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Iran says the plane, which had 176 people on board, was mistaken for a cruise missile.

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UK consumers may unwittingly be buying meat linked to the destruction of the Amazon, experts say.

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Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December.

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The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property.

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UK safety campaigners raise concerns about an increase in the number of US deaths caused by SUVs.

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False rumours that coronavirus tests can be harmful have circulated in several different languages.

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Markets have been virus hotspots in Colombia, so one of them is trying a new way to curb the spread.

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Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia.

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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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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

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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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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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It cites the need to strip out Huawei equipment coupled with economic uncertainty as reasons

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India's capital lost control of the pandemic but now cases are plummeting. Can we trust the data?

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The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explores how the life chances of indigenous Australians are rooted in colonialism.

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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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The pair shared endorsements for the Hispanic food brand on social media, prompting ethics concerns.

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The EU-US Privacy Shield, governing the transfer of citizens' data, has been declared invalid.

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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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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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The heatwave would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study says.

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The search engine giant's $4.5bn bet comes after Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm bought stakes in Jio.

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China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump.

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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 was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma.

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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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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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As coronavirus puts huge strain on the jobs market, four experts offer advice for finding work.

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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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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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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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Consumer price inflation rises slightly to 0.6% in June, although food prices fell.

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As US President Donald Trump targets China over Hong Kong, companies advised to "wait and see".

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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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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

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Valentina Milanova launched a tampon with built-in pain relief to take on the multinationals.

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A BBC investigation exposes chronic failures in the health system in one of the poorest areas.

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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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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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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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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 court clears the way for the first executions of federal prisoners in 17 years.

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Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn.

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Her representative dismissed Gough Whitlam without telling her first, newly released letters show.

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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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The Hong Kong theme park will shut its gates after a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

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Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games.

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French man accused of molesting hundreds of children dies in Indonesia

Francois Camille Abello, 65, died in a suspected suicide in his cell in Jakarta, police say.

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Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19.

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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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On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit.

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The move comes after the US sanctions Chinese officials for Beijing's actions in Xinjiang.

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Christopher Aurier dies in hospital after being shot in the French city of Toulouse.

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Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley.

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The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies aged 59.

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The actress and wife of John Travolta died after a "two-year battle with breast cancer", he says.

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Only about half of independent pubs expected to reopen Monday, with many chains staying shut.

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The first minister describes the week ahead as "the most significant easing of lockdown" in Scotland.

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The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge.

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Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19.

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