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Fawlty Towers 'Don't mention the war' episode removed from UKTV | Media | T
BBC-owned streaming service takes down episode that also features racial references
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Afghan conflict: US sanctions 'kangaroo' ICC over war crimes probe - BBC Ne
President Trump imposes sanctions on officials who are investigating alleged crimes in Afghanistan.
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BBC - Travel - Sri Lanka’s musical 'choon paan' bread trucks
For years, the sound of Beethoven meant bread in Sri Lanka. Now, years after the island's mobile bread vendors disappeared, they’re being revived to help during the pandemic.
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Harlow giant tortoise walks cause amazement, says owner - BBC News
Peter admits his walks through Harlow with "the big boy" take a long time and do not get very far.
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Slovakia: Deadly knife attack at primary school in Vrutky - BBC News
A school deputy head has been killed and children hurt in the attack in the northern town of Vrutky.
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Confederate and Columbus statues toppled by US protesters - BBC News
Statues connected to slavery and colonialism are targeted as George Floyd protests continue.
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Kenyan police arrested after dragging suspect by motorbike - BBC News
They accused the Kenyan woman of involvement in a robbery, as another man whipped her.
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Robert Baden-Powell statue to be removed in Poole - BBC News
Campaigners accuse Robert Baden-Powell of racism, homophobia and support for Adolf Hitler.
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The most striking images of 2019 - BBC Culture
From levitating basketball players to giant jellyfish, Kelly Grovier picks 12 photos that have shocked, inspired or gone viral, comparing them with classic artworks.
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A cultural history of the beloved corner shop - BBC Culture
The ubiquitous local store has emerged as a comforting landmark amid the chaos of the Coronavirus pandemic. Arwa Haider celebrates its place in popular culture.
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George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech - BBC News
The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias.
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Don't hide history, says Oxford head in statue row - BBC News
Oxford's vice chancellor warns against "hiding history" as protesters want to remove colonial statue.
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Coronavirus: Belgium's Prince Joachim fined for breaking Spain's lockdown -
Prince Joachim, who contracted coronavirus days after arrived in Spain, has been fined €10,400.
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India and China: How Nepal's new map is stirring old rivalries - BBC News
Nepal is redrawing its official map, fuelling simmering border tensions between India and China.
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Gone with the Wind removed from HBO Max - BBC News
The service says the 1939 film will return alongside a "discussion of its historical context".
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Olof Palme murder: Sweden identifies man who killed PM in 1986 - BBC News
Prosecutors say Stig Engstrom, who killed himself in 2000, was the man who shot Olof Palme in 1986.
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The photographers changing the way we see animals - BBC Culture
Popular culture can create stereotypes of ‘cuddly’ pandas or ‘evil’ snakes – but some photographers are setting out to change how we see wildlife, writes Graeme Green.
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Planet's satellites aim for still sharper view of Earth - BBC News
Some locations on Earth, such as the UK, will be pictured at high resolution up to 12 times a day.
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How face masks affect our communication - BBC Future
More of us are wearing face masks to protect against the novel coronavirus. How do they alter our interactions with others?
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Martin Gugino: Donald Trump's police scanner tweet fact-checked - BBC News
President Trump claimed a man was trying to "black out" police equipment, but is this possible?
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Red Lion: Archaeologists 'find London's earliest theatre' - BBC News
The Red Lion is thought to be the first purpose-built theatre created in the Elizabethan era.
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Russian Arctic oil spill pollutes big lake near Norilsk - BBC News
There is a risk that tonnes of diesel oil could drift from the lake to the Arctic Ocean.
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Why is it so hard to forgive an ex? - BBC Future
Break-ups are never easy, but why do some people fight to win an ex back while others run a mile? The temptation to rekindle an old flame is deeply rooted in our psychology.
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IBM abandons 'biased' facial recognition tech - BBC News
But some question whether the gesture is largely symbolic, as it's not a major product for the firm.
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How to avoid the ‘competency trap’ - BBC Worklife
Previous successes can stand in the way of new opportunities – and even lead to failures with big price tags.
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