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Top News Stories Britta Nielsen: Danish social worker accused of stealing millions Britta Nielsen is accused of taking 117 million Danish kroner (£13m; $17m) of social services funding. Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk The deadliness of the virus advances progressively with the age of the patient, research suggests. HSBC signals mass job cuts as profits plunge Interim chief executive Noel Quinn reveals extensive job cuts and restructuring to shake up the bank. Ukraine conflict: Deadly flare-up on eastern front line The opposing sides in eastern Ukraine say heavy fighting has erupted on the frontline. Coronavirus triggers boom in private jet inquiries Private jet firms have seen a huge rise in people hoping to hire planes but they can't meet demand. Sport Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward out for 'number of weeks' with fractured arm Tottenham forward Son Heung-min will be sidelined for a "number of weeks" after fracturing his arm during Sunday's 3-2 win at Aston Villa. SheBelieves Cup: West Ham defender Grace Fisk earns first England call-up England Women's coach Phil Neville gives Grace Fisk her first senior call-up as he names a young squad for their SheBelieves Cup defence in March. Mako Vunipola: England prop to miss Ireland Six Nations game for family reasons England prop Mako Vunipola will miss Sunday's Six Nations game against Ireland after returning to Tonga for family reasons. Top Videos Missing woman survives five days lost in Queensland forest The unlikely friendship saving Egypt’s synagogues One-minute World News Russian activist Anastasia Shevchenko living under house arrest

Business HSBC signals mass job cuts as profits plunge Interim chief executive Noel Quinn reveals extensive job cuts and restructuring to shake up the bank. Wages back above pre-economic crisis levels Average wages - when adjusted for inflation - exceed pre-crisis levels for the first time since 2008. Technology Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhone supplies The tech giant says it is "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" in China than expected. Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat".

Culture Breaking taboos in Bollywood As a major same-sex rom-com is released, it seems that progress is being made   The chaotic habit behind Picasso's work ‘You are what you keep,’ the artist said – this stunning work proves his point

Future Why are there more women vegans? A battle of the sexes over plant-based diets   The Finnish town that rations carbon Why personal carbon budgets are surprisingly popular Travel Japan’s vanishing wasp-eating village Wasp larvae is highly prized delicacy – but will this age-old food soon vanish?   The US’ little-known subculture It’s a celebration of working-class glamour Where and how to watch BBC World News The news you trust. 24/7. On your TV. BBC World News, the 24-hour international news channel, is available in over 200 countries worldwide. Find out how to watch

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