How Big Oil Misled the Public into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled
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Saturday, September 12, 2020
Moria migrants tear gassed by Greek police in protest over new camp
Migrants and refugees were made homeless when the camp on the Greek island of Lesbos burned down.
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US wildfires fuelled by climate change, California governor says
The fires raging in three states show that the climate debate "is over", California's governor says.
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Navid Afkari: Iran executes young wrestler despite global outcry
Navid Afkari, 27, was accused of murder but he said he was tortured into confessing.
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ICYMI: Sparkles, surfing and a leopard in a shed
From diamonds to mammoth bones - some gems you may not have seen this week.
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Toots Hibbert: Jamaican reggae legend dies aged 77
Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert was the front man of reggae band Toots & the Maytals.
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Obituary: Shere Hite, pioneering sex researcher
Her 1976 study, the Hite Report, shattered assumptions about female sexuality and sold 50m copies.
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Venezuela: President Maduro says US spy seized near oil sites
The US Marine working for CIA had weapons and large amounts of cash, the Venezuelan president says.
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Peru Congress opens way for impeachment of president
The president is accused of trying to obstruct a corruption probe - a charge he denies.
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The woman trying to save India's tortured temple elephants
Activist Sangita Iyer is on a mission to end the agony of ceremonial elephants.
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Is Italian fashion racist?
Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.
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Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews
Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.
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Woman who sawed off own hand found guilty of fraud
The 22-year-old Slovenian woman was found guilty of cutting off her hand to make an insurance claim.
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Afghanistan war: 'Historic' peace talks with Taliban set to begin
Landmark talks aimed at ending four decades of war get under way on Saturday, after months of delay.
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I read all those Trump tell-alls. Here's what I learned
With yet more books offering fresh info on Trump, what do you get when you take them together?
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Migrants on Lesbos: 'Europe does not exist. This is hell'
The migrants and refugees are now sleeping wherever they can after the camp burned to the ground.
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Nigeria's opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes
With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, the emphasis moves to Nigeria.
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India and China buy time to heal old border rifts
The countries say they will end a violent border stand-off, but differences will be hard to overcome.
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Coronavirus: False claims test kits for ‘Covid-19’ were sold in 2017
Our latest debunk of misinformation includes claims about the World Bank, thermometers and llamas.
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Moria migrants protest in front of burnt-out camp
Thousands of migrants and refugees are demanding more permanent housing elsewhere.
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With the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like?
After months of virtual learning, some schools have now reopened their doors to pupils. But with the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like?
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Attenborough and the special moment fuelling his hope
Sir David Attenborough and the mountain gorillas that have won the fight against extinction.
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Friday, September 11, 2020
Moria migrants: European countries agree to take minors after fire
Germany says 10 European countries will take unaccompanied minors from the fire-ravaged camp in Greece.
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UK signs first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan
Symbolic trade deal will cover 99% of UK exports to Japan but boost economy by just 0.07%.
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Explosions rock Jordan military base
An electric short circuit is the likely cause of a series of large explosions.
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Moria camp: Afghan family helpless after fleeing Lesbos fire
Talibshah Hosseini ran with his family as fire engulfed the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island.
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Coronavirus: Banham Poultry workers 'turned up for work sick'
Staff at Banham Poultry say colleagues felt afraid to take time off.
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Coronavirus: Inside the Indian company betting big on vaccines
The Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker by volume, is trialing multiple vaccines.
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Lebanon: Why the country finds it hard to change
Its political system is often blamed for instability, recurring conflicts and foreign intervention.
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UK economy continues recovery in July
The economy grew by 6.6% in the month, but the country's output remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
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Brexit talks set to resume despite UK rejecting EU ultimatum
The UK rejects the EU's demand to scrap plans to override the withdrawal treaty, but talks will continue.
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Melania Trump has a transactional marriage, says former aide
Melania Trump's former friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff on the first lady and her husband.
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Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques to quit over Aboriginal cave destruction
Jean-Sebastien Jacques and other senior executives will step down after the miner blew up sacred sites.
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Oregon fires: Over 500,000 people flee dozens of infernos
At least one of the deadly infernos in the western US state is being treated as possible arson.
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India and China to 'quickly disengage' from border standoff
Tensions had spiked over gunfire at a disputed border and kidnapping accusations.
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Google and Twitter to block election misinformation
The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content.
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Belgium ex-king's love child seeks royal rights and titles
After years of denial, former King Albert accepted he was the father of artist Delphine Boël.
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Google and Twitter to block election misinformation
The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content.
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Moria migrants: Greece calls for European action after fire on Lesbos
Greece is struggling to find shelter to thousands of migrants left homeless after a fire at a camp.
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Breonna Taylor family: Hold every officer accountable
The 26-year-old's aunt says she is worried about a "cover-up" in the case of her killing by police.
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Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques to quit over Aboriginal cave destruction
Jean-Sebastien Jacques and other senior executives will step down after the miner blew up sacred sites.
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Selling Sunset: Is that really how homes are sold in LA?
UK viewers are lapping up the glamour, drama and multi-million dollar homes in a hit TV show.
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Covid exacerbating inequality globally - BBC poll
A global survey shows how the pandemic has sowed inequality, with poor countries suffering the most.
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Former prisoner fighting for US criminal justice reform
Harvey Murphy's life changed when he was wrongly accused of stealing and later served time in jail for drug offences.
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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Ronald Bell: Kool & The Gang founder dies aged 68
He started the soul band that had hits like Celebration and Jungle Boogie with his brother Robert.
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Yum China's HK listing is the latest 'homecoming'
The firm behind KFC and Pizza Hut in China is latest to join Hong Kong's stock exchange as US tensions grow.
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'Koala war' splits Australia's New South Wales government
The New South Wales ruling coalition is in crisis amid internal fighting over a koala protection policy.
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New best story on Hacker News: AT&T’s current 5G is slower than 4G in nearly every city tested by PCMag
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We Charity to exit Canada amid Trudeau scandal probe
The charity says it has to leave because of "fallout" from a political scandal involving the prime minister.
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California wildfire: Three killed in explosive inferno
One of the victims was a motorist who fled his or her car and was overcome by the flames, say police.
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Alexei Navalny: Substantial chance Russia behind poisoning, Pompeo says
The US secretary of state declines to say how the Trump administration will respond to the attack.
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Covid vaccine: 8,000 jumbo jets needed to deliver doses globally, says IATA
Shipping a coronavirus vaccine will be "largest transport challenge ever" says the airline industry.
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Covid vaccine: 8,000 jumbo jets needed to deliver doses globally, says IATA
Shipping a coronavirus vaccine will be "largest transport challenge ever" says the airline industry.
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Wildlife in 'catastrophic decline' due to human destruction, scientists warn
Conservation group WWF says global wildlife populations have shrunk by two-thirds since 1970.
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WestJet cancels flight because of mask dispute with child
All passengers were told to disembark the WestJet flight because a young girl was not wearing her mask.
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President Trump joins Sean Hannity now with reaction to Bob Woodward’s book, which Trump calls a 'political hit job'
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California wildfires: This is how mind-bogglingly huge they are
Over two million acres of land have burned in California, compared to 118,000 acres razed in 2019.
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US official claims pressure to downplay intelligence reports
A whistleblower says the order over analysis about Russia was because it "made the president look bad".
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Prominent women attacked as Afghanistan eyes peace
An actress who also serves in the police is one of a number of prominent women to be attacked in Kabul.
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Abortion: How do Trump and Biden's policies compare?
It's a divisive issue in US politics. Here's where Donald Trump and Joe Biden stand on abortion.
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India start-ups flounder as tensions with China rise
India's decision to curb Chinese money has put its start-ups on the back foot.
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The plant being promoted as a herbal tonic
Artemisia plant extracts have anti-malarial properties, but there's no evidence they can combat Covid-19.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary calls UK travel quarantine 'a shambles'
Michael O'Leary says the UK needs to embrace testing at airports to help revive international travel.
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Coronavirus: Banham Poultry factory Covid-19 outbreak 'has not spread'
Although the number of positive cases has increased staff are being allow to return to work.
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Maxim Znak: Belarus opposition figure 'detained by masked men'
Maxim Znak, 39, is one of the last remaining high-profile opposition figures in Belarus.
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Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh
At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh.
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Moria migrants: Fire destroys Greece's largest camp on Lesbos
Migrants fled with what they could carry as fire spread through the camp on the island of Lesbos.
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Chinese state media accuse Australia of raiding journalists' homes
The state media reports say Australian intelligence agents raided Chinese journalists in June.
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Belarus: Opposition figure 'climbed through car window' to avoid expulsion
Activist Ivan Kravtsov says Maria Kolesnikova tore up her passport to avoid being expelled to Ukraine.
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New best story on Hacker News: Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees during Covid-19
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US to block key Chinese exports from Xinjiang
Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.
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Oscars: Only diverse films will be considered for best picture
The Academy says at least one main actor must be from an underrepresented racial group.
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Fire breaks out at Greece's largest migrant camp, Moria, on Lesbos
Migrants are being evacuated from the camp as firefighters tackle the large blaze.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Trump to announce reduction in US troops in Iraq: source
09/08/20 8:36 ...
US to block key exports from Xinjiang, China
Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.
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Thwaites: 'Doomsday Glacier' vulnerability seen in new maps
Sea and airborne surveys show how Antarctica's mighty Thwaites ice stream can be melted from below.
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Justice dept seeks to defend Trump defamation case
A woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar.
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Kim Kardashian announces end of long-running hit reality show
Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which ran for 14 years, made the family global mega-stars.
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EXCLUSIVE: Wounded US Army vet and lone-survivor of IED says he was used as a 'prop' in anti-Trump 'propaganda'
09/08/20 4:52 ...
Coronavirus: Oxford University vaccine trial paused after participant falls ill
AstraZeneca describes the pause in its keenly-awaited final clinical trials as routine.
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Amazon: In the cross-hairs of coronavirus and forest fires
People living in the Brazilian Amazon are facing the twin dangers of the coronavirus and forest fires.
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How Sudan's rebel deal offers lifeline for peace
Promises to end the devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile come with a price tag.
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US election 2020: Has Trump kept his promises on the military?
The president pledged to increase military funding and bring US troops home. What has he achieved?
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Nord Stream 2: Why Germany may pull plug on Russian pipeline
The controversial pipeline could be at risk after Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was poisoned.
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India coronavirus: Rumours stall testing in Punjab
People are refusing to get tested in India's Punjab state as rumours fly about the coronavirus.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews
Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.
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Easyjet: Flyers frustrated at changing quarantine
The airline expects to fly fewer passengers because it says consumer confidence has been dented.
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Royal Mail set for 'material loss' despite jump in parcels
The postal service warns of a "material loss" despite the jump in parcel deliveries during lockdown.
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Belarus protests: Maria Kolesnikova 'detained at Ukraine border'
Maria Kolesnikova is reportedly detained at the border with Ukraine the day after her disappearance.
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Presidential rivals Trump and Biden spar over Covid-19 vaccine
Trump accuses Biden of "reckless rhetoric" while the Democrat questions whether the president can be trusted.
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Tennis Number One Ash Barty pulls out of French Open over coronavirus
The Australian cites health risks and lack of preparation as the reasons she won't be defending her Grand Slam title.
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Rhea Chakraborty: Bollywood speaks up for 'vilified' actor
Several celebrities have spoken up against the 'vilification' of Rhea Chakraborty in the media.
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China takes aim at US 'bullying' of its tech firms
The Chinese government has clashed with America over tech firms and protecting consumers' data.
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Chinese chip giant SMIC 'in shock' after US trade ban threat
SMIC's Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist.
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China says Indian troops fired 'provocative' shots in border dispute
It would be the first time in 45 years shots were fired, breaking an agreement barring firearm use.
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Coronavirus: Up to £3.5bn in furlough cash stolen or paid in error - HMRC
HMRC is reviewing 27,000 "high risk" cases that could have been paid out wrongly or fraudulently.
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Australian journalists flown out of China 'amid diplomatic standoff'
The two journalists from different organisations left due to diplomatic tensions, local media report.
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EU demands release of Belarus political prisoners and warns of sanctions
The strong statement comes after the disappearance of leading opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova.
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Can artificial intelligence create a decent dinner?
By checking what's in your fridge artificial intelligence can create new recipes, but do they work?
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World Trade Organization: How an African head could make a difference
An African has never been at the helm of the global trade body, but that could soon change.
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Government pledges to increase number of affordable homes
A new shared ownership model has been launched to help more people onto the property ladder.
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Wildfires burn through record area in California as blazes continue to spread
The fires have burned through more than two million acres in California so far this year, fire officials say.
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US 2020 Election: Does Joe Biden support defunding the police?
Trump claims his rival wants to take money away from police, but Biden denies supporting the policy.
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Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews
Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.
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India's first 'lockdown film' is an edgy thriller
A suspense thriller made at home during the coronavirus lockdown is receiving critical praise.
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'They shot him in cold blood'
Outrage in South Africa over the killing by police of a 16-year-old with Down's syndrome
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Is Italian fashion racist?
Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.
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Australian flying foxes 'among Earth's most mobile mammals'
Australian species roam over massive distances and help the land recover from fire, research finds.
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Monday, September 7, 2020
Jammie Dodgers production under threat as staff revolt
Staff at Burton's Biscuits' Edinburgh plant, which also makes Wagon Wheels, are threatening three strikes.
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South Africa's Clicks beauty stores raided after 'racist' hair advert
The advert showed African hair labelled dry and dull while white hair was described as fine and flat.
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UN calls for inquiry after girls killed in Paraguay raid
Two 11-year-old girls were shot dead in a raid by the Paraguayan security forces on a rebel camp.
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California wildfires: Fires rage across thousands of acres
Officials have blamed a gender reveal party for one of several wildfires raging in the US state of California.
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Nigerian men arrested over German PPE 'scam'
The men are accused of cloning the website of a Dutch company to obtain an order from a German state.
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Beirut blast: 'I love you, don’t leave me'
One family is coming to terms with the death of a brother, and the destruction of its family home.
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Extend furlough scheme 'or risk second wave of job cuts'
Business groups warn of large scale cuts if the job retention scheme is not extended after October.
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Wedding firm increases refunds after watchdog steps in
Bijou Weddings will pay back more to couples whose weddings were cancelled under lockdown, the CMA says.
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Belarus protests: Maria Kolesnikova 'detained by masked men'
Maria Kolesnikova - a leading opposition figure - was reportedly bundled away by men in black.
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Hong Kong protests: Police tackle 12-year-old girl to the ground
Police say she took part in an illegal gathering but she says she was just buying school supplies.
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Rohingya crisis: Nearly 300 refugees land in Indonesia after months at sea
Nearly 300 people come ashore in Indonesia, describing a perilous six-month voyage from Bangladesh.
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Daniel Prude: Rochester mayor vows to reform police
There was a fifth night of protests in Rochester, New York over the death of black man Daniel Prude.
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Djokovic 'extremely sorry' for hurting line judge
Novak Djokovic apologises for hitting a line judge with a ball at the US Open, saying he is "extremely sorry for creating her such stress".
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Primark post-lockdown sales head for £2bn
Owner AB Foods says the High Street chain's sales since reopening have been stronger than expected.
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California wildfires: Gender reveal party blamed for fire
Authorities say a "pyrotechnic device" at the event started one of several blazes in the state.
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Coronavirus: India overtakes Brazil in Covid-19 cases
India, which has been adding record daily totals, now has the world's second-highest tally.
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Tokyo Olympics: Games will go ahead 'with or without Covid', says IOC VP
The vice-president of the IOC said the Tokyo Olympics would be the "Games that conquered Covid".
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Covid: Australia hopes to roll out almost 85 million vaccine doses
The government says it has made a deal to produce two Covid-19 vaccines, provided trials are successful.
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Jiri Menzel: Oscar winning Czech director dies at 82
The director, awarded for Closely Watched Trains, died aged 82 after battling serious health issues.
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Brexit: Ministers plan laws overriding part of withdrawal deal
No 10 calls it a "standby" in case EU trade talks fail, as the PM issues an October deadline for a deal.
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Delhi metro: India's largest subway reopens after Covid-19 shutdown
India's largest rapid transport system resumes services even as case numbers increase.
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Hungary: Protesters rally against university 'takeover' in Budapest
Demonstrators say a government-selected board will ruin the autonomy of a top arts university.
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Man blows up part of house while chasing fly
An electric racket and a gas leak have proved disastrous for one man in France, local media report.
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Jacob Blake sends message to supporters from hospital
Mr Blake says in a video from hospital that he is in pain but there is a "lot more life to live".
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Paul Rusesabagina: President denies Hotel Rwanda hero was kidnapped
The Rwandan president denies claims that Paul Rusesabagina was spirited out of Dubai to face arrest.
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Sunday, September 6, 2020
Father dresses as Transformer on son's first day back at school
A father in Shanghai dressed as a robot as his son and classmates returned to school after lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Working from home damaging economy, Raab warns
The government wants more workers back into offices, while other warn a swift return is unlikely
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Hong Kong: Protesters clash with police over delayed elections
Police fire pepper-sprayed balls against crowds who say they have been denied their right to vote.
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France horse mutilations: Police hunt two suspects in Losne
Some 30 horses have been attacked in France in recent months, prompting public outcry.
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Man in box of ice breaks world record
Austrian Josef Koeberl lasted over two hours in a box of ice, wearing only swimming trunks.
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Tunisia: Policeman and three militants dead after 'terrorist' attack
The incident happened in Sousse, where 38 people, mostly Britons, were killed in a 2015 attack.
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Mystery seeds: Amazon bans foreign plant sales in US
Thousands of Americans have received unsolicited packets of seeds this year, mostly from China.
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Mystery seeds: Amazon bans foreign plant sales in US
Thousands of Americans have received unsolicited packets of seeds this year, mostly from China.
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Mali coup: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta flies to UAE
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was toppled by the military in August after mass protests against his rule.
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Typhoon Haishen: 200,000 ordered to evacuate as Japan braces for storm
More than 200,000 people are ordered to shelter from the second storm to hit the region in a week.
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California wildfire: Rescuers work to evacuate dozens trapped at reservoir
Helicopters are flying out people sheltering at a popular reservoir in the Sierra National Forest.
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New best story on Hacker News: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS’ snap obsession has snapped me off of it
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Coronavirus: Melbourne lockdown extended by two weeks
The rate of new Covid-19 cases has not dropped enough for restrictions to be eased, officials say.
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Belarus: Large crowds expected in protests against Lukashenko
An opposition activist says she was forced to leave the country as dozens of protesters are detained.
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Lake Travis: Several boats sink at pro-Trump parade in Texas
Reports say people had to be rescued from the water, but no-one has been injured.
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Daniel Prude: Grand jury to investigate 'spit hood' death
The jury will decide whether to bring charges against officers who used a hood to restrain Daniel Prude.
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John Cage: Crowds flock to hear song change chord for first time in seven years
'As Slow As Possible' began 19 years ago with an 18-month silence - and ends in six centuries.
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