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India's over-18s vaccination to start
The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcL3hp via
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ueMdZy via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo via
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ueMdZy via
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RblQ80 via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aOBAEU via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e5gXXa via
Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R9AXyO via
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." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uat2jh via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xygLYh via
Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?
Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eceH0t via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eJrztU via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nznmwW via
Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gSR3aT via
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJrztU via
Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSR3aT via
How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uaGBPE via
Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S77YvV via
India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xBE17y via
France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nni07P via
Quotation of the Day: Hauling Loads, With Pets at Their Side
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
América Latina tras un año de pérdidas por la COVID-19
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ AND MITRA TAJ from NYT en Español
Florida Republicans Pass Voting Limits in Broad Elections Bill
By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.
Shake-Up at Covid Vaccine Manufacturer That Tossed Millions of Doses
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND CHRIS HAMBY from NYT U.S.
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy via
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gOf3Ma via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u5NHoK via
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOf3Ma via
India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nvR0De via
Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e6ovZP via
The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9dr59 via
'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eI10VV via
Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports
Patrick Surtain II is among those following their fathers to the N.F.L.
By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports
Palestinian Vote Delayed, Prolonging Split for West Bank and Gaza
By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY from NYT World
Silverdale stink: 'My house and children's toys all smell of landfill'
Residents living near a Silverdale landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gLMnU5 via
Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen
More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vpnKAM via
Analysis: Biden is betting the pandemic has reset voters’ views of how much federal spending is too much.
By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S.
Watch President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress with real-time analysis and fact checks at 9 P.M. EST.
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S.
3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
By BY KATIE BENNER AND WILL WRIGHT from NYT U.S.
Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis
By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business
Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN AND JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S.
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aNnq6U via
2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections
A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKWJYi via
Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'
Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gK3UMn via
Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'
UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e5CDTb via
Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33499OR via
The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBoKes via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sZjDtp via
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aNnq6U via
India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns
The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNcOZK via
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nzB3f9 via
The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBoKes via
Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33499OR via
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dX9w4j via
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrrJtE via
Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32UAqDG via
India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?
India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rGhSj via
New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns
By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business
Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled
By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nrrJtE via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dX9w4j via
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aI95Zs via
Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies
By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World
Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.
By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT U.S.
Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.
By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S.
‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials
By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books
C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT U.S.
Prosecutors Are Said to Have Sought Aggressive Approach to Capitol Riot Inquiry
By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S.
Inside a long Covid clinic: 'I want to play with my kids again'
Croydon University Hospital's clinic has already seen 1,000 patients, with another 500 on the waiting list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eEImhQ via
Quotation of the Day: South Korea Loved Her Long Before Hollywood
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
John Kerry denies ever having discussed Israeli strikes in Syria with Iran’s foreign minister.
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND FARNAZ FASSIHI from NYT U.S.
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PoXMOq via
West Virginia will give $100 savings bonds to people 16 to 35 who get vaccinated.
By BY BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT World
Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California Ballot
By BY SHAWN HUBLER from NYT U.S.
