South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Biden bets that tackling climate change will create jobs, not kill them.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
London house turned into House of Dreams work of art
Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998.
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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests
Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.
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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years
The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years.
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Brutal Attack on Filipino Woman Sparks Outrage: ‘Everybody Is on Edge’
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Monday, March 29, 2021
Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’
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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine
The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab.
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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US
Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.
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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance
It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port.
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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'
Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.
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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea
The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories.
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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you
Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.
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A multinational tangle in the Suez grounding, but a Japanese shipbuilding giant may end up holding the bag.
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England
People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules.
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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.
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'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame
Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer.
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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'
Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.
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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'
Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.
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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care
Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.
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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'
Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.
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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'
The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.
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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.
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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.
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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree
Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.
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As Militants Seize Mozambique Gas Hub, a Dash for Safety Turns Deadly
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers
Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.
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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".
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Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet
Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group.
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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff
Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.
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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry
Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.
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Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.
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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS
Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.
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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic
The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.
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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book
A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old.
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Friday, March 26, 2021
Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release
Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday.
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After the Tornadoes, Small Towns Grieve for Lost Lives and Wrecked Homes
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