The robots that can cook and serve your food

The technology that might one day transform our eating out experience.

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Is the hydrogen tech 'revolution' hope or hype?

Can hydrogen - a relatively clean source of fuel - help power the economy of the future?

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Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover

As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong".

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Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to bid 'farewell' to pandemic

Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them.

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The Cameroonian waging war against a French war hero’s statue

Essama Andre has repeatedly attacked the statue of French war hero Gen Philippe Leclerc in Doula.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53148608

Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork

Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat?

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Coronavirus: The human cost of fake news in India

False and misleading reports have surged in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53165436

Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement

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Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement

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Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies

"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53243936

Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax

Russians have one more day to decide on key reforms, but opponents say the vote is a farce.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53233386

Coronavirus: What's behind new US outbreaks?

Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories.

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Coronavirus: Six months that changed our world

A look back at how Covid-19 has swept the globe and altered the world in the course of six months.

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Covid-19: How to be a travel vlogger in lockdown

Travel vlogger Bogdan Alexe has had to come up with new ways make films.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-53221387

Met Gala challenge paper dress goes viral

Fashion student Karina Bondareva recreated the dress worn by Cardi B at last year's Met Gala in New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53199187

Golden State Killer survivor: 'We don't own that shame'

Joseph DeAngelo has pleaded guilty to 13 murders and numerous sexual assaults.

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Hong Kong security law: Anger as China's Xi signs legislation

The UK, EU and Nato express grave concern for Hong Kong autonomy as China's president signs the law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53234255

Roblox accounts hacked to support Trump

Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children.

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Roblox accounts hacked to support Donald Trump

Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children.

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Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event.

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Johnny Mandel: Michael Buble leads tributes to 'genius' Mash composer

The Oscar and Grammy-winner also wrote The Shadow of Your Smile and Emily.

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Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds

Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53231348

Afghanistan war: Trump got written briefing on 'Russia bounties', reports say

The president received details about the killing of US troops in Afghanistan this year, reports say.

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Two teenagers shot in Seattle's Chop autonomous zone

Officials are considering dismantling the zone, set up amid protests over the killing of George Floyd

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France's Fessenheim nuclear plant shuts down oldest nuclear plant

Fessenheim on the Rhine provided thousands of jobs but activists had long called for it to close.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53233385

Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53232486

Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian singer and activist shot dead

Hachalu Hundessa sang about the plight of the Oromo ethnic group, which partly inspired protests.

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Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.

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Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

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Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July

This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally.

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YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech.

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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms.

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Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening

Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53229560

Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm

Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53216320

Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country

Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53230015

Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53109207

Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?

Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53222374

Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals

Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53198785

Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter Plaza

A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed over 350,000 views.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53199845

Coronavirus: Gütersloh lockdown extended around meat factory

German authorities extend the Gütersloh lockdown for a week after an outbreak at the Tönnies site.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53217861

Wildfire raging in Nevada turns Las Vegas sky red

A wildfire raging in Mount Charleston, Nevada, has sent up a large plume of smoke visible from nearby Las Vegas.

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Argentina and Brazil crops threatened by locust swarm

The insects have already caused damage to crops in Paraguay and could head for Uruguay next.

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French ex-PM Fillon and wife guilty in 'fake jobs' scandal

Ex-French PM François Fillon and his Welsh wife Penelope found guilty over "fake jobs" scandal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53217298

How hackers extorted $1.14m from US university

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53214783

Nornickel: Russia probes new pollution at Arctic mining firm

Workers are suspended after waste water, said to contain heavy metals, was pumped into the wilderness.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53218708

Syria faces mass starvation or mass exodus without more aid, WFP says

A million Syrians are severely food insecure and some are already dying, the head of the WFP warns.

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Christie's urged to cancel auction of 'looted' Nigerian artefacts

A historian says they were taken from shrines in south-eastern Nigeria during the 1960s civil war.

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How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university.

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Children in Syria IS camps 'a time bomb'

The Islamic State group says it will try to free women and children from detention camps in Syria.

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Beyoncé: Vote like our life depends on it

The star highlights racial injustices as she accepts a BET honour for her humanitarian work.

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In pictures: Huge Nevada wildfire turns Las Vegas sky red

The fire in Mount Charleston, Nevada, engulfed about 5,000 acres (20 sq km) within an afternoon.

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Hi-tech greenhouses to supply UK stores with food

Warming greenhouses will use AI and waste heat from water treatment works in a world-first.

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Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home.

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Pakistan attack: 'Gunmen killed' in raid on stock exchange in Karachi

Armed men storm the country's financial hub, killing at least two before police shoot them dead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53217227

Brexit: Where are we now?

It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53201236

Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing

It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown.

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Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones.

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How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic

Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all.

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Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?

As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind them?

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'How George Floyd's death changed my Chinese students'

Some students at Jasmine Cochrane's school in China found it hard to trust a black teacher. George Floyd's death made a huge difference.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53208274

How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police

The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police.

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Coronavirus: Ghana 'quack doctors' selling 'cure'

Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars.

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Russia denies its nuclear plants are source of radiation leak

Scandinavian states have reported elevated, but not dangerous, radiation levels in the atmosphere.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53214259

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53214291

Taiwan stages LGBT pride parade 'for the world'

Taiwan has escaped the worst of the pandemic while hundreds of parades around the world have been axed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53212693

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.

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Coronavirus: Number of Covid-19 infections tops 10m worldwide

The virus, which has led to almost 500,000 deaths, is spreading rapidly in many parts of the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53212430

Coronavirus: Delta to extend caps on passenger numbers

The airline has been capping the numbers on board its flights to no more than 60% of capacity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53200904

Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests

US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53212274

Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53212685

Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win

The opposition candidate won nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53210473

Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag

The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53209854

Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies

Rose Byrne plays a political shark and a feminist icon in two new productions about to hit the small screen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53185647

Coronavirus: How Delhi 'wasted' lockdown to become India's biggest hotspot

India's capital now has the country's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53190500

Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action

The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53208593

Poland's clash of values in presidential election

If President Andrzej Duda loses, the opposition could force a change in Polish politics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53190016

Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops

US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53204747

Li Zhensheng: Photographer of China's cultural revolution

Li Zhensheng captured a time when China was plunged into a decade of chaos and turmoil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53174079

'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'

José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53077638

Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta

Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53176083

To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America

An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic.

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How prosthetics transformed a circus performer's art

Circus performer Erin Ball thought her career was over when she lost her feet in an accident in 2014.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53199189

Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented

How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How an $8,000 romcom made it to Netflix

Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country.

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Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown

Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic.

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Galwan Valley: China to use martial art trainers after India border clash

The move follows deadly fighting between Indian and Chinese troops in an area where guns are banned.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53204953

Mexico launches raids after assassination attempt of police chief

Three people were killed in Friday's extremely violent ambush but Mexico's police chief survived.

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India locusts: Swarm sweeps into Delhi suburb Gurgaon

Parts of Delhi are placed on alert and residents are forced to close windows and doors.

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Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as infections surge

Florida and Texas reverse moves to reopen business as total cases across the US are set to hit 2.5m.

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Yemen crisis: Five years of hunger, five years of war

Yemen's humanitarian crisis is worsening as coronavirus compounds the impact of the conflict.

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ICYMI: Dog goggles and a plant audience

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Coronavirus: Delhi struggles to cope with Covid-19 surge

As cases soar in India's capital, its chief minister warns of health care shortages and more deaths.

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Narriearra: New South Wales creates national park for rare species

Narriearra station is the largest purchase of private land for conservation in New South Wales history.

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Electric plane's 'milestone' first UK test flight at Cranfield

The six-seater is powered by hydrogen and is said to be Europe's largest emission-free aircraft.

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First Viking ship excavation in a century begins in Norway

Just three other well-preserved vessels from the period have been discovered in the Scandinavian country.

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Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The drinks maker condemns racism, and demands greater accountability and transparency from platforms.

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Milton Glaser: Graphic designer behind 'I ♥ NY' logo dies aged 91

Milton Glaser also created a famous poster of Bob Dylan and co-founded New York magazine.

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Jeyaraj and Fenix: Outrage mounts over India police custodial deaths

The two men died after allegedly being tortured in police custody, raising calls for justice.

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Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes

Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity.

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Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour

The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian.

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Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him.

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Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'

"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says.

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US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law

The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy.

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Toronto officer guilty of assault for blinding black man

A black man loses an eye in a beating by an off-duty Toronto officer, who accused him of car-hopping.

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Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world

We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories.

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How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud.

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Coronavirus: The health claims that won't go away

Why this misleading health advice keeps appearing online.

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From coronavirus doctor to Mr Gay World

Fran Alvarado from Spain took over the title weeks after recovering from Covid-19.

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'Covid-19 means I can join Pride and not get arrested'

The pandemic has seen Pride events cancelled worldwide but an unprecedented online event is planned.

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Coronavirus: US hits record high in daily cases

More than 40,000 infections recorded in a day as surge prompts some states to halt reopenings.

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Yemen: Coronavirus aid loss 'harming millions of children'

"Huge shortfalls" in aid due to coronavirus could lead to mass starvation, UN charity warns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53191438

Imran Khan criticised after calling Osama Bin Laden a 'martyr'

Pakistan's opposition rounds on PM Imran Khan, who said the US "martyred" the 9/11 mastermind.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53190199

Coronavirus: Sweden says WHO made 'total mistake' by including it in warning

Sweden's state epidemiologist says the agency misinterpreted data underpinning alarm over infections.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53190008

Coronavirus in Kenya: Police kill three in motorcycle taxi protest

The police order the arrest of the officers involved, as they come under scrutiny for excessive force.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53191358

Obamacare: Trump asks Supreme Court to invalidate Affordable Care Act

The US president launches a new legal challenge to his predecessor's signature law.

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Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital

The struggling airline was pushed into administration by Australia's pandemic travel ban.

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George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.

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Nascar releases photo of noose found in garage

Nascar said it was right to fear a hate crime had been committed against driver Bubba Wallace, which was later dismissed after an FBI investigation.

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Twitch starts banning users over abuse

Users had boycotted the site, saying sexual abuse accusations weren't being taken seriously.

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Shaoquett Moselmane: Australian lawmaker's office raided 'amid China probe'

The state politician's office is the subject of an investigation by police and intelligence officials.

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Coronavirus: Singapore bans Britons for lockdown 'bar crawl'

The men, who visited three bars in 45 minutes, have been banned from working in Singapore.

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US House sweeping passes police reform bill

The White House has threatened to veto the measure, which Senate Republicans reject as an overreach.

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George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.

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Che Guevara's birthplace put up for sale

The flat where the revolutionary icon tired out his first steps is in Argentina's city of Rosario.

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Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?

What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing?

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Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie

Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53151715

George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests

Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack.

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Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?

Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why?

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'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'

Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products.

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When India hosted China amid 1962 war tension

The recent stand-off in a disputed Himalayan region is not the first time India and China have clashed.

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Want to start cycling to work? Here's how

The Bikeability Trust's Paul Robison breaks down how to start cycling with confidence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53143359

Coronavirus: Does anyone have a working contact-tracing app?

Is Boris Johnson right to say that no country has a working contact-tracing app?

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Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency

The once high-flying payments firm Wirecard files for insolvency after a €1.9bn accounting scandal.

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Britain's 'blindingly cool' engineering innovation

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology.

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Galwan Valley: Satellite images 'show China structures' on India border

The construction along the disputed frontier is near the site of clashes that killed 20 Indian troops.

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Massive Saharan dust cloud shrouds the Caribbean

The cloud has swept from Africa over the Atlantic, affecting Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico.

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Coronavirus: Australia sends 1,000 army personnel to Victoria to fight outbreak

The unprecedented move comes after the south-eastern state saw a spike in infections.

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Mary Jackson: Nasa to name HQ after first black female engineer

Mary Jackson was among the African-American women whose story was told in the film Hidden Figures.

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Russians vote on Putin's reforms to constitution

The reforms would enable the Russian leader to serve two more terms and stay in power until 2036.

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Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted.

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Coronavirus: US Secret Service staff self-isolating after Trump rally

Two involved in President Donald Trump's event in Tulsa reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.

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Iran arrests men for 'selling babies on Instagram'

The children, one of whom was 20 days old, were allegedly being sold for between $2,000 and $2,500.

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How George Floyd's death transformed US

The 30 days since his death have seen new policies, Confederate statues removed and countless other changes.

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Roundup: Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

The chemical giant is settling almost 100,000 US lawsuits from users of its popular Roundup herbicide.

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Jessi Combs: US racing driver given female speed record in 2019 fatal crash

Jessi Combs is awarded the fastest land-speed record by a female, a feat she died trying to achieve.

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Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic

The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53173929

Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'

The US Defense Department has compiled a list of 20 firms it says are backed by Chinese military.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53172057

Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid

Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53161450

Nigeria's Yoruba women announce their arrival in style

A Nigerian photographer reimagines Yoruba fashion from the 1970s.

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Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair

Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians.

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'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd

Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office.

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Can India afford to boycott Chinese products?

Anti-China sentiment is high in India after a border clash, but can it go beyond rhetoric?

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Preventing a plague: fighting Kenya's locusts

Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years.

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'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel

Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique".

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Coronavirus: EU considers barring Americans from travel list

The EU aims to start reopening external borders on 1 July, but US travellers may have to wait.

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Steve Bing: Film producer took his own life, coroner says

Sir Mick Jagger pays tribute to the filmmaker and philanthropist, who died this week aged 55.

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Pakistan plane crash was 'human error' - initial report

An initial report into the disaster - which killed 97 people - blames the pilots and controller.

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Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport.

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Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport.

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ABC job cuts: Australian public broadcaster to shed 250 staff

Staff will be shed across "every division" to meet recent budget cuts by the government, the ABC says.

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Black women scientists missing from textbooks, study shows

Scientists portrayed in biology textbooks are predominantly white men, according to a US study.

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George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content.

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Could search engines predict the spread of coronavirus?

Scientists are investigating a possible link between internet search terms and medical problems.

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Australian fugitive 'found hiding in ship's air vent'

The sexual assault suspect had disappeared after being rescued from a yacht in rough seas, police say.

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Eurovision movie: Rachel McAdams on working with Will Ferrell and Graham Norton

The actress stars with Will Ferrell in a comedy about two small-town singers competing in the song contest.

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Mexico quake kills at least five and causes panic

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has killed at least five people and damaged buildings.

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Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?

The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the legacy of the US counter-terrorism response to 9/11.

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George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content.

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UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom.

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Russia holds World War Two victory parade in coronavirus shadow

The military parade celebrating Nazi Germany's defeat was postponed from 9 May due to the lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53152725

Coronavirus in India: Inside a Mumbai hospital ICU

Exclusive footage shows how one hospital in the city is coping with the influx of coronavirus patients.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53127127

Israel West Bank annexation rejected by European MPs in letter

Signed by more than 1,000 parliamentarians, it calls for Israel to face "commensurate consequences".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53139817

'No crime' in Bubba Wallace noose case

The noose found in the garage of Bubba Wallace was actually the handle of a garage door and had been there since last year, an FBI investigation concludes.

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Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'

The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film.

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Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How a Netflix romcom was made for $8,000

Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country.

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Coronavirus: Looking for viruses in Thai bats

Thai scientists are collecting bats to find clues about the origins of viruses, including Covid-19.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53146195

Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic

Women across Europe are struggling to get abortions because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?

In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change.

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BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington.

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Foreign tech workers affected by Trump visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.

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BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington.

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Malawi presidential election: Polls to open in historic re-run

President Peter Mutharika battles for re-election after irregularities voided last year's result.

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Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings

Mayor Jenny Durkan says the violence is "increasingly difficult" for businesses and residents.

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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.

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US solider accused of planning attack on own unit

Ethan Melzer stands accused of sending information about his US Army unit to a neo-Nazi group.

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'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters

Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53142308

Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'

Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53113896

Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor

Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Are Australia's numbers at risk of increasing?

A rise in Covid-19 cases in one state has sparked concerns that Australia could slide backwards.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53132585

Eton College: Nigerian author recalls racist abuse

Nigerian Dillibe Onyeama was the first black student to complete his studies at the elite British school.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53062502

Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic

Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020.

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The virus hunter who got Covid

Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19.

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'Coronavirus hit our business like a hidden tsunami'

Singapore is slowly emerging from its coronavirus lockdown, but Modesto's pizza parlour is closing its doors for good.

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Trump held off sanctioning Chinese over Uighurs to pursue trade deal

The US president says he put off sanctions over China's detained Muslims to seal a "great" deal.

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Climate change: Planting new forests 'can do more harm than good'

Large-scale tree planting to fight climate change may backfire, two new studies have found.

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Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready.

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The North Face and Patagonia boycott Facebook ads

The North Face and Patagonia have joined a campaign calling on firms to halt Facebook advertising.

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Mexican city of Celaya rocked by cartel violence

Twenty-six people have been arrested after clashes between the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel and police.

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Coronavirus: French defy lockdown with Festival of Music

Thousands gathered across France and ignored social distancing rules to celebrate the annual event.

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Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm says missing €1.9bn may not exist

In recent days the German payments company's chief executive has quit and its shares have slumped.

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WWE star The Undertaker hints at retirement from wrestling

After a career spanning three decades, the wrestler says he has "no desire to get back in the ring".

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Theodore Roosevelt statue to be removed by New York museum

The statue depicts the ex-president on horseback flanked by a Native American man and an African man.

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Coronavirus: South Korea confirms second wave of infections

The country was praised for its handling of the virus, but now cases are back on the rise.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53135626

Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'

The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53109531

Trump campaign rejects TikTok bogus bookings claim

A teen social media campaign claimed to have caused a lower-than-expected turnout at a Trump rally.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

The actor was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to Covid-19.

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Online eating disorder 'trigger' crack-down call

Social media firms need to do more about harmful eating disorder content, say campaigners.

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Bubba Wallace: Noose found in garage stall of black US racing driver

Bubba Wallace recently campaigned to have the Confederate flag banned from events.

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Panama exhumes remains of 19 victims from 1989 US invasion

The remains of 19 people are removed from a cemetery in a fresh bid to identify all the victims.

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Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths

The grim milestone comes days after Brazil confirmed more than one million Covid-19 cases.

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Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories

Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year.

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Rethink: Pope Francis warns poor have become part of landscape

Pope Francis laments the "hypocrisy" of certain politicians in one of a series of essays for the BBC.

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'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'

Remi Clermont is the founder and boss of cycling clothing firm Cafe du Cycliste.

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Christian Li: The young Harry Potter fan on his music stardom

Christian Li, 12, Decca Classics' youngest artist, reveals how he relaxes when he isn't practising.

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Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography

Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic.

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Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism

Three black parents and their children discuss raising a black child, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine

The move follows clashes with residents who tried to break through a police cordon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53131941

Coronavirus: UN condemns Afghan healthcare attacks amid pandemic

A report finds health workers and facilities have been deliberately targeted during the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53132067

Grigor Dimitrov: Bulgarian tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour events

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, who played in both of Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour events, has tested positive for coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/53131665

Yemen crisis: Separatists take over 'Galapagos of Indian Ocean'

Socotra, prized for its flora and fauna, falls to separatists further complicating the Yemen crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53129564

Saudi Arabian Football Federation writes to major sports bodies after WTO report

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation acknowledges it has a "responsibility" to help fight broadcasting piracy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53121184

Donald Trump: TikTok users and K-pop fans said to be behind poor Tulsa turnout

Teens across the US reportedly ordered tickets without intending to turn up to ensure empty seats.

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Zimbabwe anti-corruption body starts audit of the rich

The anti-corruption commission threatens to take people's assets if they cannot explain their origin.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53128604

Coronavirus: Spain welcomes tourists back as emergency ends

For three months Spain has been under one of Europe's toughest lockdowns to stop the spread of coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53126112

Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar sells for $6m at auction

The Nirvana frontman played the acoustic-electric guitar in concert just five months before he died.

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In pictures: Rare solar eclipse darkens Asia on the summer solstice

Skywatchers photographed the "ring of fire", where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

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Seven die in separate Somali bomb attacks

Militants blow up their car at a military checkpoint and detonate bombs at a military official's house.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53127535

Germany riot: Gangs smash shops, attack police in Stuttgart

A night of mayhem leaves shops smashed up and looted in the industrial south German city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53126464

Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemic

The BBC meets a single father of three as he navigates trying to keep his apartment.

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Ethiopian maids dumped outside Beirut embassy

Domestic workers have been left homeless and unpaid amid an ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, heightened by the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?

The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53107601

500 high school senior portraits in Virginia

Photographer helps 500 high school seniors honour their commencement through portraits.

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Dad school: How to be a better father

Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53093426

Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen

Five reasons why Yemen could be the worst place for coronavirus in the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53106164

Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53093613

America trying to 'rule the world', says Russian spy chief

In an exclusive interview the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service discusses the growing tension with the West.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53119974

Beyoncé releases surprise new song, Black Parade, on Juneteenth

The new track, released on Juneteenth, calls for "peace and reparation for my people".

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Donald Trump: Crowds gather for Tulsa rally despite coronavirus fears

The US president will hold his first rally since March, when the US coronavirus lockdown began.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53121488

Vital Kamerhe: DRC president's chief of staff found guilty of corruption

Vital Kamerhe was sentenced to 20 years hard labour after a trial marked by the murder of a judge.

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John Bolton: Judge rejects Trump bid to ban ex-adviser's book

A US judge denies the Trump administration's bid to halt publication of John Bolton's memoir.

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ICYMI: A flying bus and an audience of dummies in masks

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems.

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Mariana Trench: Son repeats historic ocean dive

Sixty years after his father did it first, Kelly Walsh dives to the deepest point in Earth's oceans.

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Beijing to set up new security office in Hong Kong

China's new law for the territory will also override any conflicting local law, state media says.

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Paralympian Zanardi in serious condition after crash

Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is in a "serious but stable" condition after surgery on a head injury sustained in a handbike accident.

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges

The charges against health minister Obadiah Moyo relate to alleged procurement irregularities.

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Protesters topple statues in US states

Hundreds of protesters gathered in several states to topple statues associated with slavery.

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Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

After months of work the UK has ditched the way its current coronavirus-tracing app works. So what went wrong?

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Galwan Valley: China accuses India of 'deliberate provocation'

A spokesman says Indian troops attacked Chinese soldiers but gave no details of Chinese casualties.

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What has Greta Thunberg been doing in lockdown?

The Swedish environmental activist spoke to the BBC about how she's been spending the last few months.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53114340

US Attorney Geoffrey Berman denies he is stepping down

Geoffrey Berman discovered he was resigning in a press release from the US Attorney-General.

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The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children

Many children learn about sex via online pornography. New Zealand warns this is not exactly ideal.

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Serbia election: Vote in EU candidate state scorned as sham

Serbian democracy looks fragile as many opposition groups boycott Sunday's general election.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53107011

Canadian province investigates racist 'game' played by hospital staff

Staff in at least one hospital allegedly bet on the blood alcohol level of indigenous patients.

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Inside Wuhan: Life after coronavirus lockdown

Two months after Wuhan’s lockdown was lifted, what’s life really like now?

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Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse

After an assault on rugby player Debbie Kaore went viral, will things change in Papua New Guinea?

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How football can help displaced people 'heal, develop and grow'

A new photo project highlights the experiences of refugees through the language of football.

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Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked

The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks.

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Juneteenth: 'This is such a change in history'

Millions across the US are celebrating Juneteenth, which marks the official end of slavery in the country.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders in tense talks on rescue package

An EU video summit focuses on €750bn of aid to revive stricken economies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53107009

Malala Yousafzai graduates from Oxford University

The campaigner survived a shot to the head by Taliban soldiers for her views on girls and education.

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The Last Of Us Part II: Grim but great

The follow-up to one the last decade's biggest games arrives - and pushes the envelope again.

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Coronavirus was already in Italy by December, waste water study finds

Scientists say samples from Milan and Turin showed virus traces long before cases were confirmed.

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Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

A misleading video with a fake CNN caption posted by the US president is tagged by Twitter.

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India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter

Indian sailor Abhiram Oak has been stuck on his ship with little hope of replacement due to Covid-19.

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Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

Twitter continues to apply warning labels to the president's tweets despite a high-profile row.

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'Into The Wild' bus removed from Alaska wilderness

Tourists hiking to the remote area to visit the bus were getting into difficulties, officials said.

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Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: China charges Canadians with spying

Their arrests were seen as retaliation for the detention of a Huawei boss - something China denies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53104303

What you need to know about Juneteenth

The historic holiday, which celebrates the official end of slavery in the US, has taken on renewed significance this year.

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Australia cyber attacks: PM Morrison warns of 'sophisticated' state hack

The government and institutions are under threat from a "sophisticated" actor, PM Scott Morrison says.

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Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate

The popular Chinese brand features a caricature and translates as "black person toothpaste".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53103008

Colombian army rescues abducted Swiss and Brazilian tourists

The Swiss and Brazilian tourists were kidnapped by dissidents from the former Farc rebel movement.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53102819

New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'

The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle in Massey, west Auckland, and has not been caught.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53102988

Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate

Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53095738

Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally

The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53088355

Galwan Valley: The soldiers killed in the India-China border clash

BBC Hindi speaks to five families from the eastern state of Bihar who lost loved ones in the clash.

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Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says

The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46096768

Keedron Bryant: Warner Records signs black protest singer, 12

Keedron Bryant's song I Just Wanna Live was posted one day after the death of George Floyd.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53102728

Belarus: Rival of President Lukashenko arrested ahead of election

Viktor Babaryko was held amid pressure on opposition figures before August's presidential election.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53102353

Coronavirus: Return to Lombardy, the 'Wuhan of the West'

Four months on, the BBC revisits the site of Europe's first major outbreak of Covid-19.

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Cornavirus: Can track and trace deliver? And can we trust it?

As countries emerge from lockdown, contact tracing is central to keeping Covid-19 under control.

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South Africa’s battle to protect women against violence

Coronavirus has worsened the growing crisis of gender-based violence in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53096766

UK virus-tracing app switches to Google-Apple model

The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-centric.

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Police taking 'excessive' data from mobile phones

The UK's data protection watchdog warns victims may be deterred from reporting crime.

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Coronavirus: Covid-denying priest Father Sergei Romanov seizes Russian monastery

Father Sergei Romanov entered the women's monastery in Russia with help from armed supporters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53091295

Rayshard Brooks widow: 'I felt everything that he felt'

The widow of Rayshard Brooks gives her reaction as the district attorney shares details of the death.

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Galwan Valley: India rebuts China's land ownership claim

Galwan Valley, where China and India fought a deadly brawl, is known for its harsh climate and terrain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53089037

Coronavirus Beijing: Why an outbreak sparked a salmon panic in China

Beijing is seeing a rise in virus cases - but is frozen salmon really the cause?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53089137

Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh kicked out for calling rival 'racist'

Jagmeet Singh was thrown out of the House for not apologising after he called another MP "racist".

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TikTok makes moves into education market

Bespoke content from English Heritage and the University of Cambridge will be available on the app.

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US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US.

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The tech adding atmosphere to empty sports stadiums

The coronavirus pandemic means sporting events having to take place behind closed doors.

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Last of Us Part 2: Creators say diversity in games ‘essential’

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell speaks to the director and lead actor of 2020's most anticipated video game

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Dating apps, video games and TikTok: The digital activists boosting Black Lives Matter

How algorithmic activism and online video are shaping a movement.

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Pacific Light Cable Network: US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53088302

Paulinho Paiakan: Amazon indigenous chief dies of coronavirus

Paulinho Paiakan was best known for the fight against the Belo Monte hydroelectric project in Brazil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53087933

Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October

The Australian airline said it will still fly to New Zealand and ramp up its domestic services.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53088432

Coronavirus: What will happen to pets after lockdown?

Many people brought pets into their lives during lockdown. A pet behaviourist explains how animals will react to their owners' return to work.

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Canada loses out to Ireland and Norway in Security Council vote

Canada has lost its latest bid for a seat on the UN Security Council despite an expensive campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53087650

Coronavirus: Hundreds of abattoir workers test positive in Germany

Schools in the area are closed after at least 650 workers in Gütersloh test positive for coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53087139

Burundi’s Evariste Ndayishimiye to be sworn in as president

Evariste Ndayishimiye's inauguration is fast-tracked following the sudden death of his predecessor.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53084769

Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice

People of colour in Russia tell the BBC how racism has affected their lives.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53055857

How reliant is Australia on China?

As their relationship sours, can Australia realistically "diversify" from its biggest trading partner?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52915879

Tanzania's Magufuli - taking on coronavirus and imperialism

Will Tanzania's President John Magufuli controversial statements help or hinder his re-election campaign?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52983563

What happened when a city disbanded its police force

Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53083559

Why Trump's plan to withdraw US troops has dismayed Germany

Germany fears President Trump's plan to cut 9,500 US troops will weaken transatlantic security.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53077829

US Air Force sergeant charged in 'boogaloo' murder

A man with far-right links is accused of a shooting outside Oakland courthouse during BLM protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53076159

Ramzan Kadyrov denies Georgia journalist murder plot

Ramzan Kadyrov denies local reports he ordered the assassination of a Georgian journalist.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53078288

Carlos Lehder: Pablo Escobar's crime partner freed from US jail

Carlos Lehder, who co-founded the Medellín cartel and was captured in 1987, will live in Germany.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53070547

Syria war: New US sanctions target Assad government's foreign backers

There are fears the measures will make the plight of ordinary Syrians even more desperate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53076994

Tshegofatso Pule killing: South African police make arrest

Police arrest a 31-year-old man after the pregnant woman's stabbed body is found hanging from a tree.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53076289

Australia shark encounter: Teenage siblings film 'really scary' escape

The siblings made "blood-curdling" screams as they swam 150m to safety, their father says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53074158

Men's 100m champ suspended for missed tests

World 100m champion Christian Coleman is provisionally suspended after missing a third doping test, says the Athletics Integrity Unit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/53075670

Europe pushes ahead with 'dune buggy' Mars rover

Airbus-UK wins a contract to advance the design of a robot for the Red Planet with four big wheels.

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Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads.

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Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads.

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North Korea tells 'mongrel dog' South why it bombed office

Kim Jong-un's sister said the South's president "put his neck into the noose of US flunkeyism".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53074095

India-China clash: Two sides blames each other for deadly fighting

At least 20 Indian soldiers died in the worst border incident in decades between the two countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53073338

Coronavirus in Beijing: 27 neighbourhoods not allowed to leave as spike continues

Schools are shut and travel is restricted, as the city reports another 31 Covid-19 cases.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53074076

John Bolton: Trump administration sues to block book

The Department of Justice says the book, published next week, contains "classified information".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53073526

DR Congo judge died by being 'stabbed in the head'

He was overseeing a case involving Vital Kamerhe, chief of staff to the DR Congo's president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53073356

Portugal finally recognises consul who saved thousands from Holocaust

Eighty years ago a Portuguese consul gave visas to thousands fleeing the invading Nazis in France.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53006790

Coronavirus: 'India's healthcare system failed my family'

Covid has brought India's health system to its knees. It devastated a BBC reporter's family.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52990324

The blogger who hit back against a hammer-wielding Russian ‘assassin’

Tumso Abdurakhmanov says Russia's security service must have helped Chechens plan an attempt to assassinate him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53066537

Australian architecture: Two Brisbane skyscrapers repurposed into one

Two Brisbane skyscrapers are being stitched together to create a new "green" building.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53046883

How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology

Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53067009

Kaesong liaison office: What does North Korea want?

Expert Ankit Panda pieces together the puzzle of why Pyongyang destroyed the Kaesong liaison office

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53059491

Why Zimbabwean women are being dragged to court accused of lying

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is accused of reneging on promises he made after ousting Robert Mugabe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53062503

North Korea 'blows up joint liaison office' with South

South Korea's Unification Ministry confirmed an explosion at the office, which is in the North.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53060620

India soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces

Three Indian soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh in disputed Kashmir region amid rising tensions

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53061476

George Floyd protests: Man shot in clash over Albuquerque statue

A group of armed men tried to stop protesters pulling down a statue of a colonist, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53060704

Colin Kaepernick: Roger Goodell encourages NFL teams to sign quarterback

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he would "encourage" a team to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53060840

Robert Fuller: US to review black hanging deaths after outcry

Officials say they do not suspect foul play in the deaths of two black men in California.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53059227

Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online.

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Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says.

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Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico.

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North Korea threatens to send army into demilitarised border zone

The sister of North Korea's leader has instructed the army - and the military says it's ready to move.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53059437

New Zealand's first Covid cases in 24 days came from UK

Local media reports the two patients had been given special exemption to attend a funeral.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53059633

Mary Trump: Why has president's niece penned damning memoir?

Mary Trump is due to release a book that describes her uncle as the world's most dangerous man.

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Trump confirms plan to cut troops in Germany

The US president confirmed US plans on Monday to withdraw 9,500 troops from Germany.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53058985

MSF Afghan maternity ward to close after deadly gun attack

The decision by Médecins Sans Frontières comes after 24 women, children and babies were shot dead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53059022

Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53052395

Dijon: Police brought in to tackle Chechen violence

Tension in Dijon, France, are rising over the alleged assault on the teenage boy by a drug dealer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53058981

The family of Rayshard Brooks speaks to the media

Jymaco Brooks tells the media "life shouldn't be this complicated" after his cousin Rayshard was shot and killed by police on 12 June.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53057291

Trump voter: 'These people here are genuine Americans'

The BBC went to the US state of Montana to hear what voters think of President Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53058730

Coronavirus: 'My beach will survive', says Italian grandad

Italian beach resorts are gearing up for a Covid-secure 2020 season, which is welcome news for one owner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53054161

Navajo Nation: The people battling America's worst coronavirus outbreak

The challenges of life in the Navajo Nation have made containing Covid-19 even more difficult.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52941984

Ertugrul: The Turkish TV drama enthralling Pakistan

Turkish drama Dirilis Ertugrul is hugely popular in Pakistan, but its violence has been criticised.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53024479

Bangladesh fears a coronavirus crisis as case numbers rise

As hospitals turn patients away, there are fears the densely populated country could become a hotspot.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53054785

Diamond Platnumz and Africa's most popular YouTube stars

The Tanzanian is the first sub-Saharan artist to reach a billion YouTube views - how do Africa's other stars compare?

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Banjarmasin Diamond: Solving the mystery of the 'ugly, dirty' gem

The Banjarmasin Diamond was taken from an Indonesian sultan almost 200 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53056082

GitHub abandons 'master' and 'slave' terms to avoid row

Microsoft-owned GitHub is changing its default project names to avoid slavery-related terms.

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Iran reins in family planning as population ages

Iran limits provision of family planning services at state hospitals to try to boost its population size.

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Breonna Taylor: Beyoncé calls for criminal charges against officers

The star calls for charges against the officers involved in the killing of a black woman in the US.

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Google: Missing Churchill photo mystery explained

Sir Winston Churchill's photograph was missing from Google's search data for several weeks.

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Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari orders probe into shooting at presidential palace

The shooting reportedly followed an argument about whether a presidential aide should self-isolate.

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Spike Lee sorry for supporting accused director Woody Allen

Lee spoke about his fellow filmmaker and "friend", who denies accusations he abused his daughter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53048617

Coronavirus: Blood clots targeted in treatment trial

Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53045180

Colombia's ELN rebels free six more hostages amid peace talks plea

Six are released as the left-wing ELN group calls for peace negotiations to resume.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53049890

RAF Lakenheath: US fighter jet crashes into North Sea

The F-15C Eagle, from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashed shortly after 0940 BST.

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Barbra Streisand invests in Disney for George Floyd's daughter

Six-year-old Gianna Floyd thanked the US star for the gift on Instagram.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53049017

Paul Whelan, ex-US marine, jailed in Russia on spying charges

Paul Whelan is sentenced to 16 years hard labour 18 months after being arrested with a USB flash drive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53049373

Atlanta police shooting: Rayshard Brooks death declared homicide

Protests continue after the 27-year-old became the latest African American to be killed by police.

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Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood actor's death fuels mental health debate

Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai home, in what police believe to be a case of suicide.

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Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000

Paul and Elaine Gait say they are "delighted to be vindicated" after a long fight for justice.

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Cherry Wilson: Should I remove or reply to my racist Facebook friend?

When someone you know starts posting racist stuff, what's the best way of dealing with it?

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Coronavirus: Beijing spike continues with 36 new cases

The city had previously gone more than 50 days without a case, but has now had 79 in under a week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53046454

Solar Orbiter: Europe's Sun mission makes first close pass

The UK-built Solar Orbiter will track by our star on Monday at a distance of just over 77 million km.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53045359

Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel

In a case seen as a test of the Philippines' media freedom, journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of libel.

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Maria Ressa: The celebrated Philippine news boss enraging Duterte

The award-winning journalist and presidential critic faces jail after being found guilty of libel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49601038

One family, two generations of protest

People in Los Angeles took to the streets to call for justice in 1992. Has anything changed since then?

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Kenya: Police brutality in the battle against coronavirus in Mathare

In one of Kenya's poorest settlements, brutal policing of a curfew is causing more problems than Covid-19.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53025934

George Floyd death eases tensions between two communities

An immigrant community divided by the anti-racist protests rocking the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53023703

Rwanda genocide: 'I am a mother - I killed some children's parents'

Female perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide speak about their crimes and desire for reconciliation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52938283

Rayshard Brooks shooting: Use of deadly force by Atlanta police condemned

The death of another African-American man during an arrest prompts protests and official criticism.

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Sri Lanka holds coronavirus-proof test vote ahead of election

Voters wear face masks and observe social distancing in queues to prepare for a general election.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53042755

Indro Montanelli: Statue of 'racist' journalist attacked in Milan

Indro Montanelli, who married a 12-year-old Eritrean girl in the 1930s, died in 2001.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53042350

Swiss search for owner of gold haul left on train

The hoard, worth around £152,000, was found left behind on a train in Switzerland last October.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53041884

Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood star dies at 34

The film and television actor was found dead in his apartment in the city of Mumbai, police said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53041878

South African president's shame over surge in murders of women

Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks come after several femicides amid the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53040513

Coronavirus: India to use 500 train carriages as wards in Delhi

New emergency plans are announced in Delhi to cope with a surge in Covid-19 cases.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53039868

Trump threatens NFL and US Soccer boycott

United States president Donald Trump says he will not watch the NFL or the US Soccer sides if players do not stand for the national anthem.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53040062

Polish election: Andrzej Duda says LGBT 'ideology' worse than communism

The favourite to win Poland's 28 June election denounces gay rights activism as an alien ideology.

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Rayshard Brooks: Atlanta Wendy's restaurant set on fire over fatal shooting

US black man Rayshard Brooks was shot by police, who have released bodycam video of the incident.

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Coronavirus: How sex workers are surviving in Uganda and Nigeria

While African governments give aid to their citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic, sex workers have seemingly been forgotten.

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What is it like driving in a virtual Formula E race?

Omar Mehtab tries out the gaming rig allowing professional drivers to race against each other.

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Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked

We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus.

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China explosion: Tanker truck blows up, killing 19 people

The vehicle reportedly caused a secondary blast after flying into a nearby factory.

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Coronavirus: France's ancient burial brotherhood defies Covid-19

The Charitable Brothers of Saint-Eloi were founded in the 12th century, during the Black Death.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53029599

Kathy Sullivan: The woman who's made history in sea and space

Kathy Sullivan is the first person to ever travel to both space and the bottom of the ocean.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53008948

Coronavirus: Island isolation over as Greece lets tourists back

The idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini reopen for tourists, but not everyone is happy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53006794

Coronavirus in Singapore: The garden city learning to love the wild

Urban Singapore has burst into life with tall grass, wildflowers and butterflies in abundance.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52960623

My fake news whodunnit: Caught up in a Senegal fake news scam

A news story accusing a presidential candidate of corruption was written in my name, or almost in my name.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52625771

Coronavirus: Why Gujarat has India's highest mortality rate

Gujarat has the highest mortality rate in India, more than double the national average.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53009560

Harvard study: Did coronavirus start in August 2019?

Does a study suggesting the coronavirus was present in Wuhan months before the first reported cases stand up to scrutiny?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53005768

Police clash with anti-racism protesters as 15,000 defy ban in Paris

Around 15,000 people took to the streets in Paris to demonstrate against protest police brutality.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53038233

Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?

From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53028892

Protests in Atlanta over police shooting of Rayshard Brooks

Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shield resigns, after Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by police on Friday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53037953

Businessman close to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro arrested in Cape Verde

Colombian national Alex Nain Saab is wanted in the US on charges of corruption and money laundering.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53037072

Coronavirus: Fear of second wave in Beijing after market outbreak

Parts of China's capital are locked down after its first new coronavirus cases in nearly two months.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53034924

Poland 'invades' Czech Republic in 'misunderstanding'

Poland admits its troops briefly invaded the Czech Republic last month but it was "not deliberate".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53034930

French police clash with anti-racism activists in Paris

Riot police fire tear gas as violence erupts during a Black Lives Matter protest in central Paris.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53036388

Australian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling

The man was arrested at a Chinese airport with methamphetamine in his luggage, Australian media say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53032665

Indigenous chief arrest video shocks Canada

PM Justin Trudeau calls for an investigation after dashcam footage shows an officer beating Allan Adam.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53034150

Juneteenth: Trump changes Tulsa Oklahoma rally date 'out of respect'

The date of his first rally in months would have fallen on a holiday marking the end of US slavery.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53032664

Dalai Lama: 'Compassion and humanity important during coronavirus pandemic'

BBC correspondent Justin Rowlatt checks back in with the Dalai Lama by video call, three years after meeting him in person.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53017668

Celebrity chef José Andrés: 'We are a food planet'

World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés has been delivering meals to food-insecure areas during the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53023704

Prince of Wales and Emmanuel Macron to meet on quarantine exempt visit

Charles and Camilla will be the first Royal Family members to hold a major event during lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53031021

Lebanon protests: Hundreds take to streets for second night

Protesters took to the streets for a second night over the government's handling of the economic crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53031683

The Bachelor: ABC casts first black man in hit dating show

Matt James will be the first African American male lead on ABC's The Bachelor in 24 seasons.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53031432