but a tour of outback communities. Back from holidays and on a tour of the outback, PM toasts 'resilient' drought survivors
Scott Morrison's first agenda item after his summer holiday was not a return to dealing with the coronavirus crisis from the confines of Parliament House, but a tour of outback communities.
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Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines
South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll
Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
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Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece
The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.
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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges
With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
After discovering an "enormous" tumour under his shoulder blade, Luke Grenfell-Shaw has just completed the first part of his round-the-world challenge.
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US historians on what Donald Trump's legacy will be
The last four years have been a whirlwind - we asked the experts to break down Trump's key moments.
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Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power
The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.
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Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes
Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online.
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Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe
The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes.
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Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up
One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.
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ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star
ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.
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Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence
The Amazon Prime drama starring Saif Ali Khan was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'.
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Monday, January 18, 2021
A massive fleet of commercial southern bluefin tuna boats has migrated to the south-east coastline of SA as the industry battles the worst fishing season weather conditions in 10 years. Dozens of vessels, planes search for tuna to save fishing season
A massive fleet of commercial southern bluefin tuna boats has migrated to the south-east coastline of SA as the industry battles the worst fishing season weather conditions in 10 years.
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Surat accident: Truck crushes 16 migrant workers to death in India
They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state.
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Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies
The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gather in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US.
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Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.
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Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops.
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The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre
The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today.
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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.
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A diver off the NSW Mid North Coast films the spectacular sight of about 200 hammerhead sharks swimming above her. 'Everything is coming towards you': The moment a scuba diver saw 200 hammerhead sharks
A diver off the NSW Mid North Coast films the spectacular sight of about 200 hammerhead sharks swimming above her.
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Inside a nondescript shed in a Hobart suburb sit shelves upon shelves of rocks and core samples that could reveal the mineral riches of the future. This library of ancient rocks hides a treasure trove of minerals crucial to the future
Inside a nondescript shed in a Hobart suburb sit shelves upon shelves of rocks and core samples that could reveal the mineral riches of the future.
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Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue
Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police.
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Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order
The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil.
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Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.
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Southern Queensland fruit and vegetable growers say the uptake of government incentives to attract Australians to picking jobs has been "underwhelming", as their peak harvest season approaches. Higher prices for fruit and veg tipped as campaign for 'thousands' of pickers attracts just 500
Southern Queensland fruit and vegetable growers say the uptake of government incentives to attract Australians to picking jobs has been "underwhelming", as their peak harvest season approaches.
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Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter.
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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Fear of mass starvation
Conflict in the Ethiopia region has created a "dire" situation, an official said in leaked notes.
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Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked
Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked.
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Australian Open 2021: 'No special treatment' for tennis players in Melbourne
Tennis players living under strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open will get "no special treatment", says Victorian premier Daniel Andrews.
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Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis'
The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots.
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Aditya Singh: Man found 'living in airport for three months' over Covid fears
Aditya Singh was reportedly afraid to fly due to Covid-19, so lived in Chicago's O'Hare airport.
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic
Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him.
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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says.
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Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison.
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Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House.
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Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue
Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit.
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Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend
China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year.
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The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy.
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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme.
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Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital
As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled.
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
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Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president.
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'
A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country.
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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.
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Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?
The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him.
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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
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Nine-year-old Lucas loves life on the land and has developed a talent for sheep mustering. He also has cerebral palsy and his zest for farming is inspiring others. Born with cerebral palsy, Lucas is thriving after discovering a passion for sheep mustering
Nine-year-old Lucas loves life on the land and has developed a talent for sheep mustering. He also has cerebral palsy and his zest for farming is inspiring others.
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Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels
Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights.
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Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers
Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients.
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Jailed music producer Phil Spector dies at 81
Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson.
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Obituary: Phil Spector
The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder.
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Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim
Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist.
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'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region
Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups.
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Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home
The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow.
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Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors
The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday.
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Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says.
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Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies
The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in.
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Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win
The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.
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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.
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Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul
The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say.
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown
Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray.
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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June.
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Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm
In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good".
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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
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The Instagrammers who worry Iran
From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime.
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Are women let down by period trackers?
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.
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How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh
Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.
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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.
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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.
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For more than 150 years, steam locomotives have travelled along the banks of the Don River in Tasmania, first transporting coal and eventually tourists — now, enthusiasts say without a major injection of funds, the "tourist icon" train line will cease operating. 'It needs to be more than a train trip': 150yo tourism icon's battle to survive
For more than 150 years, steam locomotives have travelled along the banks of the Don River in Tasmania, first transporting coal and eventually tourists — now, enthusiasts say without a major injection of funds, the "tourist icon" train line will cease operating.
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Alyssia Coates didn't think she had a future but then her husband bought her a few goats. Now the dairy farmer wants to help others find meaningful purpose through caring for animals. 'Crazy goat lady': How an unconventional gift saved Alyssia's life
Alyssia Coates didn't think she had a future but then her husband bought her a few goats. Now the dairy farmer wants to help others find meaningful purpose through caring for animals.
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The exotic white spot disease that devastated South-East Queensland prawn farms is now killing wild prawns and small crabs around the Logan River and has become widespread in parts of Moreton Bay. Deadly white spot virus killing prawns and crabs in the wild
The exotic white spot disease that devastated South-East Queensland prawn farms is now killing wild prawns and small crabs around the Logan River and has become widespread in parts of Moreton Bay.
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People in Australia have had to wait months for a dog due to a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tonga's main island of Tongatapu has the opposite problem. 'The dog population is exploding': How COVID has led to a puppy boom in Tonga
People in Australia have had to wait months for a dog due to a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tonga's main island of Tongatapu has the opposite problem.
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SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test
The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time.
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Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island
Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.
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Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?
Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities.
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ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall
From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.
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Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
K2, almost the height of Everest, is the world's last major mountain to be topped during winter.
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Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.
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Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner
But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence.
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Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
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Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.
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Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol
Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington.
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Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'
An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.
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Trials to turn waste from potato farms into fertiliser and energy are underway in a bid to be environmentally friendly and lower heavy costs to farmers. Chips are on the table in rush to create hydrogen fuel and fertiliser from humble potatoes
Trials to turn waste from potato farms into fertiliser and energy are underway in a bid to be environmentally friendly and lower heavy costs to farmers.
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India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.
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Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus
California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic.
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Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.
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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration.
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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.
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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.
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Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes early lead as Bobi Wine cries foul
President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count.
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German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal
Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass".
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Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake
Officials will take no further action after concluding the bird is "highly likely to be Australian".
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase
Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.
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NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.
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Salvador Cienfuegos: Mexico clears ex-defence minister over US drugs link claims
Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries.
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Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia
At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi.
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Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine
At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms.
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Shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to approve a $16 billion merger between the co-owners of the Super Pit gold mine, consolidating Kalgoorlie-Boulder's famous Golden Mile under one owner for the first time since its discovery 128 years ago. Merger of Super Pit co-owners approved creating world's eighth-biggest gold miner
Shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to approve a $16 billion merger between the co-owners of the Super Pit gold mine, consolidating Kalgoorlie-Boulder's famous Golden Mile under one owner for the first time since its discovery 128 years ago.
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Trump takes final swipe at China's biggest companies
With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.
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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
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US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president
The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
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China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang
In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”.
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Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy
The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive.
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Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos
Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly.
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Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer
An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.
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German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job
Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.
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Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa
There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say.
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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan Sundstein, aka "N0tail", has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.
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Trump impeachment: President faces Senate trial after historic second charge
The US president could be barred from holding public office again after his second impeachment.
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Australia to kill US pigeon that crossed Pacific
Officials say the bird, which is thought to have travelled on a cargo ship, is a biosecurity risk.
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US pet food recalled after 70 dogs die and others fall sick
Tests on the pet food have shown potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins, a by-product of mould.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy
Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership.
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The state's Agriculture Minister says there was a conversation about flying in Pacific workers on charter flights to a national quarantine centre, but Canberra said no. NSW leads push for national quarantine centre to bring in seasonal workers
The state's Agriculture Minister says there was a conversation about flying in Pacific workers on charter flights to a national quarantine centre, but Canberra said no.
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New restrictions on Victorians wanting to cross into SA don't make sense and are impacting not only the day-to-day lives of locals, but also the activities of volunteer firefighters, residents say. Victorians on SA border say new 'pain in the arse' travel permits have to go
New restrictions on Victorians wanting to cross into SA don't make sense and are impacting not only the day-to-day lives of locals, but also the activities of volunteer firefighters, residents say.
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Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan.
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Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats.
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Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'
Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet.
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Growers in Victoria's Lindenow Valley have dumped crops due to a drastic shortage of seasonal workers caused by the COVID-19 travel bans. Veg growers dump $150,000 worth of celery crops due to picker shortage
Growers in Victoria's Lindenow Valley have dumped crops due to a drastic shortage of seasonal workers caused by the COVID-19 travel bans.
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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old.
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Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder
It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014.
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How did the pilot survive this plane crash?
Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York.
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New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties
The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course.
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.
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How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?
The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.
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Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?
Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say?
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Moment Trump impeached for second time
The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days.
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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president
Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.
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Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'
US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully.
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Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?
Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment.
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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest
Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.
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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,
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Bruce Willis admits 'error of judgement' over face mask
The Die Hard actor was reportedly asked to leave an LA store for refusing to wear a face covering.
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".
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Wonder Woman 1984: Actress Lilly Aspell reveals how a chance encounter led her to the role
Lilly Aspell got the Wonder Woman 1984 part despite never acting before and does all her own stunts.
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YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel
The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence.
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Shincheonji: Korean sect leader found not guilty of breaking virus law
Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row
Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana.
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The native fish will be released into Gulf St Vincent and the Spencer Gulf over coming months, in an attempt to revitalise critically low fish stocks. Hundreds of thousands of baby snapper to 'kickstart' SA fish stock recovery
The native fish will be released into Gulf St Vincent and the Spencer Gulf over coming months, in an attempt to revitalise critically low fish stocks.
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YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder
Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month.
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Freshwater floodplains around Australia's largest national park are being visibly transformed as rising sea levels push further from the coast into their river systems. Rising sea levels are visibly changing some parts of the Top End
Freshwater floodplains around Australia's largest national park are being visibly transformed as rising sea levels push further from the coast into their river systems.
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Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective
Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested.
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A wave of locusts is sighted in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales for the first time in almost a decade Hatching and hungry: locusts descend on green pastures
A wave of locusts is sighted in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales for the first time in almost a decade
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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot.
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Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan
The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China.
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent.
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Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition
A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition.
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Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask
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Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign
The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups.
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Holidaymakers at a popular Victorian lake are being urged not to swim after high levels of algae are detected and several tourists fall ill. Lake Eildon tourists urged not to swim as blue-green algal blooms reach toxic levels
Holidaymakers at a popular Victorian lake are being urged not to swim after high levels of algae are detected and several tourists fall ill.
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Is seeing your doctor on online working?
The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits.
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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades
Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group.
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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?
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Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight
Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations.
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Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'
Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren.
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Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row
The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution.
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Monday, January 11, 2021
Irish mother and baby homes report to be published
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the findings of the report are a "shocking and difficult read".
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Strike Energy unveils plans for a new fertiliser project in WA, capable of manufacturing three-quarters of Australia's current urea demand. Home-grown urea plant aims to Strike while iron's hot
Strike Energy unveils plans for a new fertiliser project in WA, capable of manufacturing three-quarters of Australia's current urea demand.
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Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots
Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win.
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Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last minute' Taiwan visit angers China
The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei.
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China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims
The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention.
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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged
Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane.
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US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks
New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns.
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As news breaks of the media veteran David Evans' death, listeners, guests and rivals are remembering him for his knowledge, community service and passion. 'Bonza' broadcaster whose exit from ABC left 'great gap' mourned after death at 78
As news breaks of the media veteran David Evans' death, listeners, guests and rivals are remembering him for his knowledge, community service and passion.
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The highly destructive fungal disease known for wiping out entire banana crops, is devastating plantations in NSW, putting local supply in jeopardy. Banana growers face a year without a crop as Panama disease takes hold
The highly destructive fungal disease known for wiping out entire banana crops, is devastating plantations in NSW, putting local supply in jeopardy.
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A bad review is hard to swallow at any time, but Saphia Smereka says she is "heartbroken" over fake online reviews that have savaged her new business before she has even opened its doors. Fake online reviews dished out before restaurant even opens
A bad review is hard to swallow at any time, but Saphia Smereka says she is "heartbroken" over fake online reviews that have savaged her new business before she has even opened its doors.
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Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots.
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Andrew Craigie's farm dog once had to "chase critters away" from his canola crop, but that changed after a laser system appeared in one of the paddocks. New 'lightsabre' technology puts farm dog out of job
Andrew Craigie's farm dog once had to "chase critters away" from his canola crop, but that changed after a laser system appeared in one of the paddocks.
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Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know
Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election.
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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.
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Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline
Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters.
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Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless
The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities.
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Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?
The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable.
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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.
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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office.
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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.
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Being a TikTok influencer without the internet
Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region.
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The orange variety of capsicums can prevent Australia's leading cause of blindness — so why aren't more farmers growing them? Orange capsicums are superfoods for your eyes, but good luck finding them
The orange variety of capsicums can prevent Australia's leading cause of blindness — so why aren't more farmers growing them?
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Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman heralded as 'a hero'
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside.
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Sri Lanka: War monument to be rebuilt after hunger strike
A memorial to Tamils killed in Sri Lanka's civil war is to be rebuilt after protests at its demolition.
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Uganda elections 2021: Facebook shuts government-linked accounts
The government accuses the social media giant of bias days before hotly contested elections.
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Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her
Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long.
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'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden
Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond?
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California prison break: Six inmates on run after improvised rope escape
The "armed and dangerous" men used an improvised rope made of braided sheets to escape.
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Pope Francis backs women's roles in Catholic services
Pope Francis welcomes women performing Catholic rites, though they cannot become priests.
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Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation
Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation.
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William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director
William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal.
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Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore
This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile.
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Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus?
Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
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In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave
Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm.
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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors.
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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental".
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.
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Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.
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Sunday, January 10, 2021
Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Guinea
Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea.
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Women's Six Nations: Tournament set to be pushed back to April
The 2021 Women's Six Nations is set to be pushed back and start in April because of issues around coronavirus.
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A monster pumpkin has set a new record and is set for a retirement involving baby photos, its seed harvested, and most likely an ending as cattle fodder. Giant pumpkin weighing-in at 867kg knocks off Southern Hemisphere record
A monster pumpkin has set a new record and is set for a retirement involving baby photos, its seed harvested, and most likely an ending as cattle fodder.
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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes
Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea.
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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions
Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.
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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?
Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.
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Kyrgyzstan election: Sadyr Japarov looks set for landslide victory
Early results show Sadyr Japarov with 80% - and could see him enjoy sweeping new presidential powers.
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