Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest

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

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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

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

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Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US

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

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Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus

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

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

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

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Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

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

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India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

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

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Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

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

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

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

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US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

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

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Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

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

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Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe

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

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Fox found with impressive shoe collection in Berlin

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

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Chinese Bishop Imprisoned for 40 Years May Be Dead; Congress Wants Answers

The US House of Representatives held a hearing on Thursday demanding China provide some answers. 

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Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam

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

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California amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing

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

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Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns'

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

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Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record

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

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Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'

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

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Ghislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers

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

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Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'

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

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Vietnam records first Covid-19 death

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

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Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

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

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Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump

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

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Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity

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

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South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'

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

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Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies

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

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Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager

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

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Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast

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

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Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

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

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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

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

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The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

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

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Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

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

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The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

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

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Gianni Infantino: Legal proceedings launched against Fifa president

Swiss prosecutors launch legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over alleged secret meeting with Swiss attorney general.

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Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot

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

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Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades

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

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Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police

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

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Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?

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

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TikTok launches $70m fund for European users

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

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German economy suffers sharpest decline on record

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

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Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time

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

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Jordan 'rotten meat': Child dies and 800 poisoned near Amman

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

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Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election

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

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Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed

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

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Amazon boss Jeff Bezos refutes claims company acted like a 'drug dealer'

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

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Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet

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

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Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

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

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Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump

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

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Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash

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

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Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says

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

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What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?

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

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Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic

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

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'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

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

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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

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

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Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

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

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The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

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

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New York City police accused of 'kidnapping' protester

The footage of a protester being snatched off the street was shared widely on social media.

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The Killers taking tour misconduct claims 'extremely seriously'

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

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Umbrella Man: Minneapolis suspect linked to white supremacists

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

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins

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

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Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital

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

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Yemen conflict: Southern separatists give up on self-rule

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

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Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

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

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Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning

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

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Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'

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

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'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19'

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

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Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive

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

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US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality

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

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Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches

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

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Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'

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

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Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

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

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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

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

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Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?

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

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'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'

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

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

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

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

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

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Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'

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

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

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

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Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity

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

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Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests

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

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Iter: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly

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

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Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post

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

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Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases

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

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Rodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned

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

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Tahlequah: Killer whale who carried dead calf for days is pregnant

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

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Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules

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

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Chainsmokers gig prompts inquiry over social distancing

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

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Women working more paid hours as men work less

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

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India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials

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

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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

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

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Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'

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

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Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial

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

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Coronavirus: UK quarantine restrictions unjust - Spain PM

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

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Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings

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

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

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

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Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

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

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Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

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

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Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan

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

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

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

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‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’

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

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Can this Californian prison save itself from Covid-19?

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

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Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'

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

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Robert O'Brien, key Trump adviser, 'tests positive for Covid-19'

If confirmed, national security adviser Robert O'Brien will be the highest-ranking aide infected.

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France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars

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

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Israel and Hezbollah trade fire across Lebanon border

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

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Firefighter abseils down well to save trapped owl

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

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Bank Bans UK Christian Ministry Accounts After 'Mob Rule' Campaign: 'It Will Be Churches Next'

Leaders for a Christian ministry in the United Kingdom have said they’ve received death threats and the bank accounts associated with the organization have been shut down following a “mob rule” campaign from LGBTQ activists.

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Mexico flooding: Tropical depression Hanna drenches north

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

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Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache

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

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Chinese students in Australia targeted in virtual kidnapping scam

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

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Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge

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

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Black Lives Matter: Arkansas senator describes slavery as 'necessary evil'

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

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Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea

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

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The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires

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

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Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months

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

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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

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

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Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

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

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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

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

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

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

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The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths

Somalia has fewer than 100 official Covid-19 deaths. But its cemeteries tell a different story.

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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

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

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India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'

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

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading

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

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Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'

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

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Coming out at 90 years old... to my gay daughter

While writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love.

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Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine

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

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Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa

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

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How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

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

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Coronavirus: 'I killed my mother with my own hands'

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

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South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested

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

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Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville Black militia protest

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

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Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march

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

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Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson

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

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North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

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

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Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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An extraordinary Catholic nun saved Hélène Ullrich and 82 other children during the Holocaust in France.

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

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

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

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

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Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

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

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

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

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What will it take to stop India's police brutality?

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

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China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk to their lowest level in decades.

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US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The BBC’s Anne Soy travelled to her birthplace to meet clan members in her Kalenjin ethnic community.

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

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Israel: 'Gay conversion' therapy ban bill passed by MPs

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

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

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

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

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China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'

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

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

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

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

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India's diamond-studded response to the virus

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

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China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

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

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Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments

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

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Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties

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

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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

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Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

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

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George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion

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

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

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Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers

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

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

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QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult

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

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

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

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

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Nazi eagle in Uruguay auction 'should go to museum'

A US Holocaust centre warns that a bronze eagle in Uruguay could be bought by white supremacists.

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Mexico archaeology: Pre-Hispanic ruins found on mountaintop

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US orders China to close Houston consulate

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

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Amazon-owned Whole Foods in Black Lives Matter legal claim

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

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Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

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

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NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team

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

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Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search

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Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction

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

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

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Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?

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

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Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'

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

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

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Nile dam dispute: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan agree to resume talks

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

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Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'

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Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything?

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

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How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

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

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

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Iran is facing a wave of internal turmoil and covert attacks that are undermining the radical regime's nefarious plans. Even as the violence escalates, hope is rising among Iranian citizens who are finding salvation in Jesus Christ.

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India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says

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

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Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus

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

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

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

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Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia

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

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

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Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.

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

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

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China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'

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

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Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case

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

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

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St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters

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

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

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Halle shooting: Trial begins for Germany synagogue attack suspect

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

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

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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

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

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TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

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

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

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UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

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

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

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

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Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report

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

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

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

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Amber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row before we were married

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

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Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas

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

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TikTok: 'We don't give user data to China'

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

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Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with Chinese territory

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

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Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists

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

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Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

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

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Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

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

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New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'

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

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US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency

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

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Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy

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

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Coronavirus: Lessons from 2008 for the class of 2020

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

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The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback

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

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'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'

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

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Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate

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

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Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?

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

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Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides

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

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Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans

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

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LeBron James rookie card sells for record $1.8m

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

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Chinese Government Orders Low-Income Families to Abandon Their Christian Faith or Lose Financial Aid

In the Chinese government's continuing persecution of Christians, poor families are now being told to renounce their faith or lose welfare benefits.

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Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park

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

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures

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

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Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire

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

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Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign

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

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one-day rise in cases

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

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China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs

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

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China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains

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

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John Lewis: 'He was fighting for justice when it wasn't cool'

Atlanta residents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks

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

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Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government

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

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Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases

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

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Coronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet

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

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'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'

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

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Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks

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

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Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune

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

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'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?'

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

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The woman forced to flee her country for rapping.

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

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Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?

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

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Coronavirus: 'When coffins lined the streets of my hometown'

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

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Coronavirus: Women turn street food carts into disinfection units

Dozens of women in Afghanistan who were operating solar-powered food carts have had the vehicles converted into mobile disinfection units to help tackle coronavirus.

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Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah: Kuwaiti emir hospitalised for medical checks

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

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Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures

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

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Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions

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

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Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

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

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John Lewis: Former presidents join tributes to civil rights icon

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

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China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang

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

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Why I fell in love with Irish dancing

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

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Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France

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

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Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation'

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

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Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest

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

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Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

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

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Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral

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

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Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic

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

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Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80

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

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Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air

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

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US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy

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

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Coronavirus tests: Swabs don't damage the brain and other claims fact-checked

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

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How a Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19 outbreaks

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

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Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?

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

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My Money: 'My house looks happy'

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

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks

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

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Jeyaraj and Benicks: Why was a viral video on custodial deaths taken down?

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

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Week in pictures: 11-17 July 2020

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

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Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack

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

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Zindzi Mandela's family praised for revealing she had Covid-19

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

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'Appalling': Russia Accused of COVID-19 Hacking, Could It Disrupt US Race for a Vaccine?

The US, United Kingdom, and Canada are accusing computer hackers, believed to be part of Russian intelligence, of trying to steal valuable private information about a possible vaccine for the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Georgia governor sues Atlanta over face mask rules

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

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China coronavirus: Most flights cut to Xinjiang after outbreak

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

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Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 cases cross one million

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

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Coronavirus aid: California man arrested over fraud claim

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

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Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework

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

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Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid

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

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Sergei Furgal: The arrest fuelling anti-Moscow anger in Russia's far east

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

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Why can’t Egypt and Ethiopia agree on the Nile dam?

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

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Real Madrid win La Liga for 34th time

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

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New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse

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

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Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3bn appeal for pandemic fight

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

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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

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

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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal

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

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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

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

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India coronavirus: Delhi breathes again as Covid-19 cases dip

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

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Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism

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

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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

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

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The bilbies ‘thriving’ after a 100-year absence in New South Wales

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

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The Simpsons: The black actor hoping his impressions get him a job

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

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Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians

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

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In pictures: Severe floods engulf eastern China

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

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Experts Warn a 'Horrible Surprise Coming', US-China Military Clash Within Six Months

Tensions between the United States and China seem to be growing by the day, prompting some in Washington to worry about a potential military conflict between our two countries within the next six months. The latest flash point: the vital waterways of the South China Sea.  

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Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research

The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research.

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River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills

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

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Bolivian sex workers using raincoats to keep 'safe'

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

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Experts Warn a 'Horrible Surprise Coming', US-China Military Clash Within Six Months

Tensions between the United States and China seem to be growing by the day, prompting some in Washington to worry about a potential military conflict between our two countries within the next six months. The latest flash point: the vital waterways of the South China Sea.  

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Swastikas, ‘Death to Jews’ Written on Graves in France

Some 20 graves in France were vandalized with swastikas and the words “Death to Jews” and “Death to the French,” the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported Thursday.

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China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic'

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

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President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support

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

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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court

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

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Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest

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

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Megan Thee Stallion 'suffered gunshot wounds', apparently injuring foot

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

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Del Mar: Racing suspended as 15 jockeys at US track test positive for coronavirus

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

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Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming

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

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Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio

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

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Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth

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

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Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager

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

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Seven countries with big (and small) population problems

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

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Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown'

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

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India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried

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

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My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'

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

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Say Her Name: 'Black women are killed by police too'

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

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Adoptee Kara Bos's search for her roots in South Korea

Kara Bos was adopted as a baby from South Korea by a US couple. But her birth father is standing in the way of her discovering her roots.

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River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia

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

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Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town has head removed

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

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Bushehr port: Seven ships ablaze in latest Iran mystery fires

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

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US-China: Pompeo dog photo has netizens asking if US is toying with China

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

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Viola Davis: I betrayed myself and my people in The Help

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

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Kenyan 12-year old girl married to two men within a month

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

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Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes

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

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Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: 'I was physically and sexually abused'

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

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Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment

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

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Assam: Fifty dead and two million hit by India monsoon floods

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

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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York

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

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Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status

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

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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

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

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Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg

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

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Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born

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

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Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say

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

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New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears

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

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Coronavirus chaos: Inside South Africa's 'hospitals of horrors'

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

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Could US or UK ban TikTok?

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

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Coronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing?

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

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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

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

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Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry

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

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David LaChapelle's London shopfront exhibition opens

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

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Ghislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing

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

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Jenny Hocking: The Australian historian who took on the Palace and won

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

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Naya Rivera: Glee cast and other stars pay tribute

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

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Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza

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

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Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes

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

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Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes

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

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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

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

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Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa

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

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Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49

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

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US Supreme Court allows federal executions

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

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Gough Whitlam: Queen not told in advance of Australia PM's sacking, letters show

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

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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump

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

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Brazil: Outrage over São Paulo policeman stepping on woman's neck

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

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Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike

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

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Rouaa’s story: From Syrian refugee to UK schoolgirl

The BBC's Caroline Hawley follows Syrian refugee Rouaa to her new home, four years after first meeting her in Lebanon.

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Coronavirus: How to talk about conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories have thrived during the pandemic - what's the right way to talk to someone who believes them?

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Tea, drugs and war: Hong Kong's British history explained

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

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Coronavirus: How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19?

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

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The woman leading the first Arab interplanetary mission

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

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South Asian anti-black racism: 'We don't marry black people'

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

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Coronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world

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

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Coronavirus: Will women have to work harder after the pandemic?

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

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Yemen war: Tortured for supporting the 'wrong' side

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

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Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

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

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Johnnie Walker to be sold in paper bottles

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

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NFL’s Redskins to drop controversial name and logo

The review follows a fresh wave of calls to scrap the NFL team name long-criticised as racist.

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Indian papers resurfacing in French Alps could be from 1966 plane crash

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

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Coronavirus: South Africans divided over second alcohol ban

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

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China Sanctions Cruz, Rubio, Smith, Brownback for Criticism

China said Monday it will impose sanctions on three U.S. lawmakers and one ambassador in response to similar actions taken by the U.S. last week against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses against Muslims in the Xinjiang region.

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Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes

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

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Yves Rausch: German police hunt 'dangerous Rambo' in Black Forest

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

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Xinjiang: Rubio and Cruz hit with tit-for-tat China sanctions

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

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French man accused of molesting hundreds of children dies in Indonesia

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

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Jewish Graves Vandalized in Europe’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery

Dozens of graves in what is believed to be the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe were vandalized last week, sparking an outcry in the Jewish community.

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Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham's Serge Aurier, shot dead in France

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

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Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output

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

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Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27

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

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Dead Seoul mayor accused of sexual harassment

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

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Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59

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

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Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, dies aged 57

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

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Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years

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

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Three generations on the impact of George Floyd's death

Three generations of one family discuss their experiences of racism and whether things are changing.

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India's growing Covid-19 waste challenges workers

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

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Wounds of Dutch history expose deep racial divide

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

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The women who can't get an abortion in lockdown

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

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The woman who wants to make kids better with money

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

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Iran plane crash: 'Human error' to blame for downing of Ukrainian jet

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

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Mali opposition rejects President Keïta's concessions amid unrest

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

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Xu Zhangrun: Outspoken professor freed after six days

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

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Southern China hit by heavy flooding

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

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Window Closing for Cristina to Become Seasons 1st Hurricane

Despite forming several days ago and spending several days over the open waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, AccuWeather forecasters say the window for Tropical Storm Cristina to emerge as the first hurricane of 2020 in the Western Hemisphere is closing.

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Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected

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

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Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque

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

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Hong Kong: Opposition primaries draw thousands despite security law fears

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

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Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

After more than 30 years of Islamist rule, the new justice minister outlines wide-reaching reforms.

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Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state

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

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Roger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe

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

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Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time

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

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Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages

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

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Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy

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

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Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving

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

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Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed

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

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Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within

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

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Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record?

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

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Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines

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

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Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak

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

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public

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

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George Floyd: 'If you don't break the chain, then who will?'

Across the US, street artists have been inspired by the death of George Floyd earlier this year.

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Saving one of the world's rarest antelope

There are fewer than 500 hirola living in the wild, down from thousands just 40 years ago.

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World-Renowned Evangelist Morris Cerullo Passes Away at 88

World-renowned evangelist Morris Cerullo passed away on Saturday at the age of 88.

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Srebrenica: Scaled-back ceremony marks 25 years since massacre

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

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South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'

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

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Shark kills teenage surfer in Australia's New South Wales

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

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Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre

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

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Jada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship'

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

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ICYMI: 'Twin' elephants and balloon-powered internet

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

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Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest

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

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Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term

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

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Roger Stone reacts to President Trump's clemency decision

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

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'Our Irish island is the last stop before America'

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

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Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence

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

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Coronavirus: Thrifty Germany takes on debt to rescue arts

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

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Trump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America?

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

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Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America

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

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Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman's struggle to avoid mastectomy

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

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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier

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

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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

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

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Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle

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

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Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens

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

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Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future

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

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Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre 25 years on - in pictures

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

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Nigeria: 11-year old dancer challenges ballet stereotypes

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

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New Law Targets Churches in Montenegro, Christian Leaders Detained

Religious tensions are now running high in the small Balkan nation of Montenegro because of a controversial new law aimed at churches.

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Coronavirus: Tourists light on the ground at the Vatican

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

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Iran explosions: Officials deny reports of fresh blast

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

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Hushpuppi's lawyer says FBI 'kidnapped' Nigerian Instagrammer from Dubai

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

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Swedish ex-ambassador Anna Lindstedt acquitted

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 July 2020

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

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