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- Prince Philip: Royal Family honours duke's 'humour and humanity' 17/04/2021The funeral congregation was socially distanced, with the Queen seated alone, because of Covid rules.
- Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide 17/04/2021It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".
- Helen McCrory: Stars pay tribute to Peaky Blinders actress 17/04/2021Cillian Murphy, JK Rowling and Sir Sam Mendes lead tributes to the "fearless and magnificent" actress.
- On the front line in eastern Ukraine 16/04/2021The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports from the front line between soldiers and separatists.
- Biden backtracks on keeping Trump cap on refugees 17/04/2021A refugee organisation says the White House's explanation of the order is "completely false".
- Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander 16/04/2021SpaceX will build a lander that the US space agency will use to return humans to the Moon this decade.
- Duke's former school pays tribute with wreath at sea 17/04/2021Pupils from Gordonstoun school lay a wreath off the Moray coast where Prince Philip learned to sail.
- Man charged over Buckingham Palace trespass 17/04/2021A man was detained on Thursday trying to enter a service yard at the royal residence, police say.
- Government 'risks public trust' without probes into ministers 17/04/2021Lord Evans says a number of allegations against ministers "haven't been completely investigated".
- Philippines: Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in raid 17/04/2021The 200-tonne seizure is one of the largest ever hauls of the endangered species.
U.S. National
- Biden backtracks on keeping Trump cap on refugees 17/04/2021A refugee organisation says the White House's explanation of the order is "completely false".
- Covid: Canada sounds the alarm as cases overtake US 16/04/2021Infections in the largest province could increase sixfold without tougher measures, experts warn.
- Indianapolis FedEx gunman was former employee 17/04/2021The gunman began firing as soon as he drove up to FedEx site before killing himself, police say.
- Adam Toledo: Chicago police release video of officer shooting boy 16/04/2021Bodycam footage shows an officer shouting "drop it" before fatally shooting Adam Toledo in the chest.
- Afghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops 16/04/2021US spies have "low to moderate confidence" that Russia offered cash for American deaths, officials say.
- Fyre Festival: Ticket-holders to receive money from $2m class action settlement 16/04/2021Ticket-holders of the now infamous 2017 music festival that never happened will get some money back.
- Capitol riot: Prosecutors get first guilty plea 100 days after attack 16/04/2021Heavy metal guitarist Jon Schaffer, a militia member, is facing 30 years in jail after pleading guilty.
- 'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight 16/04/2021Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.
- George Floyd death: Ex-officer Chauvin will not take the stand 15/04/2021“I will invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege,” says the ex-officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
- Derek Chauvin says he won't testify at George Floyd murder trial 15/04/2021The defendant and his lawyer say they went "back and forth" before making a final decision last night.
Middle East
- Mosul landmark mosque to be rebuilt by Egyptian architects 15/04/2021Egyptian architects will rebuild the landmark al-Nuri Mosque in the northern Iraqi city.
- Iran to enrich uranium to 60% after 'wicked' nuclear site attack 14/04/2021President Hassan Rouhani says it is responding to Sunday's incident at the Natanz nuclear facility.
- Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks 13/04/2021An attack on Iran's key nuclear site has just complicated efforts to save the frayed accord.
- Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim 14/04/2021The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported".
- Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity' 13/04/2021A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased.
- Syrian air force behind 2018 chlorine attack on Saraqeb, OPCW finds 12/04/2021The chemical weapons watchdog believes a helicopter dropped a cylinder on rebel-held Saraqeb.
- Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift' 11/04/2021They appear in public a week after Prince Hamzah was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom.
- Israel 'will not co-operate' with ICC war crimes investigation 09/04/2021Israel say the court has no right to look into possible crimes in the occupied territories.
- How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers 15/04/2021Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.
- Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn 12/04/2021The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts.
Business
- Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy'
- Hammerson: Shopping centre giant slashes rents in revival bid
- Archegos collapse costs Morgan Stanley $911m
- TUI says summer holiday season can be saved
- Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict
- Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica
- Gnome shortage: Lockdown and Suez canal blockage blamed
- Sanjeev Gupta's firm says it did nothing wrong over Covid loans
- Benefit Cosmetics backtracks over NHS staff refusal
- China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
Politics
- Government 'risks public trust' without probes into ministers 17/04/2021Lord Evans says a number of allegations against ministers "haven't been completely investigated".
- Matt Hancock owns shares in NHS-approved firm 16/04/2021The health secretary is accused of "cronyism" but the government says he acted "entirely properly".
- Greensill: Ex-Civil Service boss 'baffled' by business links 16/04/2021Lord Kerslake says links between Greensill Capital and the government must be "thoroughly investigated".
- Covid-19: Vaccine passports 'unethical', church leaders warn 17/04/2021More than 1,200 leaders have written to the PM warning Covid certificates are a "form of coercion".
- Brexit: UK-EU talks on Northern Ireland 'to intensify' 16/04/2021The chief negotiators on both sides have held talks about the post-Brexit arrangements for NI.
- Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers 15/04/2021Politicians complain that only three NHS scripts have been issued since the law changed in 2018.
- Greensill: Top civil servant failed to declare another job 15/04/2021Bill Crothers, who is embroiled in a row over working at Greensill, did not seek advice over another role.
- Handforth Parish Council chairman admits 'losing cool' in viral meeting 16/04/2021Handforth Parish Council's Brian Tolver apologises but stands by his claims about Jackie Weaver.
- Covid: Boris Johnson's India visit to go ahead despite rise in cases 16/04/2021A variant first identified in India has now been found 77 times in the UK, but is not yet "of concern".
- Covid-19: Time to rebuild economy as restrictions ease, says Dodds 16/04/2021Growing the economy will help to mitigate the pandemic fallout, says Economy Minister Diane Dodds.
Health
- Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide 17/04/2021It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".
- Pregnant women should be offered Covid vaccine 16/04/2021The UK's vaccine advisers encourage them to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor.
- Human cells grown in monkey embryos spark ethical debate 15/04/2021Scientists confirm they have made "chimera" embryos from long-tailed macaques and humans.
- Student's heart failure linked to 'excessive' energy drinks 16/04/2021The 21-year-old university student spent 58 days in hospital, including in intensive care.
- 4.7 million waiting for operations in England 15/04/2021The February figures show the numbers waiting over a year for surgery continued to rise sharply.
- Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers 15/04/2021Politicians complain that only three NHS scripts have been issued since the law changed in 2018.
- Brain clots 'more likely' with Covid infection than vaccine 15/04/2021A rapid review of US patients says people being vaccinated should be reassured by the findings.
- Puberty blockers: NHS to set up independent review group 16/04/2021The group will assess the prescription of puberty blockers for under-16s, NHS England says.
- Covid: 82% of positive rapid tests 'were correct' 15/04/2021There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.
- Tipping Point: Woman has voice reconstructed thanks to ITV show appearance 15/04/2021Helen Whitelaw appeared on Tipping Point before Motor Neurone Disease rendered her speechless.
Technology
- Virtual musicians play interactive gig and other tech news 16/04/2021LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
- Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet 15/04/2021Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way.
- The homecoming call for Northern Ireland's gaming industry 13/04/2021NI Screen and Hypixel Studios launch incentive to encourage people to work in local gaming industry.
- Environment takes centre stage at London games festival 11/04/2021Climate change was on the agenda at the Now Play This festival, Cristina Criddle finds out more.
- Artist will.i.am launches facemask and other tech news 09/04/2021Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
- The artists creating digitally immersive storytelling 08/04/2021CreativeXR's acceleration programme helps those in creative industries produce new types of content.
- Tennis tech to help if you are playing solo 05/04/2021Jen Copestake tests out some gadgets which could help improve your game.
- Oppo smartphone adds 60x microscope camera 02/04/2021A smartphone with a microscope camera has been revealed by Chinese phone-maker Oppo.
- Does space affect the taste of wine and other tech news 02/04/2021Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week
- Schoolmates Ollie and Jacob on TikTok fame 30/03/2021Ollie and his best mate, Jacob, have become the comedy duo everyone's talking about on TikTok.
Science & Environment
- Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander
- Human cells grown in monkey embryos spark ethical debate
- 'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight
- Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet
- China 'can save $1.6 trillion by scrapping coal', report says
- Sir David Attenborough's new doc: 'Humans are intruders'
- COP26: Delaying key climate meeting preferable to 'messing it up'
- US envoy John Kerry woos China over climate
- UK woodlands 'at crisis point' amid wildlife decline
- St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts
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