Covid: UK records more than 150,000 deaths
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59923936?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 9:01 PM
The UK is the seventh country to pass this number, after the US, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico and Peru.
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'I can't even imagine so many deaths'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59915289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 5:40 PM
Health and Science Reporter Laura Foster tries to help us understand the impact Covid-19 has had on the UK.
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Novak Djokovic: Having Covid gave tennis star vaccine exemption - lawyers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-59920379?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 11:50 PM
Novak Djokovic's lawyers say a positive test on 16 December allows the tennis star entry to Australia.
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Duchess of Cambridge: New photos mark Kate's 40th birthday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59922124?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 10:29 PM
Portraits taken at Kew Gardens will go on display at three locations across the UK.
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At least seven dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-59923900?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 1:34 AM
Another three are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country.
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Ashley Cole: Police investigate racist abuse towards ex-England defender at Swindon
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59924118?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 9:55 PM
Police are investigating racist abuse that was directed at ex-England defender Ashley Cole at Swindon's FA Cup clash with Manchester City.
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Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59925408?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 11:08 PM
The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas.
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Pakistan: Many dead as heavy snow traps drivers in their vehicles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59920215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 4:28 PM
Some 1,000 vehicles were trapped during a blizzard in the town of Murree, the interior minister says.
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Cladding: Michael Gove to vow to pursue firms behind safety problems
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59923121?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 5:53 PM
The housing secretary will set out measures to force developers to pay for cladding removal.
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Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59921355?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 1:26 PM
Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced.
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BBC seeks swift response to bus anti-Semitism story complaints
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59921656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 7:38 PM
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has criticised how an alleged anti-Semitic incident was reported.
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The Papers: 'End of free lateral flow tests' and 'stop mass jabs'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-59925428?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 11:21 PM
Sunday's front pages carry reports on what the future of living with Covid might start to look like.
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Simon Reeve: 'I feel a hypocrite over my carbon footprint'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59921012?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:23 AM
The TV adventurer says he hopes the honest stories in his shows mitigate their environmental impact.
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Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-59925880?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:17 AM
Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row.
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Wild swimming: Yorkshire group raise money for charity with daily dip
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-59916668?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:00 AM
A group of experienced wild swimmers are taking a daily plunge in January to rise money for charity.
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Woman calls on drivers to help wheelchair users by parking safely
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59894959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:01 AM
A woman has launched a campaign to inform drivers how poor parking can block wheelchair access.
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In Case You Missed It: New year, new adventure for these penguins
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59916947?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 8:49 AM
Watch our round-up if you want to "snow" what stories you've missed this week...
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Look familiar? How rapid tests changed the pandemic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59895258?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:24 AM
Lateral flow tests are now part of UK life, with billions spent on test kits. Has it been worth it?
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Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-59923332?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:00 AM
The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every twist and turn.
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Year of the Dog: Film shows 'lifeline' between homeless people and their dogs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59695141?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:05 AM
Primal Scream's Simone Butler challenges perceptions about the relationship in Year of the Dog.
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Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59908442?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:13 AM
Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict.
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Kazakhstan: 'Like something from an apocalypse film'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59912794?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 7, 2022, 9:38 PM
A BBC reporter sees the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty.
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Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27198480?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 7, 2022, 4:04 PM
Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94.
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Djokovic court case: Could he argue his way to the Open?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-59904833?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 10:51 AM
How did Djokovic breach Australia's laws and could he argue his way into the Australian Open?
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Dog theft: Fighting to bring Molly back home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59908835?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 12:00 AM
Molly was stolen in July 2020. Her owner Ciara will never stop trying to find her.
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The Ashes: Cameron Green dismisses impressive Zak Crawley for 77
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/59925991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 1:14 AM
England lose the impressive Zak Crawley for 77 as he is trapped lbw by Cameron Green as Australia chase victory on day five of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney.
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'It was how I dreamt it' - Cambridge hero Ironside emulates idol Shearer as he stuns Newcastle
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59924919?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 7:43 PM
Joe Ironside says it was his dream to emulate idol Alan Shearer with a goal at St James' Park as Cambridge knock Newcastle out of the FA Cup.
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Upsets, drama and goals galore - FA Cup third round delivers in style
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59924780?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 8:47 PM
The magic of the FA Cup is well and truly alive as the third round delivers in dramatic fashion.
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NFL play-offs: Which teams can qualify on final day of regular season?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/59911612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 8:56 AM
Three play-off spots and crucial post-season seedings - BBC Sport's guide to what's at stake on the final day of the NFL's regular season.
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'Days like this will never leave us' - sixth-tier Kidderminster bridge four-tier gap to embarrass Reading
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59914793?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 6:35 PM
Non-league Kidderminster Harriers pull off another FA Cup upset by beating Championship side Reading.
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The Ashes: Watch the best shots from Zak Crawley's half-century against Australia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/59925625?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2022, 12:33 AM
Watch the best shots from Zak Crawley's impressive half-century on day five of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney.
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NHS Tracker: How is the NHS in your area coping this winter?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59549800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 7, 2022, 10:29 AM
Winter and Covid are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.
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What are the Covid rules in schools and will they stay open this term?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-51643556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 6, 2022, 1:39 PM
Schools are reopening across the UK with a variety of Covid restrictions in place.
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What are the Covid self-isolation rules now?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54239922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 6, 2022, 12:24 PM
People with Covid can now end self-isolation after seven days, as long as they have had two negative tests.
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Omicron symptoms: Is a runny nose a cold or Covid?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54145299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 23, 2021, 12:39 PM
Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?
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Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51768274?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2022, 5:10 PM
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
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Omicron: When can I have a booster jab and how do I book one?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55045639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 3:17 PM
Booster numbers have reached record levels in the fight against the Omicron variant.
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Omicron: What Covid tests do I need to travel abroad?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52544307?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 7, 2022, 8:23 AM
Fully vaccinated people will no longer need to test for Covid before travelling to England.
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Coronavirus treatments: What progress is being made?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52354520?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 21, 2021, 9:22 AM
Medical teams around the world are learning which medicines work best against Covid.
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Omicron: How do I get a lateral flow or PCR Covid test?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51943612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 7, 2022, 11:39 AM
Across the UK, people without symptoms no longer have to confirm a positive LFT result with a PCR.
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Long Covid: What is it and what are the symptoms?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57833394?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 6, 2022, 5:53 PM
Significant numbers of people have had long-term problems after recovering from coronavirus.
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Omicron: How do I know if I have it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59460252?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 12:25 PM
The symptoms are similar to a cold, while genetic analysis is the only way to confirm the variant.
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Covid passports: Where do I need a pass and how do I get one?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-55718553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 4:46 PM
People in England need to show their Covid status to get into nightclubs and many other venues.
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Omicron: What are the rules for face coverings and masks?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51205344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 12:59 PM
Face coverings are now recommended in secondary classrooms in England.
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What are the new Covid rules for the UK?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52530518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 7, 2022, 3:58 PM
Boris Johnson says England will stick to the "Plan B" Covid measures which are due to be reviewed on 26 January.
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Census 1921 - 100-year-old secrets revealed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59879470?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 6, 2022, 6:00 AM
Digitised pages of the 1921 Census reveal glimpses of the lives of the 38 million people living in England and Wales a century ago.
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How my pregnancy led to a life-changing diagnosis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59761346?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 2:21 AM
Helena Merriman was diagnosed with otosclerosis, which causes hearing loss, after her second child was born.
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Stephen Port: How Met failings contributed to the deaths of three men
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59576717?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2021, 1:18 PM
A look at the failings by the Met Police, which contributed to the deaths of serial killer Stephen Port's final three victims.
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In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-59566983?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:55 AM
When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.
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