House prices bounced back in July, says Nationwide
Pent-up demand and the stamp duty holiday boosted prices, but Nationwide warns it could be a false dawn. from BBC News - Business https://...
Spanish economy feels pain of coronavirus
France and Italy also see double-digit contractions as the pandemic hits growth across Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jW...
Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram
They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights. from BBC News - Business https://...
Vietnam records first Covid-19 death
The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k0...
Can 'Super Rishi' save the economy from Covid-19?
Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home
Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news
Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
British Airways owner IAG says recovery will not be before 2023
IAG group says recovery will take at least three years as it announces plans to raise billions in new funds. from BBC News - Business http...
NatWest slumps to loss on bad loan provision
The bank has put aside another £2.1bn, expecting more defaults on loans because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump
Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xc...
Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity
Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'
South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers
Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks". from BBC News - Business https:/...
Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores
The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager
The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7...
Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies
Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3...
Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast
The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcB...
Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning
Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?
To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind
The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - ...
Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream
Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fm4...
Lloyds profits wiped out as bank warns about economic outlook
Britain's biggest retail bank sees profits wiped out as it sets aside another £2.4bn for possible bad loans. from BBC News - Business ...
German economy suffers sharpest decline on record
The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hQHlTw via IFTTT...
Training your brain to relax on a virtual island
A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1enE...
Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election
Pro-democracy campaigners had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30a8nPO...
Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed
The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff5SQ...
Redundancy pay to be protected for furloughed workers
Furloughed workers losing their jobs will be eligible for redundancy pay based on their normal wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'
The government can retrain and support people, but are there the jobs to provide employment? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/308gw...
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos refutes claims company acted like a 'drug dealer'
The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company's experience with his business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DfrI...
Standard Chartered profits take coronavirus hit
The bank, whose biggest market is Hong Kong, faces criticism for its stance on China's actions in the city. from BBC News - Business h...
'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'
Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet
Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - Business http...
Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump
The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7...
Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash
"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World ...
Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says
Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8...
What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?
The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift....
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Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic
A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - World h...
'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president
How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? from BBC News ...
India and China race to build along a disputed frontier
The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates
Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL
The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender
Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2
Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media
Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zvMNQ
Barclays: We want our people back in the office
The bank's boss, who has said big offices might be outdated, now wants staff back in the workplace. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning
Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. from BBC News - World https://if...
Heathrow calls for coronavirus tests at UK airports
The airport's boss says there needs to be an alternative to the "cliff edge" of quarantine. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'
In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deal with GSK and Sanofi
The government signs a fourth deal, securing doses of a treatment being developed by GSK and Sanofi. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19'
Mumbai has so far reported more than 110,000 infections and 6,000 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30QGN9u
Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning
Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive
More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre
Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'
See the damage done by waves – and the problem will only get worse with climate change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches
Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker
The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C...
'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England
Social media users complain they can't access the government website to get a £50 bike repair voucher. from BBC News - Business https:...
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Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands
Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'
Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - Wo...
Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?
Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'
Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'
Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jRQ3Tg via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia
Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332fFH9 ...
Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures
Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https:/...
Tahlequah: Killer whale who carried dead calf for days is pregnant
Tahlequah captured the world's attention when spotted carrying her dead calf for 17 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xk6QoL...
Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules
The Italian opera singer says his country's handling of the pandemic has been overblown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT3Yb6 ...
Rodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned
A bystander used the Sony Handycam to film King's beating by Los Angeles police in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLEs6m ...
Keep furlough open to prevent 10% unemployment, says research
An economic research group says there is a risk the scheme is coming to an end prematurely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Y7Hf...
Greggs sees 'encouraging' sales recovery
The bakery chain saw losses in the first half of 2020 but says sales are now 72% of last year's level. from BBC News - Business https:...
’Outrageous’ car loan commission banned
Car loans that encourage dealers to increase interest rates to get extra commission are to be banned. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Chainsmokers gig prompts inquiry over social distancing
New York's health commissioner seeks answers after footage shows crowds standing close together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Women working more paid hours as men work less
Men are spending more time on childcare and housework than in the 1970s, but women still do the bulk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials
Delhi is slowly reopening as the government starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2mchq
Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'
The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say. from BBC News - World h...
Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
British Airways strike threat over job cut plan
The head of the trade union Unite warns the airline that it plans to move towards industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial
Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - Business http...
Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial
Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Emirates covers Covid-19 medical and funeral costs
The world's biggest long-haul carrier is making the offer to get people flying again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DdWrDy ...
Coronavirus: Spanish PM says UK's travel restrictions 'unjust'
Pedro Sanchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings
In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI...
New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C...
Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan
The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'
British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora
Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G
Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit
Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mexico flooding: Tropical depression Hanna drenches north
Heavy rains from Hanna leave parts of the city of Monterrey in northern Mexico under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hA7aqM
Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache
Harry Harris removes his facial hair, which reminded some South Koreans of colonial rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g71Smr
Chinese students in Australia targeted in virtual kidnapping scam
Students in Australia are coerced into faking their own kidnappings in the extortion scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OtbeW ...
Coronavirus: Tui warns against blanket quarantine measures
As travellers from Spain to the UK are told to self-isolate, the firm urges a "regionalised" policy. from BBC News - Business ht...
Coronavirus: UK economy 'could take four years to recover'
Forecasters say the economy might not bounce back to its pre-coronavirus size until 2024. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f1OJd1 ...
Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge
The UK imposed a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from Spain after a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3ggMp
Black Lives Matter: Arkansas senator describes slavery as 'necessary evil'
Arkansas's Tom Cotton says he rejects the idea that the US is systemically racist to its core. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Working from home: How to cut your tax bill
Home workers can claim tax allowances for their lighting, heating and other expenses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fZBMSm via...
Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea
The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39uQMoR
The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires
A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ryanair still flying to Spain despite quarantine
The airline says it will continue flights to Spain as normal, despite the UK's 14-day quarantine. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months
The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World h...
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - Busines...
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - Business htt...
Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks
More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https:...
Firms with more female executives 'perform better'
Research suggests listed companies do better when women fill more than one in three executive roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures
China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home
South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39v...
India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'
Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hERVgA
Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading
As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'
A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him. f...
Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa
Two people were killed during a protest in Garissa sparked by the arrest of a murder suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CFshcM...
How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets
Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested
Dozens of inmates fled after a group at Malmesbury Prison overpowered staff during exercise on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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Covid-19 is the latest enemy faced by families in Iraq, and it's overrunning its hospitals and cemeteries. from BBC News - World https...
Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville black militia protest
An accidental shooting at a protest by heavily armed militia injured three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f39ipB
Coronavirus: Tui scraps Spanish holidays amid quarantine 'blow'
The travel industry reacts with dismay to the 14-day quarantine for travellers arriving from Spain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march
Marches in support of anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon were held across the US on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson
The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tU77v
Coronavirus: Travellers from Spain told to quarantine
The new coronavirus rule means people coming to the UK from Spain must self-isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'
State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBc5rz
Coronavirus: 'Soft play is heading for a cliff edge'
With no date for reopening, children's play centres are closing and hundreds more are under threat. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas
A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon
The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?
Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission. from BBC News - World https://...
The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown
Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OV...
Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'
Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O
Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves
The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked
Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32R5kOl
WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau
How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace
How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CC...
Latin American Foto Festival: Culture and coronavirus
Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the third Annual Latin American Foto Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'
After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap. from BBC News - World https...
Sira Sylla: French President tweets support for targeted black MP
Protesters from Generation Identity held racist signs and lit flares outside Sira Sylla's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok
The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Regis Philbin, iconic US TV host, dies aged 88
The broadcaster became a national figure hosting talk shows with Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave'
Its Catalonia region closes its nightlife as other nations eye increases in new infections warily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women
Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GnrUs
German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel
The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/300b...
France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide
The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence". from BBC News - World https:...
Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV
The Bangladeshi man criticised the treatment of undocumented workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments
White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture". from BBC News -...
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Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US. from BBC News - World http...
ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more
The stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYlhtG
Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US
The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US
A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jEZ...
Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump
The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn
Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'
Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades
Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyb97...
WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name
Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered
The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping
On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home
With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi...
Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
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The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk
The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online sales. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci throws first pitch of US baseball season
The US' leading expert in infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, opens the US baseball season with a ceremonial throw. from BBC News -...
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay
The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Former Concentration Camp Guard Convicted in Germany
A German court on Thursday convicted a 93-year-old former SS private of being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp, whe...
China Tells US to Close Consulate in Chengdu in Growing Spat
China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a ti...
What will it take to stop India's police brutality?
Two recent cases have once again highlighted the problem of police brutality in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BSErS ...
Retail sales continue to bounce back in June
Sales rose by 13.9%, official figures shows, as the reopening of shops released pent-up demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30...
US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move
The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mIOhD
Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers
The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand
Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit
A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hx...
Coronavirus: New face covering rules come into force in England
Customers in shops, banks, post offices and takeaways are among those who must now wear masks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZR...
FOX NEWS: Amid coronavirus quarantines, Twitter sees unprecedented spike in users
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FOX NEWS: Army enters a new era in warfare for 2040 -- the 'Big 10'
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What is redundancy, who can be made redundant and what are my rights?
As thousands of job losses owing to coronavirus are announced, here is a guide to your financial entitlements. from BBC News - Business ht...
Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics
The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West
Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZW8UEZ
Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'
Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'
Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?
Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life
If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D39EyW ...
Unilever: Ice cream in, personal hygiene out in lockdown
Ice cream sales surge but demand for deodorant and shampoo is down, says consumer goods giant Unilever. from BBC News - Business https://i...
What are negative interest rates?
What are negative interest rates, and how could they work in favour of consumers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hwm0Pj via IFT...
Hiker stranded for 40 hours in the desert films himself
Robert Ringo fell and broke his leg on a hike and did not have a way to communicate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZR9HXR
Coronavirus: Ministers urged to end face coverings 'confusion'
The government has been accused of mixed messages over whether the masks should be worn in takeaways. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'
The researcher lied about her military background, the FBI says, amid a row over Chinese consulates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages
The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzPxcq
Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus
No-one has officially died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers. from BBC News - World h...
India's diamond-studded response to the virus
Jewelers have been inspired by the pandemic to turn every day masks into something precious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KMIzq ...
China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth
The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments
Woody Johnson says media reports he made insensitive comments about race and gender are "false". from BBC News - World https://i...
Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties
Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. from BBC New...
China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq
Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD
Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties
Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. from BBC New...
China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq
Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CTpCv...
Last Qantas 747 jet says goodbye with 'flying kangaroo' in sky
Australia says farewell to an era of aviation with the retirement of the final Qantas Boeing 747. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low
It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW
Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link
Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years before. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low
It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW ...
George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with multiple counts of tax evasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30CZX...
Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers
The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zRz...
Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace
How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'
For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return. from BBC News - ...
George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now
For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful from BBC News - World https://if...
B&Q owner sees sales soar in lockdown DIY boom
B&Q owner Kingfisher sees sales soar in lockdown as people do more DIY. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CZrjrC via IFTTT
US orders China to close Houston consulate
Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Amazon-owned Whole Foods in Black Lives Matter legal claim
The Amazon-owned supermarket is accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Andrew Mlangeni: Last Mandela co-accused dies aged 95
The South African president says Mr Mlangeni's death signifies the end of a generational history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery
Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team
A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soc...
Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search
A review into police conduct during five controversial strip-searches has called for an official apology. from BBC News - World https://if...
Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction
Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRo7fY
Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme
Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlS...
Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?
The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv
Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme
Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’
Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGTxh...
QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory
The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - Business ht...
QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory
The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - World https...
Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'
Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'
The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tokyo Olympics postponement leaves UK firms in limbo
With the Tokyo Olympics delayed to 2021 due to Covid-19, UK firms have seen their plans disrupted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
AO.com boss: 'Behave as if your mum is watching'
John Roberts, founder of white goods retailer AO.com, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: How the outbreak has hit tourism in Africa
Africa's tourism sector is battling to survive as coronavirus keeps away holidaymakers from abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'
After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap. from BBC News - World https...
Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything?
It's only ever been run by one party, but another has inched forward to challenge its dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?
The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures
Animal rights campaigners are calling for the closure of hundreds of moon bear farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONdYFc
Lockdown Brits splurge on tea, biscuits and a good book
People working from home have spent heavily on tea, coffee, biscuits and new books. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32BdUAJ via I...
Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia
The Intelligence and Security Committee said the UK's close relationship with the US made it a priority. from BBC News - World https:/...
Churchill's legacy leaves Indians questioning his hero status
Yogita Limaye explores how Indians are questioning more about the dark chapters of colonial history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet
Some accuse the singer of stoking Albanian nationalism, while others say she is defending people's rights. from BBC News - World https...
UK Coronavirus Vaccine Prompts Immune Response in Early Test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune re...
Woman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair
This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
UK debt climbs in June amid coronavirus pandemic
Government borrowing hit £35.5bn last month, five times more than in June last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32D8rcD via ...
Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit
Summit chairman Charles Michel says the deal by the 27-nation bloc is a "pivotal moment" for Europe. from BBC News - Business ht...
Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths
Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Blbfjm
Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff
The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit
Talks ran into a fourth night, as nations worst hit by the virus clashed with those worried about costs. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff
The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - Business https://i...
FOX NEWS: Pittsburgh-area company makes drone that can disinfect an entire stadium in 3 hours
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FOX NEWS: Elon Musk says Neuralink will stream music straight into your brain
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Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case
The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJZo...
M&S: Five reasons the retailer is struggling
M&S has brought forward plans to cut jobs due to the pandemic, but its problems date back much further. from BBC News - Business https...
China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'
The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. from BBC News - World h...
'This is our final showdown with Uber, and the stakes are high'
After a five-year legal battle, Uber drivers will learn whether they will be recognised as employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'
Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?
How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WExW9r
Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping
On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash
Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OISRUx
'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'
Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. from BBC News - World http...
Missing Kansas dog makes 50-mile trip to old home in Missouri
Cleo, a four-year-old labrador, walks from Kansas to Missouri, leaving her owner "speechless". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters
Monsoon rains caused flooding in several areas of India's capital Delhi on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIvTgu
Amber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row over pre-nuptial agreement
US actress Amber Heard takes the witness stand in ex-husband Johnny Depp's libel case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOcvci
TikTok: 'We don't give user data to China'
A senior company official tells the BBC the video-sharing app is not "under the thumb" of China. from BBC News - World https://i...
Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas
An attacker dressed as a FedEx driver is sought after the shooting at the home of judge Esther Salas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with Chinese territory
It comes amid rising tensions between London and Beijing over a controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists
Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How Boeing’s 747 became the 'Queen of the Skies'
A brief history of Boeing's 747, once dubbed the "Queen of the Skies", but which is now being grounded by many airlines. fro...
TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'
A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32zW...
Coronavirus: Young people on benefits double in lockdown
Experts fear it may take up to four years for youth unemployment to recover from the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hl...
Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day
EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns
The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - World https:...
New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'
They say their system could have given 16 hours warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns
The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - Business htt...
Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day
EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Test case on virus insurance payouts to begin
The case will rule whether many businesses should get payouts for damage caused by the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Government 'must stop garment worker exploitation'
The home secretary must act on reports of exploitation at UK suppliers, say MPs and retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39g...
Klarna: We tightened our lending in lockdown
The buy now, pay later service says it changed its policies to guard against defaulting customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency
Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A1iKb ...
'Weddings every day of the week' in 2021
The 2021 wedding season is likely to see a huge rise in midweek weddings as couples consider their options. from BBC News - Business https...
'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'
Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate
Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?
India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese Government Orders Low-Income Families to Abandon Their Christian Faith or Lose Financial Aid
In the Chinese government's continuing persecution of Christians, poor families are now being told to renounce their faith or lose welfa...
FOX NEWS: How did a group of young people pull off a highly-orchestrated hack of prominent Twitter accounts?
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TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure
Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures
Police say people violated the measures but critics say the government is targeting the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park
Eight one-horned rhinos have been killed after rains left 85% of the Kaziranga park under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vl...
China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs
China's ambassador to the UK is confronted with drone footage that appears to show Uighurs being blindfolded and led to trains. from B...
Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire
The Rwandan refugee was responsible for closing up the cathedral the day before the fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ChYN4w
Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign
It comes after a hashtag against their execution was used millions of times online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WConYC
Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one-day rise in cases
The territory will bring back strict lockdown measures, after more than 100 new infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzMasu
John Lewis: 'He was fighting for justice when it wasn't cool'
Atlanta residents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUgbdO
China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains
Heavy rains have swept across China for weeks, from the southwest to the east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtiXcu
Coronavirus: Ex-factory owner's 'horror' at sweatshop claims
Manjit Jaswal's firm closed in 2018 but the Sunday Times claimed it exploited workers in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks
As global cases rise by record numbers, EU leaders struggle to reach a deal on a recovery package. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government
The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases
The number of new cases has surpassed 250,000 in a day, the World Health Organization says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cu4ZpQ
Coronavirus: New Avon sellers double during UK lockdown
There has been a surge in people signing up to sell Avon beauty products over the past few months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet
Buffets, beloved by many Americans, are rapidly changing their business model to adapt to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'
Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks
Covid-19 kills more men than women, so why are they shunning protective masks the most? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WAY5Gf
Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune
King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?'
For 70 years Tony May knew nothing about where he came from, except that he'd been left on the bank of the Thames. from BBC News - Wor...
Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?
While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour. from BBC News - World https:/...
Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures
Stained glass windows and the grand organ were damaged by the fire in the 15th Century building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaZ...
Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions
The region has the worst of Spain's 150 new clusters, prompting France to consider border closures. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations
Russia's representative in the UK also dismisses suggestions of interference in British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang
Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has a small number of infections but strict counter-measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hbiyc...
John Lewis: Former presidents join tributes to civil rights icon
Former US presidents have paid tribute after the civil rights icon died of cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jkPG3p
Why I fell in love with Irish dancing
Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral. from BBC News - World http...
Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France
Iran says the plane, which had 176 people on board, was mistaken for a cruise missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eKsKam
Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation'
UK consumers may unwittingly be buying meat linked to the destruction of the Amazon, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ww...
FOX NEWS: 6 common tech myths and misbeliefs debunked
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Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest
Demonstrators say they are taking to the streets "because our governor was stolen from us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral
More than 60 firefighters are attending the scene after flames were seen billowing from the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems
The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic
The BBC takes a look at how Frankfurt is managing to record only 5-6 new coronavirus cases a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZG...
Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80
Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air
Marichka Padalko simply put the tooth in her hand and continued presenting the news. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30kD8R3
US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy
The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'
Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges. from BBC News - Business https://...
Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks
His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jeyaraj and Benicks: Why was a viral video on custodial deaths taken down?
Suchitra Ramadurai's Instagram video catapulted a case nationally - then disappeared from the internet. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus tests: Swabs don't damage the brain and other claims fact-checked
False rumours that coronavirus tests can be harmful have circulated in several different languages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How a Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19 outbreaks
Markets have been virus hotspots in Colombia, so one of them is trying a new way to curb the spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?
Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hcE7...
My Money: 'My house looks happy'
Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32shSLJ
Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 cases cross one million
After the US and Brazil, India is only the third country to record more than a million coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus aid: California man arrested over fraud claim
A California man is accused of gambling away federal aid intended for businesses hit by coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework
Michigan's supreme court says it will review the original family court ruling against 'Grace'. from BBC News - World https://i...
Cadbury accused of 'shrinkflation' as packs get smaller
Owner Mondelez says the move will fight obesity, but the firm faces accusations of "shrinkflation". from BBC News - Business htt...
Coronavirus: Piracy incidents double across Asia during pandemic
The economic downturn could fuel a rise in offshore robbery and attacks, experts have warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h80...
Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid
Varavara Rao is a Maoist ideologue and poet who has espoused radical thinking and revolutionary ideas. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Sergei Furgal: The arrest fuelling anti-Moscow anger in Russia's far east
Thousands have been rallying in Khabarovsk to demand their governor be returned for a fair trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cn...
Electric cars: St Athan confirmed as site for planned battery factory
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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal
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Real Madrid win La Liga for 34th time
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New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse
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Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3M appeal for pandemic fight
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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims
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Vodafone calls for 5G auction to be scrapped
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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal
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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims
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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'
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Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians
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Coronavirus: Chances of getting a loan or mortgage are squeezed
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China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic'
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President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support
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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court
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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court
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Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest
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Boohoo: MPs demand answers over Boohoo exploitation claims
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Del Mar: Racing suspended as 15 jockeys at US track test positive for coronavirus
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Coronavirus: UK payrolls shrink by 649,000 jobs in lockdown
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Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio
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Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth
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FOX NEWS: Widespread Twitter hack hits high-profile accounts
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Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager
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Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth
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Coronavirus: How African firms are adapting to the pandemic
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India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried
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My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'
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Capital gains tax review is standard practice, says Treasury
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Assam: Fifty dead and two million hit by India monsoon floods
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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York
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Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: 'I was physically and sexually abused'
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Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment
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Coronavirus: Teenagers most likely to have been furloughed
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Coronavirus: Credit card spending fell 50% at start of lockdown
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Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status
Beijing strongly condemns the US move to end Hong Kong's special trade status and target officials. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned
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Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg
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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned
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Asos to repay furlough cash as lockdown sales rise
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UK inflation picks up as clothing prices rise
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Why US firms shouldn't 'freak out' yet over Hong Kong
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Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born
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Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say
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New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears
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UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'
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Trump says he has ended preferential treatment for Hong Kong
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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?
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Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry
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Germany Charges Former Nazi Guard With War Crimes
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Bastille Day: France honours health workers amid pandemic
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Iran executes man convicted of selling missile information to CIA
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Naya Rivera: Glee cast and other stars pay tribute
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Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza
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Ghislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing
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Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes
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Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes
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Jenny Hocking: The Australian historian who took on the Palace and won
Australia's PM was sacked in 1975 under a murky legal decision which has only now been fully revealed. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Britain faces tax rises or spending cuts, OBR warns
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Ocado says switch to online shopping is permanent
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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing
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Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa
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Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49
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US Supreme Court allows federal executions to resume
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UK economy shrinks by one-fifth under lockdown
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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump
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Gough Whitlam: Queen not told in advance of Australia PM's sacking, letters show
Her representative dismissed Gough Whitlam without telling her first, newly released letters show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump
Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AZHkNu
Brazil: Outrage over São Paulo policeman stepping on woman's neck
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Coronavirus: HK Disneyland to close one month after reopening
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Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike
The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fuwnCG
Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'
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Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'
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French man accused of molesting hundreds of children dies in Indonesia
Francois Camille Abello, 65, died in a suspected suicide in his cell in Jakarta, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2We6Sh0 ...
Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes
Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes
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Wearing masks in shops a 'reasonable' measure, says Waterstones boss
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Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years
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Jewish Graves Vandalized in Europe’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery
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Xinjiang: Rubio and Cruz hit with tit-for-tat China sanctions
The move comes after the US sanctions Chinese officials for Beijing's actions in Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32enjO...
Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham's Serge Aurier, shot dead in France
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Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output
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Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27
Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CqT7Vw
Quiz suspends supplier amid exploitation claims
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Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59
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'Lockdown brought out the workaholic in me'
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Dead Seoul mayor accused of sexual harassment
The alleged victim said the harassment included the mayor of Seoul sending semi-naked pictures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/328gg...
Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, dies aged 57
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Coronavirus: Nail bars and tattoo salons reopen as England lockdown eases
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Coronavirus: Welsh pubs and cafes reopen - but only outdoors
Only about half of independent pubs expected to reopen Monday, with many chains staying shut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3029...
Shopping centres reopen as lockdown restrictions are eased
The first minister describes the week ahead as "the most significant easing of lockdown" in Scotland. from BBC News - Business h...
Brexit: Ads highlight changes for UK holidaymakers
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Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output
Opec ministers are meeting this week amid signs of growing energy demand as coronavirus lockdowns ease. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years
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The woman who wants to make kids better with money
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Window Closing for Cristina to Become Seasons 1st Hurricane
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FOX NEWS: Bitcoin scammers extracted $24 million in 2020 alone: report
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Coronavirus: I trust people's sense on face masks - Gove
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Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque
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Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims
The ban on alcohol is lifted for non-Muslims, while the apostasy law and public flogging are scrapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hong Kong: Opposition primaries draw thousands despite security law fears
Hundreds of thousands of people vote despite fears that doing so may breach a new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iViQ...
Coronavirus: Primark says no to £30m job retention bonus
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Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state
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Roger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe
Ex-US special counsel Robert Mueller intervenes after President Trump commutes an aide's jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time
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Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages
The writer for host Tucker Carlson posted highly offensive messages online under the name CharlesXII. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
My Money: 'Instead of the holiday buffet, it's egg and toast at home'
Priya Aiyer from Kent takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gVMGZz via IFTT...
Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy
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Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public
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Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving
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Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed
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Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within
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Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record?
On 7 June, an astonishing 117 murders were recorded, making it the most violent day of the year so far. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines
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Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak
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World-Renowned Evangelist Morris Cerullo Passes Away at 88
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Srebrenica: Scaled-back ceremony marks 25 years since massacre
Restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus meant fewer dignitaries were able to attend the ceremony. from BBC News - Worl...
Shark kills teenage surfer in Australia's New South Wales
Nearby by surfers rushed to his aid but first aid efforts on the beach failed to save his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38OXM...
Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre
World leaders address a memorial ceremony for the atrocity that saw 8,000 Muslim men killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iP3Byy ...
South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'
The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: 'Twin' elephants and balloon-powered internet
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Jada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship'
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Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest
Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term
Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison. from BBC News - World https://if...
Roger Stone reacts to President Trump's clemency decision
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'Our Irish island is the last stop before America'
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FOX NEWS: University of Houston researchers create heated air filter that can kill coronavirus 'instantly'
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Germany pours money into the arts as cultural life takes a battering from coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301aDHZ
Trump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America?
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Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America
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Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman's struggle to avoid mastectomy
A Zimbabwean woman is campaigning to get the machine fixed to avoid a mastectomy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38MBcoo
Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier
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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online
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Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle
We speak to the man who created the character of Villanelle, author Luke Jennings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W01Rc6
Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens
Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZarE3k
Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence
The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future
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Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre 25 years on - in pictures
Bosnian Serb and Serbian units systematically murdered 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica in July 1995. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/326C...
Thousands cancel Gym Group memberships in lockdown
The company plans to reopen but says it has lost 178,000 customers in the past three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32fTB...
Swedish ex-ambassador Anna Lindstedt acquitted
Anna Lindstedt is found not guilty of holding unauthorised talks with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30acU3N
Ex-Barclays bankers call female boss 'tart' and 'dolly bird'
Court case between Amanda Staveley and the bank hears claims she was a 'complete unknown'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
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Government critics say the ABS-CBN shutdown is an attack on media freedom by President Duterte. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W6du...
Naya Rivera: Glee star likely drowned in tragic accident, police say
Naya Rivera was reported missing after going on a boating trip with her four-year-old son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZPBRBe
Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 July 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZRrWLC
Coronavirus: Can I get travel insurance and what are my travel rights?
As quarantine rules are relaxed, holidays are back on the agenda but will your insurance cover you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Pop Smoke: Five arrested in connection to rapper's death
The rapper, whose debut album was released this month, was killed in a suspected robbery in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
What are the questions for Ghislaine Maxwell?
The arrest of Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend has reignited interest in her and her alleged role in Epstein's abuse of minors. ...
TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law
Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Climate change: Road plans will scupper CO2 targets, report says
The majority of emissions cuts from electric cars will be wiped out by new road-building. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iKqxPn ...
Biden challenges Trump with ‘Buy American’ economic plan
The Democrat promises a jobs boom, savaging President Trump's record on the economy and Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Vikas Dubey: India gangster shot dead after arrest
Police they shot dead Vikas Dubey when he stole the gun of a cop and tried to flee from custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OdM...
US Supreme Court rules half of Oklahoma is Native American land
The justices decide an eastern swathe of the state should be recognised as part of a reservation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fh...
Singapore election held against backdrop of pandemic and recession
Strict safety measures are in place, with voters concerned about the virus and a looming recession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Idlib's first Covid-19 case raises fears for Syria camps
Aid groups say the first case is "a major blow" for huge numbers of refugees in north-west Syria. from BBC News - World https://...
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