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UN climate change goal now 'within reach'

Moves by China, along with the election of Joe Biden, make temperature targets more achievable.
Science & Environment
Biden picks Janet Yellen for US treasury secretary

She is among a diverse list of officials picked for top economic roles in the next US administration.
US & Canada
Canada unveils largest economic stimulus since WW2

Opposition Conservatives say the historic spending plan is "startling".
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Hamilton to miss Sakhir GP with Covid-19

World champion Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for coronavirus.
Formula 1
The reasons why football is set for major change

The 'toxic' plans to reform football detailed in 'Project Big Picture' have not been dismissed and 'change is coming'. This is why.
Sport
Premier League reaction: West Ham up to fifth, Fulham out of bottom three

Reaction to Monday night's Premier League games, Chelsea and Manchester United news conferences, plus a look ahead to Tuesday's Champions League action.
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Why catfishing has spiked in lockdown

How ‘romance scammers’ are making money off of lockdown loneliness
Worklife
Why the Arctic permafrost is exploding

Strange mounds in north-west Siberia are rupturing like boils
Future
A terrifying lockdown horror

How Zoom-based scary movie Host became 2020’s most timely hit
Culture
A $50m booby-trapped restoration

How Unesco is saving humanity’s greatest achievements
Travel
Muslims face state pressure to embrace French values

A "charter of values" is the latest effort by the French state to win Muslim hearts and minds
Europe
Should we worry about the hidden impact of soy?

Regarded as a highly nutritious miracle bean, it is also a major cause of environmental damage
Food
Rita Ora 'sorry' for lockdown birthday party

The singer says her actions were 'irresponsible' and she takes 'full responsibility' for the event
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Thousands flee after volcano erupts

Authorities have warned people of "poisonous gas" after Indonesia's Ile Lewotolok volcano erupted.

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