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8 June 2021

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News imageDaryl Hall and John Oates

Hall And Oates on the song that refused to die

The 80s pop duo explain how You Make My Dreams became a streaming colossus.

News imageDr Dickson celebrating when his YouTube channel reached 100,000 followers. It currently has more than 200,000

Doctor offers bogus Covid remedies for social media likes

Albert Dickson, an elected politician, says he is 'above all a doctor' and defends medical autonomy.

News imageSister Mary Joseph in her nun's habit with a flower crown

The socialite who gave it all up to be a silent nun

Sister Mary Joseph gave the end of her life to God but her first 60 years were far from traditional.

News imageItalian mother and baby in Bologna, April 2020

Italy's plummeting birth rate worsened by pandemic

Italy's birth rate is at its lowest since 1861 and Covid-19 has made it harder to start a family.

News imageSushil Kumar

The Indian Olympic legend accused of murder

A world champion wrestler from India is facing charges of kidnapping and murder.

News imageHalogen bulb

Halogen lightbulb sales to be banned in UK

September's ban will cut carbon emissions and save consumers money, the government says.

News imageShopping in Oxford Street

Lockdown lifting - the four key numbers

The key numbers that offer clues as to whether "freedom day" will proceed as planned on 21 June.

News imageLevana Hanson

'My Paralympic dreams dashed by 1.5mm'

Swimmer Levana Hanson had her sights on a medal – that all changed when she was told one stump too long for her classification.

News imageJob hunting

Why Covid has made it harder for young women to get jobs

More than 600 million people aged 15-24 are thought to be unemployed, with women most affected.

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