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Copa Libertadores final - the 'new Ronaldo' & the wonderkid linked with Man Utd
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
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
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.
Covid: Families could be asked to pay funeral fines
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
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.
HS2: Could the pandemic kill off the rail project?
Covid-19 has intensified the debate among environmental groups about the benefits of the project.
Covid-19: Your vaccine questions answered
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’
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?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.
Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.
Week in pictures: 23-29 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
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
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
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.
Push to ensure pupils are 'politically literate'
A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education.
Video calls and bookshelves dressed to impress
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
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
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
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
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".