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‘We give patients their voices back’: the speech therapists on the Covid-19 frontline

The work of speech and language therapists like Sally Archer is often overlooked, but they have been vital in fighting Covid-19

Farm laws: Indian unions reject offer to suspend reforms January 21, 2021
The government proposed a delay of 18 months - but farmers want the new laws fully repealed.
Serum Institute: Fire at world's largest vaccine producer kills five January 21, 2021
The company says production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has not been affected.
South Korean sports coach convicted of sexual assault January 21, 2021
A South Korean speed skating coach is jailed for over 10 years for sexually assaulting an athlete.
Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal January 21, 2021
Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday.
Christine Dacera: Police chief's removal ordered over 'botched' rape probe January 21, 2021
Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts in the Philippines have caused outrage.
China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting January 21, 2021
The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies.
Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes January 21, 2021
Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism.
US: China 'committed genocide against Uighurs' January 20, 2021
The declaration came a day before the Trump administration hands over to President-elect Joe Biden.
Pakistani fans celebrate India's historic cricket win over Australia January 20, 2021
India's unlikely victory over Australia wins praise from neighbouring fans in a rare show of goodwill.
Kamalam: India state Gujarat renames dragon fruit 'lotus' January 20, 2021
The move, prompted by the original name's association with China, prompts a flood of memes and jokes.
American Kristen Gray to be deported from Bali amid Twitter row January 20, 2021
Kristen Gray's tweets about life in Bali came to the attention of authorities after they went viral.
Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row January 20, 2021
The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate.
Jack Ma makes first appearance since October January 20, 2021
Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities.
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on January 19, 2021
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.
The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK January 19, 2021
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?
Conquering K2 in winter 'together' January 19, 2021
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, from the team of the first climbers to reach the K2 summit in winter.
Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan January 18, 2021
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination January 17, 2021
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 16, 2021
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders January 14, 2021
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,

Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten home league run ended by Burnley January 21, 2021
Liverpool's 68-game unbeaten home run in the Premier League comes to an end as Ashley Barnes fires home a late winner from the penalty spot to secure a famous victory for Burnley.
Biden signs 10 executive orders as part of 'wartime' Covid plan January 21, 2021
He orders increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment.
Nord Stream 2: MEPs call for halt to Russian gas pipeline January 21, 2021
The arrest of Putin critic Alexei Navalny increases European pressure on Germany to stop Nord Stream 2.
Kamala Harris' uncle: 'Her mother was a great influence' January 21, 2021
The maternal uncle of Kamala Harris says he is confident she will be the most active vice-president America has ever had.
UK accused of 'petty' behaviour in EU diplomat row January 21, 2021
Ex-ministers have criticised the UK for downgrading the diplomatic status of the EU's ambassador.
Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban January 21, 2021
The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to fight Avni Yildirim in February January 21, 2021
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will put two of the four world titles at super-middleweight on the line against Turkey's Avni Yildirim.
Nigeria blasphemy: Jailed 13-year-old boy wins Kano appeal January 21, 2021
The 13-year-old was serving a 10-year sentence handed down by an Islamic court for comments about God.
Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray January 21, 2021
Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions.
Kamala Harris: What the vice-president did on her first day January 21, 2021
The US has its first female vice-president in history. Here's what she did on day one.
Russia-linked malware found on UK school laptops January 21, 2021
Suspicious files contacting Russian servers are thought to have been found on devices given to schools.
Coronavirus: French students promised one euro lockdown meals January 21, 2021
It follows nationwide protests in which students called for more help and support in the pandemic.
Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other moments January 21, 2021
A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed.
Bridgerton writer's joy at second series January 21, 2021
The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series.
Ghana 'baby-harvesting syndicate' arrested January 21, 2021
Doctors, nurses, mothers and social workers are apprehended after babies were sold for $5,000.
Serum Institute: Fire at world's largest vaccine producer kills five January 21, 2021
The company says production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has not been affected.
Biden inauguration in pictures January 21, 2021
Images from Joe Biden's swearing-in and first day as the 46th US President.
Manchester City striker Aguero tests positive for Covid-19 January 21, 2021
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero's return to the first team is delayed again after he tests positive for Covid-19.
Stokes and Archer return to England squad for India tour January 21, 2021
All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer return to the England squad for the first two Tests of the tour of India.
Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office January 21, 2021
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents.