New best story on Hacker News: Factorio 1.0

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Coronavirus: 'Serious mistakes' made over Ruby Princess outbreak

An Australian inquiry is highly critical of the authorities' handling of the Ruby Princess outbreak.

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Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers

Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection.

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The students risking it all to challenge the Thai monarchy

In Thailand, criticising the royal family can mean secret trials and long prison sentences.

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Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike

Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.

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Coronavirus: Can I get travel insurance and what are my travel rights?

France and the Netherlands have been added to the list of UK quarantine countries.

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Eurotunnel warns travellers not to turn up without a booking

The firm says customers trying to return early from France must have a booking to travel.

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New Zealand extends Auckland ‘lockdown’ for 12 days

The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases.

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Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks

The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered.

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What to expect as China-US trade talks resume

The two economic superpowers have seen tensions rise considerably since their last negotiations.

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

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Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400

The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries.

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

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'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest

The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated.

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US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising

The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

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New best story on Hacker News: Epic Games has filed legal papers in response to Apple [pdf]

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France to be added to UK quarantine countries

People returning from the Netherlands and Malta from Saturday will also have to self-isolate.

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Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn

The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials.

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Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians

The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings.

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The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family

An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.

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Beirut blast: Picking up the pieces of a shattered city

The destruction goes for miles, but Beirutis are slowly picking up the pieces in a broken city.

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Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?

Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.

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Robots go their own way deep in the ocean

Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.

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National Express to use jobs bonus to cut bus fares

The government's job retention bonus scheme will be used to cut fares in the West Midlands and Dundee.

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Coronavirus: Price cap plan for funerals shelved by CMA

A long-running investigation finds the sector is not working well for grieving families.

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Spanish region bans smoking over coronavirus risk

Experts say the risk of transmission is higher because droplets are projected when exhaling smoke.

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FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns booing as players took a knee

FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns the "disgusting" booing of players kneeling during the national anthem by some home fans before an MLS game.

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Tui: Holiday bookings for next summer jump 145%

The travel giant makes a £1bn loss in three months - but says summer bookings for 2021 are up 145%.

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US Says Iran briefly Seizes Oil Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., a U.S. military official said Thursday.

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US calls for shower rules to be eased after Trump hair complaints

The US calls for rules to be eased after Donald Trump complained of issues washing his hair.

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China launches 'Clean Plate' campaign against food waste

Some local restaurants have been urged to limit the number of dishes diners can order.

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Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers

A safari group sailing near Dana Point in southern California came across a travelling pod of dolphins.

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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban

The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.

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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban

The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.

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New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported

The country's biggest city, Auckland, is back in lockdown after a family cluster emerged.

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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut

The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.

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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut

The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.

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US holds off on threatened tariff hike in EU Airbus fight

The US will maintain import duties on $7.5bn worth of items including French cheese and whiskies.

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Belarus election: Second Belarus protester dies as UN sounds alarm

Protesters accuse police of brutality in the wake of Sunday's disputed presidential election.

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Americans, go home: Tension at Canada-US border

Fears about spikes in US Covid-19 cases have led to some hostility between Canadians and Americans.

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What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves

As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.

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Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious

The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences of the incident could be wide-ranging

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Coronavirus in India: Did men do more housework during lockdown?

Some hope the pandemic will prove a lasting leveller for gender relations in the domestic setting.

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The millions being made from cardboard theft

With the global market for recycled cardboard worth billions of dollars, it is attracting criminals.

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Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor

Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference – and a living.

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Sumner Redstone: US media mogul dies aged 97

His influential entertainment empire included ViacomCBS and Paramount Pictures.

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How to find a job in a recession

Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at how you can make yourself more employable in these tough times.

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Mauritius oil spill: Rush to pump out oil before ship breaks

The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, and has leaked oil into the ocean.

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Belarus election: Police beat protesters as EU condemns vote

Police are accused of brutality as the EU says Sunday's election was "neither free nor fair".

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