Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger

South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger.

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Zoom profits double as revenues skyrocket

The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year.

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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history

The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper.

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JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears

A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students.

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.

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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.

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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.

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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.

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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Prashant Bhushan: India finds an unlikely hero in lawyer-activist

Prashant Bhushan refused to apologise to the Supreme Court and got a symbolic one-rupee fine.

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Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp

Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit

Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year.

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Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up

Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year.

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Cheng Lei: Australian anchor on Chinese TV detained in China

Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen, worked as a news presenter for government run CGTN in Beijing.

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Pranab Mukherjee: Former India president dies after Covid diagnosis

Pranab Mukherjee had a long political career and also served on the boards of IMF and World Bank.

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Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up

Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year.

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TikTok to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law

New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app's video recommendation engine.

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Google-Facebook ditch plans to dock giant data cable in Hong Kong

The US government had expressed concerns that China might steal data carried by the cable.

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Tesla Autopilot detects speed limits and green lights

The new update is available to drivers in the US with Autopilot activated.

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French magazine condemned for showing MP Danièle Obono as slave

A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested

Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide was depicted in a film.

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Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine

President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia's, will ask for volunteers in the coming days.

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader 'to address UN Security Council'

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya will reportedly brief the Security Council on Friday as protests continue.

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China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions

Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China, as bilateral tensions grow.

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India accuses China of 'border violation'

China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks.

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Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal

The first commercial flight marks a major step in normalising ties between the two countries.

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Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final

India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.

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Sir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'

Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site.

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The airline founder building Asia’s next super app

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump.

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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

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Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent

More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution

It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

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Belarus protest: Dozens arrested at mass rally

The country's been gripped by mass protests since the August election, widely thought to have been rigged.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53968796

Lebanon: Mustapha Adib front-runner for PM after Beirut blast

The government quit this month following an explosion in the capital that killed at least 200 people.

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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther director Ryan Coogler pays emotional tribute

"The ancestors spoke through him," says Ryan Coogler in a long and loving tribute to the star.

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Girl thrown into air by kite in Taiwan

The three-year-old escaped with minor injuries after being lifted into the air by a gust of wind.

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Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final

India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward's release clause remains valid, says La Liga

The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, says La Liga.

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Alaphilippe wins Tour de France stage in sprint

Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey in Nice.

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French spying: Senior army officer investigated

The officer is stationed with Nato in Italy and is suspected of spying for Russia, sources say.

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Woman arrested for naked video on India's Lakshman Jhula bridge

The woman faces charges under India's internet law over the incident on the Lakshman Jhula bridge.

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Split emerges among top male tennis players

Novak Djokovic quits as president of the ATP player council to front a new association aiming to increase the power of the players.

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Belarus: Heavy security for anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk

Riot police cordon off the main square in the centre of Minsk as columns of people march towards it.

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Montenegro election: Long-ruling party faces tough challenge

An alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53965744

Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament

Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53964147

Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as protesters clash

One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland.

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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53963625

Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53963665

US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53962656

Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53962653

Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast

Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.

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'They wanted to drown me at birth - now I'm a poet'

Kuli Kohli has always used writing as a means of escape from the prejudice she has experienced as an Asian woman with cerebral palsy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53749629

Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist

Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights.

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Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus

Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53946103

Migrant rescue: Dozens evacuated from overloaded Banksy ship

The Louise Michel had sought help saying it had rescued so many people it was unable to move safely.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53962511

ICYMI: Aquarium art and crop portraits

Plus a newborn puma and pioneering women statues in our round-up of stories you may have missed this week.

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Germany coronavirus: 'Anti-corona' protest in Berlin draws thousands

The protesters, who say Germany's restrictions are "anti-freedom", did not observe social distancing.

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Migrant rescue: UN urges help for Banksy ship and two others in Mediterranean

Some 400 rescued migrants on three ships in the Mediterranean must be allowed to disembark, it says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53959554

Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53959889

Belarus: Journalists covering protests stripped of accreditation

Journalists reporting for the BBC's Russian service are among those to lose their accreditation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53924922

Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana

As the clean-up from Hurricane Laura begins, up to 400,000 Louisiana residents remain without power.

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Protest against Koran-burning turns violent in Sweden

Some 300 people clashed with police in Malmo, after far-right extremists burned a Koran.

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US Open 2020 preview: Serena Williams, Andy Murray & Novak Djokovic head Grand Slam return

For the first time since the world was gripped by coronavirus, one of the four major tournaments is taking place when the US Open starts on Monday.

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Nathaniel Julius: South Africa police arrested for killing teen

Nathaniel Julius, who had Down's syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says.

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Mercy Baguma's family cancels memorial service

The father of a Ugandan woman found dead in Glasgow says the family is awaiting more information about her death.

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Tito Mboweni: South Africa's finance minster known for a Twitter roast chicken fail

South Africa's Tito Mboweni is fearless on Twitter, rowing with officials and sharing cooking skills.

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Chadwick Boseman: Five things to know about the Black Panther star

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer aged 43.

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Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain

Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface.

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Chadwick Boseman: How Black Panther inspired children and adults

Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther film helped many find their inner superhero.

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Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain

Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface.

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March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'

The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come.

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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53955912

Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53946420

Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53955186

Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53893161

Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020

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

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Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India

Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state.

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Jejoen Bontinck: I escaped a life of Islamic terror - now I rap about it

Jejoen Bontinck, an ex-member of Islamist group Sharia4Belgium, wants to use music to move on from his past.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53941639

Trump speech: President lays out re-election agenda

President Trump spoke for a record breaking 70 minutes - and set out what he would do if he wins a second term.

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Trump’s speech: From ‘criteria met’ to ‘falsehoods and lies’

This is what happened when four strangers came together to watch President Trump's address.

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Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and Texas

The category four storm was one of the strongest to ever hit the region before it was downgraded.

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NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row.

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Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for TikTok's US operations

US retail giant Walmart is the latest firm to bid for the Chinese video sharing app's US operations.

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Mini robo-surgeon performs mock surgery and other news

BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Shinzo Abe, Japan's PM, 'set to resign for health reasons'

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign for health reasons, local media report.

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RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream

Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53942667

UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya

BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53917791

NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53942907

Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage

A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53942179

Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US

It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53928783

Elon Musk to show off working brain-hacking device

Neuralink is working on ways to connect the human brain to machines.

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Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha.

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Mobile users still "ripped off" by operators says Which?

Some customers are still paying full price for contracts even after they paid off expensive phones.

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Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty International accuses police of rights abuses

Amnesty International finds police beat protesters and rioted with Hindu mobs against Muslims.

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Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism

To many Japanese, discrimination against black people has been a foreign problem, but things are changing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53428863

Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53610683

Colombia ex-leader Uribe's detention splits generations

Loyal supporters defend Álvaro Uribe to the hilt but younger Colombians want a fresh start.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53932256

Sushant Singh Rajput: Rhea Chakraborty on 'media trial' after Bollywood star's death

Rhea Chakraborty is facing a hate campaign after the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53932725

March on Washington: Protesters reflect on the significance of the march this year

Four protesters prepare to take part in this year's march at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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MLK, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah’s daughters discuss racial justice

The daughters of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah discuss Black Lives Matter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53935302

US coast guard crew have near-miss with shark in Pacific Ocean

An officer on board the ship shot at the 8ft-long shark to deter it from attacking the crew members.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53941521

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana

Hurricane Laura makes landfall shortly after midnight local time (05:00 GMT) near the district of Cameron, in Louisiana.

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom announce birth of first child Daisy Dove Bloom

The couple said they were "floating with love and wonder" after the arrival of Daisy Dove Bloom.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53930163

West Mathewson: South African conservationist killed by white lions

Police say two lions attacked the South African lodge owner while his wife looked on helplessly.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53930125

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

The category four storm is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" surge as it moves inland in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53928960

TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving after two months at the video-sharing app at the centre of US-China tensions.

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Naomi Osaka leaves WTA tournament over Blake shooting

The WTA New York tournament is suspended after Osaka withdraws in a protest over US police violence.

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Tanya Day: Aboriginal death in custody decision 'devastates' relatives

Tanya Day's relatives say police should be prosecuted over her preventable death in custody.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53928030

RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins

The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53928422

TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53927989

India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe

There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53925071

Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers

Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53917315

Brenton Tarrant: Christchurch gunman given life term without parole

The judge called the actions of a man who murdered 51 people in two mosques in New Zealand last year "inhuman".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53919624

NBA, MLB and MLS postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks' walkout over Jacob Blake shooting

After Milwaukee Bucks cancelled a fixture over the shooting of Jacob Blake, other basketball, football, tennis and soccer players follow suit.

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Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named

Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

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Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate

The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53927766

Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise

Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53917733

India NEET, JEE exams: 'Conducting these exams will be a giant mistake'

Indian students are demanding that competitive college exams be postponed due to the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53887701

Why Navalny’s team sees Kremlin's hands in attack

Activists do not doubt the Russian opposition figure was targeted for his political work.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53918502

Blueberry farmers warn of 'disaster' crop

Wild blueberry farmers in the US state of Maine are now facing numerous challenges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53902850

Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay

Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved.

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Adult industry workers surviving the pandemic

Sex industry workers from Taiwan, Argentina and India share their struggles because of Covid restrictions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53923609

Rowley Shoals: The bleached Australian reef and a Covid challenge

When coral bleaching was suspected in a pristine reef, scientists turned to some unlikely surveyors.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53915862

Rising Phoenix: Paralympics documentary 'will make you angry and upset'

New documentary Rising Phoenix focuses on the history and impact of the Paralympic Games.

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Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods kill dozens, damage homes

The flash flooding hit the northern city of Charikar as people were sleeping.

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Jacob Blake: 'Three shot' during third night of Wisconsin unrest

People are protesting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake.

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Srebrenica: Ratko Mladic to address appeal judges directly

The former Bosnian Serb commander is appealing against his conviction for genocide over Srebrenica.

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Christchurch shooting: Grief and defiance as victims confront gunman

Almost 100 survivors and relatives of victims confronted Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant.

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Usain Bolt: Jamaican sprinter tests positive for coronavirus

Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, his agent confirms.

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Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies

No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong.

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Spreadsheet error delays Scottish hospital opening

A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable.

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What’s behind the US’s proposed WeChat ban?

The billion user social networking app can also be used for shopping, gaming and other activities.

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Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies

No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong.

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Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

Despite rumours over his health, the North Korean leaders appears well and in charge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53915606

RNC 2020: What young Republicans think of Trump

The BBC spoke to young Republicans in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53909470

Jacob Blake shooting: 'I'm not sad. I'm not sorry. I'm angry'

Jacob Blake's sister says that she is numb after years of seeing black people shot by police.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53914656

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested over Yuen Long

One is accused of rioting, over the 2019 incident which saw protesters attacked at Yuen Long station.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53915500

Ant IPO: China's mighty financial group heads for a mega market debut

Little known in the West, China's dominant mobile payment firm is tipped for the world's biggest IPO.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53915531

Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister

Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53914862

RNC 2020: Melania Trump to take centre stage on second night

The party conference's second night will also hear from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53914757

US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government

Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling".

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Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons

Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings.

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Fears of a serial killer in South African farm community

A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53905167

Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles

The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future.

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Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines

The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't.

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Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast

Mrs Beaini has lived in the same Beirut house for more than 60 years, but she can't afford repairs.

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WindowSwap: ‘I think we all are explorers in our own ways’

People from around the world are sharing videos of what’s outside their windows.

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Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa

The malicious code could sign owners up to subscription services without permission.

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Jacob Blake: Father says man shot in Wisconsin is 'paralysed'

Jacob Blake is in hospital after being shot multiple times by officers in Wisconsin on Sunday.

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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

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

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Apple can block Epic's Fortnite but not Unreal Engine

The ruling, which protects Epic's Unreal Engine tool, holds until a full hearing on 28 September.

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Alexei Navalny: Kremlin dismisses accusations against Putin

Russia says no investigation is needed yet as no poisoning of the fierce critic has been proven.

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Saba Sahar: Afghan actress and film director shot in Kabul

Saba Sahar, an outspoken voice on women's rights, was going to work when a gunman shot at her car.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53901711

Mike Pompeo lands in Sudan after 'historic' flight

The visit comes as the Secretary of State urged more Arab states to make a peace deal with Israel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53903222

Covid-19: South Korea closes Seoul schools amid rise in cases

Almost all students in the greater Seoul area, home to 25 million people, will now take classes online.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53901707

KFC drops Finger Lickin' Good slogan amid coronavirus

The fast food giant says the slogan will be paused as it "doesn't quite fit" during the pandemic.

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Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy

The social media giant says it's preparing legal action after being ordered to block access in Thailand.

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Bosnian war: Ratko Mladic to appeal genocide conviction

The former army general led forces during the 1990s Bosnian war and was jailed for life in 2017.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53901737

Coronavirus restrictions 'severely hampering' South Asia flood relief

Humanitarian agencies warn that coronavirus restrictions are slowing down Monsoon relief efforts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53869322

Africa to be declared free of wild polio in 'milestone'

Rumours and misinformation about the vaccine slowed down immunisation efforts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53887947

RNC 2020: Black speakers praise Trump and reject Democrats

A series of African-American speakers reject Democratic claims that President Trump is racist.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53900377

Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy

The social media giant is preparing legal action to challenge Bangkok's pressure to block the group.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53899816

Coronavirus: Bali closed to foreign tourists until end of 2020

The Indonesian island scraps plans to open up to foreigners next month, over virus concerns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53900565

Australia fires: Similar or worse disasters 'will happen again'

After a disaster "not seen in Australia in recorded history", an inquiry makes dozens of recommendations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53899916

Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine

US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53899908

Trump: US and China hold 'constructive' trade talks after delay

President Trump had previously postponed the trade meeting as he didn't "want to talk to China right now."

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53900054

Republican National Convention: Trump warns of 'rigged election'

He opens the Republican conference with disputed claims about that the election could be "rigged".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53898142

Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future

Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53655913

Coronavirus in Kenya: How it turned classrooms into chicken coops

Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53846442

Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay

A judge in Paraguay releases the footballer after his detention for a forged passport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53898026

Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter

The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53888376

Kellyanne Conway: Key moments from her White House career

The president's adviser has announced she is stepping down from her role at the end of August.

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Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter

The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters".

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BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one

Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period.

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Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing

The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple's "monopoly".

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Floating caravans: Tech for socially distant holidays

From caravans that can go on land and water to a kit that can convert your car into a motorhome.

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South Korea on brink of nationwide virus outbreak, officials warn

The country held up as a model for its response to Covid-19 is facing a dangerous new surge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53888219

Sonia Gandhi to step down as leader of India's Congress party

She has asked the Congress party to elect a new leader following a letter by a group of dissidents.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53887010

Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man

A curfew is imposed on the city of Kenosha in the US state, after the man is seriously injured.

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Police make 148 arrests after clashes following PSG Champions League defeat

French police made 148 arrests following riots in the capital after Paris St-Germain's 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53886252

Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser

Ms Conway says she is stepping down at the end of August to give her children "less drama, more mama".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53885239

Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager

The 15-year-old vanished from her room during a family holiday last year at a Malaysian resort.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53886055

Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction

Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53885695

US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients

The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.

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Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart.

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Ten countries kept out Covid. But did they win?

Covid-19 has infected almost every country in the world – apart from 10. So what do they do now?

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Republican National Convention: What is happening this year?

We answer all your questions, including who is expected to speak and how Covid-19 has affected plans.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Whistleblower questions winter tent deaths

Suspected Covid-19 patients were routinely left in an open tent, in sub-zero temperatures, the BBC finds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53862407

Q&A: What is GolfGate and why is it causing Ireland problems?

The golf dinner that led to recriminations, resignations and the recall of the Irish parliament.

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The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech

Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53833035

Panorama investigation: The detainees held 'hostage' in Iran

Anoosheh and Nizar were arrested on separate occasions for spying in Iran, charges they both deny.

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Paris: 'World’s largest urban rooftop farm' in progress

A company in Paris is transforming roofs and abandoned urban areas into spaces covered in plants.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53853788

North Korea propaganda: New faces but old messages

Pyongyang is believed to be behind several new YouTube and Twitter accounts aimed at foreign audiences.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53848584

Donald Trump's sister says he's an 'unprincipled phoney'

Recordings reveal Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge, saying her brother "has no principles".

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California wildfires seen from a plane as Trump declares major disaster

US President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster and released federal aid.

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Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant faces sentencing hearing

Brenton Tarrant has admitted killing 51 people and wounding dozens more at two New Zealand mosques.

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Iran plane crash: Cockpit exchange recorded after missile hit Ukraine jet

All 176 people aboard a Ukrainian plane were killed when it was mistakenly downed by Iran in January.

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TikTok to launch legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Thomas Restobar Club: Crush kills 13 as Peru police raid party violating lockdown

The crush happens as revellers try to leave a nightclub in the capital Lima.

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Miroslava Breach murder: Mexico jails man who ordered journalist's death

The man who ordered the killing of Miroslava Breach in 2017 receives rare 50-year sentence.

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California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster

One fire tearing through the state is the third largest California has ever seen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53877958

TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Coronavirus: Is the US the worst-hit country for deaths?

President Trump says the death rate in the US is lower than elsewhere - what does the data show?

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Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year

The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck.

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US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use

Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms.

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Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome

Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53837708

Coronavirus vaccine: Short cuts and allegations of dirty tricks in race to be first

Russia, China, the US and UK see a vaccine as a projection of their scientific prowess.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53864069

'It's a scary time for stand-up comedians'

Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts are making the best of a bad situation online, but for how long?

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Belarus: What lies behind the protests?

Mass strikes and protests have been continuing in Belarus, following disputed elections on 9 August.

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot

Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja.

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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53593138

Belarus protests: Mum's search for detained teenage poll observer

Darina, 19, was seized while monitoring voting in the disputed election. Her mum couldn't find her.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53874319

Christchurch mosque attacks: 'I'm close to forgiving, but not there yet'

The wife of a man killed in the Christchurch attacks is preparing to attend the gunman's sentencing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53858369

Beirut glass artist's years of work shattered

Many of Beirut's painstakingly restored stained glass windows were destroyed in moments in the massive blast.

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China-US comedians: 'We hope jokes travel faster than the virus’

Comedians Jesse Appell in the United States and Tony Chou in China caught up online during the pandemic.

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Belarus: Nato rejects claim that foreign troops are on border

The Belarusian president has placed the army on alert, as he talks of an external military threat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53877953

US Postal Service: House agrees election cash boost

Democrats fear cost-cutting measures will hamper mail-in voting - a key issue in November's election.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Children aged 12 and over should wear masks - WHO

The UN health body says there is some evidence teenagers can infect others in the same way as adults.

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Masked Singer Australia suspended after seven crew test positive for Covid-19

The Australian version's entire production team, including celebrities, are now in self-isolation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53875374

Oradour-sur-Glane: France's best-known Nazi massacre site vandalised

President Macron condemns the "unspeakable" act at Oradour-sur-Glane, where 642 people were killed.

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Fredie Blom: 'World's oldest man' dies aged 116 in South Africa

Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified.

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Coronavirus: Germany puts on crowded 'study concerts' with Tim Bendzko

Scientists are using Saturday's three concerts to explore ways of holding mass indoor events safely.

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ICYMI: Leopard cubs in unlikely places and baby pandas

Baby pandas, leopard cubs and Europe's biggest mural. Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Iraqi activist killing: Why are so many being targeted?

Riham Yaqoob was the face of many local anti-government protests, why are activists being targeted?

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Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term

Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life sentence.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64

Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique".

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Belarus unrest: Opposition leader says Belarusian people must not stop now

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the people must continue fighting.

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany

The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53871617

Viktor Tsoi: How a 33-year-old song became an anthem for change in Belarus

For anyone watching the protests in Belarus, there is one song that keeps being heard in the crowds.

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Syrian refugees left feeling helpless - again - by Beirut blast

Thousands of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon were among those worst affected by the disaster.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53864501

Nile dam row: Ethiopia's pop stars hit out

The battle with Egypt over who has rights to the waters of the River Nile is played out by musicians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53862408

Coronavirus: Historic Bratislava counts cost of closed borders

Slovakia was praised for its swift response to Covid-19, but its tourist industry is paying the price.

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Brexit: The EU and UK are locked in last-minute power play

Time is running out for Brussels and London to reach a post-Brexit trade deal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53866813

The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53779474

Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53811956

19th amendment: A 100-year milestone for women... and what comes next

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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The last meals of US prisoners on death row

Photographer Jackie Black recreated the meals requested by US prisoners before they were executed.

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China floods: World's biggest dam nears capacity

Record floods hit China's Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River with millions of people affected.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53860309

Joe Biden's speech 'lots of sweetness and light'

A Trump voter and three Biden voters react to the former vice-president's nomination speech together.

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Cuties: Netflix drops promotional poster after controversy

A promotional image for an award-winning new film showed young girls posing in skimpy outfits.

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Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millions

Bradley and Matthew Marshall, (AKA Skrapz and Wuskin) on the Call of Duty World Championships.

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Robo-chameleon tongue's high speed grab and other news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Brayden Harrington: Joe Biden and the boy with the stutter

Teenager Brayden Harrington delivers the "speech of the night" at the Democratic convention.

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Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses and face paint

Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that "appropriates American Indian cultures" at their home stadium.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53859607

Veep star mixes politics and comedy at convention

The Veep star and host of Joe Biden's convention night poked fun at President Trump - but was she funny?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53858829

Alibaba tells Trump we 'support American brands'

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53844725

Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53853961

News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53858419

Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape

Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53858091

DNC 2020: We will overcome this season of darkness - Joe Biden

Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness

The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division".

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China's Alibaba offers olive branch to Trump

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

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Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.

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Lyft and Uber receive reprieve in California employment rights row

The companies have appealed a court ruling to classify their drivers as employees, not contractors.

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Coronavirus: Youthful Pakistan appears to avoid worst of pandemic

Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53742214

Coronavirus: Why Spain is seeing second wave

Spain has Europe's fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53832981

Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 August 2020

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

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Warakurna: How an all-Aboriginal police station brought 'huge' change

Western Australia's first Indigenous-run police station has helped to transform lives, elders say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53830919

Mali: Five factors that made the coup more likely

Five factors that made the coup against former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta more likely.

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Female Iraqi activist killed in Basra as gunmen target protesters

The killing of Riham Yaqoob was the third such attack on local anti-government protesters in a week.

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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend asks fans to find his first car

The Indian cricket legend says he misses his Maruti 800 and 'would like to get it back'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53844842

China clamps down on over-eating influencers

The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53840167

Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'

A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53834130

Thom Brennaman: Cincinnati Reds suspend broadcaster for homophobic slur

The Cincinnati Reds baseball team suspend commentator Thom Brennaman after he broadcasted a homophobic comment that he believed was off air.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/53840220

Kamala Harris speech: What was the verdict on how she did?

The California senator made history to formally accept the Democratic VP nomination. How did she do?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53838209

Mukbang: Why is China clamping down on eating influencers?

The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers.

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Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump

On a night that crowned the vice-presidential nominee, the party had choice words for the commander-in-chief.

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Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase

TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite the family’s request.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53785364

DNC 2020: Kamala Harris blasts Trump 'failure of leadership'

The California senator accepts the vice-presidential nomination with an attack on the US president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53844799

QAnon: Trump lauds bizarre conspiracy theory

The president said he did not know much about the online group, except that its adherents like him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53844108

Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected'

The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots.

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned'

Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital after falling ill on a flight, his spokeswoman says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53844958

Airbnb puts stock market launch back on the table

The online booking firm had plans to publicly list before the coronavirus struck earlier this year.

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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China.

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Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism

The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53844453

Anon Nampa: Thai lawyer arrested over monarchy protest

Anon Nampa has been a leading figure in unprecedented calls for reform of the powerful institution.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53844232

Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy

New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53830528

Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show'

The former US president will say his Republican successor "hasn't grown into the job because he can't."

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53844037

The king, his lover - and the elephant in the palace

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein speaks out about a multi-million euro gift from Spain's ex-king and an ill-fated elephant hunt.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53749630

US Election 2020: Kamala Harris targeted by false conspiracy theories

The Democratic vice-presidential nominee has been subjected to lots of false claims on social media.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/53826816

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The animals at risk from Alaska oil drilling

As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53819727

Gunjan Saxena: India female pilot’s war biopic flies into a row

Gunjan Saxena, the female pilot who played a starring role in the Kargil conflict, sets the record straight.

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Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot

Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53806880

Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring

The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low speeds.

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China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha

More than 100,000 people are also evacuated as the worst flooding in decades hits the region.

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53830533

Trump campaign Russia contacts were 'grave threat', says Senate report

A Republican-led Senate committee says the Trump campaign's Russia links were an intelligence threat.

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

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South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new 'crisis'

Bars and museums in and around Seoul are closed amid warnings of an impending virus crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53830982

Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?

Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53830843

US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee

Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53830373

Chrystia Freeland named Canada's first female finance minister

The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53759664

Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53816771

Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful

How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53809195

Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53825593

Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53822060

Somali hotel raid: 'How I survived my fourth siege'

An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53810003

Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53445690

Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed

Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53703514

Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53830348

Beirut blast: Born without a father

Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53823275

Mali president and PM arrested by mutinying soldiers in apparent coup attempt

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and Prime Minister Boubou Cissé are detained in an apparent coup attempt.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53830099

Ocean-sieving expedition reveals huge amounts of microplastic in the Atlantic

The expedition found that as much as 21 million tonnes of plastic fragments are suspended in the ocean.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53827997

How a hologram can show a patient’s heart during surgery

A hologram that shows a patient’s heart in real-time during surgery could help improve accuracy when treating arrhythmias.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53826045

Fortnite: Epic files new injunction against Apple

Fortnite-maker Epic Games now says it faces a total ban from Apple.

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Stars sign open letter supporting Polish LGBT rights

James Norton, Isabelle Huppert, and Margaret Atwood are among the signatories condemning repression.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53818948

Missouri couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters 'to speak at Republican convention'

Mark and Patricia McCloskey were filmed pointing guns at racial justice demonstrators in June.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53819020

Mauritius oil spill: Bad weather impedes clean-up

Rough seas make it too risky to clear the remaining oil from a ship that ran aground on a coral reef.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53819112

Lego hand comes out of boy's nose after two years

Samir Anwar was eating a muffin on a day out when he sneezed the 10 mm piece out of his nose.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53819306

Newsbeat has been investigating how social media is being used to sell drugs

Police say social media bosses would do more if it was their children dying from drugs bought this way.

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Fountainstown Beach: Bioluminescent plankton light up Cork beach

Bioluminescent plankton light up the waves at Fountainstown Beach, just south of Cork City.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53814226

Pandit Jasraj: A ‘huge pillar of Indian music has fallen’

The vocalist died at his home in the US after suffering a cardiac arrest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53816721

Democratic National Convention: What you missed on day one

Eva Longoria, Megan Rapinoe and Biden's singing grandchildren - how Democrats tried to hook the at-home audience.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53816645

Wuhan coronavirus: From silent streets to packed pools

Images of crowds at a waterpark festival show how far the city has moved on from its January lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53816511

Michelle Obama: Trump is 'wrong president' for US

Michelle Obama speaks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53816711

Democratic convention: Michelle Obama blasts Trump

"Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," says the ex-first lady in an emotional message.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53815566

Former CIA officer charged with spying for China

It is the latest espionage arrest at a time of growing tension between Washington and Beijing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53816216

Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China

The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53816277

Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53815705

Bill Morneau: Canada finance minister quits amid charity probe

Bill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53815645

US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53811539

With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs

The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53805828

Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar

The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53779425

Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53811956

China defends detention of Uighur model in Xinjiang

Merdan Ghappar sent video and texts about life in Xinjiang's secretive detention system to his family.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53809345

Rafik Hariri tribunal: Verdict due over assassination of Lebanon ex-PM

Four men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53601710

Turkey's hidden domestic abuse: A survivor's story

Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53809775

The algorithms that make big decisions about your life

From insurance and healthcare to social media and policing, algorithms are used all around us.

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Huawei: US tightens restrictions on Chinese giant

The actions will stop the firm buying computer chips made using US tech, even if made abroad.

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In pictures: Belarus rocked by anti-government protests

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets amid anger over a disputed election.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's former king confirmed to be in UAE

Juan Carlos, now linked to a corruption probe, has been in the Gulf country for two weeks, palace says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53810323

Ryanair cuts flights as EU virus rates hit bookings

The airline said activity for September and October "notably weakened" over the past 10 days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53787437

Colombia offers reward after eight young partygoers killed

Gunmen shot dead the youths at a party in Nariño province, an area where drug gangs are active.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53806359

Thai protests: Thousands join rally in Bangkok

The anti-government rally in Bangkok is thought to be the biggest in the country for six years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53803986

Google says Australian law would put search and YouTube at risk

The tech firm is fighting efforts to make it pay for local media content.

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'Hottest temperature on Earth' as Death Valley, US hits 54.4C

A reading of 130F (54.4C) recorded in Death Valley could be the highest reliable recording ever.

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Belarus protests: 'There's no way back. The people will not forgive this'

Belarusian media figures tell the BBC how their lives have been turned upside down during the protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53804660

Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission

A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations.

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What makes China's social media apps so unique?

Stephen Beckett looks at some of the popular social media apps you might not have heard of.

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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.

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Strikes expected in Belarus after mass protests

Rallies against the disputed election were held over the weekend but the president remains defiant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53796436

Ruby Princess: New South Wales premier apologises over cruise ship outbreak

State officials made "serious mistakes" in letting 2,650 ship passengers disembark, an inquiry found.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53802816

USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to 'save' the post office

Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses President Donald Trump of a "campaign to sabotage the election".

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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53733841

The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53779474

Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues?

Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-53575474

The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003.

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Beirut explosion: The story of Platoon Five

Nine firefighters and paramedic Sahar Fares were the first on the scene when a large fire was reported at Beirut's Warehouse 12, on the city's northern Mediterranean coast.

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US conventions: What happens? And what's different in 2020?

It's convention season in the US election, but this year won't be like previous ones.

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MSC Grandiosa: First Mediterranean cruise launches after five-month pause

Operator MSC Cruises says everyone aboard has been tested for coronavirus amid safety concerns.

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Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus two weeks before US Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus and will not play at the Cincinnati Masters, with the US Open two weeks away.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/53801975

Mogadishu attack: Somali troops battle gunmen who stormed Elite Hotel

Troops battle suspected al-Shabab militants who stormed the Elite Hotel in the capital, Mogadishu.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53798834

What's happening in Belarus?

Protesters keep up pressure over disputed elections, as President Lukashenko vows to stand firm.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53799065

Coronavirus: How music played on in lockdown

The music industry nearly ground to a halt as the pandemic gripped the UK, so how have companies coped?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53669387

Israel and UAE launch direct phone links after historic accord

The two countries' foreign ministers hold a telephone call following a deal to normalise relations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53798832

Zimbabwe rejects Catholic bishops' criticism of corruption and abuse

A government minister accuses the Church leaders of joining groups seeking "to manufacture crises".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53798787

Jessica McCaskill beats Cecilia Braekhus to become undisputed world welterweight champion

Jessica McCaskill hands Cecilia Braekhus her first professional defeat in a huge upset to become the undisputed world welterweight champion.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/53797000

India rape: Two men arrested for 13-year-old's rape and murder

Police deny the family's account that the girl's eyes had been gouged during the ordeal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53799036

Thai protests: Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand reforms

Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand a revised constitution and reform of the monarchy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53798826

Belarus protests: 'We can breathe for the first time in our lives'

After 26 years of President Lukashenko's rule, there is a sense of euphoria among protesters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53796989

Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up

The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53797009

Man City 1-3 Lyon: Lyon stun Man City in Champions League

Manchester City's Champions League dream is over for another year as Lyon stun Pep Guardiola's side 3-1 to reach the semi-finals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53759805

Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital

The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53796429

Fawzia Koofi: Afghan negotiator and campaigner shot by gunmen

The US envoy said shooting of Fawzia Koofi was an attempt to disrupt the Afghan peace process.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53795870

Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko

President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53795871

Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53564935

Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment

The death penalty might soon return to the Philippines, but critics warn it targets the most vulnerable.

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Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party

Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event.

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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence

Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53768738

Coronavirus: Ten African innovations to help tackle Covid-19

Coronavirus has inspired Africans to create a wide range of inventions to help fight the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53776027

Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort

Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53684720

Rising water levels in Kenya's Great Rift Valley threaten jobs and wildlife

Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes by rising water levels in two Kenyan lakes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53776774

Belgian cyclist crashes off bridge in Italy

Remco Evenepoel has crashed and fallen several metres off a bridge during the Il Lombardia race.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53793427

Coronavirus: France quarantine starts after race to beat deadline

Holidaymakers had just hours to return to the UK to avoid the 14-day self-isolation requirement.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53789972

MS Dhoni: India legend retires after 16-year international career

India great and World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni retires after a 16-year international career.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53792647

MS Dhoni retirement leaves a void in world cricket

India's most successful captain and one of the all-time greats had a profound impact on the sport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-50233951

Pompeo signs deal to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland

The agreement, signed in Warsaw, will see some US troops redeployed from Germany to Poland.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53792019

China restaurant apologises for weighing customers

The policy was introduced after a national campaign against food waste was launched.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53792871

Barcelona: What next after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich?

What next for Barcelona after a humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53786666

Australia surfer saves wife by punching shark

A husband leapt on to the shark as it attacked his wife off Port Macquarie, New South Wales.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53792016

Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests

The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53790741

Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers

Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-53771925

Dolly Parton: 'Of course black lives matter!'

The legendary country singer has been reticent to share her political beliefs in the past.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53783257

Belarus election: 'He threatened to burn us alive'

The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53789684

'Miel Gibson' honey lands Chilean entrepreneur in hot water

One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor's image to sell honey.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53788453

Trump visits brother in New York hospital

"He's having a tough time," the president said, though the younger sibling's condition is unclear.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53788883

VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII

Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, also known as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53788454

'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus

The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53776461

VJ Day: A WW2 hero and a reckoning with Japan's past

Hiroo Onoda had sworn never to surrender. He believed the rest of his countrymen would do the same.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53763059

Netanyahu focus of Israeli protests against 'the king'

The prime minister's home becomes the focal point of the biggest demonstrations for years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53724095

How a BBC show helped shape Africa

The BBC Focus on Africa programme has played a dramatic role in covering the continent over the last 60 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53779424

The fiery Indian student who ran a secret radio station for independence

Usha Mehta was 22 when she started broadcasting during India's freedom movement.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53775313

VJ Day: The forgotten African soldiers of the Burma Campaign

Ghanaian veteran Joseph Hammond, 95, reflects on the horrors of the Burma Campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53769459

Coronavirus: Why Egypt has faced criticism over antibody tests

Egypt has faced criticism for testing frontline healthcare workers for coronavirus using antibody tests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53773978

TikTok: New-found fame for ‘No Fizzy Drink Guy’

An Australian man documenting his addiction to soft drinks goes viral.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53776298

Nestlé sued over tonnes of dead fish in French river

The fish were found in a river in north-eastern France and some 14 species have been affected.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53775597

Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers

Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection.

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A cuddly pet robot with ‘emotions’ and other tech news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Coronavirus: 'Serious mistakes' made over Ruby Princess outbreak

An Australian inquiry is highly critical of the authorities' handling of the Ruby Princess outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53776285

The students risking it all to challenge the Thai monarchy

In Thailand, criticising the royal family can mean secret trials and long prison sentences.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53770939

US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising

The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

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Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike

Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53756752

Fortnite: Epic Games sues Google and Apple over app store bans

Both removed the hit game from their app stores after its maker bypassed their payment systems.

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New Zealand extends Auckland ‘lockdown’ for 12 days

The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53776045

Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks

The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53770604

Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400

The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53775035

Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53775024

'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest

The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53774269

US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising

The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53774077

Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians

The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53774075

Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn

The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53773817

The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family

An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53503700

Beirut blast: Picking up the pieces of a shattered city

The destruction goes for miles, but Beirutis are slowly picking up the pieces in a broken city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53757809