Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court to face fresh charges

Ms Suu Kyi was told she faces fresh charges a month after she was detained during a military coup.

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'It's about time': Director Zhao makes history

Chloe Zhao, director of Nomadland, is hailed as a "huge inspiration for young Asian girls".

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In pictures: Globes stars still shine without red carpet

Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York.

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Hyunjin: K-pop star suspended for school bullying sparks debate

The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school.

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A teenage Lego fan and farmer's son hopes his unique design might be commercialised by the business. The shearing shed is one design Lego hasn't produced. This farmer's son hopes to change that

A teenage Lego fan and farmer's son hopes his unique design might be commercialised by the business.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Cape Town: Pictures of how Muslim worship helps quell South African ganglands

A team of Islamic scholars in South Africa is on a mission to some dangerous and drug-infested areas.

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Coronavirus: The misleading claims about an Indian remedy

A traditional herbal remedy said to "cure" Covid has resurfaced, but there's no evidence it works.

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Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace

On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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More awareness of hemp foods and their nutritional value are needed to help South Australia's budding industry blossom, growers and processors say. Industrial hemp farmers eye best yield yet, but growing the consumer market is the problem

More awareness of hemp foods and their nutritional value are needed to help South Australia's budding industry blossom, growers and processors say.

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Most travellers usually steer clear of western Queensland over summer due to soaring temperatures, but the 2020-2021 summer period bucked the trend. Why tourists braved the outback Queensland heat over summer

Most travellers usually steer clear of western Queensland over summer due to soaring temperatures, but the 2020-2021 summer period bucked the trend.

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Farmer and nursing student Dominic Smith is sowing the seeds for a new opportunity to support youth and people struggling with mental health. Aboriginal farmer sees native bush food as pathway to connect with troubled youth

Farmer and nursing student Dominic Smith is sowing the seeds for a new opportunity to support youth and people struggling with mental health.

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Myanmar coup: Death toll rises as police crack down on protesters

Police have fired on protesters in Myanmar, on the deadliest day since rallies against the country's coup began.

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Inter Milan owners close Chinese side Jiangsu

Chinese Super League champions Jiangsu FC - who have the same owners as Inter Milan - "cease operations".

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CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference

The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

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Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient

Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.

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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown

Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities.

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Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law

The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation.

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Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence

The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says.

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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.

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In Tasmania, many people hookah dive for recreational fishing though it's unregulated and often the equipment is dangerous. Call for regulation for hookah diving equipment to save lives

In Tasmania, many people hookah dive for recreational fishing though it's unregulated and often the equipment is dangerous.

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A big wet season in the Kimberley has buoyed cane toads with authorities fearing the heavy rain has helped speed up the invasive species' march west across the bio-diverse region. 'They're a bit gross': Cane toads turned into sausages to combat their advance

A big wet season in the Kimberley has buoyed cane toads with authorities fearing the heavy rain has helped speed up the invasive species' march west across the bio-diverse region.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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It's a long way from Gippsland to Burgundy. It's an even bigger leap from doing highlights in an upmarket Melbourne hair salon to being crowned winemaker of the year by France's most respected wine magazine. Jane Eyre used to cut hair. Now she's the 'princess of pinot'

It's a long way from Gippsland to Burgundy. It's an even bigger leap from doing highlights in an upmarket Melbourne hair salon to being crowned winemaker of the year by France's most respected wine magazine.

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Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery

The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.

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Jamal Khashoggi: How intelligence report could dent US-Saudi ties for years

The release of the US intelligence probe into the Khashoggi murder deepens diplomatic difficulties.

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LeBron vs Zlatan: Who won the politics bout?

"I will never shut up," James tells Ibrahimovic in political activism spat.

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Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight

The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg.

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Myanmar coup: Security forces intensify protest crackdown

Unconfirmed local reports suggest a woman was shot during Saturday's demonstrations.

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Venice: Low tides leave canals dry

In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached.

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Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed

Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed.

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Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote

The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.

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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment

The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA.

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The "true Territory pioneer", who drew visitors to Uluru with fuel, scones and the now-removed metal climbing chain, dies surrounded by family at the famous station he set up six decades ago. Red centre cattle and tourism pioneer Peter Severin dies aged 93

The "true Territory pioneer", who drew visitors to Uluru with fuel, scones and the now-removed metal climbing chain, dies surrounded by family at the famous station he set up six decades ago.

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Russia is about to double its controversial export tax on wheat. What could it mean for Australian farmers? Russia's wheat export tax expected to deliver big pay day for Aussie farmers

Russia is about to double its controversial export tax on wheat. What could it mean for Australian farmers?

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Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail

The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth

James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.

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Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.

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A saleyard mistake is paying back dividends for a farmer in lucrative market in specialist sheep breed, Australian White. 'The Wagyu of sheep': Buying the wrong ewe was the best decision this farmer ever made

A saleyard mistake is paying back dividends for a farmer in lucrative market in specialist sheep breed, Australian White.

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Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess

Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president.

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John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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China celebrates colourful Lantern Festival

Villages and cities become a sea of bright light to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.

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With the funding scheme due to end late March, tourism operators are warning they may not survive without an extension. 'I'm nervous': North Queensland tourism operators anxiously wait for JobKeeper announcement

With the funding scheme due to end late March, tourism operators are warning they may not survive without an extension.

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Japan gender equality minister opposes change on separate spouse surnames

Japan's Tamayo Marukawa signs a document opposing a move for separate surnames for married couples.

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Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature

The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters.

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White spot disease is now endemic in wild prawn populations in south-east Queensland's Moreton Bay region, ravaging the local industry and sparking calls for increased biosecurity. White spot prawn disease now endemic to Queensland's Moreton Bay region

White spot disease is now endemic in wild prawn populations in south-east Queensland's Moreton Bay region, ravaging the local industry and sparking calls for increased biosecurity.

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The young girl who became pen-pal with Bollywood's biggest stars

A unearthed photo album uncovers personal letters from the biggest stars of the 1950s and 60s.

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Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of schoolgirls kidnapped in Zamfara

A teacher at a school in the north-western Zamfara state tells the BBC at least 300 girls were taken.

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Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine

Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor.

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North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley

The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures.

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Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach

The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a massacre in the sacred city of Aksum unfolded

Eritrean troops killed hundreds in Aksum in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses tell Amnesty and the BBC.

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Covid-19: Sri Lanka reverses 'anti-Muslim' cremation order

Critics said the forced burial order was intended to target minorities and did not respect religions.

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Residents in the small town of Sussex Inlet on the NSW South Coast are worried an application for a mining exploration licence has come "out of the blue" and that it could create an economic downturn for the region if approved. Mining company applying for licence to explore small, coastal town

Residents in the small town of Sussex Inlet on the NSW South Coast are worried an application for a mining exploration licence has come "out of the blue" and that it could create an economic downturn for the region if approved.

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Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff

The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia.

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Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria

The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq.

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K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change.

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Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway.

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'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years

The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India.

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Covid-19: US high school band students rehearse in individual bubbles

Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely.

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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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Canadian farmers advised to ditch palm oil after 'buttergate' row

The dairy group looking into the hard butter issue has called for a freeze on palm fats in cow feed.

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service says it has put its hand up to help with the vaccine rollout in remote parts of New South Wales. 'We're here to help': Royal Flying Doctors ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines

The Royal Flying Doctor Service says it has put its hand up to help with the vaccine rollout in remote parts of New South Wales.

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Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister's kidnap case

Dubai ruler's captive daughter writes to British police about her sister's abduction 20 years ago.

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A wild and ailing sheep found in Victoria, named Baarack by rescuers, yields a fleece weighing more than 35 kilograms — nearly half the weight of an adult kangaroo. 'He could barely see': Wild sheep 'Baarack' recovering after 35kg fleece shorn off

A wild and ailing sheep found in Victoria, named Baarack by rescuers, yields a fleece weighing more than 35 kilograms — nearly half the weight of an adult kangaroo.

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Hit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years

Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too.

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Man survives 14 hours 'clinging to sea rubbish'

Vidam Perevertilov's decision to swim towards a "black dot" - a life buoy - saved his life.

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Singapore: Police officer's wife admits to killing Myanmar maid

The domestic helper from Myanmar was reportedly tortured and starved before her death.

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Goldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal'

Work from home is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief.

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Queensland's multi-million-dollar coral trout fishery is in jeopardy after the country's biggest live-fish exporter fails to have its export licence renewed in China. China pulls the plug on Australia's biggest live reef fish exporter

Queensland's multi-million-dollar coral trout fishery is in jeopardy after the country's biggest live-fish exporter fails to have its export licence renewed in China.

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Dairy giant Fonterra loses a long-running legal battle to block Bega Cheese from using the Bega brand on a range of peanut butter. Why your peanut butter has gone all the way to the Supreme Court

Dairy giant Fonterra loses a long-running legal battle to block Bega Cheese from using the Bega brand on a range of peanut butter.

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Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one.

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In just over a decade, Hardeep Mander went from stacking shelves to owning his own successful trucking business, and he's using that success to support protestors in India. Hardeep Mander works hard so he can support fellow Indian farmers from Australia

In just over a decade, Hardeep Mander went from stacking shelves to owning his own successful trucking business, and he's using that success to support protestors in India.

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Dani Beezley wants to make Indigenous Australians feel comfortable and safe when visiting the doctor — and she wants others from the community to help. Growing up, this woman hated visiting doctors. So she started working in health

Dani Beezley wants to make Indigenous Australians feel comfortable and safe when visiting the doctor — and she wants others from the community to help.

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Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content.

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The colourful fridges popping up on American streets

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry.

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North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines

A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime.

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Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy

After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step.

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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?

Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic.

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Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement.

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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life.

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Viewpoint: Self-defence not the answer to Nigeria's kidnap crisis

The defence minister said people should at times provide their own security but it is not that easy.

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Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed.

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Roadside grazing seems to be an obvious way to reduce fire risk, but an ecologist is warning that droving cattle in some parts of Victoria would increase fire fuel loads. Droving cattle for roadside grazing doesn't reduce fire risk, it does the opposite, says ecologist

Roadside grazing seems to be an obvious way to reduce fire risk, but an ecologist is warning that droving cattle in some parts of Victoria would increase fire fuel loads.

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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

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New Zealand: Rescuers save 28 whales from stranding spot

Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach, Farewell Spit.

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A Central Queensland Council, known for supporting mining and its economic impact, says they have "lost patience with the behaviour" of Adani's Australian arm, Bravus. Council slams Adani's treatment of landholders, says its has 'lost patience' with company

A Central Queensland Council, known for supporting mining and its economic impact, says they have "lost patience with the behaviour" of Adani's Australian arm, Bravus.

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New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot

A group of 28 pilot whales are back in the sea after beaching themselves twice in two days.

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Farmers reject a union call for a royal commission into the fruit and vegetable industry, which unions claim has the worst exploitation of any workforce in Australia. Call for royal commission into Australia's horticulture sector

Farmers reject a union call for a royal commission into the fruit and vegetable industry, which unions claim has the worst exploitation of any workforce in Australia.

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From a dust bowl to a record breaking harvest, it has been a massive turnaround for one farming team in New South Wales. Canola harvest is 'beyond wildest expectations' for Hawkins family

From a dust bowl to a record breaking harvest, it has been a massive turnaround for one farming team in New South Wales.

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Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order

The High Court had earlier issued a stay to put the deportation on hold pending a Wednesday hearing.

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An Poll Hereford bull has smashed a 35-year Australian sales record, fetching $160,000 at a New South Wales auction. This is what a $160k bull looks like: Riverina Hereford sets Australian sale record

An Poll Hereford bull has smashed a 35-year Australian sales record, fetching $160,000 at a New South Wales auction.

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White spot disease is harmless to humans but deadly for prawns — and it's cost farmers in south-east Queensland an estimated $50 million in losses. 'It's a disgrace': Impact of rogue importers who violated biosecurity laws in their handling of diseased prawns could leave entire industry 'ruined'

White spot disease is harmless to humans but deadly for prawns — and it's cost farmers in south-east Queensland an estimated $50 million in losses.

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China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case

The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour.

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Franco: Melilla enclave removes last statue of fascist dictator on Spanish soil

Workers carry away the monument of the fascist dictator in the Spanish enclave of Melilla.

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Next time you're thinking about ordering an almond latte, it might be worth considering how eco-friendly that particular plant-based choice really is because the nut's production and environmental impact is under hot debate. Copping criticism when you order an almond latte? This could be why

Next time you're thinking about ordering an almond latte, it might be worth considering how eco-friendly that particular plant-based choice really is because the nut's production and environmental impact is under hot debate.

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Tiger Woods: Child prodigy who changed golfing forever

The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career.

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An analysis of Australia's energy market has found a number of the nation's coal-fired power stations could be financially unviable by 2025 and at least one may be forced to close early. 'Tidal wave' of renewables could force early coal power closures

An analysis of Australia's energy market has found a number of the nation's coal-fired power stations could be financially unviable by 2025 and at least one may be forced to close early.

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Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau

"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said.

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Syrian torture verdict expected in landmark German case

A man who fled Syria is accused in Germany of being a "cog in the wheel" of a state torture machine.

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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening.

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Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame

Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17.

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Coronavirus: Do I send my child back to school?

President Biden wants most children in classrooms again by April - but do parents think that's safe?

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Motera: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test

India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators.

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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death

Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing.

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Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life.

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Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma

Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion.

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Collision between train and truck causes massive explosion in Texas

An 18-wheeler truck crashes with a freight car carrying gasoline.

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North Korean man wandered for hours in DMZ amid South's security blunders

The man swam ashore and was ignored eight times on CCTV in the heavily fortified border zone.

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Vanessa Bryant criticises Meek Mill for 'insensitive' Kobe Bryant lyric

She says lyrics for a leaked song are "extremely insensitive and disrespectful" to her family.

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Nika Melia, Georgian opposition leader, is arrested at party HQ

Dramatic video shows Nika Melia barricaded in a room with supporters as police raid his party's HQ.

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Ebola vaccines arrive in Guinea after dust storm delay

These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak.

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Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud responds to warnings that Australia is being left wide open to aquatic disease outbreaks by announcing an independent advisory group to review his own department's work. 'Why aren't we cooking them right now?': Risks of importing raw prawns under review

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud responds to warnings that Australia is being left wide open to aquatic disease outbreaks by announcing an independent advisory group to review his own department's work.

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Police are again appealing for information as they try to find out how a 15-year-old boy died on the side of a rural road in southern NSW, in what is believed to be a hit-and-run incident. Police seek fresh clues over suspected hit-run death of boy, 15

Police are again appealing for information as they try to find out how a 15-year-old boy died on the side of a rural road in southern NSW, in what is believed to be a hit-and-run incident.

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Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.

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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website.

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Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine

The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below.

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Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo

Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork.

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500,000 deaths: The 'colourful' lives lost to Covid

The sheer scale of the US death toll is hard to comprehend - it helps to hear the individual stories.

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The stone fruit industry says the detection on South Australian shelves of fruit fly in nectarines and peaches transported from Victoria is a potential failure of both states' biosecurity systems. Fruit fly on SA shelves sent from Victoria a 'wake-up call' for industry

The stone fruit industry says the detection on South Australian shelves of fruit fly in nectarines and peaches transported from Victoria is a potential failure of both states' biosecurity systems.

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For youth in isolated outback areas, social media can help them stay connected to those in the city, but it can also have a negative impact on their mental health. 'Pretty overwhelming': Outback youth struggle with FOMO as city folks post on social media

For youth in isolated outback areas, social media can help them stay connected to those in the city, but it can also have a negative impact on their mental health.

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After listening to the cries of lonely Rambo, a team of five people and four dogs finally tracked down the wild, unshorn ram. After four years, Rambo the rogue ram has finally been caught and forced to meet his barber

After listening to the cries of lonely Rambo, a team of five people and four dogs finally tracked down the wild, unshorn ram.

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Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be

Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say.

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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.

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South Korea coronavirus: PM aims for 'herd immunity by autumn'

The prime minister says vaccinations are on track after criticism the country has been slow to start.

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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses

The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account.

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Covid US death toll: Imagining what 500,000 lost lives look like

Half a million Americans have died of the coronavirus. Here's a look behind this grim milestone.

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Sarika Kale: The sports star who could afford just one meal a day

Sarika Kale says she survived on instant noodles and chutney for years because that's all she could afford.

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Thousands dead but no prosecutions - why Liberia has not acted

Horrific tales dominate the history of Liberia's civil war but no-one has been put on trial there.

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Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide.

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El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'

Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel.

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Coronavirus: High Covid rates delay France and Germany easing

France and Germany struggle to get schools back to normal as infection rates remain high.

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James Franco sexual misconduct case settled

A deal between the Hollywood actor and two former students at his acting school is reached.

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The Muppet Show: Disney adds content warning over 'negative stereotypes'

A disclaimer is running ahead of 18 episodes of The Muppet Show, which is streaming on Disney Plus.

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Christchurch earthquake: Memorial held for victims 10 years on

New Zealand's prime minister attends a service held in tribute to the 185 people who lost their lives.

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LGBT+ History Month: Matthew Mitcham's troubled path to historic Olympic gold

Matthew Mitcham made history in 2008, becoming the first openly gay male individual Olympic champion, but it was a troubled path on the way.

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The West Australian Tourism Council calls for a $50 million support package for at-risk tourism businesses badly hit by COVID-19, but Premier Mark McGowan says the industry needs to change its rhetoric — and look to the federal government for assistance. McGowan says WA tourism should 'talk itself up' as industry calls for urgent help

The West Australian Tourism Council calls for a $50 million support package for at-risk tourism businesses badly hit by COVID-19, but Premier Mark McGowan says the industry needs to change its rhetoric — and look to the federal government for assistance.

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Myanmar coup: Protesters amass despite military warning

Protesters were undeterred by a statement warning they were heading down a path leading to "loss of life".

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Varavara Rao: Jailed India activist, 81, granted temporary bail

Varavara Rao has been in poor health for months and spent over 150 days in hospital in the past year.

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Most Australian bosses cannot force their workers to have the coronavirus vaccine, but some agribusiness owners are concerned they could be liable for COVID-19 outbreaks if employees refuse vaccination. 'Australians need us to feed them': Is the COVID vaccine mandatory for farm workers?

Most Australian bosses cannot force their workers to have the coronavirus vaccine, but some agribusiness owners are concerned they could be liable for COVID-19 outbreaks if employees refuse vaccination.

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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani: 'This is not Vietnam'

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani told the BBC that he does not fear a military takeover by the Taliban.

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A mining union representative calls for "real action" to protect coal miners' safety after increased gas levels close the Moranbah North mine in Queensland. Mine shut after gas levels spark fears for workers' safety

A mining union representative calls for "real action" to protect coal miners' safety after increased gas levels close the Moranbah North mine in Queensland.

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China 'Sexy tea' shop apologises for calling women 'bargains'

The popular beverage chain had previously sold tea bags with the phrase "Master I want you".

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United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure

The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver.

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UK: Myanmar military must release Suu Kyi

The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN.

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Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year.

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A veteran teacher raises concerns about the NSW government's plans to sell a specialist rural TAFE campus, warning you can't properly learn key agriculture skills from books or online. 'You can't shoe a horse out of a book': TAFE campus sale leads to fears for ag education

A veteran teacher raises concerns about the NSW government's plans to sell a specialist rural TAFE campus, warning you can't properly learn key agriculture skills from books or online.

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A teenager rides a motorbike for 20 kilometres with a broken leg to raise the alarm for an unconscious friend after an accident in a mobile dead spot south of Mount Isa. Teen with broken leg rides to mates' rescue

A teenager rides a motorbike for 20 kilometres with a broken leg to raise the alarm for an unconscious friend after an accident in a mobile dead spot south of Mount Isa.

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Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'

A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says.

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Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace.

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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.

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Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?

In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost?

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The most important humanitarian gesture in decades?

Colombia has given protected status to almost one million Venezuelan migrants.

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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'

Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics.

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Pangong Lake: India and China complete pull-back of forces

The Pangong Lake is one area of an ill-defined border which has seen tensions flare.

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Seven Niger election officials killed by land mine on poll day

It is not known whether the seven electoral commission employees who died were deliberately targeted.

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Malcolm X family demands reopening of murder investigation

A letter from an ex-policeman alleges that New York police and the FBI conspired in the 1965 murder.

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Israel pollution: Tar globs disfigure coast after oil spill

Israel warns residents to avoid beaches as it tries to track the ship behind the pollution.

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France row as Lyon mayor keeps meat off school menus

The French government said the move by Lyon's mayor was an "insult" to farmers.

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Seven die in Nigerian Air Force plane crash near Abuja airport

The military plane crashed short of the runway in the capital Abuja, after reporting engine failure.

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Video shows US plane engine on fire

Passenger Chris Schnell filmed the burning engine from his seat before the flight made an emergency landing.

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Passengers describe 'explosion' as plane engine fails

Denver plane: Passengers describe moment engine failed

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Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases

Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases.

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Three killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting

The local sheriff says a suspect shot two people, before being shot by others at the store.

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Myanmar coup: Facebook deletes military's main news site

Tens of thousands again protest against the coup undeterred after two protesters died on Saturday.

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Kangaroo Island dunnart: Saving a bushfire-ravaged marsupial

Already critically endangered, Australia's Kangaroo Island dunnart has lost most of its habitat.

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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success

Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules.

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Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins

Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme.

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Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests

The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain.

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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One

A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance.

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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules.

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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza.

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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start.

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.

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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'

Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll.

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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.

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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.

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Friedrich Karl Berger: US deports ex-concentration camp guard to Germany

Friedrich Karl Berger, 95, worked at the Nazi Neuengamme camp during World War Two.

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Covid: Anti-vaccination protesters rally in Australia

Protesters gather in Australia to oppose the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccine programme.

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Wall Street Charging Bull sculptor Arturo Di Modica 'dies aged 80'

The bronze statue has become one of the most recognisable images of New York.

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Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters

Reports from the scene say police used live ammunition at the rally in the city of Mandalay.

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Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout

The action comes days before the country is set to begin its rollout of coronavirus vaccines.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women's final

Naomi Osaka cements her place as the outstanding star of the women's game by beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final for a fourth Grand Slam title.

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Covid-19: UK should send vaccines to poorer nations now - WTO chief

The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines.

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Women 'pose as grannies' to skip Florida vaccine queue

The two women wore glasses and wigs in order to try to receive a Covid-19 vaccine early in Florida.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split 'cordial and co-ordinated' - Perez Hilton

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says reports suggest Kim "had been over the marriage for a long time".

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic loses appeal against jailing

It is the first of two scheduled appearances in court on Saturday for the prominent Putin critic.

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Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet

Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska.

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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.

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Is business the 'path to peace' in the Middle East?

How peace between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain is reshaping business and the region's alliances.

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North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South?

Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South.

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How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.

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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?

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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.

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Brittany Higgins: Parliament rape accuser makes complaint

The former political adviser alleges she was raped by a colleague in Australia's Parliament House.

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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever.

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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.

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Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU from vlogs?

Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media.

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The art of protest in Myanmar – and its wanted list

From blind-folded protests to dressing like Aung Sun Suu Kyi, artists are concerning Myanmar's military.

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ICYMI: Ice carousels, a wallaby and a mammoth tooth

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Alps hiker survives seven icy nights after fall in Italy

Italian rescuers find an injured man who says his dog helped him to survive.

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Princess Latifa: UN asks for proof that Dubai ruler's daughter is alive

The human rights office has also asked the UAE about the status daughter of Dubai's ruler.

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Somali capital gunfire amid election protests

It comes after militiamen attacked army positions, close to the presidential palace, overnight.

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How much does climate change cost US economy?

Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages.

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 February 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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US-Saudi alliance: Major reset under way

The White House has signalled it will not be business as usual with Saudi's powerful crown prince.

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Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies

Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup.

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Ladakh: China reveals soldier deaths in India border clash

It marks the first time China has disclosed its casualties in the deadly June 2020 incident.

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'Pawri girl': A five-second video brings India and Pakistan together

Pakistan's Dananeer Mobin, 19, has got two countries that usually see tense relations, ready to "pawri" (party).

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Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'

The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme.

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Malaysian court finds news site guilty of contempt

The independent news outlet Malaysiakini had published critical comments on the judiciary.

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Covid vaccines: Macron proposes sending 4-5% of doses to poorer nations

France's president says failure to share vaccines more evenly is deepening global inequality.

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Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent

In recent years there's been increasing use of a law which bans speaking out against the government.

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A foreign swap is enabling growth in the Australian date industry as one grower looks to revive an Algerian variety that the SA Premier failed to secure more than 100 years ago. Building Australia's date industry one variety at a time

A foreign swap is enabling growth in the Australian date industry as one grower looks to revive an Algerian variety that the SA Premier failed to secure more than 100 years ago.

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Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing

The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

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Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’

Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.

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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals

Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite.

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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free.

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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up

A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough.

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Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing

The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage.

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The dentist who helped a koala to walk

Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot.

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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?

What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"?

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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.

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Man arrested after Nicki Minaj's father killed in hit-and-run

Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island.

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Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant

Scott Morrison says Facebook's decision to block news feeds to users is "arrogant and disappointing".

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Texas weather: Residents told to boil tap water amid power blackouts

Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and frigid conditions.

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Forestry Corporation will restart operations within the next few weeks, after talks break down over what environmental protections should be in place for fire-affected areas. Logging to resume on South Coast for first time since bushfires, against EPA advice

Forestry Corporation will restart operations within the next few weeks, after talks break down over what environmental protections should be in place for fire-affected areas.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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Pablo Hasél protests: Violence in Spanish cities over rapper’s jailing

Police clash with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as unrest over Pablo Hasél's jailing spreads.

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Indigenous health and media groups fear the shutdown of community pages may have a "devastating" impact on regional communities during the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Facebook ban potentially 'dangerous' for Indigenous vaccine rollout

Indigenous health and media groups fear the shutdown of community pages may have a "devastating" impact on regional communities during the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose

In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018.

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Period poverty: New Zealand schools to offer free sanitary products

One in 12 students were skipping classes because they could not afford tampons and pads.

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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band

The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.

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Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'

Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm.

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Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock

The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics.

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The Victorian government says standardisation of the Sea Lake and Manangatang rail lines will not happen under the Murray Basin Rail Project, in a blow to farmers and freight operators. Government rules out Murray Basin rail gauge standardisation

The Victorian government says standardisation of the Sea Lake and Manangatang rail lines will not happen under the Murray Basin Rail Project, in a blow to farmers and freight operators.

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The COVID pandemic, industrial action and the weather have combined to cause big delays to international shipping and pushing up the costs to get goods in and out of Australia. Container chaos as 'perfect storm' causes major import and export delays at ports

The COVID pandemic, industrial action and the weather have combined to cause big delays to international shipping and pushing up the costs to get goods in and out of Australia.

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A Queensland beekeeper calls for an urgent ban on a controversial insecticide after watching up to 600,000 of his honeybees die. 'An absolute mess': 'Gut-wrenching' bee deaths prompt renewed call for ban on insecticide Fipronil

A Queensland beekeeper calls for an urgent ban on a controversial insecticide after watching up to 600,000 of his honeybees die.

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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers

Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats.

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'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail

Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK.

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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.

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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part.

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Malnutrition is rising across India - why?

The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains.

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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.

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New Zealand deploys insects to tackle wasp problem

It is hoped the hover fly and wasp-nest beetle will stop wasps from disrupting the local eco-system.

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Britney Spears: Documentary director on 'tight circle' around singer

Samantha Stark discussed the issue of Britney Spears' father's conservatorship with BBC News.

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Japan student forced to dye her hair wins compensation

Teachers told the teenage girl to dye her naturally-brown hair black to comply with school rules.

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Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page cast in Dungeons & Dragons movie

Regé-Jean Page is to play the lead role in the fantasy film, based on the board game.

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Texas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power

At least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions.

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Nigeria gunmen raid Kagara school and abduct boys

A headcount is being done to see how many were abducted in the attack on the boarding school.

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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.

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Pablo Hasel protests: Thousands demand rapper's release in Spain

Demonstrations were seen in dozens of cities after Pablo Hasel was jailed over tweets and lyrics.

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Japan's ruling party invites women to 'look not talk' at key meetings

Female MPs will be invited to board meetings - but cannot talk - days after an Olympics sexism row.

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Myanmar coup: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest

Protesters have parked vehicles across key junctions in Yangon while a large demonstration grows.

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MJ Akbar: India minister loses #MeToo defamation case to Priya Ramani

MJ Akbar, a former editor, was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's #MeToo movement.

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Winter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas

Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C).

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Job seekers who take up seasonal work in regional Victoria could earn up to almost $2,500 bonus thanks to a new government scheme. Cash bonuses on offer to get more people to pick fruit

Job seekers who take up seasonal work in regional Victoria could earn up to almost $2,500 bonus thanks to a new government scheme.

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Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter

The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year

Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father.

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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.

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Authorities are working to eliminate more than 1,000 noxious plants on a rural property on the NSW South Coast that has been traced back to a contaminated batch of chicken feed. Race to kill toxic, invasive weed that sprouted from chicken feed

Authorities are working to eliminate more than 1,000 noxious plants on a rural property on the NSW South Coast that has been traced back to a contaminated batch of chicken feed.

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A ride which caused the death of Adelene Leong at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show had been "plagued by complaints", and the victim's mother had asked ride staff to better secure the girl before she was killed, a coronial inquest hears. Mum of girl fatally 'catapulted' from show ride asked staff to secure daughter, inquest told

A ride which caused the death of Adelene Leong at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show had been "plagued by complaints", and the victim's mother had asked ride staff to better secure the girl before she was killed, a coronial inquest hears.

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Peru vaccine scandal: Ex-president asked for early jab, doctors says

A doctor testifies to lawmakers, deepening a scandal over officials receiving vaccines out of turn.

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At a time when universities are desperate to fill the void left by international students caused by the pandemic, there's been a spike in enrolments in agricultural science courses as young Australians take advantage of lower fees and good job prospects. Uni students flock to agriculture as COVID and lower fees drive demand

At a time when universities are desperate to fill the void left by international students caused by the pandemic, there's been a spike in enrolments in agricultural science courses as young Australians take advantage of lower fees and good job prospects.

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Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled

The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine.

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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?

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Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father

Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends.

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Congo River: At least 60 drowned after boat capsizes

Residents say they have seen bodies floating in the water after the overcrowded boat crashed.

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Anthony Fauci wins Israel's Dan David $1m prize for 'defending science'

The US top infectious diseases expert receives an Israeli prize for his work during the Covid crisis.

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In pictures: Snow blankets Texas

Images from the US state of Texas as a winter storm brings freezing weather and a rare snowfall.

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North Korean man caught by South after crossing border

The man was tracked through the de-militarized zone by South Korean troops for three hours.

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Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning.

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New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says rich countries should not be allowed to vaccinate their people as poorer countries wait.

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Spain: Rapper Pablo Hasel arrested after police enter university

Pablo Hasel had defied a jail term for "glorifying terrorism" in lyrics and tweets.

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Bangladesh Avijit Roy murder: Five sentenced to die for machete attack on blogger

A court in Dhaka convicts a group of Islamist militants of the 2015 attack on a secular blogger.

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China arrests leader of fake vaccine scam

Saline solution and mineral water were being hawked as coronavirus jabs, and some sent overseas.

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US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack on Irbil

Washington vows to punish "those responsible" after rockets hit a base used by the US-led coalition.

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New Zealand lashes at Australia in citizenship row over terror suspect

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern accuses Australia of "abdicating its responsibilities" over the woman.

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Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts

Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona denies leading attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR).

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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court.

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Texas blanketed by snow

A severe winter storm has swept throughout Texas bringing snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures.

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Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper

Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues.

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Australia PM apologises to staffer who alleges she was raped in parliament

A former staffer for the ruling Liberal Party alleges she was raped by a man in a minister's office.

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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.

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Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine

The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say.

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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.

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Without music, will New Orleans survive?

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive.

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Toowoomba Royal Show will be the biggest in Queensland since the pandemic, setting the scene for all large shows in the state. Toowoomba proves the show must go on with test COVID-safe plan

Toowoomba Royal Show will be the biggest in Queensland since the pandemic, setting the scene for all large shows in the state.

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Not only did the Sunshine Harvester change forever the agriculture industry, but it was at the heart of a test case that set the country's first minimum wage. How a humble harvester helped set the minimum wage

Not only did the Sunshine Harvester change forever the agriculture industry, but it was at the heart of a test case that set the country's first minimum wage.

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Former Australian Olympian Scott Miller held over 'hidden drugs haul'

New South Wales police allege the former swimmer and another man concealed drugs inside candles.

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Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver in New York

Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island.

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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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Disha Ravi: The jailed Indian activist linked to Greta Thunberg

Disha Ravi, the 22-year-old co-founder of India's Fridays For Future chapter, is in prison for sedition.

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Myanmar coup: Protesters face up to 20 years in prison under new law

The military says fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred" towards the coup leaders.

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Abydos beer factory: Ancient large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt

The archaeological find in the Abydos burial ground is thought to date back about 5,000 years.

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Victorian farmers battling workforce shortages will need to pay $2,000 towards the quarantine costs of each worker they bring in from the Pacific Islands. Here's how much farmers must pay to quarantine overseas workers for harvest

Victorian farmers battling workforce shortages will need to pay $2,000 towards the quarantine costs of each worker they bring in from the Pacific Islands.

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Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid

The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year.

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Disha Ravi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls arrest 'attack on democracy'

Delhi chief minister criticises the arrest of Disha Ravi, 22, over a document intended to help farmers.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization.

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Capitol riots timeline: The evidence presented against Trump

Democrats show chilling and violent footage of the riot - some new - during the impeachment trial.

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McConnell blames 'Trump's lies' but votes not guilty

Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty”.

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A privately owned gypsum pit operator in Rainbow becomes a flashpoint for confusion around Victoria's five-day lockdown restrictions. Lockdown confusion causes $20k in lost income for Victorian business

A privately owned gypsum pit operator in Rainbow becomes a flashpoint for confusion around Victoria's five-day lockdown restrictions.

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New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings

Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people.

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Flower grower Cheryl Roehrich spent 12 months gearing up for one of her biggest days of the year — Valentine's Day. But Victoria's snap lockdown meant she lost 80 per cent of her stock. Flower industry expects losses 'in the millions' due to Victoria's five-day lockdown

Flower grower Cheryl Roehrich spent 12 months gearing up for one of her biggest days of the year — Valentine's Day. But Victoria's snap lockdown meant she lost 80 per cent of her stock.

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How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'I lost my hand when a soldier tried to rape me'

A teenager caught up in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict tells of her and her grandfather's near-death encounter.

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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.

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Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians

Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them.

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Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.

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Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal

Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain.

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Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years

Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing".

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Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing.

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Hotel quarantine: What isolating in a hotel room is like

Under travel rules, Aaron has to spend three weeks in a hotel room in Hong Kong, and Jane is in a Sydney hotel for a fortnight.

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US cold snap: Why is Texas seeing Arctic temperatures?

Freezing temperatures have been recorded across the usually hot southern US state.

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Spain migrant worker camp fire: 'Our house is burning'

A fire destroyed dozens of shacks, home to hundreds of undocumented workers, in southern Spain last night.

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Myanmar coup: US tells its citizens to 'shelter in place'

Armoured vehicles were seen on the streets for the first time since the coup on 1 February.

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Obituary: Former Argentine President Carlos Menem

Argentina's former president lived a flamboyant life mired in financial scandal and controversy.

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Covid: UK scientist defends WHO fact-finding mission to Wuhan

There has been criticism over the level of access to key data the team was given by the Chinese.

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Trump impeachment trial: Biden warns democracy is fragile

Former President Trump is acquitted of a charge of inciting deadly violence in the US Capitol.

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Bristol choir helps US girl with sleep problem

Roslyn was helped with a lullaby after she spotted the group on YouTube.

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Covid infecting humans through animal host 'probable'

Professor John Watson is a member of the World Health Organization's team investigating the origins of Covid-19.

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Guinea records first Ebola deaths since 2016

These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak.

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India activist Disha Ravi arrested over 'toolkit'

Disha Ravi was held for sharing a document designed to help ongoing protests against new farming laws.

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Covid-19 pandemic: New Zealand's biggest city ordered into lockdown

The move comes after three new local cases of Covid-19 were reported in Auckland.

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Trump impeachment: The debate that led to acquittal

Watch highlights of the Senate vote to clear the former president of inciting the attack on the US Capitol.

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Alexei Navalny: The women fighting against Russian corruption

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny relies on several women in key roles - who are they?

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Sunday Igboho: The Nigeria car salesman going after cattle herders

Sunday Igboho is accused of stoking ethnic tensions in Nigeria after targeting Fulani herders.

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Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer

Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter.

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TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language

TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life.

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Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant.

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Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?

Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem?

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Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII

A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944.

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Weeks after the Cherry Gardens bushfire tore through the Adelaide Hills, signs of life are being found clinging to what is left of scant tree canopies. 'It buoys our spirits': Animals rescued from fireground weeks after blaze

Weeks after the Cherry Gardens bushfire tore through the Adelaide Hills, signs of life are being found clinging to what is left of scant tree canopies.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter".

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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach.

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Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?

Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds.

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Australia's cattle market is red hot at the moment, but a growing number of analysts believe a price correction is on its way with some saying the market has reached its peak. How high can Australian cattle prices go in the Year of the Ox?

Australia's cattle market is red hot at the moment, but a growing number of analysts believe a price correction is on its way with some saying the market has reached its peak.

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A batch of commercial compost leaves a Suez recycling facility in Melbourne bound for Victorian garden centres. Crops begin to die within weeks. 'It's absolute Russian Roulette': Home gardeners angry after using toxic compost

A batch of commercial compost leaves a Suez recycling facility in Melbourne bound for Victorian garden centres. Crops begin to die within weeks.

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Narriearra Station, recently purchased by the NSW government from its tough-as-nails 83-year-old custodian, is brimming with history. It may look like desert, but this massive station is an ecological treasure trove

Narriearra Station, recently purchased by the NSW government from its tough-as-nails 83-year-old custodian, is brimming with history.

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Fukushima: Powerful earthquake rocks Japan weeks from disaster anniversary

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck just three weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 tsunami.

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Covid-19 pandemic: China 'refused to give data' to WHO team

A member of the team accuses China of withholding full data on the early days of the outbreak.

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In pictures: Joy for Dutch as canals freeze over

People in the Netherlands are making the most of wintry weather that has frozen local waterways.

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Tennis star's coach walks out as he blows two-set lead

Daniil Medvedev's coach walks out of his Australian Open third-round match as the Russian blows a two-set lead before winning.

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ICYMI: A dog rescue and a dog detective

Here's some of the news you may have missed this week.

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Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children

A trial will assess whether the vaccine produces a strong immune response in six to 17-year-olds.

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What will the military do after seizing power in Myanmar?

The military is now in charge of Myanmar after a coup. Does it know what to do next?

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Soldiers killed in Napoleon's 1812 retreat buried

The remains of French and Russian soldiers who died in the disastrous retreat are laid to rest.

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Impeachment: Three key arguments by Trump’s lawyers

On the fourth day of the impeachment trial, the former president’s defence set out their case.

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US to allow in thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico

The Biden administration will start by processing some 25,000 people, reversing a Trump-era policy.

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With less than half the $300 million released by the Federal Government after the 2019 north Queensland floods used, many are asking if offering debt was the best policy. Less than a quarter of north Qld flood recovery funding was used. Was offering debt the problem?

With less than half the $300 million released by the Federal Government after the 2019 north Queensland floods used, many are asking if offering debt was the best policy.

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Nasa's pioneering black women

The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme.

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Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital

The building of an expressway in Kenya's capital could divide Nairobi in more ways than one.

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Pakistan's Ali Sadpara: The climber who never came back from K2

Mohammad Ali Sadpara will be remembered as a versatile climber who was revered in his native Pakistan.

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The 'saviour' loan apps that trapped pandemic-struck Indians

Hundreds of apps offering "instant" loans drew people who were out of work and desperate for cash.

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Seven years ago lawyer Sarah Ajzner decided to make a change. She and her partner Daniel ditched the city life and moved to a property north of Melbourne to breed goats and make cheese. Ditching the corporate grind to farm goats and make cheese

Seven years ago lawyer Sarah Ajzner decided to make a change. She and her partner Daniel ditched the city life and moved to a property north of Melbourne to breed goats and make cheese.

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Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?

The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared?

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How Mike Pence became a villain in Trump world

A pro-Trump mob called the loyal former vice-president a traitor who should be hanged. What changed?

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The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'

A leaked video shows Russian police interrogating protester Gennady Shulga while pushing him onto his dog's food bowl after a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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What's behind Covid-19 surge in southern Africa?

Coronavirus cases have been on the increase across countries in southern Africa.

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Driver captures footage of deadly mass pile-up on a Texas highway

The early morning pile-up killed at least five people and left others trapped in their vehicles.

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US football team celebrates Super Bowl win with boat parade

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the biggest game in US sport.

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Myanmar coup: Mass protests defy military leader's plea

Gen Min Aung Hlaing's call to "join hands" with the military is met with huge nationwide rallies.

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There is "no need" to exclude agriculture from South Australia's emissions target, according to the state's Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister David Basham. Carbon reduction could boost SA's outback pastoralists, Ag Minister says

There is "no need" to exclude agriculture from South Australia's emissions target, according to the state's Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister David Basham.

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Biden warns China will 'eat our lunch' on infrastructure spending

The US president's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping.

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Today's decision by the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation, made up of state and territory ministers, is a crushing blow for fruit producers and one that infuriates federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud. Juice now has lower health star rating than diet cola in shift to sugar-based grading

Today's decision by the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation, made up of state and territory ministers, is a crushing blow for fruit producers and one that infuriates federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud.

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Covid: Victoria state to enter third lockdown after outbreak of UK variant

Officials say the "sharp circuit breaker" is needed to halt the infectious strain's rapid spread

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Protesters disrupt operations at a woodchip mill in northern Tasmania for about six hours, blocking the entrance and claiming their tyres were slashed. Log truck drivers claim lost income after Bob Brown Foundation protest blocks woodchip mill

Protesters disrupt operations at a woodchip mill in northern Tasmania for about six hours, blocking the entrance and claiming their tyres were slashed.

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A small gin distillery on the Limestone Coast wins a national award, by taking its time to get the recipe right. Winemaker turns award-winning gin distiller

A small gin distillery on the Limestone Coast wins a national award, by taking its time to get the recipe right.

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After seeing off drought, bushfires, torrential rain and a pandemic, bottling this year's vintage will be especially satisfying for Hunter Valley winemakers. Fortunes turn for winemakers after nightmare year had some 'looking down the barrel'

After seeing off drought, bushfires, torrential rain and a pandemic, bottling this year's vintage will be especially satisfying for Hunter Valley winemakers.

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Anna Sorokin: Fake heiress released from US prison

Anna Sorokin was jailed in 2019 after spending years living as a wealthy socialite in New York.

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Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on

Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away.

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Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive

People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling.

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'Putin's palace': Builders' story of luxury, mould and fake walls

The Black Sea mansion highlighted by Alexei Navalny is beset with construction issues, say builders.

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Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?

When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it?

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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work?

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NSW farmers ride the high of the best season many have seen in 40 years, referred to in the Riverina as their "Goldilocks season" with conditions "just right" for many. 'Not too much, not too little': Riverina growers are calling it their Goldilocks season

NSW farmers ride the high of the best season many have seen in 40 years, referred to in the Riverina as their "Goldilocks season" with conditions "just right" for many.

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Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues.

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Lunar New Year has traditionally been a lucrative time for Australian fishers, but trade shutdowns and COVID-19 mean this year's banquets will look very different. China to celebrate Year of the Ox with lucky Australian red dragons off the menu

Lunar New Year has traditionally been a lucrative time for Australian fishers, but trade shutdowns and COVID-19 mean this year's banquets will look very different.

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Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump.

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Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world.

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Forests the size of tennis courts

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world.

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Mandalorian star dropped after 'abhorrent' posts

Lucasfilm says the actor's comments are 'abhorrent' and has no plans to work with her again.

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Iran produces uranium metal in new violation of nuclear deal

Western powers warn that the substance could also be used to make the core of a nuclear bomb.

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Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition

Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight.

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Ozone layer 'rescued' from CFC damage

A steady decline in the levels of ozone-harming CFCs in the atmosphere has resumed, scientists say.

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Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

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India: Nepal bans India climbers for faking Everest summit

The two climbers failed to produce reliable pictures and other evidence to support their summit claim.

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The world's last working Humphrey pump hasn't fired-up in front of the public for years, and volunteer operators are calling for the SA Government to jump-start this piece of engineering history. Tiny irrigation and steam museum fights for its 'huge contraption' to fire-up again

The world's last working Humphrey pump hasn't fired-up in front of the public for years, and volunteer operators are calling for the SA Government to jump-start this piece of engineering history.

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US-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi

The US president brought up human rights abuses, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the White House said.

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GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'

Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga?

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Capitol mob got close to Pence, Romney and Schumer, new footage shows

Newly released security footage shows the peril the vice-president and other lawmakers were in.

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US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk

The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online.

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A significant percentage of a Great Ocean Road town's 247 residents oppose a plan by Singaporean company Big Tiny to build an accommodation park near a "delicate" estuary. Tiny town has big problem with tiny house proposal

A significant percentage of a Great Ocean Road town's 247 residents oppose a plan by Singaporean company Big Tiny to build an accommodation park near a "delicate" estuary.

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US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years.

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It's the time of year when the flower industry prepares for a flurry of orders and red rose sales surge, but wholesalers and farmers are warning they won't be able to meet the demand. Red roses in short supply this Valentine's with pandemic still a thorny issue for growers

It's the time of year when the flower industry prepares for a flurry of orders and red rose sales surge, but wholesalers and farmers are warning they won't be able to meet the demand.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief".

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Documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt.

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Myanmar coup: 'Down with the military - release our leaders!'

Protests are growing against Myanmar's army after its coup, with tens of thousands on the streets.

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Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel

The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since.

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Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos

Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache.

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The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes.

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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

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Central African Republic: A country under siege

Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital.

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Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild.

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Heineken cuts 8,000 jobs after Covid hits sales

The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption".

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Myanmar coup: Pools and princesses as protesters go all out

Protesters are turning up dressed as princesses, super heroes, witches, and everything in between.

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Grown in Algeria, shipped to Australia and planted in the outback, these date palms have had a long journey to arrive in the Riverland region of South Australia. 120yo date palms gifted by French Government given new lease of life

Grown in Algeria, shipped to Australia and planted in the outback, these date palms have had a long journey to arrive in the Riverland region of South Australia.

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Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed.

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Dance label R&S Records accused of racial discrimination

The head of R&S Records discriminated against black and female artists, says a former employee.

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An 1,110 kilogram bullock named Russell sells at the weekly Naracoorte market, after a quiet life as a family pet. 'He outgrew them': Russell the 'spoilt' 1,110kg family pet finds a new home

An 1,110 kilogram bullock named Russell sells at the weekly Naracoorte market, after a quiet life as a family pet.

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Australia's chief vet says the new variant of the virus, that's wiped out 1 billion pigs worldwide, could have been established through the use of an illegal vaccine. New variant of African swine fever raises biosecurity alert level

Australia's chief vet says the new variant of the virus, that's wiped out 1 billion pigs worldwide, could have been established through the use of an illegal vaccine.

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Myanmar coup: Military raids Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters

The attack on the National League for Democracy's office comes as thousands continue to protest the coup.

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Agriculture industry bosses vow to continue to lower emissions, with pig producers leading the way, despite an opposing push by the Federal Nationals to have agriculture excluded from any net zero emissions target. Pork producers say lowering carbon 'ethically right', Nationals call for farm exemptions

Agriculture industry bosses vow to continue to lower emissions, with pig producers leading the way, despite an opposing push by the Federal Nationals to have agriculture excluded from any net zero emissions target.

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Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech

A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol.

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Tasmania, already well behind national and international targets for protecting marine areas, has no plans to lift a moratorium on new reserves, says the State Government. Marine parks remain off agenda for Tasmania despite calls for better sea-life protection

Tasmania, already well behind national and international targets for protecting marine areas, has no plans to lift a moratorium on new reserves, says the State Government.

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A South West winery owner is suing a West Australian Government agency for more than $500,000, for damage caused by three-day bushfire. Winery sues WA Government agency for more than $500k

A South West winery owner is suing a West Australian Government agency for more than $500,000, for damage caused by three-day bushfire.

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Draghi: Call of duty for Italy's 'Super Mario'

With Italy's Mario Draghi set to become prime minister, Mark Lowen profiles the man who "saved the euro".

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Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government

The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists.

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A behind-the-scenes peek into President Trump's diplomacy

A new BBC series explores former President Donald Trump's foreign policy through firsthand accounts.

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A South West winery owner is suing a West Australian Government agency for more than $500,000, for damage caused by three-day bushfire. Winery sues WA Government agency for more than $500k

A South West winery owner is suing a West Australian Government agency for more than $500,000, for damage caused by three-day bushfire.

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The tiny Papua New Guinean island of Daru has become the latest flashpoint in tensions between Australia and China, as one Chinese company looks to build an industrial fishing park in the region, while another proposes a new city. The tiny island in Papua New Guinea caught in the middle of tensions between Australia and China

The tiny Papua New Guinean island of Daru has become the latest flashpoint in tensions between Australia and China, as one Chinese company looks to build an industrial fishing park in the region, while another proposes a new city.

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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office.

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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.

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Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday

Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.

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Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed.

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Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign

Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe.

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Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but one chat app let them - briefly.

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Two Holocaust historians face Polish court verdict

A controversial ban on defaming the nation is used to claim two historians libelled a wartime mayor.

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Covid: WHO team says 'extremely unlikely' virus leaked from lab

A team of international and Chinese experts say more work is needed to identify the source of the virus.

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Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment

The cryptocurrency gains strongly for a second day after Tesla bought $1.5bn of the currency.

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Maori MP ejected from NZ parliament for refusing to wear tie

Rawiri Waititi, who has said ties are "a colonial noose", said he was wearing Maori business attire.

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Supremes co-founder and singer Mary Wilson dies aged 76

The Motown trio were known for hits such as Baby Love and You Can't Hurry Love.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail under security law

The pro-democracy media billionaire is the most high-profile figure to fall foul of the controversial law.

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Irrigators in northern New South Wales will feel some pain as the State Government moves to cut back the amount of flood plain water they harvest, the Water Minister warns. NSW Government cuts flood plain harvesting, but will it save downstream communities?

Irrigators in northern New South Wales will feel some pain as the State Government moves to cut back the amount of flood plain water they harvest, the Water Minister warns.

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Trump impeachment: Senate paves way for speedy trial of ex-president

The former president goes on trial in the Senate on Tuesday, accused of inciting mob violence.

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Colombia to grant legal status to Venezuelan migrants

President Ivan Duque announces changes that will give almost one million temporary protected status.

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Trump impeachment: Fact-checking the Senate trial

Donald Trump's lawyers are disputing his impeachment on several fronts - are they right?

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Capitol riots: Five takeaways from the arrests

Those who have been charged so far come from a variety of backgrounds and at least 41 states.

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Myanmar coup: Police clamp down as protesters defy ban on gatherings

Water cannon is deployed again as thousands take to the streets despite a ban on mass gatherings.

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Covid: South Korea launches test for pet cats and dogs

It comes a few weeks after a kitten tested positive, the first animal Covid-19 case in the country.

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Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life.

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CS Energy's testing finds toxic chemicals known as PFAS at "above guideline levels" in groundwater near its Callide Power Station. PFAS found in groundwater near Central Queensland power station

CS Energy's testing finds toxic chemicals known as PFAS at "above guideline levels" in groundwater near its Callide Power Station.

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Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December.

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Covid: Why Australia's 'world-class' quarantine system has seen breaches

Australian cities have entered snap lockdowns over single breaches - what can be done to prevent them?

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Nourin Mohamed Siddig: The African art of reciting the Koran

Social media has revived African styles of Koranic recitation led by Sudan's Nourin Mohamed Siddig.

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Nirbhaya Fund: The gang rape victim's scheme that's not reaching women

India pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to curb violence against women. Where did the money go?

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Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out.

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Egypt's revolution: I saw the unimaginable happen

The BBC's Wael Hussein describes witnessing an uprising unfold in the heart of Cairo, 10 years on.

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Trump impeachment: The terror of being trapped in the US Capitol

Three members of Congress describe in vivid detail what they saw as rioters stormed the building.

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Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe

Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay.

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A native grass regularly passed on the roadside and seen in paddocks could form the solution to restoring land exhausted by farming, researchers say. 'Kind of tastes like a scone': The crop that could an become Aussie food staple

A native grass regularly passed on the roadside and seen in paddocks could form the solution to restoring land exhausted by farming, researchers say.

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Myanmar coup: Workers join nationwide strike as protests continue

Mass street protests have continued for a third day, as authorities deployed water cannon.

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Oil prices climb back to pre-pandemic levels

Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround.

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China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators.

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Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady wins seventh title as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs

Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven.

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Super Bowl Halftime show: How did The Weeknd do?

The star's socially-distanced set focused largely on the songs over spectacle.

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A national shortage of veterinarians has forced a Riverland veterinary practice to close its doors, raising concerns about the future of animal care as vet numbers fall and pet ownership increases. Veterinary clinic closes after 30 years, blaming national vet shortage

A national shortage of veterinarians has forced a Riverland veterinary practice to close its doors, raising concerns about the future of animal care as vet numbers fall and pet ownership increases.

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Uttarakhand: Seven dead after India glacier bursts dam

A piece of a Himalayan glacier had fallen into a river, bursting open a dam in northern India.

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Cheng Lei: Australian journalist faces China spying charges

TV presenter Cheng Lei, detained since August, is accused of supplying state secrets overseas.

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The construction of a $110 million, 290-metre-long floating jetty at Port of Broome is edging closer, with the announcement of the logistics hub's builders only weeks away. Tender decision nears for ambitious $110m Broome floating jetty project, despite minor delays

The construction of a $110 million, 290-metre-long floating jetty at Port of Broome is edging closer, with the announcement of the logistics hub's builders only weeks away.

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A record-breaking take at the Nutrien Classic is a good sign for the horse industry, auctioneers and sellers say, with the top lot this year going under the hammer for $170,000. Tamworth horse sale grosses record $10.5m amid galloping industry confidence

A record-breaking take at the Nutrien Classic is a good sign for the horse industry, auctioneers and sellers say, with the top lot this year going under the hammer for $170,000.

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Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide

A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority.

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Plans to revive a mothballed underground coal mine in the NSW Hunter Valley are under a cloud, with financial reports revealing the operator is in "dire financial straits". Dartbrook coal mine under 'strategic review'

Plans to revive a mothballed underground coal mine in the NSW Hunter Valley are under a cloud, with financial reports revealing the operator is in "dire financial straits".

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Michael Tripodi's summer days are usually spent picking and selling his stone fruit, but this year 30 tonnes of plums will be left to rot on his orchard floor. 'There's only so much growers can take': Fruit left to rot as exports drop, prices plummet

Michael Tripodi's summer days are usually spent picking and selling his stone fruit, but this year 30 tonnes of plums will be left to rot on his orchard floor.

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The NSW Agriculture Minister says an announcement will soon be made that could help to ease the pressure on farmers who have been crying out for help to get their crops to market. Hundreds of workers on the way, but struggling NSW farmers call for quarantine fix

The NSW Agriculture Minister says an announcement will soon be made that could help to ease the pressure on farmers who have been crying out for help to get their crops to market.

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Driving cattle through the central highlands of Tasmania has been undertaken for 130 years, first by the Lee family and now the Kilbys, who say they are actively "keeping the tradition alive". Droving in this 'spectacular' part of Tasmania is far from the flat, dusty tradition elsewhere

Driving cattle through the central highlands of Tasmania has been undertaken for 130 years, first by the Lee family and now the Kilbys, who say they are actively "keeping the tradition alive".

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Trump impeachment explained

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about?

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Haiti political turmoil: Judge and police officer among 23 arrested for 'coup attempt'

Street protests broke out as opponents say President Moïse's term has ended, something he denies.

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In pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change

Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires.

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The myth and reality of the super soldier

China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible?

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Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue

Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film.

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'Kenyan police asked if my husband was a sorcerer'

While Chirindo Chisubi was still mourning her husband, she was shocked by a Kenyan police question.

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Abducted, trafficked or killed: The life of a sex worker in Sierra Leone

Africa Eye investigates the disappearance of a sex worker and uncovers abuse, trafficking and murder

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Consumer demand for the humble spud is soaring since the pandemic, but the impossible task of securing enough workers is leaving growers with no choice but to move to job-cutting alternatives. 'We just can't grow the crops': Workers shortage forces farmers to look to automation

Consumer demand for the humble spud is soaring since the pandemic, but the impossible task of securing enough workers is leaving growers with no choice but to move to job-cutting alternatives.

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Iran nuclear deal: US sanctions will not be lifted for talks, says Biden

Joe Biden says he will not lift sanctions to kick-start talks over Tehran's nuclear programme.

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Storm Darcy: Netherlands hit by 'first major snowstorm in decade'

A severe cold snap is pushing through northern Europe, bringing snow and gale-force winds.

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Pussy Riot: Russian protests are 'battle for hearts and minds'

Punk band Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova has released a song in support of Russia's anti-government protesters.

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