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8 April 2021

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News imageLucy wears a pale pink silk top and has long blonde hair styled straight around her shoulders. She is wearing dark red lipstick.

'Friendly fire' in my brain saw me sectioned in error

Model Lucy Dawson was 21 when a life-threatening illness was misdiagnosed as a mental breakdown.

News imageSheldon Thomas, who took part in the Brixton uprising, in 1982. He is now an expert on gang culture

Brixton was 'the original Black Lives Matter'

Some of those at the heart of the 1981 Brixton riots reflect on the past four decades.

News imageJustin Rose

Watch: Rose surges clear with 'extraordinary round'

England's Justin Rose picks up an incredible nine shots in 10 holes to go four clear of the field as he cards a seven-under 65 in the opening round of the 2021 Masters.

News imageMarkus Söder

Star Trek fan who could boldly go and lead Germany

A veteran Bavarian leader is tipped to run for chancellor as the Merkel era ends this year.

News imageCraig Hoodless

What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?

Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat?

News imageDavid Shukman

What are the Covid risks when I'm out and about?

The BBC’s David Shukman on how to navigate lockdown easing while keeping yourself and others safe.

News imageFish trapped in net

Fact-checking Netflix's Seaspiracy documentary

Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests?

News imageBallert dancers perform during the final dress rehearsal for "Ballet and Beyond" by Joburg Ballet at the Joburg Theater, Johannesburg, South Africa, 08 April 2021. One year and one month after Joburg Ballet’s season was cut short by the start of the national Covid-19 Corona virus lockdown, the company returns to the stage of the Joburg Theatre from 09 to 11 April with Ballet and Beyond, a showcase of three world premieres and one SA

Africa's top shots: Ballet steps and beach strolls

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

News imageA fox snaps at a large eagle with is wings outstretched in an icy landscape

Bird photo finalists revealed

Brawling puffins, warbling warblers and swooping swallows - some of this year's shortlisted images.

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