US election: Rules on debates to change after Trump-Biden spat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tuesday's ugly and ill-tempered first US presidential debate has been widely condemned.

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Japan 'Twitter killer' pleads guilty to murders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Takahiro Shiraishi confessed to using the social media platform to seek out and kill his victims.

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Google Pixel phone 'designed for economic downturn' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Pixel 5 loses several headline features of last year's flagship phone to hit a lower price tag.

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Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stock markets in Tokyo and other cities suffered suspended trading on Thursday.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Russia offers to host Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The offer comes as Azerbaijan vows to fight for full control of the disputed Armenian-majority area.

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Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus but is so far keeping it in check.

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Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

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Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.

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Onions, ironing and 'sex appeal': Who is Tony Abbott? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The gaffe-prone former prime minister is a polarising figure in Australia.

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Families of 12 Hong Kong activists captured at sea by China look for answers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The families of 12 activists captured by China in August demand their swift return.

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US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.

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Parisians alarmed by sonic boom by warplane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The huge noise startled Parisians after a war jet was dispatched to intercept a commercial plane.

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France announces 'gradual' ban on wild animals in circuses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government also announces a ban on mink farms and on keeping killer whales in captivity.

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French Open 2020: Serena Williams withdraws from competition on day four https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three-time French Open champion Serena Williams withdraws from the 2020 event because of injury.

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Hathras gang rape: India victim cremated 'without family's consent' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woman's death after she was gang raped allegedly by upper-caste men has caused huge anger in India.

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Babri mosque: India court acquits BJP leaders in demolition case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former deputy PM LK Advani, 92, was among those charged over the 1992 destruction of the Babri mosque.

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US election 2020: 'The loser is us, the American people' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Voters from across the country weigh in with reaction to the first presidential debate.

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Presidential debate: 'Shut up, man' and other insults and interruptions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn't hold back in an angry presidential debate that got personal and ugly.

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Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.

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Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.

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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden clash on future of healthcare https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

During the first presidential debate, Joe Biden and President Donald Trump clashed over the future of healthcare.

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US election debate 2020: Biden accuses trump of covering-up the truth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden accused President Trump of lying about the issues around Covid-19 in the first US election debate.

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US 2020 election: Trump and Biden's debate claims fact-checked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The first of three presidential debates centred on the pandemic, race and the economy.

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First Trump-Biden presidential debate: Trump clashes with moderator https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Donald Trump clashes with moderator Chris Wallace.

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US election 2020: A really simple guide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If you’re looking for a refresher or trying to understand it for the first time, this guide will help.

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in chaotic, bitter debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a debate disrupted by angry shouting, the rivals fight over the pandemic, protests and even their families.

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Brazil judge stymies plan to revoke mangrove protection https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Environmentalists feared fragile coastal ecosystems would be destroyed by redevelopment.

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Extra facility opened for planes grounded by Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Analysts say it's an indication of more trouble ahead for the struggling airline industry

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Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prolonged closures and limited capacity at the parks has forced the company to cut its workforce.

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Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem.

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Joyce Echaquan: Outcry in Canada over treatment of dying indigenous woman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A nurse is sacked after Joyce Echaquan filmed herself in hospital apparently being insulted by staff.

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

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Chris Wallace: First debate host and Fox anchor unloved by Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chris Wallace, known for his tough interviewing of all politicians, hosts the first US presidential debate.

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Coronavirus: The disabled Indians losing their livelihoods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Covid hits India, many disabled people are losing their jobs and can't afford food and healthcare.

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Spain Bankia trial: Thirty-four cleared of bank privatisation fraud https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ex-IMF chief Rodrigo Rato and 33 other defendants are acquitted over Bankia's 2011 stock listing.

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Estonia ferry disaster: TV crew uncovers new evidence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Underwater footage appears to show an unrecorded four-metre (13ft) hole in the ferry's hull.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Casualties mount in Nagorno-Karabakh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Civilians are among those killed in three days of fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.

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Anger as Brazil revokes mangrove protection regulations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Environmental groups have called the move to revoke regulations that protect mangroves a "crime".

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Zuma: South Africa anti-graft inquiry is biased against me https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Africa’s former president has repeatedly refused to testify at the corruption commission.

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No more 'ladies and gentlemen' on Japan Airlines flights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The airline says it has committed to not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Aaron Sorkin: 'Right time' to tell Chicago riots story https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin speaks to the BBC's Will Gompertz about his new project.

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Hathras gang rape: India victim's death sparks outrage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 19-year-old woman died after fighting for her life in a hospital for two weeks.

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Tourist faces jail in Thailand over hotel review https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US man left several negative reviews which the hotel says are untrue and damage its reputation.

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Amnesty International to halt India operations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The human rights watchdog tells the BBC that the move comes due to reprisal from the government.

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US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.

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Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

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Chinese teacher sentenced to death for poisoning nursery children https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Chinese court said she put poison into the porridge of her colleague's students in an act of revenge.

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Trump and Biden: What to watch for in first presidential debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One is aggressive, the other amiable - but both share a similar weakness. We break down what to look for.

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George Pell: Cardinal to return to Rome for first time since acquittal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ex-Vatican treasurer is to return to Rome for the first time since being acquitted of sexual abuse.

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Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues.

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BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public.

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Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.

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Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why is Kangana Ranaut on a warpath with many of her colleagues?

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.

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Iraq civilians killed in rocket attack near Baghdad airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five women and children die when a rocket hits a house near the airport, which includes a US base.

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Trump taxes 'national security' issue, Nancy Pelosi says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The top Democrat in Washington questions whether President Trump owes money to foreign interests.

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Romanian mayor wins election two weeks after Covid-related death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ion Aliman secured 64% of votes in Deveselu, despite having died from coronavirus complications.

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Belarus: Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel winner and opposition figure, goes to Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Svetlana Alexievich's aide says the trip to Germany is not linked to the Belarus political crisis.

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Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: 'Bomb on donkey' used to ambush Borno governor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Militants from an Islamic State-linked group strapped explosives to the animal to target a governor.

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Kosovo War: Salih Mustafa's case is the first for Hague court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Salih Mustafa faces charges of torture and murder during the war in the Balkans in the late 1990s.

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Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The naturalist uses a UN event to call on world leaders to do more to protect nature.

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US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The commerce department writes to suppliers, warning of risks linked to the Chinese military.

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Quim Torra: Spain's top court bans Catalonia leader from office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Separatist Quim Torra will be forced to step down after he was found guilty of disobeying a court.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: What's behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A disputed territory lies at the heart of this conflict, which dates back to the Soviet Union.

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US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president says he won't release his tax returns while under audit, but can he?

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia-Azerbaijan fighting rages in disputed region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Casualties mount as Armenia and Azerbaijan claim an upper hand in fighting over the disputed region.

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Sir David Attenborough spent lockdown 'listening to birds' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The legendary naturalist says restrictions offered a rare chance to witness the natural world.

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Trump denies story he avoided paying taxes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president denies claims in the New York Times that he paid just $750 income tax in 2016 and 2017.

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Dreamworld accident: Australian theme park fined over four deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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TikTok: US judge halts app store ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.

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'You're an opera singer? But you're not white...' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The story of Emmanuel "Onry" Henreid and the unexpected duet that went viral.

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The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

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Why India needs to worry about post-Covid care https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.

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The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reverend June Major has gone on hunger strike twice to demand that the church take action against her alleged attacker who still practises as a priest

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.

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Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.

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Joe Montana: American football legend saves grandchild from kidnapping attempt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former quarterback and his wife stopped a home intruder from kidnapping their grandchild.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Tanks ablaze as fighting erupts over disputed region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heavy fighting erupts between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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Roe v Wade: Trump says Supreme Court ruling on abortion 'possible' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president says his Supreme Court nominee could rule on a landmark decision to legalise abortion.

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Belarus: Mass arrests at protests for President Lukashenko to resign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Belarus police make mass arrests as tens of thousands of people again gathered for protests calling on Alexander Lukashenko to go.

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South African defence minister's pay docked over use of air force plane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Africa's defence minister was accused of misusing state resources for party political business.

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Belarus: Mass arrests and tear gas on seventh weekend of protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests are held for a seventh straight weekend, days after Alexander Lukashenko's secret inauguration.

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Sri Lanka returns 'hazardous waste' to UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Customs officials said hospital material and plastic was found in the shipment, in breach of rules.

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Islamist militants kill 18 in north-eastern Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Islamic State group said it was behind the ambush on a convoy of government officials.

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Switzerland firmly rejects end of free movement with EU - projection https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Projections suggest a referendum on annulling a pact with the European Union has failed.

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Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi found dead at 40 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The award-winning actress and mother of two is believed to have taken her own life.

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Azerbaijan and Armenia clash over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two sides report fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh and blame each other for starting it.

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France racism: Paris to commemorate slave rebellion figure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A statue will honour Solitude, a black woman involved in a 1802 uprising in the French West Indies.

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Brain-eating microbe: US city told not to use water amid contamination concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged not to use tap water because it might be contaminated.

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French Open: Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka & Johanna Konta v Coco Gauff on day one https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The opening day of the French Open sees three Britons - Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans - playing at Roland Garros.

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Denmark confronts sexual harassment at work in #MeToo moment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It started with a comedy awards show and a bombshell revelation that left the audience stunned.

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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.

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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.

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California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.

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Amy Coney Barrett: Trump nominates conservative favourite for Supreme Court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 48-year-old judge and former law professor from Indiana is a favourite of social conservatives.

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Trump: Barrett 'a woman of unparalleled achievement' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice.

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Belarus protests: Opposition icon Nina Bahinskaya, 73, bundled into van https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nina Bahinskaya was again among dozens of women detained at a rally against Belarus's president.

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Megan Thee Stallion: What do we know about the rapper's alleged shooting? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rapper says she was shot in the feet by fellow artist Tory Lanez, who denies the accusation.

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Coronavirus: Madrid at serious risk without tougher rules, minister warns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Spain's health minister urges more restrictions in Madrid, stoking a political row as cases spike.

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Charlie Hebdo: Stabbings suspect 'was trying to target magazine' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two people were seriously injured in the attack near the Paris ex-offices of the satirical magazine.

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ICYMI: Bike race bar crawls and a unique face mask https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Sparks fly during police chase in Los Angeles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch what happened when California Police tried to to pull over a speeding pick-up truck.

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Lebanon's PM-designate Adib fails to form new government after blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The previous cabinet resigned in August amid angry calls for reform after the Beirut port explosion.

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Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Efforts now turn to the disposal of some 350 whale carcasses after Australia's worst ever stranding.

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Switzerland gets ready to vote on ending free movement with EU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Switzerland isn't in the EU, but it does enjoy access to free trade - on condition of it also having free movement.

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Deepika Padukone: Bollywood star questioned in drugs case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Deepika Padukone and other stars were summoned in a drugs investigation after an actor's death.

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Ukraine military plane crash: Cadets among at least 22 people killed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The aircraft, carrying air force cadets, was on a training flight when it came down near Kharkiv.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Philippines Troll Patrol: The woman taking on trolls on their own turf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pro-government trolling has become rampant online in the Philippines, but some people have had enough.

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Rimbaud and Verlaine: France agonises over digging up gay poets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is mounting pressure to have two of France's best-loved poets reinterred in the Paris Pantheon.

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Singapore in world first for facial verification https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme.

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Mumbi collapse: The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Khalid Khan was trapped for 10 hours after a building collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai.

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'My music students created an album in lockdown' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pandemic didn't stop Grammy-nominated musician Nathalie Joachim and her class from making music.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Personal trainer honours her with push-ups by casket https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The late Supreme Court justice's personal trainer pays his respects as she lies in state at the US Capitol.

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European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court.

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Charlie Hebdo: Two hurt in stabbing near magazine's former office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A suspect is arrested after the incident near the scene of the deadly 2015 attack on the magazine.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state in US capitol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands have already paid their respects as she lay in repose outside the Supreme Court this week.

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Lizzo says body positivity has become too 'commercialised' and 'cool' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pop star Lizzo says the movement has been hijacked by those who don't need to benefit from it.

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Disney sued over Toy Story 4 Evel Knievel 'knock-off' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The company is accused of basing its Duke Caboom character on the 1970s stuntman without permission.

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Mine-detecting rat receives prestigious gold medal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mine-detecting rat, Magawa, has sniffed out dozens of landmines and unexploded munitions in Cambodia.

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SP Balasubrahmanyam: Legendary Indian singer dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SP Balasubrahmanyam sang more than 40,000 songs for films in 16 Indian languages.

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The threat of 'vaccine nationalism' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ros Atkins looks at why vaccine nationalism is a growing concern in the global effort to tackle Covid-19.

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Bah Ndaw: Mali to swear in civilian interim leader after coup https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.

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Kim Jong-un 'apologises for killing of South Korean official' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seoul said the man was shot dead and set alight while allegedly trying to defect to the North.

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Coronavirus: Rio 2021 carnival parade postponed indefinitely https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Organisers say they are not yet certain enough to provide a new date for the carnival parade.

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FBI probes police killing of boy on family's drive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A police officer fired 13 shots, killing John Albers in 2018 after being called to check on him.

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California wildfire trend 'driven by climate' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Global warming is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.

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Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Magawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.

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The German medical students who want to learn about abortion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lack of training is restricting access to abortion in Germany, but students are trying to change that.

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Breonna Taylor: Why it's hard to charge US police over shootings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are reasons why it's rare that excessive use of police force leads to a trial. Here they are.

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'One day everyone will use China's digital currency' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.

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PMC Bank collapse: 'We lost our money and then our son' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Little has changed one year after nearly a million Indians lost their savings in a bank collapse.

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Coronavirus: Are the lockdown restrictions too strict? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some people, including scientists, believe the hard lockdown measures can be confusing.

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How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody.

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Covid-19: China's dilemma over wild meat trade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Breeding snakes and types of rat for food or medicine is a source of income for some of China's poorest people.

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Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild polio.

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Breonna Taylor: Two officers shot during Louisville protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Large crowds demonstrated in Louisville over the decision not to prosecute police for Breonna Taylor's killing.

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Xinjiang: Large numbers of new detention camps uncovered in report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China has a far bigger network of detention centres than was previously thought, a report says.

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Indian grandmother makes Time's icon list https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bilkis, 82, is joined on the list by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actor Ayushmann Khurana.

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China’s new richest person is a bottled water tycoon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zhong Shanshan’s net worth reached $58.7bn thanks to his water and vaccine firms.

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Man dies from eating more than a bag of liquorice a day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 54-year-old construction worker ate a bag-and-a-half of black liquorice every day, doctors say.

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Belarus: Lukashenko's new mandate lacks democratic legitimacy, EU says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexander Lukashenko took the oath of office in secret after winning re-election in a disputed vote.

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Transracial adoption: 'People accused me of kidnapping my son' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Adopting a child can be a challenging experience, particularly for one African-American woman, Keia whose three-year-old son Princeton is white.

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Trump on Meghan Markle: 'I'm not a fan of hers' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president spoke out after Prince Harry commented alongside his wife on the looming election.

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North Korea 'killed and burned South Korean official' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man had disappeared from a patrol boat near the border, said the South Korean defence ministry.

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Pilot whales Tasmania: Rescuing whales in Australia's worst stranding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nearly 400 whales have died in Australia's worst stranding. Jools Farrell told the BBC how rescuers help those still alive.

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Breonna Taylor: Police officer shot during Louisville protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters are on the streets in Louisville, after no officers were charged over Ms Taylor's death.

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Wells Fargo's Charles Scharf apologises over race comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The head of the US bank apologises for an "insensitive comment reflecting my own unconscious bias".

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Westpac bank to pay record Australian fine over laundering breaches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Westpac failed to adequately report 19 million transactions, some allegedly linked to child exploitation.

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US election: Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president also predicted the election result will be determined before the Supreme Court.

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The pandemic is fuelling a surfing boom - in Ohio corn country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With beach holidays curtailed, some landlocked Midwesterners tried out the river surfing scene.

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Trudeau promises 'ambitious' Canada recovery plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The plan comes as Mr Trudeau warns Canada is in the midst of a "second wave" of the pandemic.

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Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.

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Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.

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How much gold is there left to mine in the world? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.

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Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.

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US 2020 election: The economy under Trump in six charts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?

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Breonna Taylor: Protests in Louisville after grand jury decision https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Demonstrators gather after the news that one police officer is being charged, but not over her death.

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How Ruth Bader Ginsburg personally shaped our lives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A plaintiff, a student and a politician speak about the late Supreme Court justice's powerful influence.

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ICE whistleblower: Mexico investigating US immigrant 'sterilisations' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A whistleblower alleges that Spanish-speaking migrants underwent hysterectomies in US detention.

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Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 25 in Lokoja https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Primary school children and students are among 25 people killed when the tanker's brakes failed.

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Ischgl: Austria sued over Tyrol ski resort's Covid-19 outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The outbreak at the Ischgl resort in Tyrol has been linked to cases in 45 different countries.

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Belarus: Lukashenko inaugurated in unannounced ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The embattled president of Belarus is quietly sworn in for a sixth term despite weeks of protests.

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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umra pilgrimage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From 4 October, up to 6,000 citizens and residents will be allowed to undertake the Umra each day.

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Nike to make Australia away football kit in female sizes 'by 2021' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after the football team's new away kit was revealed last week, but without women's sizes.

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Alexei Navalny: Russian activist discharged from Berlin hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tests showed the critic of President Vladimir Putin was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent.

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Tommy DeVito: Four Seasons founding member dies aged 92 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The founding member of the US pop group had been admitted to hospital with coronavirus.

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Julian Assange: Mother of Wikileaks founder's children dreaded making relationship public https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stella Moris gave birth to the couple's two sons while he was in hiding in the Ecuadorian embassy.

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China 'coercing' thousands of Tibetans into mass labour camps - report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Researchers warn the "militarised vocational training" can lead to a loss of cultural heritage.

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Europe migration: EU to reveal mandatory rules on migration https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new migration pact is set to be announced, but the measures are likely to face some opposition.

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Breonna Taylor: Kentucky city braces for prosecutor decision https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Louisville fears civil unrest at it waits to hear of any charges over the killing of Breonna Taylor.

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Australia whale stranding: 470 animals now beached in Tasmania record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian rescuers find more beached whales during a large rescue effort, but fear many are dead.

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Musk: $25,000 Tesla ready 'in about three years' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News about cheaper batteries and cars didn't excite investors as $50bn was wiped from its value.

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Nike expects permanent shift to online sales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The sportswear giant has seen digital sales soar and says few customers will revert back to stores.

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UK sends US evidence on Islamic State 'Beatles' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of killing Western hostages in Iraq and Syria.

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Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.

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Is the world entering a new Cold War? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.

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The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.

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Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

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How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight?

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Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.

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Siberia climate change: Behind the scenes reporting from Yakutia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A glimpse behind the scenes of the challenges in reporting from the remote Yakutia region of Siberia.

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Luis Suarez: Police probe his Italian citizenship test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities are investigating "irregularities" in the Barcelona striker's citizenship test.

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Karachi fire: Two to hang for garment factory inferno https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The men were found guilty of starting Pakistan's deadliest industrial fire, killing some 260 people.

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John Lennon killer says sorry for 'despicable act' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mark Chapman has apologised to the late Beatle's widow, Yoko Ono, for his murder in 1980.

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Two men arrested over rape of nine-year-old girl in rural France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The victim, a nine-year-old girl, was kidnapped and attacked in Villiers in western France.

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Nasa releases plan for Moon return by 2024 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US space agency (Nasa) formally outlines its $28bn plan to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024.

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Sam McBratney: Guess How Much I Love You author dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Belfast-born author is best known for the children's classic book about two nutbrown hares.

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FinCEN: Why gold in your phone could be funding drug gangs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gold from a refiner used by criminals to launder drug money has entered supply chains for smartphones and cars.

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FinCEN Files: UK bank may have moved money 'linked to terror activity' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Leaked documents show Standard Chartered moved funds that may have been linked to terror financing.

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Ren Zhiqiang: Outspoken ex-real estate tycoon gets 18 years jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ren Zhiqiang went missing earlier this year after writing an essay said to be critical of President Xi.

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Nascar: Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin form Cup Series team with Bubba Wallace as driver https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin form a single-car Nascar Cup Series team, with Bubba Wallace as its driver.

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Asian stock markets continue the global fallout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian shares were among the hardest hit in the region falling to a three-month low.

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Wild maple trees 'in serious need of conservation' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One in five species of maple are threatened in their natural habitats, an extinction study says.

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Ava Max: 'I need to make it, no matter what' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pop star talks about her 14-year quest for fame, and the determination that kept her going.

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Australia whales: 90 dead in mass stranding off Tasmania https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rescuers are racing to save the survivors of a group of 270 whales beached off Tasmania's west coast.

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Italy votes to slash size of parliament by a third https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 67% voted in favour of reducing the number of lawmakers by a third, projections say.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg death: Voters on what happens next https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

We asked voters from across the US to weigh in on the justice's death and what should happen next.

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Coronavirus economy: The 'banker ladies' saving friends from debt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid a pandemic and economic crisis, minority communities turn to traditional saving methods to help.

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How Mali's coup affects the fight against jihadists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants - what difference will the coup make?

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Bollywood bets on the small screen as Covid shuts cinemas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pandemic has shaken the film industry, forcing it to think outside of the box office.

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Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.

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Mozambique: Why did these men shoot a naked woman dead? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC and human rights researchers examined a video of a killing in northern Mozambique.

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

Baimadajie Angwang reported on activities of Chinese citizens in New York, according to court documents.

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Brazil's Amazon: Fireman 'saving what's not burnt' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Carlos Rodrigues is among the firefighters trying to save patches of Brazil's rainforest from burning.

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Botswana: Mystery elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Toxins made by algae in water holes caused 330 elephant deaths in Botswana earlier this year.

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Twitter investigates racial bias in image previews https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After users highlight problems, Twitter says more work on racial bias in algorithms is needed.

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Hundreds of whales stranded off the coast of Tasmania https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 25 whales are thought to have already died as conservationists begin a huge rescue operation.

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Emmy Awards 2020: Schitt's Creek wins nine awards at the Emmys https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ceremony went ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic, with all the nominees watching from home.

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Zendaya makes Emmys history and sends message of 'hope in young people' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actress beat the likes of Olivia Colman to her Emmy win, breaking a record in the process.

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French MP left red-faced after parked car blocks train https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jean Lassalle apologises after he mistakenly left his car on a level crossing while in a hurry.

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The Emotions star Pamela Hutchinson, who sang Best Of My Love, dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Emotions star had been suffering health problems for several years, her family say.

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Thailand protests: Plaque calling for royal reform vanishes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bold symbol of opposition to the monarchy was gone a day after it was installed.

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The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock.

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India Covid-19: Taj Mahal reopens after longest shutdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The iconic monument was closed in March to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas.

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Emmy Awards 2020: Seven highlights from the ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Monica, Rachel and Phoebe's reunion just about broke the internet during the virtual Emmys ceremony.

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US Supreme Court: The top contenders to fill vacancy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two conservative women are seen as frontrunners for the vacancy created by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.

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Tributes to a 'warrior for gender equality' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From politicians to female lawyers and reporters - people pay respects to an "extraordinary" woman.

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'Ginsburg was an amazing woman' - Trump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump said the justice 'lived an amazing life" while rival Joe Biden praised her legal legacy.

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US Supreme Court: Trump told Woodward judge appointments are 'golden nuggets' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president bragged about appointing judges, audio reveals, talking to journalist Bob Woodward.

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Humpback whale finds escape from Australian crocodile river https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian officials had feared the whale could collide with a boat or get stranded near crocodiles.

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Solomon Islands: Men working for WW2 bomb clearing agency die in explosion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The men were working to help dispose of the many unexploded World War Two bombs on the islands.

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Emmy Awards 2020: Schitt's Creek wins big at virtual ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara are among the early winners at this year's virtual ceremony.

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Climate Week: World split on urgency of tackling rising temperatures, global poll shows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Concern about climate change is growing, but there are big differences about the need for rapid action.

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Inside Poland’s 'LGBT-free zones' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of Polish towns have declared themselves free of "LGBT ideology". It means difficult choices for gay people living in them.

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The black-owned coffee firm that became a bestseller https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US firm Blk & Bold has seen sales surge this year on the back of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Jogging when you're black - the calculations you have to make https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A law enforcement expert and a black runner analyse a police encounter that went wrong.

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Lagos Inferno: The blast that destroyed a Nigerian girl's school https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An explosion in Lagos, Nigeria killed 23 people and destroyed a girls’ boarding school. But what caused it?

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Trump's plan to replace Ginsburg an abuse of power, says Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Democratic presidential nominee says it is wrong to replace Justice Ginsburg before the election.

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Covid-19: Hundreds protest against localised Madrid lockdowns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Residents in poorer areas call the measures discrimination as Spain tries to curb a rise in Covid-19.

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FinCEN Files: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The transfers took place after officials were told of the $80m fraud, the secret files reveal.

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FinCEN Files: UAE central bank failed to prevent sanctions evasion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bank failed to act on warnings about a local firm which was helping Iran, leaked documents show.

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FinCEN Files: Sanctioned Putin associate ‘laundered millions’ through Barclays https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The account was used to avoid US financial restrictions, a leak of bank documents suggest.

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Iran vows 'crushing response to US bullying' after sanctions announcement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Rouhani says the US is alone in trying to reimpose UN sanctions as nations reject the move.

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Egypt tomb: Sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years unearthed in Saqqara https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 27 wooden coffins are said to have lain undisturbed inside a well at an ancient necropolis.

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WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ban on the Chinese-owned messaging and payments apps was to come in on Sunday night.

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Spain triathlete gives up medal to rival who went wrong way https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Diego Méntrida realised the athlete ahead had made a mistake and slowed as he approached the finish.

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Coronavirus: Test rules set for Covid-19 African herbal remedies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.

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Gore-Tex: Inventor of waterproof fabric Robert Gore dies aged 83 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Robert W. Gore's invention has been used in space suits, guitar springs and waterproof jackets.

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Uganda Makerere University fire: 'Ivory Tower' gutted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An overnight blaze leaves a distinctive building at one of Africa's oldest universities a shell.

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Australia coronavirus cases 'set to be lowest in months' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hopes are rising after the badly-hit state of Victoria reports just 14 new infections in 24 hours.

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Thailand protests: Activists challenge monarchy by laying 'People's Plaque' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters cement a "People's Plaque" in a park and march in Bangkok calling for political reforms.

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Emmy Awards 2020: Stars prepare to dial in for virtual ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nominated actors will have someone waiting outside their home to hand over an award if they win.

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How the oil industry made us doubt climate change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Energy companies stand accused of trying to downplay their contribution to global warming.

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The Indian queens who modelled for the world's first vaccine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mystery surrounding a 19th Century portrait and its role in one of the first immunisation campaigns.

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Janusz Walus: Why far-right Polish football fans idolise a murderer in South Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Janusz Walus killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, sparking fears of a racial civil war.

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'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Nigerian filmmakers risking jail with lesbian movie Ife https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The film board in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are banned, says the film violates strict laws on homosexuality.

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'I was paralysed but a year on I'm running a mountain marathon' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twelve months ago Carole Fortune, 56, suffered a stroke as she got out of bed, leaving half her body paralysed.

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TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

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Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar poised to win after stunning time-trial ride https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tadej Pogacar is poised to win the Tour de France ahead of strong favourite Primoz Roglic in one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the race's history.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg in pictures and her own words https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A look back at some of the justice's greatest quotes on gender equality, law, and being remembered.

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Kosovo police officers arrested in crackdown on illegal casinos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The officers were among 35 people held in a large-scale operation near the Serbian border.

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Ethiopia charges opposition figures with terrorism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The group, who will appear in court on Monday, faces charges related to deadly violence in June.

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Cyclone Ianos: Two dead as 'medicane' sweeps across Greece https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rare "medicane" storm flooded buildings, toppled trees and triggered landslides in central areas.

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Ex-UK diplomat suspected of selling information to undercover Chinese spies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fraser Cameron calls the claims "ridiculous" and says he has no access to sensitive information.

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Central African Republic: Ex-officer arrested for war crimes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eric Danboy Bagale, a guard under ex-President François Bozizé, was arrested by French police.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Republicans vow to vote on Trump pick https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he will push ahead within hours of Supreme Court justice's death.

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Rochester shooting: Two dead after mass shooting in New York https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fourteen people have also been injured after the shooting at a house party in Rochester, New York.

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Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Supreme Court justice has died at the age of 87 after undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'Inspiring, revolutionary, a fighter' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of people have been visiting the US Supreme Court to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Thailand protests: Thousands gather for mass anti-government rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Demonstrators are calling for the prime minister's resignation and reform of the monarchy.

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Yasukuni Shrine: Japan's ex-PM Abe visits controversial memorial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shinzo Abe, who last visited the Yasukuni Shrine in 2013, made the trip days after stepping down.

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Syria war: US deploys extra troops to Syria after Russia clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A US official says the move sends a "signal to Russia" to avoid "provocative actions" in Syria.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US Supreme Court justice was a feminist heroine, cultural icon and national treasure.

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How many people does it take to oust a political leader? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How big does a protest need to be to topple a political leader? One estimate is 3.5% of the country's population.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Relief, pride and the 'new normal' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the "worst phase of the epidemic" is overcome, experts delve into the data to learn more about Covid-19.

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Pakistan outcry over police victim-blaming of gang-raped mother https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A police chief's comments spark an unprecedented backlash after a woman was raped in front of her children.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge dies of cancer aged 87 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The justice, an iconic champion of women's rights, dies after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

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Danny Masterson: That ’70s Show star's lawyer denies rape charges in court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actor's lawyer dismisses the charges as politically motivated at a court hearing in Los Angeles.

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Coronavirus: what Israel's second lockdown feels like https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Jerusalem residents give their thoughts to the BBC from Israel, the first country to reimpose a nationwise lockdown.

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Rock climbing when you're blind https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Matthew Shifrin took up the sport almost a year ago - with the help of a friend and a childhood toy.

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ICYMI: A thirsty armadillo and record-breaking free diver https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Brexit: Amal Clooney quits government envoy role over law break plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The human rights lawyer says she is "dismayed" by the UK being prepared to break international law.

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Stolen books worth £2.5m found under floor of Romanian house https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "irreplaceable" works, including a first edition by Galileo, were taken in a dramatic London heist.

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Matildas replica kit unavailable in female sizes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The women's football team said their away shirt won't come in female sizes until 2022.

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US ready to ban TikTok and WeChat in 48 hours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ban will take effect in two days unless President Trump intervenes.

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Afghan mothers' names to be included on children's ID cards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mothers' names will now be printed on national ID cards following a three-year-long campaign.

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Medicane Storm Ianos lashes western Greece https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Intense wind and rain flood streets and fell trees on islands in western Greece.

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Coronavirus: Israel marks Jewish New Year with second lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The nationwide measures coincide with the start of Rosh Hashanah, when families traditionally gather.

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Twitter beefs up security for US election candidates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The social network has activated password reset protections and is demanding stronger passwords.

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Donald Trump: President denies new assault allegation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former model Amy Dorris alleges Mr Trump groped her and forcibly kissed her at the US Open in 1997.

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Police launch homicide inquiry after German hospital hack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Woman dies being transferred from German hospital which is hit by hackers.

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What maths is involved in stirring a cup of tea? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A professor has won £2.3m for applying complex maths to simple situations - like stirring tea.

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Thai national park mails trash back to tourists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If you're leaving your rubbish in a Thai national park, you might be reunited with it by mail.

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China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The live-fire exercise in the Taiwan Strait comes as China accuses the US and Taiwan of "collusion".

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Australian footballer awarded 'landmark' disability payout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shaun Smith said he had suffered serious brain injury from repeated concussions in matches.

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Bolivia's interim leader Jeanine Áñez quits presidential race https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

She says she has acted to try to prevent the return to power of ex-President Evo Morales' party.

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Global coronavirus infections top 30 million https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 940,000 people have died since the outbreak began last year, says Johns Hopkins University.

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Siberia landscape scarred by climate change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists are warning about the consequences of vast swathes of ground thawing in Siberia.

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Belarus protests: Women try to unmask those detaining protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Women want to hold to account the masked people picking protesters off the street in Belarus.

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US West Coast fires in maps, graphics and images https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A visual guide to the fires ravaging California, Oregon and other western states.

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US election: Are older Trump voters sticking with him? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president relied on over-65s to win the White House in 2016 but their support this time is not assured.

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Mozambique's jihadists and the 'curse' of gas and rubies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three years into an escalating insurgency, the president admits the "resource curse" is to blame.

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India's Covid crisis sees rise in child marriage and trafficking https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reports of under-age marriage and child labour rose as the lockdown pushed people deeper into poverty.

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How photographers track down stolen pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some call them copyright trolls, but these companies say they defend photographers' rights.

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Coronavirus: Football team loses 37-0 in socially distanced match https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

German club Ripdorf stepped onto the pitch, kicked the ball away and then stood on the sidelines.

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Xinjiang: China defends 'education' camps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Beijing has faced widespread criticism over detention centres set up for mostly Muslim Uighurs.

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Barack Obama: Former president announces memoir release date https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The first half of the ex-president's memoirs will come out just weeks after the November election.

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Lionel Messi wins fight to trademark his logo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The European Union's highest court rules in favour of the footballer after a nine-year legal battle.

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Tony Abbott hacked after posting boarding pass on Instagram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A hacker uncovered the Australian ex-PM's phone number and passport details but told the authorities.

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Forest fires devastate Brazil's Pantanal tropical wetlands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A huge number of fires has devastated the Pantanal, with fears of huge animal losses too.

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Why forest fires in Siberia, Russia threaten us all https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists say wildfires in Siberia, Russia, have been releasing record amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.

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Alexei Navalny's aides say 'nerve agent' found on bottle in hotel room https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Russian opposition figure had stayed at a hotel in Siberia before he fell ill on a flight.

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Kanye posts photos of his record deal amid dispute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star says he won't release new music until he is released from his recording contract.

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Heat ray 'was sought' against protest in Washington's Lafayette Square https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Military police requested a heat ray before clearing a Washington DC square in June, a major says.

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Lesbos: Greek police move migrants to new camp after Moria fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After sleeping rough for a week many migrants want to leave Lesbos, not stay in a new camp.

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Colombia: Indigenous protesters topple conquistador's statue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They say Sebastián de Belalcázar represented five centuries of genocide and slavery in South America.

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Biden says US trade deal hinges on UK 'respect' for Good Friday Agreement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The presidential candidate says peace in Northern Ireland cannot become a "casualty of Brexit".

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Covid pushes New Zealand into worst recession in years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country saw early success in keeping out the virus, but strict measures have taken a toll.

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Coronavirus: South Africa eases strict lockdown as cases drop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.

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'For me whale meat is my childhood, my memories' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sales of whale meat rise in Norway, helped by more Norwegians going on staycations.

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China debt dogs Maldives' 'bridge to prosperity' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After borrowing vast sums for infrastructure projects, can the tiny island nation pay it back?

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Coronavirus: CDC director vs President Trump on face masks and vaccines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Centers for Disease Control director and US president give contrasting messages on coronavirus.

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US election 2020: When will we get a result for the US election? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lots of postal ballots, legal disputes and stubborn candidates could delay the results.

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The student daring to challenge Thailand’s monarchy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul read out a 10-point manifesto calling for reform of the monarchy.

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Coronavirus: 'I cut a carrot for the first time, aged 41' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Diagnosed with ADHD just before she turned 40, Alia used lockdown to face her fear - cooking.

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Migrant crisis 2015: What happened to Nujeen Mustafa? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nujeen fled war in Syria, and crossed Europe in her wheelchair in 2015, but where is she now?

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Environment activists: 'I got death and rape threats’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last year was the worst on record since the charity, Global witness, started tracking deaths in 2012.

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Rosa Parks: US civil rights legend's house displayed in Naples https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US civil rights activist briefly lived in the house after her famous bus protest in the 1950s.

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Germany far right: Police suspended for sharing neo-Nazi images https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officers in North Rhine-Westphalia sent Hitler photos and a depiction of a refugee in a gas chamber.

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Former athletics head jailed for corruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' governing body, is sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of corruption.

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Mozambique video of killing fake, says defence minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

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Coronavirus: Hit to global economy 'will be less than expected' in 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The OECD now forecasts a decline of 4.5% in 2020, but says the damage will still be "unprecedented".

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Venezuela: UN investigators accuse authorities of crimes against humanity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Human rights investigators say authorities have committed "egregious violations" since 2014.

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Five things from EU chief’s first State of the Union speech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The EU Commission head, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered her maiden address. Here's what we learned.

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Uber's self-driving operator charged over fatal crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The safety driver of an Uber autonomous car is charged with negligent homicide.

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Cardi B files for divorce from Offset https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The New York rapper says her relationship with the Migos star is "irretrievably broken".

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US West Coast fires: Smoke spreads to New York and Washington https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Smoke from the West Coast fires casts a haze over the eastern cities of Washington DC and New York.

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Hurricane Sally: 'Catastrophic flooding' as storm hits US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Authorities warn of "historic and catastrophic flooding" as Sally makes landfall.

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Gaza violence flares after Israel signs deals with Gulf states https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A fresh round of violence between Palestinian militants and Israel follows a ceremony in Washington.

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Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government of Barbados says the time has come to leave the colonial past behind.

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Melania Trump: New metal statue unveiled in Slovenia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new bronze statue takes the place of the former wooden one, which was set on fire last year.

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Yoshihide Suga: The unexpected rise of Japan’s new prime minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What we know about the new leader who replaces long-time premier Shinzo Abe.

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Coronavirus: India infections top five million mark https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the world's second-highest caseload, amid reports of intensive care beds and oxygen shortages.

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Coronavirus: Trump denies downplaying severity of virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president said in an interview earlier this year he minimised the virus's severity to avoid panic.

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Yoshihide Suga elected Japan's new prime minster succeeding Shinzo Abe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yoshihide Suga has won the vote in parliament, and is largely expected to stay his predecessor's course.

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John Bolton: Criminal inquiry opened into explosive memoir https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Trump's ex-adviser is being investigated for possibly disclosing classified information.

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What is Trump's record on environment? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president has dismissed the science on climate change. But what is his record on the environment?

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Coronavirus in Kenya: From salon to sewer worker https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of those who lost their jobs amid the pandemic are being paid to clean up their neighbourhoods.

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Israel's borders explained in maps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Israel's acceptance by Arab states grows, here's how the shape of the Jewish state has changed.

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Recovering from Covid-19: 'I can't get the images out of my head' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many patients are at the risk of suffering from PTSD, but India lacks infrastructure to treat them.

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Greece arrests five over Lesbos migrant camp blaze https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Most of the 12,000 who fled the fire on the Greek island last week are still sleeping rough.

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Extinction: Urgent change needed to save species, says UN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Humanity is at a crossroads and action is needed to slow nature's accelerating decline, says the UN.

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ICE whistleblower: Nurse alleges 'hysterectomies on immigrant women in US' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A complaint alleges unsafe treatment and conditions at a migrant detention centre in Georgia, US.

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Alexei Navalny: Poisoned Putin critic 'will return to Russia' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The opposition figure posted on Instagram, announcing that he was breathing free of ventilation.

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Lebanon crisis: Fire erupts in shopping centre near Beirut’s port https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The blaze is the third in a week in a city still reeling from a devastating explosion in August.

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Hong Kong's dolphins make pandemic comeback https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Travel restrictions have cut down maritime travel, bringing vulnerable dolphins back to the waters around Hong Kong.

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Malaysian man 'finds' monkey selfies on lost phone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zackrydz Rodzi says he stunned to find photos after tracing lost phone to nearby jungle.

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Mozambique: Army to investigate 'horrific killing' video https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

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Tiger King: New ad demands answers about Carole Baskin's missing ex https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An advert asking for information on the star's ex-husband was shown during Dancing With The Stars.

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John Boyega resigns from Jo Malone ambassador role over Chinese ad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Star Wars actor made a personal video in London, but he was replaced for the Chinese market.

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Asia sees first regional recession in 60 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The region's economy will shrink 0.7% in 2020 but rebound next year, says the Asian Development Bank.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself.

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TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June.

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Daniel Prude death: Rochester mayor sacks police chief over 'spit hood' case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Daniel Prude's death in March was a key event in months of unrest over racial injustice in the US.

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Panama: Mass grave uncovered in area linked to religious sect https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The remote site is near where seven bodies were discovered in January, sparking an investigation.

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Kremlin looks to keep protest-torn Belarus in Moscow's orbit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Embattled leader Alexander Lukashenko may not find long-term solace in Russia, Sarah Rainsford writes.

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Hurricane Sally forms off US Gulf Coast, threatening southern states https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The slow-moving category one storm is expected to dump rain and could flood coastal communities.

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Five reasons why Israel's peace deals with the UAE and Bahrain matter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gulf states see opportunities for trade while Israel lessens its isolation, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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The Nigerian filmmakers risking jail with lesbian movie Ife https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The film board in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are banned, says the film violates strict laws on homosexuality.

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Ship with no crew to sail across the Atlantic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A full-size, crewless research ship is to make one of the world's first autonomous transatlantic voyages.

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Is Trump right about cause of US wildfires? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is poor management of forests to blame for deadly fires in the United States?

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Digital divide: 'My children's classroom is a car park' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

During the coronavirus pandemic, life has turned to the internet. But not everyone has it.

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Coronavirus in Africa: Explaining the bogus 'viral blockers' worn by some politicians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC Africa explains the facts behind 'protective badges' that some politicians have been wearing.

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Mercy Baguma: Woman who died with crying baby in Glasgow buried in Uganda https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mercy Baguma was found next to her crying baby - her case sparked criticism of Britain's asylum system.

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Paraguayans call for release of kidnapped ex-VP Óscar Denis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Óscar Denis, 74, was taken by rebels who are demanding the release of two of their jailed members.

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Warren Harding: Grandson of former US president asks to exhume his remains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

James Blaesing seeks to confirm a DNA match with Warren G Harding, but relatives oppose the bid.

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Google says its carbon footprint is now zero https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The technology giant has also pledged to be using only carbon-free energy by 2030.

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Dong Tam case: Two sentenced to death in Vietnam over police killings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three policemen and one resident died in January in clashes over a land dispute.

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Climate change: Rising sea levels in Fiji create 'ghost towns' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coastal erosion, rising sea levels and intense cyclones have forced people to abandon their homes in Fiji.

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Belarus protests: Lukashenko to meet Putin as unrest continues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It will be their first face-to-face talks since Belarus's disputed presidential election in August.

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Khalifa Haftar's rival Libya government resigns after Benghazi protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The headquarters of military commander Khalifa Haftar are torched in his eastern base of Benghazi.

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Umar Khalid: India student leader arrested over Delhi riots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi police arrested Umar Khalid after questioning him for 11 hours on Sunday.

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Yoshihide Suga picked by Japan's governing party to succeed Shinzo Abe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's governing party has picked him to succeed Shinzo Abe who stepped down due to health reasons.

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Neymar among five sent off as Marseille beat PSG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Neymar is one of five players sent off after an injury-time brawl as Marseille beat Paris St-Germain in an action-packed Ligue 1 game.

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Humpback whales take wrong turn up crocodile river https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least one humpback whale remains in the Northern Territory river after getting lost, experts say.

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TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

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Roderick Walker: Georgia deputy filmed punching black man is fired https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Roderick Walker was a passenger in a car pulled over for a broken rear light in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Climate change: Warmth shatters section of Greenland ice shelf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A big chunk of ice breaks away from the Arctic's largest remaining ice shelf - 79N, or Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden.

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Coronavirus: WHO reports record daily rise in new infections https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The largest increases in new infections were reported in India, the US and Brazil, the agency said.

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Covid in Yemen: The city where all the doctors fled - except one https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

During the height of the pandemic in Yemen, there was only one functioning hospital in the city of Aden, home to a million people.

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ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Cambridge-based company's technology helps power most smartphones among many other gadgets.

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US election 2020: How to become president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How is the president of the United States actually elected?

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Nigeria's slave descendants prevented from marrying who they want https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Campaigners fight to overturn customs and a caste system that discriminates against some Igbo people.

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The coal-pots fuelling Antigua's ghost stories and folk tales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In generations past, Antiguans would gather around a coal-pot not only to cook but also to socialise.

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How her own illness led one woman to set up a global firm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jules Miller set up dietary supplements firm The Nue Co after suffering irritable bowel syndrome.

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Coronavirus: Beijing's back and forth lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stephen McDonell explores 'the new normal’ in China's capital as it adapts to life with coronavirus.

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LA police shooting: Two officers 'critically injured' after being shot in car https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video of the incident shows a figure approach the officers' vehicle, before opening fire and running away.

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Greece to build permanent migrant centre to replace Moria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Moria refugee camp burned down, leaving more than 12,000 people without shelter or sanitation.

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US West Coast fires: Wind warning prompts fears of further spread https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gusts of up to 40 mph could lead to a further spread of fires in Oregon and northern California.

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Coronavirus: Melbourne police arrest 74 anti-lockdown protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

About 250 people attended the illegal protest in the Australian state of Victoria.

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Uganda and Tanzania sign $3.5bn oil pipeline deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

East Africa's first major oil pipeline is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs.

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Coronavirus: Israeli minister resigns over plans for second lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Housing Minister Yaacov Litzman says the measure will affect key religious holidays later this month.

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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev set for New York final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at Flushing Meadows on Sunday - will it be Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem?

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Belarus protests: Opposition keeps up pressure on Lukashenko https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 250 people are arrested, ahead of the latest of several weeks of mass protest.

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US Open winner Osaka says a Covid break helped https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Open champion Naomi Osaka says the time she was forced to take off tennis because of the coronavirus pandemic helped her win a third Grand Slam.

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Mali coup: Opposition rejects transition deal as 'power grab' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's military leadership is accused of ignoring demands made by other groups during talks.

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Los Angeles police officers shot in 'ambush' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video of the incident shows a figure approach their vehicle, before opening fire and running away.

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LeBron James leads Lakers to play-offs final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Los Angeles Lakers seal a 4-1 series win over the Houston Rockets to reach their first Western Conference final for 10 years.

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Coronavirus: Cases in France leap past 10,000 a day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hospitalisations and intensive care admissions also rise across the country as infections soar.

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Australian optometrist suspended for altering prescriptions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian man is suspended over 410 altered prescriptions which undermined a female colleague.

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Migrants allowed off Maersk tanker after 40 days at sea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The migrants land in Sicily after what the UN called "a diplomatic game of pass the parcel".

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Russia: Local elections test Kremlin party's grip on power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They come only weeks after the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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US film Nomadland triumphs at Venice Film Festival https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The festival was the first such event held with live audiences since the start of Covid-19 outbreak.

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Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love: Living with my autism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love won his appeal against extradition and his autism was cited as a factor.

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Why do women appear to bear the brunt of ageism at work? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Older women fight back against the double whammy of ageism and sexism in the workplace.

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Working from home: The rise of the DIY office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices.

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Brian Cox and Adele's producer Paul Epworth discuss music and the cosmos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How do physics and space travel inspire musicians? Award-winning producer Paul Epworth finds out.

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Coronavirus: How the lockdown has changed schooling in South Asia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The pandemic has led to schools in South Asia shifting to remote learning but there are huge obstacles.

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Letter from Africa: Behind Ghana and Nigeria's love-hate affair https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why the current tensions over the closure of some Nigerian-owned shops in Ghana should come as no surprise.

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Coronavirus: Oxford University to resume vaccine trial after pause https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The late-stage trials were paused due to a reported side effect in a patient in the UK.

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India-China dispute: China returns five missing Indian nationals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chinese troops abducted the five Indian civilians in a disputed border area, reports say.

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Moria migrants tear gassed by Greek police in protest over new camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Migrants and refugees were made homeless when the camp on the Greek island of Lesbos burned down.

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US wildfires fuelled by climate change, California governor says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The fires raging in three states show that the climate debate "is over", California's governor says.

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Navid Afkari: Iran executes young wrestler despite global outcry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Navid Afkari, 27, was accused of murder but he said he was tortured into confessing.

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ICYMI: Sparkles, surfing and a leopard in a shed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From diamonds to mammoth bones - some gems you may not have seen this week.

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Toots Hibbert: Jamaican reggae legend dies aged 77 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert was the front man of reggae band Toots & the Maytals.

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Obituary: Shere Hite, pioneering sex researcher https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Her 1976 study, the Hite Report, shattered assumptions about female sexuality and sold 50m copies.

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Venezuela: President Maduro says US spy seized near oil sites https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The marine working for the CIA had weapons and large amounts of cash, the Venezuelan president says.

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Peru Congress opens way for impeachment of president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president is accused of trying to obstruct a corruption probe - a charge he denies.

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Woman who sawed off own hand found guilty of fraud https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 22-year-old Slovenian woman was found guilty of cutting off her hand to make an insurance claim.

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The woman trying to save India's tortured temple elephants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activist Sangita Iyer is on a mission to end the agony of ceremonial elephants.

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Is Italian fashion racist? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.

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Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.

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Afghanistan war: 'Historic' peace talks with Taliban set to begin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Landmark talks aimed at ending four decades of war get under way on Saturday, after months of delay.

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I read all those Trump tell-alls. Here's what I learned https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With yet more books offering fresh info on Trump, what do you get when you take them together?

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Migrants on Lesbos: 'Europe does not exist. This is hell' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The migrants and refugees are now sleeping wherever they can after the camp burned to the ground.

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Nigeria's opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, the emphasis moves to Nigeria.

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India and China buy time to heal old border rifts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The countries say they will end a violent border stand-off, but differences will be hard to overcome.

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Coronavirus: False claims test kits for ‘Covid-19’ were sold in 2017 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Our latest debunk of misinformation includes claims about the World Bank, thermometers and llamas.

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Moria migrants protest in front of burnt-out camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of migrants and refugees are demanding more permanent housing elsewhere.

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With the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After months of virtual learning, some schools have now reopened their doors to pupils. But with the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like?

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Attenborough and the special moment fuelling his hope https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sir David Attenborough and the mountain gorillas that have won the fight against extinction.

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Putin apology to Serbia over Russian spokeswoman Zakharova https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Serbia's president was furious over a Facebook post that likened him to Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct.

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Alarm over drug-related killings in Manila during Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There’s alarm in the Philippines over an escalation in summary executions during the pandemic in a suburb of the capital, Manila.

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Moria migrants: European countries agree to take minors after fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Germany says 10 European countries will take unaccompanied minors from the fire-ravaged camp in Greece.

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Explosions rock Jordan military base https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An electric short circuit is the likely cause of a series of large explosions.

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Moria camp: Afghan family helpless after fleeing Lesbos fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Talibshah Hosseini ran with his family as fire engulfed the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island.

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Coronavirus: Inside the Indian company betting big on vaccines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker by volume, is trialing multiple vaccines.

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Lebanon: Why the country finds it hard to change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Its political system is often blamed for instability, recurring conflicts and foreign intervention.

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Melania Trump has a transactional marriage, says former aide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Melania Trump's former friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff on the first lady and her husband.

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Belgium ex-king's love child seeks royal rights and titles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After years of denial, former King Albert accepted he was the father of artist Delphine Boël.

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Oregon fires: Over 500,000 flee dozens of infernos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least one of the deadly infernos in the western US state is being treated as possible arson.

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India and China to 'quickly disengage' from border standoff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tensions had spiked over gunfire at a disputed border and kidnapping accusations.

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Google and Twitter to block election misinformation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content.

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Moria migrants: Greece calls for European action after fire on Lesbos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Greece is struggling to find shelter to thousands of migrants left homeless after a fire at a camp.

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Breonna Taylor family: Hold every officer accountable https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 26-year-old's aunt says she is worried about a "cover-up" in the case of her killing by police.

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Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques to quit over Aboriginal cave destruction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jean-Sebastien Jacques and other senior executives will step down after the miner blew up sacred sites.

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Covid exacerbating inequality globally - BBC poll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A global survey shows how the pandemic has sowed inequality, with poor countries suffering the most.

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Who will get coronavirus vaccine first, and how? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If scientists succeed in making a coronavirus vaccine, when will we get it, how much will it cost and who will get it first?

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Why black Americans are more likely to be vegan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

African Americans are almost three times as likely to be vegan than white Americans.

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Suspension of a US professor sparks debate over a Chinese word https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News of the controversial suspension of a US university professor for using a Mandarin word reaches China.

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George Bizos obituary: Remembering Mandela's gentle but fierce lawyer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The South African champion of human rights remained active and outspoken into his tenth decade.

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Covid hotspots, six months after pandemic declared https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Key charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.

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9/11 attacks: What's happened to al-Qaeda? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nineteen years after its massive attack on the US, al-Qaeda is still active in parts of the world.

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Former prisoner fighting for US criminal justice reform https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Harvey Murphy's life changed when he was wrongly accused of stealing and later served time in jail for drug offences.

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Colombia protests: Death of man tasered by police sparks deadly clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Javier Ordóñez died after being tasered by police officers while he was pleading for them to stop.

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Beirut fire: Large fire erupts in Beirut port area https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A huge blaze breaks out in the Lebanese capital's port, a month after the deadly blast there.

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Advert row sees SA shops pull TRESemmé products https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of South Africa's biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.

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Deadly clashes in Colombia after tasered man dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video showed Javier Ordóñez being pinned to the ground by police after allegedly breaching social distancing rules.

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Belarus opposition politician told she would be deported 'alive or in bits' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maria Kolesnikova says she feared for her life during an attempt to deport her.

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Coronavirus: Israel considers nationwide lockdown as cases spike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country struggles to halt a steep rise amid another record high in daily coronavirus infections.

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Paris Musée d'Orsay sorry for barring visitor in low-cut dress https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Student Jeanne describes her embarrassment at being stopped from going into the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

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Denis Mukwege: UN guards DR Congo Nobel laureate after death threats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Renowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.

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Jane Fonda: 'Climate activism saved me from depression' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Hollywood star has written a book about how people can get involved in climate change activism.

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Ronald Bell: Kool & The Gang founder dies aged 68 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He started the soul band that had hits like Celebration and Jungle Boogie with his brother Robert.

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'Koala war' splits Australia's New South Wales government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The New South Wales ruling coalition is in crisis amid internal fighting over a koala protection policy.

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We Charity to exit Canada amid Trudeau scandal probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The charity says it has to leave because of "fallout" from a political scandal involving the prime minister.

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California wildfire: Three killed in explosive inferno https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One of the victims was a motorist who fled his or her car and was overcome by the flames, say police.

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Covid vaccine: 8,000 jumbo jets needed to deliver doses globally, says IATA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shipping a coronavirus vaccine will be "largest transport challenge ever" says the airline industry.

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Alexei Navalny: Substantial chance Russia behind poisoning, Pompeo says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US secretary of state declines to say how the Trump administration will respond to the attack.

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Wildlife in 'catastrophic decline' due to human destruction, scientists warn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Conservation group WWF says global wildlife populations have shrunk by two-thirds since 1970.

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WestJet cancels flight because of mask dispute with child https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

All passengers were told to disembark the WestJet flight because a young girl was not wearing her mask.

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California wildfires: This is how mind-bogglingly huge they are https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over two million acres of land have burned in California, compared to 118,000 acres razed in 2019.

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US official claims pressure to downplay intelligence reports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A whistleblower says the order over analysis about Russia was because it "made the president look bad".

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Prominent women attacked as Afghanistan eyes peace https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An actress who also serves in the police is one of a number of prominent women to be attacked in Kabul.

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Abortion: How do Trump and Biden's policies compare? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It's a divisive issue in US politics. Here's where Donald Trump and Joe Biden stand on abortion.

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India start-ups flounder as tensions with China rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India's decision to curb Chinese money has put its start-ups on the back foot.

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The plant being promoted as a herbal tonic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Artemisia plant extracts have anti-malarial properties, but there's no evidence they can combat Covid-19.

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Autistic teenager in Utah shot by police after mother calls for help https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Golda Barton called Salt Lake City police to help with her 13-year-old son's mental health crisis.

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David Beckham's Guild Esports to float on London stock market https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Firm wants £20m to boost performance in global online games Fortnite, CS:Go, Rocket League and Fifa.

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India in shock over 86-year-old grandmother's rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police have arrested a man in his 30s for the rape and assault of the woman in Delhi.

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Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned.

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Maxim Znak: 'Masked men' seize opposition figure in Belarus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maxim Znak, 39, is one of the last remaining high-profile opposition figures in Belarus.

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Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh.

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Moria migrants: Fire destroys Greece's largest camp on Lesbos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Migrants fled with what they could carry as fire spread through the camp on the island of Lesbos.

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Chinese state media accuse Australia of raiding journalists' homes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The state media reports say Australian intelligence agents raided Chinese journalists in June.

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Belarus: Opposition figure 'climbed through car window' to avoid expulsion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activist Ivan Kravtsov says Maria Kolesnikova tore up her passport to avoid being expelled to Ukraine.

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Fire breaks out at Greece's largest migrant camp, Moria, on Lesbos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Migrants are being evacuated from the camp as firefighters tackle the large blaze.

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US to block key Chinese exports from Xinjiang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.

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Oscars: Only diverse films will be considered for best picture https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Academy says at least one main actor must be from an underrepresented racial group.

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Thwaites: 'Doomsday Glacier' vulnerability seen in new maps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sea and airborne surveys show how Antarctica's mighty Thwaites ice stream can be melted from below.

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Justice dept seeks to defend Trump defamation case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar.

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