The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership.
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Saturday, July 11, 2020
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.
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Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre
World leaders address a memorial ceremony for the atrocity that saw 8,000 Muslim men killed.
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ICYMI: 'Twin' elephants and balloon-powered internet
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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Jada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship'
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were talking on her Facebook chat show Red Table Talk.
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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.
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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.
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Roger Stone reacts to President Trump's clemency decision
President Trump has commuted his former adviser's prison term, which had been due to begin next week.
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'Our Irish island is the last stop before America'
A couple from Dublin has set up home on Great Blasket Island off the cost of County Kerry.
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Coronavirus: Thrifty Germany takes on debt to rescue arts
Germany pours money into the arts as cultural life takes a battering from coronavirus.
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Trump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America?
This court has been billed the most conservative in modern history. But does it vote that way?
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Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America
Argentina has been singled out for success but the situation could not be more different in Brazil.
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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.
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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier
The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday.
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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online
There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.
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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.
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Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens
Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera.
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President Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before prison term set to begin
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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier
The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday.
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Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence
The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly.
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Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future
One is a Catholic social conservative, the other a pro-LGBT mayor. Who will win on Sunday?
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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.
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Friday, July 10, 2020
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.
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Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 July 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'I can recover at home': Cosmetic surgeons see rise in patients amid pandemic
More people are having surgery as they can work from home while they recover and hide behind masks.
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Sprinter's '200m world record' ruled 15m short
Noah Lyles briefly appeared to have set an astonishing new 200m world record - beating Usain Bolt's best by 0.29 seconds - before it was revealed he had run 15m short.
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Robert Fuller: Hanging death of black man ruled suicide
Robert Fuller's death sparked suspicion but investigators say he had history of mental illness.
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A dam on the Nile is making lots of heat but no power
Egypt sees the dam as an existential threat, while Ethiopia sees it as an existential necessity.
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Coronavirus: The British-Pakistani doctors saving lives in both countries
From his laptop in Essex, Dr Tahir Akhtar is advising Pakistani doctors on treating coronavirus patients.
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Coronavirus: How New Zealand went 'hard and early' to beat Covid-19
What has been the strategy behind New Zealand's Covid-19 success?
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Black Lives Matter: From social media post to global movement
Black Lives Matter has sparked a hashtag, grass-roots organisations, and a collective of activists.
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Thursday, July 9, 2020
John Lewis to close eight stores permanently
The move to "secure the business's long-term future" puts 1,300 jobs at risk.
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Coronavirus: Taxpayers face day of 'reckoning', IFS think tank warns
The chancellor's huge economic support will have to be repaid via higher taxes, the IFS says.
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Coronavirus: Catalonia makes masks mandatory in public
Everyone over five must wear a mask in public or face a €100 ($113; £90) fine as outbreaks worsen.
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US Supreme Court to rule on revealing Trump tax returns
The court will test claims from President Trump's lawyers he enjoys total immunity while in office.
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Javicia Leslie will be TV's first black Batwoman
The actress replaces Ruby Rose, who who shocked fans when she quit the role in May.
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Energy regulator Ofgem plans £20 cut to customers' bills
Ofgem also wants energy companies to spend £25bn in the next five years to invest in greener energy.
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Glee star Naya Rivera missing after boat trip with son
A search is under way after the actress's four-year-old is found alone in a boat on a California lake.
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National security law: Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
China's new national security law "undermines" Hong Kong's current freedoms says Canberra.
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'Don't scream and be serious' Japan theme park tells rollercoaster riders
Fuji Q-Highland has called for riders to keep a "serious face" on throughout a rollercoaster ride.
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Coronavirus: United Airlines to furlough up to 36,000 staff
The airline has warned almost half of its frontline US workforce that their jobs are at risk.
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Coronavirus: United Airlines to furlough up to 36,000 staff
The airline has warned almost half of its frontline US workforce that their jobs are at risk.
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Climate change: 'Rising chance' of exceeding 1.5C global target
The chance of breaching one of the Paris accord goals in the next five years has doubled, a study says.
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Melania Trump sculpture in Slovenia set on fire on US Independence Day
Police investigate after the statue of the US first lady was targeted in her hometown on 4 July.
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How one woman's stolen identity exposed exam fraud
Reports of more than 200 cases have shattered confidence in the life-defining national Gaokao exams.
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Jawar Mohammed: The Ethiopian media mogul taking on Abiy Ahmed
Opposition politician Jawar Mohammed has been detained after being accused of inciting violence.
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Me Too movement not over, says founder
Tarana Burke says jailing Harvey Weinstein was "astonishing" but not what the campaign is about.
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George Floyd: Officer told dying man to 'stop yelling'
Newly released transcripts show the unarmed black man said he could not breathe more than 20 times.
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Coronavirus: Is India the next global hotspot?
India's confirmed cases are going up rapidly, but it's not all bad news.
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César Duarte: Fugitive Mexican ex-governor arrested in Miami
César Duarte fled Mexico in 2018 after being accused of embezzling millions to fund a lavish lifestyle.
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Poland election: The fight for LGBT rights
President Andrzej Duda, who is accused of running on an anti-LGBT platform, is seeking re-election on Sunday.
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Coronavirus: The doctors on Yemen's front line
Five years of civil war have left the country's medical system devastated and Covid-19 is spreading largely unchecked.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Facebook civil-rights record hammered in own review
A new expert report highlights Facebook's failures on hate speech, voter protection, and more.
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Forest fires kill at least six in Ukraine's Luhansk region
Firefighters and rescue workers rushed to tackle the blazes amid soaring winds and heat.
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Burkina Faso: 180 bodies found in 'killing field'
Pro-government forces battling jihadists were behind the deaths, Human Rights Watch says.
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Dog meat: First Cambodian province bans sale and consumption
The decision in Siem Reap follows similar moves in parts of China and India in recent months.
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Coronavirus: Biden vows to reverse Trump WHO withdrawal
President Trump's Democratic rival will put the US back in "on day one" if he wins November's poll.
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Coronavirus: Transport giant First warns of 'uncertain' future
The Aberdeen-based bus and train operator sees a huge fall in passengers, and losses of more than £150m.
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Parisian graffiti artist accused of rape and sexual assault
A group of 25 women file a complaint against the man, known for his tag "love runs the streets".
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Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew
Dozens are hurt as clashes erupt in Belgrade over restrictions imposed after a big rise in cases.
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Boohoo launches independent review of UK suppliers
The online fashion chain's move follows reports of poor working conditions at a factory in Leicester.
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The anonymous letters providing solace during the pandemic
How libraries in Colombia came up with a way of providing comfort to readers during the lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Budget airline AirAsia's future in ‘significant doubt’
Asia's biggest budget carrier faces uncertainties due to the pandemic, auditor Ernst & Young has warned.
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Alex Pullin: Australian world-champion snowboarder dies - reports
Alex Pullin, Australia's flagbearer at the 2014 Winter Olympics, died while spearfishing, local media says.
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Hong Kong security law: Beijing security office opens in Hong Kong
Mainland agents based in the office can, under a new law, investigate Hong Kongers for security crimes.
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Coronavirus: Spain's holiday islands shake off party image
After experiencing life without tourism, some want to change the way the Balearic islands work.
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Coronavirus: Moguls and lobbyists get millions in government aid
Kanye West's apparel brand, Jared Kushner's family and Donald Trump's lawyer were among the recipients.
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JK Rowling joins 150 public figures decrying 'cancel culture'
The letter, also signed by Malcolm Gladwell and Gloria Steinem, denounces "a vogue for public shaming".
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Coronavirus: The tenants enduring Australia's toughest lockdown
The police-enforced lockdown of nine housing towers in Melbourne is sparking community anger.
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What unites young people against Obama and Trump
The push to bring down memorials has renewed criticisms of "cancel culture" from current and past presidents.
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How the US caught flashy Nigerian Instagrammers 'with $40m'
Dubai has extradited "mrwoodbery" and "hushpuppi" to the US to face cyber money fraud charges.
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FBI director: China is 'greatest threat' to US
China is working be the world's superpower "by any means necessary," Christopher Wray said.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Dakota Access Pipeline: Judge suspends use of key oil link
The pipeline, which protesters fought against, is ordered to conduct a fresh environmental review.
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Daily Mirror owner Reach to cut 550 jobs as sales fall
Reach, which also owns the Daily Express, says revenues have dropped 30% during the pandemic.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.
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India coronavirus: Life-saving Covid-19 drugs sold on Delhi black market
Desperate Indian families searching for remdesivir are paying excessive sums to black market dealers.
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Colombia fuel tanker inferno kills seven and injures dozens
The accident happened as people tried to siphon fuel from the overturned lorry on the north coast.
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TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’
The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.
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TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’
The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.
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Coronavirus: Japan's household spending slumps at record rate
Consumers spent 16.2% less in May compared to a year earlier as lockdown measures kept them at home.
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Stephanie Winston Wolkoff: Melania Trump's former aide to publish book
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has claimed she was "thrown under the bus" by the White House.
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Coronavirus: Japan's household spending slumps at record rate
Consumers spent 16.2% less in May compared to a year earlier as lockdown measures kept them at home.
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Hong Kong: Facebook, Google and Twitter among firms 'pausing' police help
Twitter and Telegram also put a halt to processing data requests, but Apple has not commented.
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Workers not eligible for furlough: "It's been very stressful'
Workers are missing out on furlough because of their employment terms, and many are on minimum wage.
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Vouchers of up to £5,000 for home insulation
The chancellor will announce £2bn of grants to fund energy-saving projects for homeowners in England.
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HSBC glitch led to thousands of small business loans in the wrong name
HSBC customer Cesar Basanta has had to wait weeks to agree a £50,000 bounce back loan for his firm.
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Coronavirus: 'Confused picture' as some salons unable to open
Plans to reopen hair salons without the wider beauty industry in Wales are described as "ridiculous".
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Coronavirus: Spanish study casts doubt on herd immunity
A Lancet study estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population has developed antibodies.
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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online
There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.
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Coronavirus: Disease detectives track an invisible culprit
They're working frantically to stop the pandemic spreading. And sometimes that means some awkward conversations.
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Coronavirus: China's workers and graduates fear for their future
As Beijing focuses on state-owned companies, workers at smaller firms are being hit hard by the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: How fast is it spreading in Africa?
There are fears that the number of cases is growing rapidly, so what are the key trends?
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'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers
Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.
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Monday, July 6, 2020
Ennio Morricone: Oscar-winning composer dies aged 91
The Italian composer who wrote famous scores for Spaghetti Westerns has died in Rome aged 91.
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Boohoo investigates supplier over poor conditions
The firm vows to take action amid reports staff in Leicester are underpaid and not socially distancing.
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Pret A Manger to shut 30 outlets as job cuts loom
The coffee chain will also cut jobs at its other outlets due to the coronavirus downturn in trading.
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Suspected drug plane bursts into flames in Mexico after highway landing
The small jet is engulfed by fire and thick black smoke after the landing in southern Mexico.
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Ennio Morricone: Oscar-winning Italian film composer dies aged 91
The prolific composer's credits included the "spaghetti" Westerns that made Clint Eastwood a star.
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South Korea rejects US extradition request over child abuse website
A Seoul court says the man behind a massive child sexual abuse website could help future investigations.
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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan
The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.
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Lloyds boss António Horta-Osório to step down next year
As well as announcing António Horta-Osório's departure, Lloyds has also appointed a new chairman.
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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan
The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.
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Coronavirus: Arts venues welcome £1.57bn government support
The money will help protect the UK's theatres, music venues, independent cinemas and heritage sites.
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China bubonic plague: Inner Mongolia takes precautions after case
A rural herdsman tested positive for the infection, which can be treated with antibiotics.
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Exotic frog found among bananas at Llanelli supermarket
It is thought "Asda" the frog arrived from Colombia, the UK's biggest supplier of bananas.
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Coronavirus: Australia to close Victoria-New South Wales border
The first closure of the border since the pandemic began follows a sharp rise in cases in Melbourne.
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Brain-eating amoeba: Warning issued in Florida after rare infection case
Since 1962, Florida has reported only 37 cases of the deadly pathogen, which attacks brain tissue.
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Viewpoint: What Donald Trump gets wrong about Somalia
Somalia has become caught up in the US election campaign thanks to Donald Trump, writes Ismail Einashe.
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Coronavirus: How 'three musketeers' helped Georgia fight virus
Georgia has recorded fewer than 1,000 infections and only 15 deaths among its 3.7 million people.
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Body positivity movement: 'Why is my body not important'?
The body positivity movement has taken over social media and forced the diet industry to reinvent itself, but not all feel included.
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Black Lives Matter in rural England
Khady Gueye received threats for trying to support Black Lives Matter in rural Gloucestershire.
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Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?
Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?
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Coronavirus in Singapore: Election campaigning without the handshakes
Wooing the public typically involves lots of physical interaction, but this vote's a little different.
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Working from home: 'I'm a bit brainier than he thought I was'
What we've learned from watching our other halves work from home during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Sunday, July 5, 2020
Coronavirus: Spain imposes local lockdown in Galicia
Galicia reinstates curbs on a coastal area, a day after Catalonia imposed a similar local lockdown.
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Coronavirus lockdown: People rush to town centres as pubs reopen
Footfall to English High Streets rose 19.7% on Saturday as people headed to pubs and hairdressers.
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Coronavirus: Records broken at socially distanced hot dog contest
Safety measures did not put off the champions, who ate 75 and 48.5 hot dogs respectively in 10 minutes.
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Coronavirus: Ministers pledge to double staff in job centres
The chancellor is expected to announce plans to recruit 13,500 extra staff at job centres.
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Hong Kong security law: Pro-democracy books pulled from libraries
Prominent activist Joshua Wong says the measure is "one step away from actual book banning".
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Underwater cave in Mexico reveals ancient Mayan secrets
Divers on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula find evidence of a mining operation started 12,000 years ago.
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Tiger kills Zurich zookeeper in front of visitors and staff
The 55-year-old woman was attacked in a Siberian tiger enclosure at a zoo in the Swiss city.
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Hachalu Hundessa: Ethiopia singer's death unrest killed 166
Protests over the killing of Hachalu Hundessa spread from Oromia, where he was seen as a hero.
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Coronavirus funerals: Sri Lanka's Muslims decry forced cremation
Sri Lankan authorities insist on cremation for coronavirus victims. Some Muslims says its discrimination.
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Katsina: The motorcycle bandits terrorising northern Nigeria
Insecurity has worsened in the north-west as kidnapping for ransom becomes a lucrative trade.
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ICYMI: A rare rhino and rare 'steaks'
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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Japan Floods Leave up to 34 Dead, Many at Nursing Homes
Deep floodwaters and the risk of more mudslides that left at least 34 people confirmed or presumed dead hampered search and rescue operations Sunday in southern Japan, including at elderly home facilities where more than a dozen died and scores were still stranded.
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