Apple removes Fortnite from App Store after Epic attempts to bypass fees
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Saturday, August 15, 2020
Tea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers
Scammers posed as hotel staff to trick customers into handing over payment information.
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Chloe McCardel: Swimmer seeks to beat men's Channel record and quarantine
Chloe McCardel hopes her 35th Channel swim, beating the men's record, will not end in self-isolation.
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Coronavirus: France quarantine starts after race to beat deadline
Holidaymakers had just hours to return to the UK to avoid the 14-day self-isolation requirement.
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MS Dhoni: India legend retires after 16-year international career
India great and World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni retires after a 16-year international career.
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Belgian cyclist crashes off bridge in Italy
Remco Evenepoel has crashed and fallen several metres off a bridge during the Il Lombardia race.
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MS Dhoni retirement leaves a void in world cricket
India's most successful captain and one of the all-time greats had a profound impact on the sport.
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Pompeo signs deal to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland
The agreement, signed in Warsaw, will see some US troops redeployed from Germany to Poland.
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China restaurant apologises for weighing customers
The policy was introduced after a national campaign against food waste was launched.
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Australia surfer saves wife by punching shark
A husband leapt on to the shark as it attacked his wife off Port Macquarie, New South Wales.
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Barcelona: What next after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich?
What next for Barcelona after a humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich?
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Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests
The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote.
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Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers
Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.
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Dolly Parton: 'Of course black lives matter!'
The legendary country singer has been reticent to share her political beliefs in the past.
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Belarus election: 'He threatened to burn us alive'
The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus.
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'Miel Gibson' honey lands Chilean entrepreneur in hot water
One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor's image to sell honey.
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VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII
Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, also known as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two.
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Trump visits brother in New York hospital
"He's having a tough time," the president said, though the younger sibling's condition is unclear.
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'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus
The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests.
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VJ Day: A WW2 hero and a reckoning with Japan's past
Hiroo Onoda had sworn never to surrender. He believed the rest of his countrymen would do the same.
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Netanyahu focus of Israeli protests against 'the king'
The prime minister's home becomes the focal point of the biggest demonstrations for years.
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How a BBC show helped shape Africa
The BBC Focus on Africa programme has played a dramatic role in covering the continent over the last 60 years.
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The fiery Indian student who ran a secret radio station for independence
Usha Mehta was 22 when she started broadcasting during India's freedom movement.
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Friday, August 14, 2020
Coronavirus: 'Serious mistakes' made over Ruby Princess outbreak
An Australian inquiry is highly critical of the authorities' handling of the Ruby Princess outbreak.
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Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers
Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection.
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The students risking it all to challenge the Thai monarchy
In Thailand, criticising the royal family can mean secret trials and long prison sentences.
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Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike
Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.
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Coronavirus: Can I get travel insurance and what are my travel rights?
France and the Netherlands have been added to the list of UK quarantine countries.
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Eurotunnel warns travellers not to turn up without a booking
The firm says customers trying to return early from France must have a booking to travel.
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New Zealand extends Auckland ‘lockdown’ for 12 days
The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases.
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Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks
The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered.
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What to expect as China-US trade talks resume
The two economic superpowers have seen tensions rise considerably since their last negotiations.
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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India
The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.
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Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400
The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries.
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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India
The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.
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'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest
The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated.
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US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising
The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.
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France to be added to UK quarantine countries
People returning from the Netherlands and Malta from Saturday will also have to self-isolate.
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Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn
The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials.
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Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians
The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings.
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The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family
An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.
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Beirut blast: Picking up the pieces of a shattered city
The destruction goes for miles, but Beirutis are slowly picking up the pieces in a broken city.
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Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?
Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.
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Robots go their own way deep in the ocean
Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.
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Thursday, August 13, 2020
National Express to use jobs bonus to cut bus fares
The government's job retention bonus scheme will be used to cut fares in the West Midlands and Dundee.
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Coronavirus: Price cap plan for funerals shelved by CMA
A long-running investigation finds the sector is not working well for grieving families.
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Spanish region bans smoking over coronavirus risk
Experts say the risk of transmission is higher because droplets are projected when exhaling smoke.
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FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns booing as players took a knee
FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns the "disgusting" booing of players kneeling during the national anthem by some home fans before an MLS game.
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Tui: Holiday bookings for next summer jump 145%
The travel giant makes a £1bn loss in three months - but says summer bookings for 2021 are up 145%.
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US Says Iran briefly Seizes Oil Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., a U.S. military official said Thursday.
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US calls for shower rules to be eased after Trump hair complaints
The US calls for rules to be eased after Donald Trump complained of issues washing his hair.
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China launches 'Clean Plate' campaign against food waste
Some local restaurants have been urged to limit the number of dishes diners can order.
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Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers
A safari group sailing near Dana Point in southern California came across a travelling pod of dolphins.
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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban
The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.
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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban
The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.
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New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported
The country's biggest city, Auckland, is back in lockdown after a family cluster emerged.
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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut
The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.
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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut
The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.
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US holds off on threatened tariff hike in EU Airbus fight
The US will maintain import duties on $7.5bn worth of items including French cheese and whiskies.
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Belarus election: Second Belarus protester dies as UN sounds alarm
Protesters accuse police of brutality in the wake of Sunday's disputed presidential election.
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Americans, go home: Tension at Canada-US border
Fears about spikes in US Covid-19 cases have led to some hostility between Canadians and Americans.
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What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves
As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.
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Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious
The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences of the incident could be wide-ranging
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Coronavirus in India: Did men do more housework during lockdown?
Some hope the pandemic will prove a lasting leveller for gender relations in the domestic setting.
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The millions being made from cardboard theft
With the global market for recycled cardboard worth billions of dollars, it is attracting criminals.
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Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor
Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference – and a living.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Sumner Redstone: US media mogul dies aged 97
His influential entertainment empire included ViacomCBS and Paramount Pictures.
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How to find a job in a recession
Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at how you can make yourself more employable in these tough times.
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Mauritius oil spill: Rush to pump out oil before ship breaks
The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, and has leaked oil into the ocean.
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Belarus election: Police beat protesters as EU condemns vote
Police are accused of brutality as the EU says Sunday's election was "neither free nor fair".
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Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83
The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer.
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Sports Direct owner Frasers delays annual accounts again
Profit and sales figures at Mike Ashley's Frasers Group are delayed while figures are finalised.
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QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia Republican primary
Marjorie Taylor Greene seems set to become the conspiracy theory's first devotee in Congress.
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Asos ups forecasts amid lockdown sports gear boom
The fashion retailer says "stronger than anticipated" demand has continued even as lockdown has eased.
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Agnes Chow: Hong Kong activist hailed as the 'real Mulan'
The 23-year-old democracy activist arrested under a new security law is a folk hero to her supporters.
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UK officially in recession for first time in 11 years
The UK has officially fallen into recession after suffering its biggest slump on record between April and June.
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Three killed in Bangalore clashes over Prophet Muhammad post
Police in the southern city of Bangalore opened fire on protesters angered by the Facebook post.
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Disney ends the historic 20th Century Fox brand
The move comes after the firm paid more than $71bn for most of Rupert Murdoch's film and TV business.
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Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business
The "Las Vegas of Asia" is hoping to bring back the high-rollers after its virus-driven visitor slump.
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Why Kamala Harris is a historic VP pick for Joe Biden
Biden's choice breaks barriers as she's the first black and Asian-American woman on a presidential ticket.
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Mexico: Ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto accused of corruption and bribery
Prosecutors open an investigation after allegations made by the ex-head of the state oil company.
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Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business
The "Las Vegas of Asia" is hoping to bring back the high-rollers after its virus-driven visitor slump.
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Indigenous Australians 'farmed bananas 2,000 years ago'
It further dispels a myth that Indigenous Australians were solely hunter-gatherers, scientists say.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats primary challenger
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Coronavirus: France's champagne industry goes flat amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to plummeting demand - leaving growers and producers at loggerheads.
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Enoch Adeboye sexism row: Why the Nigerian pastor is popular
Enoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing.
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Coronavirus: Can California's economy survive the latest surge?
The US state has had to reverse its reopening plans amid a surge in cases.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Stunning 'reverse waterfall' filmed near Sydney
Wild weather on the New South Wales coast in Australia has blown waterfalls upstream.
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Belarus election: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya 'safe' in Lithuania
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya leaves Belarus as protests continue over Sunday's disputed elections.
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Seattle’s top cop to resign after budget cuts: reports
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UK employment falls by biggest amount in over a decade
Employment decreased by 220,000 between April and June, said the Office for National Statistics.
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Coronavirus: Australia's Northern Territory extends border restrictions for virus hotspots
The virus-free Northern Territory will continue to ban visitors from Victoria and New South Wales.
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Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown
Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban.
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Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown
Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban.
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Apple Daily: Hong Kong newspaper defiant after crackdown
The pro-democracy paper vows to fight on after the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new security law.
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Apple boss Tim Cook joins the billionaires club
The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive.
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Apple boss Tim Cook reaches billionaire status
The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive.
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Coronavirus and South Africa's toxic relationship with alcohol
A ban on drinking highlights a legacy of the country's racist past but threatens it economic future.
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Berlin murder: Slovakia to expel three Russian diplomats
The expulsions are reportedly related to the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin last year.
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Beirut explosion: Where else is ammonium nitrate being stored?
After the Beirut disaster, concerns are being raised about stockpiles of ammonium nitrate in other countries.
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Belarus: Five things you may not know about the country
The country's election has put Belarus back into the headlines but what do you know about the country?
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'Bacha bazi' outrage after pandemic takes play to the small screen
The Boy Who Danced on Air is cancelled after its TV debut provokes a backlash among Afghans.
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India Air crash survivor recounts final minutes in plane
Yuojin Yusuf was one of 190 passengers aboard an Air India Express plane that skidded and crashed.
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Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout
Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations.
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Fixing the scars of Beirut's explosion
A plastic surgeon is offering free surgery to people like Romy, who was driving near the port when the blast hit.
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Coronavirus: Keeping the virus at bay on S Korea's beaches
Authorities have implemented a number of safety measures to keep visitors safe this summer.
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Trump rushed out of news conference amid 'shooting'
In the opening minutes of his press conference, the US president was asked to step outside by a Secret Service agent.
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Coronavirus: Does your mask need an upgrade?
Designer Anne Sophie Cochevelou decorates her face coverings with anything from Barbies to Pokemon toys.
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Monday, August 10, 2020
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Belarus election: Opposition disputes Lukashenko landslide win
President Lukashenko's main challenger refuses to accept defeat amid fears of vote-rigging.
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Kenyan military deployed to fight fire in Tsavo park
The Kenya Wildlife Service blames the huge fire in the country's biggest park on arsonists.
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Mexico bear that sniffed woman's hair castrated
The black bear was captured after he was filmed approaching a visitor at an ecological park.
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China imposes sanctions on US senators over Hong Kong
High-profile US officials are sanctioned but China avoids targeting anyone in the Trump administration.
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Beirut explosion: DJ finds 'sense of relief' in music
28-year old DJ and music producer 'june as' is one of the thousands of people trying to piece back his life after the blast.
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Simon Cowell thanks medics after breaking back in electric bike fall
The music mogul says he should have "read the manual" before riding his new electric bicycle.
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Beirut explosion: Death toll rises to 200 as protests continue
The governor of Lebanon's capital says dozens remain missing, as anti-government protests continue.
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US angers China with high-profile Taiwan visit
Health Secretary Alex Azar is the highest-ranking US politician to visit the island for decades.
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US PGA Championship: Collin Morikawa wins to deny Paul Casey first major
American Collin Morikawa emerges from a stacked leaderboard to win the 2020 US PGA Championship after a flawless final round in San Francisco.
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Whale migration: ‘Super rare’ whale encounter on the Great Barrier Reef
A dive instructor has recorded his ‘special moment’ with a humpback whale.
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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under security law
The prominent pro-democracy supporter is accused of foreign collusion under controversial new laws.
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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's rebel mogul and pro-democracy voice
The rags-to-riches rise of a fiercely anti-Communist Hong Kong tycoon.
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Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up
The messaging platform has approached under-fire TikTok about a possible deal, according to sources.
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Coronavirus: Australia records deadliest day but fewer new infections
An outbreak in Victoria has seen over 100 deaths in the past week, but new infections may be slowing.
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Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up
The messaging platform has approached under-fire TikTok about a possible deal, according to sources.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested
Jimmy Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a new security law, his aide says.
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Belarus election: Clashes after poll predicts Lukashenko re-election
A state TV exit poll shows victory for President Alexander Lukashenko - but the opposition cries foul.
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Coronavirus: Is the world winning the pandemic fight?
Covid-19 has changed the world - are we winning or is the virus still taking hold, and when will it end?
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Trump WeChat ban 'an unwelcome signal' for Chinese community
For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home.
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Islamic State in Iraq: 'How I survived an IS massacre'
Iraqi soldier Ali Hussein Kadhim recollects his miraculous escape from the massacre that killed hundreds of other cadets.
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Sunday, August 9, 2020
ICYMI: Dog pool party, and whales v surfers
Video stories, which might have passed you by, in our weekly feature: In Case You Missed It.
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Coronavirus: Trump signs relief order after talks at Congress collapse
The measures include pay for millions of jobless but some are likely to face legal challenges.
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Chad prison deaths: Report disputed claim of mass poisoning
Prosecutors in Chad had suggested 44 prisoners killed themselves, but a new report says otherwise.
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Coronavirus: Brazil passes 100,000 deaths as outbreak shows no sign of easing
The Covid-19 outbreak shows no sign of easing but cities have already reopened shops and restaurants.
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Afghan assembly approves Taliban prisoner release
The decision is intended to help progress peace talks but it has proven controversial.
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Vijayawada: Fire at Covid facility in India kills at least seven
The fire in southeast India is the second such blaze at a Covid facility in days.
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Teen Girl Trapped in Forced Marriage Bursts Into Tears After Judge's Ruling
Pakistani girl kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to marry older Muslim man devestated by judge's ruling upholding the marriage.
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Beirut explosion: World leaders to hold aid summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has organised Sunday's online talks to generate aid for Lebanon.
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Beirut explosion: World leaders to hold aid summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has organised Sunday's online talks to generate aid for Lebanon.
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Eleven die in fire in Czech Republic tower block
Six died in the building, and another five were killed after jumping from the 11th floor.
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Coronavirus: How fishing trade transformed to survive lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the fishing industry to diversify to stay in business.
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Tate boss defends plan to cut 200 jobs in art gallery shops and cafes
"Sadly at the moment the trading business is too big," Maria Balshaw told Desert Island Discs.
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Belarus election: President Lukashenko faces toughest test in years
President Lukashenko is seeking a sixth term in office as Belarus votes after a series of protests.
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12 months, 12 lives: Kashmiris in limbo and lockdown
The BBC speaks to 12 Kashmiris from different walks of life about an unprecedented year for the region.
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Why the French are 'European champions' at abandoning pets
Tens of thousands of pets are abandoned every summer in France. What's behind this sad phenomenon?
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Coronavirus: Fact-checking fake stories in Africa
We've taken a look into some of the most widely-shared false stories about the pandemic across Africa.
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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?
How does the US electoral college elect the president?
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Letter from Africa: 'How I helped put Gambians on Google Maps'
A journalist is instrumental in the introduction of an address system which could help save lives.
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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak
Key maps and charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world and how it is being dealt with.
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‘I feel guilty for surviving’: The deadly hunt for jade in Myanmar
Nearly 200 people died last month in a jade mine landslide. Now the survivors are going back to work.
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Letter from Africa: How African generosity dried a teacher's tears
Strangers helped a Nigerian teacher, left without money because of coronavirus, get back on his feet.
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Iran women's podcast gives voice to victims of abuse
Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice.
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Being a Chinese student in the US: ‘Neither the US nor China wants us’
Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious.
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