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20 March 2021
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Children’s writer who nearly died from Covid joins other public figures in demanding investigation -
Criticism comes as thousands of students share experiences of sexual harassment and abuse
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The chocolate retailer’s closures shows businesses can’t make money out of trips down memory lane -
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Duke writes about his mother’s death in book for bereaved children as part of National Day of Reflection
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The hospital worker had received two doses of an unspecified vaccine, report says, as much of France re-enters lockdown -
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As we exit a third national lockdown, analysis shows how Covid surged again after the first two
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When Caitlin McNamara launched a literary festival in Abu Dhabi, she found herself plunged into a busy, exciting world. Then, she alleges, she was raped by an Emirati royal -
From Chernobyl to Beast, the Irish star has become the go-to for challenging roles. Now she’s joining Josh O’Connor in Romeo & Juliet – shot in an empty National Theatre
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When Yaa Gyasi’s book rocketed up the charts after last year’s Black Lives Matter protests, she grieved. Treating authors of colour as tools for self-improvement is an impoverished response to centuries of harm -
The potato gets a makeover in these salads: one a Nepalese dish singing with tangy spices, the other a riot of smoky tomato and citrus
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Will there be final twist or another whole chapter in a tournament that could yet morph into Frantic Friday? -
Peter Lorimer, who scored a record 238 goals for Leeds and made 21 appearances for Scotland, has died
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Club are back in crisis under a manager whose message is not getting through to a fractured squad -
The dominance of the Irish rider who rode six winners at the Festival gave new life to a sport that was on its knees
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Architecture’s top prize has been awarded to a design duo who could show Britain how to bring its emissions under control, says Open City’s Phineas Harper -
For women and marginalised people, nightlife can offer a place of freedom. Boris Johnson’s proposal will do the opposite, says the Independent columnist Micha Frazer-Carroll
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Judging by the education secretary’s speech, ‘behaviour, behaviour, behaviour’ could be the Tories’ next election slogan -
Witnessing the dashing of other people’s hopes is fascinating. Experiencing my own dashed hopes is, strangely, less so
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Renfrewshire North and West MSP resigned from his post last year over messages he sent to a teenage boy -
Government suspends use of under-18s to teach English pupils after being approached about revelations
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Organisers to see if perceptions of the turning season have changed since first lockdown
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Exclusive: some police chiefs feel ‘hung out to dry’ as memo reveals home secretary’s enforcement call -
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President and vice-president address nation reckoning with ‘heinous act’ that killed eight, including six women of Asian descent -
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government gives no reason for withdrawal from the European pact despite sharp rise in femicides in Turkey
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City battered by rain as storms across the state trigger floods, a mini-tornado in Chester Hill and hamper Covid vaccine deliveries -
The ex-president has spent his time out of office attacking Republicans who dare to criticize him – and it could cause trouble for the party in the midterms -
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Thousands of blazes in Similipal national park threaten indigenous peoples and wildlife such as tigers, elephants and orchids -
Campaigners target Standard Chartered, urging bank to stop funding coal in emerging markets -
Nanoparticles found in foetal brains and hearts, but impact on human health is as yet unknown
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With ‘must-listen’ podcasts churning out rapid new content every week, completism is not an option. Here’s how to skip to the best bits -
After processing more than half a million lines by human poets, experts say it is the best attempt yet to produce computer-generated poetry
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Our writer reimagines the cultural odyssey, selecting 12 highlights that together celebrate Britain’s history and modernity
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We would like to hear from meat exporters and food processors about how trading has changed since Brexit -
As the anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown announcement approaches, we’d like to hear how this year has changed you -
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As unaccompanied children reach the US, Republicans seek political gain. The White House has a fight on its hands -
From Juneteenth to Japanese breadcrumbs, test your knowledge with the Weekend quiz
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Having the UK’s flag in shot has become an easy way for many in the UK government to tell us how patriotic and professional they are
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In a career spanning more than 20 years, Mona Kuhn has reimagined the nude in contemporary art. Here are photographs that illustrate her distinct approach to documenting the body -
Violence during the protests in Myanmar, a memorial to Sarah Everard in London, 10 years of conflict in Syria and the enduring impact of Covid-19: the most striking images from around the world this week
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The best of the week’s wildlife pictures, including fighting ponies, hotel polar bears and pigeons in Syria -
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South Korea has the world’s lowest birth rate, and on Nokdo Island there are only a handful of children -
UK and European readers share their sightings of local wildlife from recent weeks
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