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US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:44 GMT

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Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May.

European Super League: All six Premier League teams set to withdraw from competition

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:56:27 GMT

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All six Premier League teams involved in the European Super League are set to formally withdraw from the competition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Downing Street scraps plans for White House-style press briefings

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

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After spending £2.6m on the new briefing room, it will now be used by Boris Johnson and officials instead.

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.

Cargo ships forced to queue at busy California port

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:33:42 GMT

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Pandemic shipping disruptions are contributing to the historic traffic jam of freighters in Oakland.

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.

Chad's President Idriss Déby dies after clashes with rebels

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:55:45 GMT

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

Bat Out Of Hell composer Jim Steinman dies

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:50:54 GMT

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The writer and producer, who worked with Meat Loaf, Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler, was 73.

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.

UK plans for pills to treat Covid at home

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:11:49 GMT

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Antiviral medicines could be another tool to fight an anticipated third wave, Boris Johnson says.

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.

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.

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.

Quebec top court upholds most of religious symbols secularism bill

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:04:37 GMT

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Judges, police officers and teachers in Quebec will be barred from wearing religious symbols at work.

How crowd outside court reacted to verdict

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:37:41 GMT

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People gathered outside court in Minneapolis erupt in cheers as the jury's verdicts are read out.

George Floyd: Jury returns guilty verdicts in Derek Chauvin trial

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:26:51 GMT

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After less than a day of deliberation, jurors find Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges over George Floyd's death.

Athlete, friend and father - who was George Floyd?

Created: Sun, 31 May 2020 21:52:07 GMT

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He was an athlete, friend and father whose life and struggles were emblematic of any American.

Five key moments from the trial

Created: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:03:50 GMT

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As the jury deliberates a verdict, here are the key elements of a trial that has gripped the US.

Why the Chauvin trial ‘exhausts’ black America

Created: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:52:08 GMT

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Many say watching George Floyd's final moments is traumatising - and so is the fight for racial justice.

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?

'I've seen snakes and mountain lions that weren't there'

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:16:04 GMT

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He's suffered with injuries and hallucinations and even been attacked - so why is this ex-footballer running from California to New York City?

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.

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."

'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.

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 18:26:08 GMT

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

Who are the rivals to lead Germany after Chancellor Merkel?

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:49:51 GMT

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The Greens' candidate is the only woman, up against some veteran male politicians.

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.

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.

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.

Ed Woodward: Manchester United executive vice-chairman to stand down at end of 2021

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:31:51 GMT

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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will step down from his role at the end of 2021.

Chelsea go fourth in draw with Brighton on dramatic night for European football

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:02:52 GMT

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Chelsea draw with Brighton to climb into the Champions League places on a dramatic night for the future of European football.

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.

Former champion Bingham wins delayed deciding frame to beat Ding

Created: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:39:25 GMT

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Former champion Stuart Bingham wins a delayed deciding frame to end world number nine Ding Junhui's hopes of a first World Championship title.

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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