Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral.
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Saturday, July 18, 2020
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.
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Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation'
UK consumers may unwittingly be buying meat linked to the destruction of the Amazon, experts say.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chicago police, protesters clash near Columbus statue in Grant Park
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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.
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Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air
Marichka Padalko simply put the tooth in her hand and continued presenting the news.
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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.
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US cars 'must be left out of post-Brexit trade deal'
UK safety campaigners raise concerns about an increase in the number of US deaths caused by SUVs.
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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.
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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.
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Week in pictures: 11-17 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.
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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.
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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.
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Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?
Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia.
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My Money: 'My house looks happy'
Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Friday, July 17, 2020
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.
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Electric cars: St Athan confirmed as site for planned battery factory
Britishvolt says its plans could create up to 3,500 jobs and lead to £1.2bn of investment.
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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.
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Why can’t Egypt and Ethiopia agree on the Nile dam?
A look behind the fraught stand-off over a controversial new dam on the Blue Nile.
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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal
Hopes of reaching an agreement are not high, but some countries say they need urgent funding.
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Real Madrid win La Liga for 34th time
Real Madrid wrap up their first La Liga title in three years as they beat Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium.
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British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn
British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which it nicknamed "the queen of the skies".
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New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse
Huge waves have lashed the New South Wales coastline this week, causing erosion beneath homes.
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Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3M appeal for pandemic fight
The UN says up to 265 million people could face starvation because of the impact of Covid-19.
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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims
"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there."
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UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases
Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers.
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Coronavirus: Sheep wool 'barely worth selling any more'
Coronavirus has meant a "terrible year" for British wool farmers, with fleeces now almost worthless.
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Coronavirus: How the financial shockwave is affecting jobs and money
With the UK facing a severe economic downturn, what is the outlook for our personal finances?
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Vodafone calls for 5G auction to be scrapped
It cites the need to strip out Huawei equipment coupled with economic uncertainty as reasons
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Coronavirus: 'Dear customers, I face ruin, please come back'
Rumit Shah, who runs a chain of greeting cards shops, explains why empty city streets are ruining his business.
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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 hit the comedy industry
With many sectors of the leisure economy hit by coronavirus, what has been the effect on comedy?
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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal
Hopes of reaching an agreement are not high, but some countries say they need urgent funding.
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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims
"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there."
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India coronavirus: Delhi breathes again as Covid-19 cases dip
India's capital lost control of the pandemic but now cases are plummeting. Can we trust the data?
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Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explores how the life chances of indigenous Australians are rooted in colonialism.
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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'
Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote.
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Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians
More than half the children locked up in Australia are indigenous, despite making up only 3% of the population.
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support
The pair shared endorsements for the Hispanic food brand on social media, prompting ethics concerns.
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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court
The EU-US Privacy Shield, governing the transfer of citizens' data, has been declared invalid.
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Megan Thee Stallion 'suffered gunshot wounds', apparently injuring foot
The hit US rapper says she's "grateful to be alive" after apparently being injured in the foot.
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Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest
Stills was one of 87 people detained during protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor.
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Boohoo: MPs demand answers over Boohoo exploitation claims
MP Philip Dunne says it is "shameful" it took the pandemic for the retailer to acknowledge issues.
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Del Mar: Racing suspended as 15 jockeys at US track test positive for coronavirus
Racing is suspended at the Del Mar track in California after 15 jockeys test positive for coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: UK payrolls shrink by 650,000 jobs in lockdown
Official figures reveal a drop in the number of people in employment compared to March.
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Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming
The heatwave would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study says.
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Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio
The search engine giant's $4.5bn bet comes after Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm bought stakes in Jio.
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Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth
China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump.
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Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth
China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump.
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Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager
Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma.
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Coronavirus: How African firms are adapting to the pandemic
The pandemic has impacted many businesses, but some entrepreneurs have thrived by adapting quickly.
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Banks propose 'student loans style' scheme to avert job losses
UK banks fear 800,000 firms could go bust if they are unable to defer payments on coronavirus loans.
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Coronavirus: 'My once-in-lifetime holiday hasn't been refunded'
A couple tell of their holiday refund "panic" as consumer group Which? calls for action from regulators.
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Jobless figures 'not showing full extent of crisis'
Unemployment increased by just 34,000 in April to reach 1.3 million, according to official data.
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Coronavirus: Seven tips for job hunters
As coronavirus puts huge strain on the jobs market, four experts offer advice for finding work.
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My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'
Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Seven countries with big (and small) population problems
A look at seven countries facing dramatic population changes - and how they are tackling the problem.
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Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown'
From star-gazing to Nintendo workouts - people facing lockdown again share what's keeping them sane.
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India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried
Kuwait's expat quota bill, if approved, will force nearly 800,000 Indians to return home.
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My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'
Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: 'I was physically and sexually abused'
As Nigeria takes a serious look at sexual assault and the way women are treated, six-time Olympic table tennis great Funke Oshonaike talks for the first time about her experience.
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Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment
A spate of resignations follows details of harassment in the workplace in Russia's liberal media.
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Teenagers most likely to have been furloughed
Women aged 17 are most likely to have been put on furlough during the coronavirus crisis, data shows.
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Coronavirus: Credit card spending fell 50% at start of lockdown
The use of credit cards dropped by nearly half at the start of lockdown as people shunned big purchases.
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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.
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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned
The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes.
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Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg
Police arrest a man in Sarpsborg, south-east of the capital Oslo, after three women were attacked.
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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned
The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes.
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Asos to repay furlough cash as lockdown sales rise
The fashion retailer saw group sales increase by 10% as shoppers shifted to online during lockdown.
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UK inflation picks up as clothing prices rise
Consumer price inflation rises slightly to 0.6% in June, although food prices fell.
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Why US firms shouldn't 'freak out' yet over Hong Kong
As US President Donald Trump targets China over Hong Kong, companies advised to "wait and see".
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Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born
Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies.
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Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say
Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son.
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New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears
The paper warns the city's new security law is undermining Hong Kong as a global media hub.
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UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'
China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks.
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Trump says he has ended preferential treatment for Hong Kong
The president says he has also signed a bill to impose sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong.
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'Men didn't understand my medicated tampon business'
Valentina Milanova launched a tampon with built-in pain relief to take on the multinationals.
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Coronavirus chaos: Inside South Africa's 'hospitals of horrors'
A BBC investigation exposes chronic failures in the health system in one of the poorest areas.
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Coronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing?
With no clear path to reopening, New York's boxing gyms fear they may never return after the pandemic.
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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?
President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there?
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Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry
The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza
The location of ruler Axayácatl's palace was later used by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
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Ghislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing
The British socialite denies grooming underage girls for the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes
He is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, rape and making girls marry militants.
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Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes
At least four Azeri troops die in two days of clashes with Armenia.
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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.
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Coronavirus: Britain faces tax rises or spending cuts, OBR warns
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns of more austerity as the economy is set to shrink 12.4% in 2020.
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Ocado says switch to online shopping is permanent
The online grocer saw "years of growth in months" amid the lockdown and says the retail world has changed.
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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing
Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods?
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Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa
Law enforcement agencies are battling to break foreign-linked criminal syndicates.
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Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49
He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels.
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US Supreme Court allows federal executions to resume
The court clears the way for the first executions of federal prisoners in 17 years.
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UK economy shrinks by one-fifth under lockdown
The UK's economy shrank by 19.1% in the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics says.
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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump
Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn.
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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.
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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump
Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn.
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Brazil: Outrage over São Paulo policeman stepping on woman's neck
Pictures are broadcast on TV showing a police officer stepping on the neck of a black woman.
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Coronavirus: HK Disneyland to close one month after reopening
The Hong Kong theme park will shut its gates after a recent surge in coronavirus cases.
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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.
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Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'
Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games.
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Monday, July 13, 2020
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.
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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.
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Jewish Graves Vandalized in Europe’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery
Dozens of graves in what is believed to be the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe were vandalized last week, sparking an outcry in the Jewish community.
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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.
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Wearing masks in shops a 'reasonable' measure, says Waterstones boss
James Daunt says making masks compulsory in England would be acceptable if it reassures people.
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Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years
On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit.
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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.
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Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham's Serge Aurier, shot dead in France
Christopher Aurier dies in hospital after being shot in the French city of Toulouse.
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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.
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Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27
Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley.
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Quiz suspends supplier amid exploitation claims
The fast-fashion firm is the latest to face allegations of poor working condition at its suppliers.
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'Lockdown brought out the workaholic in me'
A personal trainer, an advertising agency worker and a musician share their experiences of burnout.
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Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59
The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies aged 59.
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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.
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Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, dies aged 57
The actress and wife of John Travolta died after a "two-year battle with breast cancer", he says.
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Coronavirus: Nail bars and tattoo salons reopen as England lockdown eases
Beauty salons, spas and tattoo parlours are also allowed to reopen in the latest phase of changes.
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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.
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Shopping centres reopen as lockdown restrictions are eased
The first minister describes the week ahead as "the most significant easing of lockdown" in Scotland.
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Brexit: Ads highlight changes for UK holidaymakers
Government campaign will also carry advice for UK and EU firms before the transition period ends.
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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.
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Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years
The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge.
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The woman who wants to make kids better with money
Louise Hill is the founder of GoHenry, which provides prepaid debit cards for children.
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Sunday, July 12, 2020
Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: I trust people's sense on face masks - Gove
Minister Michael Gove says he does not think face coverings should be mandatory in shops in England.
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Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque
The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a 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.
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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.
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Coronavirus: Primark says no to £30m job retention bonus
The retailer will not apply for the state-funded scheme that pays to keep furloughed staff.
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Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state
The run-off election is seen as a fierce liberal-conservative battle for the country's future.
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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.
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Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time
US President Trump is seen wearing a face mask for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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.
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2 Texas police officers killed in line of duty, chief says
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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.
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Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy
Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis.
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Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public
The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.
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Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving
As China enforces new restrictions, some are turning to their British National (Overseas) passport.
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Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed
On 8 June protesters set up a police-free protest zone in the city. Less than a month later, it had been dismantled.
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Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within
Colleagues say Ivan Safronov's arrest for spying is absurd and it has prompted talk of "spy mania".
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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.
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Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines
Spiritual care workers have been thrust onto the frontlines in new ways during this global pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak
The desperate search for a cure has led people to 'harmful and ineffective' alternatives online.
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