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Man holding Confederate flag in Capitol arrested

Others suspects include a state lawmaker, a firefighter, a florist and the son of a New York judge.
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Growing concern over Brazil coronavirus variant

Researchers say the new variant could be contributing to soaring infections in Brazil's Amazonas state.
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US Capitol on high alert ahead of inauguration

In the aftermath of last week's Capitol riots, Washington DC is preparing with extreme security measures.
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Root passes 150 as Lawrence falls for 73 on debut - radio & text

England build a sizeable lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test in Galle.
Cricket
Premier League news conferences and build-up

Coverage of Friday's Premier League news conferences, plus the latest transfer gossip.
Football
Labuschagne punishes India with century

Marnus Labuschagne's century puts Australia on top after day one of the decisive fourth Test in Brisbane, as dropped catches cost India.
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The world traveller who never left home

Unable to travel himself, this Cuban bus porter has brought the world to him
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The biggest things humans could build

How 'megascale engineering' stretches the limits of the possible
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Could reality TV drive a culture shift?

How an industry that thrives on drama is now reckoning with racism
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Marvel's most intriguing show in years

Four stars for the superhero franchise's first showing on Disney+
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Why drones are following cows' movements

Why researchers are using cow facial recognition to track cattle from the sky
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'All of a sudden, the photo feels real, more visceral'

Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Martin Luther King and the...
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Wikipedia at 20: The encyclopedia in five articles

The site's co-creator Jimmy Wales helps pick a handful of defining pages on the site
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Huge military showcase in North Korea

Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.

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