Why US firms shouldn't 'freak out' yet over Hong Kong

As US President Donald Trump targets China over Hong Kong, companies advised to "wait and see".

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Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born

Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies.

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Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say

Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son.

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New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears

The paper warns the city's new security law is undermining Hong Kong as a global media hub.

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UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'

China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks.

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Tommy Tuberville defeats former AG Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff election

07/14/20 6:41 PM

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Trump says he has ended preferential treatment for Hong Kong

The president says he has also signed a bill to impose sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong.

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'Men didn't understand my medicated tampon business'

Valentina Milanova launched a tampon with built-in pain relief to take on the multinationals.

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Coronavirus chaos: Inside South Africa's 'hospitals of horrors'

A BBC investigation exposes chronic failures in the health system in one of the poorest areas.

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Coronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing?

With no clear path to reopening, New York's boxing gyms fear they may never return after the pandemic.

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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there?

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Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry

The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods.

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Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza

The location of ruler Axayácatl's palace was later used by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.

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Ghislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing

The British socialite denies grooming underage girls for the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes

He is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, rape and making girls marry militants.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes

At least four Azeri troops die in two days of clashes with Armenia.

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Jenny Hocking: The Australian historian who took on the Palace and won

Australia's PM was sacked in 1975 under a murky legal decision which has only now been fully revealed.

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Coronavirus: Britain faces tax rises or spending cuts, OBR warns

The Office for Budget Responsibility warns of more austerity as the economy is set to shrink 12.4% in 2020.

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Ocado says switch to online shopping is permanent

The online grocer saw "years of growth in months" amid the lockdown and says the retail world has changed.

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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods?

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Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa

Law enforcement agencies are battling to break foreign-linked criminal syndicates.

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Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49

He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels.

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US Supreme Court allows federal executions to resume

The court clears the way for the first executions of federal prisoners in 17 years.

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UK economy shrinks by one-fifth under lockdown

The UK's economy shrank by 19.1% in the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics says.

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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump

Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn.

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Gough Whitlam: Queen not told in advance of Australia PM's sacking, letters show

Her representative dismissed Gough Whitlam without telling her first, newly released letters show.

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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump

Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn.

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Brazil: Outrage over São Paulo policeman stepping on woman's neck

Pictures are broadcast on TV showing a police officer stepping on the neck of a black woman.

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Coronavirus: HK Disneyland to close one month after reopening

The Hong Kong theme park will shut its gates after a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

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Roger Stone joins 'Hannity' for his first TV interview since his prison sentence was commuted by President Trump. Tune in to Fox

07/13/20 5:47 PM

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Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike

The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.

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After a 25-year absence, Ford unveils the reborn Bronco with retro styling and off-road tech

07/13/20 5:12 PM

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Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'

Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games.

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French man accused of molesting hundreds of children dies in Indonesia

Francois Camille Abello, 65, died in a suspected suicide in his cell in Jakarta, police say.

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Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes

Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19.

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Jewish Graves Vandalized in Europe’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery

Dozens of graves in what is believed to be the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe were vandalized last week, sparking an outcry in the Jewish community.

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Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes

Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19.

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Wearing masks in shops a 'reasonable' measure, says Waterstones boss

James Daunt says making masks compulsory in England would be acceptable if it reassures people.

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Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years

On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit.

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Xinjiang: Rubio and Cruz hit with tit-for-tat China sanctions

The move comes after the US sanctions Chinese officials for Beijing's actions in Xinjiang.

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Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham's Serge Aurier, shot dead in France

Christopher Aurier dies in hospital after being shot in the French city of Toulouse.

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Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output

Opec ministers are meeting this week amid signs of growing energy demand as coronavirus lockdowns ease.

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Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27

Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley.

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Quiz suspends supplier amid exploitation claims

The fast-fashion firm is the latest to face allegations of poor working condition at its suppliers.

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'Lockdown brought out the workaholic in me'

A personal trainer, an advertising agency worker and a musician share their experiences of burnout.

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Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59

The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies aged 59.

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Dead Seoul mayor accused of sexual harassment

The alleged victim said the harassment included the mayor of Seoul sending semi-naked pictures.

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Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, dies aged 57

The actress and wife of John Travolta died after a "two-year battle with breast cancer", he says.

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