Access to the structure is initially given only to those who helped fight coronavirus in the city.
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Saturday, July 4, 2020
Lionel Messi: Why Barcelona captain is becoming increasingly fed up at the Nou Camp
Lionel Messi is disillusioned with many aspects of life at Barcelona at the moment - and it throws his future at the Nou Camp into doubt.
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Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces 'angry mobs' tearing down statues
In a speech at Mount Rushmore, President Trump said the monument "will never be desecrated".
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Japan flooding: Fears for nursing home amid torrential rain
Fourteen are believed dead at the home on Kyushu, as the PM deploys 10,000 troops to help rescuers.
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Coronavirus Australia: Melbourne locks down tower blocks as cases rise
Nine housing estate blocks in the Australian city are locked down amid a “new phase of the pandemic”.
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Cleveland Indians to review team name in light of protests against racial injustice
Baseball team the Cleveland Indians are to review their name in order to "embrace their responsibility to advance social justice and equality".
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Elijah McClain: Denver officers fired for pictures mocking man's death
Three officers are sacked in Denver, Colorado after they shared photos re-enacting a chokehold.
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Lin Dan: China's two-time Olympic champion retires from badminton
China's two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, widely seen as one of badminton's greatest ever players, retires.
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Where Am I? NYTimes or Google?
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Coronavirus: Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen in England
Some hair salons opened at midnight as pubs prepare to see customers back for the first time since March.
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WATCH LIVE: President Trump, first lady Melania Trump take part in fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
07/03/20 7:08 ...
Nagaland dog meat: Animal rights groups hail ban as 'major turning point'
Animal rights groups say a ban on the sale of dog meat in Nagaland is a milestone.
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Group of protesters blocks Mount Rushmore access road ahead of Trump speech, fireworks display
07/03/20 5:41 ...
Coronavirus: UK government's quarantine-free list 'absurd'
Portuguese leaders say the country's exclusion from a list drawn up by the UK government is "absurd".
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Coronavirus: UK government's quarantine-free list 'absurd'
Portuguese leaders say the country's exclusion from a list drawn up by the UK government is "absurd".
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Hachalu Hundessa: 'My friend the hero who was gunned down'
The BBC's Amensisa Ifa was close to Ethiopian protest singer Hachalu Hundessa, who was shot dead on Monday.
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Mount Rushmore: Trump to host 4 July event despite virus concerns
The president promises a tremendous 3 July, but critics fear the event is risky as virus cases rise.
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'Fourth of July isn't for people who look like me'
What does the Fourth of July mean to black Americans?
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Coronavirus: Yo! Sushi adapts conveyor belt system
As Yo! Sushi prepares to reopen some restaurants in England, it has had to adapt its conveyor belt system.
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Coronavirus: Japan's mysteriously low virus death rate
Japan had no lockdown, it has an elderly population - so why haven't more people died from Covid-19?
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Coronavirus: What makes a gathering a ‘superspreader’ event?
How can a two-hour choir practice lead to 53 Covid-19 infections? We ask an expert.
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Coronavirus: Waiting for tourists on Spain's Costa del Sol
Resorts on Spain's southern coast are hoping for tourists to save their summer.
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Coronavirus: Face mask exemption cards and other US claims fact-checked
As the debate over wearing face masks intensifies, fake exemption cards have gone on sale.
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Friday, July 3, 2020
Turkey fireworks: Dozens hurt as blast traps workers
Explosions in north-west Turkey trap more than 150 people, leaving many wounded, officials say.
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Sikh pilgrims in deadly Pakistan train crash
At least 19 die as an express train hits a van carrying the pilgrims near the city of Lahore.
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Rail commuters 'need flexible season tickets after the crisis'
Fares should be reformed to reflect recent changes to commuting habits, an independent watchdog says.
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Redskins sponsor, FedEx, urges team to rebrand
FedEx has told the Washington DC-based American football team to change its controversial name.
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Redskins sponsor, FedEx, urges team to rebrand
FedEx has told the Washington DC-based American football team to change its controversial name.
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French PM Edouard Philippe resigns as Macron plans new team
Edouard Philippe headed President Emmanuel Macron's government for three years.
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Freeze on car loan and pawn payments set to be extended
The regulator wants to give people struggling with high-cost credit or car finance more time to pay.
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Zheng Yanxiong: China appoints hard-line Hong Kong security chief
Zheng Yanxiong is best known for a crackdown on protesters over a land dispute in 2011.
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Khashoggi murder: Turkish absentia trial of 20 Saudis opens
Two ex-aides of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among 20 on trial in absentia for the killing.
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Vanessa Guillen: Woman charged over missing soldier 'killed with hammer'
Cecily Aguilar is accused of helping to dismember and bury the body of a missing Fort Hood soldier.
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Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan dies
Saroj Khan choreographed many hit numbers with stars like Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi.
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George Floyd: Twitter drops 'master', 'slave' and 'blacklist'
The social media platform along with JPMorgan are the latest firms to address their internal language.
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George Floyd: Twitter drops 'master', 'slave' and 'blacklist'
The social media platform along with JPMorgan are the latest firms to address their internal language.
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Rideau Hall: Canadian Armed Forces member arrested after breaching PM's estate
Justin Trudeau was not home when a member of Canada's armed forces drove into Rideau Hall's gates.
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Coronavirus: England to scrap quarantine for arrivals from 'low risk' countries
Arrivals to England from Germany and Italy will also no longer need to isolate, ministers confirm.
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Carlos Ghosn: Japan ask US to extradite ex-Green Beret and son over Japan escape
The ex-soldier and his son are held in the US for allegedly helping the ex-Nissan boss flee Japan.
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Fourth of July: Why this Independence Day will be unlike any other
With the usual parades and events on hold, it's set to be a unique year for US Independence Day.
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Outrage as Indian judge calls alleged rape victim 'unbecoming'
Judge says behaviour of alleged victim was "not the way our women react when they are ravished".
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Coronavirus in South Africa: Deciding who lives and dies in a Cape Town township
Without enough supplies of oxygen or staff, health workers in South Africa are making some difficult decisions.
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Sky is the limit for Pakistan's metal artist
He trained in electrical engineering, but Nasim Yousufzai's life is about metal sculptures and creations.
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Finding the 'invisible' millions who are not on maps
How open map data is filling in the world's missing maps and helping trace the spread of disease.
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Zuckerberg hits back at Facebook boycott
An advertising boycott wants Facebook to do more about hate speech and misinformation.
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Thursday, July 2, 2020
New best story on Hacker News: New Mac ransomware spreading through piracy
New Mac ransomware spreading through piracy
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New best story on Hacker News: DuckDuckGo browser seemingly sends domains a user visits to DDG servers
DuckDuckGo browser seemingly sends domains a user visits to DDG servers
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Coronavirius: Dozens of countries not in UK quarantine
UK government sources indicate that UK tourists will not have to isolate on return from up to 75 countries.
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Primark presses ahead with new store openings
As other retailers look to cut costs, the discount fashion chain plans to open five new shops.
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'Why is Trump calling Black Lives Matter a symbol of hate?'
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany defends Trump's comments on the Black Lives Matter movement.
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'My sister is a human being, and I want justice'
The family of missing US soldier Vanessa Guillen demand answers as a suspect takes his own life.
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Stars back plea to support UK live music industry
Liam Gallagher, Dua Lipa and Sir Paul McCartney sign letter warning government of Covid-19 impact.
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Myanmar jade mine landslide kills dozens
Heavy rain triggers a wave of mud, engulfing workers at the site in Kachin state, officials say.
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US targets Monet and Warhol artworks in 1MDB case
The assets are allegedly linked to more than $4.5bn stolen from the Malaysian state investment fund.
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Xinjiang: US seizes 'forced labour' Chinese hair imports
The products came from Xinjiang - where a million Muslims have been detained for "re-education".
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Father of Seattle CHOP shooting victim speaks out in emotional 'Hannity' interview: 'All I know is my son is dead'
07/01/20 8:51 ...
Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as world condemns new law
The US House Speaker said the law was a "brutal, sweeping crackdown" against Hong Kong's people.
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Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as world condemns new law
The US House Speaker said the law was a "brutal, sweeping crackdown" against Hong Kong's people.
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Why Texas is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases
In the last week, the state has seen upwards of 6,000 new cases every day and hospitals are reaching capacity.
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New Zealand health minister resigns after blunders
David Clark had been under fire for breaking lockdown rules and for his response to the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: 'I'm all for masks,' says Trump in change of tone
The president shifts course after his fellow Republicans urge Americans to wear face coverings.
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Geoffrey Rush: Sydney newspaper loses appeal over defamation payout
Actor Geoffrey Rush will receive a record sum from an Australian newspaper, after it lost an appeal.
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Hagia Sophia: Turkey to rule on turning site into mosque
Turkey's Council of State rules on Thursday whether the iconic site can be turned back into a mosque.
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Wanchalearm Satsaksit: The Thai satirist abducted in broad daylight
Thai activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit has become the latest exiled Thai government critic to be abducted.
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Ukraine floods: Why climate change and logging are blamed
Three hundred towns and villages were hit by flooding, and climate change and logging are blamed.
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Hachalu Hundessa - Ethiopia's murdered musician who sang for freedom
Hachalu Hundessa is due to be buried later on Thursday after 50 died in unrest following his murder.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Hong Kong arrests first person under new security law
07/01/20 12:32 ...
Is the hydrogen tech 'revolution' hope or hype?
Can hydrogen - a relatively clean source of fuel - help power the economy of the future?
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Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork
Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat?
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Coronavirus: 'Exporting goods has been like a game of chess'
Exporting goods during the Covid-19 lockdown has been "a game of chess", says tights manufacturer.
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Coronavirus: Upper Crust owner says up to 5,000 UK jobs could go
The SSP Group has been hit badly by the reduction in train and air travel caused by the coronavirus.
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Australia seeks long-range missiles in Indo-Pacific defence shift
The country is to significantly lift military spending amid rising US-China instability, its PM says.
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New best story on Hacker News: Git Repo of Police Brutality During the 2020 George Floyd Protests
Git Repo of Police Brutality During the 2020 George Floyd Protests
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George Floyd: Adidas human resources boss quits amid racism row
The announcement comes as pressure grows on global corporations to address racial inequality.
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Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover
As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong".
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Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to 'farewell' pandemic
Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them.
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The Cameroonian waging war against a French war hero’s statue
Essama Andre has repeatedly attacked the statue of French war hero Gen Philippe Leclerc in Doula.
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Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork
Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat?
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Coronavirus: The human cost of fake news in India
False and misleading reports have surged in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: How lockdown has affected my money
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who have become richer, poorer and spent more money in lockdown.
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Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network
It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement
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Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies
"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said.
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Coronavirus: What's behind new US outbreaks?
Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories.
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New best story on Hacker News: EFF and heavyweight legal team will defend Internet Archive against publishers
EFF and heavyweight legal team will defend Internet Archive against publishers
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New best story on Hacker News: Apple declined to implement 16 Web APIs in Safari due to privacy concerns
Apple declined to implement 16 Web APIs in Safari due to privacy concerns
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Windows98 Running in the Browser
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Finishing a side project
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Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.
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Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax
Russians have one more day to decide on key reforms, but opponents say the vote is a farce.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds
Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds.
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Afghanistan war: Trump got written briefing on 'Russia bounties', reports say
The president received details about the killing of US troops in Afghanistan this year, reports say.
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Two teenagers shot in Seattle's Chop autonomous zone
Officials are considering dismantling the zone, set up amid protests over the killing of George Floyd
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France's Fessenheim nuclear plant shuts down oldest nuclear plant
Fessenheim on the Rhine provided thousands of jobs but activists had long called for it to close.
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Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers
The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.
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Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian singer and activist shot dead
Hachalu Hundessa sang about the plight of the Oromo ethnic group, which partly inspired protests.
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Cineworld delays reopening of UK cinemas to 31 July
The cinema chain said it's pushed back the opening date to tie in with upcoming movie releases.
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Shell takes $22bn assets hit over low oil prices
It expects oil to change hands at $60 per barrel in the long term and to be priced at $35 this year.
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Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses
King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.
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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law: report
06/29/20 11:49 ...
Coronavirus: UK economic hit worse than first thought
The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show.
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Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold
The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event.
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Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July
This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally.
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YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels
The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech.
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New best story on Hacker News: Forget Google, time to end the Visa-MasterCard duopoly
Forget Google, time to end the Visa-MasterCard duopoly
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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms.
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Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening
Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas.
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Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.
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Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country
Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials.
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New best story on Hacker News: Why we won’t be supporting Sign in with Apple
Why we won’t be supporting Sign in with Apple
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Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.
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Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals
Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis.
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Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.
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Monday, June 29, 2020
French ex-PM Fillon and wife guilty in 'fake jobs' scandal
Ex-French PM François Fillon and his Welsh wife Penelope found guilty over "fake jobs" scandal.
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Mysterious Ancient Marble Cross Found in Pakistan
This month, in the rocky mountains of Skardu, Pakistan, researchers have uncovered a mysterious 1,200-year-old cross weighing up to three tons.
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How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco
BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university.
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Syria faces mass starvation or mass exodus without more aid, WFP says
A million Syrians are severely food insecure and some are already dying, the head of the WFP warns.
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Christie's urged to cancel auction of 'looted' Nigerian artefacts
A historian says they were taken from shrines in south-eastern Nigeria during the 1960s civil war.
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Gambling watchdog 'toothless' in helping vulnerable, MPs say
A report from MPs also criticise the regulator's approach to preventing problem gambling.
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Children in Syria IS camps 'a time bomb'
The Islamic State group says it will try to free women and children from detention camps in Syria.
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Beyoncé: Vote like our life depends on it
The star highlights racial injustices as she accepts a BET honour for her humanitarian work.
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How hackers extorted $1.14m from US university
BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university.
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Nornickel: Russia probes new pollution at Arctic mining firm
Workers are suspended after waste water, said to contain heavy metals, was pumped into the wilderness.
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In pictures: Huge Nevada wildfire turns Las Vegas sky red
The fire in Mount Charleston, Nevada, engulfed about 5,000 acres (20 sq km) within an afternoon.
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Lookers fraud probe reveals £19m hole in accounts
The struggling car dealership found profits were overstated for several years.
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'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'
How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H.
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New best story on Hacker News: Show HN: Hacker News front page in the style of a print newspaper
Show HN: Hacker News front page in the style of a print newspaper
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Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi
Gunmen attack the stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded.
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Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi
Gunmen attack the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded.
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Brexit: Where are we now?
It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu.
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Coronavirus: Restaurants are 'hurting', says Deliveroo boss
Chief executive Will Shu told the BBC that there will be "a long period of socially-distanced dining".
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Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing
It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown.
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How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic
Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all.
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Trump Denies Briefing on Reported Russian Bounties Against US Troops
President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, and he appeared to minimize the allegations against Moscow.
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Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?
As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind them?
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'How George Floyd's death changed my Chinese students'
Some students at Jasmine Cochrane's school in China found it hard to trust a black teacher. George Floyd's death made a huge difference.
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Sunday, June 28, 2020
Coronavirus: Number of Covid-19 infections tops 10m worldwide
The virus, which has led to almost 500,000 deaths, is spreading rapidly in many parts of the world.
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Taiwan stages LGBT pride parade 'for the world'
Taiwan has escaped the worst of the pandemic while hundreds of parades around the world have been axed.
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Coronavirus: Delta to extend caps on passenger numbers
The airline has been capping the numbers on board its flights to no more than 60% of capacity.
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Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests
US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft.
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Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests
US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft.
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Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'
The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Global coronavirus infections pass 10M mark, data show
06/28/20 3:09 ...
Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win
The opposition candidate won nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent.
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Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag
The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag.
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Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'
Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-lockdown economic recovery in a speech next week.
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Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies
Rose Byrne plays a political shark and a feminist icon in two new productions about to hit the small screen.
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Coronavirus: How Delhi 'wasted' lockdown to become India's biggest hotspot
India's capital now has the country's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases.
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New best story on Hacker News: Lemmy, an open-source federated Reddit alternative, gets funding for development
Lemmy, an open-source federated Reddit alternative, gets funding for development
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Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops
US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops.
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Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action
The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives".
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Li Zhensheng: Photographer of China's cultural revolution
Li Zhensheng captured a time when China was plunged into a decade of chaos and turmoil.
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'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'
José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever.
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Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta
Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president.
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Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented
How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How an $8,000 romcom made it to Netflix
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country.
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Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic.
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