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16 October 2020

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News imageThe Exchange Hotel

Coal Exchange reopens for second time as hotel

A 2017 bid to reopen the historical building failed, with its owner going into administration.

News imageThe Senedd - Welsh Parliament

Virus means Welsh laws can be drafted 'in hours'

First Legislative Counsel Dylan Hughes says it would usually take "several weeks or even months".

News imageA person watching a movie in Delhi after cinemas reopen

Bollywood's biggest box office test as cinemas open

With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses.

News imageProtesters hold a Nigerian flag with an inscription during a protest against the Nigeria rogue police, otherwise know as Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), in Ikeja district of Lagos, Nigeria, 15 October 2020

How Nigeria's anti-police brutality protests went global

Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support?

News imageAnti-government protesters at al-Nour Square in Tripoli, Lebanon (23 October 2019)

Lebanon protesters' euphoria gives way to despair

The country's problems have worsened since huge crowds took to the streets a year ago.

News imagePhoto taken in Llanberis, United Kingdom

'Dark days' for tourism but with 'silver linings'

Despite the grim period for the sector, some see it as a chance to improve sustainability.

News imageA US postal ballot, a badge saying "VOTE" and a face mask

The false US election claims going viral

The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is full of rumours and falsehoods.

News imageChildren in heklmets

Striking news pictures from around the world

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

News imageMilitary Wives Choir

Military Wives Choirs get share of £76m fund

The cash grants for arts venues and organisations is part of the government's Cultural Recovery Fund.

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