Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra.
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Saturday, July 10, 2021
Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19
The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus.
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Jonathan Coleman: Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter
Tributes are paid to the "giant of radio" who passed away on Friday.
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Charlottesville removes Robert E Lee statue that sparked deadly rally
The statue of General Robert E Lee, and another of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, will be put into storage.
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US heatwave: California and Nevada brace for record-breaking temperatures
California's Death Valley matches what may be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded.
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Charlottesville set to remove Robert E Lee statue that sparked rally
The statue of Robert E Lee was at the centre of 2017 protests that turned deadly in Charlottesville.
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Bangladesh factory fire: Owner arrested after blaze kills 52
Eight face murder charges, and a separate inquiry into child labour at the factory is also launched.
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Venezuela: Battles rage between police and gangs in Caracas
Security forces search for gang leaders after two days of fighting in the capital Caracas.
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Grizzly bear shot dead after killing woman in Montana
Leah Davis Lokan, 65, was on a mountain biking trip when she was attacked by the bear.
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Kem Ley: A shooting that shook Cambodia
Kem Ley, a Cambodian political commentator, was murdered five years ago, but his legacy lives on.
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Covid origins: Scientists weigh up evidence over virus's origins
Researchers aim to "set the record straight" on how the virus transferred from bats into humans.
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Sulli Deals: The Indian Muslim women 'up for sale' on an app
Dozens of Muslim women in India found their identities being used in a degrading app.
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DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus
The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.
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Classic Football Shirts warns customers of scam
The firm, which has 450,000 Instagram followers, says customers' data was accessed in recent weeks.
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'My music is always there when I need it'
Music fans explain why they wouldn't part with their vinyl and CDs, despite the rise of streaming.
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From living in a tent to financial independence
Schemes helping homeless people lacking IDs to get bank accounts are transforming hundreds of lives.
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Why strawberry experts are hoping to serve up an Ace
How a new variety of championship berry may help farmers survive Brexit and the pandemic.
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Biden vows US action over Russian cyber-attacks
Asked if Moscow would face consequences for the series of hacks, Mr Biden replied: "Yes."
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Powerful fire tornado in California is latest extreme weather sign
The vortex of smoke and flame is one of the latest signs of extreme weather threatening the US West
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Lebanon struck by power cut as major plants shut down
Many in Lebanon are receiving just two hours of energy a day, as it grapples with an economic crisis.
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Friday, July 9, 2021
Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech
The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel.
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Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech
The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel.
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Storm Elsa: Heavy rain floods subways and submerges cars in New York
Residents shared videos of flooded subways and submerged cars, as Storm Elsa passes through New York.
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Holiday firms launch legal action over travel lists
Group including Ryanair and BA wants more government transparency over Covid travel rules.
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Zalmay Khalizad: 'For Afghanistan's war to end, political agreement needed'
Zalmay Khalizad, US Special Representative for Afghanistan speaks to the BBC as Taliban retake land.
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Bangladesh factory fire: At least 52 people killed in overnight blaze
Authorities believe the fire took hold because of chemicals and plastics stored inside the building.
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Calls grow for extra bank holiday if England win
Firms are also being asked to be flexible by allowing workers to start later where possible.
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Jehan Sadat: Egypt's first lady who transformed women's rights
Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.
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TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist to be buried in Lagos
Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.
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Taliban capture key Afghanistan-Iran border crossing
Islam Qala border crossing point is seized, as the group swiftly advances in parts of Afghanistan.
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Mothers lose fight against two-child benefit limit
They had argued the policy breached their human rights, but the Supreme Court dismissed their case.
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Skydivers killed in Swedish plane crash
Eight skydivers and a pilot die in a plane crash close to the runway at Orebro airport.
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Fyre Festival ticket-holders proposed payout slashed
Ticket-holders of the now infamous 2017 festival disaster are set to receive about $281 (£204) each.
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US woman killed by bear that dragged her from tent in Montana
Wildlife officials are searching for the bear and say they plan to kill it as it remains a threat.
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Spanish ministers clash over campaign to eat less meat
A minister faces pushback from fellow coalition members after urging carnivores to cut down.
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Jovenel Moïse: Haiti seeks masterminds after 'assassins' detained
The gunmen suspected of shooting President Jovenel Moïse have been killed or detained, police say.
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Biden defends decision to end Afghan military operation
"The status quo was not an option," the fourth president to oversee the war said as violence flares.
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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Purdue signs deal on opioid settlement with 15 states
Fifteen US states dropped their opposition to a bankruptcy plan for the OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma.
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Dwarf cow Rani finds fame in Bangladesh
Thousands of people visit a farm to see the Bhutti cow, which stands about 51cm (20in) high.
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UK in Afghanistan: 'We have to live with our losses for the rest of our lives'
The BBC’s Jonathan Beale spoke to one bereaved mother, as the UK removes troops from Afghanistan.
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Vauxhall owner Stellantis to invest €30bn in electric vehicles
Stellantis, which also owns Peugeot and Fiat, will invest the money on cars and battery factories by 2025.
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Lloyds fined for nine million misleading insurance letters
The bank claimed in the letters that insurance renewal quotes being offered were a "competitive price".
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Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president eligible for parole in months
South Africa's ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.
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South Africa's Jacob Zuma: From freedom fighter to president to jail
Jacob Zuma achieves political ignominy as the first former president of South Africa to be jailed.
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German carmakers fined over emissions 'cartel'
VW and BMW fined €875m by the European Commission colluded to restrict emissions cleaning technology.
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Apple founder Steve Wozniak backs right-to-repair movement
"We wouldn't have had an Apple had I not grown up in a very open technology world," Mr Wozniak said.
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EU increases pressure on Hungary over LGBT law
Hungary's new law bans the depiction or promotion of homosexuality and gender change to under-18s.
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Colombia protests: Rights body criticises 'disproportionate' response
An international rights body condemns the response to anti-government protests, in which dozens died.
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Job not done on holiday rules, say travel chiefs
The industry cautiously welcomes the relaxation for amber-list countries, but says there is more to do.
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak under pressure over state pension rise
Rishi Sunak says a decision on the future of the triple lock promise will be "based on fairness".
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UK to see economic bounce from Euros, says Rishi Sunak
Consumer confidence is returning after lockdown and "football just adds to it", the chancellor says.
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Tokyo Olympic Games: State of emergency announced as Covid cases rise
Organisers are also considering barring fans from almost all Olympic events, as Covid-19 cases surge.
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'The party's over' - Denmark reacts to Euros exit
Danish media focus on national pride not bitterness after defeat by England in the semi-finals of the Euros.
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Cairn Energy gets right to seize Indian assets in tax row
The oil and gas firm gets backing from French court in tax row with Indian government.
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Thailand's plans to fully re-open in doubt as virus cases spike
It comes as the country is seeing a surge in virus cases which have overwhelmed hospitals.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Peter R de Vries: The Dutch crime reporter who defied death threats
Hailed as a national hero, Peter R de Vries spent decades investigating the criminal underworld.
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Gates Foundation agrees break-up back-up plan
The deal would give Melinda Gates the option to resign and receive "personal resources" for further charity work.
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Man sits on toilet, gets bitten by python in Austria
Walter Erhart, 65, got a shock when his neighbour's snake escaped and got into his sewage pipe.
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Trump sues Twitter, Google and Facebook alleging 'censorship'
The former president's accounts were suspended over safety concerns after the Capitol riots.
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Trump sues Twitter, Google and Facebook alleging 'censorship'
The former president's accounts were suspended over safety concerns after the Capitol riots.
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Peter R de Vries: Shooting of investigative reporter stuns Dutch
Peter R de Vries's family and politicians condemn the attack, as he fights for his life in hospital.
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China's 'midnight patrol' cracks down on young gamers
Chinese gaming giant Tencent will scan gamers' faces to prevent children playing at night.
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Lorry drivers able to work longer hours to address shortage
Grant Shapps says the move will ease a driver shortage, but the industry calls it a sticking plaster.
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Mila affair: Eleven sentenced over online abuse
Mila, now 18, posted videos criticising Islam and is receiving 24-hour police protection.
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Warnings of staff shortages due to self-isolation
Business groups say the delay in easing self-isolation rules will hit firms that rely on young workers.
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Brewdog defies watchdog to reuse banned ad again
The firm's ad was banned by watchdog for making general health claims not allowed for alcoholic drinks.
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Cannes Film Festival rolls out red carpet again after year off
Stars and photographers cram the red carpet for the first major film festival since the pandemic.
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Swavy: TikTok star dead in senseless shooting, family say
Matima Miller, 19, who was known as Swavy, was shot and taken to hospital on Monday, US police say.
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Haitian president killed in attack at home
Haitian President Jovenel Moise has been killed during attack on his residence in Port-au-Prince, PM Claude Joseph says.
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Ever Given: Ship that blocked Suez Canal sets sail after deal signed
The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt.
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Taliban battle their way into western Afghan city
It is the first direct attack on a provincial capital since the US decided to withdraw its forces.
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Record June temperatures point to more 'extraordinary' extremes
North America experienced its warmest June on record and experts say the figures are frightening.
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Britney Spears' court-appointed lawyer offers to resign
The lawyer, who has represented Spears since 2008, asks to be removed from her case.
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Wetherspoons warns price of meals to rise if VAT goes up
The pub chain says it will put up the price of meals in its pubs if a VAT cut for hospitality is not extended.
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Tropical Storm Elsa poised to make landfall in Florida
After battering Cuba, the former hurricane threatens a stretch of the Gulf Coast north of Tampa Bay.
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Narendra Modi: India's PM set to expand his cabinet
The announcement comes ahead of crucial state elections due in 2022.
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Indonesia Covid: Hospitals beyond capacity amid deadly wave
Despite a lockdown, coronavirus cases are rising and authorities have started using unconventional means.
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House prices dip as stamp duty holiday ends
The start of phasing out of the stamp duty holiday led to house prices dipping 0.5% in June
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Pentagon cancels $10bn 'Jedi' contract
The US defence department is scrapping a cloud computing contract, which sparked a row between Amazon and Microsoft.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
US Soccer: 'No female players turned their backs on WW2 veteran'
US Soccer says players did not protest during the national anthem before a game against Mexico.
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How Norway's photo law will affect influencers
The rule on clearly labelling posts is part of an effort to "reduce body pressure" on young people.
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Didi shares plunge amid China tech crackdown
Tuesday marked the first US trading day since Chinese regulators banned Didi's platform from app stores.
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Mary Simon: Trudeau names Indigenous leader in 'historic' first
The post had been vacant since January, after the governor general quit amid bullying claims.
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Some firms to insist customers and staff still wear face masks
Some customers will still be asked to wear face masks even after it becomes a "personal choice" on 19 July.
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Canada’s vicious circle of extreme heat and wildfires
How extreme heat and wildfires can create a vicious circle of extreme weather.
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Nintendo Switch OLED Model gets an upgraded screen
A larger OLED screen is the main feature, with a host of other small improvements to the device.
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Euro 2020: Pubs to stay open later for final on Sunday
Premises will be able to stay open until 11.15pm, in case the game goes to extra time and penalties.
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British Airways data-breach compensation claim settled
Thousands of people are to receive compensation over a 2018 data breach at British Airways.
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Paedophile ring sentenced in Germany
Four men given 10 to 14-year sentences in case in Münster that has shocked Germany.
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El Chapo's former safe house to be raffled off in Mexico
The house was the scene of one of the drug lord's dramatic escapes from Mexican security forces.
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State pension: Why the triple lock debate will get more heated
Predictions suggest the state pension could rise by 8% next year owing to the triple lock guarantee.
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Covid: Israel and South Korea strike Pfizer vaccine deal
Israel will send 700,000 soon-to-expire Pfizer doses and will receive jabs in return later in 2021.
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France in a fizz over Russia's champagne label law
A law forcing French fizz makers to label their bottles as sparkling wine has left them bubbling.
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Public finances vulnerable to shocks after Covid, says watchdog
Government debt has soared as the costs of Covid mount, says the Office for Budgetary Responsibility.
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Babaryko case: Belarus jails top Lukashenko critic for 14 years
Viktor Babaryko was banned from running against the president last year and detained.
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US left Bagram Airbase at night with no notice, Afghan commander says
American troops quietly withdrew from the key airbase in the early hours, new base commander says.
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Dozens missing on plane in Russian Far East Kamchatka peninsula
There are reports that the passenger plane, carrying 28 people, crashed into the sea off Kamchatka.
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Hong Kong arrests group including teenagers over alleged terror plot
The group is accused of plotting bombings, as officials warn of "dangerous ideologies" in the city.
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Shopping getting back to normal, say Sainsbury's and Ocado
The supermarket and online grocer Ocado say there are signs of pre-Covid shopping habits returning.
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Israel's new government fails to extend controversial citizenship law
The controversial law bars Palestinians who marry Israelis from being granted citizenship rights.
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Welsh semiconductor firm bought by Chinese company
Electronic firm Newport Wafer Fab began producing silicon chips in the 1980s.
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Covid-19: Germany lifts ban on tourists from UK and Portugal
People who are fully vaccinated will also not be required to quarantine when they arrive.
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Four day week 'an overwhelming success' in Iceland
The majority of workers in Iceland now look set to move to shorter hours for the same pay.
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Monday, July 5, 2021
Back to the office in two weeks' time, says PM
Employers can plan for workers to return to offices from 19 July, the government says.
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NHL player dies after 4 July party fall
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks dies after sustaining a head injury in a fall at a house party.
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Georgia: Tbilisi Pride cancelled as far-right protesters burn rainbow flags
LGBT activists cancel a Pride event after violent far-right protests in Georgia's capital Tbilisi.
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Pet lion returned to owner after Cambodian PM's intervention
The animal was seized in the capital Phnom Penh last month after officials said the pet was illegal.
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Azerbaijan mud volcano triggers huge blast in Caspian oil and gas fields
The explosion sent plumes of black smoke and flames into the sky in an oil and gas field.
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Soul Cap: Afro swimming cap Olympic rejection could be reconsidered after backlash
The governing body had told Soul Cap their hats don't follow "the natural form of the head".
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‘Nato did not defeat terrorism, but helped Afghanistan’ - former president Karzai
The country benefited from reconstruction efforts but fighting extremism failed, Hamid Karzai says.
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Georgia: Tbilisi Pride cancelled amid violent protests
Protesters stormed LGBT offices and attacked journalists ahead of the planned march in Tbilisi.
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Van sales soar amid home delivery boom
While demand for vans rises, new car sales remain sluggish as computer chip shortages limit supplies.
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Gang behind huge cyber-attack demands $70m in Bitcoin
The authors of a "colossal" ransomware attack demand the sum in Bitcoin in return for a key to unlock all files.
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Afghanistan: Soldiers flee to Tajikistan after militant clashes
More than 1,000 soldiers retreat to Tajikistan as fighting with the militants intensifies.
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Russian food firm VkusVill triggers row over lesbian family ad
There is fury after VkusVill posted an ad showing a lesbian family, then removed it.
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Bill Cosby defends TV wife Phylicia Rashad after she celebrated his release
Phylicia Rashad tweeted her joy at co-star Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction being overturned.
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Ever Given: Egypt agrees deal to release ship that blocked Suez Canal
Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers.
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Ever Given: Egypt agrees deal to release ship that blocked Suez Canal
Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers.
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Cuba braces for Tropical Storm Elsa
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated as Elsa threatens to dump heavy rain on central Cuba.
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Dropping face mask rules is gross negligence, says Unite union
Public transport workers will be at risk of infection if rules are dropped, the Unite union says.
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Deadly Cyprus wildfire under full control, say authorities
Four missing people are confirmed dead as a huge blaze forces the evacuation of several villages.
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Stan Swamy: Jailed activist dies at 84
Swamy, who had tested positive for Covid in May, died of a cardiac arrest.
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Nigeria gunmen kidnap 'nurses and children' from hospital
Government officials in Nigeria say they are stepping up efforts to find the victims.
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Morrisons could see rival offer days after agreeing £6.3bn takeover
Apollo Global says it is considering a bid, days after the UK supermarket agreed to a £6.3bn takeover.
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Miami collapse: Remaining structure demolished over safety fears
The remaining section of a collapsed building is razed as teams prepare to resume search efforts.
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The philosophy behind Jeff Bezos' Amazon success
As Bezos leaves his role as CEO, those who have worked with him ponder the lessons learned.
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The questions raised by US government's UFO report
An astronautical engineering expert on the unanswered questions in the US government's UFO report.
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Is the use of jetpacks finally about to take off?
Members of the public can now pay to fly through the air like a superhero.
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Letter from Africa: Lamenting the Algeria-Morocco border closure
The Morocco-Algeria border has been closed for decades, despite close ties between the people.
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Grenfell prompts creation of building safety regulator
The new watchdog will be able to prosecute rule-breaking developers and take their properties off the market.
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Israeli city's residents fear for the future
Both Jewish and Arab Israelis feel unprotected after intercommunal violence in the Israeli city.
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Afghanistan: All foreign troops must leave by deadline - Taliban
The group's stance comes amid reports US forces will stay to protect embassies and the airport.
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Didi ordered off China's app stores by nation's cyber regulator
The ride-hailing app is facing regulatory problems at home, days after its New York share launch.
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Didi ordered off China's app stores by nation's cyber regulator
The ride-hailing app is facing regulatory problems at home, days after its New York share launch.
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Sunday, July 4, 2021
Pope admitted to Rome hospital for 'scheduled' colon surgery
The scheduled operation will deal with an issue in the 84-year-old Pope's colon, the Vatican says.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Accept our rule or no ceasefire, rebels say
The rebels, who have retaken much of the Ethiopian region, also insist Eritrean troops must withdraw.
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Japan landslide: Elderly couple among survivors pulled from buried homes
Dozens of homes in the coastal city of Atami were buried as heavy rain triggered a torrent of mud.
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Jacob Zuma: South African court to hear ex-president's jailing appeal
Ex-President Jacob Zuma challenges his conviction for failing to appear at a corruption inquiry.
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Critically endangered antelope saiga makes comeback
The population of the rare saiga has more than doubled since 2019, reversing a slide towards extinction.
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John Lewis plans to build 10,000 rental homes
The department store chain says it wants to address the UK's housing shortage and support communities.
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Firms urge PM to back returning to the office
Working from home should no longer be the default after 19 July, say more than 50 business leaders.
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Homeowners to get 15 years to sue for bad workmanship - minister
The announcement comes amid concerns leaseholders are bearing the cost of fire safety works.
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What we can all learn from Britney Spears’ case
The pop star’s conservatorship has shed light on our treatment of female celebrities in the 2000s.
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Israeli videographer goes viral with sheep drone shots
Lior Patel's drone footage of sheep has been viewed more than 100,000 times on Facebook.
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Portal: Lithuania and Poland build a window connecting two cities
Residents of Vilnius, Lithuania and Lublin, Poland are now connected by a 'portal' between the cities.
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Canada heatwave: Military on standby as lightning triggers more wildfires
Lightning strikes following a huge heatwave have triggered more than 170 fires in British Columbia.
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Philippines military plane crashes with at least 85 on board
The aircraft crashed in flames but around half of the people on board are reported to have been rescued.
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Miami building collapse: Search efforts suspended ahead of demolition
Teams are preparing to raze the standing portion of an apartment building that collapsed last week.
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Don't allow shop abuse to worsen, retail bosses urge PM
Bosses of 100 brands call on Boris Johnson to support greater protection in law for retail workers.
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Cyprus appeals for help as huge wildfire rips through forest
A blaze described as the worst in the country's history forces the evacuation of several villages.
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Nnamdi Kanu's arrest leaves Nigeria's Ipob separatists in disarray
Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu was largely ignored until his movement became an armed struggle.
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Miami condo collapse: A boom, then the ground shook
Witnesses recount the terrifying night of the Champlain Tower collapse and the week that shook Miami.
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'Coercion and rape': Investigating my yoga school
Ishleen Kaur was passionate about yoga movement Sivananda, until she found allegations of sexual abuse.
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