Egypt tells Elon Musk its pyramids were not built by aliens

Egypt invited the billionaire to visit, after he appeared to tweet support for conspiracy theorists.

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Microsoft 'pauses talks on TikTok US deal'

The tech giant's possible purchase of the China-owned app's US arm were put in doubt by Donald Trump.

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TikTok: Microsoft pauses talks on buying US arm - reports

Plans for the tech giant to buy the China-owned app's US arm were put in doubt by Donald Trump.

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Tropical Storm Isaias nears coronavirus-hit Florida

Forecasters have warned that Tropical Storm Isaias could strengthen into a hurricane.

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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open because of coronavirus concerns

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from the US Open citing safety fears caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Victoria declares state of disaster after spike in cases

The Australian state's premier says "we must go harder" after a surge in new coronavirus infections.

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Coronavirus: Media to be barred from Trump election nomination

Coronavirus health guidelines are cited as the reason for holding this month's vote in private.

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In pictures: Europe swelters under near-record temperatures

Heat wave alerts were issued in several countries as temperatures rose to 40C this weekend.

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Amazon region: Brazil records big increase in fires

Images from space show there were nearly 7,000 in July - a rise of 28% on the same period last year.

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New homes to get 'automatic' permission in England planning shake-up

The housing secretary says “unlocking land” for development will create thousands of jobs.

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New best story on Hacker News: Unbricking a $2k bike with a $10 Raspberry Pi

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Can summer survive America's coronavirus spike?

Visitors have returned to US vacation spots like Cape Cod, but the virus casts a shadow.

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My Money: 'My daughter's therapy costs £5,490 each month'

Matt Hitchcock from Singapore takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nasa SpaceX crew return: Astronauts set for ocean splashdown

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken's SpaceX capsule will make the first crewed US water landing in 45 years.

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Greenback returns: How dollar stores came back to Cuba

The Cuban government is allowing its citizens to use the currency of its ideological enemy.

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Kashmir's open-air classes offer stunning solution to lockdown

Open-air schools provide a welcome respite from Covid-19 restrictions in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Are US cities seeing a surge in violent crime as Trump claims?

President Trump sends federal agents to some US cities to tackle crime, but is there really a spike?

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How would US go about banning TikTok?

Several options exist, from preventing Google and Apple offering the app, to blocking its servers.

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Flirting whales and other stories you may have missed

Whales frolicking in quiet shipping lanes and film fans floating in Venice's first outdoor cinema.

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Barakah: UAE starts up Arab world's first nuclear plant

The plant's name means "blessing" in Arabic - but the UAE's rivals call it a threat to peace.

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COMMENTARY: The Gospel Power of a Bag of Groceries

You've probably never thought about a bag of groceries as having "power."

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Coronavirus: South Korean Shincheonji sect leader arrested

Lee Man-hee, who leads the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, is accused of obstructing contact tracers.

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NBA star bucks trend of kneeling for anthem

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac becomes the first NBA player not to kneel during the national anthem since the league resumed.

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Coronavirus: Millions of Americans set to lose key $600 benefit

US politicians fail to agree on extending the weekly coronavirus aid but talks will continue.

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Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest

Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers.

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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data.

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Coronavirus: More than half of furloughed staff 'back at work'

A think tank suggests 4.5 million are currently furloughed as employers begin contributions today.

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Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US

Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California.

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New best story on Hacker News: Australia to make Facebook, Google pay for news

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Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress.

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How basketball could revive African economies

NBA Africa is looking to launch the African Basketball League in order to boost the economy.

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up.

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Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'

The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market.

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Jet2 to refund customers returning early from Spain

The airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates.

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BA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirs

The retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans.

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Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation.

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US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.

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India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold.

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Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko.

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House prices bounced back in July, says Nationwide

Pent-up demand and the stamp duty holiday boosted prices, but Nationwide warns it could be a false dawn.

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Spanish economy feels pain of coronavirus

France and Italy also see double-digit contractions as the pandemic hits growth across Europe.

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.

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Vietnam records first Covid-19 death

The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city.

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Can Super Rishi save the economy from Covid-19?

Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus?

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Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home

Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely.

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Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says.

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British Airways owner IAG says recovery will not be before 2023

IAG group says recovery will take at least three years as it announces plans to raise billions in new funds.

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NatWest slumps to loss on bad loan provision

The bank has put aside another £2.1bn, expecting more defaults on loans because of the pandemic.

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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks".

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