US election: Rules on debates to change after Trump-Biden spat

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

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Japan 'Twitter killer' pleads guilty to murders

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

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Google Pixel phone 'designed for economic downturn'

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

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Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges

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

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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Russia offers to host Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks

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

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Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster

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

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Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united?

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

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Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China

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

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Onions, ironing and 'sex appeal': Who is Tony Abbott?

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

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Families of 12 Hong Kong activists captured at sea by China look for answers

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

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US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing

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

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Parisians alarmed by sonic boom by warplane

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

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France announces 'gradual' ban on wild animals in circuses

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

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French Open 2020: Serena Williams withdraws from competition on day four

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

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Hathras gang rape: India victim cremated 'without family's consent'

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

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Babri mosque: India court acquits BJP leaders in demolition case

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

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US election 2020: 'The loser is us, the American people'

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

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Presidential debate: 'Shut up, man' and other insults and interruptions

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

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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden clash on future of healthcare

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

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Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters

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

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Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.

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US election debate 2020: Biden accuses trump of covering-up the truth

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

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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden's claims fact-checked

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

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First Trump-Biden presidential debate: Trump clashes with moderator

President Donald Trump clashes with moderator Chris Wallace.

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US election 2020: A really simple guide

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

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in chaotic, bitter debate

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

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Brazil judge stymies plan to revoke mangrove protection

Environmentalists feared fragile coastal ecosystems would be destroyed by redevelopment.

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Extra facility opened for planes grounded by Covid-19

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

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Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parks

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

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Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies

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

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Joyce Echaquan: Outcry in Canada over treatment of dying indigenous woman

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

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

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

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Chris Wallace: First debate host and Fox anchor unloved by Trump

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

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Coronavirus: The disabled Indians losing their livelihoods

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

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Spain Bankia trial: Thirty-four cleared of bank privatisation fraud

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

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Estonia ferry disaster: TV crew uncovers new evidence

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

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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Casualties mount in Nagorno-Karabakh

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

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Anger as Brazil revokes mangrove protection regulations

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

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Zuma: South Africa anti-graft inquiry is biased against me

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

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No more 'ladies and gentlemen' on Japan Airlines flights

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

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Aaron Sorkin: 'Right time' to tell Chicago riots story

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

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Hathras gang rape: India victim's death sparks outrage

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

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Tourist faces jail in Thailand over hotel review

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

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Amnesty International to halt India operations

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

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US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario

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

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Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation

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

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Chinese teacher sentenced to death for poisoning nursery children

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

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Trump and Biden: What to watch for in first presidential debate

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

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George Pell: Cardinal to return to Rome for first time since acquittal

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

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Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million

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

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BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public

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

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Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence

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

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Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood

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

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

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

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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

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

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

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

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

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

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Trump taxes 'national security' issue, Nancy Pelosi says

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

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Romanian mayor wins election two weeks after Covid-related death

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

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China Teaches Students that Jesus Stoned Woman to Death, Changes Biblical Passage in Textbook

The ending of a biblical story where a woman was forgiven by Jesus after committing adultery has been altered in a Chinese textbook to make our Savior out to be a killer. 

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Belarus: Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel winner and opposition figure, goes to Germany

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

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Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: 'Bomb on donkey' used to ambush Borno governor

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

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Kosovo War: Salih Mustafa's case is the first for Hague court

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

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Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis

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

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US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC

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

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Quim Torra: Spain's top court bans Catalonia leader from office

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

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Nagorno-Karabakh: What's behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?

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

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US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns?

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

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia-Azerbaijan fighting rages in disputed region

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

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Sir David Attenborough spent lockdown 'listening to birds'

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

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Trump denies story he avoided paying taxes

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

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Dreamworld accident: Australian theme park fined over four deaths

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

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TikTok: US judge halts app store ban

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

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The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest

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

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

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

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'You're an opera singer? But you're not white...'

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

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The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm

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

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Why India needs to worry about post-Covid care

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

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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times

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

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Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid

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

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Joe Montana: American football legend saves grandchild from kidnapping attempt

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

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Roe v Wade: Trump says Supreme Court ruling on abortion 'possible'

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

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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Tanks ablaze as fighting erupts over disputed region

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

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Belarus: Mass arrests at protests for President Lukashenko to resign

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

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D.C.'s Museum of the Bible to Host 'Locating the Lost City of the Apostles' Event on Biblical Bethsaida

The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC will host Professor R. Steven Notley on Oct. 1 for a special event called "Locating the Lost City of the Apostles," which will focus on the biblical city of Bethsaida-Julias.

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South African defence minister's pay docked over use of air force plane

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

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Belarus: Mass arrests and tear gas on seventh weekend of protests

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

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Sri Lanka returns 'hazardous waste' to UK

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

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Islamist militants kill 18 in north-eastern Nigeria

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

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Switzerland firmly rejects end of free movement with EU - projection

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

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Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi found dead at 40

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

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Azerbaijan and Armenia clash over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region

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

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France racism: Paris to commemorate slave rebellion figure

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

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Brain-eating microbe: US city told not to use water amid contamination concerns

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

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French Open: Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka & Johanna Konta v Coco Gauff on day one

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

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Denmark confronts sexual harassment at work in #MeToo moment

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

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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'

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

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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?

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

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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests

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

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California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters

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

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Amy Coney Barrett: Trump nominates conservative favourite for Supreme Court

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

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Trump: Barrett 'a woman of unparalleled achievement'

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

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Belarus protests: Opposition icon Nina Bahinskaya, 73, bundled into van

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

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Megan Thee Stallion: What do we know about the rapper's alleged shooting?

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

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Coronavirus: Madrid at serious risk without tougher rules, minister warns

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

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Charlie Hebdo: Stabbings suspect 'was trying to target magazine'

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

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ICYMI: Bike race bar crawls and a unique face mask

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Sparks fly during police chase in Los Angeles

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

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Lebanon's PM-designate Adib fails to form new government after blast

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

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Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals

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

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Switzerland gets ready to vote on ending free movement with EU

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

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Deepika Padukone: Bollywood star questioned in drugs case

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

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Ukraine military plane crash: Cadets among at least 22 people killed

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

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020

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

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Philippines Troll Patrol: The woman taking on trolls on their own turf

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

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Rimbaud and Verlaine: France agonises over digging up gay poets

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

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Singapore in world first for facial verification

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

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Mumbi collapse: The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble

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

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'My music students created an album in lockdown'

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

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2 Wounded in Knife Attack in Paris, Suspect Arrested

At least two people were wounded in a knife attack Friday near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, police said Friday. A suspect has been arrested.

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Charlie Hebdo: Two hurt in stabbing near magazine's former office

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

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state in US capitol

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

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Lizzo says body positivity has become too 'commercialised' and 'cool'

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

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Disney sued over Toy Story 4 Evel Knievel 'knock-off'

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

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Mine-detecting rat receives prestigious gold medal

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

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SP Balasubrahmanyam: Legendary Indian singer dies

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

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The threat of 'vaccine nationalism'

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

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Bah Ndaw: Mali to swear in civilian interim leader after coup

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

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Kim Jong-un 'apologises for killing of South Korean official'

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

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Coronavirus: Rio 2021 carnival parade postponed indefinitely

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

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FBI probes police killing of boy on family's drive

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

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California wildfire trend 'driven by climate'

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

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Cardinal Becciu: Vatican official resigns unexpectedly

Cardinal Becciu has left his post and given up his rights as cardinal, the Holy See has confirmed.

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Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal

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

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The German medical students who want to learn about abortion

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

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

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice dies

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

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Pakistan outcry over police victim-blaming of gang-raped mother

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

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge dies of cancer aged 87

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

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

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Coronavirus: what Israel's second lockdown feels like

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

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

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US ready to ban TikTok and WeChat in 48 hours

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

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Afghan mothers' names to be included on children's ID cards

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

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

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

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Twitter beefs up security for US election candidates

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

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Donald Trump: President denies new assault allegation

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

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

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

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

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China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan

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

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Australian footballer awarded 'landmark' disability payout

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

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Bolivia's interim leader Jeanine Áñez quits presidential race

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

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Global coronavirus infections top 30 million

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

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

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Belarus protests: Women try to unmask those detaining protesters

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

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Life has returned to normal for many in Singapore, but one group of people still remain in lockdown.

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

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US election: Are older Trump voters sticking with him?

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

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

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India's Covid crisis sees rise in child marriage and trafficking

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 September 2020

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

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Xinjiang: China defends 'education' camps

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

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

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Lionel Messi wins fight to trademark his logo

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

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Tony Abbott hacked after posting boarding pass on Instagram

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

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

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

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Alexei Navalny's aides say 'nerve agent' found on bottle in hotel room

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

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Kanye posts photos of his record deal amid dispute

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

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Heat ray 'was sought' against protest in Washington's Lafayette Square

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

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Lesbos: Greek police move migrants to new camp after Moria fire

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

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Colombia: Indigenous protesters topple conquistador's statue

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

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Biden says US trade deal hinges on UK 'respect' for Good Friday Agreement

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

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Covid pushes New Zealand into worst recession in years

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

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Coronavirus: South Africa eases strict lockdown as cases drop

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

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

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

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

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

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US election 2020: When will we get a result for the US election?

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

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The student daring to challenge Thailand’s monarchy

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

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

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The Ellis family in Australia make frequent trips on a small plane, fulfilling what they call "a dream".

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Environment activists: 'I got death and rape threats’

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

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Former athletics head jailed for corruption

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

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Mozambique video of killing fake, says defence minister

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

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Coronavirus: Hit to global economy 'will be less than expected' in 2020

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

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Venezuela: UN investigators accuse authorities of crimes against humanity

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

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

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Uber's self-driving operator charged over fatal crash

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

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

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

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Hurricane Sally: 'Catastrophic flooding' as storm hits US

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

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Gaza violence flares after Israel signs deals with Gulf states

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

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Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state

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

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Melania Trump: New metal statue unveiled in Slovenia

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

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Yoshihide Suga: The unexpected rise of Japan’s new prime minister

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

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Coronavirus: India infections top five million mark

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

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Coronavirus: Trump denies downplaying severity of virus

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

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Yoshihide Suga elected Japan's new prime minster succeeding Shinzo Abe

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

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John Bolton: Criminal inquiry opened into explosive memoir

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

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West Coast fires: How we outran a California wildfire

Trapped by a fast-moving wildfire, four friends were forced to hike their way to safety.

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What is Trump's record on environment?

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

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Coronavirus in Kenya: From salon to sewer worker

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

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

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Violence and hostility: Inside the French police

French journalist Valentin Gendrot describes the two years he spent undercover as a French police officer.

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In the last three years, the US has dramatically slashed the number of refugees allowed into the country. With a looming Oct. 1 deadline to decide on a FY2021 allocation, refugee advocates are asking the Trump administration to reverse the trend.

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Extinction: Urgent change needed to save species, says UN

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

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ICE whistleblower: Nurse alleges 'hysterectomies on immigrant women in US'

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

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Alexei Navalny: Poisoned Putin critic 'will return to Russia'

The Russian opposition figure posts his first hospital photo and says "breathing is underestimated".

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Lebanon crisis: Fire erupts in shopping centre near Beirut’s port

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

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Hong Kong's dolphins make pandemic comeback

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

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Malaysian man 'finds' monkey selfies on lost phone

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

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Mozambique: Army to investigate 'horrific killing' video

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

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

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John Boyega resigns from Jo Malone ambassador role over Chinese ad

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

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Asia sees first regional recession in 60 years

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

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all

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

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TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India

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

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Daniel Prude death: Rochester mayor sacks police chief over 'spit hood' case

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

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Panama: Mass grave uncovered in area linked to religious sect

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

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Kremlin looks to keep protest-torn Belarus in Moscow's orbit

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Hurricane Sally forms off US Gulf Coast, threatening southern states

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

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Five reasons why Israel's peace deals with the UAE and Bahrain matter

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

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The Nigerian filmmakers risking jail with lesbian movie Ife

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

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

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Is Trump right about cause of US wildfires?

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

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Digital divide: 'My children's classroom is a car park'

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

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Coronavirus in Africa: Explaining the bogus 'viral blockers' worn by some politicians

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

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Mercy Baguma: Woman who died with crying baby in Glasgow buried in Uganda

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

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Paraguayans call for release of kidnapped ex-VP Óscar Denis

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

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Warren Harding: Grandson of former US president asks to exhume his remains

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

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Google says its carbon footprint is now zero

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

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Dong Tam case: Two sentenced to death in Vietnam over police killings

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

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Climate change: Rising sea levels in Fiji create 'ghost towns'

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

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Belarus protests: Lukashenko to meet Putin as unrest continues

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

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Khalifa Haftar's rival Libya government resigns after Benghazi protests

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

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Umar Khalid: India student leader arrested over Delhi riots

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

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Yoshihide Suga picked by Japan's governing party to succeed Shinzo Abe

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

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Neymar among five sent off as Marseille beat PSG

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

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

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TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour

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

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Roderick Walker: Georgia deputy filmed punching black man is fired

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

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Climate change: Warmth shatters section of Greenland ice shelf

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

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Coronavirus: WHO reports record daily rise in new infections

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

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Covid in Yemen: The city where all the doctors fled - except one

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

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ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia

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

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US election 2020: How to become president

How is the president of the United States actually elected?

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Nigeria's slave descendants prevented from marrying who they want

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

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

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How her own illness led one woman to set up a global firm

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

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Coronavirus: Beijing's back and forth lockdown

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

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Greece to build permanent migrant centre to replace Moria

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

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US West Coast fires: Wind warning prompts fears of further spread

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

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Coronavirus: Melbourne police arrest 74 anti-lockdown protesters

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

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Uganda and Tanzania sign $3.5bn oil pipeline deal

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

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Coronavirus: Israeli minister resigns over plans for second lockdown

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

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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev set for New York final

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

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Belarus protests: Opposition keeps up pressure on Lukashenko

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

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US Open winner Osaka says a Covid break helped

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

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Mali coup: Opposition rejects transition deal as 'power grab'

The country's military leadership is accused of ignoring demands made by other groups during talks.

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Los Angeles police officers shot in 'ambush'

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

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The Los Angeles Lakers seal a 4-1 series win over the Houston Rockets to reach their first Western Conference final for 10 years.

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Coronavirus: Cases in France leap past 10,000 a day

Hospitalisations and intensive care admissions also rise across the country as infections soar.

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Australian optometrist suspended for altering prescriptions

The Australian man is suspended over 410 altered prescriptions which undermined a female colleague.

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Migrants allowed off Maersk tanker after 40 days at sea

The migrants land in Sicily after what the UN called "a diplomatic game of pass the parcel".

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Russia: Local elections test Kremlin party's grip on power

They come only weeks after the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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US film Nomadland triumphs at Venice Film Festival

The festival was the first such event held with live audiences since the start of Covid-19 outbreak.

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Coronavirus: South Korea's Covid detectives

Contact tracers battle long hours and awkward conversations as they try to get suspected carriers to co-operate.

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Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love: Living with my autism

Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love won his appeal against extradition and his autism was cited as a factor.

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Why do women appear to bear the brunt of ageism at work?

Older women fight back against the double whammy of ageism and sexism in the workplace.

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Working from home: The rise of the DIY office

From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices.

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Brian Cox and Adele's producer Paul Epworth discuss music and the cosmos

How do physics and space travel inspire musicians? Award-winning producer Paul Epworth finds out.

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Coronavirus: How the lockdown has changed schooling in South Asia

The pandemic has led to schools in South Asia shifting to remote learning but there are huge obstacles.

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Letter from Africa: Behind Ghana and Nigeria's love-hate affair

Why the current tensions over the closure of some Nigerian-owned shops in Ghana should come as no surprise.

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Coronavirus: Oxford University to resume vaccine trial after pause

The late-stage trials were paused due to a reported side effect in a patient in the UK.

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India-China dispute: China returns five missing Indian nationals

Chinese troops abducted the five Indian civilians in a disputed border area, reports say.

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Moria migrants tear gassed by Greek police in protest over new camp

Migrants and refugees were made homeless when the camp on the Greek island of Lesbos burned down.

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US wildfires fuelled by climate change, California governor says

The fires raging in three states show that the climate debate "is over", California's governor says.

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Navid Afkari: Iran executes young wrestler despite global outcry

Navid Afkari, 27, was accused of murder but he said he was tortured into confessing.

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ICYMI: Sparkles, surfing and a leopard in a shed

From diamonds to mammoth bones - some gems you may not have seen this week.

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Toots Hibbert: Jamaican reggae legend dies aged 77

Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert was the front man of reggae band Toots & the Maytals.

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Obituary: Shere Hite, pioneering sex researcher

Her 1976 study, the Hite Report, shattered assumptions about female sexuality and sold 50m copies.

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Venezuela: President Maduro says US spy seized near oil sites

The marine working for the CIA had weapons and large amounts of cash, the Venezuelan president says.

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Peru Congress opens way for impeachment of president

The president is accused of trying to obstruct a corruption probe - a charge he denies.

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Woman who sawed off own hand found guilty of fraud

The 22-year-old Slovenian woman was found guilty of cutting off her hand to make an insurance claim.

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The woman trying to save India's tortured temple elephants

Activist Sangita Iyer is on a mission to end the agony of ceremonial elephants.

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Is Italian fashion racist?

Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.

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Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.

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Afghanistan war: 'Historic' peace talks with Taliban set to begin

Landmark talks aimed at ending four decades of war get under way on Saturday, after months of delay.

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I read all those Trump tell-alls. Here's what I learned

With yet more books offering fresh info on Trump, what do you get when you take them together?

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Migrants on Lesbos: 'Europe does not exist. This is hell'

The migrants and refugees are now sleeping wherever they can after the camp burned to the ground.

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Nigeria's opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes

With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, the emphasis moves to Nigeria.

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India and China buy time to heal old border rifts

The countries say they will end a violent border stand-off, but differences will be hard to overcome.

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Coronavirus: False claims test kits for ‘Covid-19’ were sold in 2017

Our latest debunk of misinformation includes claims about the World Bank, thermometers and llamas.

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Moria migrants protest in front of burnt-out camp

Thousands of migrants and refugees are demanding more permanent housing elsewhere.

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With the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like?

After months of virtual learning, some schools have now reopened their doors to pupils. But with the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like?

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Attenborough and the special moment fuelling his hope

Sir David Attenborough and the mountain gorillas that have won the fight against extinction.

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Putin apology to Serbia over Russian spokeswoman Zakharova

Serbia's president was furious over a Facebook post that likened him to Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct.

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Alarm over drug-related killings in Manila during Covid-19

There’s alarm in the Philippines over an escalation in summary executions during the pandemic in a suburb of the capital, Manila.

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Moria migrants: European countries agree to take minors after fire

Germany says 10 European countries will take unaccompanied minors from the fire-ravaged camp in Greece.

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Explosions rock Jordan military base

An electric short circuit is the likely cause of a series of large explosions.

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Moria camp: Afghan family helpless after fleeing Lesbos fire

Talibshah Hosseini ran with his family as fire engulfed the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island.

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Coronavirus: Inside the Indian company betting big on vaccines

The Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker by volume, is trialing multiple vaccines.

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Lebanon: Why the country finds it hard to change

Its political system is often blamed for instability, recurring conflicts and foreign intervention.

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Melania Trump has a transactional marriage, says former aide

Melania Trump's former friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff on the first lady and her husband.

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Belgium ex-king's love child seeks royal rights and titles

After years of denial, former King Albert accepted he was the father of artist Delphine Boël.

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Oregon fires: Over 500,000 flee dozens of infernos

At least one of the deadly infernos in the western US state is being treated as possible arson.

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India and China to 'quickly disengage' from border standoff

Tensions had spiked over gunfire at a disputed border and kidnapping accusations.

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Google and Twitter to block election misinformation

The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content.

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Moria migrants: Greece calls for European action after fire on Lesbos

Greece is struggling to find shelter to thousands of migrants left homeless after a fire at a camp.

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Breonna Taylor family: Hold every officer accountable

The 26-year-old's aunt says she is worried about a "cover-up" in the case of her killing by police.

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Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques to quit over Aboriginal cave destruction

Jean-Sebastien Jacques and other senior executives will step down after the miner blew up sacred sites.

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Covid exacerbating inequality globally - BBC poll

A global survey shows how the pandemic has sowed inequality, with poor countries suffering the most.

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Who will get coronavirus vaccine first, and how?

If scientists succeed in making a coronavirus vaccine, when will we get it, how much will it cost and who will get it first?

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Why black Americans are more likely to be vegan

African Americans are almost three times as likely to be vegan than white Americans.

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Suspension of a US professor sparks debate over a Chinese word

News of the controversial suspension of a US university professor for using a Mandarin word reaches China.

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George Bizos obituary: Remembering Mandela's gentle but fierce lawyer

The South African champion of human rights remained active and outspoken into his tenth decade.

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Covid hotspots, six months after pandemic declared

Key charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.

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9/11 attacks: What's happened to al-Qaeda?

Nineteen years after its massive attack on the US, al-Qaeda is still active in parts of the world.

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Former prisoner fighting for US criminal justice reform

Harvey Murphy's life changed when he was wrongly accused of stealing and later served time in jail for drug offences.

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Colombia protests: Death of man tasered by police sparks deadly clashes

Javier Ordóñez died after being tasered by police officers while he was pleading for them to stop.

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Beirut fire: Large fire erupts in Beirut port area

A huge blaze breaks out in the Lebanese capital's port, a month after the deadly blast there.

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Advert row sees SA shops pull TRESemmé products

Some of South Africa's biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.

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Deadly clashes in Colombia after tasered man dies

Video showed Javier Ordóñez being pinned to the ground by police after allegedly breaching social distancing rules.

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Belarus opposition politician told she would be deported 'alive or in bits'

Maria Kolesnikova says she feared for her life during an attempt to deport her.

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Coronavirus: Israel considers nationwide lockdown as cases spike

The country struggles to halt a steep rise amid another record high in daily coronavirus infections.

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Paris Musée d'Orsay sorry for barring visitor in low-cut dress

Student Jeanne describes her embarrassment at being stopped from going into the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

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Denis Mukwege: UN guards DR Congo Nobel laureate after death threats

Renowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.

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Jane Fonda: 'Climate activism saved me from depression'

The Hollywood star has written a book about how people can get involved in climate change activism.

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Ronald Bell: Kool & The Gang founder dies aged 68

He started the soul band that had hits like Celebration and Jungle Boogie with his brother Robert.

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'Koala war' splits Australia's New South Wales government

The New South Wales ruling coalition is in crisis amid internal fighting over a koala protection policy.

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We Charity to exit Canada amid Trudeau scandal probe

The charity says it has to leave because of "fallout" from a political scandal involving the prime minister.

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California wildfire: Three killed in explosive inferno

One of the victims was a motorist who fled his or her car and was overcome by the flames, say police.

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Covid vaccine: 8,000 jumbo jets needed to deliver doses globally, says IATA

Shipping a coronavirus vaccine will be "largest transport challenge ever" says the airline industry.

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Alexei Navalny: Substantial chance Russia behind poisoning, Pompeo says

The US secretary of state declines to say how the Trump administration will respond to the attack.

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Wildlife in 'catastrophic decline' due to human destruction, scientists warn

Conservation group WWF says global wildlife populations have shrunk by two-thirds since 1970.

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WestJet cancels flight because of mask dispute with child

All passengers were told to disembark the WestJet flight because a young girl was not wearing her mask.

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California wildfires: This is how mind-bogglingly huge they are

Over two million acres of land have burned in California, compared to 118,000 acres razed in 2019.

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US official claims pressure to downplay intelligence reports

A whistleblower says the order over analysis about Russia was because it "made the president look bad".

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Prominent women attacked as Afghanistan eyes peace

An actress who also serves in the police is one of a number of prominent women to be attacked in Kabul.

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Abortion: How do Trump and Biden's policies compare?

It's a divisive issue in US politics. Here's where Donald Trump and Joe Biden stand on abortion.

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India start-ups flounder as tensions with China rise

India's decision to curb Chinese money has put its start-ups on the back foot.

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The plant being promoted as a herbal tonic

Artemisia plant extracts have anti-malarial properties, but there's no evidence they can combat Covid-19.

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Autistic teenager in Utah shot by police after mother calls for help

Golda Barton called Salt Lake City police to help with her 13-year-old son's mental health crisis.

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David Beckham's Guild Esports to float on London stock market

Firm wants £20m to boost performance in global online games Fortnite, CS:Go, Rocket League and Fifa.

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India shock over 86-year-old grandmother's rape

Police have arrested a man in his 30s for the rape and assault of the woman.

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Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks

A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned.

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Maxim Znak: 'Masked men' seize opposition figure in Belarus

Maxim Znak, 39, is one of the last remaining high-profile opposition figures in Belarus.

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Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh

At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh.

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Moria migrants: Fire destroys Greece's largest camp on Lesbos

Migrants fled with what they could carry as fire spread through the camp on the island of Lesbos.

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Chinese state media accuse Australia of raiding journalists' homes

The state media reports say Australian intelligence agents raided Chinese journalists in June.

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Belarus: Opposition figure 'climbed through car window' to avoid expulsion

Activist Ivan Kravtsov says Maria Kolesnikova tore up her passport to avoid being expelled to Ukraine.

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Fire breaks out at Greece's largest migrant camp, Moria, on Lesbos

Migrants are being evacuated from the camp as firefighters tackle the large blaze.

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US to block key Chinese exports from Xinjiang

Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.

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Oscars: Only diverse films will be considered for best picture

The Academy says at least one main actor must be from an underrepresented racial group.

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Thwaites: 'Doomsday Glacier' vulnerability seen in new maps

Sea and airborne surveys show how Antarctica's mighty Thwaites ice stream can be melted from below.

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