UK inflation rises to 1% in June as lockdown eases

The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 1% in July from 0.6% in June, official figures show.

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China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha

More than 100,000 people are also evacuated as the worst flooding in decades hits the region.

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

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South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new 'crisis'

Bars and museums in and around Seoul are closed amid warnings of an impending virus crisis.

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Trump campaign Russia contacts were 'grave threat', says Senate report

A Republican-led Senate committee says the Trump campaign's Russia links were an intelligence threat.

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Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?

Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023.

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Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?

Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023.

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US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee

Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden.

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Chrystia Freeland named Canada's first female finance minister

The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September.

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Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful

How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies.

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change.

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Somali hotel raid: 'How I survived my fourth siege'

An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed

Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year.

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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports.

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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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Pizza Express to close 73 outlets hitting 1,100 jobs

The chain says it has cut a deal to stay afloat as coronavirus continues to buffet the economy.

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'I'm very anxious about getting back to work'

Charities say thousands who have been shielding may have to choose between a job and their health.

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Beirut blast: Born without a father

Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever.

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Former Chancellor Javid returns to JP Morgan

Mr Javid quit as chancellor in February after refusing to sack his advisers.

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Democratic National Convention: What you missed on day one

Eva Longoria, Megan Rapinoe and Biden's singing grandchildren - how Democrats tried to hook the at-home audience.

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Wuhan coronavirus: From silent streets to packed pools

Images of crowds at a waterpark festival show how far the city has moved on from its January lockdown.

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Pandit Jasraj: A ‘huge pillar of Indian music has fallen’

The vocalist died at his home in the US after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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M&S to cut 7,000 jobs over next three months

The High Street retailer says the coronavirus pandemic has meant a "material shift in trade".

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Michelle Obama: Trump is 'wrong president' for US

Michelle Obama speaks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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Citibank sues for $176m payment made in error

Citigroup says the over-payment to hedge fund Brigade was due to an "operational mistake".

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Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China

The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t.

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Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China

The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t.

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Democratic convention: Trump clearly over his head - Michelle Obama

"Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," says the ex-first lady in an emotional message.

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Former CIA officer charged with spying for China

It is the latest espionage arrest at a time of growing tension between Washington and Beijing.

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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct.

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China defends detention of Uighur model in Xinjiang

Merdan Ghappar sent video and texts about life in Xinjiang's secretive detention system to his family.

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Rafik Hariri tribunal: Verdict due over assassination of Lebanon ex-PM

Four men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack.

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Bill Morneau: Canada finance minister quits amid charity probe

Bill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM.

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US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs

The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner.

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Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar

The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's former king confirmed to be in UAE

Juan Carlos, now linked to a corruption probe, has been in the Gulf country for two weeks, palace says.

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Ryanair cuts flights as EU virus rates hit bookings

The airline said activity for September and October "notably weakened" over the past 10 days.

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US tightens restrictions on Huawei computer chip access

The actions will aim to stop the firm buying computer chips made using US tech, even if they are made abroad.

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Ryanair cuts flights as EU virus rates hit bookings

The airline said activity for September and October "notably weakened" over the past 10 days.

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