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16 July 2021

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News imageJohn Castle

From travelling fairgrounds to the Covid frontline

Doctor John Castle says his nomadic childhood helped prepare him for the pressures of the pandemic.

News imageAbderrahmane Fadil receiving oxygen

'Not having the vaccine is the biggest mistake of my life’

The number of Covid patients in Bradford Royal Infirmary is rising sharply - and half are unvaccinated.

News imageNurse-in-training Julia Ramos prepares to vaccinate a person at a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Museu da Republica in Rio de Janeiro

Second doses run dry in Brazil's scramble to vaccinate

Many are struggling to source their second dose of the Covid-19 jab in one of the worst-hit countries.

News imageVictoria

Under the skin of OnlyFans

A BBC investigation reveals concerns about how the site, known for porn, is structured and moderated.

News imageLooters take away few items left to grab in a vandalised mall in Vosloorus, on July 14, 2021

Is South Africa looting spree being secretly co-ordinated?

Some analysts say the violence wasn't spontaneous anger but a deliberate strategy of sabotage.

News imageA yellow inflatable artwork with spikes is seen bursting through the pillars of the Temple of Piety at Studley Royal

Striking news pictures from around the world

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

News imageNurse in protective gear giving patient a vaccination

England plans biggest winter flu vaccine rollout

Free jabs will be offered to more than 35 million people, including more teenagers than ever before.

News imageInscription reads 'Mrs Allen, La Botaniste'.

Mystery botanist tracked down following appeal

Pressed flowers and a poem found inside a centuries-old botany book sparked a quest to find the owner.

News imageCub Scout completes activity outside

Why the Scouts are launching a money badge after Covid

Why Scouts are lending a hand on tackling financial literacy in the wake of the pandemic.

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