George Floyd death: Violence erupts on sixth day of protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests continue in cities across the US sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.

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UK ex-foreign secretaries Hong Kong alliance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UK should be leading the response to China's treatment of Hong Kong, seven former foreign secretaries say.

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Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.

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Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon.

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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.

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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.

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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.

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The man whose death convulsed US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He was an athlete, friend and father whose life and struggles were emblematic of any American.

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Nasa SpaceX launch: What is the Crew Dragon? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station.

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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.

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Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.

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George Floyd death: Lawyer calls it 'premeditated murder' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police struggle to stem arson, damage and looting following the death of a black man in custody.

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#JusticeForUwa trends in Nigeria after student murdered in church https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending after the killing of the 22-year-old woman.

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Coronavirus: Brazil now fourth-highest nation in Covid-19 deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazil records almost 1,000 deaths in a day, taking its overall number of fatalities past France.

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Mining firm Rio Tinto sorry for destroying Aboriginal caves https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The caves in Western Australia sheltered prehistoric people in the Ice Age 46,000 years ago.

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Coronavirus: Famous mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of worshippers entered mosques in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem, as restrictions were eased.

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Burkina Faso gunmen 'kill 20 at cattle market' in Kompienga https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting into the crowded market, reports say.

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Bayern Munich 5-0 Fortuna Dusseldorf: Robert Lewandowski scores twice in rout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Robert Lewandowski scores twice against Fortuna Dusseldorf to equal his most prolific season as Bayern Munich move 10 points clear at the Bundesliga summit.

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George Floyd: What happened in the final moments of his life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A timeline of events leading up to George Floyd's death has been revealed by authorities.

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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule set to dock with space station https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are closing in for a Sunday rendezvous with the ISS.

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George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd.

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ICYMI: Making waves and signature scents https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From social distancing dinner dates to candle scents inspired by pubs, here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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George Floyd death: US cities order curfews amid widespread clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police struggle to stem the violence as protesters take to the streets over the death of George Floyd.

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In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.

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My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brothers' Home: South Korea's 1980's 'concentration camp' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the 1980s, innocent children and adults were taken off South Korea's streets - and locked away.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Eight lessons for the rest of the continent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What South Africa can teach other African countries gearing up for a spike in infections.

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Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.

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Coronavirus: Biden and Trump face off over China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president and his likely election rival have been sparring over China and the coronavirus.

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Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

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LGBT: Covid-19 forced me back home where I'm 'unwanted' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Emma' lost her job and had to move back to the village where she feels 'misunderstood'.

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George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

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Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

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SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station.

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George Floyd death: Unrest spreads across US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Images from protests and violence as anger over the death of black man George Floyd increases.

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Coronavirus: Belgian Prince Joachim tests positive after lockdown party https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spanish police are investigating whether a party attended by Prince Joachim breached lockdown rules.

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George Floyd death: Minnesota governor decries violent protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Minnesota fully mobilises the National Guard as it and other US cities prepare for more unrest.

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Coronavirus: Backlash after Trump signals US exit from WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president is urged to reconsider, after accusing the health body of being a "puppet of China".

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Coronavirus: India to loosen lockdown despite record cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A plan to ease the world's biggest lockdown begins on 8 June with restaurants and malls re-opening.

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George Floyd death: Rapper Killer Mike's plea to protesters in Atlanta https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rapper Killer Mike delivers an impassioned plea to protesters in Atlanta, after clashes over the killing of George Floyd.

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Austria set to host Formula 1 season openers in July https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Formula 1 season-openers in Austria have been approved by the country's government, according to reports.

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Coronavirus: Italy's Tower of Pisa reopens after three months shut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Only 15 at a time will be allowed up the tourist attraction, and they will have to wear masks.

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Roger Federer becomes world's highest paid athlete, says Forbes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer overtakes footballer Lionel Messi as the world's highest paid athlete for 2020, according to Forbes.

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Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say.

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George Floyd death: Clashes flare amid appeals for calm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Violence continued in US cities for a fourth night over the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.

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George Floyd death: Clashes across US as protesters demand justice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Crowds rally at the White House among other places over the death in police custody of George Floyd.

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Coronavirus: Belgian zoo comes back to life from lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers.

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George Floyd death: Why has a US city gone up in flames? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tensions in Minneapolis did not start with the death of George Floyd. They've been years in the making.

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Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.

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China-India border: Why tensions are rising between the neighbours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tensions in the Himalaya have the potential to escalate as they pursue their strategic goals.

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'You can't ask people to die': Coronavirus woes deepen Argentina's crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new deadline to restructure the country's debt is just days away.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.

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George Floyd death: Ex-officer charged with murder and manslaughter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Derek Chauvin, one of the officers seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder.

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90-year-old woman tries to help grandson during arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bodycam footage shows a woman, dressed in a nightgown, seem to fall onto her grandson during the incident.

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World's largest all-electric plane takes flight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An historic day for the aviation industry as the world's largest all-electric plane takes flight.

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'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel.

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Ethiopia accused by Amnesty of illegal killings and mass arrests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The incidents happened in 2019 when the prime minister won the Nobel Peace Prize, Amnesty says.

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Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases.

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Hong Kong: What is the BNO and what does the UK move mean? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UK waded into the Hong Kong security row by proposing more rights for holders of a special passport.

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What is it like being at school in South Korea? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Strict safety measures are in place, but more than 200 schools have been forced to close just days after they re-opened.

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Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning.

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UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hong Kong residents holding a UK overseas passport could gain a route to UK citizenship.

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Minneapolis protests continue: 'Nobody's listening' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests rock the Twin Cities area after the shocking death of an unarmed black man during an arrest.

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Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One young woman used popular game Animal Crossing for her family tradition of Bai San.

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When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders.

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Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper badly injured https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woman is being treated for critical injuries after the incident in New South Wales, authorities say.

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Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A historian argues they should be public record over the sacking of Australia's prime minister in 1975.

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Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets.

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George Floyd: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

State troops are activated after days of protests over the death of a black man in police custody.

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Online child abuse rising during lockdown warn police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police forces across the world are warning criminals are using the restrictions to target children.

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Moscow more than doubles city's Covid-19 death toll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials now say 1,561 people died from the disease in April - not 639 as initially announced.

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World's deepest octopus captured on camera https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A "Dumbo" octopus is photographed at a depth of 7,000m in the Indian Ocean's Java Trench.

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Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.

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Coronavirus: How Turkey took control of Covid-19 emergency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Even without imposing a total lockdown, Turkey seems to have handled the outbreak well.

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Africa's week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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The films to look out for at the We Are One festival https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event.

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The little lights now packing a deadly punch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful.

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The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’.

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Hong Kong: US and allies defend 'bastion of freedom' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The joint statement comes as the UK says it could extend visa rights to overseas passport holders.

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Coronavirus: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the UK alters its restrictions, how are other European countries reopening after lockdown?

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Trump to take 'big action' against social media https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president is expected to sign an executive order following a row with Twitter.

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Coronavirus: France to reopen cafes, bars and restaurants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paris is no longer a virus hotspot but will need careful monitoring, PM Edouard Philippe says.

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Why India must battle the shame of period stain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Award-winning photographer Niraj Gera takes on stigma surrounding menstruation in India.

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Murdoch shuts 112 Australia print papers in major digital shift https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 100 print papers to close as News Corp shifts to digital after the virus pandemic hit revenues.

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George Floyd: Minneapolis protests intensify https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands took to the streets on a second day of protests over the killing of an unarmed black man by a white police officer.

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Martin Scorsese reveals lockdown 'anxiety' and 'relief' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US film director has made a haunting home video for the BBC about his experience of confinement.

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George Floyd: Minnesota sees second night of clashes over death in custody https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tear gas is fired at protesters angry at the death of a man pinned down by a policeman in Minnesota.

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Austrian police publish honey-trap photos in Strache inquiry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The video scandal toppled the government - now police are trying to find the woman in the sting.

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Coronavirus: Chechen leader Kadyrov 'healthy' after Covid scare https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ramzan Kadyrov, a key ally of President Putin, did not deny having been to hospital in Moscow.

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Coronavirus: 111-year-old Chilean woman recovers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Juana Zúñiga contracted the virus at her care home near Santiago, where she is the oldest resident.

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India policeman's TikTok video helps family find missing father https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A TikTok video filmed in north India helped a family on the other end of the country find their father.

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China's parliament backs Hong Kong security bill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China says the bill will rein in "terrorism" but many feel it will end Hong Kong's unique status.

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Trump to 'sign executive order about social media' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.

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Coronavirus: Professional athletes train in lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Professional and Olympic athletes have had to devise ways to continue their rigorous training.

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Coronavirus: What attacks on Asians reveal about American identity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-inspired attacks on East Asian people in the US reveal uncomfortable truths about American identity.

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The High Note: Why Tracee Ellis Ross 'only got better with age' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tracee Ellis Ross says it's "absurd" that women over 50 have ever been "counted out".

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Crossing Divides: The bomb maker turned peacemaker https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Once part of the group behind the Bali bombing, now Ali Fauzi is on a mission to end terror.

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Coronavirus: How the advertising industry is changing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers.

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Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock.

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Coronavirus: Nightmare spreads through Russia's care homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Carers reveal the hidden spread of Covid-19 and official numbers appear not to tell the whole story.

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Coronavirus: Inside the pro-China network targeting the US, Hong Kong and an exiled tycoon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A coordinated network of accounts on three social networks has been targeting the Chinese government's critics.

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Zambia probes Chinese clothes factory murders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The killings of three Chinese nationals come amid a crackdown on firms accused of discrimination.

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Chrissy Teigen posts decision to remove breast implants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I'm getting my boobs out!" she posted on social media, winning praise for her honest explanation.

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Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire.

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Mexican archaeologists locate wreck of 200-year-old ship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They have named the wreck after the fisherman who first spotted it off the coast of Quintana Roo.

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Coronavirus: EU to announce huge recovery package https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A fund of at least €500bn ($545bn; £448bn) will be proposed, some of it raised on capital markets.

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Romina Ashrafi: Outrage in Iran over 'honour killing' of girl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Romina Ashrafi, 14, was allegedly killed by her father after she ran away with her older boyfriend.

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Mount Everest: Chinese team summit during pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The team are the only climbers to summit this season, and are re-measuring the height.

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Roman mosaic floor found under Italian vineyard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities north of Verona in Italy found the well-preserved tile floor after decades of searching.

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Minnesota violence: Clashes over death of black man in police custody https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tear gas is fired at protesters angry at the death of a man pinned down by a policeman in Minnesota.

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Man charged over deadly Kyoto animation studio fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The arson attack killed 36 people, but Shinji Aoba was too badly burned to be detained until now.

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India heatwave: Delhi temperature hits 47C as north India reels https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi saw temperatures hit 47C, the highest in decades for this time of year.

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Australia's megafauna roamed the tropics with first humans but then disappeared https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New evidence shows climate change may have wiped out Australia's giant beasts.

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Mexico: Roma director Alfonso Cuarón makes plea for domestic workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He says domestic workers laid of during the Covid-19 pandemic should continue to receive pay.

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Record drop in energy investment, warns IEA think-tank https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more pollution.

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Coronavirus: Why Merkel may help fund Europe's recovery plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Germany’s leader has agreed to shoulder some of the burden, but four "frugal" EU states are unhappy.

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Tests vital for Africa's fight against coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Early successes have been hailed by some but governments must start getting more data, reports Anne Soy.

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Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.

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Coronavirus: Lebanon's woes worsen as country pushed to the brink https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Country was already rocked by unrest over the cost of living - then came coronavirus.

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Mumbai: How Covid-19 has ravaged India's richest city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With nearly 30,000 cases, Mumbai accounts for more than a fifth of India's coronavirus infections.

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Hong Kong ramps up security ahead of controversial bill reading https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters were urged to disrupt proceedings in an attempt to derail the bill's second reading.

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SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX does exactly

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Denmark embraces live music drive-ins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mads Langer performs a drive-in concert for music fans in Copenhagen while social distancing.

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TV host Jimmy Fallon 'very sorry' for 2000 blackface skit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The NBC's Tonight Show host called his depiction of comedian Chris Rock "unquestionably offensive".

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Coronavirus: German Ikea car park used for mass Eid prayer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Muslims brought prayer mats and face masks to a huge car park for socially-distanced prayers.

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Coronavirus: Egypt doctors accuse government over medics' deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A union says the health ministry bears "full responsibility" for doctors' deaths from Covid-19.

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Costa Rica celebrates first same-sex weddings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country is the first in Central America to allow same-sex couples to marry in landmark ruling.

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White woman called police on black man in dog row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woman has now been suspended from her job at an investment firm in New York City.

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Clickbait and podcasts: France frowns on English words https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French language enrichment commission announces a new list of alternatives to English terms.

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Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 50 return home a month after a woman working as a maid in Beirut was found for sale on Facebook.

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Australia bushfires: Hundreds of deaths linked to smoke, inquiry hears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 4,000 people were admitted to hospital due to the smoke, a government inquiry has heard.

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Coronavirus: French alarm at Covid-linked Med pollution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Environmentalists in the south of France find masks and gloves littering the seabed.

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Zara Abid: Model presumed dead in Pakistan plane crash abused online https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zara Abid, 28, was being mourned by friends and family, but then trolls began abusing her legacy online.

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Stanley Ho: Hong Kong's 'king of gambling' dies aged 98 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ho was credited with steering Macau to overtake Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world.

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Alberta minister says ban on protests means 'great time' to build pipeline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alberta's energy minister cites a ban on protests when asked about a controversial project in Canada.

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Republican National Convention: Trump threatens to move event from North Carolina https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president wants North Carolina to ensure there are no restrictions on crowds due to the pandemic.

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Boy, 12, followed down mountain by brown bear https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alessandro was hiking with his family in northern Italy when they realised he was being followed.

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Coronavirus: New York Stock Exchange trading floor to reopen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The resumption of floor trading comes after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hong Kong security law: Carrie Lam dismisses concerns over rights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Carrie Lam says a security law planned by China is a "responsible" move which won't infringe on rights.

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Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.

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Italy's medical workers: 'We became heroes but they've already forgotten us' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With Italy past the peak of coronavirus, medical staff say the trauma is only just hitting them now.

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Coronavirus: Call for clear face masks to be 'the norm' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Transparent masks allow deaf people to communicate - but supplies are short where they are most needed.

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In pictures: Indigenous nurse on frontline in virus fight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vanderlecia Ortega dos Santos is the sole nurse caring for a community of 700 in Manaus, Brazil.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Smokers fume at cigarette ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government is to ease lockdown restrictions and allow the sale of alcohol - but not cigarettes.

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Coronavirus: The strangers reaching out to Kyrgyzstan's lonely teenagers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Worried by teens' mental health struggles during Kyrgyzstan's coronavirus lockdown, one group acted.

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Thailand: Elephants on 'great migration' to survive coronavirus starvation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the collapse of the tourism industry because of the coronavirus, Thailand's captive elephants are now at risk of starvation.

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Indonesia: Alone in a sinking village https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Once home to more than 200 families, the village of Bedono in Central Java is now under water.

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Coronavirus: 'I see a lot of people, I don't see any masks' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scores of people visited beach destinations over the Memorial Day weekend, not all abiding by the guidelines.

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Coronavirus: Joe Biden emerges from quarantine on Memorial Day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US Democratic presidential candidate makes his first public appearance in more than two months.

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Coronavirus: Lufthansa agrees €9bn rescue deal with Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

European markets rose on the bailout deal news, which sees Germany take a 20% stake in the firm.

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Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible coronavirus treatment is suspended by the health agency.

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Sir Richard Branson: Virgin Orbit rocket fails on debut flight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A California company owned by UK businessman Sir Richard Branson fails to launch a rocket to orbit.

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Coronavirus: Spain to stop quarantining arrivals from 1 July https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country hopes to save the summer season but UK tourists face quarantine in their own country.

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Balbir Singh: India mourns loss of hockey legend and independence hero https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Balbir Singh, who has died aged 95, helped seal hockey gold for newly independent India in 1948.

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Suriname election: Will a convicted murderer be re-elected? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Suriname's President Desi Bouterse was convicted of murder but he is confident he will be re-elected.

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Nikoloz Basilashvili: Georgian tennis star charged with assaulting ex-wife https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nikoloz Basilashvili is accused by his ex-wife of attacking her - an allegation he denies.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Five ways Europe is easing lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jogging in a Madrid park, having a Czech beer, taking a Greek ferry - Europe is opening up more.

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Marie Cau: First transgender mayor elected in France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The council of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes chose Marie Cau as their new mayor on Saturday.

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Coronavirus: Americans flock to beaches on Memorial Day weekend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People are seen flouting restrictions on what is known in the US as the unofficial start of summer.

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The Metro Manila priests fighting coronavirus with the cross https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the cross in one hand, alcohol spray in the other, a group of Catholic priests in Metro Manila have been risking their lives to serve their poverty-stricken community.

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Western Australia storm: Ex-cyclone brings widespread damage to coast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An ex-tropical cyclone and a cold front combined to create a "once-in-a-decade" event, officials say.

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Tiger Woods & Peyton Manning beat Tom Brady & Phil Mickelson in $20m charity match https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson raised $20m for coronavirus relief efforts in The Match: Champions for Charity.

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Hong Kong security law 'needed to tackle terrorism' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The territory's security chief says the controversial security law will save the city from violence.

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New Zealand earthquake hits during PM Ardern live TV interview https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern carries on an interview as an earthquake hits parliament.

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Coronavirus: Chile's president says healthcare system 'very close to the limit' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Sebastián Piñera warns of the strain on hospitals as the number of cases approaches 70,000.

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Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told.

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Coronavirus in Sudan exposes new leaders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some medics have refused to work and elderly people have been dying, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

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Caribbean tourism reels from coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tourism is vital to the Caribbean but visitors are absent amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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'I left my campervan in Argentina' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of van-driving nomads were living the dream - until the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a sudden halt.

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The South Korean protester living in the sky https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kim Yong-hee has spent a year living on a 20-metre-high traffic tower in protest at Samsung's zero-union policy.

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Coronavirus: US suspends travel from Brazil for foreigners https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazil has recently become a new coronavirus hotspot with more than 300,000 known cases.

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South African President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cyril Ramaphosa said the worst is still ahead while announcing an ease in lockdown measures.

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Millions of periodical cicadas to emerge in parts of US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After spending most of their lives in the soil, periodical cicadas will come out in three US states.

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Coronavirus: Austrian president 'sorry' for breaking lockdown curfew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Van der Bellen stayed at a Vienna restaurant beyond the mandated closing time of 23:00.

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Bundesliga: Timo Werner scores three as Leipzig thrash Mainz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Timo Werner scores his first goals since the Bundesliga returned from its two-month suspension with a hat-trick as RB Leipzig thump Mainz.

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Afghanistan: Taliban prisoner release amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government says up to 2,000 prisoners will be freed, after the Islamist group proposed a truce.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Outbreak closes AngloGold Ashanti mine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Africa's Mponeng mine only resumed operations in April following a national lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing.

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Coronavirus: China accuses US of spreading 'conspiracies' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's top diplomat hits out at Washington - raising tensions between the two world powers.

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In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a Ramadan marked by lockdowns and social distancing, Muslims begin celebrating the festival.

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Iran oil tanker reaches Venezuela amid US tension https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five tankers are being escorted by the Venezuelan military as the country struggles with shortages.

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Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts complete rehearsal for historic mission https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken ready themselves and their kit for Wednesday's flight to the space station.

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Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country is gripped by the spectacle of a serving leader being tried for the first time.

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Western Australia prepares for 'once-in-a-decade' storm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's entire western coast is expected to be affected by torrential rain and massive waves.

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Hong Kong: World political figures condemn China's security law plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nearly 200 signatories say Beijing's proposal is an "assault on the city's fundamental freedoms".

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Stan's Donuts: A farewell to a shop closed by coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coronavirus has forced thousands of small businesses to shut in the US. Stan's Donuts is just one.

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Rwanda genocide: How Félicien Kabuga evaded capture for 26 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Félicien Kabuga outwitted Rwandan genocide prosecutors by using 28 aliases and powerful connections.

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Coronavirus: Why reopening French schools is a social emergency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Children returning to school are often from wealthier families, so why are other pupils staying home?

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LG Polymers: Was negligence behind India's deadly gas leak? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Indian arm of a South Korean multinational was charged after a leak from its factory killed 12.

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Coronavirus: Which health claims are circulating online? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A wide range of false and misleading health claims continue to spread on social media.

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Afghanistan: Taliban announce three-day Eid ceasefire with government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The truce with government forces will take effect when the Muslim festival of Eid begins on Sunday.

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Coronavirus: New York state daily death toll drop below 100 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A total of 84 people died in 24 hours, the lowest daily toll since March in the worst-hit US state.

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Coronavirus: Over 40 Covid-19 cases traced to church service in Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 40 people who attended a Baptist service in Frankfurt after curbs were eased were infected.

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Coronavirus: Anti-lockdown car protest draws thousands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An opposition party urges people to protest from their cars in order to maintain social distancing.

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Battle of Berlin survivor Saturn the alligator dies in Moscow Zoo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His colourful history included escaping from a zoo and a rumour that he belonged to Adolf Hitler.

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La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez.

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Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The wrestler turned Netflix Reality TV personality had posted about online bullying before she died.

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Hertz: Car rental firm files for US bankruptcy protection https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company said the coronavirus pandemic had led to an "abrupt" decline in bookings.

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Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New social distancing rules meant many worshippers had nowhere to go until the church stepped in.

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Coronavirus: Is it safe to visit US national parks? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

National parks are re-opening and people can't wait to embrace the Great Outdoors. But is it safe?

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Pakistan plane crash: 'All I could see was fire' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 92 people have died after a PIA plane hit a Karachi residential area during landing.

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Coronavirus: Protective badges and cannabis claims fact-checked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Claims that badges can protect wearers from coronavirus and a cannabis treatment fact-checked.

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Coronavirus in Kenya: 'I buried my cousin on Facebook Live' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Mercy Juma had to watch her cousin's burial online - until her internet connection failed.

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Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Dubai-based couple are still stuck at a deserted resort, more than two months after their wedding.

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Heinrich Himmler: How a fake stamp led to the Nazi SS leader's capture https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seventy-five years after his death, the Nazi SS leader's possessions are due to go on display in the UK.

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Coronavirus: Can children catch and pass on coronavirus? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC's Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus.

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Brazil court releases foul-mouthed Bolsonaro video https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is part of a probe into allegations the president tried to replace top federal police officials.

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Canada v US: Loon stabs eagle through heart https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The loon, which is on Canada's dollar coin, and the eagle, America's national bird, fought to the death.

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Week in pictures: 16-22 May 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Iranian Parkour athlete arrested over a rooftop kiss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alireza Japalaghy performs life-threatening stunts, but has been detained for 'vulgar acts'.

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How to find a meteorite in Antarctica https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Justin Rowlatt joins a team of scientists looking for small space rocks in Antarctica.

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Karachi plane crash: Pakistan International Airlines on flight from Lahore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pictures shared on social media show smoke rising from the crash site, a residential area in Karachi.

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Goldie Hawn: 'Tell children the truth about coronavirus' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Actor tells 5 Live why she thinks it’s important to be honest with children when talking about the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Yemen's healthcare system 'in effect collapsed' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A UN humanitarian agency warns that infections are spreading fast across the war-torn country.

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Hong Kong residents respond to controversial security law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hong Kong residents give their reaction to the controversial national security law being planned.

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Hong Kong: Pompeo condemns China’s law as ‘death knell’ for freedoms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the law would be a “death knell” for Hong Kong’s special freedoms.

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US naval base shooting was 'terrorism related', FBI says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A second suspect may be at large in the attack that injured one and left the shooter dead.

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Ukraine: Dogs auctioned to pay owners' debts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The practice, exposed by an opposition MP, has sparked uproar.

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Mory Kanté: African music star dies aged 70 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The singer, who helped bring African music to world audiences with hits like Yéké Yéké, dies in Guinea.

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China's new law: Why Hong Kong is worried https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A simple guide to the new national security law China has proposed in Hong Kong and why it matters.

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Augustin Bizimana: Remains of top Rwanda genocide suspect found https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Augustin Bizimana was defence minister when about 800,000 people were killed in 100 days.

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Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane crashes in Karachi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan International Airlines plane has crashed in Karachi on flight from Lahore, officials say.

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Son 'murders father' during Zoom video chat in New York state https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several chat participants witness the stabbing of Long Island's man Dwight Powers by his son.

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Cyclone Amphan: Survivors return to face destruction left by storm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A massive clean-up operation begins after the storm flattened homes and left cities without power.

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China scraps annual economic growth target for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's second largest economy takes unprecedented step not to give forecast for the year ahead.

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Singapore quizzer finally wins $10k after Tony Hadley's message https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Muhammad Shalehan was originally denied the prize as judges claimed he mispronounced "Tony Hadley".

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Coronavirus: Flexible working will be a new normal after virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Facebook and New Zealand's prime minister are the latest to support a radical shift in how we all work.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist's family 'forgives' his killers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The journalist was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.

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Trump removes mask before facing cameras at car factory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president says he didn't want to "give the press the pleasure of seeing" him in a face covering.

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Coronavirus: The Bolivian orchestra stranded in a German castle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The young musicians have been in a moated castle in eastern Germany for 73 days after Bolivia closed its borders.

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Coronavirus: Is Latin America the next epicentre of the pandemic? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New cases have been rising sharply in Brazil and Mexico, along with other countries in the region.

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Coronavirus sparks a sanitary pad crisis in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Schools normally provide students with pads in a country where millions of women go without.

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Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now.

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Africa's week in pictures: 15 - 21 May 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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Emptier US roads more lethal in coronavirus pandemic, report says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

March's fatality rates jump by 14% even though people are driving less due to virus restrictions.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Two-day-old baby dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prematurely born baby, who had trouble breathing, is among the youngest victims in the world.

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Tiger seized in Mexico after man tried to lasso it https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Animal welfare officials intervened after a video emerged showing men chasing the tiger in the streets.

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Italy bribery probe nets Sicily coronavirus response chief https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coronavirus response co-ordinator is among 10 arrested in a big healthcare corruption probe.

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Venezuela's military to escort Iranian tankers bringing petrol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tankers, bringing much-needed petrol, will be "welcomed" into its exclusive economic zone.

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Lockdown: South African actors create a hit online soap opera https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of South African actors in lockdown are making a hit online soap opera from their homes.

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Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react.

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Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The study will test the drugs - one of which Donald Trump has said he is taking - against a placebo.

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Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis.

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Amphan: Indian city of Kolkata devastated by cyclone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many of the city's 14 million people are without electricity and communications have been disrupted.

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Pakistan girls: Man arrested for 'murdering cousins over video' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 52-second video was reportedly shot nearly a year ago, but went viral a few weeks ago.

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Spandau Ballet, a radio quiz, one syllable - and a $10,000 riddle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When a Singaporean quizzer lost a huge cash prize over one syllable, he got some unlikely help.

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US Senate passes bill that could delist some Chinese firms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The moves comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mika Brzezinski: TV host blasts 'sick' Trump's conspiracy theory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president is called "disgusting" by Joe Scarborough's furious co-host and wife.

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Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to be freed from prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Cohen will continue serving his sentence at home as Covid-19 spreads in prisons.

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Coronavirus: World sees highest daily increase in virus cases - WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The head of the World Health Organization warns the pandemic is a "long way" from being over.

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Coronavirus: Sleepless nights for doctors in a war zone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People in Afghanistan dared to hope for peace, but they are now fighting both violence and the virus.

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Coronavirus: What does it mean for natural disaster response? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How are emergency services preparing for natural disasters amid the coronavirus pandemic?

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Doctor who raised concerns over PPE shortage admitted to mental hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Andhra Pradesh medic was suspended after complaining about the lack of protective equipment.

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Colombia: How armed gangs are using lockdown to target activists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Campaigners were already at risk but restrictions have left them easy targets for militia groups.

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Coronavirus: Universities fear fall in lucrative overseas students https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Education is one of the sectors of the global economy that is being hardest hit by the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: The Russian republic enduring a 'catastrophe' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coronavirus outbreak in Dagestan in southern Russia saw 10 dying each day at its peak.

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Africa didn't dither but faces long coronavirus fight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How the continent's sense of vulnerability may help it adapt to yet another deadly disease.

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'Wash hands at least six times a day' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Simple soap and water can kill the virus if you use it often enough, experts say.

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Auschwitz: Hidden objects found at concentration camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Renovators at the Nazi concentration camp complex found the hidden items in a chimney in Block 17.

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Letter-writing: Connection in disconnected times https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stuck indoors, people are turning to an old way of keeping in touch - even Taylor Swift is joining in.

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Nasa: Doug Loverro steps down days before crewed launch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doug Loverro steps down the week before the US's first crewed launch in almost a decade.

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Michigan floods: Evacuations after Edenville and Sanford dams collapse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two dams burst after days of heavy rain, and officials warn of record high water levels in Midland.

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Climate change: Top 10 tips to reduce carbon footprint revealed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A report lists some of the best ways people can tackle their own contribution to climate change.

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Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price.

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Coronavirus lockdown: The Indian migrants dying to get home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many poor Indians, fleeing hunger in locked down cities, have died of exhaustion or in accidents.

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Zelensky's Ukraine: Why comic's dream of transformation may be over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ukraine's president is still popular after a year in power but his top team has fallen apart.

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Does chloroquine work against coronavirus? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump says he takes the drug as a preventative measure. But what do we know about its effectiveness?

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Coronavirus: What are President Trump's charges against the WHO? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The World Health Organization rejects US criticism it mishandled the early days of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: What's the risk on public transport? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bus and train operators are reducing services and increasing cleaning.

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Amphan: Heavy rains in India and Bangladesh as cyclone bears down https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cyclone Amphan is expected to make landfall near the border between the two countries.

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Coronavirus: World Bank warns 60m at risk of 'extreme poverty' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The financial impact of the coronavirus is hitting poor nations hard and destroying millions of livelihoods.

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Roe v Wade: Woman behind US abortion ruling was paid to recant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Norma McCorvey, better known as Jane Roe, says she took money from evangelicals to condemn abortion.

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Social distancing: When extreme weather and coronavirus collide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People displaced by extreme weather are forced to break Covid-19 social distancing safety guidelines.

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Trump says US topping world virus cases is 'badge of honour' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Trump argues the US having the most coronavirus cases in the world is actually "a good thing".

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Venezuelan bank files legal claim with Bank of England over gold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Central Bank of Venezuela says the gold's value will be used to tackle coronavirus.

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Teenage boy charged in Canada's first 'incel' terror case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 17-year-old boy is accused of fatally stabbing a woman an erotic massage parlour this year.

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Rami Makhlouf: The rift at the heart of Syria's ruling family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What's behind the angry videos posted by the billionaire relative of Bashar al-Assad?

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Coronavirus bites into Australia's bushfire recovery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some tourist towns had barely survived fires when the virus hit, and locals say they are struggling.

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Coronavirus in Africa: Contained or unrecorded? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The continent has had less than 100,000 cases so far, but could be in for a prolonged outbreak.

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Oil collapse: 'Right now everything I have is shut down' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After years of boom, is the US oil industry now going bust?

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Hungary outlaws changing birth gender on documents https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government says the law will eliminate legal uncertainty, but trans people fear discrimination.

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Climate change: Scientists fear car surge will see CO2 rebound https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An analysis shows a huge daily CO2 drop, but a return to car travel may see emissions rebound.

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Facebook and Instagram allow online shops https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From brand pages to live streams, Facebook is rolling out new shopping features across its apps.

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'Tortured Zimbabwe abductees' may face prosecution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Opposition activists, including an MP, say they were beaten and forced to drink urine by state agents.

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France's Macron loses majority as defectors form new party https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French president's party loses seven MPs amid further signs of dissatisfaction in parliament.

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Megaraptor: Fossils of 10m-long dinosaur found in Argentina https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Palaeontologists say the remains date back 70 million years, close to the end of the dinosaurs.

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Coronavirus: Anger grows for stranded crew on forgotten cruises https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Months into the pandemic, thousands of cruise crew remain stuck at sea, desperate to get home.

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Coronavirus: Remote controlled mask invented to allow eating https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israeli investors have developed a coronavirus mask that has an automatic mouth hole.

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US sees first gig in months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fans wore masks and had their temperatures taken before watching the show in Arkansas.

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Sudan 'must pay' US East African embassy attack victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US Supreme Court rules in favour of damages over the 1998 bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

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Coronavirus: World Health Organization members agree response probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vote follows criticism of the organisation and China, particularly from the United States.

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Pakistan: Man who kissed murdered girls in video arrested https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police in Pakistan also detained two others believed to be involved in the teenagers' killings.

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EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed.

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Polish hit song on grieving 'censored', sparking protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Public radio is accused of censoring an anti-government song that topped the charts.

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China abductions: Parents find son snatched in hotel 32 years ago https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Li Jingzhi quit her job to search China for her son, Mao Yin, who went missing in 1988.

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Coronavirus: Brazil records third-highest Covid-19 infection level https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazil is now only behind the US and Russia in numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Larger trials now needed to see if the vaccine can protect against the coronavirus.

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Amphan: India evacuates millions ahead of super cyclone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday on India's eastern coast.

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Coronavirus: Trump gives WHO ultimatum over Covid-19 handling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president accuses the UN agency of having an "alarming lack of independence" from China.

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Coronavirus: Chile protesters clash with police over lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Santiago's El Bosque district.

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Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming.

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Burundi election: Nkurunziza set to become 'supreme guide' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Burundi's president did everything to remain in power five years ago but is now stepping down - officially at least.

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Coronavirus lockdown: The harmonica player giving cheer to neighbours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Frederic Yonnet is an urban jazz harmonica player who believes music can bridge social distancing.

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Coronavirus leads to food industry crisis in Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Across Europe, much of the food and agriculture industry has been badly affected by the pandemic.

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Pompeo denies inspector general fired as payback for investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US Secretary of State denied wanting an independent watchdog fired for investigating him.

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Myanmar police seize largest haul of synthetic drugs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police find the biggest ever haul of synthetic drugs in South East Asia in a three-month operation.

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Coronavirus: Trump taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Speaking at the White House, he told reporters he started taking the malaria and lupus medication recently.

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Coronavirus: France and Germany propose €500bn recovery fund https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The countries agree a plan to distribute funds to EU member states worst affected by the pandemic.

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FBI: US naval base attack 'motivated by Al-Qaeda' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Saudi Air Force officer who killed three Americans in Florida spoke to the terror group in Yemen.

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Fang Fang: The Wuhan writer whose virus diary angered China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A controversial diary written during the early days of the pandemic has been translated into English.

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Leonardo DiCaprio joins DR Congo gorilla park campaign after attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twelve rangers were killed in an attack on Virunga National Park in DR Congo last month.

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Lesotho PM resigns amid ex-wife's murder case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lesotho's prime minister, a suspect in the murder of his former wife, says he is resigning.

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South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa jokes about arrest for breaking coronavirus rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cyril Ramaphosa says "come, before we get arrested" to fans who get close to take a photo.

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Just Sam: American Idol crowns first ever 'at home' winner https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Just Sam was alone in lockdown in California when she sang in the finale - and celebrated her win.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown in a mirgrant camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Afghan journalist and refugee locked down in one of Europe’s migrant camps looks at the conditions in Malakasa camp.

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Coronavirus: Spain set for basic income to ease crisis pain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government plans a basic monthly income for hard-up families - something few in Europe have tried.

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Israeli convicted of West Bank arson attack that killed three Palestinians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Palestinian infant and his parents were killed when their home in Duma was firebombed in 2015.

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Burkina Faso unveils 'corrected' Thomas Sankara statue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new monument to the African nationalist hero is unveiled after parts of the original "melted".

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Night at the museum: Man breaks into dinosaur exhibit, taking selfies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An international student broke into Australia's oldest museum, taking selfies with the exhibits.

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Hong Kong: Lawmakers carried out during parliament mayhem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pro-democracy lawmakers were dragged out by guards during a row partly about the Chinese national anthem.

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Coronavirus football: FC Seoul apologises for 'sex dolls' in stands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A company that produces sex toys gave the club 30 mannequins to fill some of their empty seats.

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Japan's economy slips into recession amid coronavirus woes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's third biggest economy has fallen into recession for the first time in more than four years.

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Coronavirus: Can India replace China as world's factory? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi is keen to exploit any shift in global investment flows prompted by the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Hospitals in Brazil's São Paulo 'near collapse' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Public hospitals in São Paulo have reached 90% capacity for emergency beds, the city's mayor warns.

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Coronavirus: Why Africans should take part in vaccine trials https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists in Africa explain that any trials would be properly regulated and so the scare stories should be ignored.

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The man who bought 60,000 oil and gas wells https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rusty Hutson Jr is the boss of fast-growing US energy firm Diversified Gas & Oil.

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Space Plane: Mysterious US military aircraft launches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Atlas V rocket, carrying the X-37B space plane, launched from Cape Canaveral on Sunday.

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Coronavirus: UK daily death figure dips to lowest since day after lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government says if a vaccine trial is successful the UK will have 30 million doses by September.

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Coronavirus: Brazil overtakes Spain and Italy as new cases grow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Latin American nation now has more than 230,000 infections - the world's fourth highest number.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo takes coronavirus test live on TV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Andrew Cuomo says "there is nothing about the test that should intimidate people" into not taking it.

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Coronavirus: Belgian hospital staff turn backs on PM Sophie Wilmès https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Staff at Brussels' Saint-Pierre Hospital stage a protest during a visit by Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès.

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Afghanistan: Rival leaders Ghani and Abdullah in power-sharing deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ashraf Ghani will stay on as president, while Abdullah Abdullah will lead talks with the Taliban.

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India extends coronavirus lockdown by two weeks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's major cities will remain under strict restrictions, with some relaxation elsewhere.

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Israel swears in unity government after long political crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz agree to share power amid virus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Barack Obama and Lebron James congratulate US graduates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many schools in the US have had to cancel graduation ceremonies, so famous faces have sent the students messages.

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Jorge Armenta: Mexican journalist killed in 'armed attack' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jorge Armenta, director of Medios Obson, had received threats and was under government protection.

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Meet the baby orangutans learning to climb trees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Baby orangutans are learning new skills from their human surrogate parents.

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide survivors happy with arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A widows' group says "everyone has been waiting" for his apprehension, 26 years after the slaughter.

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Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China has yet to comment on news of the death of Du Wei, who became ambassador in February.

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Hash oil factory blast injures 11 firefighters in Los Angeles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Crews tackling a blaze are hit by a fireball and have to run through a wall of flame to safety.

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Pakistan 'honour killing': Two girls die over mobile video https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The teenage Pakistani girls were reportedly killed by a relative after video showed them with a man.

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German Bundesliga returns: What did football's new reality look like? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The German Bundesliga restarts and gives a glimpse into what the Premier League and other top leagues may look like.

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Coronavirus: Obama criticises Trump administration's virus response https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US president says top officials "aren't even pretending to be in charge" amid the crisis.

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Steve Linick: Democrats probe Trump's firing of inspector general https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president's firing of the state department's inspector general will be investigated by Congress.

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Coronavirus: Why Taiwan won't have a seat at the virus talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the world meets to tackle the coronavirus crisis, one of the most successful countries is not invited.

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Gedhun Choekyi Niyima: Tibetan Buddhism's 'reincarnated' leader who disappeared aged six https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twenty-five years after the Panchen Lama disappeared, Tibetans abroad urge China to reveal his fate.

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How Covid-19 is threatening Central America's economic lifeline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many communities rely heavily on remittances but these are drying up due to coronavirus lockdowns.

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Letter from Africa: Spare a thought for stranded migrants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ismail Einashe writes that migrants are facing a tougher time since the outbreak of coronavirus.

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One every eight minutes: India's missing children https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many of those who vanish are trafficked and exploited, but there's little public outrage.

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Polish archbishop refers child sex abuse case to Vatican https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's most senior Catholic asks the Vatican to investigate after a new film alleges a cover-up.

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#LastNormalPhoto: Thousands share last images before lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

We asked you to post your last 'normal' photo before coronavirus. A lot of you replied.

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Coronavirus: Beach crowds as countries ease lockdowns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People head to the seaside around the world, with various measures to maintain social distancing.

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Eurovision 2020: Reigning winner Duncan Laurence's 'sadness' at cancellation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reigning champion Duncan Laurence reflects on the contest being called off due to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Capturing isolation on New Zealand's Stewart Island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the country emerges from lockdown, a photographer has documented life on rugged Stewart Island.

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Coronavirus: How face masks are becoming fashionable https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With governments recommending face masks, the fashion world is ensuring they remain on trend.

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Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Schalke: Haaland scores in Dortmund win on Bundesliga return https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Erling Braut Haaland scores for Borussia Dortmund as they mark the return of the Bundesliga during the coronavirus outbreak with a convincing derby win over Schalke.

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New York Giants's Deandre Baker surrenders after robbery charge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The other accused, Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks, is still wanted by police in Florida.

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Bosnia: Protesters condemn Mass for WWII Croat Nazi collaborators https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of people march in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo against a service to honour Nazi-allied Croatian soldiers.

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JC Penney: US department store files for bankruptcy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 118-year-old company has warned stores will close as a result of the filing.

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Eurovision: Singers from cancelled contest say thank you https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the song contest cancelled, this year's Eurovision artists have recorded a message for fans.

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ICYMI: Seals, North Korea and penguins at a museum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Businessman Félicien Kabuga is alleged to have financed the groups that carried out the Rwandan genocide.

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Tracking the outbreak in maps and charts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Key maps and charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world and how it is being dealt with.

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Fariba Adelkhah: French academic 'jailed for six years' in Iran https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fariba Adelkhah's lawyer says she has been convicted of national security charges.

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German Bundesliga: Season resumes after coronavirus shutdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The German Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to restart after the coronavirus shutdown this weekend.

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Steve Linick: Trump fires state department inspector general https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Steve Linick was investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a senior Democrat says.

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India coronavirus lockdown: Road accident kills 24 migrant workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions of Indian workers are travelling home after losing their jobs in the coronavirus lockdown.

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Little things people are doing while socially distanced https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

We saw flyovers by the Blue Angels, the Obamas reading to people online, and a socially distant table for one in Sweden.

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Coronavirus: Italy to lift travel restrictions as lockdown eases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 3 June change will be a major step in efforts to reopen the economy after months of lockdown.

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash post-mortem released https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An examination finds that all nine victims of the crash died as a result of blunt force trauma.

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Coronavirus leaves Gulf migrant workers stranded https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For decades, migrant workers built the economies of the Gulf, but Covid-19 has left them stranded.

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Coronavirus in Nigeria: The child beggars at the heart of the outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tens of thousands of Koranic school children were recently sent home, unwittingly helping to spread coronavirus.

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Trump outlines plans for coronavirus vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president elaborated on Operation Warp Speed, which aims to expedite vaccine development.

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White House 'Operation Warp Speed' to look for Covid jab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump claims the initiative will deliver results in 2020, but US must reopen even with no vaccine.

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Coronavirus: Dutch singletons advised to seek ‘sex buddy’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The official guidance counsels singles to “meet with the same person”, provided they are virus-free.

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Brazil loses second health minister in a month https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nelson Teich resigned after disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro, who opposes lockdown measures.

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UK now says no French quarantine exemption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Under the plans announced last weekend, people arriving from abroad must isolate themselves for two weeks.

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World War Two US Navy ship discovered in Pacific Ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The USS Nevada was the only ship to be present at both D-Day and the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The action is its latest against the Chinese tech giant, which the US says is a national security threat.

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Google hit by more suspected Oculus VR gadget-scam ads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some large ads at the top of its results were for sites it now believes were stealing users' cash.

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Afghan maternity ward attackers 'came to kill the mothers' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tuesday's attack on an Afghan maternity unit was "methodical" and no mistake, says charity director.

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From lockdown to gridlock: Asia’s traffic resumes after fall in pollution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As restrictions are eased traffic is starting to gridlock roads, leading to a rise in pollution.

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Hong Kong protests: Police watchdog clears officers over crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A highly-anticipated report exonerates officers but critics say it ignores allegations of brutality.

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Israel gets first Ethiopia-born minister, in Pnina Tamano-Shata https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pnina Tamano-Shata was brought to Israel in a top-secret operation in the early 1980s.

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NFL's Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar charged with armed robbery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Deandre Baker of the New York Giants and Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks both face charges.

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Coronavirus pushes German economy into recession https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The economy shrank 2.2% in the first three months of 2020 as the pandemic took its toll on activity.

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Burning EU flag can now bring German jail term https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Defiling the European Union's emblem and other foreign flags will be classed as a hate crime.

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Coronavirus: Surrogate babies stranded in Ukraine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Babies born to surrogate mothers are stuck in Ukraine due to coronavirus lockdown measures.

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Coronavirus: Baltic states open a pandemic 'travel bubble' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Residents of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania can now travel freely between the three nations.

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Mexico at 'peak moment' of coronavirus crisis after biggest daily rise in cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country records its largest one-day rise in cases of the virus so far.

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Coronavirus: How 'overreaction' made Vietnam a virus success https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vietnam chose to prevent rather than fight Covid-19, a strategy which means it has had no virus deaths.

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Coronavirus: WTO head steps down a year early as downturn looms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Roberto Azevedo's exit comes as global trade is expected to slump to historic lows amid the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Is Putin rushing Russia out of lockdown? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Russian president has declared a six-week lockdown over but the infection rate is still very high.

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Appalachian Trail: Covid postpones the great American adventure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For Americans are missing the great outdoors, the Appalachian Trail is waiting.

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Aarogya Setu: Why India's Covid-19 contact tracing app is controversial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aarogya Setu, India's contact tracing app, has crossed 100 million downloads, but has raised concerns.

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US church sues Zoom after Bible study 'zoombombed' by porn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A hacker took over worshippers' computers and played 'sickening' pornographic images, the suit says.

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Coronavirus: Two Rohingya test positive in refugee camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aid agencies warn of the impact on the camp in Bangladesh, home to around one million Rohingya.

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South African minister embraces 'zol' meme that mocks her cannabis slang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma used outdated slang in a speech, a DJ and others were quick to respond.

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Coronavirus: Can China test all of Wuhan in only 10 days? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials vowed to test all 11 million Wuhan residents in 10 days, but it appears they need longer.

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Richard Burr: US Senate intelligence chairman resigns amid FBI probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Republican is suspected of insider trading for selling $1.7m of stocks ahead of a market plunge.

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Spectacular demolition at German nuclear site https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two cooling towers are blown up at the disused Philippsburg nuclear power plant.

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Israel West Bank annexation looms as unity government sworn in https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Benjamin Netanyahu returns as prime minister, days before he is due to go on trial.

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EU court censures Hungary over migrant detentions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The court ruling comes amid criticism of Hungary's coronavirus emergency law.

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One in four US workers claiming jobless benefits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Another 2.9 million Americans have filed for unemployment, bringing the total to more than 36 million.

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Coronavirus: State of emergency lifted in most of Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coronavirus infections fall in much of the country, but Tokyo and Osaka remain under emergency order.

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Coral bleaching: Scientists 'find way to make coral more heat-resistant' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Researchers say they have developed a lab-grown strain of microalgae which is more tolerant to heat.

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Coronavirus: New Zealand lockdown eased as businesses reopen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Zealand has reported no new cases of the virus in the past three days.

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1MDB: Malaysia drops charges against Wolf of Wall Street producer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Riza Aziz, producer of the Wolf of Wall Street, was caught up in the 1MDB state fund scandal.

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Germany far right: Explosives found at elite soldier's home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Investigators suspect the 45-year-old sergeant major of links to the far right.

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Coronavirus Sanofi: France resists idea of US getting vaccine first https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government says French drug giant Sanofi should not prioritise the US market.

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Coronavirus: New Zealand reopens with midnight barbers queues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shops, cafes and parks reopen for New Zealanders - and some keen customers can't wait until morning.

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China relocates villagers living in 800m-high cliffs in anti-poverty drive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The village became famous for the precarious rattan ladder its residents used to get home.

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Matt Damon breaks Irish lockdown cover with surprise radio call https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A local radio station had been trying to get in contact with Damon for weeks before he phoned in.

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Remdesivir: Five Indian and Pakistani firms to make drug to 'fight coronavirus' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The deal between Gilead and companies in South Asia will help make the drug for 127 countries.

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Burkina Faso: Twelve terror suspects 'found dead in their cells' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An investigation is launched after 12 people die in police cells overnight in Burkina Faso.

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Coronavirus: Trump says Dr Fauci's warning 'not acceptable' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president criticises his task force expert's caution about reopening the US too quickly.

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Coronavirus puts spotlight on landmark year for nature https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pandemic could have an impact on conservation efforts for years to come, say conservation experts.

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Republicans snatch rare prize of California seat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the first Republican win from a Democrat in the liberal stronghold since 1998.

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Afghan attack: Kabul clinic cares for babies after attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A children's hospital in the Afghan capital takes in 19 babies who survived a horrific attack.

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Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort to serve sentence at home amid virus fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Manafort, 71, spent about a year of a seven year sentence behind bars, but will serve the rest at home.

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Coronavirus: US 'won't use Russian ventilators' linked to fires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ventilators have been linked to two deadly hospital blazes in Russia and are being investigated.

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Russia Khachaturyan sisters: Investigators refuse to drop murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prosecutors earlier decided the Khachaturyan sisters suffered prolonged physical and sexual abuse.

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Coronavirus: Tanzania hospitals overwhelmed - US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President John Magufuli says the crisis is being exaggerated and has stopped publishing case numbers.

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Angela Merkel says she is 'pained' by Russian hacking https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Germany's chancellor confirms she was targeted by hackers said to be Russian military intelligence.

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Breonna Taylor: Lawsuit after US health worker shot dead by police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The family of Breonna Taylor, 26, accuse officers of causing her wrongful death.

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Dozens dead in Mexico after drinking adulterated alcohol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police are searching for the source of the bootleg liquor which has left 46 dead in two states.

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We will have summer tourist season, promises EU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The European Union is to propose a gradual lifting of borders to kick-start a tourist industry.

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Coronavirus: Broadway actor Nick Cordero wakes from coma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Canadian star has been in hospital since late March and has had his right leg amputated.

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Ahmaud Arbery mum 'believes there will be justice' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mother of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while out for a jog, says the case is moving in the "right direction".

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Coronavirus: Brazil records highest daily rise in deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country, which is at the centre of the Latin American outbreak, registers 881 deaths in a day.

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Nature crisis: Moths have 'secret role' as crucial pollinators https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fluttering creatures of the night are also vital pollinators of plants and flowers, say scientists.

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'I was shunned over coronavirus fears' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coronavirus stigma surrounds the East African nation's health workers, patients and survivors.

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Robert De Niro on coronavirus lockdown and US politics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Oscar winning actor spoke to the BBC about life in New York during the outbreak and the country's leadership.

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Coronavirus: Crew on virus-hit cruise ship allowed to disembark in Uruguay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Passengers on the Greg Mortimer had already left the ship last month.

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Rapper 6ix9ine has $200k charity donation rejected https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US charity No Kid Hungry says it has a policy of rejecting funding from donors who do not fit its values.

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Coronavirus and tipping: Will the outbreak make us more generous? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One service says tips are up 99%, and there's a powerful factor which affects how people give to others.

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The faded beauty of abandoned cars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photographer Dieter Klein searched Europe and the US to discover cars lost to time.

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Saudi Arabia: Just how deep are its troubles? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It has been rocked by coronavirus, an oil price collapse and the fallout from a high-profile murder.

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Coronavirus: China’s new army of tough-talking diplomats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How Beijing is mounting an aggressive campaign to defend its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Joe Biden assault claim: What does 'believe women' mean now? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rallying cry of the #MeToo movement has been tested by allegations against Joe Biden.

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India coronavirus: How cake and songs made police pandemic heroes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's lockdown has brought the police and public closer, but will it last?

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US Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's tax returns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Supreme Court will rule on the president's attempts to keep his financial records secret.

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Coronavirus: Germany not alarmed by infection rate rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The virus reproduction rate is above 1.0 in Germany - but experts believe it can be controlled.

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Czech media name Russian diplomat in 'poison plot' row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia's embassy in Prague asks for police protection in response to the report on Czech TV.

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Coronavirus: Fauci to warn Senate of 'needless suffering and death' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US's top infectious diseases doctor will warn senators of the risks of re-opening too soon.

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Hackers hit A-list law firm of Lady Gaga, Drake and Madonna https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks hit by hackers who claim to have contracts and personal emails of stars.

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Studio Ghibli artist teaches anime fans how to draw Totoro https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anime film producer's top tips on drawing the famous character like a pro.

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Valéry Giscard d’Estaing accused of sexual harassment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials launch an inquiry into the former president for allegedly groping a female journalist.

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Coronavirus: Josh Frydenberg tested for Covid-19 after coughing fit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Josh Frydenberg lost his voice from the coughing, and is now being tested for Covid-19.

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Afghan attack: Gunmen storm Kabul maternity hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghan special forces are battling gunmen at a clinic in the capital, with casualties feared.

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Coronavirus: Wuhan draws up plans to test all 11 million residents https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wuhan has proposed an ambitious battle plan to test its entire population in just 10 days.

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Coronavirus: The ski resort saving snow for next season https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Finnish ski resort that had the best snowfall in years, and won't let it go to waste.

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Five Covid-19 patients die in Russia hospital fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five Covid-19 patients die in St Petersburg hospital fire after short-circuit in ventilator - Russian news agencies

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Scott Johnson death: Australian man arrested in 1988 gay hate killing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US scholar Scott Johnson was found dead at the bottom of beach cliffs in Sydney in 1988.

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India's carbon emissions fall for first time in four decades https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fall in the carbon dioxide emissions is not just due to the country's coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Musk defies orders to reopen Tesla's California plant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The boss of the electric carmaker said he would be on the assembly line with other Tesla workers.

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Bitcoin 'halving': What does the much-hyped event mean? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Investors are debating what impact the adjustment will have on the cryptocurrency market.

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The lost six weeks when US failed to control the virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Having watched Asian and European countries struggle, the US was slow to test and lock down.

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Trump spars with Asian American reporter over 'nasty question' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CBS reporter Weijia Jiang asked Mr Trump why testing is a contest to him. He said she should ask China.

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Climate change: Study pours cold water on oil company net zero claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doubt is cast on claims fossil fuel companies are curbing their CO2 in line with net zero targets.

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Joshna Maharaj - The chef who lost her sense of smell https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chef Joshna Maharaj couldn't smell for years. Now she's working to regain some of what she lost.

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Coronavirus: Israel turns surveillance tools on itself https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Counter-terror technology is being applied in the fight against Covid-19, raising privacy concerns.

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South Africa's coronavirus lockdown: Doubts creep in https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Africa has been praised for halting the spread of coronavirus but unity is wearing thin.

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How to make your own face mask https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Our guide to different types of face coverings and step-by-step instructions on how to make them.

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In Pictures: Shanghai Disneyland reopens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Visitors return to Shanghai Disneyland as it opens its doors for the first time in more than three months.

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Coronavirus: France eases lockdown after eight weeks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

France and some other European countries ease restrictions after two months of lockdown.

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Africa's Sahel becomes latest al-Qaeda-IS battleground https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

IS and al-Qaeda affiliates have already locked horns in other jihadists hotspots.

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Skateboarder, 11, lands record 1080-degree turn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gui Khury from Brazil achieved the goal after using his time in lockdown to practise.

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Coronavirus: Robot dog enforces social distancing in Singapore park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The four-legged robot carries a camera and speaker to play social distancing messages in Singapore.

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Coronavirus: Mexican jailed gang leader Escamilla dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mexican Moisés Escamilla was serving a sentence for crimes including the decapitation of 12 people.

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Moscow care home fire kills at least nine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A night-time blaze traps elderly hospice residents in Krasnogorsk on the edge of Moscow.

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Coronavirus: South Dakota Sioux refuse to take down 'illegal' checkpoints https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tribal officials say the checkpoints are the only way to ensure the virus does not enter their land.

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Coronavirus: Crowd concerns as Australia’s restrictions ease https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Crowds flock to shopping centres as Australia comes out of lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Wuhan in first virus cluster since end of lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As China continues easing restrictions, new virus clusters in Wuhan and elsewhere have emerged.

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How are people making the best of social distancing? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A happy hour in Harlem, a teacher gives hugs behind a plastic wall, and puppies visit a care home.

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Richard Pusey: Australian driver 'taunted dying police at crash scene' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Richard Pusey, who was uninjured, mocked the officers as they lay pinned under a truck say police.

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Coronavirus: Dutch care home reunites families in a glass pod https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With visits banned, one Dutch care home has found an innovative way to bring people together.

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Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The oil-rich kingdom's finances have been rocked after the pandemic forced down global energy prices.

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Iranian navy ship Konarak 'sunk by friendly fire' from frigate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iran's navy was reportedly testing a new anti-ship missile when the accident took place.

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Niger attacks: At least 20 killed in Tillaberi villages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The unidentified assailants reportedly looted shop, stole cattle and ordered inhabitants to flee.

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Colombian airline Avianca files for bankruptcy in US court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The firm said its income has dropped 80% since grounding its fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus anxiety: How to cope with life after lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mental health experts see a new phenomenon - anxiety about going back to a routine after lockdown.

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The high-flying circus firm for pop and rock stars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How friends Billy Alwen and Julian Bracey built circus performance firm Cirque Bijou.

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Migrants struggle to send money home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Covid-19 pandemic is limiting the ability of people to send and receive money around the world.

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Eurovision: How coronavirus changed the 2020 song contest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The inside story on this year's cancellation from the artists who were due to sing in Rotterdam.

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Coronavirus: Italy’s other emergency - survivors’ mental health https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Psychologists have seen people with coronavirus symptoms more associated with disasters or war.

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Coronavirus: How ‘secret burials’ in South Africa could help tackle Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Africa's ban on large gatherings has meant the rediscovery of old traditions.

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Johnson unveils 'conditional plan' to reopen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Boris Johnson says people in England can spend more time outdoors from Wednesday but lockdown remains.

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NY care homes ordered to test workers for Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NY elderly care facilities will lose licenses if they don't abide by new Covid rules, says governor.

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Coronavirus: Zambia sex workers praised for contact tracing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There has been a surge in infections, mainly among sex workers and lorry drivers, in a border town.

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Italian aid worker kidnapped in Kenya in 2018 returns home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Silvia Romano, 25, was freed on Saturday in Somalia, in an operation by Italy's secret services.

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Angela Merkel compared to Hitler by Malta ambassador who then quits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Zammit Tabona said the German chancellor "has fulfilled Hitler's dream" to control Europe.

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Coronavirus lockdown around the world in pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Restrictions ease in some countries but the World Health Organization warns infections could rise.

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Indian and Chinese troops 'clash on border' in Sikkim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four Indian soldiers and seven Chinese soldiers are reportedly injured in a border fist fight.

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Coronavirus: Germany infection rate rises as lockdown eases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Just days after Angela Merkel loosens restrictions, the virus reproduction rate rises above 1.

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Coronavirus: White House task force members self-isolate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Top diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci is one of the three members of President Trump's task force to self-isolate.

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Coronavirus: How South Korea 'crushed' the curve https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Korea was once a Covid-19 hotspot but used technology and testing to avoid a total lockdown.

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Hisham Selim, famed Egyptian actor, praised over transgender son https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When a famed Egyptian actor revealed his daughter had transitioned, the reaction was unconventional.

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Coronavirus: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the UK looks to lift restrictions, how do other European countries plan to re-open after lockdown?

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War and the virus: Cameroon's deadly mix https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fighting continues to rage in English-speaking parts of Cameroon after most armed groups reject a truce.

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