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Friday, July 31, 2020

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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Thursday, July 30, 2020

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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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

'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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Monday, July 27, 2020

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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Black Lives Matter: Arkansas senator describes slavery as 'necessary evil' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Sunday, July 26, 2020

Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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: Police investigate shooting at Austin Black Lives Matter protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Olivia de Havilland, Golden Age of Hollywood star, dies at 104 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Obituary: Olivia de Havilland, star of Hollywood's Golden Age https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: 'I killed my mother with my own hands' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville Black militia protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Saturday, July 25, 2020

North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Latin American Foto Festival: Culture and coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The sisters regrowing forests helped by their dogs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Saving India's traditional rice varieties https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Paris police step up anti-noise patrols https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Sira Sylla: French President tweets support for targeted black MP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Regis Philbin, iconic US TV host, dies aged 88 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The stories you may have missed this week.

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Christopher Columbus statues temporarily removed in Chicago https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Jessica Shuran Yu: 'Dismay' after Singapore skater tells of training abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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South Africa escape: Manhunt launched for inmates on the run https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Russia satellite: Kremlin accuses US and UK of 'distorting' truth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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US lottery jackpot shared after 1992 handshake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hagia Sophia: Why is this museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci throws first pitch of US baseball season https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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What will it take to stop India's police brutality? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

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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Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Disney delays blockbuster films due to pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Germany's Ritter Sport wins square chocolate battle against Milka https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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NIgeria's Boko Haram crisis: Aid workers 'killed' in Borno state https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Roman jars found in Spanish seafood shop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hiker stranded for 40 hours in the desert films himself https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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India's diamond-studded response to the virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

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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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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How long does it take to get to Mars - and why is it so difficult? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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'I just love helping, I'm not ready to give it up' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Taika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Middleman critically wounded https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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What to say - and not to say - about Kanye West https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Amazon-owned Whole Foods in Black Lives Matter legal claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Andrew Mlangeni: Last Mandela co-accused dies aged 95 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A review into police conduct during five controversial strip-searches has called for an official apology.

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Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home.

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Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again.

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Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained.

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China.

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Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary.

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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm".

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Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections.

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Nile dam dispute: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan agree to resume talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Grand Renaissance Dam reservoir has been a source of huge diplomatic tension for almost a decade.

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Coronavirus: How the outbreak has hit tourism in Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Africa's tourism sector is battling to survive as coronavirus keeps away holidaymakers from abroad.

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Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's only ever been run by one party, but another is coming close to challenging its dominance.

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How deep are Britain and China's economic ties? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade.

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Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Animal rights campaigners are calling for the closure of hundreds of moon bear farms.

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Panama murder: Suspect charged after seven youths were killed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The victims were shot dead during a swimming trip while six other youths escaped.

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Greta Thunberg to donate one-million-euro humanitarian prize https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Campaigner Greta Thunberg says she will donate the money to projects that tackle the climate crisis.

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India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Confirmed cases are under 1% of the population, suggesting much more widespread infection.

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Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police are negotiating with the man in the western city of Lutsk, officials have said.

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Omar al-Bashir: Sudan's ex-president on trial for 1989 coup https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He is accused of overthrowing a democratically-elected government to assume power.

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Churchill's legacy leaves Indians questioning his hero status https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yogita Limaye explores how Indians are questioning more about the dark chapters of colonial history.

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Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Intelligence and Security Committee said the UK's close relationship with the US made it a priority.

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Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some accuse the singer of stoking Albanian nationalism, while others say she is defending people's rights.

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Woman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016.

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Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Talks ran into a fourth night, as nations worst hit by the virus clashed with those worried about costs.

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China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs.

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Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US.

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Portland protests: Trump threatens to send officers to more US cities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president said more officers would be sent to a number of cities run by "liberal Democrats".

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St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mark and Patricia McCloskey are charged with unlawful use of a weapon over the incident in St Louis.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: A day in the life of a contact tracer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC gained exclusive access to follow a small team of contact tracers in the city of Bloemfontein, South Africa.

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Halle shooting: Trial begins for Germany synagogue attack suspect https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 28-year-old suspect is accused of killing two people and attacking a synagogue in Halle.

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By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle.

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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app?

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'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition.

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UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Foreign Secretary says China's national security law is a "serious violation" of international obligations

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Sergei Furgal protests: Putin picks new governor after murder allegation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Governor Sergei Furgal of Khabarovsk has been replaced, after his arrest sparked mass demonstrations.

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Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial shows promise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

But more trials needed to prove this is enough to stop people being infected.

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Coronavirus: Masks mandatory in France amid fresh outbreaks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces amid hundreds of active clusters of Covid-19.

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Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young athletes in Japan have suffered physical, verbal and sexual abuse during training, a report by Human Rights Watch says.

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Missing Kansas dog makes 50-mile trip to old home in Missouri https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cleo, a four-year-old labrador, walks from Kansas to Missouri, leaving her owner "speechless".

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Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Monsoon rains caused flooding in several areas of India's capital Delhi on Sunday.

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Amber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row before we were married https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US actress Amber Heard takes the witness stand in ex-husband Johnny Depp's libel case.

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Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An attacker dressed as a FedEx driver is sought after the shooting at the home of judge Esther Salas.

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TikTok: 'We don't give user data to China' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A senior company official tells the BBC the video-sharing app is not "under the thumb" of the government.

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Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with Chinese territory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes amid rising tensions between London and Beijing over a controversial national security law.

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Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously.

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Sunday, July 19, 2020

Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining.

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Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019.

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New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They say their system could have given 16 hours warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019.

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US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine.

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Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A photo series highlights the challenges faced by those with visual impairment in Italy.

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Coronavirus: Lessons from 2008 for the class of 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Advice for people leaving education on how to handle employment prospects in the wake of coronavirus.

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The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A fake agent stole $6,000 from a teenager with ambitions to become a footballer - then he fought back.

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'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing.

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Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated.

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Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline.

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Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The sudden death of a 25-year-old activist has brought suicide into the spotlight.

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Portland protests: Mayor demands federal troops leave city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mayor Ted Wheeler accuses troops of "sharply escalating" protest-related violence.

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UAE ready for historic first mission to Mars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The United Arab Emirates is counting down to the launch of its Hope probe to the Red Planet.

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Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The package from Colombia was intercepted by Italian police at Milan Malpensa Airport.

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LeBron James rookie card sells for record $1.8m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A rare LeBron James trading card sells for a record $1.8m at auction - nearly doubling the previous record.

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Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eight one-horned rhinos have been killed after rains left 85% of the Kaziranga park under water.

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say people violated the measures but critics say the government is targeting the opposition.

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Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Rwandan refugee was responsible for closing up the cathedral the day before the fire.

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Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after a hashtag against their execution was used millions of times online.

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one-day rise in cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The territory will bring back strict lockdown measures, after more than 100 new infections.

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China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's ambassador to the UK is confronted with drone footage that appears to show Uighurs being blindfolded and led to trains.

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John Lewis: 'He was fighting for justice when it wasn't cool' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Atlanta residents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis.

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China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heavy rains have swept across China for weeks, from the southwest to the east coast.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As global cases rise by record numbers, EU leaders struggle to reach a deal on a recovery package.

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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests.

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Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The number of new cases has surpassed 250,000 in a day, the World Health Organization says.

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Coronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Buffets, beloved by many Americans, are rapidly changing their business model to adapt to the virus.

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'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited?

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Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19 kills more men than women, so why are they shunning protective masks the most?

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Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings.

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'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For 70 years Tony May knew nothing about where he came from, except that he'd been left on the bank of the Thames.

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The woman forced to flee her country for rapping. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iranian rapper Justina tells her story from exile after facing jail in her country, where women are banned from singing solo.

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Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour.

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Coronavirus: 'When coffins lined the streets of my hometown' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ecuadorean journalist Blanca Moncada was on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis in her town of Guayaquil.

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Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah: Kuwaiti emir hospitalised for medical checks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The crown prince will 'temporarily' take over some of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah's duties.

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Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stained glass windows and the grand organ were damaged by the fire in the 15th Century building.

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Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The region has the worst of Spain's 150 new clusters, prompting France to consider border closures.

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Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Andrei Kelin says "there is no sense" to claims Russian spies tried to steal coronavirus research.

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John Lewis: Former presidents join tributes to civil rights icon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former US presidents have paid tribute after the civil rights icon died of cancer, aged 80.

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China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has a small number of infections but strict counter-measures.

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Why I fell in love with Irish dancing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral.

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Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iran says the plane, which had 176 people on board, was mistaken for a cruise missile.

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Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UK consumers may unwittingly be buying meat linked to the destruction of the Amazon, experts say.

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Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Demonstrators say they are taking to the streets "because our governor was stolen from us".

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Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam.

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Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 60 firefighters are attending the scene after flames were seen billowing from the building.

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Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC takes a look at how Frankfurt is managing to record only 5-6 new coronavirus cases a day.

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December.

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Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Marichka Padalko simply put the tooth in her hand and continued presenting the news.

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US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property.

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My Money: 'My house looks happy' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings.

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Jeyaraj and Benicks: Why was a viral video on custodial deaths taken down? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Suchitra Ramadurai's Instagram video catapulted a case nationally - then disappeared from the internet.

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Week in pictures: 11-17 July 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus tests: Swabs don't damage the brain and other claims fact-checked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

False rumours that coronavirus tests can be harmful have circulated in several different languages.

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How a Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19 outbreaks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Markets have been virus hotspots in Colombia, so one of them is trying a new way to curb the spread.

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Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia.

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Nigeria's Zamfara state offers repentant bandits cows for AK-47s https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zamfara state's governor uses an original ploy to deal with a recent wave of bandit attacks.

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Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two days after the hack, Twitter says it is still checking if private data was compromised.

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Zindzi Mandela's family praised for revealing she had Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Cyril Ramaphosa says revealing Zindzi Mandela had the virus would encourage acceptance.

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Coronavirus: Georgia governor sues Atlanta over face mask rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes as Atlanta signalled it would defy an order barring the enforcement of public mask usage.

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China coronavirus: Most flights cut to Xinjiang after outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's government cancels hundreds of flights in and out of the area after new infections emerge.

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Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 cases cross one million https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After the US and Brazil, India is only the third country to record more than a million coronavirus cases.

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Coronavirus aid: California man arrested over fraud claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 40-year-old Californian is accused of pocketing $8m and gambling much of the funds in Las Vegas.

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Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michigan's supreme court says it will review the original family court ruling against 'Grace'.

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Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Sergei Furgal: The arrest fuelling anti-Moscow anger in Russia's far east https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Why can’t Egypt and Ethiopia agree on the Nile dam? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A look behind the fraught stand-off over a controversial new dam on the Blue Nile.

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Real Madrid win La Liga for 34th time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Thursday, July 16, 2020

New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3bn appeal for pandemic fight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there."

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

Hopes of reaching an agreement are not high, but some countries say they need urgent funding.

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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there."

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India coronavirus: Delhi breathes again as Covid-19 cases dip https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's capital lost control of the pandemic but now cases are plummeting. Can we trust the data?

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Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The bilbies ‘thriving’ after a 100-year absence in New South Wales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The Simpsons: The black actor hoping his impressions get him a job https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hans Egede: Greenland votes on colonial Danish statue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Spanish king leads memorial to victims of Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Anger over video of Indian police attacking Dalit couple https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Johnny Depp was never violent to me, says ex-partner Winona Ryder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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In pictures: Severe floods engulf eastern China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Water levels at Poyang lake, in China's eastern Jiangxi province, are at a record high.

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River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Bolivian sex workers using raincoats to keep 'safe' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Russian hackers target coronavirus vaccine research https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US media earlier reported the Trump administration was considering a travel ban on party members.

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President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pair shared endorsements for the Hispanic food brand on social media, prompting ethics concerns.

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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stills was one of 87 people detained during protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor.

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Megan Thee Stallion 'suffered gunshot wounds', apparently injuring foot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Del Mar: Racing suspended as 15 jockeys at US track test positive for coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The search engine giant's $4.5bn bet comes after Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm bought stakes in Jio.

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Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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 replaced as Trump's campaign manager https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Seven countries with big (and small) population problems https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A look at seven countries facing dramatic population changes - and how they are tackling the problem.

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Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From star-gazing to Nintendo workouts - people facing lockdown again share what's keeping them sane.

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India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kuwait's expat quota bill, if approved, will force nearly 800,000 Indians to return home.

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My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Say Her Name: 'Black women are killed by police too' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The campaign group Say Her Name believes deaths of black women at the hands of police are overlooked.

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River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials confirm satellite images showing water levels rising - despite failed talks with Egypt and Sudan.

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Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town has head removed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The statue had been targeted before amid anger in South Africa at monuments to colonialism.

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Bushehr port: Seven ships ablaze in latest Iran mystery fires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The incident in the port of Bushehr follows a series of fires and explosions in the country.

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US-China: Pompeo dog photo has netizens asking if US is toying with China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US secretary of state's photo of his dog with her toys may carry a message for Xi Jinping.

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Viola Davis: I betrayed myself and my people in The Help https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Oscar-nominated 2011 film was created in the "cesspool of systemic racism", the actress says.

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Kenyan 12-year old girl married to two men within a month https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities in Kenya's Narok country rescued the child and are searching for her father and the two men.

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Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Assam: Fifty dead and two million hit by India monsoon floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heavy rain has submerged villages across Assam state, with tigers and rhinos also badly affected.

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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat.

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Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: 'I was physically and sexually abused' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Nigeria takes a serious look at sexual assault and the way women are treated, six-time Olympic table tennis great Funke Oshonaike talks for the first time about her experience.

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Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Beijing strongly condemns the US move to end Hong Kong's special trade status and target officials.

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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police arrest a man in Sarpsborg, south-east of the capital Oslo, after three women were attacked.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies.

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Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son.

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New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The paper warns the city's new security law is undermining Hong Kong as a global media hub.

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Coronavirus chaos: Inside South Africa's 'hospitals of horrors' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BBC investigation exposes chronic failures in the health system in one of the poorest areas.

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Could US or UK ban TikTok? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the short-video app already banned in India, Sophia Smith Galer looks at whether the UK or the US could be next.

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Coronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With no clear path to reopening, New York's boxing gyms fear they may never return after the pandemic.

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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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David LaChapelle's London shopfront exhibition opens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Bastille Day: France honours health workers amid pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is no parade and the audience is being socially distanced amid the ongoing pandemic.

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Iran executes man convicted of selling missile information to CIA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ex-defence ministry employee was accused of selling information about Iran's missile programme.

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Ghislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The British socialite denies grooming underage girls for the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Naya Rivera: Glee cast and other stars pay tribute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lea Michele and Jane Lynch are among those paying respect, after the actress's death was confirmed.

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Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The location of ruler Axayácatl's palace was later used by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.

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Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, rape and making girls marry militants.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Jenny Hocking: The Australian historian who took on the Palace and won https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's PM was sacked in 1975 under a murky legal decision which has only now been fully revealed.

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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods?

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Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Law enforcement agencies are battling to break foreign-linked criminal syndicates.

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Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels.

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US Supreme Court allows federal executions to resume https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The court clears the way for the first executions of federal prisoners in 17 years.

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Monday, July 13, 2020

Gough Whitlam: Queen not told in advance of Australia PM's sacking, letters show https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Brazil: Outrage over São Paulo policeman stepping on woman's neck https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pictures are broadcast on TV showing a police officer stepping on the neck of a black woman.

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Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Tea, drugs and war: Hong Kong's British history explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Florida is becoming the new US epicentre - but what's behind the rising case counts?

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The woman leading the first Arab interplanetary mission https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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South Asian anti-black racism: 'We don't marry black people' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amit's relationship with Michelle was a secret for years because he feared his family's reaction.

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Coronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Will women have to work harder after the pandemic? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Women often say they have to work harder to prove themselves than men - will Covid-19 turn back the clock for women's careers?

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Yemen war: Tortured for supporting the 'wrong' side https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Disappearances and brutality have become hallmarks of the fighting in Yemen, documented cases show.

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Coronavirus: White House targets US disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A memo leaked over the weekend said several officials were "concerned" by Dr Fauci's past comments.

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Nathan Law: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist reveals he's in London https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Llamas provide key to coronavirus immune therapy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Johnnie Walker to be sold in paper bottles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Coronavirus: South Africans divided over second alcohol ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Yves Rausch: German police hunt 'dangerous Rambo' in Black Forest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Xinjiang: Rubio and Cruz hit with tit-for-tat China sanctions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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French man accused of molesting hundreds of children dies in Indonesia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Dead Seoul mayor accused of sexual harassment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The alleged victim said the harassment included the mayor of Seoul sending semi-naked pictures.

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Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, dies aged 57 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actress and wife of John Travolta died after a "two-year battle with breast cancer", he says.

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Sunday, July 12, 2020

Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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India's growing Covid-19 waste challenges workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions are using gloves and masks but safely discarding them is proving to be challenge.

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Wounds of Dutch history expose deep racial divide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The women who can't get an abortion in lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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The woman who wants to make kids better with money https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Louise Hill is the founder of GoHenry, which provides prepaid debit cards for children.

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Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates.

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Coronavirus: Florida sets new state daily case record of 15,299 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Poland's Duda holds slim lead in presidential election, exit poll suggests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Iran plane crash: 'Human error' to blame for downing of Ukrainian jet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Mali opposition rejects President Keïta's concessions amid unrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Xu Zhangrun: Outspoken professor freed after six days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Southern China hit by heavy flooding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's flood response alert has been raised to the second highest level.

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Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19.

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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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Hong Kong: Opposition primaries draw thousands despite security law fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The run-off election is seen as a fierce liberal-conservative battle for the country's future.

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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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Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Saturday, July 11, 2020

Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On 8 June protesters set up a police-free protest zone in the city. Less than a month later, it had been dismantled.

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

Colleagues say Ivan Safronov's arrest for spying is absurd and it has prompted talk of "spy mania".

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Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On 7 June, an astonishing 117 murders were recorded, making it the most violent day of the year so far.

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Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Srebrenica: Scaled-back ceremony marks 25 years since massacre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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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Jada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were talking on her Facebook chat show Red Table Talk.

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ICYMI: 'Twin' elephants and balloon-powered internet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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

Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings.

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Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Roger Stone reacts to President Trump's clemency decision https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Friday, July 10, 2020

'Our Irish island is the last stop before America' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A couple from Dublin has set up home on Great Blasket Island off the cost of County Kerry.

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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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Trump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This court has been billed the most conservative in modern history. But does it vote that way?

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Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman's struggle to avoid mastectomy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly.

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Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One is a Catholic social conservative, the other a pro-LGBT mayor. Who will win on Sunday?

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Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre 25 years on - in pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Nigeria: 11-year old dancer challenges ballet stereotypes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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LGBTQ rights: Arab Israelis call for tahini-maker boycott https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Coronavirus: Tourists light on the ground at the Vatican https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Quentin Somerville gets to see the Sistine Chapel without the crowds.

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Iran explosions: Officials deny reports of fresh blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Hushpuppi's lawyer says FBI 'kidnapped' Nigerian Instagrammer from Dubai https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Hushpuppi", who posts about his extravagant lifestyle, is accused of multimillion-dollar fraud.

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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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