Monday, February 28, 2022

Skibadee: Influential drum and bass MC dies at 47

So Solid Crew, Tinie Tempah and DJ Semtex are among the artists paying tribute to the jungle star.

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Three Bedrooms, Two Roommates and a Patch of Dirt


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Ukrainian sailor in Majorca tried to sink yacht of Russian boss

The man told a judge in Majorca that he had wanted to retaliate for the invasion of Ukraine.

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Harvey Fierstein Sings the Song of Himself in ‘I Was Better Last Night’


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Ukrainian sailor in Majorca tried to sink yacht of Russian boss

The man told a judge in Majorca that he had wanted to retaliate for the invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine conflict: Putin's nuclear alert a distraction attempt, UK says

Russia's president has put its deterrence forces - which include nuclear weapons - on high alert.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Ukraine says it has slowed Russia’s advance with the help of volunteers.


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How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'.

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Ukrainian forces take aim at Russian supply lines as battles rage in multiple cities.


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Zelensky rejects the Kremlin’s offer to hold talks in Belarus, saying it’s not neutral territory.


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Brecon: Missing woman Rita, 96, prompts police appeal

Rita was last seen on Saturday morning, and she is thought to be travelling on foot.

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In Photos: Scenes from Kyiv early on Sunday.


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Saturday, February 26, 2022

Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few

Unexpected high demand means supplies of many pre-orders of the gaming console have been delayed.

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The Enduring Significance of Jumping the Broom


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Ukraine crisis: President Zelensky - We will defend our state

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posts a video of himself walking around the streets of Kyiv on Twitter.

In pictures: Kyiv under attack as fighting rages on

Russian forces continue a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, as fighting reaches the streets in the capital.

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Trayvon Martin is Still Making America Confront Its Original Sin


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Friday, February 25, 2022

‘Driven by the Potential for Joy’: Comedies Are the Thing This Spring


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Reid Steele: Mother Natalie Steele admits killing son, 2

A mother has admitted killing her two-year-old son.

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How Bridget Everett, Star of HBO’s ‘Somebody, Somewhere,’ Spends Her Sundays


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Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK.

Russia stripped of Champions League final

The 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after Russia was stripped of the match following the nation's invasion of Ukraine.

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Sally Kellerman: Oscar-nominated M*A*S*H actress dies at 84

Sally Kellerman played "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's 1970 film, set in the Korean war.

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Ukraine: Explosions and gunfire heard after Russia launches invasion

Russian forces launch a major military assault, with reports of missile strikes and explosions near major cities.

Ukraine conflict: Sirens heard during BBC reporter's broadcast in Kyiv

Nick Beake reports from Kyiv after President Putin announces a 'military operation' in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

Ukraine crisis: Kyiv residents queue for supplies

Kyiv residents queue for supplies outside shops as others leave the city by road.

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Poem: Albeit


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In pictures: Russia launches assault on Ukraine

Russian forces have crossed Ukraine's borders, bombing military targets near big cities.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Inventing Anna: Fake heiress drama tops Netflix ratings

The drama sets a record for the most hours viewed for an English-language series in a single week.

Australia floods: Woman killed as flash floods hit east coast

Flash floods hit multiple states, with some areas receiving up to 400mm of rain in 24 hours.

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The Beef Patty Is Jamaica in the Palm of Your Hand


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University students face minimum entry grades in England

It's part of new government proposals to shake up England's higher education system.

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‘The Man From the Future’ Recounts the Life of a Restless Genius


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US trucker convoys prompt National Guard deployment in Washington

Hundreds of unarmed troops will man traffic posts from Saturday ahead of the convoys' arrival.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Winter Getaways


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Jamal Edwards: Fans mourn music pioneer at Acton vigil

Crowds pay their respects at a mural of the entrepreneur, who died on Sunday at the age of 31.

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Giving Advice With the ‘Social Q’s’ Column


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Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption

The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted.

Whyte signs contract to fight Fury with bout expected at Wembley in April

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte signs a contract to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury, with the bout expected to take place at Wembley.

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Monday, February 21, 2022

La era de las grandes empresas tecnológicas


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Solihull: Arthur Labinjo-Hughes report uncovers help delay

Vulnerable youngsters living where the six-year-old was killed face "drift and delay" in getting support.

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FA investigates after Man Utd's Elanga hit by object thrown from crowd during win at Leeds

The Football Association is investigating after Manchester United's Anthony Elanga is struck by an object thrown from the crowd in the win at Leeds United.

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PFA says concussion protocols 'failing to prioritise player safety' after Koch injury

The Professional Footballers' Association says concussion protocols "are failing to prioritise player safety" following the head injury sustained by Leeds United's Robin Koch.

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Ignoring a Text Message or Email Isn’t Always Rude. Sometimes It’s Necessary.


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Wales call fit-again Faletau into squad for England game

Taulupe Faletau is called into Wales' Six Nations squad for Saturday's game against England after recovering from injury.

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Farewell, Readers, It’s Been a Remarkable Ride


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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Lufthansa to suspend flights to Ukraine capital

The German airline will also halt services to Odessa as fears grow over a Russian invasion of Kyiv.

Finland beat Russia to win first ice hockey gold

Finland win their first Olympic men's ice hockey gold with victory over the Russian Olympic Committee on the final day in Beijing.

Archbishop of Canterbury says his faith helped during depression

Justin Welby says he felt God's love and a "vicious sense of dislike" for himself simultaneously.

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Eight years after protesters were gunned down in Kyiv, Ukraine faces even greater peril.


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Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine.

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Storm Eunice: Meet the man behind the Big Jet TV phenomenon

Jerry Dyer's YouTube channel went viral after livestreaming planes trying to land in Storm Eunice.

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How Long Covid Exhausts the Body


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Neuroblastoma: The cancer-hit families facing a funding mountain

What do you do if you are told your child has cancer, but treatment could cost more than a house?

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Moments From the Beijing Winter Games, Frame by Frame


By BY WEIYI CAI, ELEANOR LUTZ, EMILY RHYNE, JOE WARD AND JEREMY WHITE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/R5U0Qiq

Ukraine conflict: Rebels declare general mobilisation as fighting grows

Men of fighting age are put on stand-by in Ukraine's breakaway territories amid high tensions.

Maryland couple plead guilty in nuclear secrets plot

The wife acted as lookout while her husband hid a data card inside a peanut butter sandwich.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Storm Eunice reaches the UK

The UK's second storm in a week is making landfall, with gusts of up to 90mph forecast.

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What’s Behind the Battle to Rename a Broken-Down Brooklyn Playground?


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Climate change: Covid shutdown linked to record rainfall in China

An abrupt drop in emissions due to the pandemic played a key role in record rainfall in China in 2020.

You Just Can’t Tell the Truth About America Anymore


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Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva treatment by entourage 'chilling' - IOC

It was "chilling" the way a distraught Kamila Valieva was treated by her coach and raises concerns for the future, says IOC president Thomas Bach.

Greek ferry: Hundreds evacuated from Olympia blaze off Corfu

Greek and Italian boats rush to rescue 288 people from a ferry but not everyone is accounted for.

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

South Korea, a Virus Success Story, Now Finds Its Model Unsustainable


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Ukraine-Russia: President Zelensky asked about dropping Nato ambitions

The country's president tells the BBC it's about "the future of the people" and independence.

Paul Reed death: Man charged over fatal Rotherham Hospital fight

Paul Reed died following an altercation with another patient at Rotherham Hospital on Saturday.

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¿Quieres abrir un restaurante en Miami? Un consejo: no uses folclore comunista


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Jacob Rees-Mogg says little evidence Brexit hit trade

The Brexit benefits minister says Covid is behind trade falls, and Brexit is helping the economy.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Executives Are Quitting to Spend Time With Family … Really


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Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?

About 150,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

Ukraine: UK will judge Russia by its actions, says minister Ben Wallace

Defence secretary cautiously welcomes reports Russia is pulling back troops, but says it is "too soon to tell".

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What Daniel Nigro Has Seen in a Half-Century of Firefighting


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Boohoo ad banned for objectifying and sexualising women

The Advertising Standards Authority said the retailer's advert was irresponsible and likely to cause offence.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Novak Djokovic willing to miss Wimbledon to avoid jab

Novak Djokovic reveals exclusively to the BBC why he hasn't had the Covid vaccination.

Man, 80, returns to Coalville nightclub where he met late wife

The Emporium heard about the couple's love story and unveiled a Valentine's Day tribute.

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The White House Is Taking On Environmental Racism, but It Won’t Mention Race


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Horses flee from flames in Texas grass fire

A local news station estimated the fire spread across 300 acres before it was brought under control.

What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?

The cost of living is at its highest rate for 10 years and is expected to increase further.

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Monday, February 14, 2022

First trailer teases The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV show

Fans get a first look at ancestors of the hobbits plus more characters from Amazon's $1bn series.

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‘We’ve Never Been Smuggled Before’


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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.

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Can Single People ‘Manifest’ a New Partner?


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Kodak Black 'stable' after shooting, lawyer says

His lawyer has said it was an "unprovoked attack" on someone the rapper was with.

Sunday, February 13, 2022

An 8-Year-Old Street Child Is Killed, and a World Opens Up


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Stephen Glass: Aberdeen manager departs after 11 months

Stephen Glass has left his position as Aberdeen manager less than a year into the job at Pittodrie.

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The giant slalom winner navigates an unexpected rival: fresh powder.


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Cook Islands braces after Covid-positive traveller

The Pacific country fears the virus is now circulating there, despite a vaccination rate over 99%.

Wales: Heavy rain could cause flooding, Met Office warns

The weather warning covers most of Wales with flooding described as 'likely' for some.

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What Happens When a Striving Ingénue Gets Mixed Up With an Older Man?


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Sadiq Khan: New Met boss must have robust plan on culture problems

London's mayor Sadiq Khan says the force's "cultural problems" need to be dealt with quickly.

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Saturday, February 12, 2022

‘I Had Never Felt Worse’: Long Covid Sufferers Are Struggling With Exercise


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Jordan Nash: John Lewis Christmas ad child star on mental health struggles

For Children's Mental Health Week, child actor Jordan Nash talks to pupils about his mental health.

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Reality Stars Are Just Like Us


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Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris

Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city.

Friendship helped us through loss in the pandemic

Former school friends rediscover the joy of the arts in a project in memory of a late friend.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Winter Olympics: GB women's curlers lose 9-7 to South Korea

Great Britain's women's curlers fall to their second defeat in three matches as South Korea score four in the penultimate end to seal a 9-7 victory at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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When Ballet Skiing Pushed at the Porous Boundary Between Art and Sport


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How beleaguered Bengals turned around their fortunes

Just two years after being the NFL's worst team, the Cincinnati Bengals are in the Super Bowl - how did they make it happen?

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America’s Russia Policy Has a Biden Problem


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Macron refused to take Russian Covid test

A source says the health procedure was unacceptable amid reports France was protecting Mr Macron's DNA.

Cressida Dick: Search for new Met Police chief under way after resignation

A recent report into racist and sexist officers in London was one of many controversies she faced.

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Hong Kong's tough Covid laws threatened by virus surge

Hong Kong has recorded more than 1,000 Covid infections for the first time since the pandemic began

Leatherhead restaurant Beluga apologises over 'offensive' dress code

A restaurant says it mistakenly published a dress code specifying women had to wear "sexy" clothing.

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See the True Cost of Your Cheap Chicken


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UP elections 2022: Why western Uttar Pradesh is key for BJP

The first phase of polling is crucial as millions begin voting in key India state election.

British tourist reunited with false teeth he lost in Spain 11 years ago

A "gobsmacked" Paul Bishop lost his dentures while drunkenly vomiting into a Benidorm bin in 2011.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Is this Scotland's most confusing street parking?

Drivers have criticised 'illogical' rules in the roads around Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden.

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Winter Olympics: Shaun White qualifies for men's halfpipe final

Triple Olympic champion Shaun White secures a place in the snowboard halfpipe final after a superb second run lands him fourth place while Japan's Ayumu Hirano qualifies in first.

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Eyes Wide Smudged


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Australia: Grace Tame says caller 'threatened' against criticising PM

Sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame says a caller told her not imperil Scott Morrison's election chances.

Formula 1: Lando Norris to stay at McLaren until 2025

Lando Norris signs a new contract to stay at McLaren until the end of 2025.

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Affirmative Action Isn’t Perfect. Should We Keep It Anyway?


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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Beijing 2022: Winter Olympics hit by deluge of complaints from athletes

Grievances range from having to compete in freezing temperatures to confusion over isolation rules.

Canada truckers protest: Trudeau demands an end to trucker protest

The PM says Canadians are "shocked and disgusted" by the behaviour of some of the protesters in Ottawa.

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Jessie Diggins gets her best shot at a medal in today’s individual sprint.


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Zhu Yi: US-born Chinese Olympic figure skater slated in China after falls

Zhu Yi fell during her team event sparking backlash from some social media users in China.

Britain will not flinch over Ukraine, Boris Johnson tells Russia

Boris Johnson says the UK will seek new powers to impose sanctions if Moscow invades.

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva lands historic quadruple as ROC win team figure skating gold

Russian 15-year-old Kamila Valieva becomes the first female figure skater to land a quadruple jump at the Winter Olympics as ROC win team gold.

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Shopping for Cake Stands


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Tinnitus biobank needed to explain ringing ears condition

A charity says a biobank library of human tissue is needed so experts can try to cure tinnitus.

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China's Tencent restores Fight Club ending after backlash

In a rare reversal, Chinese streaming giant Tencent undid massive cuts it had made to the original.

'Ashamed' Overmars leaves Ajax role over 'inappropriate' messages

Marc Overmars leaves his role as director of football affairs at Ajax having sent a "series of inappropriate messages to several female colleagues".

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Covid-19: 'Hospitals couldn’t function without these labs’

BBC News NI visits Northern Ireland's pathology labs where millions of tests are carried out.

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What’s for Dinner? Probably Not London Porker.


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'Scotland were world class but England fly-half Smith should have stayed on'

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson hails Scotland's performance but questions why England fly-half Marcus Smith was replaced.

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Queen Elizabeth, Anchor in a Storm-Tossed Britain, Marks 70-Year Reign


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Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show

The Australian network that airs the show says it is looking for a new UK partner for the soap.

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

Why champions Wales are Six Nations underdogs once more

Defending champions they may be, but Wales are underdogs again as the 2022 Six Nations begins.

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The Pandemic Has Made Many Seniors Less Active


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Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation?

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Battling an Ancient Scourge


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Winter Olympics: Team GB's Dodds and Mouat beat Czech Republic comfortably

Team GB's Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat secure a comfortable mixed doubles win over the Czech Republic at the Winter Olympics.

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Friday, February 4, 2022

To Stop Gun Violence, This Police Captain Is Trying a Novel Approach


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Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.

Six Nations: Wales-Ireland kit clash frustrates colour-blind fans

The decision to wear traditional red and green jerseys will cause problems for colour-blind people.

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W.E.B. Du Bois Would Have Seen Right Through the C.R.T. Backlash


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Billionaire Bezos' superyacht sparks bridge row

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge may be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard.

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will cause historic Rotterdam bridge to be dismantled

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge is to be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard.

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?

As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war.

England subside as Australia win first ODI to retain Women's Ashes

Australia retain the Women's Ashes as England subside to a 27-run defeat in the first one-day international in Canberra.

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Cremation Borrows a Page From the Direct-to-Consumer Playbook


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Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge.

Ashley Wadsworth: Man charged with murder of Canadian woman

Ashley Wadsworth was found dead by officers called to a disturbance at a house in Chelmsford, Essex.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.

Why are gas bills so high and what's the energy price cap?

Businesses and householders face rising energy bills, and many suppliers have gone bust.

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A Brand-New Cake From a Pastry Paradise


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