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

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

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

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

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Two teenagers shot in Seattle's Chop autonomous zone

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

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France's Fessenheim nuclear plant shuts down oldest nuclear plant

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

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Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

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

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Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian singer and activist shot dead

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

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Shell takes $22bn hit over low oil prices

The oil giant says cheaper crude prices mean its assets are not worth as much as they used to be.

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FOX NEWS: How to find everything Microsoft knows about you

How to find everything Microsoft knows about you



It’s no secret how much Big Tech companies know about all of us. I bet Google comes to mind first. Tap or click here to see everything Google has on you with one quick download.

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Cineworld delays reopening of UK cinemas to 31 July

The cinema chain said it's pushed back the opening date to tie in with upcoming movie releases.

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

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

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Coronavirus: UK economic hit worst than first thought

The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show.

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

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

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Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July

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

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YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

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

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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

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

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FOX NEWS: Pentagon will deploy its new B-21 stealth bomber to Pacific

Pentagon will deploy its new B-21 stealth bomber to Pacific



The Pentagon plans to deploy its emerging B-21 stealth bomber in the Pacific as part of a decided effort to ensure technical superiority, sustain deterrence and, if needed, hold potential adversaries at risk. 

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FOX NEWS: Army AI-enabled robots may fire weapons in war to defend against attacks

Army AI-enabled robots may fire weapons in war to defend against attacks



What if artillery rounds, mini-drone swarms of explosives, rockets and even air-fired missiles are all approaching forward-positioned Army troops at the same time? Imagine that these incoming weapons are dispersed, varied and fast approaching. How do ground commanders avoid being overwhelmed and destroyed? Could AI help solve this lethal predicament? 

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Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening

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

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

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

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

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

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Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country

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

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Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Facebook bars some political posts

Facebook bars some political posts



Zuckerberg flips on violence, voter suppression.

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

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

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Mysterious Ancient Marble Cross Found in Pakistan

This month, in the rocky mountains of Skardu, Pakistan, researchers have uncovered a mysterious 1,200-year-old cross weighing up to three tons.

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

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

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

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

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Gambling watchdog 'toothless' in helping vulnerable, MPs say

A report from MPs also criticises the regulator's approach to preventing problem gambling.

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

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

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Children in Syria IS camps 'a time bomb'

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

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Beyoncé: Vote like our life depends on it

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

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How hackers extorted $1.14m from US university

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

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Nornickel: Russia probes new pollution at Arctic mining firm

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

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In pictures: Huge Nevada wildfire turns Las Vegas sky red

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

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Lookers fraud probe reveals £19m hole in accounts

The struggling car dealership found profits were overstated for several years.

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'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'

How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H.

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

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

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Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi

Gunmen attack the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded.

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Brexit: Where are we now?

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

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Coronavirus: Restaurants are 'hurting', says Deliveroo boss

Chief executive Will Shu told the BBC that there will be "a long period of socially-distanced dining".

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

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

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Trump Denies Briefing on Reported Russian Bounties Against US Troops

President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, and he appeared to minimize the allegations against Moscow.

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Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?

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

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says

Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says



Parler CEO John Matze said Parler is important for conservatives during an election year, where they can post freely without being censored.

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FOX NEWS: Will new Chinese artillery rival US weapons?

Will new Chinese artillery rival US weapons?



The People’s Liberation Army may be arming its forces along the Indian border with its new lightweight, digitized, vehicle-mounted 155mm Howitzer weapon engineered to bring new dimensions of mobile artillery attack to modern ground war.

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FOX NEWS: GOP lawmakers joining social media app 'Parler' as big tech alternative

GOP lawmakers joining social media app 'Parler' as big tech alternative



Parler CEO John Matze on the unbiased draw of his social media app.

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FOX NEWS: What would robot vs robot war look like?

What would robot vs robot war look like?



The Chinese Army is preparing to deploy small, new, tracked war-robots armed with machine guns, night vision, missile loaders and camera sensors to conduct attacks while leaving manned systems at safer stand-off distances. 

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FOX NEWS: Apple gets COVID-19 savvy with Apple Watch and Memojis

Apple gets COVID-19 savvy with Apple Watch and Memojis



At its developer conference, which started on Monday, Apple said the new operating system for the Apple Watch will add a reminder to wash your hands, while Apple Memojis will get COVID-19 customization, adding face mask coverings.

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FOX NEWS: 5 reasons to upgrade to a smart thermostat this summer

5 reasons to upgrade to a smart thermostat this summer



When it comes to making your home smart, you need the right gear. Amazon’s Alexa resides in millions of households and make sure you get the most out of yours. Tap or click for 13 Alexa skills you’ll use over and over again.

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FOX NEWS: The Pentagon has plans to destroy hypersonic weapons attacks

The Pentagon has plans to destroy hypersonic weapons attacks



The Pentagon is looking to Space War as an emerging method to counter seemingly unstoppable hypersonic weapons attacks, with early prototyping of satellite sensors and other tracking technology to more quickly find and “take out” weapons traveling more than five times the speed of sound. 

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FOX NEWS: Lasers, AI and drones likely to inform Navy concept for new 2030 destroyer

Lasers, AI and drones likely to inform Navy concept for new 2030 destroyer



Maybe it will take out missiles beyond the earth’s atmosphere, incinerate targets well beyond the horizon with high-powered laser weapons and instantly stop a multi-faceted series of incoming attacks all at the same time? Perhaps it will use AI-empowered algorithms to launch a large fleet of networked surface, air and undersea drones, able to launch coordinated attacks at long ranges?

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FOX NEWS: Apps designed to track COVID-19 might be full of ransomware, report says

Apps designed to track COVID-19 might be full of ransomware, report says



New ransomware has popped up that may signal more malicious COVID-19 apps are coming. 

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Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win

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

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Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag

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

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Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'

Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-lockdown economic recovery in a speech next week.

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Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown

During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it?

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Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops

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

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

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

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Li Zhensheng: Photographer of China's cultural revolution

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

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

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

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Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown

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

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Religious Freedom Watchdog Pushes State Department to Get Tougher on Pakistan

Pakistan is considered one of the worse violators of religious liberty in the world according to the US watchdog on religious freedom, but the State Department allows the nation a special waiver to protect it from punishing sanctions.

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Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as infections surge

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Holiday bookings 'explode' as travel restrictions ease

Travel companies hail Britons will be able to visit some European countries without self-isolating on their return.

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ICYMI: Dog goggles and a plant audience

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Coronavirus: Delhi struggles to cope with Covid-19 surge

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

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Narriearra: New South Wales creates national park for rare species

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

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First Viking ship excavation in a century begins in Norway

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

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Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

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

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FOX NEWS: 5 free downloads to keep your PC or Mac secure

5 free downloads to keep your PC or Mac secure



The FBI has seen a significant spike in cybercrime reports since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hackers, scammers, and snoops are having a field day. Be sure to check for any updates to your gear.

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

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

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Jeyaraj and Fenix: Outrage mounts over India police custodial deaths

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

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

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

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Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour

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

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FOX NEWS: Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says

Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says



Parler CEO John Matze said Parler is important for conservatives during an election year, where they can post freely without being censored.

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FOX NEWS: Will new Chinese artillery rival US weapons?

Will new Chinese artillery rival US weapons?



The People’s Liberation Army may be arming its forces along the Indian border with its new lightweight, digitized, vehicle-mounted 155mm Howitzer weapon engineered to bring new dimensions of mobile artillery attack to modern ground war.

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FOX NEWS: GOP lawmakers joining social media app 'Parler' as big tech alternative

GOP lawmakers joining social media app 'Parler' as big tech alternative



Parler CEO John Matze on the unbiased draw of his social media app.

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FOX NEWS: What would robot vs robot war look like?

What would robot vs robot war look like?



The Chinese Army is preparing to deploy small, new, tracked war-robots armed with machine guns, night vision, missile loaders and camera sensors to conduct attacks while leaving manned systems at safer stand-off distances. 

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Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'

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

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

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

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Toronto officer guilty of assault after blinding black man

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

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Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world

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

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How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

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

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Adelie Foods collapse: 'I just don't know when I'm going to get work'

Workers speak out after losing their jobs at one of Britain's largest sandwich-making firms.

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus in Kenya: Police kill three in motorcycle taxi protest

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

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Obamacare: Trump asks Supreme Court to invalidate Affordable Care Act

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

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Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital

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

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George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

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

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Nascar releases photo of noose found in garage

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

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'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'

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

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Tesco shoppers buying more during fewer trips

The supermarket says that in the three months to May, the number of trips fell by nearly a third.

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Shopping centre giant Intu likely to appoint administrators

Intu, owner of the Trafford, Braehead and Lakeside shopping centres, has been in funding talks.

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

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

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Coronavirus: Singapore bans Britons for lockdown 'bar crawl'

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

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US House sweeping passes police reform bill

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

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Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital

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

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George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

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

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Che Guevara's birthplace put up for sale

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

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Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'

People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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FOX NEWS: The Pentagon has plans to destroy hypersonic weapons attacks

The Pentagon has plans to destroy hypersonic weapons attacks



The Pentagon is looking to Space War as an emerging method to counter seemingly unstoppable hypersonic weapons attacks, with early prototyping of satellite sensors and other tracking technology to more quickly find and “take out” weapons traveling more than five times the speed of sound. 

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Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?

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

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

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

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George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests

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

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Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?

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

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Coronavirus: ‘I’m frustrated we can’t re-open’

Trampoline parks owner says, "I’m frustrated we can’t reopen when pubs and restaurants can".

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

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

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

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

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Russians vote on Putin's reforms to constitution

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

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Mitie-Interserve deal creates outsourced services giant

Mitie will buy the support services arm of rival Interserve for £271m, creating a "UK champion".

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

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

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Royal Mail set to cut 2,000 management jobs

The postal service was already facing challenges before the coronavirus pandemic.

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How George Floyd's death transformed US

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

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Nurseries warn of 'mass closures' as lockdown lifts

England's nurseries and pre-schools warn of huge losses and mass closures without government intervention.

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Increase car taxes to help climate, report says

Car taxes should increase to help fund the battle against climate change, government advisers say.

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Amazon launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit to work with police in fight against fraudsters

Amazon launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit to work with police in fight against fraudsters



Amazon is launching a new unit to crack down on counterfeit goods, the company announced Wednesday.

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FOX NEWS: ACLU files complaint over facial recognition arrest

ACLU files complaint over facial recognition arrest



The ACLU has filed a formal complaint against Detroit police over what it claims is a wrongful arrest resulting from facial recognition technology.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'

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

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Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid

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

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Nigeria's Yoruba women announce their arrival in style

A Nigerian photographer reimagines Yoruba fashion from the 1970s.

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Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair

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

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

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

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Can India afford to boycott Chinese products?

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

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Reopening pubs but keeping gyms shut 'illogical'

Gym bosses call decision not to reopen indoor sports facilities on 4 July "extremely disappointing"

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Mel Gibson and Winona Ryder at odds over anti-Semitism claims

Winona Ryder claims Mel Gibson used the term "oven dodger", which he says is "100% untrue".

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Coronavirus: Swissport set to halve its UK workforce

More than 4,500 jobs could be lost at the ground handling firm due to coronavirus effects on air travel.

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Demand soars for Naked Wines and home cooking ingredients

Naked Wines and Mr Kipling-maker Premier Foods see revenues jump amid stockpiling and home cooking demand.

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Coronavirus: EU considers barring Americans from travel list

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

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

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

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Pakistan plane crash was 'human error' - initial report

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

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

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

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

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

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ABC job cuts: Australian public broadcaster to shed 250 staff

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

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Coronavirus: New advice for businesses in England on how to reopen safely

Pubs and hairdressers are among the venues which will be allowed to reopen in England from 4 July.

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Black women scientists missing from textbooks, study shows

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

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

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

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UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

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

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

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

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

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

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Mexico quake kills at least five and causes panic

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

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Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?

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

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

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

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'No crime' in Bubba Wallace noose case

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic

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

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North Korea: Balloons and speakers raise Korean border tensions

Propaganda balloons have become a symbol of a worsening relationship between North and South Korea.

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Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus

The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport.

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H-1B visa: New US law is bad news for India tech firms

Washington's decision to ban visas for highly-skilled workers will hurt Indian and US IT firms.

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Coronavirus: Newborn Mexican triplets test positive in 'unprecedented' case

Experts are investigating whether coronavirus could have been passed through the mother's placenta.

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Shopping centre owner Intu braces for administration

Owner of Trafford Centre and Lakeside shopping centres appoints administrators KPMG as "contingency".

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How to fly during a global pandemic

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

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Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?

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

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BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

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

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China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

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

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Coronavirus: UK car industry claims 1 in 6 jobs could be cut

The industry's trade body says it needs help to restart production and prevent more redundancies.

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

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

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Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings

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

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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

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

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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

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

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US solider accused of planning attack on own unit

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

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'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters

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

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Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'

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

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

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

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

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

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Eton College: Nigerian author recalls racist abuse

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

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Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic

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

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The virus hunter who got Covid

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

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'Coronavirus hit our business like a hidden tsunami'

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

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‘Social Justice Is Not the Same as Biblical Justice’: Professor Issues Warning to Christians

Voddie Baucham, an American who is currently Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia, appeared on The Glenn Beck Radio program Thursday to explain the social justice and Black Lives Matter movement and warn believers of it’s often “anti-Christian” message.

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Mexican city of Celaya rocked by cartel violence

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

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Coronavirus: French defy lockdown with Festival of Music

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Pret a Manger job cut fears as sales plunge

Sandwich chain to address its "job situation" as weekly sales fall about 85% during lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Watford Gap services 'never been so quiet'

Those stopping at Watford Gap include families on surprise visits and a puppy heading to her new home.

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WWE star The Undertaker has 'no desire to get back in the ring'

After a career spanning three decades, the WWE wrestling star says there's "nothing left to conquer".

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Coronavirus: Energy firms permitted to chase unpaid bills again

Bailiffs are still banned from knocking on doors to collect unpaid parking fines or council tax.

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British Gas owner plans low-cost energy challenger brand

Firm aiming to found new competitor with a cheaper cost structure in bid to boost profits.

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Theodore Roosevelt statue to be removed by New York museum

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

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Coronavirus: South Korea confirms second wave of infections

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

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Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'

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

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Coronavirus: PM to announce on Tuesday if pubs can reopen

Boris Johnson may also outline changes to the 2m social distancing rule in England.

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank

Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis.

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FOX NEWS: The Federalist fighting back against Google after threats to block it from using Google ad platform

The Federalist fighting back against Google after threats to block it from using Google ad platform



The Federalist Senior Editor, Chris Bedford joins Jon Scott with insight.

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

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

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Panama exhumes remains of 19 victims from 1989 US invasion

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

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Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories

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

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Rethink: Pope Francis warns poor have become part of landscape

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

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

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Barr: Social media companies are selective, censor different viewpoints

Barr: Social media companies are selective, censor different viewpoints



Attorney General William Barr discusses the legal protections for tech companies in an exclusive interview with Maria Bartiromo on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’

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

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

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Coronavirus: New rules to protect British firms amid virus

The legislation will give the business secretary extra powers to impose conditions on takeovers.

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

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

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Zimbabwe anti-corruption body starts audit of the rich

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Go Outdoors set to call in administrators

The retailer is expected to appoint advisers as the pandemic heaps more pressure on the High Street.

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Coronavirus: Government to 'bring forward proposals' on reducing 2m social distancing rule

Matt Hancock says he "very much hopes" to lower the social distancing measure in England.

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My Money: 'I wonder if my wallet or body will recover?'

Zak Hoblyn from London takes us through his week as a first-time buyer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Spain welcomes tourists back as emergency ends

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

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UK Police: Park Stabbings That Killed 3 was a Terror Attack

British police say they are treating a stabbing rampage in a park that killed three people as a terrorist attack.

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

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

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Seven die in separate Somali bomb attacks

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

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Germany riot: Gangs smash shops, attack police in Stuttgart

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

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FOX NEWS: 7 clever tech tricks you’ll use time and time again

7 clever tech tricks you’ll use time and time again



Today’s tech is loaded with features most of us never use. Why? Simply stated, there’s no real user manual.

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MPs to grill health officials on PPE spending

The crisis should not be an excuse for failing to achieve value for money, one MP has warned.

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US China cold war 'bigger global threat than virus'

Influential economist Jeffrey Sachs also warns the world is headed for a period of "massive disruption".

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Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemic

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

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'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?

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

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500 high school senior portraits in Virginia

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

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Dad school: How to be a better father

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

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Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Result of 2m social distancing review 'to come next week'

Pubs and restaurants might not survive under current guidance in England, industry leaders warn.

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Lee Longlands store in administration due to lockdown

Lee Longlands' first furniture shop opened in Birmingham in 1932 and it has been trading ever since.

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

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

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

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Beijing to set up new security office in Hong Kong

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

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Paralympian Zanardi in serious condition after crash

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

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Mariana Trench: Son repeats historic ocean dive

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

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges

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

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Protesters topple statues in US states

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

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FOX NEWS: How to hide photos and videos from your phone’s camera roll

How to hide photos and videos from your phone’s camera roll



In the U.S. alone, 230 million people are active social media users. Think about all the posts, photos and videos shared every day.

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Galwan Valley: China accuses India of 'deliberate provocation'

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

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What has Greta Thunberg been doing in lockdown?

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

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Coronavirus: Airport tests may provide 'early travel quarantine release'

Companies involved in a trial say testing passengers for coronavirus would be a "win-win".

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US Attorney Geoffrey Berman denies he is stepping down

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

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'Having my identity stolen cost me £10,000'

The number of ID thefts in the UK in 2019 rose 18% on the year before to a record high 223,000.

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Construction safety is 'broken' say fire chiefs

Some building firms have barely improved processes since the Grenfell disaster, fire chiefs say.

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FOX NEWS: Tucker on big tech trying to censor his show

Tucker on big tech trying to censor his show



Twitter flagged satirical tourism ad for CHOP from 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

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The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children

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

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Serbia election: Vote in EU candidate state scorned as sham

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

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Inside Wuhan: Life after coronavirus lockdown

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

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Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked

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

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Malala Yousafzai graduates from Oxford University

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

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

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

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FOX NEWS: Rep. Brad Wenstrup on growing concerns over Big Tech bias, conservative censorship

Rep. Brad Wenstrup on growing concerns over Big Tech bias, conservative censorship



Top executives from Facebook, Google, and Twitter testify before U.S. lawmakers about foreign influence and election security; Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup weighs in.

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Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

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

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'Into The Wild' bus removed from Alaska wilderness

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

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India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter

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

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Coronavirus: Credit card freeze extended for three months

Credit card, store card, catalogue credit and personal loan customers can defer repayments.

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Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: China charges Canadians with spying

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

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Retail sales in May partly recover after DIY boost

The reopening of DIY shops and garden centres lifted sales, but they still remained far below normal levels.

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May UK government borrowing hits record £55.2bn

The government borrowed £55.2bn in May - the highest of any month since records began in 1993.

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What you need to know about Juneteenth

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

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Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate

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

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Colombian army rescues abducted Swiss and Brazilian tourists

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

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Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate

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

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FOX NEWS: Chinese students are crucial to US national security, ex-Google CEO says

Chinese students are crucial to US national security, ex-Google CEO says



Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt believes that legislative efforts to bar Chinese students from studying in the U.S. could be “against our own self-interest.”

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New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'

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

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Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate

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

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

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

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

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

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Bank and Church of England apologise for historic slavery ties

The Bank said it was "inexcusable" that former senior figures had profited from the slave trade.

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

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

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Keedron Bryant: Warner Records signs black protest singer, 12

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

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Belarus: Rival of President Lukashenko arrested ahead of election

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

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Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October

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

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Coronavirus: What will happen to pets after lockdown?

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

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Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October

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

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China says it must improve hygiene in markets after Beijing outbreak

Low standards of hygiene in China's wholesale food markets and vulnerabilities in its food supply chain need to be urgently addressed after a new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing, a leading body of the ruling Communist Party said.

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Pompeo meets China's top diplomat in Hawaii

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, in Hawaii on Wednesday, the State Department said, amid a deep deterioration of relations between strategic rivals that are the world's two top economies.

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China says top diplomat Yang held constructive talks with Pompeo

China said on Thursday its top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held constructive discussions during their meeting in Hawaii and that the two sides agreed to continue engagement and communication.

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Pub chain and insurer apologise for slavery links

Greene King and Lloyd's of London have both pledged to make donations to BAME groups.

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China warns of countermeasures in response to U.S. Uighurs law

China on Thursday warned of countermeasures in response to U.S. President Donald Trump signing legislation calling for sanctions over the repression of China's Uighur Muslims, demanding that Washington stop interfering in its affairs.

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Defectors prepare packages to send to North Korea despite growing tensions

A North Korean defector-led group on Thursday prepared hundreds of plastic bottles stuffed with rice which they plan to float into North Korea, despite a legal challenge from South Korean authorities and threats from Pyongyang.

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Former Mexican state governor pleads guilty in U.S. to money laundering

A former governor of the Mexican state of Coahuila has pleaded guilty to charges that he laundered money to conceal bribes paid to him in return for road-building contracts, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday.

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