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A discovery of Northern Ireland's lost holy relic - BBC Travel

While searching for a new path in life, two former nuns created a wondrous "Coastal Camino" that is bringing travellers to an otherwise neglected part of Northern Ireland.

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World War Two: Guard to Nazi Rudolph Hess and his propaganda artefacts - BB

Craig Lambert's father guarded Adolf Hitler's deputy during his life sentence in Berlin.

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When did young Elizabeth realise that one day she would become Queen? - BBC

As the Queen marks 70 years on the throne, historian Robert Lacey asks how prepared she was for her destiny.

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xkcd: Sea Chase

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The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff' - BBC Future

In difficult times, people are more likely to appoint women and people of colour to be leaders. But this puts crisis leaders in a very precarious position.

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The Olympic curling stones crafted in Scotland - BBC News

All the curling stones used in Beijing are made in Ayrshire using granite from an uninhabited island.

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Why portraits have fascinated us for millennia - BBC Culture

From ancient times to today, portraiture has told us fundamental truths about humanity and identity, whoever the subject. Cath Pound explores the genre's most powerful examples.

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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests

The Canadian capital's mayor says the city is out of control, with more protesters than police.

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China's Tencent restores Fight Club ending after backlash - BBC News

In a rare reversal, Chinese streaming giant Tencent undid massive cuts it had made to the original.

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Tinnitus biobank needed to explain ringing ears condition - BBC News

A charity says a biobank library of human tissue is needed so experts can try to cure tinnitus.

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Sweden: Men steal students' computers during lesson - BBC News

The masked men threatened students and stole computers at a Swedish school on Monday.

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Paralysed man with severed spine walks thanks to implant - BBC News

Michel Roccati tells the BBC he "almost has a normal life" again thanks to an electrical implant.

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The crippling expectation of 24/7 digital availability - BBC Worklife

You sent a text – but it’s been an hour, and your friend hasn’t replied to your message yet. Why are you so angry about it?

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The battle over banning books in US schools - BBC News

As conservative parents compile lists of "radical and racist" texts, critics warn of censorship.

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Blood pressure warning over long-term paracetamol use - BBC News

Prescribing the painkiller for chronic pain could have risks, as well as benefits, a study finds.

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The last known ship of the US slave trade - BBC Travel

The discovery of the remains of the Clotilda, 160 years after it sank, brings new life and interest to the settlement built by the original survivors.

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No silver-bullet solutions for saving used planet - BBC News

Scientists issue a stark warning over the need to make hard choices about the way we use the land.

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Why the Dutch embrace floating homes - BBC Future

Faced with worsening floods and a shortage of housing, the Netherlands is seeing growing interest in floating homes.

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The aircraft that will never fly on Earth - BBC Future

If you could fly a drone in the skies of Mars, you could cover a lot more territory far more quickly than with a rover. But designing one is an enormous challenge.

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Canada trucker's protest: Ceaseless horn blaring frays nerves in Ottawa - B

Protesters say all Canadians should appreciate their cause, but Ottawa residents are not so sure.

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Porn sites will be legally required to verify users' age - BBC News

Users may be asked to prove they own a credit card or confirm their age, under new UK rules.

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What the Nordics can teach us about having fun - BBC Culture

The Scandi and Nordic attitude to play has had a big influence on current design and urban living. Clare Dowdy explores a world of mud, adrenaline and 'skrammellegepladser'.

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Czech millionaire investigated over alleged 417km/h motorway drive in Germa

The Czech sports car owner posted videos of his trip in a Bugatti Chiron on the A2 last summer.

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China encroaching along Nepal border - report - BBC News

A Nepalese government report leaked to the BBC accuses China of interference in the country's territory.

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How to live with your regrets - BBC Worklife

Regret is often seen as undesirable, but it’s a crucial emotion in helping us develop. How do we harness its powerful lessons?

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