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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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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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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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Fawlty Towers: John Cleese attacks 'cowardly' BBC over episode's removal -

The comedian's criticism comes after an episode was temporarily pulled by UKTV due to "racial slurs".

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Dalai Lama: Seven billion people 'need a sense of oneness' - BBC News

The leader of Tibetan Buddhism sees reasons for optimism even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Poland 'invades' Czech Republic in 'misunderstanding' - BBC News

Poland admits its troops briefly invaded the Czech Republic last month but it was "not deliberate".

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