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26 August 2021

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News imageyoung girl getting a jab

Covid jab side-effects 'mild' for at-risk children

Parents should be reassured by the findings, Bristol doctors say, following a small study.

News imageBlood clot - artwork

Vaccine complications dwarfed by virus risks

Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits.

News imagePolice outside Tesco Express in Fulham after the alleged incidents

Man accused of injecting blood into stores' food

The solicitor appeared in court accused of injecting blood into food at three west London stores.

News imageRyan Tedder

Ryan Tedder: Classic songs are strangling new music

New bands don't have a chance because everyone is streaming Queen and ABBA, says the OneRepublic star.

News imagePrince Tsola Emiko

Africa's top shots: New kings, freedom flags and tea baskets

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

News imageBenyamin Ahmed

Twelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs

Benyamin Ahmed created a set of more than 3,000 whale images and sold digital tokens of them.

News imageGraphic illustration of scales balancing factories with fumes and trees

Can carbon offsetting help the planet?

BBC Reality Check looks at whether it's possible to buy your way out of creating harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

News imageDaniel Dias

Meet the greatest Paralympic swimmer of all time

Daniel Dias has won more than 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo.

News imageAn Afghan vendor prepares stiak (kebab) outside a restaurant in Mazar-i-Sharif on December 11, 2017

Afghan Uyghurs fear 'double danger' under the Taliban

Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep.

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