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Copa Libertadores final - the 'new Ronaldo' & the wonderkid linked with Man Utd

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 19:55
BBC Sport looks at Brazilian wonderkids Kaio Jorge from Santos and Palmeiras' Gabriel Veron, with their clubs set to meet in the Copa Libertadores final.

'My eight-year-old asked if I was going to die' - former Lions prop Smith on recovering from cancer

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 19:21
Former British & Irish Lions prop Tom Smith says he is "doing well" in his recovery from stage four colon cancer, but still has to have chemotherapy every two weeks.

Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 17:33
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.

Covid: Families could be asked to pay funeral fines

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 17:01
Concern from undertakers comes after a firm was fined £10,000 when 150 people attended a service.

Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 14:19
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.

HS2: Could the pandemic kill off the rail project?

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 14:14
Covid-19 has intensified the debate among environmental groups about the benefits of the project.

Covid-19: Your vaccine questions answered

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 14:09
From infertility to travel, we look at some of the key Covid vaccine talking points.

Lobotomy: The brain op described as ‘easier than curing a toothache’

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:49
Tens of thousands of lobotomies were carried out in the UK and US in the 1940s and 50s. Should we condemn the surgeons?

Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:38
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.

Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:31
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.

Week in pictures: 23-29 January 2021

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:27
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:10
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.

The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:08
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.

Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:07
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.

Push to ensure pupils are 'politically literate'

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:05
A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education.

Video calls and bookshelves dressed to impress

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:04
Video calls have given us all an insight into people's homes – and one firm an unexpected boost.

Pregnancy during lockdown: Advice from one mum to another

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:03
Jacqui, who gave birth last year, gives advice to expectant mother Gemma.

Reece James: Chelsea 'disgusted' after right-back is racially abused on social media

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:02
Chelsea say they are "disgusted" after right-back Reece James was racially abused on social media.

Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 13:01
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?

Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Sat, 30/01/2021 - 12:48
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".

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