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Biden to halt new drilling on federal lands

Oil and gas extraction will be paused and wind energy will expand under Joe Biden's climate plan.
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly in Europe after crashes

Regulators say the plane is safe to resume service after two fatal crashes led to its grounding.
Business
Trapped Chinese miners saved after knocking on pipe

Two of the surviving miners have described how they made contact with rescuers while underground.
China

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Arsenal sign Real's Odegaard on loan

Arsenal sign Real Madrid and Norway attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard on loan for the rest of the season.
Football
Pakistan's Fawad hits century on day two

Fawad Alam hits a century as Pakistan finish day two of the first Test against South Africa in Karachi with an 88-run lead.
Cricket
Unpredictable Premier League title races

A number of teams will fancy winning a wide open Premier League this season. We have taken a look back at some other unpredictable years.
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The world's cutest bat?

"Stereotypes are completely at odds with bats' true nature"
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How your money can hurt the climate

Where you save, invest and give to charity can make a difference to the planet
Future
Outdoor art and photography to see now

From a Norwegian sculpture park to a London street, alfresco art is on the rise
Culture
Why some people like wearing masks

How face coverings could improve our mental and emotional wellbeing
Worklife
The child environmentalist receiving death threats

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education
Latin America & Caribbean
When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out

Some people saw lockdown as the perfect opportunity to finally raise a puppy
World
'We tried paying everyone the same salary'

Calvin Benton discusses his firm Spill's "open" salary policy - and why it failed
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Who's behind the recent killings in Iraq?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.

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