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- Covid: Schools will be told of reopening plans 'as soon as we can' 25/01/2021Boris Johnson says he understands parents' frustrations but the infection rate is "still very high".
- Keon Lincoln: Mother 'heard gunshots' that killed teen 25/01/2021The mother of Keon Lincoln, 15, who was shot and stabbed, pleads for information about his death.
- Moderna vaccine appears to work against variants 25/01/2021Laboratory tests suggest antibodies can recognise and fight the UK and South Africa variants.
- Frank Lampard: Chelsea sack manager with Thomas Tuchel expected to replace him 25/01/2021Chelsea sack manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge, with former Paris St-Germain and Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel expected to replace him.
- Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men 25/01/2021The actress explains why she has a "no nudity clause" written into her movie contracts.
- Covid: Teachers 'not at higher risk' of death 25/01/2021The highest-risk job roles were in restaurants, care work and manufacturing.
- Debenhams shops to close permanently after Boohoo deal 25/01/2021Online retailer Boohoo will buy the brand for £55m, but not its shops, putting 12,000 jobs at risk.
- Covid: Quarantine hotel plan to be discussed by ministers 25/01/2021The requirement would apply to British nationals arriving in the UK from high-risk countries.
- 'Running Man' robber jailed after nearly 13 years on the run 25/01/2021Ambrose O'Neill disappeared after the first day of his trial in 2008.
- Dylan Freeman: Mother admits killing disabled son 25/01/2021Three psychiatric reports found Olga Freeman was suffering from a severe depressive illness.
U.S. National
- Biden set to overturn Trump transgender military ban 25/01/2021The president is poised to scrap a ban which stops transgender people joining the US military.
- US police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching 'burnouts' 24/01/2021Footage shows a police car apparently driving through a group at a street race in Washington state.
- Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers to face Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55 25/01/2021Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face reigning champions the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55 on 7 February.
- Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma 25/01/2021Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles.
- Larry King: Veteran US talk show host dies aged 87 23/01/2021The popular US broadcaster conducted about 50,000 interviews, from Nelson Mandela to Lady Gaga.
- UK PM has first call with Biden since inauguration 24/01/2021Boris Johnson said he looked forward to "deepening the longstanding alliance" between the UK and US.
- JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out 24/01/2021The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.
- Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse 23/01/2021Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online.
- National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park 23/01/2021Photographs of National Guard members sheltering underground spark anger among lawmakers.
- Trump impeachment: Senate trial delayed until next month 23/01/2021Arguments will not begin until the week of 8 February, giving the ex-president's lawyers time to prepare.
Middle East
- Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East 25/01/2021Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
- Malka Leifer: Israel extradites ex-principal accused of child sex abuse in Australia 25/01/2021Malka Leifer is being flown to Australia, where she is accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirls.
- Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive? 25/01/2021It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.
- Covid: Israel vaccinates 16 to 18-year-olds ahead of exams 24/01/2021Israel has vaccinated more than a quarter of its population and now high school students are eligible.
- Iran's supreme leader makes online threats to attack golfing Trump 22/01/2021A photomontage seems to show the ex-president playing in the shadow of a warplane or large drone.
- Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad 22/01/2021The jihadists say the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims.
- Steinmetz Swiss trial: Jail for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial 22/01/2021Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is given a jail term by a Swiss court in a historic corruption case.
- Israel 'confident over full vaccine effect' 21/01/2021Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early.
- Tunisia youths warned over riots amid Covid curfew 20/01/2021Protests continued for a fifth night over high unemployment and an economic crisis.
- Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night' 25/01/2021People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.
Business
- Fraud epidemic 'is now national security threat'
- Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU
- Debenhams shops to close permanently after Boohoo deal
- Covid: Teachers 'not at higher risk' of death than average
- Bank of England criticised for financing carbon-intensive firms
- Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
- Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments
- Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled
- Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet
- Asos frontrunner to buy Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands
Politics
- Covid: Schools will be told of reopening plans 'as soon as we can' 25/01/2021Boris Johnson says he understands parents' frustrations but the infection rate is "still very high".
- Covid: Quarantine hotel plan to be discussed by ministers 25/01/2021The requirement would apply to British nationals arriving in the UK from high-risk countries.
- Gordon Brown: Trust has broken down in way UK is run 25/01/2021The UK's nations and regions are being treated as if they were "invisible", the former PM warns.
- Coronavirus: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer self-isolates for third time 25/01/2021Sir Keir Starmer says he will be working from home until next Monday.
- Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU 25/01/2021The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost.
- Pandemic diaries: How are people coping in lockdown? 25/01/2021The BBC speaks to four people about their experiences in the latest lockdown.
- Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled 25/01/2021About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.
- Sturgeon: I did not mislead Scottish Parliament over Salmond 24/01/2021The first minister denies claims she knew about harassment allegations earlier than she told parliament.
- Bank of England criticised for financing carbon-intensive firms 25/01/2021MPs criticise the Bank of England for providing financial help without attaching environmental strings.
- South Africa coronavirus variant: 77 cases found in UK 24/01/2021Ministers are due to meet on Monday to consider whether to tighten the UK's border restrictions further.
Health
- Moderna vaccine appears to work against variants 25/01/2021Laboratory tests suggest antibodies can recognise and fight the UK and South Africa variants.
- Covid: Teachers 'not at higher risk' of death than average 25/01/2021The highest-risk job roles were in restaurants, care work and manufacturing.
- South Africa coronavirus variant: 77 cases found in UK 24/01/2021Ministers are due to meet on Monday to consider whether to tighten the UK's border restrictions further.
- Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a 'cruel joke' 25/01/2021Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems.
- Blue envelope plan for Scottish jab dates delayed 25/01/2021Vaccination appointments for over-70s in Scotland will arrive on Monday as planned - but in white envelopes.
- Covid: Vaccinated people may spread virus, says Van-Tam 24/01/2021England's deputy chief medical officer urges those who have had the jab to stick to lockdown rules.
- Covid: Number of patients on ventilators passes 4,000 for first time 23/01/2021Pressures on intensive care units are seeing one in 10 patients transferred to a different site.
- Covid: Gap between Pfizer vaccine doses should be halved, say doctors 23/01/2021Delaying second Pfizer doses to give more people their first is "difficult to justify", says BMA.
- Coronavirus: UK variant 'may be more deadly' 22/01/2021Evidence suggests the variant that emerged in the UK may be more deadly as well as faster-spreading.
- Covid-19: Nurses call for better masks to protect all staff 23/01/2021Inadequate PPE and a new variant may be putting the lives of nurses at risk, says nursing union.
Technology
- Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health 21/01/2021Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health
- CES 2021: Smart sport kit put to the test 19/01/2021Can a virtual reality cricket bat and bluetooth-connected baseball improve your form?
- Racism in education: How 'truth pages' helped students fight back 18/01/2021'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have been on appearing on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
- Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest e-sports player's mansion 15/01/2021Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.
- CES: Tech to control your devices remotely 16/01/2021Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring.
- CES: Smart dog flaps and home robots 15/01/2021BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the tech debuted at the technology expo.
- Samsung S21 Ultra: First look at the new device 14/01/2021Chris Fox takes a first look at the Samsung S21 Ultra, which works with the S Pen stylus.
- CES 2021: Smart pillows and internet-connected smoothies 14/01/2021The product tracks movements in the night to automatically adjust its height.
- Newsround presenter turns shed into studio 15/01/2021With more of us studying and working from home. Ricky has turned his garden shed into a Newsround studio! Take a look!
- What will be the big tech changes in 2021? 14/01/2021From cyber-security challenges to more robots in public spaces, experts give their predictions.
Science & Environment
- Bank of England criticised for financing carbon-intensive firms
- Baby tyrannosaurs dinosaurs were the 'size of a Border Collie'
- New light shed on Charles Darwin's 'abominable mystery'
- Shetland space launch plans submitted
- Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy
- Climate change: Trump's Paris withdrawal was 'reckless' - John Kerry
- Climate change: Biden's first act sets tone for ambitious approach
- Elephants counted from space for conservation
- SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown
- Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
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