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Coronavirus: Transport giant First warns of 'uncertain' future

The Aberdeen-based bus and train operator sees a huge fall in passengers, and losses of more than £150m.

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Parisian graffiti artist accused of rape and sexual assault

A group of 25 women file a complaint against the man, known for his tag "love runs the streets".

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Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew

Dozens are hurt as clashes erupt in Belgrade over restrictions imposed after a big rise in cases.

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Boohoo launches independent review of UK suppliers

The online fashion chain's move follows reports of poor working conditions at a factory in Leicester.

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The anonymous letters providing solace during the pandemic

How libraries in Colombia came up with a way of providing comfort to readers during the lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Budget airline AirAsia's future in ‘significant doubt’

Asia's biggest budget carrier faces uncertainties due to the pandemic, auditor Ernst & Young has warned.

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Alex Pullin: Australian world-champion snowboarder dies - reports

Alex Pullin, Australia's flagbearer at the 2014 Winter Olympics, died while spearfishing, local media says.

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Hong Kong security law: Beijing security office opens in Hong Kong

Mainland agents based in the office can, under a new law, investigate Hong Kongers for security crimes.

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Coronavirus: Spain's holiday islands shake off party image

After experiencing life without tourism, some want to change the way the Balearic islands work.

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Chief Justice John Roberts hospitalized last month after fall near home, Supreme Court confirms

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Coronavirus: Moguls and lobbyists get millions in government aid

Kanye West's apparel brand, Jared Kushner's family and Donald Trump's lawyer were among the recipients.

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JK Rowling joins 150 public figures decrying 'cancel culture'

The letter, also signed by Malcolm Gladwell and Gloria Steinem, denounces "a vogue for public shaming".

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Coronavirus: The tenants enduring Australia's toughest lockdown

The police-enforced lockdown of nine housing towers in Melbourne is sparking community anger.

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What unites young people against Obama and Trump

The push to bring down memorials has renewed criticisms of "cancel culture" from current and past presidents.

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How the US caught flashy Nigerian Instagrammers 'with $40m'

Dubai has extradited "mrwoodbery" and "hushpuppi" to the US to face cyber money fraud charges.

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FBI director: China is 'greatest threat' to US

China is working be the world's superpower "by any means necessary," Christopher Wray said.

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Dakota Access Pipeline: Judge suspends use of key oil link

The pipeline, which protesters fought against, is ordered to conduct a fresh environmental review.

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Daily Mirror owner Reach to cut 550 jobs as sales fall

Reach, which also owns the Daily Express, says revenues have dropped 30% during the pandemic.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.

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India coronavirus: Life-saving Covid-19 drugs sold on Delhi black market

Desperate Indian families searching for remdesivir are paying excessive sums to black market dealers.

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Colombia fuel tanker inferno kills seven and injures dozens

The accident happened as people tried to siphon fuel from the overturned lorry on the north coast.

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TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’

The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.

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TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’

The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.

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Coronavirus: Japan's household spending slumps at record rate

Consumers spent 16.2% less in May compared to a year earlier as lockdown measures kept them at home.

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Stephanie Winston Wolkoff: Melania Trump's former aide to publish book

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has claimed she was "thrown under the bus" by the White House.

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Coronavirus: Japan's household spending slumps at record rate

Consumers spent 16.2% less in May compared to a year earlier as lockdown measures kept them at home.

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Hong Kong: Facebook, Google and Twitter among firms 'pausing' police help

Twitter and Telegram also put a halt to processing data requests, but Apple has not commented.

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Workers not eligible for furlough: "It's been very stressful'

Workers are missing out on furlough because of their employment terms, and many are on minimum wage.

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Vouchers of up to £5,000 for home insulation

The chancellor will announce £2bn of grants to fund energy-saving projects for homeowners in England.

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HSBC glitch led to thousands of small business loans in the wrong name

HSBC customer Cesar Basanta has had to wait weeks to agree a £50,000 bounce back loan for his firm.

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Coronavirus: 'Confused picture' as some salons unable to open

Plans to reopen hair salons without the wider beauty industry in Wales are described as "ridiculous".

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Coronavirus: Spanish study casts doubt on herd immunity

A Lancet study estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population has developed antibodies.

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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.

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Coronavirus: Disease detectives track an invisible culprit

They're working frantically to stop the pandemic spreading. And sometimes that means some awkward conversations.

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Coronavirus: China's workers and graduates fear for their future

As Beijing focuses on state-owned companies, workers at smaller firms are being hit hard by the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: How fast is it spreading in Africa?

There are fears that the number of cases is growing rapidly, so what are the key trends?

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'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers

Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.

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Ennio Morricone: Oscar-winning composer dies aged 91

The Italian composer who wrote famous scores for Spaghetti Westerns has died in Rome aged 91.

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Boohoo investigates supplier over poor conditions

The firm vows to take action amid reports staff in Leicester are underpaid and not socially distancing.

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Pret A Manger to shut 30 outlets as job cuts loom

The coffee chain will also cut jobs at its other outlets due to the coronavirus downturn in trading.

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Suspected drug plane bursts into flames in Mexico after highway landing

The small jet is engulfed by fire and thick black smoke after the landing in southern Mexico.

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Ennio Morricone: Oscar-winning Italian film composer dies aged 91

The prolific composer's credits included the "spaghetti" Westerns that made Clint Eastwood a star.

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South Korea rejects US extradition request over child abuse website

A Seoul court says the man behind a massive child sexual abuse website could help future investigations.

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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan

The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.

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Lloyds boss António Horta-Osório to step down next year

As well as announcing António Horta-Osório's departure, Lloyds has also appointed a new chairman.

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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan

The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.

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