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Chad's President Idriss Déby dies after clashes with rebels

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:13:26 GMT

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Idriss Déby dies just hours after provisional election results set him on course for a sixth term.

Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:57:30 GMT

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Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine: EU regulator says blood clot very rare side effect

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:59:34 GMT

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The EU's drugs regulator says the benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine still outweigh the risks.

George Floyd: US city on edge as jury deliberates Chauvin verdict

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:20:48 GMT

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Security is ramped up in Minneapolis as jurors retire in the trial into the death of George Floyd.

Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:47:21 GMT

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With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it.

James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:56:36 GMT

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The YouTuber admitted sending sexually explicit messages to 16-year-old boys earlier this month.

Princess Latifa: UN calls for 'concrete' proof of life from UAE

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:08:55 GMT

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Human rights experts urge the UAE to provide "evidence" the daughter of Dubai's ruler is still alive.

Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:34:59 GMT

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A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

George Floyd death: Congresswoman denies inciting violence

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:18:12 GMT

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Maxine Waters told protesters to "stay on the streets" and "fight for justice".

US killer requests death by firing squad in Nevada

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:04:07 GMT

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Zane Michael Floyd was sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of four people in Nevada in 1999.

Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:41:28 GMT

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Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd.

Facebook downplays data breach in internal email

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:17:02 GMT

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Its strategy appears to be to "normalise" the incident and and hope media coverage will die down.

Russia plans its own space station in 2025

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:52:16 GMT

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The International Space Station is nearing the end of its life and Russia is working on a new module.

Moment Indian rail worker saves child

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:08:07 GMT

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Mayur Shelke sprang into action when a six-year-old boy fell on to the tracks.

Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:36:27 GMT

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Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.

Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:30:01 GMT

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Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters.

France seeks conspiracy theorist over kidnapping

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:52:08 GMT

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Police issue an international warrant after a little French girl is abducted and rescued.

Super League will 'save football' - Real president

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:47:45 GMT

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The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

Germany CDU: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:26:33 GMT

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Armin Laschet wins the backing of the CDU executive for the chancellor's job in September's elections.

Morrissey accuses Simpsons of 'complete ignorance'

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:19:03 GMT

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The pop star says he will not sue, despite the "hatred" shown towards him in a recent episode.

Australia ditches milkshake sex education video amid furore

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:34:25 GMT

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The Australian campaign aimed to teach about respectful relationships but was widely criticised.

How Biden's $2tn idea ranks in US history

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:13:33 GMT

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Where does President Biden's infrastructure plan rank among the largest projects in American history?

George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:39:21 GMT

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A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.

New species of dinosaur unearthed in Chile's Atacama desert

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:22:38 GMT

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Scientists found remains of the sauropod in rocks from what is today the Atacama desert.

'I would like Russia to be more free'

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:00:35 GMT

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The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians.

How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:17:12 GMT

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"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."

Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:20:27 GMT

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After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.

Handcuffed, blindfolded and beaten on Libya's front line

Created: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:01:52 GMT

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Special correspondent Feras Kilani on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed.

Moment Nasa reacts to flight

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:13:34 GMT

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The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

Prince Philip funeral: Duke of Edinburgh laid to rest

Created: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:18:48 GMT

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The service was held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel

Created: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:00:46 GMT

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Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.

ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins

Created: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:00:59 GMT

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

Inside the chemist's made entirely out of felt

Created: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:02:08 GMT

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After wowing art lovers in the US and China, Lucy Sparrow's latest felt fantasy is her first UK show in five years.

Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow

Created: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:40:36 GMT

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The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water.

Idriss Déby obituary: End of Chad's 'Great Survivor'

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:44:03 GMT

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Killed by rebels, the Chadian president's three decades in power were defined by battles.

Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:13:32 GMT

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Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.

Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting a new tournament?

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:24:23 GMT

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Europe's biggest teams have suffered during the Covid pandemic and say they want financial stability.

The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:26:07 GMT

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A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.

Why the world should pay attention to Taiwan's drought

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:25:18 GMT

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The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.

Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:08:09 GMT

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Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.

Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:57:42 GMT

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For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote.

The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:01:17 GMT

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The role of Russia's GRU agency in a fatal 2014 explosion raises questions about its capabilities.

The best climate solution you've never heard of

Created: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:34:31 GMT

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Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.

Time: A love story coloured by incarceration

Created: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:12:46 GMT

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Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.

Fifa says ESL clubs 'must live with consequences of their choices' while UK government will take 'necessary' action

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:51:09 GMT

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Gianni Infantino "strongly disapproves" of the European Super League and says the 12 clubs will have to live with the consequences of their actions.

Lord's Knight Riders? The story of how an IPL brand is spreading around the world

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:16:32 GMT

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Venky Mysore, CEO of Kolkata Knight Riders, tells BBC Sport how he plans to revolutionise franchise cricket across the world.

'It's in my heart, my blood' - Mason named Tottenham boss until end of season

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:31:58 GMT

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Ryan Mason says he feels "immense pride" after being named head coach at Tottenham until the end of the season following Jose Mourinho's sacking.

RFU backs Jones as England coach after review

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:25:11 GMT

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Eddie Jones is backed to continue as England head coach after a review into the team's disappointing fifth-place finish in the Six Nations.

'Amazing' Curry extends scoring streak as Warriors beat 76ers

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:44:43 GMT

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr describes Stephen Curry as "just amazing to watch" as he extends his scoring streak.

European Super League: Legal challenges and broken trust - what happens next?

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:03:31 GMT

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BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next.

Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?

Created: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:15:02 GMT

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As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid.

The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues

Created: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:04:31 GMT

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People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor, but what if you are a doctor but your colleagues don't believe you're ill?

The homeless drug addict who became a professor

Created: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:15:51 GMT

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Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.

Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again

Created: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:56:18 GMT

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Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking.

Prince Philip: A turbulent childhood stalked by exile, mental illness and death

Created: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:08:59 GMT

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In marrying, Philip was able to regain the "simple pleasures" of family life he had lost aged eight.

Race report: Was controversy part of the plan?

Created: Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:14:44 GMT

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How the government handled the release of a contentious report on racial disparity in the UK.

'We found a baby on the subway - now he's our son'

Created: Sat, 03 Apr 2021 23:14:24 GMT

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Danny Stewart saw something on the floor of an NY subway station - soon he would treasure it more than anything.

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