The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials.
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Saturday, July 17, 2021
Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US
Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US.
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In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj
Only about 60,000 pilgrims living in Saudi Arabia were eligible to take part this year.
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Covid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine rule
The continued need for travellers to quarantine on arrival in England and Wales undermines confidence, tourism groups say.
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Iran protests: One killed in water crisis demonstration
Iran is facing a severe drought, and there is growing public anger over water and power shortages.
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Friday, July 16, 2021
US Navy: First woman passes elite training scheme
The gruelling military training programme ends with a 72-hour event called the Tour.
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Floridians rally in support of Cuban protesters
Across Florida, Cuban-Americans have been rallying to show their support for protests in Cuba.
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Germany floods: Where are the worst-hit areas?
Maps, images and graphics showing the heavy rainfall and flooding that has caused widespread damage.
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Uber will continue to require riders to wear masks
The ride-hailing firm says passengers will still need to wear a face covering after rules relax on Monday.
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Lil Durk: Grammy-nominated US rapper in shootout with intruders
The Grammy-nominated star, who recently topped the US album chart, was not injured in the incident.
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Germany floods: 'My city looks like a battlefield'
Witnesses voice their grief and horror at the deadly floods in western Germany.
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Germany floods: How a country was taken by surprise
Amid the despair and mounting death toll, people are questioning how this could have happened.
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Drone footage shows mudslides
Houses have collapsed in the town of Erfstadt-Blessem following record rainfall.
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Science failed to predict extreme weather
Scientists want a super-computer powerful enough to accurately project the most damaging extremes.
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Hong Kong: US to issue warning on business risks
The US is set to issue an advisory for businesses after China imposed a national security law there last year.
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Warnings grow about staff forced to self-isolate
Alarm mounts over fears of a "surge" in workers and medical staff forced to quarantine after being "pinged".
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Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AA
Prices hit the highest since October 2013 amid forecasts of a very busy summer on UK roads.
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South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries
Some $1bn worth of stock was stolen in KwaZulu-Natal and at least 800 shops looted, an official says.
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Five ways for firms to reach customers with disabilities
Five ways to rethink how businesses can reach customers with disabilities.
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Severe flooding in western Europe
Tomasz Schafernaker has the latest update on the deadly flooding in Germany and Belgium after days of heavy rain.
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Drugs giant GSK plans to create up to 5,000 jobs in new UK hub
GSK aims to expand its Stevenage facility to create one of the largest life sciences sites in Europe.
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Pulitzer-winning journalist killed in Afghanistan
Danish Siddiqui, a photographer with Reuters, is killed on assignment, reportedly in an ambush.
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Clean-up operations in flood-hit western Europe
Record rainfall in western Europe has caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving dozens dead.
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In pictures: Floods kill dozens
Record rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving at least 92 dead in Germany and Belgium.
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More flooding forecast for Europe
There is more rain to come from the storm that brought Wednesday's deadly flooding
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Germany floods: Helicopter rescues residents from rooftops
Dozens of people have died and many more are missing after severe floods in Germany.
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Europe floods: Neighbourhoods clear up after record rainfall
BBC Netherlands correspondent Anna Holligan is in Valkenburg, where some residents have been forced to leave their homes.
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WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts
The messaging platform said most of these users violated the bulk messaging rules.
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Goldman Sachs to require staff to wear masks from Monday
The banking giant hopes 70% of UK staff will return to its London office in the coming weeks.
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Should we trust big tech with our health data?
Our medical records are in demand by tech firms who want to use the data to help tackle illnesses.
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Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'
"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict
"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan.
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The South African community standing up to looters
The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence.
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Covid: Foreign Office still advising against travel to countries set to turn green
Both will be added to the UK's green list on Monday, but the foreign office still advises against travel.
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Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe
The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid.
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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers 'in on plot to kill Haiti president'
Some of the suspects in the murder of Haiti's leader were duped, but others allegedly knew of the plan.
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Blue Origin: Teenager to fly into space with Jeff Bezos
Oliver Daemen, 18, will become the youngest person to fly to space with the Blue Origin venture.
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Revolut becomes most valuable UK start-up after £24bn valuation
Revolut's latest valuation has made its Russia-born boss Nik Storonsky a multibillionaire.
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China tunnel flood: Desperate search to find trapped workers
Hundreds of rescuers are trying to save 14 workers beneath a tunnel that collapsed after a flash flood.
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Lebanon's PM-designate quits over deadlock on cabinet line-up
Saad Hariri says he cannot agree a cabinet with President Michel Aoun after nine months of trying.
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Dutch crime reporter de Vries dies from shooting
Peter R de Vries, shot in Amsterdam, was famous for exposing criminal underworld bosses.
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In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium
At least 33 people have died and others are missing in Germany after heavy rains in the north west.
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Germany floods: Collapsed buildings and submerged cars
Heavy rain has caused flooding in western Germany, leading to collapsed buildings and submerged cars.
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CEO Secrets: 'Don't sell your technology too early'
The CEO of an eco-friendly textiles firm advises holding out for the biggest customer you can find
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Afghanistan: Taliban offers ceasefire for return of prisoners
The Afghan government says the offer of a three-month truce for 7,000 prisoners is a "big demand".
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Uyghurs: US Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports
The legislation will create an assumption that goods from Xinjiang are made using forced labour.
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Nissan sees 10% of workforce told to self-isolate
Up to 700 workers are sent home from its Sunderland plant after being alerted by the NHS app.
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Biggest rent rises in commuter and coastal towns
City centre rents show signs of increasing again as the easing of Covid restrictions sees demand rise.
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South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest
The country has seen days of rioting, with food shortages and citizens forming vigilante groups.
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Germany floods: Four dead and dozens stranded after heavy rain
Dozens of people are reported missing and others have been left stranded in the west of the country.
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Melbourne: Australian city to enter snap lockdown with 18 cases
The decision by Victoria means about 40% of Australia's population is under a stay-at-home order.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Masks 'expected' to be worn in shops after 19 July
The government says shoppers will still be expected to wear to masks but it won't be a legal requirement.
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Covid: Spain's top court rules lockdown unconstitutional
People fined for breaking lockdown rules will now be able to reclaim their money, the court says.
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US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic
Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises.
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Swedish rapper Yasin jailed over plot to kidnap rival artist
Artist of the Year Yasin convicted in a case against a criminal gang that drew national attention.
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Olivia Rodrigo: Pop princess pushes president's plan for more jabs
Olivia Rodrigo, 18, meets US President Joe Biden, 78, to promote youth Covid vaccinations.
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Why I threw my baby to strangers
Naledi Manyoni recalls the moment she threw her daughter from a building set on fire by looters.
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Covid-19 rules: What happens when countries ease restrictions?
As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have others fared when they eased rules?
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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital amid concern over chronic hiccups
The Brazilian president is put under medical observation after reports of abdominal pains.
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Facebook 'expert' feature raises trust concerns
Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members.
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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969
A new film, the Summer of Soul, will explore the Harlem Cultural Festival and why it was forgotten.
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Nicolas Cage's Tiger King TV drama scrapped by Amazon
The Oscar-winning star says the streaming service's executives think the show is "no longer relevant".
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John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs
John Lewis and Waitrose want to make the cuts as part of a shake-up of store management.
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EU unveils sweeping climate change plan
It proposes taxing jet fuel and effectively banning the sale of petrol cars within 20 years.
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Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan bus blast
Beijing says a bomb killed 13 people, but Pakistani officials blame a mechanical failure.
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South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages
Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.
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Sacha Baron Cohen: US politician Roy Moore loses bid to sue over TV stunt
Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show.
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Waterstones to encourage shoppers to wear masks in stores
Bookseller is one of the first major chains to state policy for shops, but its stance attracts a mixed response.
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Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep
Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests.
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North West England leads housing boom with prices up 15%
Official figures show property prices also rising rapidly in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England.
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Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan
Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance.
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Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law
Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.
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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.
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Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak
People living in Australia’s largest city to remain under stay-at-home orders until July 30.
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REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet
The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.
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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus
The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.
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Asian American history teaching rule in US state
Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.
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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box
The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.
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Covid: Masks to remain compulsory on London transport
Sadiq Khan says commuters will be required to wear face coverings on TfL services after 19 July.
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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box
The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
McDonald's owners offer childcare to lure staff
The burger giant's restaurants have been struggling to hire after making staff redundant last year.
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Tokyo 2020: Roger Federer and Johanna Konta withdraw from Olympics
Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and British number one Johanna Konta both pull out of the Tokyo Olympics.
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Firms don't plan to rush back to offices on Monday
Businesses to keep a cautious approach to bringing staff back as Covid restrictions are lifted in England.
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Italy bus driver saves 25 children from vehicle blaze
The bus, taking the teenagers to a summer camp in northern Italy, burst into flames in a tunnel.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hollywood legend laid to rest in Hungary
The birthplace burial comes gives years after the legendary Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99.
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France receives remains of Napoleonic general from Russia
The one-legged skeleton of Charles-Étienne Gudin, who died of gangrene, was found in Russia in 2019.
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South Africa riots: What's happening and why?
The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.
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Spanish TikTok star Darrechi angers many with condom remarks
Naim Darrechi, who has millions of fans, suggested he had deceived women to have unprotected sex.
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Inflation: Used cars and food push US prices higher
Consumer prices in the US rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in June, official data show.
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Cuba protests: Internet sheds light on anger - until it goes dark
Social media played a key role in rare protests, and the government moved quickly to restrict it.
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Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite playing for national rugby team
The former Wallabies fly-half, who was born in New Zealand, has lived in Australia for two decades.
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Confusion for nightclubs over Covid pass policy
The government is being disingenuous by saying its guidance is voluntary, says an industry spokesman.
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South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president.
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Iran unveils state-approved dating app to promote marriage
Authorities are concerned about the Islamic Republic's rising divorce rate and falling birth rate.
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Rubber bullets fired amid South Africa looting
Violence continues following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week.
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Giant goldfish found in Minnesota lake prompts pet-dumping warning
Minnesota pet owners are told not to release goldfish into the wild, where they threaten ecosystems.
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UK banks emerging from pandemic in good health, says report
The latest Bank of England report into financial risks says consumers and firms will still need support.
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The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea
Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given a chance to apply for asylum.
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Why people in Eswatini are calling for change
Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy.
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France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers
Amid a surge of infections, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid.
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Tesla: Elon Musk ‘rather hates’ being company boss
Speaking in court on Monday, the entrepreneur said he prefers spending time on design and engineering.
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Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government
Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties.
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Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death
Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava.
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Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating
Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing.
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Monday, July 12, 2021
Truck driver visa options under discussion
The government mulls how to deal with a lack of drivers amid warnings of food supply problems.
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EU puts its digital tax plan on ice
The EU says suspending the plan will help achieve a global tax deal, but Ireland is still unhappy.
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Covid-19: Dutch PM Rutte 'sorry for easing restrictions too soon'
Infection levels surged to their highest this year after most curbs were lifted three weeks ago.
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Nightclubs and large events advised to ask for vaccine passports
Those attending clubs and other large events should be asked for proof they have had their jabs, says health secretary.
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Virgin Galactic may sell $500m of shares after space success
The company filed to sell up to $500m (£360m) in stock the day after its founder reached the edge of space.
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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction
An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days.
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Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest
Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest.
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Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets
Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy.
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Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff
Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app.
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UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws
US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain.
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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction
An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days.
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Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence
Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence.
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Jordan jails two senior figures convicted of plotting coup
An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal are jailed for 15 years after being convicted of sedition.
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Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike
The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated.
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Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021
Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation.
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Daily Mail: Rothermere family considers bid to take news group private
The family, which owns 28% of the group, is looking to buy the rest of the news organisation.
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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space
The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky.
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G20 finance ministers back deal to tax companies
The plan aims to make companies pay their "fair share" by setting a minimum global tax rate.
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US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination
It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti.
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Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid
More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows.
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Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties
England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley.
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Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final
There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties.
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Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures
Hundreds rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government.
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Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals
Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too.
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Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband
Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband.
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Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits
Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits.
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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space (and back)
Sir Richard Branson flies to nearly 90km above the Earth in his Virgin Galactic rocket plane.
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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space
The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky.
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Georgia: Cameraman dies after attack at anti-Pride march
Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.
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Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini for 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic wins his sixth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 20th men's Grand Slam by fighting back to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini.
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Virgin Galactic: Richard Branson's long, winding path to space
The BBC tracks the long, winding road to Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space.
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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson reaches edge of space
Watch the moment Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached its highest altitude.
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Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa
Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.
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Miami condo collapse: Inside the recovery operation clearing the ruins
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue show how workers are clearing the "enormous" pile of ruins that remains.
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CBI employers group calls for early end to self-isolation rules
The CBI says it would ease staff shortages and help make the economic reopening "confident" rather than "anxious".
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Pope Francis leads prayers from hospital balcony after colon surgery
Francis thanks well-wishers from his hospital balcony following treatment for a colon problem.
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US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar
Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona.
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Euro 2020 final: Which side of England's 'Little Italy' will get to celebrate?
Around one in five people in the town of Bedford is Italian, meaning divided loyalties for the Euros final.
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Miami collapse death toll rises to 86
Eighty-six people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are still missing.
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Australia: New South Wales confirms first Covid-related death in 10 months
A 90-year old woman died in Sydney, as state officials warn of a surge in new infections.
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Portugal orders house arrest for Benfica football club president
Luís Filipe Vieira is being investigated in Portugal for suspected tax fraud and money laundering.
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Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final
Lionel Messi ends his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final.
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Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection
Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.
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The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive
Foreigners are increasingly appearing on YouTube promoting China's narrative on issues like Xinjiang.
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Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution
Elisa Loncón, an indigenous leader, will be one of the main architects of Chile's new constitution.
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Why Canada is reforming indigenous foster care
The residential school legacy has been linked to the overrepresentation of indigenous children in care.
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'I help Indian parents talk about sex'
An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools.
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Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle
Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.
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Electric cars: Man named after service station plans motorway ‘revolution’
A man named after Toddington services on the M1 promises to install hundreds of new charge points for electric vehicles.
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'Flying fish' restock US lakes
Wildlife authorities in Utah have restocked lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane.
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ICYMI: A nail-biting tight rope walk and a tiny cow
Here's a summary of this week's news you might have missed.
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Jovenel Moïse: President's widow speaks for first time
Martine Moïse, who was injured in the attack which killed her husband, speaks for the first time.
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Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority
Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.
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