New front opens in Australian bushfires, power cut to thousands

Electricity firms cut off power to thousands of people, more than 100 schools were closed and residents in high risk regions sought shelter on Wednesday as Australia's devastating bushfires opened up a new front.

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Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania

Three men die in little over a month in Romania, home to Europe's biggest brown bear population.

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'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive'

A film shot by a father and son, while in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, is shown at human rights film festivals in Europe.

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Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic

Tenia Lestari leads a network of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the coral reefs and recycle what they find.

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UK workers 'fake sickies to avoid going to work'

A BBC survey about morals in the UK finds 40% of adults would call in sick if they needed a break.

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Impeachment inquiry witnesses undercut claims of 'quid pro quo,' 'bribery' and 'cover-up'

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U.S. Senate unanimously passes Hong Kong rights bill backing protesters

The U.S. Senate, in a unanimous vote, passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at protecting human rights in Hong Kong amid a crackdown on a pro-democracy protest movement that has gripped the Chinese-ruled financial center for months.

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New best story on Hacker News: How to recognize AI snake oil [pdf]

How to recognize AI snake oil [pdf]
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Syrian air defences thwart Israeli attack over Damascus - SANA

Syrian air defences thwarted an Israeli attack early on Wednesday over the capital Damascus and downed several missiles fired by Israel, Syrian state news agency SANA reported, quoting a military source.

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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.

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How to buy an Instagram following

The growing marketplace for buying fake followers on the social media site.

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Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere

Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home.

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive

The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced.

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'Couldn't believe what I was hearing': White House aides testify in impeachment probe

Senior U.S. officials told impeachment investigators in Congress on Tuesday they were concerned by President Donald Trump's effort to get Ukraine to investigate a political rival, with one White House official calling it a “shock.”

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A hospital and clean water: China on the charm offensive in Sri Lanka

Amid the lush paddy fields of central Sri Lanka, a large, state-of-the-art hospital rises between the cranes and cement mixers.

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Human rights situation in Nicaragua 'critical,' regional body says

The Organization of American States said on Tuesday that Nicaragua was experiencing a "critical human rights situation" that had upset the country's constitutional order, following President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on opponents.

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U.N. rights office urges Iran to rein in security forces at protests

The U.N. human rights office voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the Iranian security forces' use of live ammunition against demonstrators and urged authorities to rein in its use of force to disperse protests sparked by a hike in fuel prices.

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Ethiopia's Sidama vote on autonomy in latest test for restive regions

Ethiopia's Sidama people vote on self-determination in a referendum on Wednesday closely watched by other restive ethnic groups also seeking more autonomy since reforms by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shook up the national power balance.

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Syrian air defenses thwart hostile targets in the capital Damascus: state media

Syrian air defenses thwarted hostile targets on Wednesday above the capital Damascus and downed several missiles, state media reported.

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Brazilian judge orders arrest of former Paraguayan President Cartes

A Brazilian judge has issued an arrest warrant for former Paraguayan President vin a new phase of the "Car Wash" probe, targeting black-market money dealers, according to a Justice statement on Tuesday.

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How China plans to lead the computer chip industry

China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle.

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Mozilla CEO: 'Don't hide things from your workers'

Mozilla boss Mitchell Baker says "don't hide things - even the scary, risky things" from your staff.

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The women removing landmines in Afghanistan

Fatima and Fiza are part of the first all-female team helping to make Bamiyan province mine free.

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'Still a lot of water to go down this creek': reaction to Trump impeachment hearing

The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee held its third day of public hearings on Tuesday in an impeachment inquiry examining President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, with four witnesses testifying on two panels.

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Freelancers should be paid higher minimum wage, says think tank

A higher rate would insulate workers from some of the risk they face, according to think tank Demos

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Amazon and eBay criticised for 'unsafe toys'

A Which? investigation found toys listed on both sites which appeared to have been declared unsafe by the EU.

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Dubai Air Show: Emirates boss says he took too long to accept climate crisis

Emirates' president Sir Tim Clark says climate change activists helped airlines focus on the need to act.

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Is shopping at Primark really a way to be greener?

The High Street chain says shopping in-store harms the environment less than buying online.

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Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking

Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet.

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Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis

Meet the Hongkongers, mainlanders and families being torn apart by the fight for Hong Kong's identity.

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China says Hong Kong courts have no power to rule on face mask ban

China’s top legislature said Hong Kong courts have no power to rule on the constitutionality of legislation under the city's Basic Law, which includes a proposed ban on face masks, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

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Sermons with saline: Hong Kong pastor offers protesters aid, prayers

Wearing cross and clerical collar, Hong Kong pastor Alan Keung says he brings God's love to the masses in a different way these days, using saline to wash away tear gas fired at crowds of protesters on tumultuous streets, or helping injured police.

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