Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.
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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
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Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?
The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.
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Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims
It would see an online book of remembrance installed in a new structure at the cathedral.
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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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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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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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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.
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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns
The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.
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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
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Why virtual away days may be here to stay
Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.
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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.
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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.
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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.
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John Kerry denies ever having discussed Israeli strikes in Syria with Iran’s foreign minister.
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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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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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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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'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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Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.
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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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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.
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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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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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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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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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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.
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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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Columbus Grapples With Police Shootings That Have Taken Black Lives
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