Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years

The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge.

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The woman who wants to make kids better with money

Louise Hill is the founder of GoHenry, which provides prepaid debit cards for children.

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Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19.

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New best story on Hacker News: Do not remain nameless to yourself (1966)

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Coronavirus: I trust people's sense on face masks - Gove

Minister Michael Gove says he does not think face coverings should be mandatory in shops in England.

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Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque

The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a mosque.

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Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

The ban on alcohol is lifted for non-Muslims, while the apostasy law and public flogging are scrapped.

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Hong Kong: Opposition primaries draw thousands despite security law fears

Hundreds of thousands of people vote despite fears that doing so may breach a new security law.

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Coronavirus: Primark says no to £30m job retention bonus

The retailer will not apply for the state-funded scheme that pays to keep furloughed staff.

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Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state

The run-off election is seen as a fierce liberal-conservative battle for the country's future.

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Roger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe

Ex-US special counsel Robert Mueller intervenes after President Trump commutes an aide's jail term.

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Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time

US President Trump is seen wearing a face mask for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages

The writer for host Tucker Carlson posted highly offensive messages online under the name CharlesXII.

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2 Texas police officers killed in line of duty, chief says

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My Money: 'Instead of the holiday buffet, it's egg and toast at home'

Priya Aiyer from Kent takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy

Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis.

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public

The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.

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Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving

As China enforces new restrictions, some are turning to their British National (Overseas) passport.

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Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed

On 8 June protesters set up a police-free protest zone in the city. Less than a month later, it had been dismantled.

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Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within

Colleagues say Ivan Safronov's arrest for spying is absurd and it has prompted talk of "spy mania".

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Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record?

On 7 June, an astonishing 117 murders were recorded, making it the most violent day of the year so far.

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Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines

Spiritual care workers have been thrust onto the frontlines in new ways during this global pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak

The desperate search for a cure has led people to 'harmful and ineffective' alternatives online.

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South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'

The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership.

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Shark kills teenage surfer in Australia's New South Wales

Nearby by surfers rushed to his aid but first aid efforts on the beach failed to save his life.

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Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre

World leaders address a memorial ceremony for the atrocity that saw 8,000 Muslim men killed.

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ICYMI: 'Twin' elephants and balloon-powered internet

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Jada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship'

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were talking on her Facebook chat show Red Table Talk.

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Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest

Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings.

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Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term

Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison.

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Roger Stone reacts to President Trump's clemency decision

President Trump has commuted his former adviser's prison term, which had been due to begin next week.

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'Our Irish island is the last stop before America'

A couple from Dublin has set up home on Great Blasket Island off the cost of County Kerry.

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Coronavirus: Thrifty Germany takes on debt to rescue arts

Germany pours money into the arts as cultural life takes a battering from coronavirus.

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Trump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America?

This court has been billed the most conservative in modern history. But does it vote that way?

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Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America

Argentina has been singled out for success but the situation could not be more different in Brazil.

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Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman's struggle to avoid mastectomy

A Zimbabwean woman is campaigning to get the machine fixed to avoid a mastectomy.

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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier

The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday.

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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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Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle

We speak to the man who created the character of Villanelle, author Luke Jennings.

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Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens

Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera.

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President Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before prison term set to begin

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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier

The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday.

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Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence

The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly.

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Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future

One is a Catholic social conservative, the other a pro-LGBT mayor. Who will win on Sunday?

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Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre 25 years on - in pictures

Bosnian Serb and Serbian units systematically murdered 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica in July 1995.

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Naya Rivera: Glee star likely drowned in tragic accident, police say

Naya Rivera was reported missing after going on a boating trip with her four-year-old son.

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Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 July 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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