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

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

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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

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

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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

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

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Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US

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

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Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53618260

Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

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

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Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53589899

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

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

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Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

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

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California amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing

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

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Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam

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

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

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

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Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53606101

Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'

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

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Twitter bans ex-KKK leader David Duke

He was permanently suspended for repeatedly violating Twitter's "hateful conduct" rules.

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Ghislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers

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

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Vietnam records first Covid-19 death

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

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Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'

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

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

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

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Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions.

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League of Legends European Championship cancels Saudi deal after backlash

Fans of the esports league say they were right to highlight Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

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Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump

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

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Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53604288

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53573784

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53604386

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53603923

Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53603921

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

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53588201

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53596997

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

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

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The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53540851

German economy suffers sharpest decline on record

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53592594

Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53594435

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

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

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Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election

Opposition candidates had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law.

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53592216

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53591704

Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53587718

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

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

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Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch

The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth.

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Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch

The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth.

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Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53589817

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53590457

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53589897

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53284611

Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53559251

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53557235

India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53171124

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53573154

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53493550

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress.

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Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".

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

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

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Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53576987

Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

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

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Madonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation

The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory.

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Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'

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

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Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each.

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'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

A website offering £50 bike repair vouchers from the government did not work for about four hours.

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Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government.

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How much power does tech 'big four' have?

Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold?

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Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53576653

Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53576765

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

See the damage done by waves – and the problem will only get worse with climate change, experts say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53576526

US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53575883

Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53576126

'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53492436

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53571886

Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53532941

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

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

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53575875

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

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

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53570874

Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity

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

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Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53566880

Rodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned

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

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Wiley: Rapper abuses Jewish critics on Facebook

The grime artist posts new inflammatory comments amid criticism over his previous anti-Semitic rant.

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

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

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Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules

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

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Chainsmokers gig prompts inquiry over social distancing

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

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Women working more paid hours as men work less

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53558250

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

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

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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

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

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

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

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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

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

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Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40.

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

Najib Razak guilty of seven charges in the first of several multi-million dollar corruption trials.

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Coronavirus: UK quarantine restrictions unjust - Spain PM

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53562603

Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53563190

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53562437

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53501799

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53499195

Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53558608

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

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

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

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

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Can this Californian prison save itself from Covid-19?

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

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

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53552422

Chinese students in Australia targeted in virtual kidnapping scam

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53549933

Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53551863

Fortnite's British teenage millionaire: One year later

Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars.

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

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

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How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

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

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Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea

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

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

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

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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe.

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Wiley: Priti Patel probes Twitter and Instagram delay in removing 'appalling' posts

The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly.

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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

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

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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

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

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Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months

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

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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53550144

Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53549310

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53549450

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53549155

The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths

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

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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53511646

India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53527094

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53544586

Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa

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

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How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53544505

South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested

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

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

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

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Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville Black militia protest

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

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

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

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Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson

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

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North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

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

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Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas

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

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John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

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

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Paris police step up anti-noise patrols

After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive.

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Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?

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

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.

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Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling".

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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

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Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

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

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WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau

How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy.

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The sisters regrowing forests helped by their dogs

Francisca and Constanza Torres and their three dogs, are planting seeds in areas of Chile devastated by wildfires.

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Saving India's traditional rice varieties

Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53411103

Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace

How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips.

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Latin American Foto Festival: Culture and coronavirus

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-53420847

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

After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap.

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Regis Philbin, iconic US TV host, dies aged 88

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

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Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave'

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

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Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women

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

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Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV

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

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German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel

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

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Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments

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

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France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide

The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence".

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South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis

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

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3D hand tracking wristband and other technology news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more

The stories you may have missed this week.

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Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US

The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical.

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Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

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

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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

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

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Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

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

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Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

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

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WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

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Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53418099

By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

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

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WW2: The nun who saved my life

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

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Dog meat: Koreans are divided over the issue

Eating dog meat has become controversial within South Korea as growing numbers own dogs as pets.

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Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53529075

US lottery jackpot shared after 1992 handshake

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

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Intel's next-generation 7nm chips delayed until 2022

The chip-maker is exploring contingency plans following delays developing its future chips.

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Blackbaud hack: More UK universities confirm breach

More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack.

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Hagia Sophia: Why is this museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war?

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

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Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

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

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Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk

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

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Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci throws first pitch of US baseball season

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

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Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay

The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis.

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

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

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

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

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Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers

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

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Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand

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

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Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit

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

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

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

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Coronavirus: Disney delays blockbuster films due to pandemic

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

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IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

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

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Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

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

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Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'

Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange.

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Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53498133

Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life

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

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Coronavirus: My pregnancy in a pandemic

Two women document their birth stories for the BBC, to show what it’s like to have a baby in a pandemic.

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Legacy of Kenyan clan 'branded evil' by colonialists

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

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53510574

Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus

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

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

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

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India's diamond-studded response to the virus

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

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

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

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Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo

The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine.

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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn.

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India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide

The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope.

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

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

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Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53509482

Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53481253

China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53509651

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53496522

Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers - report

A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers.

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George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion

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

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Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53507279

Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers

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

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How long does it take to get to Mars - and why is it so difficult?

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

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QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult

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

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'I just love helping, I'm not ready to give it up'

Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine.

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Taika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars

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

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Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'

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

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George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now

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

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Mexico archaeology: Pre-Hispanic ruins found on mountaintop

Experts think the site, estimated to be 1,500 years old, was dedicated to the god of the underworld.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Middleman critically wounded

Melvin Theuma was due to give evidence in court and police say his wounds were self-inflicted.

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US orders China to close Houston consulate

Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made.

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What to say - and not to say - about Kanye West

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

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Amazon-owned Whole Foods in Black Lives Matter legal claim

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

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Andrew Mlangeni: Last Mandela co-accused dies aged 95

The South African president says Mr Mlangeni's death signifies the end of a generational history.

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Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

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

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

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

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

A review into police conduct during five controversial strip-searches has called for an official apology.

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

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

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Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme

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

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Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?

The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained.

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’

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

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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm".

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

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

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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm".

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Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'

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

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

The Grand Renaissance Dam reservoir has been a source of huge diplomatic tension for almost a decade.

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Coronavirus: How the outbreak has hit tourism in Africa

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

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

After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap.

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

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

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How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

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

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Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures

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

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

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

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Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus

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

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Omar al-Bashir: Sudan's ex-president on trial for 1989 coup

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

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Churchill's legacy leaves Indians questioning his hero status

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

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Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia

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

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Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet

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

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Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch

He says he'll use the platform to help fans "unwind and laugh and smile".

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Woman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair

This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor.

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Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths

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

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Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff

The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit

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

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

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

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Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case

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

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Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic

Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever.

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Portland protests: Trump threatens to send officers to more US cities

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

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St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters

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

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Coronavirus in South Africa: A day in the life of a contact tracer

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

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Halle shooting: Trial begins for Germany synagogue attack suspect

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

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By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.

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Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?

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

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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

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

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

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

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'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'

Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition.

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Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine can train immune system

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

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Coronavirus: Masks mandatory in France amid fresh outbreaks

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

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Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report

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

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Uber drivers launch legal battle over 'favouritism'

A union wants the company to be more transparent about how the data it collects affects drivers.

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Missing Kansas dog makes 50-mile trip to old home in Missouri

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

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Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters

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

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

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

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Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53469766

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53463405

Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists

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

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TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'

A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China.

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Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

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

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Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53468302

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

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

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US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53467658

Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy

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

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Coronavirus: Lessons from 2008 for the class of 2020

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53397576

The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback

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

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

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

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Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate

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

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

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

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Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides

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

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LeBron James rookie card sells for record $1.8m

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

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TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure

Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China.

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

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

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

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

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Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire

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

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Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53462362

China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs

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

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Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery

The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery.

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China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains

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

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

Atlanta residents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53461738

Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government

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

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

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

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

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

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'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53444752

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53446827

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53415781

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53447901

The woman forced to flee her country for rapping.

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53451702

Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53325771

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

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

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Coronavirus: Women turn street food carts into disinfection units

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53449108

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53458412

Why I fell in love with Irish dancing

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

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Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'

Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges.

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The Addenbrooke's Hospital app giving patients who cannot talk a voice

The hospital-developed program lets ill patients who cannot speak the chance to interact with staff.

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Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France

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

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Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53438680

Can this high intensity interval bike boost your workout?

The bike uses interval training to optimise your exercise, but what is it like to use?

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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder

The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53455954

Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

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

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Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53455142

Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53370843

Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53454169

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53453468

Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53451953

US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53450820

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

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

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

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

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Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?

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

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My Money: 'My house looks happy'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53389066

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53427184

Week in pictures: 11-17 July 2020

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

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Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework

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

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Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid

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

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US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says.

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British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn

British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed "the queen of the skies".

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

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

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Real Madrid win La Liga for 34th time

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53437428

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53441396

Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge

The company has already added nearly as many subscribers as it did in all of 2019.

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

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53439535

Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

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

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Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos

But the short-video app says it has seen "low levels" of coronavirus misinformation this year.

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UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases

Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers.

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Research robot helps with housework and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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What sort of future does the conference industry have?

Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction.

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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal

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

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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/digihub/magazine-53305217

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

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

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Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53436225

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53428303

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53359714

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53435947

Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53439384

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53429014

Bolivian sex workers using raincoats to keep 'safe'

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53430349

Twitter hack: What went wrong and why it matters

The social network may have secured accounts, but it could still face aftershocks from the attack.

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Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research

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

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'Almost certain' Russians sought to interfere in 2019 UK election - Raab

The UK government publishes a report on a leaked document used by Labour at the 2019 general election.

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

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

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Russia 'interference' report to be published

The intelligence watchdog will give its findings on alleged involvement in an election and the Brexit vote.

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President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support

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

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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53418898

Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest

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

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

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/53428435

Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53415297

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53426791

Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53399999

Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager

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

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Seven countries with big (and small) population problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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UK electrical waste mountain growing

Households and businesses in the UK are producing 1.45 million tonnes of electrical waste a year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes

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

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

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

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Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment

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

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Tesla's 'Autopilot' misleading, Germany rules

A German court has told Tesla to stop making some claims about its 'Autopilot' driver assistance.

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TikTok fined for mishandling child data in South Korea

The regulator said the app collected children's data without consent from legal guardians.

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

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

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

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

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OnlyFans: 'I started selling sexy photos online after losing my job'

The number of people signing up to sell adult content online has spiked during coronavirus.

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

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

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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53416206

Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg

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

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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'

China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks.

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

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

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Could US or UK ban TikTok?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53405538

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53398218

US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53353404

Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53402983

David LaChapelle's London shopfront exhibition opens

The work of the photographer returns to London shopfronts, on a massive scale.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53408586

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53397164

Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53401597

Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53402476

The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53189292

Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53387216

Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53401026

Facebook 'scam hostage' freed after year in Nigeria

The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say.

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US Supreme Court allows federal executions

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53401021

Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

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

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53386554

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53399739

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53399088

Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'

Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games.

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Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53399080

Rouaa’s story: From Syrian refugee to UK schoolgirl

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53397575

Coronavirus: How to talk about conspiracy theories

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53395619

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53388825

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53357742

The woman leading the first Arab interplanetary mission

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53395419

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53395935

Coronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53394525

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

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53363253

Yemen war: Tortured for supporting the 'wrong' side

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53308651