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14 April 2021

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News imageA secondary school pupil taking a swab of her throat for a Covid-19 rapid lateral flow test

Most positive Covid rapid tests 'were correct'

There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.

News imageA Russian commander looks on during military exercises in Crimea, 19 March 2021

Why Putin may not be planning the invasion Ukraine fears

President Biden's proposal for a summit with Russia's leader means the risk of an escalation has faded.

News imageHaji Hekmat pictured in a black turban

'We have won the war, America has lost'

A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting.

News imageLucas

Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?

As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid.

News imageA police motorbike and a police car a parked at the scene of a crime.

Man shot in 'paramilitary-style' assault

Police describe the attack on a man in Dunmurry, west Belfast, as a "barbaric act".

News imageFront pages for 15 April 2021

'Sleaze is back' and a 'grand line-up' of royals

The David Cameron lobbying row and a new image of Prince Philip and family feature in the papers.

News imageAlibaba founder Jack Ma attends Alibaba 20th Anniversary Party at Hangzhou Olympic Center Stadium

Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?

Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants.

News imageLGBT

Senegal: The HIV success story that’s failing gay men

Senegal has successfully reduced HIV but infection remains high among gay men.

News imageAngharad Underwood, bottom right, and other members of the Wye Valley Producers cooperative.

'We realised that by joining together we could make a difference'

The cooperative firms who say their business model made them more resilient to the pandemic.

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