Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave'

Its Catalonia region closes its nightlife as other nations eye increases in new infections warily.

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Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women

Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention.

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German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel

The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire.

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France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide

The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence".

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Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV

The Bangladeshi man criticised the treatment of undocumented workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments

White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture".

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South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis

Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US.

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ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more

The stories you may have missed this week.

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Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US

The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical.

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Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of attendance restriction amid coronavirus pandemic

07/24/20 5:49 PM

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Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances.

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Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black.

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Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next?

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WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

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Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end.

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By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

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Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk

The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online sales.

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Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990.

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Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci throws first pitch of US baseball season

The US' leading expert in infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, opens the US baseball season with a ceremonial throw.

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Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay

The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis.

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Former Concentration Camp Guard Convicted in Germany

A German court on Thursday convicted a 93-year-old former SS private of being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp, where he served as a guard in the final months of World War II. He was given a two-year suspended sentence.

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Chicago pulls Columbus statue from Grant Park overnight: reports

07/24/20 1:30 AM

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What will it take to stop India's police brutality?

Two recent cases have once again highlighted the problem of police brutality in the country.

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China Tells US to Close Consulate in Chengdu in Growing Spat

China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk to their lowest level in decades.

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New best story on Hacker News: Who still needs the office? U.S. companies start cutting space

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China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu

07/23/20 10:57 PM

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Retail sales continue to bounce back in June

Sales rose by 13.9%, said the Office for National Statistics, with demand boosted by food shops.

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US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move

The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston.

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Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers

The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque.

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Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand

Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy.

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Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit

A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness.

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Coronavirus: New face covering rules come into force in England

Customers in shops, banks, post offices and takeaways are among those who must now wear masks.

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What is redundancy, who can be made redundant and what are my rights?

As thousands of job losses owing to coronavirus are announced, here is a guide to your financial entitlements.

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all.

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IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world.

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Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash.

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Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'

Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange.

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Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown.

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Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it?

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Hiker stranded for 40 hours in the desert films himself

Robert Ringo fell and broke his leg on a hike and did not have a way to communicate.

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Coronavirus: Ministers urged to end face coverings 'confusion'

The government has been accused of mixed messages over whether the masks should be worn in takeaways.

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China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'

The researcher lied about her military background, the FBI says, amid a row over Chinese consulates.

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official.

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Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus

No-one has officially died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers.

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