Covid: Travel firms call for removal of testing rules
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59876063?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 7:32 AM
With case rates of the Omicron variant so high, airlines say testing passengers is having no real impact.
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Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-59876203?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 3:54 AM
It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say.
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Covid: President Macron warns he will 'hassle' France's unvaccinated
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59873833?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 1:58 AM
The president vows to make life difficult for the unjabbed, but opponents condemn his strong language.
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Omicron: Curfew in Delhi as India Covid cases surge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-59835675?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 12:09 AM
A weekend curfew is imposed and doctors' leave cancelled as the chief minister tests positive.
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US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59876583?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 2:10 AM
Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the boy at her home.
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Army officer completes remarkable solo South Pole trek
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-59869042?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 6:18 AM
Preet Chandi wanted to inspire other Asian women to "push boundaries" and leave their comfort zone.
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Covid: Maidstone mother drives to Italy to get daughter jabbed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-59874561?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 9:07 PM
Alice Columbo takes a 13-hour road trip to allow her nine-year-old to be vaccinated in Milan.
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Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to give update as cases rise
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59872718?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 12:02 AM
The number of Covid infections in Scotland has reached record levels in the past week.
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North Korea launches 'unidentified projectile' into sea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59876095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 5:05 AM
South Korean and Japanese officials spot Pyongyang's first launch in 2022, but details are unclear.
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Ministry of Defence 'failing taxpayers' by wasting £13bn, Labour says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59876757?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 4:42 AM
The party highlights numerous cancelled contracts and over-budget projects from the past decade.
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Prince Andrew: Decision soon on dismissing case - judge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59865102?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 8:59 PM
A US court hears arguments about a deal the prince's accuser Virginia Giuffre agreed with Jeffrey Epstein.
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General Motors 90-year reign as top US car seller ends
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59874070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 6:42 PM
Japan's Toyota outsold GM, which had held the top spot for nearly a century.
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The Papers: 'Ride the wave' and 'testing rules to be relaxed'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-59875813?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 5:32 AM
The papers cover the PM's hope that England can avoid more restrictions and plans to ease staff shortages.
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My advice? 'Make decisions as if you were on your deathbed'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59763338?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 11:59 PM
Michael Cockburn, co-founder of office-working app Desana, shares his business advice.
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Single man uses billboards to find a wife
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-59871726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 6:56 PM
Huge adverts highlighting Muhammad Malik's availability have gone up in London and Birmingham.
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Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-59869509?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 6:43 PM
Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out.
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Seven months after collapse, Eriksen targets 2022 World Cup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59873198?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 7:40 PM
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says his goal is to play at the 2022 World Cup as he continues his recovery from suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
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Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59735955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 12:01 AM
Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike.
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Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59876423?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 12:17 AM
One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia.
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Costa Book Awards: Robert Maxwell biography among winners
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59868674?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 7:51 PM
John Preston charts the rise and fall of the notorious media mogul who was found dead at sea in 1991.
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Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59763426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 12:02 AM
BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s drive to build up its own war machine.
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Prince Andrew: Emily Maitlis on the 'jaw-dropping' TV interview 'critical' to sexual assault case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59874170?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 8:17 PM
Emily Maitlis says Prince Andrew's interview with her is now "critical" to the sexual assault case.
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Sound of 2022: Wet Leg 'started a band for fun, now it's doing really well'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59696208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 12:00 AM
Isle of Wight indie-pop duo Wet Leg finish second on the BBC Sound of 2022 new music list.
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Silicon Valley's trial of the century
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59867772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 11:19 AM
A look at the Theranos trial and the evidence that led to Elizabeth Holmes being found guilty of fraud.
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Could this 21-year-old become Scotland's biggest sports star?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/59873760?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 5:48 PM
David Ojabo didn't play American football growing up in Aberdeenshire. Now he is set to be picked in the first round of the NFL draft.
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Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59697839?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 12:00 AM
A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya.
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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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Why BlackBerry held the tiny keys to my heart
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59859817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 1:41 AM
The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support.
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Is there a better way to make new resolutions stick?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59696196?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 12:03 AM
There are lots of apps that promise to make you healthier and happier but are they any good?
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The Ashes: England battle hard on rain-affected opening day of Sydney Test
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59876723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 7:35 AM
England's bowlers battle hard to leave the fourth Ashes Test evenly poised after a rain-affected opening day at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
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Newcastle agree £12m fee for Atletico and England full-back Trippier
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59875348?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 9:36 PM
Newcastle United agree to sign England full-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for a £12m fee plus add-ons.
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'No special favour or special opportunity granted to Djokovic', says Australian Open chief Tiley
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59865959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 10:40 PM
Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination.
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Liverpool request postponement of Carabao Cup semi-final at Arsenal because of Covid cases
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59872772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 7:11 PM
Liverpool make a formal request to postpone Thursday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Arsenal because of an increase in Covid-19 cases.
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'I am sorry for the upset I have caused' - apologetic Lukaku returns to Chelsea squad for cup semi-final
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59867343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 8:18 PM
Romelu Lukaku apologises for interview comments and will return to the Chelsea squad for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham.
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Matt Cecchin on rugby league, retirement and being an LGBTQ+ role model
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/59861596?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 6:06 AM
Australian rugby league referee Matt Cecchin has taken charge of World Cup and Four Nations games, plus NRL Grand Finals - but after retiring, is looking forward to life on the road.
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The Ashes: Marcus Labuschagne edges Mark Wood to Jos Buttler on day one of fourth Test
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/59876216?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 5, 2022, 7:17 AM
Marcus Labuschagne edges Mark Wood behind to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler as England claim a third Australian wicket on day one of the fourth Test in Sydney.
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Covid: Boris Johnson plans to 'ride out' Omicron wave with no more curbs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59870825?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 9:54 PM
Boris Johnson backs keeping England's Plan B, but says parts of NHS will feel "temporarily overwhelmed".
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Omicron: Will schools stay open this term?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-51643556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 10:11 AM
A number of schools across the UK are preparing to switch to online learning after Christmas.
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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 4, 2022, 5:34 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: 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 will 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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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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What are the new Covid rules for the UK?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52530518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 12:59 PM
Covid rules have been strengthened in response to the Omicron variant.
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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
December 31, 2021, 10:25 AM
People in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can now stop self-isolating after seven days.
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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: 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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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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What does future warfare look like? It's here already
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59755100?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2021, 1:55 AM
There's one area where the West is falling dangerously behind Russia and China - hypersonic missiles.
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Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? The story of her downfall
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59733623?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2021, 11:28 PM
How she went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.
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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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