Taiwan probes two executives for security law breaches over China meddling claims

Taiwan is investigating two executives at a Hong Kong-listed company on suspicion of violating the National Security Act, Taiwan's official Central News Agency said on Tuesday, after they were named in a report about Chinese meddling.

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Former White House lawyer must testify in impeachment probe, judge rules

Former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, a federal judge ruled on Monday, rejecting the administration's assertion of immunity for officials by declaring that "no one is above the law."

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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.

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U.S. judge backs House subpoena for former Trump aide's testimony

In a stinging setback to President Donald Trump, a judge ruled on Monday that former White House counsel Don McGahn must comply with a congressional subpoena as lawmakers pursue an impeachment inquiry, rejecting the administration's assertion of immunity for such officials by declaring "no one is above the law."

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.

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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid

Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".

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What links street protests around the world?

This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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'Poison' of anti-Semitism has taken root in UK's Labour: Chief Rabbi

The poison of anti-Semitism "sanctioned from the top" has taken root in Britain's opposition Labour Party, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said in an article published on Monday, warning the "soul of our nation is at stake" in next month's election.

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Black Friday sales offer few real discounts says Which?

The consumer group says it found just one in 20 offers were cheaper than at other times of the year.

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Uber: Three views on the loss of its London licence

The BBC spoke to three London-based customers and drivers about their experiences with the firm.

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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New best story on Hacker News: Tell HN: Google should drop Quora from search results

Tell HN: Google should drop Quora from search results
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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.

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U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL who was convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq and later won the support of President Donald Trump.

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.

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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

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New best story on Hacker News: How does a video codec work?

How does a video codec work?
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China's secret 'brainwashing' camps

Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished.

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Uruguay election: tight race between left and right as vote count begins

Uruguay's presidential candidates were neck-and-neck as early vote count data trickled in on Sunday night in a run-off vote between the liberal ruling party and a resurgent conservative opposition that had been favorite to clinch victory.

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Hong Kong democrats romp to local election landslide after months of protests

Hong Kong's democrats romped to a landslide and symbolic majority in district council elections after residents turned out in record numbers on Sunday to vote following six months of anti-government protests in the embattled city.

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Lebanese protesters clash with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in downtown Beirut

Clashes broke out between anti-government demonstrators and supporters of the Shi'ite movements Hezbollah and Amal in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, early on Monday, live footage on Lebanese television channels showed, as tensions escalated when demonstrators blocked a main bridge downtown.

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Both UK parties are peddling fantasies, says former PM Blair

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn are peddling fantasies before a Dec. 12 election, former British leader Tony Blair will say on Monday, offering his support to "mainstream" politicians.

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Media mogul Bloomberg enters U.S. presidential race, takes aim at Trump

Billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of America's largest city, jumped into the race for the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination on Sunday as a moderate with deep pockets unabashedly aiming to beat fellow New Yorker Donald Trump in the November 2020 election.

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Bloomberg News will not investigate Michael Bloomberg or Democratic rivals

Bloomberg News said on Sunday it will not investigate its founder and former New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, after he launched his candidacy for the Democratic primaries, continuing a policy of limiting coverage of its top executive. 

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U.S. defense secretary fires Navy chief over handling of SEAL saga

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top civilian after losing confidence in him over his handling of the high-profile case of a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Sunday.

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U.S. defense secretary fires Navy chief over handling of SEAL saga

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top civilian after losing confidence in him over his handling of the high-profile case of a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Sunday.

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