Owners of wood burners and open fires will need to burn cleaner alternatives as new rules come into force.
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Friday, 30 April 2021
Why is this the 'most instagrammable' bird?
How a study designated the rare, odd-looking frogmouth the most instagrammable of avian species.
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HMS Unicorn goes under the microscope for preservation project
A major survey of HMS Unicorn is under way in Dundee as part of a major preservation project.
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Planning my 'big Greek wedding' in a pandemic
Restrictions on wedding guest numbers are due to be lifted on 21 June, but couples are still anxious.
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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Long-distance relationships are tough - but lockdown helped this couple
"In the first lockdown we couldn't see each other. This is round two, just an ocean apart."
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Bobby Sands: The hunger strike that changed the course of N Ireland's conflict
A hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died was a watershed in the Troubles, says Peter Taylor.
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Domestic Abuse Bill: For these victims, a new law is long overdue
The landmark Domestic Abuse Bill became law this week. Two survivors describe what it means for them.
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Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?
Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend.
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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
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Election 2021: 'I was homeless now I'm voting for the first time'
Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.
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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
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Thursday, 29 April 2021
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
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Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple
The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.
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The Papers: 'Strictly want Carrie' and Clarke denies claims
Friday's papers continue to report the row over the PM's flat - and allegations against actor Noel Clarke.
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021
The Papers: 'Boris painted into corner' and how to get 'fancy wallpaper'
The papers report the Electoral Commission's probe into funding the refurbishment of the PM's flat.
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Tuesday, 27 April 2021
The Papers: 'PM urged to come clean' and 'June olé days'
The papers report more claims in the Boris Johnson's flat row - and the return of Spanish holidays.
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Monday, 26 April 2021
Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m
The musician's prototype trainers are the first to fetch more than $1m at auction.
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Firefighter who became defining image of mountain gorse fire
A photo of firefighter Hayley Agnew became the defining image of the Slieve Donard gorse fire.
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Belfast girl goes from Park Runs to being world's fastest at 12
Belfast girl Emer McKee says she just tries to "run as fast as I can" after setting a new world 5km record for a 12-year-old.
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Coronavirus: Portugal records no daily deaths for first time since August
The last time the country recorded no coronavirus-related deaths in a 24-hour period was in August.
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Sunday, 25 April 2021
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
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Shops, pubs and pools reopen in Scotland
Travel restrictions are also eased, allowing people to travel between Scotland and other parts of the UK.
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Older workers 'see biggest jobs fall since 1980s'
There were 109,000 more jobless older workers between December and February than a year ago, a report says.
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The Papers: 'PM under pressure' and 'India at breaking point'
Several front pages continue to focus on questions facing Boris Johnson over the renovation of his Downing Street flat.
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'We do like a rave!' Inside the UK's last lesbian bars
There are only a few fixed lesbian venues left in the UK, and they are having to adapt to keep going.
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Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’
Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.
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Cladding victims ‘let down by the system’
Bassel lost his flat in the war in Syria and is now at risk of losing everything again, as a victim of flammable cladding.
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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.
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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?
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Saturday, 24 April 2021
Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months
The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers.
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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest
Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.
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TikTok: 'My nan has helped me get millions of views'
Lewis Leigh, 19, has attracted 1.2m followers on TikTok - with a little help from his family.
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Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.
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How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home
The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'fences'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?
As Western troops prepare to go, there are concerns over the future of counter-terrorism operations.
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The Voice: Grace Holden tells of opening up about her grief
Grace Holden found talking about her mum's death hard - until she opened up about it on The Voice.
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Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave
Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus.
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Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?
There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity.
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Friday, 23 April 2021
Brexit: UK and Australia agree 'vast majority' of trade deal
A full trade agreement in principle should be agreed between the UK and Australia by June
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Myanmar: Military chief set to make first foreign trip since coup
The Jakarta regional summit will be Min Aung Hlaing's first trip since the army took power in a coup.
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The Papers: Cummings' 'war' with PM and 'No masks by summer'
Saturday's front pages focus on former No 10 adviser Dominic Cummings' attack on the prime minister.
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Two 13-year-old boys desperate to get a vaccine
Vaccines are currently unlicensed for the under-16s and it's up to individual doctors to decide.
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George Floyd: Black Lives Matter protesters react to Chauvin conviction
Two young women who demonstrated after George Floyd's death react to Derek Chauvin's conviction.
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Iceland volcano eruption: Music video and wedding filmed at Fagradalsfjall
How an Icelandic band and a marriage ceremony made the most of spectacular scenes at Fagradalsfjall.
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Tokyo Olympics: The challenges of training in a Covid pandemic
Athletes tell us what it's like training for the world's biggest sporting event during a pandemic.
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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.
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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.
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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.
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Gregory's Girl: 'The affection for it overwhelms me'
The teenage romantic comedy set in a Scottish new town has been an enduring success for 40 years.
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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.
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Working abroad: 'The pandemic just made it harder'
With global travel restrictions, Covid has had a huge impact on the lives of those working abroad.
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Thursday, 22 April 2021
Oscars 2021: Why the Academy needs to recognise casting directors
Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars.
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What is conversion therapy?
"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity could be banned.
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One Covid vaccine cuts infection risk in all age groups
Real-world data found the AZ and Pfizer jabs worked equally well in over-75s and younger people.
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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.
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The Papers: Cummings accused of leaks and beaming Prince Louis
Friday's papers report on No 10 sources accusing ex-aide Dominic Cummings of leaking the PM's texts.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'
The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.
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Could this lidless paper cup cut coffee waste?
A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry.
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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.
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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.
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Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action
Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.
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Dyson lobbying row: Labour calls for probe into PM texts
The party wants a "thorough investigation" into Boris Johnson's conduct, amid a row over lobbying.
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Marcus Rashford's budget cookery serves up fish finger sandwich
The footballer and food poverty campaigner is launching a new affordable meals project.
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Brit Awards to have live audience as part of Covid event trials
The audience will not have to wear masks or be socially distanced, as part of a government trial.
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Employment: North and Midlands 'leading jobs recovery
Several areas now have more job vacancies than before the pandemic, a study finds.
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Is this the end of line for the landline phone?
Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost.
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021
The beauty ideal fuelling an illicit drugs trade
For Altou, a 19-year-old model, having a ‘slim thick’ body is the key to getting more likes and more work.
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Newspaper headlines: Super League 'in tatters' and Chauvin found guilty
Wednesday's front pages continue to chart the fate of football's "crumbling" European Super League.
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London elections: 'I don't feel welcome in this city'
Accessible transport campaigner Katie Pennick says a lack of progress by consecutive London mayors has left her feeling "unwelcome".
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Surfer reunited with big wave board discovered 2,700km away
Danny Griffiths was stunned when a surfboard he had lost four years earlier turned up 2,700km away.
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Shanghai Auto Show: Five electric car brands to look out for in China
Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show.
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CEO Secrets: 'No money is better than the wrong money'
CEO Augustin Celier says he was tempted by a €500,000 loan "but it could have ruined our company".
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‘My sister took her life waiting for abusive ex-partner to face trial’
Gemma Robinson died just days before she was due to see her ex-partner in court.
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India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots
A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India.
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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees
The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.
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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.
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Monday, 19 April 2021
George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial
A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.
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'Russia is heading for a catastrophe'
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Great game robbery' and 'red card from Wills'
Opposition and anger towards the European Super League plans dominate Tuesday morning's front pages.
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Are black women getting enough support for mental health?
Black women are more likely than white women to experience common mental health problems.
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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income
"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."
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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.
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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman
Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.
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Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?
Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.
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Online dating: 'In 2021 everyone is a kind-of catfish'
The hit US reality show is getting its own UK version - hosted by Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler.
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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son
A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.
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Sunday, 18 April 2021
Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.
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Northern Ireland: Did anyone warn about Brexit border checks?
Border checks have caused tension in Northern Ireland but were there warnings in the Brexit campaign?
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Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.
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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.
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Low-deposit mortgage scheme is launched
First-time buyers will get cheaper deals if they can stretch to a bigger deposit, analysts say.
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Clergy speak out over 'racism in Church of England'
Some staff who complained of racism within the Church have been paid off to "buy their silence".
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Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row
The Czech Republic has accused Russia of being involved in a blast at a munitions factory in 2014.
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Big Ask: Children in England asked their hopes for post-Covid future
Millions of children in England will be surveyed in an attempt to tackle "generational problems".
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Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’
The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps.
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Job centre workers 'feel unsafe returning to work'
A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public.
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2021 elections: Voters urged to register ahead of polls deadline
Up to 9.4 million people have not yet ensured they can cast a ballot in May's elections.
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'Absolutely disgusting, bang out of order' - MOTD2 pundits discuss European Super League plans
Match of the Day 2 pundits Danny Murphy and Dion Dublin discuss the news that six Premier League clubs have agreed to join a new European Super League.
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Saturday, 17 April 2021
Salisbury poisoning agents 'linked to Czech blast'
The Czech Republic has expelled 18 Russian diplomats in retaliation following the explosion claim.
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Covid: Gig with no social distancing to be part of government pilot
Ticket-holders for the outdoor concert in Liverpool will have to provide proof a negative test.
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Inside the chemist made entirely out of felt
After wowing art lovers in the US and China, Lucy Sparrow's latest felt fantasy is her first UK show in five years.
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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.
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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.
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Would universities call parents in a mental health crisis?
Bereaved parents call for universities to contact students' families to reduce risk of suicides.
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Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again
Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking.
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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.
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Another great Hamilton lap & another political row - all is well in F1
When the car performance isn't as dominant as it once was, the Hamilton factor keeps Mercedes on top.
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Friday, 16 April 2021
On the front line in eastern Ukraine
The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports from the front line between soldiers and separatists.
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Hijab regulations: Two women's experience
Nadya and Emna live 12,000 km away from each other but both have been told what they can and can’t wear.
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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’
This year’s wildfire season in Nepal has been worse than usual with more fires, burning longer.
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Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe
The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in.
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Cinema and big event organisers targeted by extreme anti-vax activists
Large events are going ahead this weekend as part of trials to reopen the economy, but some are receiving hate for participating.
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Pub and shop staff: 'Please be nice to us this weekend'
Newsbeat hears from staff heading back to work after four months away.
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20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?
The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost.
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Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy'
Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales.
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Thursday, 15 April 2021
Escaping the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole
Catherine was a big believer in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, but has since stopped believing in them.
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Cages around houses: Life at Belfast's peace wall
There are over 20 miles of peace walls - or peace lines - across Northern Ireland.
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Scottish election: How independence could be key to how people vote
The BBC’s Connor Gillies takes a look at how the upcoming elections in Scotland could affect the likelihood of an indyref2.
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Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success
The country's vaccination rollout is one of the fastest in the world, so why are Covid cases surging?
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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers
Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.
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Health anxiety: The fear of illness making people quit jobs and move home
For some people, Covid has fuelled a debilitating mental health condition known as health anxiety.
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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town
Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything.
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Lateral-flow tests: What are the risks and benefits?
What are the risks and benefits from using wide-scale lateral-flow tests?
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Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way
Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras.
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Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Newspaper headlines: 'Sleaze is back' and a 'grand line-up' of royals
The David Cameron lobbying row and a new image of Prince Philip and family feature in the papers.
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Tuesday, 13 April 2021
US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit
US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Sleazy access' in lobbying row and 'thirst in the queue'
The papers cover new revelations over David Cameron's lobbying and the easing of virus restrictions.
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'No say over my body': Alleged US ICE detainee medical abuse
Dozens of women allege they faced invasive gynaecological procedures while being held at a US immigration detention centre.
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Lockdown learning 'made me feel a lot more confident'
Teenagers are due back in school next week but despite the challenges, some benefited from lockdown learning.
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Meet the songwriters who told pop stars: 'Don't steal from us'
A group of writers are exposing the dirty business of making pop hits, and campaigning for change.
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Why $30m didn't protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok
The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on.
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Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'
A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased.
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CEO Secrets: 'Taking risks is how we found our edge'
Public relations firm boss George James thought clients would be put off by his youth but turned his weakness into a strength.
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Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title
LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge?
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Monday, 12 April 2021
Cressida Cowell: Children's Laureate leads call for £100m primary school library fund
Cowell and other leading writers want yearly funding to aid primary school libraries post-pandemic.
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Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'
Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool.
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Covid: 'The world through my eyes is different'
Usha Mistry has very limited sight and is worried about having to move around London as lockdown eases.
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Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features.
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The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children.
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'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'
Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time.
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What is Ramadan and when is it?
Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown.
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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.
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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.
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Sunday, 11 April 2021
Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama claims one-shot victory at Augusta National
Hideki Matsuyama holds on to win the Masters by one shot and become the first Japanese man to claim a major title.
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Prince Philip: Politicians around UK to pay tribute to duke
The Duke of Edinburgh's death will be marked in Westminster, Holyrood, Cardiff and Stormont.
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Cyclone Seroja: Storm makes landfall in Western Australia
The storm made landfall late on Sunday, leaving thousands of homes without power.
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Markus Söder joins German chancellor race
Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel.
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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago.
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Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives.
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Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street
Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen.
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The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing
The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly.
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Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum.
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Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.
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Saturday, 10 April 2021
Matt Hancock had 'private drink' with David Cameron and Lex Greensill
An ally of Matt Hancock tells the BBC he "acted in entirely the correct way" after the 2019 meeting.
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Gyms re-opening: 'Everyone's raring to go - but take it slow'
Gyms open in England this week, but people should "take it slow" to get their fitness levels back.
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Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance
Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown.
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Prince Philip: The Royal Navy years
Prince Philip's Royal Navy years were a defining experience, and led to him meeting Princess Elizabeth.
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Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my favourite food'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago.
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Covid-19: Debunking the latest wave of medical misinformation
A round-up of the latest false and misleading posts about Covid-19 going viral on social media
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‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’
Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary.
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Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.
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Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits
Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits
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Friday, 9 April 2021
The Queen and Prince Philip: An enduring royal romance
During their 73-year marriage, he was the Queen's public support and the person who knew her best.
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Prince Philip: Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies on playing the duke in The Crown
What was it like to take on the part of the Duke of Edinburgh in the award-winning Netflix series?
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Sofagate: Turkey and the story of three presidents and only two chairs
When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left standing because of a lack of chairs in Turkey this week, she reacted with an audible "erm".
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