South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Minimum wage rises for two million workers
Most low-paid workers will receive a pay rise, but those on furlough will miss out.
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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'
Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories.
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Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Monday, 29 March 2021
Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'
Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.
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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.
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Is this the future for international business deals?
A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".
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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic
A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people.
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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you
Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.
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How bees and drones team up to find landmines
Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.
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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'
How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.
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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier
A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.
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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.
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Sunday, 28 March 2021
The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.
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Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England
People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules.
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Covid jab: One dose in care homes gives 'substantial' protection
A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK.
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Doctors warn against cuts to youth drug and alcohol treatment
Young people's lives are being put at risk without help for drugs and alcohol problems, they say.
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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.
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'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame
Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer.
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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'
Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.
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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'
Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.
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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care
Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.
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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'
Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.
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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'
The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.
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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.
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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree
Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.
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Saturday, 27 March 2021
Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic
The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?
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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?
From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.
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Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music
This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform.
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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.
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The real reason humans are the dominant species
How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.
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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.
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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers
Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.
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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".
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Covid: 'Heart-breaking' wait for Rhondda couple to travel for IVF
Kevin and Nicci Button from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been trying for a child for more than four years.
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Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet
Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group.
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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff
Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.
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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry
Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.
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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book
A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old.
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Friday, 26 March 2021
Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls
A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud.
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Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics
The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules.
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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104
The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.
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The Papers: 'Over-70s autumn booster' and shops 'open till 10'
Some of Saturday's papers look ahead to lockdown rules easing for millions in England on Monday.
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Thursday, 25 March 2021
Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'
An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested.
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Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims
Claims of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny have been made by pupils at several independent schools.
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Domestic abuse: Women 'could die in unregulated refuges'
Accommodation provided by groups with no expertise could be dangerous, women's organisations warn.
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Covid: BAME doctors 'still waiting for risk checks'
Many say key risk assessments have either not taken place or have not been acted on.
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US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military
A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar.
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The Papers: UK 'plans October booster jab' and pub passport 'fury'
People being offered boosters to protect against new Covid strains features on Friday's front pages.
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Wednesday, 24 March 2021
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan
Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan.
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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find
Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered.
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Julie Pomagalski, French former snowboard world champion, dies in Swiss avalanche
Julie Pomagalski, 40, was swept away while skiing off-piste on a mountain in Switzerland.
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First southern US state scraps the death penalty
It is the 23rd US state and the first in the South to end the use of capital punishment.
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The Papers: 'No jab no pint' and EU vaccine 'peace deal' with UK
Thursday's papers look at the prospect of pub goers needing proof of a Covid vaccination to gain entry.
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties
Exit polls suggest the PM may still fall short of a majority after the fourth election in two years.
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The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab
Wednesday's front pages reflect on the country's tributes to those who died in the pandemic.
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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship
Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic.
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Kill the Bill Bristol protests: Police action at demo
Police officers arrest demonstrators protesting in the city centre at the new police bill.
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Monday, 22 March 2021
'Kardashian clones' jibes teacher struck off
Alexander Price, 43, made the comments in his anonymous gossip blog about Denbigh High School.
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Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas dies from Covid on poll day
Congo-Brazzaville's main opposition presidential candidate was being sent to France for treatment.
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Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'
Covid rules force keepers to move 14 birds across four countries to get to their new home.
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Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules
Christopher Christian is handed four weeks in jail after visiting a shop to buy mobile phone credit.
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The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown
Britons facing tighter travel restrictions makes the front of some newspapers on the anniversary of the start of lockdown.
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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal
Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second division.
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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres
Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas.
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Sunday, 21 March 2021
The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures
Brussels' threat to ban AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports to Britain dominates Monday's front pages.
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Saturday, 20 March 2021
Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape
Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year.
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Coronavirus: 'I isolated with mum for her last 14 days'
A daughter's story of how she moved into a cancer hospice with her mother during the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute
One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand.
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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love
Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend.
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How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?
The disappearance of Sarah Everard has led to a conversation about the violence faced by women.
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Sir Keir Starmer: His first year as Labour leader
Supporters and critics assess Sir Keir's leadership, against a backdrop of the Covid crisis and party wrangles.
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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past
How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims.
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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.
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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear
Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories?
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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab
There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.
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The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'
The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers.
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Friday, 19 March 2021
Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts.
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Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree
The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears.
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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'
Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be.
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Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend.
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Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball
A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry.
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Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'
Organisers are working on plans for a one-off concert and to let people camp on the site this summer.
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Thursday, 18 March 2021
Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape
The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual.
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British Airways joins rush to expand remote working
The airline is exploring the sale of its huge Heathrow Airport HQ as part of flexible working plans.
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The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril
Regulators backing the Covid jab and MSPs saying Nicola Sturgeon mislead their inquiry lead the papers.
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Kansas Senate Majority Leader was arrested on suspicion of DUI after 911 callers said he drove the wrong way down a highway. A judge released him and said there wasn't 'probable cause.'
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Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic
Some people's human rights may have been breached during the pandemic, the care watchdog says.
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Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion.
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Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days
Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world.
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Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order
Sonia Deleon's family say they would have disputed the order had they known it was put in place.
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The Papers: EU will 'grab your jabs' and tough migrant stance
A UK-EU row over Covid vaccine supply leads many papers, while new asylum seeker rules also feature.
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee
MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand.
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'More divisive than air strikes' - The battle over LTNs
The schemes were introduced to tackle increasing traffic on minor roads but some face fierce opposition.
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Universities told not to swamp courses with students
With uncertainty over teachers' grades for A-levels, a warning against "over-recruiting" is issued.
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What we wish we'd known about infertility
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.
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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation
Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.
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Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything'
A former teacher and cricketer is talking about his gambling addiction to help warn others.
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The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown
The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving.
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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche
A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.
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LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'
A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children.
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Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags
Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area.
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Oliver Campbell: Calls to review 30-year-old murder conviction
Oliver Campbell should have his conviction quashed over an unfair confession, his solicitor says.
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Newspaper headlines: PM attacked on China and Duke leaves hospital
Prince Philip features on several front pages, as does criticism of Boris Johnson's "soft" line on China.
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Monday, 15 March 2021
South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military
Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.
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Why are flowers getting more expensive?
Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.
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'I don't really know the people I star with'
Thirteen-year-old Jordan Nash has shared screen time with Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Angelina Jolie.
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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.
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So you want a career in building computer games?
A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.
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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.
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New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood
Dame Rachel de Souza wants help for children after the pandemic to be like post-war reconstruction.
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Newspaper headlines: UK defends Oxford jab and vigil policing fallout
Decisions by EU countries to pause the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine leads the papers.
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Sunday, 14 March 2021
Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria
The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.
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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court
They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.
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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain
A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure.
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Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys
The pop stars open up the 2021 ceremony, which is taking place in LA under Covid restrictions.
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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.
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Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards
Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand are expected to be among the nominated actors.
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Grammys 2021: In pictures
The stars swapped their lockdown outfits for gladrags on "music's biggest night".
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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised
Ministers says a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.
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The Papers: 'Shaming of the Met', and chief 'refuses to quit'
Fallout from police's handling of the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard dominates the papers.
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Match of the Day 2: Watch Erik Lamela's 'rabona' goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal
Match of the Day 2 pundits Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas analyse Erik Lamela's incredible 'rabona' finish against Arsenal.
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Saturday, 13 March 2021
Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people like Phoenix, say eating disorder experts.
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Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy?
Most people are "oblivious" to the environmental impact of shop-bought cut flowers, a florist says.
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The algorithm for the perfect biryani
A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.
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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets
An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.
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FA Cup final and World Snooker Championship on list of pilot events to test return of fans
The FA Cup final and the World Snooker Championship are among the proposed pilot events to test the return of big crowds to venues this year.
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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers
Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.
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The Papers: 'Police clashes tarnish vigil', and Kate's tribute
Gatherings to remember murdered Sarah Everard dominate Sunday's front pages.
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Westwood leads DeChambeau by two at Players Championship
England's Lee Westwood takes a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau into the final day at the Players Championship.
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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66
Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.
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Friday, 12 March 2021
The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’
Twin dancers Taitlyn and Kaylee Jaiy say discrimination as they were growing up made them hungrier to succeed.
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Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage
The singer was on his way to sign divorce papers when his wife sent a message that put them back on track.
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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique
A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.
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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home
Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.
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Why the GameStop story is far from over
Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.
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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'
Developers who carry out repair work should not ask the owners to sign non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.
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Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.
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Schools could miss free meals cash due to count change
There are warnings a rule change in counting free school meal pupils could mean schools miss out on cash.
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Newspaper headlines: Vigils 'to defy' ban and Easter jabs for over-40s
Developments in Sarah Everard's murder case and the planned vigils are carried in Saturday's papers.
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Cartoon SuperTed set for new animation series
The teddy with magic powers was a favourite among royal princes and a generation of children.
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Thursday, 11 March 2021
Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed
People will soon be able meet friends in their garden, visit care homes inside and play golf.
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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home
The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.
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Twins peak with more born than ever before
One in every 42 children is born a twin and much has changed over the past 30 years, a report finds.
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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.
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Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery
The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.
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Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens
Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK.
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BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans
The new programmes will help support both pupils and teachers across the UK.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021
The papers: Sarah Everard case and 'fury' over nurses' pay
Most of Wednesday's newspaper front pages lead on the latest developments in the Sarah Everard case.
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