Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers.

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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data.

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Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California.

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Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress.

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation.

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India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold.

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Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up.

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week.

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US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.

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Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko.

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Oprah Magazine to honour Breonna Taylor on cover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 26-year-old health worker was killed earlier this year, after police entered her home.

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Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tsitsi Dangarembga was detained as she took part in protest against alleged government corruption.

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Fox found with impressive shoe collection in Berlin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Berlin mystery is solved as a fox is found to have many stolen flip flops and sports shoes.

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Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers.

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Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move comes weeks after China imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong.

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Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spain, France and Italy suffer double-digit falls in economic output as the pandemic hits jobs and spending.

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California amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A search is on after an incident involving an amphibious vehicle from Camp Pendleton, near San Diego.

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Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star is "disappointed" to hear allegations of harassment and intimidation on her chat show.

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Ghislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the papers, a key accuser also alleges the pair were equally involved in sex trafficking.

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Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Belarus police arrested 32 Russians at a sanatorium, alleged to be members of a mercenary group.

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Vietnam records first Covid-19 death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city.

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Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says.

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Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor.

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Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme.

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South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history.

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Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China.

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Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014.

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Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid.

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Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

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The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.

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Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers.

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The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state?

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Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens.

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Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The impact of the pandemic meant the annual rate of growth in the second quarter collapsed by 33%.

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Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 29 year old is sentenced to nine years in prison after a trial he says was politically motivated.

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Trump calls for delay to 2020 US election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US President Trump calls for delaying 2020 election, citing possible mail-in voting fraud despite little evidence

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Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome.

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TikTok launches $70m fund for European users https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month.

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German economy suffers sharpest decline on record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show.

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Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor.

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Jordan 'rotten meat': Child dies and 800 poisoned near Amman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A restaurant near Amman where the shawarma meat was not refrigerated is thought to be the source.

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Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pro-democracy campaigners had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law.

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Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Ugandan hunter said that he had killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.

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Amazon boss Jeff Bezos refutes claims company acted like a 'drug dealer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company's experience with his business.

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Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance.

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Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns.

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Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working.

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Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry."

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Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014.

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What's next after flood of US racial equity donations? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small.

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Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus.

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'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? 

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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.

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Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.

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The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.

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Pakistan blasphemy: Gunman shoots accused dead in court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The victim was in court in the Pakistani city of Peshawar to face charges of claiming to be a prophet.

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The Killers taking tour misconduct claims 'extremely seriously' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A female sound technician alleges sexual misconduct took place among the band's tour crew in 2009.

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Umbrella Man: Minneapolis suspect linked to white supremacists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man was pictured smashing the windows of an AutoZone store in the city during protests.

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Muslims are beginning a scaled back annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

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Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Only one baby was born alive as urgent treatment was delayed over Covid-19-related staffing issues.

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Yemen conflict: Southern separatists give up on self-rule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An agreement aims to heal a rift in the Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels in the north.

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Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content.

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Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability.

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Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace.

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'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mumbai has so far reported more than 110,000 infections and 6,000 deaths.

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Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive.

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Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say.

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US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses.

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Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people.

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Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands.

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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

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Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response.

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'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year.

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet.

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Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19.

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

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Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity.

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Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Benny Tai, a law professor, called the move "the end of academic freedom" in Hong Kong.

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Iter: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's biggest nuclear fusion project has entered its five-year assembly phase.

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Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules.

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Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The head of Germany's public health agency says people have been "negligent" as infections increase.

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Tahlequah: Killer whale who carried dead calf for days is pregnant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tahlequah captured the world's attention when spotted carrying her dead calf for 17 days.

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Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Italian opera singer says his country's handling of the pandemic has been overblown.

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Rodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A bystander used the Sony Handycam to film King's beating by Los Angeles police in 1991.

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Chainsmokers gig prompts inquiry over social distancing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New York's health commissioner seeks answers after footage shows crowds standing close together.

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Women working more paid hours as men work less https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Men are spending more time on childcare and housework than in the 1970s, but women still do the bulk.

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India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi is slowly reopening as the government starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions.

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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall.

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Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say.

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Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts.

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Coronavirus: UK quarantine restrictions unjust - Spain PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pedro Sánchez says most areas are safer than the UK, and he hopes for a rethink on the Covid rules.

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Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city.

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.

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Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.

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Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes.

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Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic.

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.

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‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal.

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Can this Californian prison save itself from Covid-19? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

San Quentin is battling a devastating coronavirus outbreak that critics say could have been avoided.

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Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases.

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson officially become Greek citizens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Hollywood stars are granted honorary citizenship for helping victims of a wildfire in Greece.

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Kansai Yamamoto: Japanese fashion designer dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yamamoto was known for mixing traditional Japanese designs with bright colours.

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Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each.

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Robert O'Brien, key Trump adviser, tests positive for Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

National security adviser Robert O'Brien is the highest-ranking aide known to become infected.

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France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new ecology minister says outside heating or air conditioning is an "ecological aberration".

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Israel and Hezbollah trade fire across Lebanon border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after days of heightened tension after a Hezbollah fighter was killed allegedly by Israel.

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Firefighter abseils down well to save trapped owl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rescuer had an oxygen mask and descended with ropes to save the bird.

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Mexico flooding: Tropical depression Hanna drenches north https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heavy rains from Hanna leave parts of the city of Monterrey in northern Mexico under water.

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Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Harry Harris removes his facial hair, which reminded some South Koreans of colonial rule.

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Chinese students in Australia targeted in virtual kidnapping scam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Students in Australia are coerced into faking their own kidnappings in the extortion scheme.

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Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UK imposed a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from Spain after a spike in infections.

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Arkansas's Tom Cotton says he rejects the idea that the US is systemically racist to its core.

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The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says.

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A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money.

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The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures.

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The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief.

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Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says.

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Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon.

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.

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South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition.

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India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope?

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As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals.

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A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him.

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Garrett Foster was pushing his fiancée's wheelchair when he was shot dead by someone in a car.

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Her career spanned more than 50 years and she was the last surviving star of Gone with the Wind.

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Star of Gone With the Wind was one of the last big names from Hollywood's golden era.

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Spain says new coronavirus cases are isolated, as the UK tells arriving passengers to self-isolate.

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Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two people were killed during a protest in Garissa sparked by the arrest of a murder suspect.

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Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information.

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Dozens of inmates fled after a group at Malmesbury Prison overpowered staff during exercise on Friday.

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Covid-19 is the latest enemy faced by families in Iraq, and it's overrunning its hospitals and cemeteries.

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An accidental shooting at a protest by heavily-armed militia injured three people.

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Marches in support of anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon were held across the US on Saturday.

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The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say.

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State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms.

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A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge.

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The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80.

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Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission.

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Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.

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Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling".

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The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

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Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media.

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How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy.

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How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips.

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Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the third Annual Latin American Foto Festival.

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After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap.

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Francisca and Constanza Torres and their three dogs, are planting seeds in areas of Chile devastated by wildfires.

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Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties.

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After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive.

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Protesters from Generation Identity held racist signs and lit flares outside Sira Sylla's office.

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The broadcaster became a national figure hosting talk shows with Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa.

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Its Catalonia region closes its nightlife as other nations eye increases in new infections warily.

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Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention.

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The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire.

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White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture".

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The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence".

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The Bangladeshi man criticised the treatment of undocumented workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US.

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The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical.

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A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

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The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances.

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Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black.

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Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next?

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Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

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The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

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On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end.

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With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.

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The temporary move comes after protesters attempted to topple a statue of the Italian explorer.

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Jessica Shuran Yu said her early training in China was overshadowed by beatings and verbal abuse.

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The inmates absconded while being transferred to court in Malmesbury, in an escape caught on camera.

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Moscow insists US and UK accusations that Russia has tested anti-satellite weaponry are "distorted".

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The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings.

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Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US bank will make a cash payment to the Malaysian government as part of the deal.

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Two friends agreed nearly 30 years ago that if one scooped the Powerball lottery they would split it.

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Why is a museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war?

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The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990.

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The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online sales.

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The US' leading expert in infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, opens the US baseball season with a ceremonial throw.

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Two recent cases have once again highlighted the problem of police brutality in the country.

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US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston.

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The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque.

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Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy.

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A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness.

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The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all.

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The new Star Wars and Avatar movies are pushed back a year while Mulan is postponed indefinitely.

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Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world.

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Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash.

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Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange.

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Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown.

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If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it?

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Swiss chocolate-maker Milka challenged the German bar's right to be the only square bar in Germany.

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Israel: 'Gay conversion' therapy ban bill passed by MPs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It becomes the first country in the Middle East to take steps to outlaw the controversial practice.

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President Buhari condemns the killings and vows to bring the gunmen to justice.

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Two men are investigated after 13 ancient amphoras are discovered during a routine inspection.

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Robert Ringo fell and broke his leg on a hike and did not have a way to communicate.

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The researcher lied about her military background, the FBI says, amid a row over Chinese consulates.

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The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official.

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No-one has officially died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers.

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Jewelers have been inspired by the pandemic to turn every day masks into something precious.

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China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket.

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Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Woody Johnson says media reports he made insensitive comments about race and gender are "false".

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Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority.

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Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn.

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Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump.

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Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years before.

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George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with multiple counts of tax evasion.

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Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules.

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Summer 2020 is a popular time for missions to Mars because of the way the planets align - but how long does it take to get there?

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The bizarre, fringe theory has surged in popularity in the US during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine.

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Thor and Jojo Rabbit filmmaker Taika Waititi tells BBC News what life has been like during lockdown

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For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return.

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For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful

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Mexico archaeology: Pre-Hispanic ruins found on mountaintop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts think the site, estimated to be 1,500 years old, was dedicated to the god of the underworld.

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Melvin Theuma was due to give evidence in court and police say his wounds were self-inflicted.

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Chicago violence: Fourteen mourners shot outside funeral home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The shooting comes amid a surge in violence and a threat by President Trump to send in federal agents.

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Erratic comments and a long-shot bid to become US president have raised questions about his welfare.

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US orders China to close Houston consulate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made.

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The Amazon-owned supermarket is accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks.

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The South African president says Mr Mlangeni's death signifies the end of a generational history.

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Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds.

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A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soccer League in spring 2022.

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Varavara Rao is a Maoist ideologue and poet who has espoused radical thinking and revolutionary ideas.

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Thousands have been rallying in Khabarovsk to demand their governor be returned for a fair trial.

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Real Madrid wrap up their first La Liga title in three years as they beat Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium.

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Huge waves have lashed the New South Wales coastline this week, causing erosion beneath homes.

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The UN says up to 265 million people could face starvation because of the impact of Covid-19.

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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explores how the life chances of indigenous Australians are rooted in colonialism.

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Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote.

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The marsupial has bred in the wild in New South Wales for the first time in a century.

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Jayden Libran has had loads of support on Simpsons fan sites - but is it enough to get him a job?

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More than half the children locked up in Australia are indigenous, despite making up only 3% of the population.

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The Nordic explorer who made Greenland a Danish colony is a divisive figure.

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Tributes were paid to the victims of the pandemic outside the Royal Palace in Madrid.

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Two officials have been removed after the Dalit couple attempted suicide by consuming pesticide.

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Johnny Depp's ex-fiancee says it is "impossible to believe" claims from Amber Heard that he was violent.

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As talks fail with Ethiopia, Sudan says water levels drop downstream and Egypt demands "clarification".

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Many Bolivian sex workers say they are using safe measures to return to work

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National security services say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research.

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One of the main ways companies send data from the EU to the US has been declared invalid by the ECJ.

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The hit US rapper says she's "grateful to be alive" after apparently being injured in the foot.

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Racing is suspended at the Del Mar track in California after 15 jockeys test positive for coronavirus.

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The heatwave would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study says.

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China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump.

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Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma.

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Thousands marched in the capital Baku and some attacked the parliament after clashes with Armenia.

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A spate of resignations follows details of harassment in the workplace in Russia's liberal media.

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The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes.

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President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there?

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The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods.

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The photographer's work returns to London on a massive scale.

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At least four Azeri troops die in two days of clashes with Armenia.

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Her representative dismissed Gough Whitlam without telling her first, newly released letters show.

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Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn.

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The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.

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How the British obsession with tea in the 1800s started the unique story of Hong Kong.

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The UAE's Hope probe will study the planet's weather and climate, in order to learn about its past.

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Boris Johnson and Donald Trump both publicly wore face masks for the first time. Why now?

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Nathan Law, who fled Hong Kong over China's new security law, says he is staying in the UK.

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Llamas' specially evolved small antibodies are the basis for a coronavirus treatment breakthrough.

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The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure.

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Drinks-maker Diageo, which makes Johnnie Walker, expects to trial the new packaging in 2021.

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Washington Redskins to retire controversial team name following review https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Washington team's decision follows a wave of calls to scrap the name long-criticised as racist.

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Indian papers resurfacing in French Alps could be from 1966 plane crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The newspapers, uncovered in the Mont Blanc glacier, report the landmark election of Indira Gandhi.

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While some back the government restrictions others say citizens are being blamed for state failures.

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Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19.

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The fugitive is reportedly heavily armed, with stolen police pistols and a bow and arrows.

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The move comes after the US sanctions Chinese officials for Beijing's actions in Xinjiang.

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Francois Camille Abello, 65, died in a suspected suicide in his cell in Jakarta, police say.

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Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham's Serge Aurier, shot dead in France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Christopher Aurier dies in hospital after being shot in the French city of Toulouse.

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Opec ministers are meeting this week amid signs of growing energy demand as coronavirus lockdowns ease.

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Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley.

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The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies aged 59.

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The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge.

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Faced with protests and attacks on statues, the Dutch are struggling with a legacy of racism.

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Indian women are struggling to access safe reproductive services because of Covid-19 restrictions.

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A 24-hour tally of 15,299 new coronavirus cases eclipses the worst rates seen in New York in April.

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The conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda leads by a tiny margin, according to an exit poll.

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Iran says equipment error and poor communication caused civilian plane to be shot down by military.

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Opposition leaders reject President Keïta's "nonsense" concessions as political unrest grows.

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A friend said constitutional law professor Xu Zhangrun was in good health.

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Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a mosque.

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Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ban on alcohol is lifted for non-Muslims, while the apostasy law and public flogging are scrapped.

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Hundreds of thousands of people vote despite fears that doing so may breach a new security law.

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Roger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ex-US special counsel Robert Mueller intervenes after President Trump commutes an aide's jail term.

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US President Trump is seen wearing a face mask for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The writer for host Tucker Carlson posted highly offensive messages online under the name CharlesXII.

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Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis.

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As China enforces new restrictions, some are turning to their British National (Overseas) passport.

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Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Spiritual care workers have been thrust onto the frontlines in new ways during this global pandemic.

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The desperate search for a cure has led people to 'harmful and ineffective' alternatives online.

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The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.

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Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The World Association of Churches says returning the Turkish landmark to a mosque is mistaken.

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Restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus meant fewer dignitaries were able to attend the ceremony.

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South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership.

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Shark kills teenage surfer in Australia's New South Wales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nearby by surfers rushed to his aid but first aid efforts on the beach failed to save his life.

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Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

World leaders address a memorial ceremony for the atrocity that saw 8,000 Muslim men killed.

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Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison.

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President Trump has commuted his former adviser's prison term, which had been due to begin next week.

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Coronavirus: Thrifty Germany takes on debt to rescue arts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Germany pours money into the arts as cultural life takes a battering from coronavirus.

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Argentina has been singled out for success but the situation could not be more different in Brazil.

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A Zimbabwean woman is campaigning to get the machine fixed to avoid a mastectomy.

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The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday.

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There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.

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We speak to the man who created the character of Villanelle, author Luke Jennings.

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Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera.

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Bosnian Serb and Serbian units systematically murdered 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica in July 1995.

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11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu is challenging ballet stereotypes.

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An Arab manufacturer of the popular dip sparks a backlash for supporting an Israeli LGBTQ group.

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Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny.

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The official denials come after several mysterious blasts hit the country in recent weeks.

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Swedish ex-ambassador Anna Lindstedt acquitted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anna Lindstedt is found not guilty of holding unauthorised talks with China.

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