'People went to sleep, and then they died' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pablo Rodríguez's mother and grandmother were in a Miami apartment building when it collapsed.

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Barcelona star Messi becomes free agent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi becomes a free agent after his contract expired at midnight.

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Covid India: Women in rural Bihar hesitant to take vaccines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts say fear and misinformation is fuelling the problem in the northern state of Bihar.

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The moment Bill Cosby leaves prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US comedian was transported in a white car to his nearby residence.

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TikTok removes more than seven million suspected under-age accounts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The video-sharing app is popular with teenagers who are allowed to set up an account from the age of 13.

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Nearly 200 unmarked graves found near Canada residential school https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Indigenous nation said it is too early to say if the remains belonged to former students of the school.

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The Easter Island pianist playing for her home's future https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mahani Teave returned to the world's most remote inhabited island to help preserve its culture.

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Gen Tsadkan Gebretensae: Ethiopia's Tigray rebel mastermind https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A former army general is leading the war against the Ethiopian government.

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The EU’s vaccine passport and what it means for travel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The EU's vaccine passport - its Digital Covid Certificate - is being rolled out across all 27 nations.

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The Amazon sellers who sold up and became millionaires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out.

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Immigration: Is US-Mexico border seeing a surge in migrants? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donald Trump says migrants are crossing the border like the US "has never seen". We've checked the numbers.

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China celebrates Communist Party's 100th anniversary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From "red films" and rap to a lavish gala, the country has seen a ramped-up propaganda drive.

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How to handle China at 100 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is much debate about how to deal with China's authoritarian politics, reports the BBC's John Sudworth.

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Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.

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Serbian ex-spy chiefs jailed for Balkans war crimes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ruling marks the first time Serbian officials are convicted of crimes in Bosnia.

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Trump Organization expected to be charged with tax crimes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former president himself is not expected to be implicated personally in the New York case.

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Nxivm cult: Actress Allison Mack sentenced to three years in prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Allison Mack had already admitted recruiting women and asked for forgiveness before sentencing.

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Miami building collapse: Four more bodies found in rubble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The death toll rises to 16 as rescuers combing the debris battle worsening weather conditions.

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Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned.

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Trudeau pays respects to Canada heatwave victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens have died as Canada sees a new record - 49.6C (121.3F) - for the third day in a row.

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Obituary: Donald Rumsfeld https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ruthless, resilient and divisive - he served as Secretary of Defense twice in a career spanning decades.

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Ex-US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, one of the main architects of the Iraq war, dies at 88

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US embassy in Warsaw publishes video condemning LGBT hate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A video titled #WordsMatter highlights hateful messages left under posts about equality.

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Tour de France spectator arrested over sign crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The woman's sign brought down dozens of cyclists during the first stage of the race on Saturday.

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HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response.

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Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman's death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Electric scooter providers in the French capital could lose licences if safety issues are not tackled.

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Canada weather: Canadians enduring 'unbearable' heatwave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of people have died in Canada as temperatures reach a record-breaking 49.6C (121F).

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Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak.

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Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February.

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Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened.

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Tucker Carlson: NSA denies spying on Fox News host https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Carlson accused the US security agency of planning to force him off air, citing a whistle-blower.

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The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream.

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Australia Covid: Seventh city locks down as cases spread https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Delta cases emerge in new areas, state leaders are calling for faster vaccinations.

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Kim Jong-un: North Korea in ‘great crisis’ after Covid lapses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kim Jong-un berates top officials in a rare sign of the pandemic's severity in the country.

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Taiwan boy thrown 27 times during judo class taken off life support https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 7-year-old had suffered severe brain haemorrhaging after a judo class in April.

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Convertible flying car takes to the sky https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The prototype AirCar completes a 35-minute test flight in Slovakia.

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Hong Kong: How life has changed under the national security law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seven city residents tell the BBC how the new law has fundamentally changed their lives.

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Lady Boss documentary film "recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Filmmaker Laura Fairrie wants to celebrate Collins' books about female sexual desire and freedom.

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Pinjra Tod: Women's rights activists finally free in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita spent a year in prison, accused of 'masterminding' Delhi riots.

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Afghanistan: US commander warns of possible civil war after withdrawal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country could face "very hard times" after American troops withdraw, General Scott Miller says.

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Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage.

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Portugal's top art collector Joe Berardo arrested over fraud allegations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millionaire Joe Berardo is accused of accumulating nearly €1bn in debts to three banks.

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Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces.

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5,000-year-old man was 'oldest plague victim' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists piece together clues from "patient zero", who likely caught the plague from a rodent.

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Portugal exempts under-18s from quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities.

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Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia.

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Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm so proud of Britney for using her voice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Britney Spears' younger sister backs the singer after her powerful appearance in court last week.

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South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.

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Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over Brutal plagiarism claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"It’s how rock and roll works," says Costello, after the pop star is accused of copying his music.

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Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds.

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Hong Kong bans all incoming flights from UK over Covid concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The city is worried about the more infectious Delta strain and ranks Britain as a 'high risk' country.

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US 'white supremacist' shoots two black bystanders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The gunman had drawn swastikas and described white people as "apex predators", say investigators.

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British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 460 anti-Semitic incidents were reported to the Community Security Trust from 8 May to 7 June.

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Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts.

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377: The British colonial law that left an anti-LGBTQ legacy in Asia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Created by the British, the 377 law has left a damaging legacy in former colonies, say activists.

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A Pride symbol vandalised in Canada's 'prettiest little town' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A rainbow pedestrian crossing in Paris, Ontario was vandalised, and the town rallied to fix it.

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Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned.

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Israeli minister's landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations.

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Picasso painting found in Athens years after gallery heist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Greek police say they have recovered two valuable pieces of art stolen more than nine years ago.

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Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible.

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Inside India's deadly mucormycosis fungus epidemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye visits a ward battling India's mucormycosis epidemic in the wake of Covid.

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The precarious life of a Gaza fisherman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fishermen in Gaza eke out a precarious living amid restrictions over where they can cast their nets.

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Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits.

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UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A report urges countries to "make amends" for racism against Africans and those of African descent.

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US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago.

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Bruno Candé: White man jailed for Portugal murder of black actor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Evaristo Marinho is sentenced to more than 22 years jail for the murder of Bruno Candé.

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US Supreme Court declines transgender bathroom appeal in win for student https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The order in favour of Gavin Grimm is seen as a significant win for LGBT student rights.

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Kuwait arrests man who posted TikTok weather rant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man is heard complaining about a dust storm and swearing in the online clip.

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Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed.

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Juul to pay $40m in US lawsuit over teen targeting claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The e-cigarette company will pay $40m (£29m) to North Carolina and will change its marketing in-state.

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Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests.

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North Korea: Citizens ‘worried’ by Kim Jong-un weight loss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss.

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Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket.

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Lázaro Barbosa: Brazil murder suspect dies in police shootout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead.

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Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols.

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France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders.

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Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city.

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India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states.

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BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA.

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Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A journalist's arrest and changes at a pro-democracy website show 'chilling' impact on media freedom.

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Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP.

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US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Strikes against an Iran-backed militia came in response to drone attacks on US forces, the US says.

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'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast.

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Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country.

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Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability.

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Papua's sacred forest for women only https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution.

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Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated.

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Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country.

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Palestinian protests: Crowds clash with police after death of activist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protests took place in Ramallah after the death of an activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority.

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France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election.

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Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead.

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Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race.

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Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in semi-autonomous Puntland.

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Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh.

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US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho.

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Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor.

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Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State.

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Key workers in Ibiza dance experiment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely.

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Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public.

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More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week.

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A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity.

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Pride month: Five stories from around the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party.

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Khurshedben Naoroji: The singer who preached nonviolence to bandits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Khurshedben Naoroji gave up her singing career to preach nonviolence to bandits in India.

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Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means...

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China's changes through one man's lens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China.

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Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday.

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Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm.

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Turkey LGBT: Police use force to break up Gay Pride rally in Istanbul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse people at a banned Pride march in Istanbul.

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Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground.

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Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant.

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Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami.

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LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport.

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'We got justice, but not enough justice' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday.

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ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases.

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Miami building collapse: Demands for answers grow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says families "have a right to know" how the building collapsed.

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Kamala Harris visits US border amid migrant crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash.

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Afghanistan: Biden says Afghans must decide their own future https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Joe Biden pledges continued US support for Afghanistan despite the troop withdrawal.

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Colombia President Iván Duque's helicopter hit by gunfire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iván Duque says his aircraft was shot while he was flying near the border with Venezuela.

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Duminda Silva: Anger as Sri Lanka frees politician sentenced for murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UN condemns the decision to pardon Duminda Silva, convicted for the murder of a rival politician.

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Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus.

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George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests.

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UFO report: US 'has no explanation' for sightings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Pentagon report says it can only explain one of 144 sightings made by the US military since 2004.

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Czech Republic: Tornado fells trees then smashes eyewitness's window https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video shows the tornado tearing through part of the Czech Republic and the devastation left behind.

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Germany passes new citizenship law for descendants of Nazi victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The move closes loopholes that denied citizenship to some whose ancestors had fled persecution.

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Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse.

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Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead.

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France's young voters turned off by key regional election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Abstention rates were very high in the first round, so what will happen in Sunday's run-offs?

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Miami building collapse: Firefighters search rubble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Firefighters are scouring what was once the basement for any survivors of the Surfside apartment tower collapse.

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Coronavirus: Israel reimposes masks amid new virus fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes just days after the last restriction was lifted, as concerns grow over a spate of cases.

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Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law.

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Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As lawyers analyse the latest developments, the singer apologises for keeping fans in the dark.

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Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane along with his girlfriend.

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Miami building collapse: Rescuers listen for signs of life in rubble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rescuers search for survivors with 99 unaccounted for after the collapse of the 12-storey complex.

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Covid: Sydney city centre and beach suburbs to enter lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Central areas of Australia's largest city will go into a week-long lockdown to contain a rise in cases.

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Gibraltar votes to ease tough abortion laws https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Referendum results show support for lifting the rules, which are some of the harshest in Europe.

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Canadian report slams 'reckless' Iran for downing of flight PS752 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness".

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Nicaragua's fragile leader and his ruthless crackdown on rivals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say the arrests of presidential hopefuls in Nicaragua reflect President Ortega's insecurity.

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Why New York Pride parade has barred uniformed police officers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pride organisers have barred uniformed police officers from participating until 2025.

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India's opinionated feminist and her viral wedding ad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC speaks to those behind an Indian matrimonial ad seeking a "non-farting, non-burping, rich man".

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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Biden backs bumper economic stimulus bill - with big caveat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president says he will only sign it if Democrats can pass a separate, far bigger budget bill.

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BBC appeals to UN over Iran's harassment of Persian service staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned.

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Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold.

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Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21.

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Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone.

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New type of ancient human discovered in Israel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.

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Sea lion opens gate to crash fisherman's interview about a 'plague of sea lions' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A sea lion was caught on camera crashing an interview with a fisherman about a "plague of sea lions".

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'Goodbye Apple Daily': Tears in Hong Kong paper's final hour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of supporters chanted slogans and cried as the Hong Kong tabloid prepared its last run.

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Multi-storey building partially collapses in Miami https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of rescue units are at the scene, with no immediate reports of people injured or trapped.

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Vice-President Kamala Harris to make first trip to border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The vice-president has faced repeated questions about why she has not visited the border.

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Canada: Hundreds of unmarked graves found at indigenous school https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the most significant such discovery to date, a First Nation group in Saskatchewan says.

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Benigno Aquino III: The quiet son of Philippine democracy icons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former Philippine president known as "Noynoy" and scion of the Aquino family has died aged 61.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong bids emotional farewell to pro-democracy paper https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pro-democracy paper Apple Daily published its final edition amid moving support from locals.

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Athens priest arrested for acid attack on bishops https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The suspect was allegedly caught with cocaine and threw acid during his disciplinary hearing.

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James Bond's French haunts give licence to thrill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now?

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Covid third wave: Can India prevent it? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts say a third wave is inevitable but its impact can be limited with timely decisions.

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River Nile dam: Egypt new African allies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Recent years have seen a dramatic re-engagement with Africa, especially the Nile Basin countries.

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US crime: Is America seeing a surge in violence? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As President Biden launches a renewed effort to tackle violent crime, we've looked at trends in the US.

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Nigeria child abduction: Kidnappers demand millions for a child's life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December.

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Why has the Hoover Dam hit an historically low water level? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies.

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Brazil's environment minister quits amid illegal logging investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Environment minister Ricardo Salles denies taking part in a timber-trafficking scheme in the Amazon.

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Gold rush fuels armed violence in Brazilian Amazon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises.

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Ros Atkins looks at the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.

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Britney Spears speaks out against conservatorship at hearing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I just want my life back," the US pop star says in a rare public testimony.

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Biden unveils strategy to combat US crime wave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Biden's plan comes as gun sales and homicides have spiked around the country this year.

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Russian jets and ships shadow British warship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale reports from the deck of HMS Defender in the Black Sea as it was harassed by Russia's military.

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Euro 2020: Fans make pro-LGBT protest at Germany-Hungary football game https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rainbow flags were flown at the match, after Uefa banned the arena from lighting up in the colours.

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HMS Defender: What will be the fallout from Black Sea incident? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC's Frank Gardner looks at what impact the Russia-UK confrontation off Crimea might have for global security.

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US tycoon McAfee found dead in Spanish prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The anti-virus creator is found dead in a Spanish prison cell after a court allows his extradition on tax evasion charges.

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Italian PM rebuffs Vatican protest over proposed homophobia law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mario Draghi has rebuffed the Vatican after it issued a protest over a bill on gay and other rights.

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Eight on trial for burglaries on Paris celebrities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The gang is suspected of targeting the Paris homes of stars including footballer Thiago Silva.

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Hungary PM 'scraps Euros visit' amid German LGBT row with Uefa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The decision comes amid anger that Uefa will not allow the Munich stadium to light up in rainbow colours.

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New York mayoral election: Yang out as ex-police officer leads primary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The winning Democratic candidate is likely to become the city's next mayor in a November vote.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy casualties reported after airstrike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eyewitnesses told the BBC that the Ethiopian air force struck a market near the region's capital.

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Mexico prison: Six killed in fight between rival gangs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security forces say they have regained control of the prison in Tabasco following the deadly fight.

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Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in LA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police will now consider whether to bring any charges against the R&B star.

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Giant panda gives birth to twins at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cubs, which have not yet been named, are the first ever twins to be born at the zoo in Tokyo.

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The Nigerian priest saving Igbo deities from the bonfires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reverend Paul Obayi preserves artefacts burnt by preachers who see them as symbols of idolatry.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes days after the publication's offices were raided and company-linked assets frozen.

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Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement.

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Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last week, Morgan Stanley's chief executive told workers 'if you can eat out, you can go to the office'.

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Covid: Sydney faces new restrictions as cluster grows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's largest city sees its worst outbreak this year as a cluster infected with the Delta strain grows.

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Hong Kong's first trial under national security law starts without jury https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tong Ying-kit could be convicted to life in prison in the controversial trial without jury

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'Heartbreaking' conditions in US migrant child camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming conditions at a child migrant camp in Texas.

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US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US Department of Justice says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government were seized.

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‘Heartless’ Queensland bars US couple from seeing dying father https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A US couple make a desperate plea after being denied quarantine exemption in Queensland.

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Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes.

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Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours.

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'The risk you run': Colombia's women protesters on sexual violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Women taking part in Colombia's anti-government protests speak out about the harassment they face.

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Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s.

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Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate.

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Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy fighting reported https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rebel forces claim to have seized several towns, which the army has dismissed as "fake news".

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Myanmar army clashes with anti-junta militia in major city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four members of the opposition militia are reported dead in the first such clashes in a major city.

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Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok.

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US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons.

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Singaporean who tortured and killed Myanmar maid gets 30 years in jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 24-year old maid from Myanmar was tortured and starved before her death in 2016.

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Australian mouse plague: Thousands of inmates moved from infested jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of inmates are relocated as New South Wales grapples with exploding numbers of mice.

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Canada: Fire destroys two Catholic churches on indigenous land https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police are treating the two blazes in the western province of British Columbia as suspicious.

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Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doctors fear rising concern fuelled by the government's change in advice may slow down vaccinations.

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Cambodia charges environment activists with insulting the king https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Accused of insulting the king, the environment activists face up to 10 years in prison.

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China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province.

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New York mayoral election: What voters want from a new mayor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City.

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Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', Unesco says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it.

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NFL: Carl Nassib becomes first active player to come out as gay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay.

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A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster.

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Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan?

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India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports.

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Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why?

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How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary?

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Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors for talks after a fifth presidential hopeful is detained.

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Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus.

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Covid: Vaccines running out in poorer nations, WHO says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are chronic shortages in some nations where Covid infections are surging, a key official says.

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China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again.

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US Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's top court examined whether caps on benefits to student athletes violated federal law.

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India Covid vaccination: New policy to speed up delivery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi praises its strong start but will the new vaccine rollout plan will have a long term impact?

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Iran nuclear deal: President-elect Raisi issues warning over talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ebrahim Raisi promises he will not allow negotiations on reviving a 2015 deal to be dragged out.

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Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An Instagram image allegedly shows the daughter of the ruler of Dubai on "holiday" in Spain.

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Spain confirms plans to pardon Catalan separatists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The nine leaders were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial.

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Valerie Bacot: French woman goes on trial for murder of abuser https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A petition is calling for Valerie Bacot's release, despite her admitting the killing in 2016.

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Swedish government toppled in no confidence vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven loses the vote following a dispute over rent controls.

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Pakistani lawyer who represented Asia Bibi says he faces threats to his life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saif ul Malook, who represented Asia Bibi and overturned blasphemy cases, describes death threats.

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Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans - or 50% capacity - will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, despite warnings from health bosses.

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Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Abiy Ahmed is hoping to secure a popular mandate, but polls are not being held in war-torn Tigray.

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Laurel Hubbard: First transgender athlete to compete at Olympics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is headed for Tokyo but critics say she has an unfair advantage.

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International Day of Yoga: Muted celebrations due to Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ministers urge people to follow yoga but ask them to avoid big gatherings to mark the day.

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Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company.

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Barnaby Joyce named Australia deputy PM after leadership contest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Barnaby Joyce's return as deputy prime minister could impact Australia's climate change policies.

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Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan.

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France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Early results indicate both parties have failed to make ground in France's regional elections.

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Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram.

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North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it?

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Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors.

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French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France.

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Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable".

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South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life.

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US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.

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South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz.

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One dead after driver crashes into Florida Pride parade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The motive of the driver - who hit two people at the Fort Lauderdale event - is unknown.

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Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran.

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Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The victims include eight children from a local foster home, and a father and his baby daughter.

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Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The note was found on a Portuguese island, three years after it was sent by a teenager from the US.

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Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification.

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Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt.

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Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid.

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Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say.

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Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time.

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Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening.

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Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school.

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In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution.

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'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones?

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K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols.

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Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Ethiopians prepare to go to the polls, false and misleading content has been spreading online.

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Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers.

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Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet.

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Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride.

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'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot.

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Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter.

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Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region.

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Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say.

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Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House.

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Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions.

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Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region.

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Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

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Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria.

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Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote.

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Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders.

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Australia take wine dispute with China to WTO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China accuses Australia of an illegal trade practice, but Australia believes the motive is political.

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Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals.

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Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo.

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Life in lockdown: The pandemic through our eyes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From freshman college to new life and loss, three young photographers document their pandemic year.

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North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation?

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France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote.

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Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future.

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Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta?

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Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia.

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Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion.

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Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.

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California heatwave: State declares state of emergency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place.

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Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alex Harvill died trying to break the record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump in Washington.

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Scarlett Johansson criticises Black Widow's 'hyper-sexualisation' in Iron Man 2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Scarlett Johansson says her character was treated like "a possession or a thing" in Iron Man 2.

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Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections.

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Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Arson attacks and retaliatory air strikes put further strain on a fragile ceasefire.

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Record number of displaced people despite Covid: UN refugee agency https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 82 million people have been forcibly displaced, more than 1% of the world's population.

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Giant rhino fossils in China show new species was 'taller than giraffe' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Paraceratherium linxiaense was taller than a giraffe and weighed as much as four large African elephants.

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TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad.

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Kim Jong-un prepares for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

North Korea had earlier snubbed efforts by the Biden's administration to establish diplomatic talks.

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US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In their lawsuit, a group of men say they were forced to work on cocoa firms in Ivory Coast.

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Iranians vote in presidential election marred by disqualification row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

All but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani are regarded as hardliners.

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Once the future, US now captive to its past https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever.

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Are Asia's Covid 'winners' entering shaky new territory? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The countries that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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

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Iran: How a unique system runs the country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iran is choosing a new president, part of a unique system of how the country is ruled.

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Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia.

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US couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters plead guilty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I'd do it again," vows Mark McCloskey outside court as he and his wife walk free with a fine.

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Why US millennials are quitting big cities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives.

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Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site.

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The Gurkha veterans fighting for Covid care in Nepal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus.

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David Bowie painting bought for $5 expected to fetch thousands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A painting by musician David Bowie found at a Canadian dump is set to be auctioned for thousands.

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Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday.

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Giant Buddhist statue gets Covid face mask in Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Temple managers plan to keep the face covering on the figure until the pandemic is brought under control.

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Strong-Willed Pig: Animal that survived Sichuan earthquake dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zhu Jianqiang, or "Strong-Willed Pig", was seen as a symbol of hope and resilience.

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When Biden met Putin: Decoding the world leaders' body language https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A body language expert unpacks the postures and gestures of the two world leaders at their summit.

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Biden lashes out at CNN reporter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president snaps at a female correspondent before apologising later on for being "a wise guy".

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Several airlines and banks hit by online outage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Multiple airlines and Australian banks suffer an online outage with websites and apps unavailable.

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Kim Jong-un admits to 'tense' food situation in North Korea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He told the ruling party that the coronavirus pandemic and a series of storms had led to bad harvests.

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World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This month the country announced plans to become the first nation to make the cryptocurrency legal tender.

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Why what's happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Famine conditions and insecurity in Tigray as well as upcoming elections affect the future of Ethiopia.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong police arrest editor, four other executives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Apple Daily is often critical of Hong Kong and the mainland Chinese leadership.

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'Construction flaws' caused deadly Mexico City metro crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An overpass collapse killed 26 and has put pressure on leading Mexican politicians and businessmen.

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Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges.

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Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible.

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Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits.

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Tigray war: Walking three days to find a hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People's lives in northern Ethiopia are in tatters as they deal with famine in the ruins of a war zone.

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Turow: Vast Polish coal mine infuriates the neighbours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The EU's top court has ordered Poland to halt mining at Turow, which affects water levels across the border.

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Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain.

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Botswana diamond could be world's third largest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana.

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Biden-Putin summit: 'It's always better to meet face-to-face' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin hold their first talks since Mr Biden took office.

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Putin: You think we're the unpredictable ones? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to US President Joe Biden's calls for "stable and predictable" relations.

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Myanmar village of Kin Ma burns down after clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The military blames "terrorists" for the incident but locals tell the BBC troops are to blame.

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Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations.

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Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners.

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Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three astronauts are set to blast off on China's longest ever human spaceflight mission.

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Germany withdraws platoon from Nato mission in Lithuania https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The army is investigating reports of sexual coercion and anti-Semitic songs at a party in Lithuania.

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Taishan nuclear plant: China admits damage to fuel rods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Chinese government says the issue at the Taishan facility is "common" and did not cause a leak.

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Spanish man jailed for killing and eating his mother https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 28-year-old was arrested after body parts of his mother were found scattered in her Madrid flat.

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Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders set for tense Geneva talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The first meeting between the leaders comes as relations between the US and Russia are at rock bottom.

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Spider webs blanket Australian landscape after floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions of spiders fleeing floodwaters have created huge webs as they try to reach higher ground.

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Taiwan reports 'record number' of Chinese jets in its air defence zone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mission comes after Nato and the G7 pointed to China's military threat and human rights record.

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California's drought may have solved plane crash mystery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An underwater survey company may have found evidence of a plane crash from decades ago.

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Euro 2020 - France 1-0 Germany: Several in hospital after parachute protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several people have been taken to hospital to receive treatment on injuries caused by a protestor who parachuted into the stadium during France's win over Germany, say Uefa.

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Peru: Leftist Castillo wins popular vote in presidential race https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Castillo secured just over 50% of all votes, but faces legal battles with rival Keiko Fujimori.

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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott gives away £2bn more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Amazon founder's ex-wife said she chose 286 teams 'empowering voices the world needs to hear'.

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Brexit: Can the UK and the EU reach a deal on Northern Ireland? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How might the UK and EU compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol?

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Biden: How Europeans have reacted to president's visit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three prominent Europeans assess how Joe Biden's talks with European leaders have gone.

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Tracking change in Ethiopia and the challenges ahead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC charts the dramatic changes and challenges facing the country as it goes to the polls.

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US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a holiday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democratic and Republican senators hail the rare bipartisan measure in the evenly split chamber.

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'I was humiliated': The continuing trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Survivors have faced threats and bullying from police when seeking justice, says a new rights report.

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Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

According to reports in Bloomberg, the company paid an Australian traveller after a 2016 attack.

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Drone cameras record social lives of killer whales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new study suggests killer whales may socialise with each other based on age and gender.

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What are the Delta variant symptoms? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading.

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Iran is holding elections on Friday to choose a new president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seven men are competing to become president but most reformist and centrist candidates are barred from standing.

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Israel strikes in Gaza after incendiary balloons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the first major flare-up since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in May.

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Tenerife: Protests against violence as search for baby's body continues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The body of a child is found in the sea off Tenerife, but her sister remains missing, feared murdered.

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Mustafa al-Darwish: Saudi man executed for crimes committed as a minor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rights groups had called for a halt to the execution, saying that he was tortured into a confession.

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Court cancels tycoon's acquittal over Slovakia murders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A businessman accused of ordering killings which brought down the government will be tried again.

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Ikea France fined €1m for snooping on staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff.

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Airlines report 3,000 unruly passengers this year in US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Most of the cases involved passengers who refused to wear masks, as airlines enforce tougher rules.

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Footballer Eriksen 'fine under the circumstances' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says he is "fine under the circumstances" as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest.

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Goma volcano: ‘I don't know what happened to my family.’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows.

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Runner blames burrito for failing drugs test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shelby Houlihan says she has been banned for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance - which she blames on a burrito.

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Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president is set to talk to the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

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Liz Chicaje: Activist whose fight created a national park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Liz Chicaje, who fought for the creation of Yaguas National Park, has been awarded the Goldman prize.

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Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge".

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Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012.

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WW2: Unearthing Taiwan's forgotten prisoner of war camps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The island had 16 camps where thousands of Allied soldiers were held captive in brutal conditions.

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Coronavirus G7: Could a billion more vaccines for poorer countries make a difference? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How much difference could the G7 offer of a billion vaccines make to tackling the pandemic?

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Deona Knajdek: Minneapolis mother-of-two killed as car hits protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Deona Knajdek was reportedly using her car to block a street when another vehicle hit hers.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene sorry for likening masks to Holocaust https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The conservative firebrand says it is important for her to acknowledge her "offensive remarks".

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Biden on Putin: he is a 'worthy adversary' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden says he hopes to find areas where cooperation is in the interests of both the US and Russia.

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Pangolin: How do you save the 'world’s most trafficked mammal'? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thai has dedicated his life to educating the Vietnamese public about pangolin conservation.

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Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe.

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Nato and climate change: How big is the problem? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Allied members have agreed to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from military activities".

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Ethiopia's election 2021: A quick guide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister and Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed faces his first electoral test since taking office.

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India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccination rates are vastly different depending on which district you live in.

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Philippines drugs war: ICC prosecutor seeks full investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fatou Bensouda says there is reasonable basis to believe thousands of civilians were unlawfully killed.

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US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying.

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Christiane Amanpour: CNN star says she has ovarian cancer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The award-winning journalist urged women to get regular screenings and take symptoms seriously.

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Reality Winner: US ex-NSA contractor and leaker released from prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reality Winner leaked a classified report on Russian hacking to the media and was jailed in 2018.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Trial of ousted Myanmar leader begins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aung San Suu Kyi faces a range of charges including owning unlicensed walkie-talkies.

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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.

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IS Badoush prison massacre: Iraq exhumes bodies from mass grave https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA taken from victims found in a mass grave near Mosul will be compared with possible relatives.

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Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at President Biden's first summit.

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China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues.

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Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers.

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Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films.

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Ziona Chana: Head of 'world's largest family' dies in India's Mizoram state https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children.

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'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Christchurch mosque attack: Producer resigns from New Zealand movie after backlash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Critics say the film project is poorly timed and pushes a "white saviour" narrative.

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Novak Djokovic targets 'golden' Grand Slam after French Open win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novak Djokovic says "everything is possible" as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam in 2021 after winning the French Open for the second time.

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Nicaragua: Five more opposition figures detained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A total of 12 opposition figures have been now held, including four likely presidential candidates.

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Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett vows to unite nation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

His pledge comes as his government is voted in, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power.

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What Putin really wants from Biden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Geneva summit on 16 June between the Russian and US presidents will not be a friendly encounter.

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Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.

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WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire.

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The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Millions in China are expressing their desire to break free of a standard definition of success.

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Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect.

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India coronavirus: 'I lost my father and pregnant wife to Covid' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family.

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Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension.

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Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, addressed the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting.

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Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Right-wing Spanish parties say plans to pardon separatist leaders are a threat to national unity.

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Netanyahu: A shrewd leader who reshaped Israel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad.

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Netanyahu out as new Israeli government approved https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Benjamin Netanyahu loses his 12-year hold on power as Israel's parliament approves new coalition government.

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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.

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G7: Macron responds to criticism over 'offensive' NI comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland.

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G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson.

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Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts.

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G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail.

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G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail.

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Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Morten Boesen.

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Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found.

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Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April.

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G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise.

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Guinea-Bissau’s cashew farmers survive tough times https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cashew nuts are Guinea-Bissau's biggest export crop but times are tough for farmers.

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Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men.

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Baba Ka Dhaba: The year in the life of a viral Delhi eatery owner https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Eighty-year-old Kanta Prasad has felt the ups and downs of running a business during a pandemic.

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G7 leaders face biggest climate change decisions in history - David Attenborough https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sir David warns world leaders that humans may be "on the verge of destabilising the entire planet".

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Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him.

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Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods.

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Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly.

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Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin.

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E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3.

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G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

About 200 protesters paddled out into the bay from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth.

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SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket.

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Humpback whale spits out lobsterman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A lobsterman in Cape Cod, thought he had been attacked by a shark, but realised he was in a whale's mouth.

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Boaters have a close call with a Texas dam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The four passengers were rescued after their boat got stuck at the top of the dam.

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Crocodile attack twin: 'Mel is breathing on her own' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A British woman attacked by a crocodile in Mexico is out of her coma and breathing on her own.

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Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released from prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Agnes Chow and other activists were jailed last year for their role in pro-democracy rallies in 2019.

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G7: Leaders to unveil global anti-pandemic action plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They will pledge all their resources to ensure a global pandemic like Covid-19 is never repeated.

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Humpback whale gulps and spits out Cape Cod lobsterman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Packard ended up in the marine giant's mouth for about half a minute off Massachusetts.

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US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The bills target Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and some of the anti-trust actions they stand accused of.

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Tokyo Olympics: Why people are afraid to show support for the Games https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some Japanese - including athletes - are afraid to come forward and show support for the Olympics.

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MH17 plane crash: Horror and hope for families as trial starts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four people are on trial for shooting down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, but none are in court.

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Joe Biden: Unearthing the president's unsung English roots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An English link has been added to the president's famed Irish ancestry. But is it meaningful to him?

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Pan-African Parliament: Punches, kicks and death threats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MPs brawled after failing to agree on a new president, showing how elusive political unity remains.

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Covid: Is there a limit to how much worse variants can get? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time.

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Class 12 exams: India students face uncertain future amid pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The cancellation of school-leaving tests has students in India staring at an uncertain future.

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Vaccinating children against Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ros Atkins on the debate about giving Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12-15.

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Why Kim Jong-un is waging war on slang, jeans and foreign films https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A sweeping new law makes the smuggling of foreign news, films or drama punishable by death.

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'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future.

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Daniel Ellsberg: The 90-year-old whistleblower tempting prosecution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fifty years after he leaked the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg says he's made another disclosure.

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Myanmar: The mysterious deaths of the NLD party officials https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The deaths of officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's party have raised scrutiny of the military's actions.

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The Queen: ‘Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Queen isn't afraid to lighten the mood at the G7 'family photo'

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G7: Boris Johnson kicks off summit with plea to tackle inequality https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UK's PM urges leaders to "build back better" after Covid, as the Queen joins them for a dinner.

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Teen who filmed George Floyd murder given journalism award https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Darnella Frazier received a special citation by the Pulitzer Prize board for her courage.

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Palestinian teenager shot dead in clash at protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Israeli army said there was a riot at Beita, near Nablus, and soldiers' lives were in danger.

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Covid: Celebrity Millennium cruise guests test positive for virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Royal Caribbean restarted cruises in June after they were suspended for more than a year.

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Peru election: Vote count ends but official result may take days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Leftist Pedro Castillo keeps a narrow lead, but an official announcement may take days.

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Copa America: Brazilian Supreme Court rules tournament can go ahead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Copa America, which is set to start on Sunday, can go ahead in Brazil, the country's Supreme Court decides.

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UK-US special relationship: A short history https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It isn't always "couple goals" - because the people involved keep changing.

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Trump officials seized Democrats' Apple data: reports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least two Democrats and their families had their Apple data seized under President Trump.

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Quiz: How well do you know the Euros? Take our bumper quiz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ten rounds, 125 possible answers - take on our quiz and test your Euros knowledge.

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G7: UK and US have an 'indestructible relationship', PM says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Boris Johnson coins a new term for the so-called "special relationship" as the G7 summit begins in Cornwall.

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Saman Abbas: Family on the run over teen's disappearance in Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Saman Abbas, 18, has not been seen since fighting with her family over an arranged marriage.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Chile capital locks down despite mass vaccination https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Three-fifths of the country has been vaccinated but rising Covid cases spark new restrictions.

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LGBTQ: The podcast telling Singapore's hidden gay stories https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The SG Boys is the first LGBTQ podcast in Singapore - a country where gay sex is still illegal.

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India wildlife officials reunite leopard cub with mum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two-month old female cub was found stuck in a trench in a tea garden.

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Puerto Rico blackout after fire at power station https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The blaze broke out shortly after the firm reported a cyber-attack, which has not yet been linked to fire.

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Lake Mead: Largest US reservoir dips to record low https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lake Mead along the Arizona-Nevada border is a major water supply source for some 20 million people.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Tragedy of the man-made famine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aid workers are still unable to reach large parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region because of the war there.

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'Huntington's disease won't stop me having a baby' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heather and her husband are going to have a baby, even though Heather's time with the child will be limited.

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Trese: What Netflix's new occult anime reveals about the Philippines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The creatures and monsters that come alive in the show tell a tale about today's modern society.

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India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccination rates vastly different depending on which district you live in.

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Coronavirus: Can countries pay back pandemic debt? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Countries around the world have borrowed staggering amounts to deal with the pandemic. But where does a government borrow that money from - and can it ever be paid back?

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Ilhan Omar: US congresswoman defends 'offensive' Israel remark https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a rare rebuke from colleagues, Democrat Ilhan Omar hits back at her critics' "tropes".

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Why some say this Nevada town siren is a racist relic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The siren has been called a "piece of historical trauma" over its disputed link to sundown towns.

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Solar eclipse 2021: Eclipse lights up sky https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some early risers in the northern hemisphere may have spotted the eclipse in the sky on Thursday morning.

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Australia: New South Wales and Victoria face coldest weather in decades https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unusually low temperatures mark the arrival of winter for much of eastern Australia as cool air travels up from Antartica.

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G7: UK and US in complete harmony over Northern Ireland - Boris Johnson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Boris Johnson meets US President Joe Biden ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall.

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France to scale down W Africa military operations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

French forces have been helping countries in the Sahel region to fight militants.

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Dutch find Czech crew remains at WW2 RAF bomber crash site https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Five Czech airmen died when their RAF Wellington bomber was shot down over the Netherlands.

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Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard: Film sequel slated by critics https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The movie sequel sees Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds reprise their roles.

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McDonalds BTS meals: Indonesia branches forced to shut due to high orders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of branches in Indonesia closed their doors after being overwhelmed with orders.

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Palestinian security officers killed during Israeli raid in West Bank https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A firefight erupted after Israeli special forces went to Jenin to arrest suspected militants.

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Meat giant JBS pays $11m in ransom to resolve cyber-attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hackers disrupted operations in several markets at the world's largest meat processing company.

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Number of migrants at US border hits new record high https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US border agents encounter more than 180,000 immigrants, the largest monthly total since 2000.

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Keystone XL pipeline halted after Biden blocks permit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Canadian developer says it will dismantle their equipment and "ensure a safe termination".

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Alberto Fernandez: Argentine president apologises for Brazil comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alberto Fernandez said Brazilians were "from the jungle", prompting a response from Brazil's leader.

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'Miraculous' mosquito hack cuts dengue by 77% https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Infecting the mosquitoes with a different bug slams the breaks on dengue fever, trial finds.

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Biden warns Russia against 'harmful activities' at start of first official trip https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mr Biden, making his first overseas trip as president, is seeking to bolster ties with US allies.

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Alexei Navalny: Moscow court outlaws 'extremist' organisations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A court classifies them as extremists, meaning activists risk jail if they continue their work.

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Why classical musicians are performing among tombstones https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The New York Philharmonic is back, playing to a live - and not-so-live - audience.

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Covid in India: The mother and son feeding Mumbai's poor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Harsh Mandavia and his mother have provided more than 25,000 meals to people hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic wins after Paris fans boo 11pm curfew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novak Djokovic beats Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a French Open quarter-final stopped to ensure fans could leave before a 11pm curfew in Paris.

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Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Netizens are outraged by the sky-high incomes of some people in China amid a gaping wealth gap.

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Keeping Up With the Kardashians: 8 ways one family became a hot topic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the series ends, we look at how the Kardashians became an office cooler conversation.

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Sacred objects: From police evidence to museum pieces https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sacred objects seized from practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions are being returned after decades.

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The dilemma of rebuilding Gaza without rearming Hamas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Donors are grappling with the challenge of helping Gaza without benefitting its militant rulers.

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Kenyan avocado farm faces more claims of abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the company tries to win back the UK business it lost, more alleged victims have come forward.

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Has Bollywood become more progressive over the years? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new study of film dialogues looks at Bollywood's social biases and how they have changed over 70 years.

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'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers.

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G7: What it's all about in 60 seconds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jon Kay tells us what is happening ahead of this weekend's G7 summit in just one minute.

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Protest wasn't cleared for Trump photo op - report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new report clears police of having cleared protesters so Donald Trump could pose for photos.

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Halo Trust: Afghanistan mine clearance workers shot dead 'in cold blood' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Officials blamed the Taliban, but the Halo Trust says the local Taliban group came to their aid.

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Parachute pitch invader halts Polish league match https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch as an unexpected pitch invader on a parachute halts a Polish league match between Olimpia Elblag and PISA Primavera Barczewo.

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Bitcoin: El Salvador makes cryptocurrency legal tender https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is the first country in the world to make the move, following a proposal by its president.

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Nigeria's Twitter ban: Donald Trump hails Buhari https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The former US president urges other countries to restrict use of social media platforms.

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South Korean mayor 'sorry' for falling for vaccine scam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He apologised after believing a foreign company would provide 30 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

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Nicaragua arrests third possible challenger to Daniel Ortega https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Felix Maradiaga faces terrorism and conspiracy charges under a controversial new security law.

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Italy's plummeting birth rate worsened by pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Italy's birth rate is at its lowest since 1861 and Covid-19 has made it harder to start a family.

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The US socialite who gave it all up to become a Carmelite nun https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sister Mary Joseph gave the end of her life to God but her first 60 years were far from traditional.

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The Brazilian doctor offering fake Covid drugs for social media likes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Albert Dickson, an elected politician, says he is 'above all a doctor' and defends medical autonomy.

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Free Hugs: Does Covid mean the end of hugging strangers? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For years, people have stood on streets holding ‘FREE HUGS’ signs but has Covid ended the movement?

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How grief has united an Israeli, and a Palestinian mother https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Grief and the desire for peace has united a Palestinian and an Israeli mother who both lost sons.

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Why Covid has made it harder for young women to get jobs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than 600 million people aged 15-24 are thought to be unemployed, with women most affected.

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