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24 April 2021

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News imageGrace Holden and her mum, Sheila

'Every time I'm on stage, I'm thinking of my mum'

Grace Holden found talking about her mum's death hard - until she opened up about it on The Voice.

News imageA mass cremation of victims who died due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is seen at a crematorium ground in New Delhi, India, April 22, 2021.

Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave

Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus.

News imageA woman in Ghana using a phone with the Twitter logo in the background

Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.

News imageA small house, and white picket fence, overlooks the Atlantic on the wild east coast of Newfoundland

Your pictures on the theme of 'fences'

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

News imageNaz Beheshti

Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?

There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity.

News imageArmel Zola next to a Zoom dance class

Armel Zola helping people 'stay positive' at home

The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome. .

News imagesemiconductors on a circuit board

Cisco: Computer chip shortage to last six months

The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers.

News imageCisco chief executive Chuck Robbins

Semiconductor shortage 'is a big problem'

The boss of networking giant Cisco says the shortage of computer chips is set to last for most of this year.

News imageIrish animation studio Cartoon Saloon have earned a fifth Oscar nomination for its latest film Wolfwalkers.

Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'

Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.

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