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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Saturday, June 27, 2020
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
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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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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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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Friday, June 26, 2020
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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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 manager jobs
The postal service was already in serious financial difficulties before the pandemic.
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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, advisers say
Car taxes should increase to help fund the battle against climate change, government advisers say.
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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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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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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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Olympus quits camera business after 84 years
Once a huge camera-maker, it is looking to carve off that part of its business and focus elsewhere.
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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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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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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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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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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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Germany outbreak sparks fresh local lockdown
A lockdown is being re-imposed in a German region after a coronavirus outbreak linked to a meatpacking plant
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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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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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Monday, June 22, 2020
‘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: 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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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: 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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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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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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British Gas owner plans to launch low-cost energy 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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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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Sunday, June 21, 2020
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 stabbing attack that left 3 dead being treated as terror incident, police say
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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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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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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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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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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
WATCH LIVE: President Trump holds rally in Tulsa; full coverage on Fox News Channel and on FoxNews.com
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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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