SolarWinds: Top US prosecutors hit by suspected Russian hack

It is feared hackers may have accessed sensitive legal files during last year's SolarWinds breach.

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Double GB gold in new mixed events

Great Britain kick off a golden Saturday by winning two of the new mixed relay events but there is disappointment for Dina Asher-Smith.

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Tokyo Olympics: The medal winners' flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster

More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games - and have a special significance, with flowers from areas devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Dressel sets world record to win third Tokyo gold

American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee McKeown also win golds.

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Tokyo Olympics: Elaine Thompson-Herah defends 100m title

Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 100m title.

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Tokyo Olympics: Georgia athletes removed from Games after sightseeing trip

Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo.

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Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities

Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas.

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Billie Eilish opens up on internet trolls

Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday.

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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic loses to Pablo Carreno Busta in bronze-medal match

Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

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ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump

A round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

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Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases

Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon.

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The man who 'killed' Pluto

How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet

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Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone?

From hospitality to road haulage, firms say they can't get staff. So are employees now calling the shots?

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'Covid vaccine scammers nearly got me'

Sioban Moore escaped disaster by a whisker after receiving a fake email inviting her for a jab.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor thanks supporters after heart attack

The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay.

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Monzo bank in money laundering rules investigation

Monzo warned investors that the investigation could have a negative impact on the digital bank.

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Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly

A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone.

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

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Amanda Knox claims Matt Damon film Stillwater profits from her life

The director of Stillwater said he was fascinated by Ms Knox's wrongful murder conviction in Italy.

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Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta criticises 'vaccine nationalism'

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says vaccine nationalism is why he wants his country to move towards vaccine production.

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Deadly oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea

Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman.

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Tokyo Olympics: Who are the contenders for Usain Bolt's 100m crown?

For the first time since 2004 an athlete other than Usain Bolt will win the men's Olympic 100m - but who are the contenders for gold?

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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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Australia to return 14 artworks of disputed provenance to India

The National Gallery says their repatriation will "close a very difficult chapter of our history".

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China nuclear: Taishan reactor shut down over damaged fuel rods

The operator says the EPR reactor at Taishan in China is "under control" despite fuel rod concerns.

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Critics praise 'defiant' Billie Eilish album

The teen megastar's second album, Happier Than Ever, gives an unflinching portrayal of global fame.

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Eurozone out of recession after economy grows 2%

Data suggests all economies in the 19-country bloc expanded in the last three months.

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Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts

Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes.

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Djokovic's 'golden Grand Slam' bid thwarted

Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike

The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain.

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British Airways owner IAG to ramp up flights

IAG, which also owns Iberia, says it plans to run at 75% of its 2019 passenger capacity by the end of the year.

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Hong Kong: First person sentenced under security law gets nine years jail

Tong Ying-kit rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's runners form 'mum's club'

Top Kenyan female athletes have been juggling parenting and training for the Tokyo Olympics.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

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First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US

The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Robinhood has a muted stock market debut

Shares in the online trading platform fell in its first day of trading in a lacklustre debut.

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Shareholder dissent grows over Morrison's takeover bid

More shareholders are coming out against a proposed £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain.

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Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

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Bumble to give staff unlimited paid leave

The dating app's policy is subject to manager approval and comes after the firm shut down for a week.

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American Lee takes gold as Biles watches on

American Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold at the Olympics as defending champion Simone Biles watches from the stands after withdrawing to prioritise her mental health.

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Afghanistan Taliban: Flash flooding kills dozens in remote province

At least 60 people die and many are missing in a remote area controlled by Islamist militants.

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Johnny Ventura: Dominican merengue legend dies aged 81

The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend.

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US economic growth 'disappoints' as Covid surges

The world's largest economy grew by 6.5% in the second quarter but fell short of forecasts.

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Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering

Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry

A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fighting escalates despite ceasefire

Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say.

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Israel investigating shooting of Palestinian boy in West Bank

Palestinian officials say soldiers shot the 12-year-old as he travelled in a car in the West Bank.

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Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling

A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor 'stable' after 'heart-related incident' during filming

The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul.

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Netflix US cast and crew must be vaccinated to work

The online streaming firm is the latest company to make Covid jabs mandatory for workers.

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I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says

US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final.

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China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China.

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Drug firm fined for huge price rise that hit NHS

Advanz pushed up the price of thyroid tablet packs more than 10-fold, says the competition watchdog.

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Australia house prices soar at 'unsustainable' rate

Six state capitals have seen record prices for the third quarter in a row, the survey said.

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Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop

The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you".

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Facebook warns growth set to slow 'significantly'

The technology giant said on Wednesday that the third and fourth quarters would see advertising sales drop.

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Dusty Hill: ZZ Top founding bassist dies aged 72

Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades.

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International cruises to restart from UK

Quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from US and EU to UK ports also waived.

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US economic recovery 'making progress', says Fed

Widespread vaccinations have helped boost the economy and employment, the US central bank says.

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Bosnian Serbs defy top UN official Inzko over genocide denial

Ethnic Serb leaders, accused of playing down the Srebrenica massacre, will now boycott parliament.

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Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and his love of Bugattis and Michael Jackson

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, tipped as Equatorial Guinea's next leader, is under sanctions in the UK and France.

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Pedro Castillo: The primary school teacher who became Peru's president

The meteoric rise of leftist Pedro Castillo has shaken Peru's political and business elite.

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Remington: US gunmaker offers $33m to Sandy Hook shooting victims

Victims' families from Sandy Hook elementary school sued Remington for the sale of the rifle.

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Man on scooter steals millions from upmarket Paris jeweller

The middle-aged armed robber targets a store in an upmarket area of the French capital.

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Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic.

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Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes

Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues.

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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse

After the Covid scepticism of her predecessor, Tanzania's President Samia launches a vaccine campaign.

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Sweden charges man over 1988 Iran prison massacre

Hamid Nouri faces trial over the mass execution of detainees during the Iran-Iraq war.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul star collapses on set of Breaking Bad spin-off

The US actor was reportedly rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after being taken ill in New Mexico.

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Tokyo Olympics: Why 'superhuman' Simone Biles could change attitudes to mental health in sport

Athletes discuss Simone Biles' decision to prioritise her mental health at the Tokyo Olympics and how she could change attitudes in sport.

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Housing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn

UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says.

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Sheffield Forgemasters: Ministry of Defence to acquire steel firm

Sheffield Forgemasters will see up to £400m of investment in the next decade, the government says.

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China building nuclear missile silo field, scientists say

A new report based on high-quality satellite images says the site could hold up to 100 silos.

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Cannabis part of the future says tobacco giant

British American Tobacco says its future lies in getting people to switch to nicotine alternatives.

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Honda workers in Swindon to face 'reality check' after it closes

Swindon car plant prepares to stop production on July 30 after 35 years of production.

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Petrol bombs thrown at Cuban embassy in Paris

Cuba's foreign ministry has released surveillance footage of the attack at its embassy in France.

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Star gymnast Biles withdraws from all-around final

American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around final Tokyo Olympics.

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Atlanta spa shootings: Georgia man pleads guilty

Robert Aaron Long, charged with killing eight people in March, says he murdered four of the victims.

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Biles says mental health concerns led to pull out

Simone Biles says she "has to focus on her mental health" after pulling out of the gymnastics women's team final at Tokyo 2020.

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Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting.

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Leverkusen blast: German chemical plant explosion leaves one dead

Officials in Leverkusen say four people are missing and 16 were injured in the blast on Tuesday.

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Dad builds robotic 'exo-skeleton' to help son walk

The French robotics engineer said he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to.

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Vaccine access deepens divide between rich and poor nations

Economic prospects have diverged further due to differing access to Covid vaccines, the IMF says.

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Man in contraption washes up in Florida after trying to run on water

Reza Baluchi was trying to "run" 1,000 miles north, but ended up 30 miles south of his start point.

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Britney Spears officially requests new conservator to replace her father

The star's new lawyer says her father's control of her career is "insane and depressing".

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Tesco offers £1,000 joining bonus for HGV drivers

The supermarket chain is deploying the recruitment tactic amid a shortage in lorry drivers.

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Bid for better bailiffs as pandemic debts rise

A plan is agreed to reduce aggressive debt collection, although charities still want statutory regulation.

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Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting.

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DaBaby's HIV and gay comments 'perpetuate discrimination'

The rapper made false claims about the life expectancy of people with HIV at a US festival.

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Wright wins first ever Olympic surfing medal

Australian surfer Owen Wright marks his comeback from a traumatic brain injury by winning the first ever Olympic medal in surfing.

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Covid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers

Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate.

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Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'

Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team.

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Stain remover demand rises as distancing shrinks

Vanish-maker Reckitt Benckiser says the end of social distancing has led to a focus on appearance.

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Vatican's Cardinal Becciu on trial in $412m fraud case

Cardinal Becciu goes on trial with nine others accused over a London property deal that went sour.

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Tokyo Olympics: Flora Duffy claims historic first gold for Bermuda

With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the least populous nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when Flora Duffy won the triathlon in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka loses to Marketa Vondrousova in women's singles tennis

Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffers a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earns a straight-set win.

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Sri Lanka: World's largest star sapphire cluster found in backyard

The "Serendipity Sapphire" was accidentally found by a gem trader in the Ratnapura region.

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Assam-Mizoram clash: Why are Indian policemen firing at each other?

Policemen from Mizoram and Assam states fired at each other over a contested border.

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Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty

More than 100 people have been arrested since the controversial and widely criticised law came into force.

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China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing.

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UK defence firm bid monitored by government

The government says it will monitor the proposed sale of Ultra Electronics to US equity-owned Cobham.

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German lawyers wrangle over pensioner's WW2 tank in basement

The 84-year-old kept the vehicle in his basement, along with an anti-aircraft gun and a torpedo.

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AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner

Judges praised Meron Hadero's short story The Street Sweep which ends in a "clever twist".

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White House: US to maintain Covid foreign travel restrictions

The White House says current rules will remain due to rising cases and variant transmission.

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Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors feels chip shortage strain

Tata Motors sees losses narrow, but warns that a lack of semiconductors could halve car production.

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Greece seeks spear fisher who killed famous seal

Kostis, a rare Mediterranean monk seal rescued as a pup, is killed by a spear gun.

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Tokyo Olympics: German women's gymnastics team wears full-body suits

Germany's gymnasts wear full-body suits in women's qualification at the Olympics as they continue their stand against the sexualisation of their sport.

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Amazon Bitcoin job ad boosts cryptocurrency surge

News Amazon is hiring a digital-currency expert has helped boost the value of Bitcoin.

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Tunisia: Key moments as political turmoil unfolds

Tunisia's president sacks the PM and the speaker is barred entry to parliament following violent protests.

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Tesco Bank to close all its current accounts

The bank says most of the current accounts have limited activity and are not being used.

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US accused of demonising China in high-level talks

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is the most senior official to visit under Mr Biden.

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Sandstorm swallows city in northwestern China

Dust clouds towered at least 100 metres (330ft) over Dunhuang.

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Ministers consider blocking China's role in UK nuclear power

The move, amid rising tensions with Beijing, could impact the development of a plant in Suffolk.

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Maharashtra: How one city avoided worst of India floods

At least 149 people have died across the Indian state this monsoon season.

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Marlboro maker Philip Morris could stop selling cigarettes in UK

Tobacco giant Philip Morris says the brand could disappear from shops in 10 years' time.

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Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team

The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match.

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Heathrow warns of further fall in passenger numbers

The airport says it could see even fewer travellers in 2021 due to testing requirements and restrictions.

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Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports

There have been more than 1,600 civilian deaths so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise.

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Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report

A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013.

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Tokyo Olympics: Momiji Nishiya wins skateboarding gold at just 13

At the age of 13, Japan's Momiji Nishiya wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's street skateboarding.

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Shares in Chinese online tutoring firms slump after shake-up

It is one of the biggest ever overhauls of China's $120bn private tutoring industry.

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Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45

Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s.

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Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules.

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Tokyo 2020: S Korea TV sorry for using pizza to depict Italy

MBC also used Chernobyl to depict Ukraine and Dracula to show Romania at the Opening Ceremony.

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New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated

Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says.

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Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings.

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Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020

Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims gold.

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Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages

Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C.

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Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list

The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history.

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Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks

The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day.

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Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles

Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more.

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Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked

Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics.

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Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance

Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers.

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Covid: 'I earned less, but spent the same'

A new Couch to Financial Fitness programme aims to help people organise their finances post-pandemic.

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Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise

President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates.

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Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century

PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy.

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Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India

It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

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Government pingdemic response chaotic, say food supply firms

Supply firms are having to fight to keep food on supermarket shelves, an industry body warns.

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Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky

The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway.

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Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93

The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons.

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India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop

A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

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Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned

It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures.

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Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom

Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children.

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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada

Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada.

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Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday.

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The experiences replacing closed High Street stores

Go-karts, bowling alleys and eateries have taken the place of closed retailers on the High Street.

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R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's

The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim.

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Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis

Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style.

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Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present

GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games.

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Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar

With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems.

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Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed

Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship.

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The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot

A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines

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ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes

Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

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LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus

Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus.

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Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes

Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California.

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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures

French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.

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