Covid: Pupils to wear face masks in class to tackle Omicron
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-59840634?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:04 AM
The move aims to address concerns about schools staying open for face-to-face learning this coming term.
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Covid: Workplaces told to plan for absences of up to 25%
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59848109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 10:33 PM
Rising Covid cases could see a worst case scenario of up to a quarter of staff off work, the government says.
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Gas prices: MPs and peers urge PM to act on energy bills
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59849731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 1:30 AM
Five ex-ministers are among those saying Boris Johnson should cut VAT and green levies to help households.
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Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59850904?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 7:11 AM
Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning.
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Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-59848162?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 8:01 PM
Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of miles away.
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EU plans to label gas and nuclear energy 'green' prompt row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59850093?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 5:30 AM
A European Commission proposal says the two energy sources are key to a green transition.
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BBC Sound of 2022: Colourful rapper Central Cee kicks off the countdown
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59727354?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:00 AM
The west Londoner scored a top 10 album in 2021 and is up for three Brit Awards. Here's why.
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Covid: Face masks in England's classrooms and staff absences may hit 25%
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59850683?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 6:33 AM
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.
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England cricket's head coach positive for Covid-19
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59850944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 6:48 AM
England men's head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for Covid-19, having already been set to miss the fourth Test after a family member's positive test.
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Denmark to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59849898?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 3:03 AM
The PM wants domestic flights to go green, as part of ambitious national plans to cut emissions.
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Scots pupils urged to get second jabs before new term
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59848471?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:02 AM
Drop-in appointments will open from Monday for 12 to 15-year-olds as vaccination capacity increases.
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US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59848651?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 9:00 PM
More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather.
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Reigning world champion Price out of PDC darts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/59848170?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 1:10 AM
Reigning world champion Gerwyn Price has been knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals by Michael Smith.
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The Papers: Masks back in classrooms and 'Andrew must go'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-59849323?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 5:42 AM
Sunday's papers cover new rules for England's schools and the fallout of the Maxwell trial for Prince Andrew.
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Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59755739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:05 AM
A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light pollution in their hometown.
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Climate change: Living by coal tip leaves family fearing rain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59653955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 7:05 AM
Phil Thomas has even thought about which way to run "if something starts pouring down the hill".
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Weight loss transformation for army veteran with PTSD
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-59655054?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:07 AM
An ex-soldier from Cannock loses eight stone after running helped his mental health crisis.
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Scaled-down New Year's Day parade for London
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59847251?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 2:30 PM
The scaled-down event was limited to 600 spectators due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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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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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/59548186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 9:47 AM
The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.
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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-59733533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 28, 2021, 12:04 AM
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?
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Three ways to be more rational this year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59740588?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 12:54 AM
Harvard psychology professor Steven Pinker discusses three common irrationality traps and offers advice on how to avoid them.
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Victim Support: My daughter was murdered - sharing my grief helps others
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59768286?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 12:56 AM
Radio 4 Today guest editor Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered last year, focuses on Victim Support.
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Betty White, the Golden Girl with a heart of gold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53723448?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2021, 7:43 PM
One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades.
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After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59838432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 7:14 AM
As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.
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'We have VAR in place so why not check?' - Arsenal criticise 'inconsistency' in Man City defeat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59848455?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 4:59 PM
Arsenal assistant boss Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale question the use of VAR in the 2-1 defeat by Manchester City.
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West Ham survive late Palace fightback to win at Selhurst Park
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59787809?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 7:48 PM
West Ham United begin the new year by winning a thrilling Premier League game at Crystal Palace.
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'My opinion has completely changed' - safe standing returns to English top flight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59842679?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 4:21 PM
On Sunday standing sections for fans in England's top flight return after almost 30 years. How will they change the matchday experience and terrace culture?
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Raducanu pulls out of Melbourne tournament
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59846931?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 11:03 AM
US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Melbourne Summer Set, a warm-up event for the Australian Open.
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Match of the Day analysis: Why Arsenal were 'outstanding' despite losing to Man City
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/59849817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:04 AM
Match of the Day's Ian Wright and Dion Dublin look at the reasons why Arsenal were able to "impose" themselves so well on Manchester City, despite eventually losing 2-1.
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The NFL Show: Jason Bell & Osi Umenyiora on whether Aaron Rodgers will win MVP
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/american-football/59847261?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 12:18 PM
The NFL Show's Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora discuss why Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodger could win this season Most Valuable Player award.
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Jason Kenny knighted & Laura Kenny made a dame in New Year Honours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/59828368?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2021, 10:31 PM
Jason Kenny receives a knighthood and Laura Kenny is made a dame in the New Year Honours, with an OBE for Tom Daley and MBE for Emma Raducanu.
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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
December 31, 2021, 5:12 PM
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
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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
December 30, 2021, 11:02 AM
Covid rules have been strengthened in response to the Omicron variant.
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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
December 30, 2021, 12:03 PM
Many people across the UK are struggling to get lateral flow or PCR tests due to soaring demand.
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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
December 10, 2021, 3:28 PM
Face coverings will become compulsory in more places in England from Friday.
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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
December 31, 2021, 11:31 AM
Booster numbers have reached record levels in the fight against the Omicron variant.
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James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59476869?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2021, 12:59 AM
The biggest space telescope ever built is ready to show us the first stars to light up the cosmos.
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Burnley's Pastor Mick: ‘If I lock this door, he dies’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59651954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 17, 2021, 12:47 AM
Emergency mental health referrals are soaring in East Lancashire - and in Burnley, former drug dealer Pastor Mick is offering a lifeline to those who can't always get the support they need.
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The ultra-violent cult that became a global mafia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59614595?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 13, 2021, 12:01 AM
A BBC investigation into Black Axe has unearthed new evidence of political infiltration, and a scamming and killing operation spanning the globe.
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Kelly Catlin: A family's search for answers on links between concussion and suicide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/59639369?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2021, 12:06 AM
Kelly Catlin was 23 when she took her own life. An Olympic cyclist, she suffered a bad crash in training. Her family believe it changed her.
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