TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account.

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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump hit swing states

President Trump visits five states on Sunday while his rival Joe Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54774532

Covid: New breath test could detect virus in seconds

Scientists say early trials of a new test offers the possibility of "rapid" Covid-19 results.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54718848

Charlie Hebdo trial suspended as suspect catches Covid-19

The trial of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack is suspended after the main suspect catches the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54768212

Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians arrested

They were involved in a face-off with pro-Beijing lawmakers in the city's parliament in May.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54768209

In pictures: Foreign Muslims return to Mecca for Umrah pilgrimage

Muslim pilgrims from abroad can enter the Grand Mosque for the first time since the pandemic began.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-54768040

Australia's Tour Down Under cancelled over virus

The 2021 Tour Down Under in Australia is cancelled because of concerns around the spread of coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54768625

Meng Wanzhou: Questions over Huawei executive’s arrest as legal battle continues

More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada.

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How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole.

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Australia records zero Covid-19 cases for first time in five months

Locally-transmitted cases have dropped to zero and one state is hopeful for a "normal Christmas".

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Algeria referendum: A vote 'to end years of deviousness'

The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54748146

At least two dead in Quebec stabbing, local media say

Police have made one arrest but tell people to stay indoors in the Canadian city after the incident.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54766208

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.

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