Nationals Player Tests Positive for Virus Before Opening Day

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports

Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says

A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing.

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Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan

The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change.

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Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer

The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control.

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Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'

Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades.

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Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?

Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown.

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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'

Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories.

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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’

Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'

People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Why April is a big month for your finances

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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Should airports be allowed to expand?

Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?

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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.

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'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

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As Cuomo Sought $4 Million Book Deal, Aides Hid Damaging Death Toll

By BY JESSE MCKINLEY, DANNY HAKIM AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT New York

Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S.

Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Meets Skepticism, Signaling Fight to Come

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.

As Virus and Economic Woes Ravage Brazil, Bolsonaro Improvises and Confounds

By BY ERNESTO LONDOÑO AND LETÍCIA CASADO from NYT World

Biden bets that tackling climate change will create jobs, not kill them.

By BY CORAL DAVENPORT, NOAM SCHEIBER AND LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT U.S.

As devastating video played in court, George Floyd’s brother was there to watch.

By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT U.S.

Minnesota Court Ruling Fuels Calls to Change Sexual Assault Law

By BY CHRISTINA MORALES from NYT U.S.

G. Gordon Liddy, Mastermind Behind Watergate Burglary, Dies at 90

By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT U.S.

Biden to call for increase in corporate taxes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan.

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.

Democrats debate their strategy for pushing through voting rights legislation.

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S.

Biden to Pay for Infrastructure Plan With 15 Years of Corporate Taxes

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT Business

Chauvin Trial: Day 2 Key Moments

By BY CHRISTINA KELSO AND LUCAS LILIEHOLM from NYT U.S.

‘No Place for a Child’: Inside the Tent Camp Housing Thousands of Migrant Children

By BY MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S.

Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial

Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, has backed calls for the UK’s first ever National Aids Memorial.

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The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

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Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic

Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time.

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Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health

The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

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London house turned into House of Dreams work of art

Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998.

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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.

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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years

The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years.

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Scenes from Day 2 of the Derek Chauvin trial.

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State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

By BY LARA JAKES from NYT U.S.

Democrats Splinter Over Strategy for Pushing Through Voting Rights Bill

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S.

After a day of emotional testimony, here’s what experts expect next.

By BY ANDRÉS R. MARTÍNEZ AND MARIE FAZIO from NYT U.S.

State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

By BY LARA JAKES from NYT U.S.

Biden Announces Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Attacks

By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S.

How to Stop Schools That Prey on Veterans

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And the winner is . . .

By BY ERIC NAGOURNEY from NYT World

Democrats start preparing a path for Biden’s spending plans, but it will be a bumpy one.

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.

Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine

The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab.

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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US

Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.

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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance

It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port.

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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.

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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea

The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories.

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Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'

A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition.

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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit.

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Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'

Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.

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With an Eye on 2024, a Rarely Bashful Pompeo Grows More Combative

By BY LARA JAKES AND MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S.

Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’

By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE AND SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S.

Need a Virtual Escape? Why Not Fly Above the Suez Canal.

By BY EMMETT LINDNER from NYT World

On the first day of the trial, Americans remembered George Floyd.

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The Supreme Court faces an odd quandary in a lawsuit pension funds brought against Goldman Sachs.

By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S.

A multinational tangle in the Suez grounding, but a Japanese shipbuilding giant may end up holding the bag.

By BY MOTOKO RICH, HIKARI HIDA, MAKIKO INOUE, HISAKO UENO AND VIVIAN YEE from NYT World

Given power of video, legal experts say Chauvin should consider testifying.

By BY ANDRÉS R. MARTÍNEZ AND TIM ARANGO from NYT U.S.

Cause of death will be a major issue for both sides.

By BY GINA KOLATA from NYT U.S.

Killing of Salvadoran Refugee by Police in Mexico Incites Furor

By BY OSCAR LOPEZ from NYT World

Democrats Look to Smooth the Way for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT Business

Getting to Yes: A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

By BY ABBY GOODNOUGH AND KENNY HOLSTON from NYT Health

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

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Do You Think You Can Tell How a Neighborhood Voted Just by Looking Around?

By BY EMILY BADGER, JOSH KATZ, KEVIN QUEALY AND RUMSEY TAYLOR from NYT The Upshot

New York becomes the first state to offer a Covid-19 vaccination digital pass.

By BY AMY JULIA HARRIS, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND DAGNY SALAS from NYT World

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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Inside America’s Most Interesting Magazine, and Media’s Oddest Workplace

By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business

Paris doctors warn that hospitals may be overwhelmed as cases surge anew.

By BY LIZ ALDERMAN from NYT World

Virus fader

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U.S. Men Fail to Qualify for Olympic Soccer Tournament

By BY ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports

'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.

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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.

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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.

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Getting to Yes: A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

By BY ABBY GOODNOUGH AND KENNY HOLSTON from NYT Health

On Hallowed Ground

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion

As Militants Seize Mozambique Gas Hub, a Dash for Safety Turns Deadly

By BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM, ERIC SCHMITT AND DECLAN WALSH from NYT World

As vaccine rollout gathers pace, Israelis celebrate Passover together.

By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY from NYT World

Take a Drawing Class and Celebrate Easter With the White House

By BY EMMA GRILLO AND DANYA ISSAWI from NYT At Home

If you’re considering a trip to Europe this summer, here’s what to keep in mind.

By BY CEYLAN YEGINSU from NYT World

Inmate Is Killed in Hostage Standoff at Oklahoma Jail

By BY CHRISTINA MORALES from NYT U.S.

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

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Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations

A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax.

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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?

From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.

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Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music

This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform.

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.

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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

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'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'

Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year.

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Many U.S. graduations are curtailed again, but some commencements will go on without guests.

By BY ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS AND MADELEINE NGO from NYT World

Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.

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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.

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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown

By BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM from NYT World

Dozens Killed in One of Myanmar’s Deadliest Days Since February Coup

By BY CHRISTINA KELSO AND NAILAH MORGAN from NYT World