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Michelle Obama: Black parents have 'fear in our hearts'

The former US first lady says she is worried her daughters could be racially profiled.
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Up close with Biden and Trump's top diplomats

America's mild-mannered top diplomat finds relief overseas that the era of Trump unilateralism is gone.
US & Canada
US jobs figures fall far short of expectations

Employers hired 266,000 people last month, figures show, despite a $1.9tn stimulus package.
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Uefa sanctions for nine clubs over ESL

Nine of the original European Super League clubs are fined by Uefa over last month's proposed breakaway.
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Barcelona v Atlético Madrid

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Spanish La Liga game between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.
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Fans shouldn't travel to Turkey - Shapps

Chelsea and Manchester City fans should not travel to Turkey for the Champions League, the UK government has said.
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How looking young can shape your career

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What fossils will humans leave behind?

The long-lasting geological legacy of modern civilisation
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Ancient Rome's most controversial woman

Was Rome's first empress an evil schemer or female pioneer?
Culture
The key to working happily at home

From converted barns to stackable ateliers, what's the perfect live-work space?
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News Quiz: What's Meghan's children's book called?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Delicious things you never thought to do with chocolate

Why do most of us confine it to cakes, bakes and sweet treats?
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A second Covid surge is putting renewed pressure on the country's healthcare and economy.

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