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Covid-19: 'Enough vaccines' for under-30s, and the future of work

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cXTqql

French Open postponed by one week in hope more fans can attend

The French Open will now run from 30 May to 13 June in the hope that more spectators will be permitted to attend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qa3W4T

Covid: More than enough vaccines for under-30s, says Hancock

The health secretary says the vaccine rollout remains on track to jab all adults by the end of July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mvKgVy

Belfast: Emergency Stormont meeting after night of violence

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the scenes of disorder in west Belfast "deeply concerned" him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cYXcjl

Mason Mount: England midfielder scores his first Champions League goal

Thomas Tuchel says Mason Mount's first Champions League goal is a "big step" for the player as Chelsea establish a commanding quarter-final lead over Porto. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39TxsD1

Covid: Unpaid carers 'struggled to get pain relief' for terminally ill

Susan Lowe is among the carers who struggled to get pain relief for a loved one during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wwBXxf

Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change targets

Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0zzuU

High Street shops will 'bounce back' on reopening day

Analysts say rise in visitors to retail parks shows shoppers keen to return to physical shopping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31SmA40

Beijing now has more billionaires than any city

China's capital has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tcCOBf

Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'losing sensation in legs and hands'

The Putin critic has been diagnosed with spinal hernias and his health is worsening, a lawyer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mExzI5

Women could be owed 'lottery-winning' pension sums

Up to 5,000 women pensioners could be entitled to huge refunds under a little-known-rule, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ox9ZQM

Covid: Vaccines 'break link' between infections and death

A study of 140,000 people in England found one in 500 were infected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fSSOV0

George Floyd: Expert witness criticises use of force during arrest

Sgt Jody Stiger testified that "no force" was necessary once Mr Floyd had been placed in handcuffs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PIiY26

Women with disabilities 'groped and not taken seriously'

Women with disabilities are twice as likely to experience sexual assault as non-disabled, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q98FUr

Covid-19: The disinformation tactics used by China

A look at Beijing’s experiment with global misinformation since the virus was first detected in Wuhan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dI7EuN

Trans in Japan: Sterilisation and legal gender recognition

Fumino Sugiyama is a transgender man, but Japanese law means he is not legally recognised as male. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PAonbz

'Exciting' stone age discoveries in the Cairngorms

Rare clues to Mesolithic life in Scotland's mountains add to evidence previously found in Perthshire and Dumfries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mARfwo

Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?

A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wDx7Ov

I Can See Your Voice: The show where singers are judged on appearance

A new BBC One game show asks whether you can spot a good singer based on their appearance alone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ww85kB

The woman who took on Google and won

When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t16xwP

Local elections 2021: A simple guide to English council elections

Your introduction to the local council elections taking place on 6 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/321T8IJ

France and Covid: Call My Agent star joins plea to reopen theatres

Grégory Montel believes the French government must allow theatres and cinemas to start working again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fQhCgk

Indian Premier League: The risks of hosting the IPL during a pandemic

The world's richest cricket tournament will see eight teams play 60 games behind closed doors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sYbPJi

Four quizzed over 8,000 bluebells dug up in wood

Four people are questioned by police after 8,000 bulbs are found in bags in a wood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wIpkzl

'I could photograph space my entire life'

A paediatrician describes how his love of space observation has grown during the lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Oh7zL

Deliveroo shares up 2% on first full trading day as rider strike begins

Wednesday marks the first day of trading for 70,000 retail investors, as well as strike action for some UK riders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rXY9ww

Kevin de Bruyne: Man City midfielder signs new deal that runs until 2025

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne signs a new deal running until 2025 with the Premier League leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s5zQNz

Covid-19: Moderna vaccine rollout to begin and Brazil daily deaths top 4,000

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wHYcAv

Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool: 'Another Anfield rescue act looks beyond Liverpool now' - Mark Lawrenson

Liverpool have a rich history of turning around Champions League ties at Anfield, says ex-Reds defender Mark Lawrenson, but it is hard to see a revival against Real Madrid next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q3hLC8

US restaurants face ketchup packet shortage amid Covid pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic leads to a surge in demand for single-use packs of the popular condiment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wHEXHh

Hazmat crew called in to clean US house

The resident has been dealing with depression and fatigue following a stroke over 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31T3SsY

Covid: Brazil has more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time

Hospitals are overcrowded, with people dying as they wait for treatment, as cases continue to surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mrbCfk

India Covid-19: 'No end in sight' as doctors battle second wave

Indian doctors say they are already feeling overwhelmed as Covid cases rise sharply in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OvVgWi

China one-child policy: can dropping limits increase birth rates?

The government is considering dropping birth limits in some parts to offset an ageing population. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wAf6AU

Inner Light: The children surviving conflict in DR Congo

Hugh Kinsella Cunningham documents the lives of children caught up in conflict in DR Congo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s4HfwB

How one woman discovered her true cultural heritage

Gail Lukasik's life was turned upside down when she discovered her mother was mixed race but had 'passed' as white to escape racial segregation in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31OS2jA

Another Round: How a film about a drinking experiment became a celebration of life

Another Round sees four men on an alcohol experiment and has become an Oscar-nominated success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OvEIh8

'Long Covid has destroyed me but I am fighting back'

A former health coach is blogging about her experience with the condition to help others get diagnosed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fVo9pU

Why Utah is making men pay women's pregnancy costs

Fathers in Utah will soon be legally obligated to foot half the bill of a mother's pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3urBOcl

City drivers 'should think twice' before buying SUVs

The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fN10pL

Covid: Moderna vaccine roll-out to begin in Wales

Patients in Carmarthenshire will be the first in the UK to receive the vaccine on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39OIvgM

Covid-19 raises risk of depression and dementia, study suggests

Researchers looked at how likely 600,000 patients were to develop one of 14 common brain conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q3nWq5

Schools 'a lifeline to many students' in past year'

School staff helped families struggling financially during pandemic, says the National Education Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fSkpFN

Food poverty: MPs call on government to step up help

A report calls on the government to create a food security minister to protect the vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wvVRIB

'Our flight refund battle for mum who can barely walk'

The family was sent a voucher, rather than the refund they wanted - until BBC News followed up the case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqOIVd

Google, Facebook and Amazon face new UK regulator

The new regime will be "unashamedly pro-competition", the UK's business secretary promises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dEKplj

English local elections: Ed Davey urges local funds for green projects

The Liberal Democrat leader says local councils should be given a bigger role over climate policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wyFU4z

Tool checks phone numbers from Facebook data breach

A new online tool lets users check their phone numbers against the leaked database. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PCJKc9

Birmingham players complain to club about 'unfavourable' conditions

Birmingham City manager Carla Ward is acting as conduit between club and players after the squad sent a letter complaining about conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rSkbkn

Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter dies

Actor Paul Ritter played dad Martin Goodman in Channel 4 comedy Friday Night Dinner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RcfuoY