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Bird in the Sky: The radio play made under a duvet

Dramatising this intriguing true story of an Awol airman involved innovation and perseverance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hPk7NG

Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'

Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Et8nC2

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/314ezIn

NBA: Basketball's unique role in the United States' discussion about racism

Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33gTkGd

No language will be imposed on anyone: Pokhriyal

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. Times of India https://ift.tt/2XesDOl

MORE TOP STORIES United States Obama aims criticism at Trump in eulogy for civil rights leader Without mentioning him by name, ex-president lambasts Trump's handling of ongoing civil unrest and voting procedures. Afghanistan Car bomb kills at least 17 in Afghanistan ahead of ceasefire The bombing came hours before a three-day ceasefire was to begin in the country for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Canada Widening charity scandal engulfs Canada's Justin Trudeau Testimony by a Canadian prime minister before a parliamentary committee is very unusual and last happened in 2006. United States Trump nominee hearing pulled after furore over Islam remarks Tata's online posts had called Islam a 'violent' religion and accused former US President Obama of being a 'terrorist'. Football Saudi bid to buy Newcastle ends after piracy, human rights issues Consortium, which included Saudi sovereign wealth fund, withdraws from proposed takeover of English football club. United States US drops efforts to gag former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen Agreement allows Cohen to proceed with publication of a book expected to be highly critical of his former boss. PODCAST A dam plan gone wrong in Ecuador's Amazon The Take looks at the devastating and continuing consequences of one of the most ill-advised deals in Ecuador's recent history. Subscribe Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp TRENDING 1 Widening charity scandal engulfs Canada's Justin Trudeau 2 US economy has worst-ever quarter with epic 32.9% dive in Q2 GDP 3 Biggest daily rise in Spain coronavirus cases since June: Live 4 Inside Baltimore's human trafficking industry 5 Trump nominee hearing pulled after furore over Islam remarks 6 Nepal is walking a tightrope between India and China 7 What is Eid al-Adha and how is it celebrated 8 For the past 50 years, hard work has brought the poor nothing 9 Trump floats election delay, claims voter fraud risks amid virus 10 Know their names: Black people killed by the police in the US

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MORE TOP STORIES United States Obama aims criticism at Trump in eulogy for civil rights leader Without mentioning him by name, ex-president lambasts Trump's handling of ongoing civil unrest and voting procedures. Afghanistan Car bomb kills at least 17 in Afghanistan ahead of ceasefire The bombing came hours before a three-day ceasefire was to begin in the country for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Canada Widening charity scandal engulfs Canada's Justin Trudeau Testimony by a Canadian prime minister before a parliamentary committee is very unusual and last happened in 2006. United States Trump nominee hearing pulled after furore over Islam remarks Tata's online posts had called Islam a 'violent' religion and accused former US President Obama of being a 'terrorist'. Football Saudi bid to buy Newcastle ends after piracy, human rights issues Consortium, which included Saudi sovereign w

AJ Impact Unemployment As US jobs recovery falters, virus relief talks stall in Congress The $600 federal jobless benefit boost and eviction moratorium are set to expire. Coronavirus pandemic Exxon prepares deep cuts to save shareholder payouts: Sources Exxon is expected to report a $2.63bn second-quarter loss in first back-to-back quarterly losses in at least 36 years. United States Apple delivers blowout quarter, announces 4-for-1 stock split Consumers snapped up iPhones, iPads, Macs despite stores reclosing in some US markets. United States Amazon posts its biggest profit yet as pandemic sales surge Amazon hired 175,000 people in recent months and saw demand for its services soar.

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AJ Impact Unemployment As US jobs recovery falters, virus relief talks stall in Congress The $600 federal jobless benefit boost and eviction moratorium are set to expire. Coronavirus pandemic Exxon prepares deep cuts to save shareholder payouts: Sources Exxon is expected to report a $2.63bn second-quarter loss in first back-to-back quarterly losses in at least 36 years. United States Apple delivers blowout quarter, announces 4-for-1 stock split Consumers snapped up iPhones, iPads, Macs despite stores reclosing in some US markets. United States Amazon posts its biggest profit yet as pandemic sales surge Amazon hired 175,000 people in recent months and saw demand for its services soar. Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33chm4U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coronavirus in Wales: Up to 30 can meet outdoors from Monday

Children under 11 will no longer have to keep 2m from one another or from adults. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hQNUp7

Coronavirus: Can the chancellor save the economy from Covid-19?

Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f9WmhC

Climate change 'driving UK's extreme weather'

Last year was remarkable for high temperatures and severe swings, according to the Met Office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EC0evh

Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

There is no red carpet at this year's virtual ceremony - unless the stars unfurl one in their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bEazQ

Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2D3Zb6W

Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jZeD4G

Prison launches take-away meal deliveries

Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310Gida

Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XelXzL

Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters

Matty, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbK0FT

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fm4ko8

'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'

Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33ahCS7

Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DhUgz9

What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gioFf9

Disband panel probing killing of Dubey: PIL in SC

A Mumbai-based advocate-cum-PIL petitioner on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking disbanding of the inquiry commission formed to look into the encounter killings of gangster Vikas Dubey . Ghanshyam Upadhyay filed an application alleging bias against both Justice Chauhan and ex-DGP K L Gupta. Times of India https://ift.tt/2DiZEBV

38 yrs on, SC clears man accused of adulteration

Prem Chand, now 76 years old, was charged after sample of haldi (turmeric) taken from his shop in a village in Sonepat district in 1982 by a food inspector along with a medical officer was found adulterated. The report of the public analyst revealed that it contained four living meal worms and two liveweevils. Times of India https://ift.tt/30e3sNN

MORE TOP STORIES United States Political talks stall in US on next round of coronavirus spending President Trump, Senate Republicans and House Democrats are 'very far apart' on key goals for any spending package. US Elections 2020 Contenders scramble as Joe Biden zeroes in on running-mate choice Among the contenders are Obama-era veteran Susan Rice, California Senator Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Karen Bass. Malaysia Alleged 1MDB mastermind Jho Low 'hiding in Macau' Low is accused of being the mastermind behind the theft of billions that were looted from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. United States Mask-shunning US congressman tests positive for COVID-19 Republican had refused to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic raising concerns for other House members. US & Canada US: Oregon announces 'phased withdrawal' of federal troops Federal authorities negotiate a deal with Oregon to increase police presence in Portland in exchange for the departure. Middle East Yemen separatists abandon self-rule but peace deal doubts remain Southern separatists rescind declaration of self-rule, pledge to implement power-sharing deal with Hadi's government. PODCAST A dam plan gone wrong in Ecuador's Amazon The Take looks at the devastating and continuing consequences of one of the most ill-advised deals in Ecuador's recent history. Subscribe Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp TRENDING 1 US coronavirus deaths top 150,000: Live updates 2 Nepal is walking a tightrope between India and China 3 Iran fires underground ballistic missiles for first time 4 Man shot dead for 'blasphemy' in Pakistan courtroom 5 Contenders scramble as Joe Biden zeroes in on running-mate choice 6 US: Pentagon announces 11,900 troops to be moved from Germany 7 Coronavirus outbreak accelerating in Brazil, US: Live updates 8 'Birds have landed': French-made Rafale fighter jets reach India 9 Muslims begin downsized Hajj amid coronavirus pandemic 10 Alleged 1MDB mastermind Jho Low 'hiding in Macau'

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MORE TOP STORIES United States Political talks stall in US on next round of coronavirus spending President Trump, Senate Republicans and House Democrats are 'very far apart' on key goals for any spending package. US Elections 2020 Contenders scramble as Joe Biden zeroes in on running-mate choice Among the contenders are Obama-era veteran Susan Rice, California Senator Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Karen Bass. Malaysia Alleged 1MDB mastermind Jho Low 'hiding in Macau' Low is accused of being the mastermind behind the theft of billions that were looted from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. United States Mask-shunning US congressman tests positive for COVID-19 Republican had refused to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic raising concerns for other House members. US & Canada US: Oregon announces 'phased withdrawal' of federal troops Federal authorities negotiate a deal with Oregon to i

Rape convictions fall to record low in England and Wales

The Crown Prosecution Service says it is "working hard to reverse the trend". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P5fNxl

PM hails public sector workers in drive for recruits

More police and teachers are being employed, but Labour says services had been cut "to the bone". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hSiI9h

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xarbwy

Coronavirus: Domestic abuse - ‘You’re with each other 24/7'

The Domestic Abuse Helpline took more than 40,000 calls during the first three months of lockdown, we explore the reality of domestic abuse when confined to your home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i0Y2Mr

How to ace a video interview

A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dh0yyY

Black Lives Matter: Can you answer these seven questions about statues and the protests?

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the monuments and memorials that have attracted controversy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308N5SM

Is TikTok doing enough to remove pro eating disorder content?

Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at whether the app is doing enough to remove the content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ExQp1q

Inside an 'abandoned' panto warehouse

Instead of being measured up and shipped out, pantomime costumes and props fill the high shelves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ExI8uo

'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission?  from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/335R2JE

Coastal erosion: The 'forgotten' community left to fall off a cliff

As climate change hastens coastal erosion, why are some areas saved and others abandoned to the sea? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jUcWpq

The Umbrella Academy: Where do superheroes on screen go from here?

We ask the cast of Netflix's Umbrella Academy what's next for the genre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X6IXRq

The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30WPrn2

Jordan and Perri: Kiss breakfast hosts on 'stepping into huge shoes'

Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely on early mornings, listening figures and diversity in radio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hIefWq

PM says no virtue like defending the nation

Times of India https://ift.tt/3jSTR6T

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MORE TOP STORIES United States Political talks stall in US on next round of coronavirus spending President Trump, Senate Republicans and House Democrats are 'very far apart' on key goals for any spending package. US Elections 2020 Contenders scramble as Joe Biden zeroes in on running-mate choice Among the contenders are Obama-era veteran Susan Rice, California Senator Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Karen Bass. Malaysia Alleged 1MDB mastermind Jho Low 'hiding in Macau' Low is accused of being the mastermind behind the theft of billions that were looted from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. United States Mask-shunning US congressman tests positive for COVID-19 Republican had refused to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic raising concerns for other House members. US & Canada US: Oregon announces 'phased withdrawal' of federal troops Federal authorities negotiate a deal with Oregon to increase police presence in Portland in exchange for the departure. Middle East Yemen separatists abandon self-rule but peace deal doubts remain Southern separatists rescind declaration of self-rule, pledge to implement power-sharing deal with Hadi's government. PODCAST A dam plan gone wrong in Ecuador's Amazon The Take looks at the devastating and continuing consequences of one of the most ill-advised deals in Ecuador's recent history. Subscribe Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp TRENDING 1 US coronavirus deaths top 150,000: Live updates 2 Nepal is walking a tightrope between India and China 3 Contenders scramble as Joe Biden zeroes in on running-mate choice 4 Iran fires underground ballistic missiles for first time 5 Man shot dead for 'blasphemy' in Pakistan courtroom 6 US: Pentagon announces 11,900 troops to be moved from Germany 7 Zimbabwe to pay white farmers $3.5bn in land compensation deal 8 Know their names: Black people killed by the police in the US 9 'Birds have landed': French-made Rafale fighter jets reach India 10 Hachalu Hundessa's death exposed an unlikely anti-Abiy alliance

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MORE TOP STORIES United States Political talks stall in US on next round of coronavirus spending President Trump, Senate Republicans and House Democrats are 'very far apart' on key goals for any spending package. US Elections 2020 Contenders scramble as Joe Biden zeroes in on running-mate choice Among the contenders are Obama-era veteran Susan Rice, California Senator Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Karen Bass. Malaysia Alleged 1MDB mastermind Jho Low 'hiding in Macau' Low is accused of being the mastermind behind the theft of billions that were looted from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. United States Mask-shunning US congressman tests positive for COVID-19 Republican had refused to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic raising concerns for other House members. US & Canada US: Oregon announces 'phased withdrawal' of federal troops Federal authorities negotiate a deal with Oregon to i