Yuri Gagarin: The first man in space - BBC News
It's sixty years since the first human blasted into space.
For the Soviet Union, Yuri Gagarin’s single orbit of the Earth was a huge achievement and propaganda coup. There will be celebrations across Russia to mark the anniversary.
We meet the woman who, as a little girl, witnessed the day the cosmonaut came back down to earth and a Russian hero was born.
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'My BMI wasn't low enough to get help' - BBC News
As a teenager, Victoria Spence says she fell into a "deep, dark hole" about her own body image.
This led to her developing an eating disorder. But when she tried to seek help, Victoria was told her Body Mass Index (BMI) wasn't low enough for treatment.
BMI is used to measure if someone is a "healthy" weight, based on an adult's weight and height.
Victoria is supporting calls for the measure to be scrapped.
The UK government says NHS England does not support the use of "BMI thresholds".
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April 12, 2021
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Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on nuclear site - BBC News
The Iranian foreign minister has said his country will "take revenge" for an attack on an underground nuclear site, which it has blamed on Israel.
Iranian officials said the Natanz uranium enrichment plant was the target of "nuclear terrorism" on Sunday.
Israel has not commented, but public radio cited intelligence sources as saying it was a Mossad cyber operation.
They said it had caused more extensive damage than Iran had reported.
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April 12, 2021
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Chinese Covid vaccines 'don't have high protection rates', official says - BBC News
China's top disease control official has said the country's vaccines offer low protection against coronavirus, in a rare admission of weakness.
Gao Fu also said China was considering mixing vaccines as a way of boosting their effectiveness.
China has developed four different vaccines approved for public use, though some trials abroad had suggested efficacy as low as 50%.
Mr Gao later said his comments had been misinterpreted.
Beijing has insisted the jabs are effective and said in March that obtaining visas would be easier for foreigners who have received a Chinese vaccine.
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April 12, 2021
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Tear gas fired at protesters after police shoot black man near Minneapolis – BBC NEWS
Tear gas has been fired and a curfew imposed amid angry protests after police fatally shot a black man when a car was pulled over in the US city of Brooklyn Center, just north of Minneapolis.
The man has been identified by relatives as 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
Brooklyn Center's mayor issued a curfew that lasted until 06:00 (11:00 GMT), telling people to "be safe, go home".
Tensions in Minneapolis are high as the trial of a former officer accused of killing George Floyd takes place.
A courtroom just 10 miles (16km) from the latest unrest will resume proceedings on Monday with the prosecution expected to begin wrapping up its case.
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April 12, 2021
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India suffers record new Covid cases with some hospitals overwhelmed - BBC News
In India a second wave of Covid has led to a record level of new cases, with more than 150,000 infections registered in a single day.
The state of Maharashtra, whose capital is the financial centre of Mumbai, is the worst affected, with some hospitals overwhelmed.
Mishal Husain presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Yogita Limaye.
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April 11, 2021
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Prince Philip: Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward speak of their loss - BBC News
The Duke of Edinburgh has been remembered publicly by his three younger children - with Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward speaking of what he meant to them.
It follows words from the Prince Charles - and a special service at Canterbury Cathedral.
Prince Andrew also spoke of the impact of the Duke's death on his mother, the Queen, and how she had described it as leaving a huge void in her life.
Mishal Husain present BBC News at Ten reporting by royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell.
April 11, 2021
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Prince Philip's death 'left huge void' for the Queen, says Prince Andrew - BBC News
Prince Andrew said his father's death was a "terrible loss", and that his family was "rallying around", as he left a service at Windsor.
The Queen has described the death of the Duke of Edinburgh as "having left a huge void in her life", the Duke of York has said.
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April 11, 2021
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Covid spreading faster in India than anywhere else - BBC News
India reported a record daily increase of over 150,000 coronavirus cases - and more than 800 new deaths - on Sunday.
Since the pandemic began, the country has confirmed more than 12 million cases and over 167,000 deaths.
It has the third-highest number of Covid-19 infections in the world after the United States and Brazil.
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April 11, 2021
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Caribbean volcano eruption sparks mass evacuation in St Vincent - BBC News
An "explosive" volcanic eruption has blanketed the Caribbean island of St Vincent in ash and smoke and forced thousands of people out of their homes.
La Soufrière, which has been dormant for decades, first started showing volcanic activity in December, but that increased this week.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves urged more than 16,000 residents in "red zones" to evacuate.
The volcano has since spewed dark ash plumes 6 km (3.7 miles) into the air.
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April 11, 2021
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Prince Philip remembered as pioneer of wildlife conservation - BBC News
Prince Philip will be remembered as one of the first people in the public eye to champion the cause of conservation.
For nearly twenty years he was President of the World Wildlife Fund - now known as The World Wide Fund for Nature.
Kate Silverton presents BBC News reporting by science editor David Shukman.
April 10, 2021
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The Prince of Wales pays tribute to his "dear Papa" - BBC News
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to his "dear Papa", the Duke of Edinburgh, saying that he and the Royal Family miss him "enormously".
He said the duke, who died at Windsor Castle on Friday, aged 99, had given the "most remarkable, devoted service" to the Queen, the Royal Family, the country, and the Commonwealth.
Prince Charles said his father was a "much loved and appreciated figure".
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April 10, 2021
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Prince Philip's Funeral to take place on 17 April - BBC News
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will take place next Saturday at 15:00 BST at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The arrangements, which will "celebrate and reflect" a life of service, have been adapted in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Duke of Sussex will fly in from his home in the US to join other members of the Royal Family at the ceremony.
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April 10, 2021
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Gun salutes in tribute to Prince Philip in full- BBC News
Gun salutes to mark the death of the Duke of Edinburgh have taken place across the UK today.
From 12:00 BST, 41 rounds were fired - one per minute - in cities including London, Edinburgh, and Belfast, as well as Gibraltar.
Royal Navy ships at sea also took part in the salutes in honour of Prince Philip, who died on Friday, aged 99.
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Royal Navy ships fire at sea in honour of Prince Philip - BBC News
Royal Navy ships at sea have fired a 41-gun salute in honour of the duke, who served as a naval officer during World War Two and held the office of Lord High Admiral.
HMS Diamond is off the south coast, having left Portsmouth yesterday and HMS Montrose is in the Gulf.
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April 10, 2021
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Gun salutes mark the death of Prince Philip - BBC News
Gun salutes in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh have begun across the UK, in Gibraltar and from warships at sea.
Among the places where they are taking place are the barracks in Woolwich, the base of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
The British Army is using the World War One-era QF 13-pounder field guns used at the Coronation as well as to mark the marriage of the Queen and Prince Philip.
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April 10, 2021
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World leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip - BBC News
World leaders including US President Joe Biden and New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
Mr Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Ms Ardern highlighted his awards scheme.
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, died on Friday.
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April 10, 2021
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Tributes paid to Prince Philip from around the world - BBC News
Prince Philip pledged, when he was married in 1947, to give lifelong support to his wife. After Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952 he was a permanent presence at her side.
His sense of duty and service has been mentioned in many tributes, including that of President Biden, who offered his condolences. He said that the duke's legacy will live on “through all the charitable endeavours he shaped”.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by diplomatic correspondent James Landale, on the many tributes from around the world, following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
April 09, 2021
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A look back at the life of Prince Philip - BBC News
The Duke of Edinburgh, arguably the world's most famous husband, has died at the age of 99.
He spent seven decades in the shadow of his wife, the UK's Queen Elizabeth II - but his personality meant he would never be simply a professional spouse.
His life and work took him all over the world, and he had hundreds of patronages and projects, with a focus on youth, science, the outdoors and sport.
April 09, 2021
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's wedding - BBC News
Princess Elizabeth married her third cousin, the Duke of Edinburgh, in November 1947.
It was, said Winston Churchill, a flash of colour in the grey post-war Britain.
Prince Philip died aged 99 at Windsor Castle on 9 April.
He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history, and by the Queen's side for more than her six decades of reign.
April 09, 2021
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