A spokeswoman for the leading opposition candidate says her campaign manager has been arrested.
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Saturday, August 8, 2020
Family Research Council: Remembering ISIS' Yazidi Genocide, Six Years Later
Six long years - remembering August 3, 2014 - the day ISIS began its genocide against the Yazidi people. The horror is still within our recent memory, and the survivors are still in need of help.
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Talking about Beyoncé's Black Is King
A student, a professor and a film director react to Beyoncé's visual album, Black Is King.
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Maurizio Sarri sacked as Juventus manager after one season
Italian giants Juventus sack Maurizio Sarri after their Champions League last-16 defeat by Lyon.
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Kerala plane crash: 'Black boxes' from Air India jet found
The Air India plane skidded off the runway and broke apart during bad weather in Kerala state.
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Canada brewery apologises for 'Huruhuru' Maori beer name
The company said it used the Maori word "Huruhuru" to mean its beer was "as light as a feather".
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Beirut explosion: Angry protesters set to take to streets
Lebanese furious with their political leaders after a massive explosion want to vent their fury.
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'No sign of surveillance' as migrants flee France
Migrants, with a baby reportedly among them, are filmed setting out to sea 20 miles east of Calais.
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Mogadishu: Explosion in Somalia's capital kills eight
The explosion hit a military base in Mogadishu, killing at least eight people, an official says.
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US election 2020: Democrats call for inquiry into Postal Service changes
The agency's chief, a Trump donor, insists it will be able to deliver postal votes on time in November.
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Joe Arpaio: Former Arizona sheriff fails to regain old job
Joe Arpaio, known for his harsh immigration tactics, is beaten in the primary by his former deputy.
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Beirut explosion: Captain Boris Prokoshev on why Rhosus was in Beirut
Boris Prokoshev, captain of the Rhosus, spoke to the BBC's Sarah Rainsford about why the ship was in Beirut.
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Jerry Falwell Jr to take leave of absence after racy photo
Jerry Falwell Jr will step down as president of Liberty University after posting the "weird" image.
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Coronavirus Vietnam: The mysterious resurgence of Covid-19
A central Vietnamese city is back in lockdown as researchers search for the source of a new outbreak.
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Coronavirus: Millions for small business 'sitting in council accounts'
Government grants for small firms have to be claimed by the end of August.
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Coronavirus severely restricts Antarctic science
Keeping Covid out of Antarctica means little research will be done on the continent in 2020-2021.
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MV Wakashio: Ship aground off Mauritius begins leaking oil
Mauritius declares a state of emergency after Japanese-owned carrier MV Wakashio starts leaking oil.
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Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the vuvuzelas fell silent
The country's fight against Covid-19 was initially celebrated, but the public mood has now soured.
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Coronavirus: Why US is expecting an 'avalanche' of evictions
As businesses reopen across the US, so are eviction courts with millions of lives being upturned.
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Sushant Singh Rajput: Mystery and voyeurism around Bollywood star's death
The investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death has taken several twists and turns.
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Coronavirus: India is turning to faster tests to meet targets
With coronavirus cases rising sharply, India has turned to rapid testing kits. But how reliable are they?
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Coronavirus: How pandemic pods and zutors are changing home-schooling
US parents are resorting to "pandemic pods" and garden classrooms - but will it deepen inequalities?
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Americans in Africa: Why we left America to live in Africa
Three African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.
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Friday, August 7, 2020
Why Lebanon was already in crisis
What has caused such anger across Lebanon - and why it is not going away.
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Beirut: Why has there been crisis after crisis in Lebanon?
From the war in 1975 to the explosion that devastated the port area of the capital, Beirut.
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Sri Lanka election: Rajapaksa brothers tighten grip on power
Brothers transform expected win into stunning rout of the opposition, writes Anbarasan Ethirajan.
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Mini house-buying boom leads to highest ever monthly price
The housing market is showing a 'surprising spike' as people return to buying property after the lockdown.
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BA staff facing redundancy or pay cuts speak out
British Airways staff facing possible redundancy or pay cuts wore masks of airline bosses Willie Walsh and Alex Cruz as they vented their anger.
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Cheeky boar leaves nudist grunting in laptop chase
Photos of a naked Berlin man chasing a wild boar to get his stolen laptop back go viral.
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Coronavirus: UK 'will not hesitate' to add nations to quarantine list
Belgium, the Bahamas and Andorra are the latest additions, meaning travellers from there have to isolate.
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Beirut explosion: 'We don't have dreams any more'
The huge blast in Beirut's port can be seen as a tragic symbol of Lebanon's dysfunction as a state.
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'Aggressive action' needed as Africa coronavirus cases pass 1m
South Africa has more than half of all Covid-19 cases, while Tanzania's lack of data is a "concern".
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US election 2020: Trump says opponent Biden will 'hurt God'
"He's against God. He's against guns," Mr Trump says of his Democratic challenger.
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Energy bills: Millions set to see 'big savings' as price cap lowered
Energy watchdog Ofgem lowers the price cap following a drop in wholesale prices.
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Facebook founder sees wealth hit $100bn after TikTok rival launch
The social media giant's shares rose on Thursday after the launch of its new TikTok rival Instagram Reels.
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Facebook founder sees wealth hit $100bn after TikTok rival launch
The social media giant's shares rose on Thursday after the launch of its new TikTok rival Instagram Reels.
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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong among 24 charged over Tiananmen vigil
The annual vigil had been banned for the first time in 30 years, with officials citing coronavirus rules.
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TikTok: Trump signs order to address 'threat' of Chinese app
Beginning in 45 days, any US transaction with parent company ByteDance will be banned.
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TikTok: Trump signs order to address 'threat' of Chinese app
Beginning in 45 days, any US transaction with parent company ByteDance will be banned.
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Beirut explosion: Anti-government protests break out in city
Lebanese security forces deployed tear gas on a group of demonstrators near parliament.
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Beirut explosion: Before and after images
Satellite and aerial images show the extent of the Beirut port explosion that ripped through the Lebanese city.
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'It took 32 years, but I finally found my kidnapped son'
After Li Jingzhi's son went missing in 1988 she dedicated her life to searching for him. He was found in May this year.
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World's remotest Irish bar: 'We will survive Covid'
It has been closed since April, you can’t reach it by car, and it's a two-day hike from the nearest airport.
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How the pandemic is sending some Brazilians ‘two steps back’
Strides made to reduce poverty in Brazil are being reversed by the economic upheaval caused by Covid.
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The islands that want tourists as well as fish
The Faroe Islands are trying to reduce their dependence on fishing industries.
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Sri Lanka election: Rajapaksa brothers declare victory
The final result, still to be confirmed, is expected to strengthen the brothers' grip on power.
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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Coronavirus: Serco defends Test & Trace despite low contact rate
Rupert Soames says it is difficult to immediately get contact details from people infected by Covid-19.
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Mexico obesity: Oaxaca bans sale of junk food to children
Children will no longer be able to buy sugary drinks and calorie-laden snacks in Oaxaca.
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Beirut explosion: Aerial footage shows site of blast
Footage captured by drone shows the scale of the destruction after the explosion in Beirut on Tuesday.
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Audi: More former car executives face 'dieselgate' charges
German prosecutors charge four more over claims the carmaker misled consumers about pollution levels.
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China sentences Canadian to death on drugs charge
The man has been accused of producing ketamine as relations between the countries remain fraught.
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Beirut explosion: Exploring the damage after the blast
A Beirut resident show how people are trying to help clean up and recover after the blast.
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High-cost lenders using 'exotic holidays' to encourage debt
Pictures of holidays and "nudge" tactics are being used to persuade people to get into greater debt.
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Coronavirus: How does a Covid-19 pandemic come to an end?
The pandemic officially started when the WHO declared it in March 2020 but how will it end?
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Ahmedabad: Fire in India Covid hospital kills eight in critical care
The blaze had spread after a staff member's PPE kit caught fire due to a short circuit.
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Hong Kong foreign press says journalists being targeted in US-China standoff
The Foreign Correspondents' Club warns pressure from Beijing could jeopardise press freedom.
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ITV profits wiped out as pandemic hits ad revenue
Boss Dame Carolyn McCall says the broadcaster has been through "one of the most challenging times".
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Downturn less severe than feared - Bank of England
UK economy is still set for worst performance in 100 years according to the UK's central bank.
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Hiroshima bomb: Japan marks 75 years since nuclear attack
The first nuclear weapon used in war killed 140,000 people - Japan surrendered days later, ending WW2.
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Beirut explosion: Angry residents demand answers after blast
People in Lebanon call for justice after a blast that left at least 135 dead and over 4,000 injured.
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TikTok: Trump administration plans Chinese tech crackdown
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants a “clean network” free of "untrusted" apps like TikTok and WeChat.
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Why stock markets are defying a shrinking economy
Some of the reasons shares are disconnected from the real economy.
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LinkedIn co-founder reveals key secret to success
Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth.
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Coronavirus: France records two-month high in cases
Spain has also recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus cases in months.
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Facebook removes Trump's 'Covid misinformation' post
The social network said the post had violated its rules around "harmful Covid misinformation".
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Hiroshima: The day Michiko nearly missed her train
The horrors of the Hiroshima atomic bomb are laid bare through the story of one woman's life.
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Zarka's husband sliced off her nose. A surgeon offered to restore it for free
A young Afghan woman suffered a brutal domestic assault, but surgery gave her a ray of hope.
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Kashmir: 'I could land up in jail if I express myself freely'
Artists, poets and journalists feel that freedom of expression is under attack in Kashmir.
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Banned protesters send #ZimbabweanLivesMatter viral
The social media campaign tapping into the anger of the global #BlackLivesMatter phenomenon.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Gold price hits record high above $2,000 an ounce
Precious metal values have been pushed up as investors look for havens amid the coronavirus crisis.
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New car registrations to see first rise this year
Figures due for July are expected to show an 11% post-lockdown increase in new vehicles registered.
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Coronavirus: Queensland to close border to New South Wales
Australia's north-eastern state expresses fears about Sydney and Canberra, as Melbourne's outbreak worsens.
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Cornonavirus: Crisis-hit Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy
At the same time Virgin Australia's new owner Bain Capital is cutting around 3,000 jobs at the airline.
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Cornonavirus: Crisis-hit Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy
At the same time Virgin Australia's new owner Bain Capital is cutting around 3,000 jobs at the airline.
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Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google engineer sentenced for theft
A judge says Anthony Levandowski carried out the "biggest trade secret crime I have ever seen".
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Beirut blast: Lebanon in mourning after massive explosion
At least 78 people died and more than 4,000 were injured after a huge explosion at the city's port.
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Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google engineer sentenced for theft
A judge says Anthony Levandowski carried out the "biggest trade secret crime I have ever seen".
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Indian PM Modi to lead temple construction ceremony
Building of the Ayodhya temple will begin after a decades-long legal fight between Hindus and Muslims.
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Climate change: Satellites find new colonies of Emperor penguins
A search from space discovers new colonies of the Antarctic bird that has an uncertain future.
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Education suffers in Kashmir's 'endless' lockdown
Students in Indian-administered Kashmir have seen massive disruptions to education.
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LinkedIn co-founder reveals key secret to success
Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth.
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Architects urge refurbishment tax breaks
Knocking down old buildings sends a wrecking ball through carbon targets, architects say.
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My Money: 'I eat biscuits like a naughty schoolboy'
Mark Bauwens from France takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Virtual house hunting gets a pandemic boost
Estate agents say demand has soared for tours of houses using virtual reality headsets.
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TikTok: The story of a social media giant
How did the social media platform get so big and where could it be heading?
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The Kashmiris waiting for their loved ones to come home
A year after Indian-administered Kashmir lost its special status, thousands still languish in jail.
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Coronavirus: Three Biden claims about Trump fact-checked
Joe Biden has made a series of claims about the president's coronavirus response - is he right?
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What is the 'sovereign citizen' movement?
Anti-government activists who believe they are immune from the law are a worldwide threat, experts say.
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Letter from Africa: How African generosity dried a crying teacher's tears
Strangers helped a Nigerian teacher, left without money because of coronavirus, get back on his feet.
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Coronavirus economy: 'I'm just looking for whatever I can get'
This is what they say it's like to be in your 20s and unemployed during the age of coronavirus.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Pizza Express may close 67 outlets and cut 1,100 jobs
High Street chain the latest to look to restructure and refinance as virus deals extra blow to trade.
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'How I found out Pablo Escobar was my father'
Phillip Witcomb speaks about his infamous father and how he grew up not knowing his true identity.
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Audi drops 'insensitive' girl with banana ad
The German carmaker apologises for a tweeted car ad that sparked a furore.
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BP halves dividend after suffering record loss
The dividend cut is another blow for pension funds and savers who have seen a wave firms slash or halt payouts.
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EasyJet increases flights to cope with holidaymaker demand
The airline adds more flights to cope with increasing demand from holidaymakers.
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BP cuts dividend as losses swell on poor oil demand
The oil giant warns the coronavirus pandemic could weigh on demand for a "sustained period".
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AA motoring group in takeover talks with three suitors
The veteran motoring organisation is considering approaches from private equity firms
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Melbourne police see violent lockdown resistance
Authorities in the virus-hit city say more people are resisting lockdown measures, sometimes violently.
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Article 370: Curfew in Kashmir as protesters plan 'black day'
Officials anticipate violence on the first anniversary of the revocation of the state's autonomy.
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Boeing's 737 Max moves closer to flying again
US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights.
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Boeing's 737 Max moves closer to flying again
US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights.
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina
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Donald Trump: US Treasury should get cut of TikTok deal
The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business.
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Coronavirus: Millions return to lockdown in Philippines
A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections.
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Beach SOS saves men stranded on tiny Micronesian island
The Micronesian men were spotted by Australian and US aircraft after being reported missing on Saturday.
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Donald Trump: US Treasury should get cut of TikTok deal
The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business.
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Coronavirus: How pandemic pods and zutors are changing home-schooling
US parents are resorting to "pandemic pods" and garden classrooms - but will it deepen inequalities?
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Israel strikes Syrian army bases after Golan Heights attack
The IDF confirmed the strikes were in retaliation against an attempted bombing in Golan Heights.
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NY attorney expands inquiry into Trump 'criminal conduct'
In a court filing, lawyers said the investigation includes decades of possible criminal activity.
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What's going on with TikTok?
Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.
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Judge Salas: 'We are living every parent's worst nightmare'
Federal Judge Esther Salas and her family were targeted by an armed lawyer in their New Jersey home.
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The trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima
How a message of hope and peace is being spread by trees still growing 75 years later.
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Monday, August 3, 2020
Fyre Festival merchandise up for auction
Branded clothing from the ill-fated festival is being sold, with money going to victims of the fraud.
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Islamic State group claims deadly attack on Afghanistan prison
The government says hundreds of prisoners tried to escape amid the chaos of the gun and bomb attack.
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Genoa readies new bridge two years after tragic collapse
Renowned architect Renzo Piano says his replacement for the Morandi bridge "is born of tragedy".
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New best story on Hacker News: US travel firm $4.5M ransom negotiation open chat
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Coronavirus: How the travel downturn is sending jet planes to 'boneyards'
Amid the pandemic, commercial air fleets are grounded in some of the world's most remote locations.
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Eat out to help out: Coronavirus scheme offering UK diners 50% off begins
The offer is valid at more than 72,000 eateries on Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August.
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Leon Fleisher: Pianist who battled hand condition dies at 92
The renowned pianist spent a large part of his career focused on music written for the left hand.
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HSBC's profits slump 65% amid coronavirus downturn
The UK's biggest bank saw a larger-than-expected drop in earnings as it feels the effects of the pandemic.
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Whale shark 'crushes' tourist in Australia
The woman is in a "serious but stable condition" after being hit by the shark's tail while snorkelling.
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Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule splashes down
The SpaceX capsule touches down off Florida, in the first crewed US water landing in 45 years.
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China sends first Covid-19 medical testing team to Hong Kong
Local councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.
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Apple Fire: Massive California wildfire forces evacuations
Around 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire.
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Mexico crime: Mexican police seize alleged oil theft crime boss The Sledgehammer
"The Sledgehammer" is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.
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US entering 'different' phase of coronavirus outbreak
Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.
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Genoa bridge 'like a white vessel crossing the valley'
Architect Renzo Piano on his new design for the replacement for the collapsed Morandi Bridge.
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Nigerians' double blow: Currency woes and Covid-19
Three business owners explain how they are weathering the economic fallout.
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Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule lands safely
The moment the first crewed SpaceX mission to the ISS splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Sunday, August 2, 2020
Portland Protesters Burn Bibles, American Flag Outside Federal Courthouse
Radical activists in Portland, Oregon, burned Bibles and the American flag in front of a federal courthouse this weekend.
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Coronavirus: Nancy Pelosi criticises Deborah Birx
Nancy Pelosi links the White House task force co-ordinator to "disinformation" spread by Donald Trump.
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SpaceX: Crew departs International Space Station for Earth
US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are on their way back to Earth in their their Dragon Endeavour capsule.
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Eight US service members presumed dead after sea accident
Seven marines and a sailor were in an amphibious vehicle that sank off California during a exercise.
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Egypt tells Elon Musk its pyramids were not built by aliens
Egypt invited the billionaire to visit, after he appeared to tweet support for conspiracy theorists.
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Microsoft 'pauses talks on TikTok US deal'
The tech giant's possible purchase of the China-owned app's US arm were put in doubt by Donald Trump.
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TikTok: Microsoft pauses talks on buying US arm - reports
Plans for the tech giant to buy the China-owned app's US arm were put in doubt by Donald Trump.
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Tropical Storm Isaias nears coronavirus-hit Florida
Forecasters have warned that Tropical Storm Isaias could strengthen into a hurricane.
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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open because of coronavirus concerns
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from the US Open citing safety fears caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Victoria declares state of disaster after spike in cases
The Australian state's premier says "we must go harder" after a surge in new coronavirus infections.
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Coronavirus: Media to be barred from Trump election nomination
Coronavirus health guidelines are cited as the reason for holding this month's vote in private.
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In pictures: Europe swelters under near-record temperatures
Heat wave alerts were issued in several countries as temperatures rose to 40C this weekend.
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Amazon region: Brazil records big increase in fires
Images from space show there were nearly 7,000 in July - a rise of 28% on the same period last year.
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New homes to get 'automatic' permission in England planning shake-up
The housing secretary says “unlocking land” for development will create thousands of jobs.
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New best story on Hacker News: Unbricking a $2k bike with a $10 Raspberry Pi
Unbricking a $2k bike with a $10 Raspberry Pi
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Can summer survive America's coronavirus spike?
Visitors have returned to US vacation spots like Cape Cod, but the virus casts a shadow.
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My Money: 'My daughter's therapy costs £5,490 each month'
Matt Hitchcock from Singapore takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nasa SpaceX crew return: Astronauts set for ocean splashdown
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken's SpaceX capsule will make the first crewed US water landing in 45 years.
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Greenback returns: How dollar stores came back to Cuba
The Cuban government is allowing its citizens to use the currency of its ideological enemy.
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Kashmir's open-air classes offer stunning solution to lockdown
Open-air schools provide a welcome respite from Covid-19 restrictions in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Are US cities seeing a surge in violent crime as Trump claims?
President Trump sends federal agents to some US cities to tackle crime, but is there really a spike?
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