Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?
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The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.
Around 1,000 of the world’s rivers are the source of 80% of the global ocean plastic pollution, according to a new study.The research was carried out by The Ocean Cleanup, who are developing technology to remove plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean, as well as from rivers themselves.The BBC’s Science Editor David Shu…
Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees
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The organisers of the Grammy Awards have scrapped their anonymous voting committees following allegations of rigging, favouritism and racism.
The Recording Academy said its voting members - which run into thousands - would instead select next year's nominations and winners. Stars such as Zayn Malik and Halsey had claimed the selection process was unfair and lacked transparency. Artists of colour have long criticised the awards for a lack of diversity.
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India's over-18s vaccination to start
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India has become the first country to report more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day, as its nationwide vaccine drive launches amid a supply crisis.
Some 3,523 deaths were officially recorded in the past 24 hours - but the real figure is thought to be far higher as many fatalities go unreported. All adults in India are now eligible to be vaccinated. But several states say they do not have the doses to carry out the exercise. India had previo…
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.
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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.
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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.
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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
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Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'
The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".
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Afghanistan car bomb kills 30 at guesthouse in Logar province
High school students among those killed in the blast in eastern Afghanistan, officials say.
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Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000
Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan.
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Stephen Karanja: Kenyan anti-vaccine doctor dies from Covid-19
Dr Stephen Karanja repeatedly said that the jab was "totally unnecessary".
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Israel crush: 'People were screaming that they couldn't breathe'
The true horror of the crush that killed dozens of Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming evident.
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Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified
José Gregorio Hernández treated the poor in the country during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.
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Martha Koome: How Kenya's female justice overcame the odds
Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome looks set to become Kenya's first female chief justice.
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Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'
Benjamin Netanyahu visits the scene of a crush at a religious festival that left dozens dead.
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Bronze Age treasure found in Swedish forest by mapmaker
A man stumbled on ancient jewellery while surveying a forest for his orienteering club.
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Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.
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Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'
Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory".
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Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'
Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd.
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These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.
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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute
Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years.
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Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival
Dozens have been killed and many wounded after a stampede at an Israeli religious festival.
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India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye.
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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
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Covid: Brazil passes 400,000 deaths amid slow vaccination
The 14-day average of deaths and cases in the country has seen a slight fall but remains high.
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Why the proposed US ban on menthol cigarettes is controversial
Anti-tobacco groups say the industry has hurt black people. Opponents say a ban hurts just as badly.
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Australia: Alcohol megastore near dry Aboriginal communities scrapped
Woolworths supermarket scraps plans to open an alcohol store near dry Aboriginal communities.
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Covid: France aims to reopen cafes and restaurants in May
Tourists with a "health pass" will be able to visit France from 9 June, President Macron announces.
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Huge hailstones land in Texas and Oklahoma
Hailstones as big as 4 inches (10cm) in diameter have been reported.
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Man fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests
Dylan Robinson will also serve four years in prison for his role in the Minneapolis riots last year.
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German climate change law violates rights, court rules
Germany's highest court says the current law puts the burden of curbing CO2 emissions on the young.
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German ex-footballer Christoph Metzelder guilty over child porn images
The defender who played for the national team gets a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
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Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion
Hibikiryu's death has sparked a discussion around the treatment of sumo wrestlers and their safety.
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'Pregnant Egyptian mummy' revealed by scientists
Experts believe the woman was aged between 20 and 30 when she died with her unborn child.
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Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike
President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed.
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India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country
The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave.
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Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal
Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game.
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Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery
It relates to an incident with a high school student after a show in South Carolina in 2016.
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Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform
Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off.
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Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery
The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report.
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El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies
Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter.
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Fans jubilant after Britney Spears news to address to court
Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news was announced that Britney Spears would speak in court about her conservatorship.
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West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high
Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave.
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China launches first module of new space station
It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration.
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Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again".
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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns
The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.
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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen
More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.
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NRA's Wayne LaPierre elephant hunt video sparks outrage
In 2013 Wayne LaPierre was filmed repeatedly shooting an elephant, struggling to kill it.
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Ahmaud Arbery: Suspects face federal hate crime charges over killing
The men charged with killing an unarmed black jogger in Georgia receive additional federal charges.
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China kindergarten: Two children die in stabbing at Beiliu City
Sixteen people have been wounded and police have arrested a male suspect, state media report.
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Rudy Giuliani: US investigators raid former Trump lawyer's home
The former New York mayor and lawyer to Donald Trump is being investigated for dealings with Ukraine.
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India Covid: Hospitals overwhelmed as deaths pass 200,000
There are fears the real number is even higher, as hospitals continue to turn dying patients away.
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Apollo astronaut Michael Collins dies aged 90
US astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon during the first landing on the surface, dies aged 90, family say
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German spy agency watches Querdenker anti-lockdown movement
Domestic intelligence fears the "Querdenker" movement may be trying to delegitimise the German state.
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India coronavirus: Man charged over oxygen SOS for dying grandfather
An Indian man who sought help on Twitter for his grandfather in his last hours could face jail.
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Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes
His two-year extension provoked three days of clashes and forced up to 100,000 from their homes.
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India coronavirus: Round-the-clock mass cremations
Some crematoriums have been operating non-stop as a second wave of coronavirus engulfs the country.
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Covid in India: Couple marry in PPE clothing
The wedding went ahead despite the groom testing positive for coronavirus just a few days earlier.
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France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades
Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained.
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Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran
Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour".
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Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight
Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says.
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Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany
Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening.
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Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
The EU plans to open travel to those who are vaccinated, test negative or have recovered from Covid.
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Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case
A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case.
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India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'
As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories.
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Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress
Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending.
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Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition.
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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.
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Apple's M1 chip gives Mac some iPhone shine. Now we find out how much
Apple's starting to learn what you get when you cross-breed aniPhone,iPadandMaccomputer: a hit.The tech giant is due to disclose its earnings for its second fiscal quarter on Wednesday, when it'll also likely discuss many hot topics. There's its privacy fight with Facebook and the upcoming court battle with Fortnite maker Epic. Meanwhile, music streaming service Spotify and Bluetooth tracking device maker Tile are raising antitrust concerns on Capitol Hill.But al…
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Google Pixel 5a could launch later this year with Snapdragon 765G chip
Google Pixel 5a could launch later this year with Snapdragon 765G chip
The Google Pixel 5a is expected to launch later this year. Various leaks have suggested the design of the new smartphone from Google to be similar to that of the Pixel 4a 5G. The handset is set to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, which was also used on the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, according to a report by 9to5Google.The report states that there are files in the latest Android 12 Devel…
Poll: Should Android implement an Apple-like App Tracking Transparency feature?
Poll: Should Android implement an Apple-like App Tracking Transparency feature?
Apple just released iOS 14.5 with a much-debated privacy feature —App Tracking Transparency. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, the feature gives iPhone users much more control over how apps track them across the web and apps from other companies.Each app that requests tracking data will show up under a dedicated tracking menu. This will give iPhone users a choice to toggle on or off tr…