Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper.

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JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students.

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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Saudi king sacks defence officials https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.

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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.

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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.

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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.

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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Prashant Bhushan: India finds an unlikely hero in lawyer-activist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prashant Bhushan refused to apologise to the Supreme Court and got a symbolic one-rupee fine.

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Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year.

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Ron Jeremy: Adult star faces more rape and sexual assault charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 67-year-old, one of the biggest pornography stars, is accused of attacking a total of 17 women.

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Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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Coronavirus: Tango competitors take to the living room floor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Buenos Aires World Tango Championship took place online because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: US passes six million Covid-19 cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 183,000 people in the US have now died, almost a quarter of the world's Covid-19 tally.

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US election: Biden accuses 'weak' Trump of stoking violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His comments come as the rival candidates clash over unrest in Portland, where a man was shot dead.

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Trudeau condemns toppling of Canada's first PM as 'vandalism' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The statue of Canada's first PM, Sir John A Macdonald, was pulled down by activists over the weekend.

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Europe's migrant crisis: Is Greece still a gateway to Europe? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Migrant numbers are rising again, but Greece does not want to be seen as a gateway to Europe.

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Cheng Lei: Australian anchor on Chinese TV detained in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen, worked as a news presenter for government run CGTN in Beijing.

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Pranab Mukherjee: Former India president dies after Covid diagnosis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pranab Mukherjee had a long political career and also served on the boards of IMF and World Bank.

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Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year.

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French magazine condemned for showing MP Danièle Obono as slave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide was depicted in a film.

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Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia's, will ask for volunteers in the coming days.

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader 'to address UN Security Council' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya will reportedly brief the Security Council on Friday as protests continue.

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China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China, as bilateral tensions grow.

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India accuses China of 'border violation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks.

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Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The first commercial flight marks a major step in normalising ties between the two countries.

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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

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Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

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Belarus protest: Dozens arrested at mass rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's been gripped by mass protests since the August election, widely thought to have been rigged.

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Lebanon: Mustapha Adib front-runner for PM after Beirut blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government quit this month following an explosion in the capital that killed at least 200 people.

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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther director Ryan Coogler pays emotional tribute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"The ancestors spoke through him," says Ryan Coogler in a long and loving tribute to the star.

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Girl thrown into air by kite in Taiwan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The three-year-old escaped with minor injuries after being lifted into the air by a gust of wind.

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Alaphilippe wins Tour de France stage in sprint https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey in Nice.

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward's release clause remains valid, says La Liga https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, says La Liga.

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Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.

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French spying: Senior army officer investigated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The officer is stationed with Nato in Italy and is suspected of spying for Russia, sources say.

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Woman arrested for naked video on India's Lakshman Jhula bridge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woman faces charges under India's internet law over the incident on the Lakshman Jhula bridge.

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Split emerges among top male tennis players https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novak Djokovic quits as president of the ATP player council to front a new association aiming to increase the power of the players.

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Belarus: Heavy security for anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Riot police cordon off the main square in the centre of Minsk as columns of people march towards it.

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Montenegro election: Long-ruling party faces tough challenge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia.

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Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions.

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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as protesters clash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland.

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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.

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Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities.

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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

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Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.

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'They wanted to drown me at birth - now I'm a poet' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kuli Kohli has always used writing as a means of escape from the prejudice she has experienced as an Asian woman with cerebral palsy.

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Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights.

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Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.

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Migrant rescue: Dozens evacuated from overloaded Banksy ship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Louise Michel had sought help saying it had rescued so many people it was unable to move safely.

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ICYMI: Aquarium art and crop portraits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Plus a newborn puma and pioneering women statues in our round-up of stories you may have missed this week.

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Chadwick Boseman: Tributes pour in for Black Panther actor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Celebrities, civil rights activists and fans share what the actor's life and work mean to them.

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Fire breaks out in Madrid tower block https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 20 teams of fightfighers helped bring the blaze under control.

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Germany coronavirus: 'Anti-corona' protest in Berlin draws thousands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The protesters, who say Germany's restrictions are "anti-freedom", did not observe social distancing.

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Migrant rescue: UN urges help for Banksy ship and two others in Mediterranean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 400 rescued migrants on three ships in the Mediterranean must be allowed to disembark, it says.

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Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

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Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the clean-up from Hurricane Laura begins, up to 400,000 Louisiana residents remain without power.

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Belarus: Journalists covering protests stripped of accreditation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Journalists reporting for the BBC's Russian service are among those to lose their accreditation.

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Protest against Koran-burning turns violent in Sweden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 300 people clashed with police in Malmo, after far-right extremists burned a Koran.

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US Open 2020 preview: Serena Williams, Andy Murray & Novak Djokovic head Grand Slam return https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For the first time since the world was gripped by coronavirus, one of the four major tournaments is taking place when the US Open starts on Monday.

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Nathaniel Julius: South Africa police arrested for killing teen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nathaniel Julius, who had Down's syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says.

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Mercy Baguma's family cancels memorial service https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The father of a Ugandan woman found dead in Glasgow says the family is awaiting more information about her death.

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Tito Mboweni: South Africa's finance minster known for a Twitter roast chicken fail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Africa's Tito Mboweni is fearless on Twitter, rowing with officials and sharing cooking skills.

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Chadwick Boseman: Five things to know about the Black Panther star https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer aged 43.

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Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface.

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Chadwick Boseman: How Black Panther inspired children and adults https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther film helped many find their inner superhero.

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March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come.

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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.

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Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus.

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Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states.

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Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.

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Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

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Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state.

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Coronavirus: Getting a flying fix without going abroad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the coronavirus impacting international air travel, there are ways to get a flying fix.

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Shinzo Abe: Japan's hawkish PM known for 'Abenomics' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Japan's longest-serving PM, Shinzo Abe tried to stimulate its economy and drop a pacifist stance.

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NFL club Baltimore Ravens promise to 'drive change now' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NFL side the Baltimore Ravens say the United States must tackle racism "head-on" and promise to use their platform to "drive change now".

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Karachi floods: Pakistan's biggest city hit by record rain and heavy floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan is seeing the worst monsoon rain on record and Karachi has been hit by devastating flooding.

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R. Kelly was 'attacked in jail', says his lawyer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The R&B singer was said to be sitting on his bed when a fellow inmate assaulted him.

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JK Rowling returns award after Kerry Kennedy criticism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The author has given back a gong associated with the US Kennedy family, as the gender row continues.

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Trump speech: President lays out re-election agenda https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump spoke for a record breaking 70 minutes - and set out what he would do if he wins a second term.

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Trump’s speech: From ‘criteria met’ to ‘falsehoods and lies’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This is what happened when four strangers came together to watch President Trump's address.

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Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and Texas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The category four storm was one of the strongest to ever hit the region before it was downgraded.

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Shinzo Abe, Japan's PM, to resign for health reasons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign for health reasons, officials from his party say.

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RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness".

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NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row.

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UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli.

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Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water.

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Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda.

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Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha.

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Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty International accuses police of rights abuses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amnesty International finds police beat protesters and rioted with Hindu mobs against Muslims.

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Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

To many Japanese, discrimination against black people has been a foreign problem, but things are changing.

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Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.

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Colombia ex-leader Uribe's detention splits generations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Loyal supporters defend Álvaro Uribe to the hilt but younger Colombians want a fresh start.

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Sushant Singh Rajput: Rhea Chakraborty on 'media trial' after Bollywood star's death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rhea Chakraborty is facing a hate campaign after the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput.

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March on Washington: Protesters reflect on the significance of the march this year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four protesters prepare to take part in this year's march at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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MLK, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah’s daughters discuss racial justice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The daughters of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah discuss Black Lives Matter.

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Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new season of Epic's popular game does not - and will not - appear on any Apple devices.

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Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hurricane Laura makes landfall shortly after midnight local time (05:00 GMT) near the district of Cameron, in Louisiana.

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom announce birth of first child Daisy Dove Bloom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The couple said they were "floating with love and wonder" after the arrival of Daisy Dove Bloom.

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West Mathewson: South African conservationist killed by white lions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say two lions attacked the South African lodge owner while his wife looked on helplessly.

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Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The category four storm is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" surge as it moves inland in the US.

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Naomi Osaka leaves WTA tournament over Blake shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The WTA New York tournament is suspended after Osaka withdraws in a protest over US police violence.

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Tanya Day: Aboriginal death in custody decision 'devastates' relatives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tanya Day's relatives say police should be prosecuted over her preventable death in custody.

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RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness.

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TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions.

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India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus.

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Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines.

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NBA, MLB and MLS postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks' walkout over Jacob Blake shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After Milwaukee Bucks cancelled a fixture over the shooting of Jacob Blake, other basketball, football, tennis and soccer players follow suit.

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Christchurch shooting: Gunman given life without parole https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brenton Tarrant, 29, shot dead 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch in March last year.

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Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate.

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Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

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Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited.

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India NEET, JEE exams: 'Conducting these exams will be a giant mistake' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian students are demanding that competitive college exams be postponed due to the pandemic.

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Why Navalny’s team sees Kremlin's hands in attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activists do not doubt the Russian opposition figure was targeted for his political work.

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Blueberry farmers warn of 'disaster' crop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wild blueberry farmers in the US state of Maine are now facing numerous challenges.

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Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved.

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Adult industry workers surviving the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sex industry workers from Taiwan, Argentina and India share their struggles because of Covid restrictions.

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Rowley Shoals: The bleached Australian reef and a Covid challenge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When coral bleaching was suspected in a pristine reef, scientists turned to some unlikely surveyors.

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Rising Phoenix: Paralympics documentary 'will make you angry and upset' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New documentary Rising Phoenix focuses on the history and impact of the Paralympic Games.

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Mauritius oil spill: Dead dolphins found after shipwreck https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The discovery of 13 dead dolphins causes much sadness and anger among locals.

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In pictures: Mexico school classes resume on TV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With many families having no access to the internet, lessons are being taught via TV.

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Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods kill dozens, damage homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The flash flooding hit the northern city of Charikar as people were sleeping.

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Iran nuclear deal: UN rejects US bid to 'snapback' Iran sanctions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US envoy accuses other Security Council members of "standing in the company of terrorists".

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Srebrenica: Ratko Mladic to address appeal judges directly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former Bosnian Serb commander is appealing against his conviction for genocide over Srebrenica.

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Jacob Blake: 'Three shot' during third night of Wisconsin unrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People are protesting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake.

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Christchurch shooting: Grief and defiance as victims confront gunman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Almost 100 survivors and relatives of victims confronted Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant.

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Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong.

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Usain Bolt: Jamaican sprinter tests positive for coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, his agent confirms.

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Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Despite rumours over his health, the North Korean leaders appears well and in charge.

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RNC 2020: What young Republicans think of Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC spoke to young Republicans in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election.

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Jacob Blake shooting: 'I'm not sad. I'm not sorry. I'm angry' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jacob Blake's sister says that she is numb after years of seeing black people shot by police.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested over Yuen Long https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One is accused of rioting, over the 2019 incident which saw protesters attacked at Yuen Long station.

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Ant IPO: China's mighty financial group heads for a mega market debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Little known in the West, China's dominant mobile payment firm is tipped for the world's biggest IPO.

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Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up.

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RNC 2020: Melania Trump to take centre stage on second night https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The party conference's second night will also hear from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump.

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Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings.

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Fears of a serial killer in South African farm community https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered.

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Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future.

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Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't.

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US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling".

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Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mrs Beaini has lived in the same Beirut house for more than 60 years, but she can't afford repairs.

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WindowSwap: ‘I think we all are explorers in our own ways’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People from around the world are sharing videos of what’s outside their windows.

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Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain found guilty in Greece https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees and insult after his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos.

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Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Storms Laura and Marco have already ripped through the Caribbean, killing at least 20 people.

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Greta Thunberg: What she did during her year-long school break https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 17-year-old has gone back to education after a year of climate change activism.

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Jacob Blake: Father says man shot in Wisconsin is 'paralysed' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jacob Blake is in hospital after being shot multiple times by officers in Wisconsin on Sunday.

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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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Alexei Navalny: Kremlin dismisses accusations against Putin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia says no investigation is needed yet as no poisoning of the fierce critic has been proven.

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Mike Pompeo lands in Sudan after 'historic' flight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The visit comes as the Secretary of State urged more Arab states to make a peace deal with Israel.

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Saba Sahar: Afghan actress and film director shot in Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saba Sahar, an outspoken voice on women's rights, was going to work when a gunman fired on her car.

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Covid-19: South Korea closes Seoul schools amid rise in cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Almost all students in the greater Seoul area, home to 25 million people, will now take classes online.

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KFC drops Finger Lickin' Good slogan amid coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fast food giant says the slogan will be paused as it "doesn't quite fit" during the pandemic.

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Bosnian war: Ratko Mladic appeals against genocide conviction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ratko Mladic led forces during the 1990s Bosnian war and was jailed for life in 2017.

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Coronavirus restrictions 'severely hampering' South Asia flood relief https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Humanitarian agencies warn that coronavirus restrictions are slowing down Monsoon relief efforts.

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Africa to be declared free of wild polio in 'milestone' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rumours and misinformation about the vaccine slowed down immunisation efforts.

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RNC 2020: Black speakers praise Trump and reject Democrats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A series of African-American speakers reject Democratic claims that President Trump is racist.

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Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The social media giant is preparing legal action to challenge Bangkok's pressure to block the group.

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Coronavirus: Bali closed to foreign tourists until end of 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Indonesian island scraps plans to open up to foreigners next month, over virus concerns.

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Australia fires: Similar or worse disasters 'will happen again' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a disaster "not seen in Australia in recorded history", an inquiry makes dozens of recommendations.

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Trump: US and China hold 'constructive' trade talks after delay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump had previously postponed the trade meeting as he didn't "want to talk to China right now."

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Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine.

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Republican National Convention: Trump warns of 'rigged election' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He opens the Republican conference with disputed claims that the election could be stolen.

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Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians?

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Coronavirus in Kenya: How it turned classrooms into chicken coops https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close.

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Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A judge in Paraguay releases the footballer after his detention for a forged passport.

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Kenosha shooting: US police shooting of black man sparks protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests have erupted in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot a black man many times in the back.

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Israeli youths unearth 1,100-year-old gold coins from Abbasid era https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Volunteers at an archaeological dig find 425 coins, enough to buy a mansion when they were buried.

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Belarus detains opposition figures after Minsk mass rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The latest detentions come amid a border row with neighbouring Lithuania.

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Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters".

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BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period.

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Kellyanne Conway: Key moments from her White House career https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president's adviser has announced she is stepping down from her role at the end of August.

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South Korea on brink of nationwide virus outbreak, officials warn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country held up as a model for its response to Covid-19 is facing a dangerous new surge.

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Sonia Gandhi to step down as leader of India's Congress party https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

She has asked the Congress party to elect a new leader following a letter by a group of dissidents.

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Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A curfew is imposed on the city of Kenosha in the US state, after the man is seriously injured.

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Police make 148 arrests after clashes following PSG Champions League defeat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

French police made 148 arrests following riots in the capital after Paris St-Germain's 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

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Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ms Conway says she is stepping down at the end of August to give her children "less drama, more mama".

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Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 15-year-old vanished from her room during a family holiday last year at a Malaysian resort.

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Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.

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US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.

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Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart.

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Ten countries kept out Covid. But did they win? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19 has infected almost every country in the world – apart from 10. So what do they do now?

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Republican National Convention: What is happening this year? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

We answer all your questions, including who is expected to speak and how Covid-19 has affected plans.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Whistleblower questions winter tent deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Suspected Covid-19 patients were routinely left in an open tent, in sub-zero temperatures, the BBC finds.

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Q&A: What is GolfGate and why is it causing Ireland problems? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The golf dinner that led to recriminations, resignations and the recall of the Irish parliament.

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The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.

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Panorama investigation: The detainees held 'hostage' in Iran https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anoosheh and Nizar were arrested on separate occasions for spying in Iran, charges they both deny.

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Paris: 'World’s largest urban rooftop farm' in progress https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A company in Paris is transforming roofs and abandoned urban areas into spaces covered in plants.

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North Korea propaganda: New faces but old messages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pyongyang is believed to be behind several new YouTube and Twitter accounts aimed at foreign audiences.

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Eilat rape allegations: Tel Aviv covers over Peeping Toms beach mural https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Israeli city paints over an old mural amid heightened awareness of sexual violence against women.

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Belarus opposition holds mass rally in Minsk despite ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tens of thousands gather in Minsk, as pressure on President Lukashenko shows no sign of easing.

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California wildfires seen from a plane as Trump declares major disaster https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster and released federal aid.

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Donald Trump's sister says he's an 'unprincipled phoney' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Recordings reveal Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge, saying her brother "has no principles".

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Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant faces sentencing hearing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brenton Tarrant has admitted killing 51 people and wounding dozens more at two New Zealand mosques.

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Iran plane crash: Cockpit exchange recorded after missile hit Ukraine jet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

All 176 people aboard a Ukrainian plane were killed when it was mistakenly downed by Iran in January.

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Thomas Restobar Club: Crush kills 13 as Peru police raid party violating lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The crush happens as revellers try to leave a nightclub in the capital Lima.

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Miroslava Breach murder: Mexico jails man who ordered journalist's death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man who ordered the killing of Miroslava Breach in 2017 receives rare 50-year sentence.

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California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One fire tearing through the state is the third largest California has ever seen.

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Coronavirus: Is the US the worst-hit country for deaths? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump says the death rate in the US is lower than elsewhere - what does the data show?

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Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck.

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US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms.

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Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe.

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Coronavirus vaccine: Short cuts and allegations of dirty tricks in race to be first https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia, China, the US and UK see a vaccine as a projection of their scientific prowess.

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'It's a scary time for stand-up comedians' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts are making the best of a bad situation online, but for how long?

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Belarus: What lies behind the protests? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mass strikes and protests have been continuing in Belarus, following disputed elections on 9 August.

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja.

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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003.

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Belarus protests: Mum's search for detained teenage poll observer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Darina, 19, was seized while monitoring voting in the disputed election. Her mum couldn't find her.

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Christchurch mosque attacks: 'I'm close to forgiving, but not there yet' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The wife of a man killed in the Christchurch attacks is preparing to attend the gunman's sentencing.

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China-US comedians: 'We hope jokes travel faster than the virus’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Comedians Jesse Appell in the United States and Tony Chou in China caught up online during the pandemic.

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US Postal Service: House agrees election cash boost https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democrats fear cost-cutting measures will hamper mail-in voting - a key issue in November's election.

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Beirut glass artist's years of work shattered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many of Beirut's painstakingly restored stained glass windows were destroyed in moments in the massive blast.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Children aged 12 and over should wear masks - WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UN health body says there is some evidence teenagers can infect others in the same way as adults.

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Masked Singer Australia suspended after seven crew test positive for Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian version's entire production team, including celebrities, are now in self-isolation.

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Oradour-sur-Glane: France's best-known Nazi massacre site vandalised https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Macron condemns the "unspeakable" act at Oradour-sur-Glane, where 642 people were killed.

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Fredie Blom: 'World's oldest man' dies aged 116 in South Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified.

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Coronavirus: Germany puts on crowded 'study concerts' with Tim Bendzko https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists are using Saturday's three concerts to explore ways of holding mass indoor events safely.

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ICYMI: Leopard cubs in unlikely places and baby pandas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Baby pandas, leopard cubs and Europe's biggest mural. Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Iraqi activist killing: Why are so many being targeted? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Riham Yaqoob was the face of many local anti-government protests, why are activists being targeted?

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Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life sentence.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique".

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Belarus unrest: Opposition leader says Belarusian people must not stop now https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the people must continue fighting.

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia.

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Viktor Tsoi: How a 33-year-old song became an anthem for change in Belarus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For anyone watching the protests in Belarus, there is one song that keeps being heard in the crowds.

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Syrian refugees left feeling helpless - again - by Beirut blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon were among those worst affected by the disaster.

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Nile dam row: Ethiopia's pop stars hit out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The battle with Egypt over who has rights to the waters of the River Nile is played out by musicians.

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Coronavirus: Historic Bratislava counts cost of closed borders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Slovakia was praised for its swift response to Covid-19, but its tourist industry is paying the price.

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Brexit: The EU and UK are locked in last-minute power play https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Time is running out for Brussels and London to reach a post-Brexit trade deal.

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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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19th amendment: A 100-year milestone for women... and what comes next https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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The last meals of US prisoners on death row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Photographer Jackie Black recreated the meals requested by US prisoners before they were executed.

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Mali's coup is cheered at home but upsets neighbours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Crowds cheered the ousting of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta but regional allies are not happy.

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Libya crisis: Rival authorities announce ceasefire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The announcement for a nation riven by violence since 2011 is hailed by the UN.

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Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns for attending golf dinner https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dara Calleary had been in post for a month after Barry Cowen was sacked over a drink-driving scandal.

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Brexit: UK-EU trade deal 'seems unlikely' says Michel Barnier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bloc's negotiator says talks are "going backwards" as the UK says "little progress" has been made.

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Belarus strikes must continue and grow, opposition leader says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's plea comes as allies are being questioned by prosecutors.

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China floods: World's biggest dam nears capacity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Record floods hit China's Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River with millions of people affected.

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Joe Biden's speech 'lots of sweetness and light' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Trump voter and three Biden voters react to the former vice-president's nomination speech together.

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Brayden Harrington: Joe Biden and the boy with the stutter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Teenager Brayden Harrington delivers the "speech of the night" at the Democratic convention.

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Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses and face paint https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that "appropriates American Indian cultures" at their home stadium.

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Veep star mixes politics and comedy at convention https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Veep star and host of Joe Biden's convention night poked fun at President Trump - but was she funny?

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Alibaba tells Trump we 'support American brands' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

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Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds.

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.

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DNC 2020: We will overcome this season of darkness - Joe Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division".

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Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.

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Lyft and Uber receive reprieve in California employment rights row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The companies have appealed a court ruling to classify their drivers as employees, not contractors.

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Coronavirus: Youthful Pakistan appears to avoid worst of pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours.

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Coronavirus: Why Spain is seeing second wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spain has Europe's fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns.

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Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 August 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Warakurna: How an all-Aboriginal police station brought 'huge' change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Western Australia's first Indigenous-run police station has helped to transform lives, elders say.

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Mali: Five factors that made the coup more likely https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five factors that made the coup against former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta more likely.

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Belarus opens criminal case against opposition leaders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The chief prosecutor accuses the opposition's Coordination Council of trying to seize power.

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Kim Jong-un gives sister Yo-jong 'more responsibilities' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kim Yo-jong has reportedly been given responsibility for North Korean policy towards the US.

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Female Iraqi activist killed in Basra as gunmen target protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The killing of Riham Yaqoob was the third such attack on local anti-government protesters in a week.

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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend asks fans to find his first car https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Indian cricket legend says he misses his Maruti 800 and 'would like to get it back'.

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China clamps down on over-eating influencers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers.

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Thom Brennaman: Cincinnati Reds suspend broadcaster for homophobic slur https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Cincinnati Reds baseball team suspend commentator Thom Brennaman after he broadcasted a homophobic comment that he believed was off air.

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Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment.

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Kamala Harris speech: What was the verdict on how she did? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The California senator made history to formally accept the Democratic VP nomination. How did she do?

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Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite the family’s request.

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Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On a night that crowned the vice-presidential nominee, the party had choice words for the commander-in-chief.

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DNC 2020: Kamala Harris blasts Trump 'failure of leadership' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The California senator accepts the vice-presidential nomination with an attack on the US president.

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QAnon: Trump lauds bizarre conspiracy theory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president said he did not know much about the online group, except that its adherents like him.

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Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots.

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital after falling ill on a flight, his spokeswoman says.

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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China.

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Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention.

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Anon Nampa: Thai lawyer arrested over monarchy protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anon Nampa has been a leading figure in unprecedented calls for reform of the powerful institution.

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Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed.

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Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US president will say his Republican successor "hasn't grown into the job because he can't."

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The king, his lover - and the elephant in the palace https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein speaks out about a multi-million euro gift from Spain's ex-king and an ill-fated elephant hunt.

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US Election 2020: Kamala Harris targeted by false conspiracy theories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Democratic vice-presidential nominee has been subjected to lots of false claims on social media.

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The animals at risk from Alaska oil drilling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake?

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Gunjan Saxena: India female pilot’s war biopic flies into a row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gunjan Saxena, the female pilot who played a starring role in the Kargil conflict, sets the record straight.

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Germany train incident: Eritrean on trial for boy's Frankfurt death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An eight-year-old boy was killed in the attack at Frankfurt's main railway station last July.

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Berlin motorway crashes 'a possible terror attack' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Man rams several vehicles on a motorway in what prosecutors suspect was an Islamist-motivated attack.

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Cuba Gooding Jr accused of raping woman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Oscar-winning actor is alleged to have assaulted the unnamed woman in New York in 2013.

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Britney Spears asks court to remove dad's control over personal life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The singer's father Jamie has acted as her legal conservator for 12 years.

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Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja.

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China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 100,000 people are also evacuated as the worst flooding in decades hits the region.

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

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Trump campaign Russia contacts were 'grave threat', says Senate report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Republican-led Senate committee says the Trump campaign's Russia links were an intelligence threat.

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South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new 'crisis' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bars and museums in and around Seoul are closed amid warnings of an impending virus crisis.

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Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023.

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US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden.

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Chrystia Freeland named Canada's first female finance minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September.

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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies.

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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Belarus on the brink: What now? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change.

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Somali hotel raid: 'How I survived my fourth siege' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year.

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Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports.

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Beirut blast: Born without a father https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever.

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Ocean-sieving expedition reveals huge amounts of microplastic in the Atlantic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The expedition found that as much as 21 million tonnes of plastic fragments are suspended in the ocean.

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How a hologram can show a patient’s heart during surgery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A hologram that shows a patient’s heart in real-time during surgery could help improve accuracy when treating arrhythmias.

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South Africa: Queues as ban on alcohol and cigarettes ends https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For the first time in weeks cigarettes and alcohol sales are allowed as virus restrictions are eased.

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Fans flock to save Berlin's cheeky wild boar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The boar that fled from a nudist now has thousands of campaigners looking to protect her.

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Stars sign open letter supporting Polish LGBT rights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

James Norton, Isabelle Huppert, and Margaret Atwood are among the signatories condemning repression.

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Missouri couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters 'to speak at Republican convention' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mark and Patricia McCloskey were filmed pointing guns at racial justice demonstrators in June.

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Mauritius oil spill: Bad weather impedes clean-up https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rough seas make it too risky to clear the remaining oil from a ship that ran aground on a coral reef.

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Lego hand comes out of boy's nose after two years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Samir Anwar was eating a muffin on a day out when he sneezed the 10 mm piece out of his nose.

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Fountainstown Beach: Bioluminescent plankton light up Cork beach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bioluminescent plankton light up the waves at Fountainstown Beach, just south of Cork City.

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Pandit Jasraj: A ‘huge pillar of Indian music has fallen’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vocalist died at his home in the US after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Democratic National Convention: What you missed on day one https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eva Longoria, Megan Rapinoe and Biden's singing grandchildren - how Democrats tried to hook the at-home audience.

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Wuhan coronavirus: From silent streets to packed pools https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Images of crowds at a waterpark festival show how far the city has moved on from its January lockdown.

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Michelle Obama: Trump is 'wrong president' for US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michelle Obama speaks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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Democratic convention: Michelle Obama blasts Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," says the ex-first lady in an emotional message.

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Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t.

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Former CIA officer charged with spying for China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the latest espionage arrest at a time of growing tension between Washington and Beijing.

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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct.

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US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner.

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Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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China defends detention of Uighur model in Xinjiang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Merdan Ghappar sent video and texts about life in Xinjiang's secretive detention system to his family.

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Rafik Hariri tribunal: Verdict due over assassination of Lebanon ex-PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack.

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Bill Morneau: Canada finance minister quits amid charity probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Finance minister Bill Morneau says he will step down after ethics scandal.

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Turkey's hidden domestic abuse: A survivor's story https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners.

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Barcelona sack manager after Bayern thrashing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Barcelona sack manager Quique Setien after his side's humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

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Louisiana man goes from hospital security guard to medical student https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russell Ledet hopes to use his story to inspire black youths "to make an impact".

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Major child sexual abuse trial begins in Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say they found a huge online abuse network stemming from a house near Cologne.

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Australia: Almost all Victoria Covid-19 cases linked to quarantine hotels https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Almost all of the Australian state's cases can be traced to returned travellers, an inquiry hears.

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Portugal president helps rescue two women caught at sea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa assists the women as their kayak capsizes amid strong currents.

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Belarus: Two rivals, two very different messages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The addresses came as anti-government protesters rallied in the capital.

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Google says Australian law would put search and YouTube at risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tech firm is fighting efforts to make it pay for local media content.

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In pictures: Belarus rocked by anti-government protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets amid anger over a disputed election.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's former king confirmed to be in UAE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Juan Carlos, now linked to a corruption probe, has been in the Gulf country for two weeks, palace says.

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Ryanair cuts flights as EU virus rates hit bookings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The airline said activity for September and October "notably weakened" over the past 10 days.

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Colombia offers reward after eight young partygoers killed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gunmen shot dead the youths at a party in Nariño province, an area where drug gangs are active.

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Thai protests: Thousands join rally in Bangkok https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The anti-government rally in Bangkok is thought to be the biggest in the country for six years.

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'Hottest temperature on Earth' as Death Valley, US hits 54.4C https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A reading of 130F (54.4C) recorded in Death Valley could be the highest reliable recording ever.

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Belarus protests: 'There's no way back. The people will not forgive this' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Belarusian media figures tell the BBC how their lives have been turned upside down during the protests.

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Strikes expected in Belarus after mass protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rallies against the disputed election were held over the weekend but the president remains defiant.

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Ruby Princess: New South Wales premier apologises over cruise ship outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

State officials made "serious mistakes" in letting 2,650 ship passengers disembark, an inquiry found.

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USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to 'save' the post office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses President Donald Trump of a "campaign to sabotage the election".

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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed.

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Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election?

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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003.

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Beirut explosion: The story of Platoon Five https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nine firefighters and paramedic Sahar Fares were the first on the scene when a large fire was reported at Beirut's Warehouse 12, on the city's northern Mediterranean coast.

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US conventions: What happens? And what's different in 2020? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's convention season in the US election, but this year won't be like previous ones.

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MSC Grandiosa: First Mediterranean cruise launches after five-month pause https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Operator MSC Cruises says everyone aboard has been tested for coronavirus amid safety concerns.

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Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus two weeks before US Open https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus and will not play at the Cincinnati Masters, with the US Open two weeks away.

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Mogadishu attack: Somali troops battle gunmen who stormed Elite Hotel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Troops battle suspected al-Shabab militants who stormed the Elite Hotel in the capital, Mogadishu.

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What's happening in Belarus? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters keep up pressure over disputed elections, as President Lukashenko vows to stand firm.

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Coronavirus: How music played on in lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The music industry nearly ground to a halt as the pandemic gripped the UK, so how have companies coped?

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Israel and UAE launch direct phone links after historic accord https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two countries' foreign ministers hold a telephone call following a deal to normalise relations.

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Jessica McCaskill beats Cecilia Braekhus to become undisputed world welterweight champion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jessica McCaskill hands Cecilia Braekhus her first professional defeat in a huge upset to become the undisputed world welterweight champion.

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Zimbabwe rejects Catholic bishops' criticism of corruption and abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A government minister accuses the Church leaders of joining groups seeking "to manufacture crises".

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India rape: Two men arrested for 13-year-old's rape and murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police deny the family's account that the girl's eyes had been gouged during the ordeal.

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Thai protests: Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand reforms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand a revised constitution and reform of the monarchy.

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Belarus protests: 'We can breathe for the first time in our lives' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After 26 years of President Lukashenko's rule, there is a sense of euphoria among protesters.

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Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart.

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Man City 1-3 Lyon: Lyon stun Man City in Champions League https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Manchester City's Champions League dream is over for another year as Lyon stun Pep Guardiola's side 3-1 to reach the semi-finals.

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Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon.

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Fawzia Koofi: Afghan negotiator and campaigner shot by gunmen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US envoy said shooting of Fawzia Koofi was an attempt to disrupt the Afghan peace process.

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Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday.

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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.

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Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The death penalty might soon return to the Philippines, but critics warn it targets the most vulnerable.

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Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event.

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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame.

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Coronavirus: Ten African innovations to help tackle Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coronavirus has inspired Africans to create a wide range of inventions to help fight the pandemic.

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Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort.

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Rising water levels in Kenya's Great Rift Valley threaten jobs and wildlife https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes by rising water levels in two Kenyan lakes.

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Coronavirus: France quarantine starts after race to beat deadline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Holidaymakers had just hours to return to the UK to avoid the 14-day self-isolation requirement.

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MS Dhoni: India legend retires after 16-year international career https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India great and World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni retires after a 16-year international career.

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Belgian cyclist crashes off bridge in Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Remco Evenepoel has crashed and fallen around 30 feet off a bridge during the Il Lombardia race.

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MS Dhoni retirement leaves a void in world cricket https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's most successful captain and one of the all-time greats had a profound impact on the sport.

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Pompeo signs deal to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The agreement, signed in Warsaw, will see some US troops redeployed from Germany to Poland.

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China restaurant apologises for weighing customers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The policy was introduced after a national campaign against food waste was launched.

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Australia surfer saves wife by punching shark https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A husband leapt on to the shark as it attacked his wife off Port Macquarie, New South Wales.

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Barcelona: What next after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What next for Barcelona after a humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich?

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Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote.

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Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.

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Dolly Parton: 'Of course black lives matter!' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The legendary country singer has been reticent to share her political beliefs in the past.

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Belarus election: 'He threatened to burn us alive' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus.

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'Miel Gibson' honey lands Chilean entrepreneur in hot water https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor's image to sell honey.

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VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, also known as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two.

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Trump visits brother in New York hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"He's having a tough time," the president said, though the younger sibling's condition is unclear.

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'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests.

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VJ Day: A WW2 hero and a reckoning with Japan's past https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hiroo Onoda had sworn never to surrender. He believed the rest of his countrymen would do the same.

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Netanyahu focus of Israeli protests against 'the king' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prime minister's home becomes the focal point of the biggest demonstrations for years.

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How a BBC show helped shape Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC Focus on Africa programme has played a dramatic role in covering the continent over the last 60 years.

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The fiery Indian student who ran a secret radio station for independence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Usha Mehta was 22 when she started broadcasting during India's freedom movement.

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VJ Day: The forgotten African soldiers of the Burma Campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ghanaian veteran Joseph Hammond, 95, reflects on the horrors of the Burma Campaign.

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Coronavirus: Why Egypt has faced criticism over antibody tests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Egypt has faced criticism for testing frontline healthcare workers for coronavirus using antibody tests.

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TikTok: New-found fame for ‘No Fizzy Drink Guy’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Australian man documenting his addiction to soft drinks goes viral.

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Kushner: Israel-UAE treaty a 'massive change' for the region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump's advisor says it will make the region safer, but the Palestinians decry "betrayal".

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Belarus election: Exiled leader calls weekend of 'peaceful rallies' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya tells people not to "stay on the sidelines", six days after a disputed vote.

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US 2020: Biden campaign says Trump 'abhorrent' for fuelling Harris conspiracy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Biden campaign issues a scathing response after Mr Trump spreads false information about Kamala Harris.

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José Filomeno dos Santos: Son of Angola's ex-leader jailed for five years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

José Filomeno dos Santos was accused of stealing $500m from Angola's Sovereign Wealth Fund.

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Belarus: Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya speaks from exile https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya speaks out from exile via a video she uploaded to YouTube.

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Nestlé sued over tonnes of dead fish in French river https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fish were found in a river in north-eastern France and some 14 species have been affected.

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Coronavirus: 'Serious mistakes' made over Ruby Princess outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Australian inquiry is highly critical of the authorities' handling of the Ruby Princess outbreak.

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The students risking it all to challenge the Thai monarchy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In Thailand, criticising the royal family can mean secret trials and long prison sentences.

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Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.

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New Zealand extends Auckland ‘lockdown’ for 12 days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases.

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Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered.

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Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries.

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

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'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated.

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US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

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Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings.

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Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials.

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The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.

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Beirut blast: Picking up the pieces of a shattered city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The destruction goes for miles, but Beirutis are slowly picking up the pieces in a broken city.

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Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.

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Robots go their own way deep in the ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.

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Bangladesh: Losing my job as a garment factory worker https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sonia is one of thousands of garment workers who have lost their jobs in Bangladesh due to Covid-19.

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Coronavirus travel: Majorca's party capital deserted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Majorca's famous party destination Magaluf has been left deserted because of coronavirus.

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US military helicopter struck by bullet over Virginia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The FBI is investigating the shooting of the Air Force helicopter, which injured one crew member.

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Frankfurt sniffer dog catches whiff of hidden cash stash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aki, a nine-year-old German shepherd, has sniffed out nearly €250,000 this summer.

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France sends jets and ships to tense east Mediterranean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French military deployment comes amid Greek-Turkish tension over oil and gas exploration.

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Beirut explosion: Children dealing with the trauma of the explosion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of injured, displaced and traumatised children are dealing with the aftermath of the port explosion.

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Belarus election: Women form ‘solidarity chains’ to condemn crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Women take to the streets of Minsk dressed in white as they demand an end to police brutality.

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Mozambique battles IS militants for key port https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It says Islamists who seized a city near lucrative gas reserves are using local people as human shields.

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Belarus elections: Shocked by violence, people lose their fear https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Defiance is spreading in the face of attacks by police on people in the streets and detainees.

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Spanish region bans smoking over coronavirus risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts say the risk of transmission is higher because droplets are projected when exhaling smoke.

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FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns booing as players took a knee https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns the "disgusting" booing of players kneeling during the national anthem by some home fans before an MLS game.

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US calls for shower rules to be eased after Trump hair complaints https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US calls for rules to be eased after Donald Trump complained of issues washing his hair.

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China launches 'Clean Plate' campaign against food waste https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some local restaurants have been urged to limit the number of dishes diners can order.

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Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A safari group sailing near Dana Point in southern California came across a travelling pod of dolphins.

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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.

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New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's biggest city, Auckland, is back in lockdown after a family cluster emerged.

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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.

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Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference – and a living.

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US holds off on threatened tariff hike in EU Airbus fight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US will maintain import duties on $7.5bn worth of items including French cheese and whiskies.

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Belarus election: Second Belarus protester dies as UN sounds alarm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters accuse police of brutality in the wake of Sunday's disputed presidential election.

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Americans, go home: Tension at Canada-US border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fears about spikes in US Covid-19 cases have led to some hostility between Canadians and Americans.

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What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.

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Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences of the incident could be wide-ranging

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Coronavirus in India: Did men do more housework during lockdown? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some hope the pandemic will prove a lasting leveller for gender relations in the domestic setting.

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The millions being made from cardboard theft https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the global market for recycled cardboard worth billions of dollars, it is attracting criminals.

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Mocimboa da Praia: Key Mozambique port 'seized by IS' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After days of fighting, IS is said to have driven government forces out of Mocimboa da Praia.

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Belarus election: How messenger app bypassed news blackout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Demonstrators defied an internet shutdown using a channel called Nexta that posts videos and photos.

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Jimmy Lai: Arrested Hong Kong tycoon tells protesters to be 'careful' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jimmy Lai tells the BBC he has no regrets, but believes his arrest is "just the beginning".

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Biden VP pick: Kamala Harris to join Biden in Delaware https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden will formally introduce Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential pick in Delaware on Wednesday.

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'Hundreds dead' because of Covid-19 misinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A study says at least 800 people have died globally because of coronavirus-related misinformation.

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Kamala Harris: Countries rush to celebrate Biden's running mate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People in India, Jamaica and Canada are queuing up to heap praise on the California senator.

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Coronavirus: Russia calls international concern over vaccine 'groundless' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists from around Europe and the US have expressed scepticism over its newly-announced vaccine.

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Coronavirus in Europe: Infections surge in Germany and Spain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From travel restrictions to rules on mask-wearing, here's a look at how Europe is handling the pandemic.

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Sumner Redstone: US media mogul dies aged 97 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His influential entertainment empire included ViacomCBS and Paramount Pictures.

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Mauritius oil spill: Rush to pump out oil before ship breaks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, and has leaked oil into the ocean.

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Belarus election: Police beat protesters as EU condemns vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police are accused of brutality as the EU says Sunday's election was "neither free nor fair".

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Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer.

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QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia Republican primary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Marjorie Taylor Greene seems set to become the conspiracy theory's first devotee in Congress.

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Agnes Chow: Hong Kong activist hailed as the 'real Mulan' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 23-year-old democracy activist arrested under a new security law is a folk hero to her supporters.

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Three killed in Bangalore clashes over Prophet Muhammad post https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police in the southern city of Bangalore opened fire on protesters angered by the Facebook post.

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Mexico: Ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto accused of corruption and bribery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prosecutors open an investigation after allegations made by the ex-head of the state oil company.

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Why Kamala Harris is a historic VP pick for Joe Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Biden's choice breaks barriers as she's the first black and Asian-American woman on a presidential ticket.

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Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "Las Vegas of Asia" is hoping to bring back the high-rollers after its virus-driven visitor slump.

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Indigenous Australians 'farmed bananas 2,000 years ago' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It further dispels a myth that Indigenous Australians were solely hunter-gatherers, scientists say.

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Coronavirus: Can California's economy survive the latest surge? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US state has had to reverse its reopening plans amid a surge in cases.

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Coronavirus: France's champagne industry goes flat amid pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coronavirus pandemic has led to plummeting demand - leaving growers and producers at loggerheads.

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Enoch Adeboye sexism row: Why the Nigerian pastor is popular https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Enoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing.

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Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson is highest-earning male actor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This is the second year in a row that the wrestler-turned-actor has been declared the top earner.

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Beirut explosion: Protests continue despite government's resignation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Hassan Diab blamed last week's devastating explosion on years of endemic corruption.

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French activist who worked with Guatemala indigenous people shot dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Benoit Maria, who worked with indigenous groups, was killed in the north-west of the country.

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Black-ish episode airs two years after being pulled for being 'partisan' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An episode of Black-ish was pulled by ABC in 2018 over concerns it was too anti-Trump.

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Apple Daily: The Hong Kong newspaper that pushed the boundary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China has arrested the founder of the Apple Daily, a rare paper unafraid to openly criticise Beijing.

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Beirut explosion: 'Who could replace her?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sahar Fares, a firefighter medic, was called to the scene of a fire. She died in blast that followed.

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Stunning 'reverse waterfall' filmed near Sydney https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wild weather on the New South Wales coast in Australia has blown waterfalls upstream.

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Belarus election: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya 'safe' in Lithuania https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya leaves Belarus as protests continue over Sunday's disputed elections.

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Hong Kong paper Apple Daily defiant after arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pro-democracy paper vows to fight on after the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new security law.

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Coronavirus: Australia's Northern Territory extends border restrictions for virus hotspots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The virus-free Northern Territory will continue to ban visitors from badly-hit Victoria and New South Wales.

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Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban.

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Apple boss Tim Cook reaches billionaire status https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive.

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Coronavirus and South Africa's toxic relationship with alcohol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A ban on drinking highlights a legacy of the country's racist past but threatens it economic future.

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Berlin murder: Slovakia to expel three Russian diplomats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The expulsions are reportedly related to the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin last year.

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Beirut explosion: Where else is ammonium nitrate being stored? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After the Beirut disaster, concerns are being raised about stockpiles of ammonium nitrate in other countries.

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Belarus: Five things you may not know about the country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's election has put Belarus back into the headlines but what do you know about the country?

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'Bacha bazi' outrage after pandemic takes play to the small screen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Boy Who Danced on Air is cancelled after its TV debut provokes a backlash among Afghans.

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India Air crash survivor recounts final minutes in plane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yuojin Yusuf was one of 190 passengers aboard an Air India Express plane that skidded and crashed.

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Belarus election: Second night of clashes over disputed poll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Riot police again fire rubber bullets to quash protests, as the first unrest casualty is confirmed.

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Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations.

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Fixing the scars of Beirut's explosion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A plastic surgeon is offering free surgery to people like Romy, who was driving near the port when the blast hit.

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Coronavirus: Keeping the virus at bay on S Korea's beaches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities have implemented a number of safety measures to keep visitors safe this summer.

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Trump rushed out of news conference amid 'shooting' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the opening minutes of his press conference, the US president was asked to step outside by a Secret Service agent.

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Coronavirus: Does your mask need an upgrade? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Designer Anne Sophie Cochevelou decorates her face coverings with anything from Barbies to Pokemon toys.

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Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Toshiba has sold its remaining shares in its former personal computing division.

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Greece on alert as Turkey sends survey ship to disputed waters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Turkish research ship sails to an area of the Mediterranean where energy resources are contested.

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In pictures: Deadly floods hit Yemen's historic capital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 130 people have died in heavy rains since mid-July, authorities in rebel-held Sanaa say.

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Belarus election: Opposition disputes Lukashenko landslide win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Lukashenko's main challenger refuses to accept defeat amid fears of vote-rigging.

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Kenyan military deployed to fight fire in Tsavo park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Kenya Wildlife Service blames the huge fire in the country's biggest park on arsonists.

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Mexico bear that sniffed woman's hair castrated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The black bear was captured after he was filmed approaching a visitor at an ecological park.

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