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In May, the Burkinabe army launched a large-scale operation in response to a resurgence of militant attacks. …Read the full story

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We went back to those same experts to see how things played out, and what they’re keeping their eye on in the future. When the pandemic began, the BBC spoke to some economists to make sense of what was happening to the US economy. He believes these supports, which included direct payments to Americans and […]

Before the pandemic hit, it was trading strongly thanks to loyal customers and Edinburgh’s throngs of summer visitors. There’s a “cliff edge” at the end of June for many restaurants, he points out, because after that point landlords can demand unpaid rents again, as the rules to support the sector are lifted. The new restaurants […]

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News that Jeff Bezos has bought a “superyacht” has revived interest in the secretive world of the uber-rich globetrotters who enjoy these ultimate status symbols. And through it all, shipyards have continued turning out mega yachts that experts say are growing larger as they gain in popularity. It is estimated to cost about $500m , […]

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