Friday 2 October began with President Trump announcing he had Covid-19. It ended with him in hospital.
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Saturday, October 3, 2020
White House event in focus after Covid cases found
At least seven people who attended a crowded Rose Garden event last Saturday have tested positive.
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What older voters make of Trump Covid story
We asked some older US voters for their reactions to the president's Covid-19 diagnosis.
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11 rock and pop anthems that never made the charts
The return of Helen Reddy's I Am Woman got us racking our brains for some more popular chart misses.
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Trump tweets from hospital as doc confirms Remdesivir treatment
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Bob Gibson, legendary St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, dead at 84
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Kellyanne Conway, who stepped down a month ago from her post as counselor to the president, says she has tested positive for COV
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of GPS III Space Vehicle04 mission
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North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis becomes the fourth U.S. senator to test positive for COVID-19
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From Broadway to playing in a New York City park
Jazz artists have been badly affected by the pandemic, with many forced to find alternative places to perform.
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Who Trump met - and who's tested positive
President Donald Trump attended multiple large events in the days before his coronavirus diagnosis.
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'It's OK to have a bad day': The challenge of motherhood during the pandemic
Three mothers talk about life in a pandemic, and the 'total chaos' of working from home with kids.
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The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour
Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.
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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka
Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.
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Coronavirus: Spain imposes partial lockdown on defiant Madrid
More than three million people are placed under new restrictions in and around the Spanish capital.
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Airbnb blocks US Halloween bookings over party fears
The company wants to crack down on house parties after concerns of a second Covid wave.
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Covid: What would happen if Trump became too ill to be president?
What happens if President Trump becomes incapacitated and how would it affect the election?
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German reunification: Young Germans in search of their eastern roots
As Germany celebrates 30 years of reunification, many still identify with a state that has vanished.
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Did El Salvador's government make a deal with gangs?
A journal says it has seen documents which show the government entered into a pact with gangs.
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Tony Vargas in Nebraska: One man's Covid crusade in rural America
It was a battle against time for Tony Vargas, who put personal tragedy aside to do what he thought was right.
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August Browne: The Nigeria-born man who joined the Polish resistance
August Agboola Browne is thought to have been the only black person in the Polish resistance.
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Trump Covid: US president flown to hospital, says 'I think I'm doing very well'
The US president records a video message before being flown to hospital with Covid-19.
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Friday, October 2, 2020
Coronavirus: Australia opens 'travel zone' to New Zealanders
It is the first opening of borders by either nation since Covid restrictions were imposed.
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President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19
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Playboy goes from private to public in new venture
The adult entertainment empire is to go public again nine years after founder Hugh Hefner took it private
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Nearly 20,000 Covid-19 cases among Amazon workers
The tech giant said the rate is lower than in the wider population and defended its control measures.
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Playboy goes from private to public in new venture
The adult entertainment empire is to go public again nine years after founder Hugh Hefner took it private
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Nearly 20,000 Covid-19 cases among Amazon workers
The tech giant said the rate is lower than in the wider population and defended its control measures.
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Trump condemns all white supremacists after Proud Boys row
The president explicitly condemned the Proud Boys group that he had previously urged to "stand by".
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Singapore firm pushes ahead with Newcastle United bid
Bellagraph Nova says it's still pursuing the Premier League club continue despite recent setbacks.
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President Trump awaiting results of COVID test after top aide is infected, he tells Sean Hannity
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EU warns Turkey of sanctions over 'provocations' in Mediterranean
EU leaders are meeting as member Greece is locked in a row with Turkey over energy and sea borders.
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President Trump joins Sean Hannity for first interview since presidential debate
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Key White House adviser Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19 after traveling with President Trump to rally in Duluth, MN
10/01/20 5:44 ...
Hope Hicks: Top aide to Trump tests positive for coronavirus
Hope Hicks was aboard the presidential helicopter with Mr Trump on Wednesday.
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China: Vlogger 'set on fire during live stream'
The death of Lamu has prompted huge discussion online about violence against women in China.
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Coronavirus: How pandemic sparked European cycling revolution
Governments have invested millions on cycling during the pandemic. Here's what's changed.
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What the data tells us about coronavirus in India
India is on the verge of reporting 100,000 deaths, and some states have been hit harder than others.
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Africa's week in pictures: 25 September-1 October 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Should you be buying a second-hand smartphone?
Selling refurbished electronics is a fast-growing business where customers can make big savings.
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Driverless taxis now for hire in Shanghai
Driverless taxis are now available in China’s biggest city, Shanghai. The BBC took a ride.
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Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China
As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.
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US airlines lay off thousands of staff as federal relief ends
More than 30,000 employees are laid off amid deadlock over a new government bailout package.
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Joyce Echaquan: Trudeau decries 'systemic racism' after indigenous woman death
A video of a dying indigenous woman being insulted by hospital staff is being widely condemned.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Coronavirus: H&M to close 250 stores worldwide
The move by the world's second largest fashion retailer comes as more people shop online.
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Coronavirus: How to survive a pandemic as a young entrepreneur
'We've learnt to be agile': Emily, Keaton and Zoe share their tips
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Covid in Wales: Lockdown tourism businesses fear closure
Wrexham, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Conwy face lockdown restrictions from 18:00 on Thursday.
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Balrampur: Anger grows after new India 'gang rape' death
The latest incident comes just as another woman died this week after being allegedly gang raped.
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Australian jailed for Islamophobic attack on pregnant woman
Stipe Lozina punched and stomped on the woman at least 15 times in a suspected Islamophobic attack.
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Chrissy Teigen reveals 'deep pain' of miscarriage
The model and TV presenter was expecting her third child with singer husband John Legend.
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How these teachers would take charge in a presidential debate
These educators have zero tolerance for rule-breakers and name-calling - especially from presidential candidates.
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Covid: Rolls-Royce announces plan to raise £3bn
After weeks of speculation, the plane engine maker will tap investors for money and issue new bonds.
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US bans Malaysian palm oil producer over forced labour
Malaysia's FGV Holdings says it has taken "concrete steps" to improve its labour standards.
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US election: Rules on debates to change after Trump-Biden spat
Tuesday's ugly and ill-tempered first US presidential debate has been widely condemned.
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Japan 'Twitter killer' pleads guilty to murders
Takahiro Shiraishi confessed to using the social media platform to seek out and kill his victims.
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Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges
Stock markets in Tokyo and other cities suffered suspended trading on Thursday.
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Google Pixel phone 'designed for economic downturn'
The Pixel 5 loses several headline features of last year's flagship phone to hit a lower price tag.
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Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges
Stock exchanges in Tokyo and other cities suffered suspended trading on Thursday.
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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Russia offers to host Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks
The offer comes as Azerbaijan vows to fight for full control of the disputed Armenian-majority area.
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Start with clients 'at the bottom of the fishtank'
Recruitment boss Richard Spencer-Percival says "start off at the bottom with your clients, then you can pick off the big game".
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Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster
Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus but is so far keeping it in check.
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Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united?
Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.
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Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China
As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.
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Onions, ironing and 'sex appeal': Who is Tony Abbott?
The gaffe-prone former prime minister is a polarising figure in Australia.
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Families of 12 Hong Kong activists captured at sea by China look for answers
The families of 12 activists captured by China in August demand their swift return.
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US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing
Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
US 2020 election: Trump and Biden's debate claims fact-checked
The first of three presidential debates centred on the pandemic, race and the economy.
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First Trump-Biden presidential debate: Trump clashes with moderator
President Donald Trump clashes with moderator Chris Wallace.
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US election 2020: A really simple guide
If you’re looking for a refresher or trying to understand it for the first time, this guide will help.
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US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in chaotic, bitter debate
In a debate disrupted by angry shouting, the rivals fight over the pandemic, protests and even their families.
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Brexit: Blow to UK car industry in search for EU deal
Documents seen by the BBC suggest key priorities for the car sector have been rebuffed by Brussels.
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Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parks
Prolonged closures and limited capacity at the parks has forced the company to cut its workforce.
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Extra facility opened for planes grounded by Covid-19
Analysts say it's an indication of more trouble ahead for the struggling airline industry
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Extra facility opened for planes grounded by Covid-19
Analysts say it's an indication of more trouble ahead for the struggling airline industry
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Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parks
Prolonged closures and limited capacity at the parks has forced the company to cut its workforce.
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Brazil judge stymies plan to revoke mangrove protection
Environmentalists feared fragile coastal ecosystems would be destroyed by redevelopment.
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Biden defends son, says Hunter overcame 'drug problem' after Trump raises family controversies
09/29/20 7:35 ...
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Trump tells Biden radical left will 'have you wrapped around their finger' as clash over law and order takes center stage
09/29/20 7:11 ...
Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies
The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem.
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Presidential debate gets personal as Biden calls Trump a ‘clown,’ Trump tells Biden he’s not ‘smart’
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President Trump, Joe Biden clash over Supreme Court nomination. Join the debate now.
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Presidential debate: Trump, Biden clash over Barrett Supreme Court nomination, ObamaCare in first showdown
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President Trump and Joe Biden square off for historic debate in Cleveland, 9 pm ET on Fox News Channel
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Joyce Echaquan: Outcry in Canada over treatment of dying indigenous woman
A nurse is sacked after Joyce Echaquan filmed herself in hospital apparently being insulted by staff.
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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote
'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.
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Chris Wallace: First debate host and Fox anchor unloved by Trump
Chris Wallace, known for his tough interviewing of all politicians, hosts the first US presidential debate.
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Coronavirus: The disabled Indians losing their livelihoods
As Covid hits India, many disabled people are losing their jobs and can't afford food and healthcare.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'
Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.
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US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario
Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.
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Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation
A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa.
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Amnesty International to halt India operations
The human rights watchdog tells the BBC that the move comes due to reprisal from the government.
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Trump and Biden: What to watch for in first presidential debate
One is aggressive, the other amiable - but both share a similar weakness. We break down what to look for.
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Chinese teacher sentenced to death for poisoning nursery children
A Chinese court said she put poison into the porridge of her colleague's students in an act of revenge.
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Tampa Bay Lighting Win Stanley Cup
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George Pell: Cardinal to return to Rome for first time since acquittal
The ex-Vatican treasurer is to return to Rome for the first time since being acquitted of sexual abuse.
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Worldwide coronavirus death toll passes 1 million
09/28/20 5:44 ...
Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million
The number of infections continues to rise around the world as the hunt for a vaccine continues.
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BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public
The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public.
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Several states are reporting 911 dispatch outages.
09/28/20 5:27 ...
Young people ‘give up dream job hope’ in pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has eroded young people's confidence in the future, says the Prince's Trust.
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BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public
The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public.
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Coronavirus: Public spending rise could be lasting
The government must choose between more austerity and permanently higher spending, a think tank warns.
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'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'
Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?
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The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.
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Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence
The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.
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Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood
Why is Kangana Ranaut on a warpath with many of her colleagues?
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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app
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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage
The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka
Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.
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Monday, September 28, 2020
Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis
The naturalist uses a UN event to call on world leaders to do more to protect nature.
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US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC
The commerce department writes to suppliers, warning of risks linked to the Chinese military.
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Quim Torra: Spain's top court bans Catalonia leader from office
Separatist Quim Torra will be forced to step down after he was found guilty of disobeying a court.
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US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC
The commerce department writes to suppliers, warning of risks linked to the Chinese military.
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US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns?
The US president says he won't release his tax returns while under audit, but can he?
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia-Azerbaijan fighting rages in disputed region
Casualties mount as Armenia and Azerbaijan claim an upper hand in fighting over the disputed region.
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Sir David Attenborough spent lockdown 'listening to birds'
The legendary naturalist says restrictions offered a rare chance to witness the natural world.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: What's behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?
A disputed territory lies at the heart of this conflict, which dates back to the Soviet Union.
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the White House's plan to deploy 'knife fighters' to defend Amy Coney Barrett
09/28/20 3:32 ...
Uber secures right to continue operating in London
A court rules that the ride-hailing giant is "fit" to hold a London licence despite previous safety concerns.
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William Hill: Caesars Palace-owner in 'advanced' talks over £2.9bn offer
Owner of the famed Las Vegas casino reveals its hand as one of two possible bidders for the UK firm.
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Aldi looks at online move as shopping habits change
The pandemic hasn’t been easy for the discounters with no online food. Could Aldi go digital?
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Trump denies story he avoided paying taxes
The president denies claims in the New York Times that he paid just $750 income tax in 2016 and 2017.
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Brexit: Gove heads to Brussels as EU trade talks resume
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will meet EU representatives at the start of a week of negotiations.
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Dreamworld accident: Australian theme park fined over four deaths
Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Dreamworld theme park in 2016.
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TikTok: US judge halts app store ban
District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.
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'You're an opera singer? But you're not white...'
The story of Emmanuel "Onry" Henreid and the unexpected duet that went viral.
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TikTok: US judge halts app store ban
District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.
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The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.
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Why India needs to worry about post-Covid care
Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.
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The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest
Reverend June Major has gone on hunger strike twice to demand that the church take action against her alleged attacker who still practises as a priest
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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row
The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.
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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times
The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.
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Sunday, September 27, 2020
Sri Lanka returns 'hazardous waste' to UK
Customs officials said hospital material and plastic was found in the shipment, in breach of rules.
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Islamist militants kill 18 in north-eastern Nigeria
The Islamic State group said it was behind the ambush on a convoy of government officials.
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Coronavirus: David Lammy warns that people are 'bubbling out of pubs' due to curfew
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy says drinkers are likely to continue their night together at home.
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Switzerland firmly rejects end of free movement with EU - projection
Projections suggest a referendum on annulling a pact with the European Union has failed.
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WATCH NOW: 'Fox & Friends' co-host Pete Hegseth's exclusive interview with Trump on nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
09/27/20 3:08 ...
Negative interest rates: Bank of England policymaker defends plan
Silvana Tenreyro said evidence from countries that have introduced the policy was “encouraging”.
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Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi found dead at 40
The award-winning actress and mother of two is believed to have taken her own life.
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Azerbaijan and Armenia clash over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region
The two sides report fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh and blame each other for starting it.
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New best story on Hacker News: BBC Sound Effects made available to download for use under RemArc Licence (2018)
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France racism: Paris to commemorate slave rebellion figure
A statue will honour Solitude, a black woman involved in a 1802 uprising in the French West Indies.
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Brain-eating microbe: US city told not to use water amid contamination concerns
People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged not to use tap water because it might be contaminated.
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French Open: Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka & Johanna Konta v Coco Gauff on day one
The opening day of the French Open sees three Britons - Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans - playing at Roland Garros.
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Brexit trade talks: Deal can and must be made, says CBI boss
The head of the Confederation of British Industry urges a "spirit of compromise" as trade talks resume.
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My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'
Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.
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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?
A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.
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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
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Denmark confronts sexual harassment at work in #MeToo moment
It started with a comedy awards show and a bombshell revelation that left the audience stunned.
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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'
When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.
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President Trump announces nomination to Supreme Court, live on Fox News Channel
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Trump: Barrett 'a woman of unparalleled achievement'
US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice.
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Amy Coney Barrett: Trump nominates conservative favourite for Supreme Court
The 48-year-old judge and former law professor from Indiana is a favourite of social conservatives.
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Belarus protests: Opposition icon Nina Bahinskaya, 73, bundled into van
Nina Bahinskaya was again among dozens of women detained at a rally against Belarus's president.
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Megan Thee Stallion: What do we know about the rapper's alleged shooting?
The rapper says she was shot in the feet by fellow artist Tory Lanez, who denies the accusation.
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