Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.

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Easyjet: Flyers frustrated at changing quarantine

The airline expects to fly fewer passengers because it says consumer confidence has been dented.

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Royal Mail set for 'material loss' despite jump in parcels

The postal service warns of a "material loss" despite the jump in parcel deliveries during lockdown.

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Belarus protests: Maria Kolesnikova 'detained at Ukraine border'

Maria Kolesnikova is reportedly detained at the border with Ukraine the day after her disappearance.

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Presidential rivals Trump and Biden spar over Covid-19 vaccine

Trump accuses Biden of "reckless rhetoric" while the Democrat questions whether the president can be trusted.

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Tennis Number One Ash Barty pulls out of French Open over coronavirus

The Australian cites health risks and lack of preparation as the reasons she won't be defending her Grand Slam title.

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Rhea Chakraborty: Bollywood speaks up for 'vilified' actor

Several celebrities have spoken up against the 'vilification' of Rhea Chakraborty in the media.

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China takes aim at US 'bullying' of its tech firms

The Chinese government has clashed with America over tech firms and protecting consumers' data.

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Chinese chip giant SMIC 'in shock' after US trade ban threat

SMIC's Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist.

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China says Indian troops fired 'provocative' shots in border dispute

It would be the first time in 45 years shots were fired, breaking an agreement barring firearm use.

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Coronavirus: Up to £3.5bn in furlough cash stolen or paid in error - HMRC

HMRC is reviewing 27,000 "high risk" cases that could have been paid out wrongly or fraudulently.

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Australian journalists flown out of China 'amid diplomatic standoff'

The two journalists from different organisations left due to diplomatic tensions, local media report.

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EU demands release of Belarus political prisoners and warns of sanctions

The strong statement comes after the disappearance of leading opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova.

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Can artificial intelligence create a decent dinner?

By checking what's in your fridge artificial intelligence can create new recipes, but do they work?

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World Trade Organization: How an African head could make a difference

An African has never been at the helm of the global trade body, but that could soon change.

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Government pledges to increase number of affordable homes

A new shared ownership model has been launched to help more people onto the property ladder.

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Wildfires burn through record area in California as blazes continue to spread

The fires have burned through more than two million acres in California so far this year, fire officials say.

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US 2020 Election: Does Joe Biden support defunding the police?

Trump claims his rival wants to take money away from police, but Biden denies supporting the policy.

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Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.

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India's first 'lockdown film' is an edgy thriller

A suspense thriller made at home during the coronavirus lockdown is receiving critical praise.

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'They shot him in cold blood'

Outrage in South Africa over the killing by police of a 16-year-old with Down's syndrome

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Is Italian fashion racist?

Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.

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Australian flying foxes 'among Earth's most mobile mammals'

Australian species roam over massive distances and help the land recover from fire, research finds.

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Jammie Dodgers production under threat as staff revolt

Staff at Burton's Biscuits' Edinburgh plant, which also makes Wagon Wheels, are threatening three strikes.

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South Africa's Clicks beauty stores raided after 'racist' hair advert

The advert showed African hair labelled dry and dull while white hair was described as fine and flat.

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UN calls for inquiry after girls killed in Paraguay raid

Two 11-year-old girls were shot dead in a raid by the Paraguayan security forces on a rebel camp.

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California wildfires: Fires rage across thousands of acres

Officials have blamed a gender reveal party for one of several wildfires raging in the US state of California.

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Nigerian men arrested over German PPE 'scam'

The men are accused of cloning the website of a Dutch company to obtain an order from a German state.

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Beirut blast: 'I love you, don’t leave me'

One family is coming to terms with the death of a brother, and the destruction of its family home.

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Extend furlough scheme 'or risk second wave of job cuts'

Business groups warn of large scale cuts if the job retention scheme is not extended after October.

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Wedding firm increases refunds after watchdog steps in

Bijou Weddings will pay back more to couples whose weddings were cancelled under lockdown, the CMA says.

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Belarus protests: Maria Kolesnikova 'detained by masked men'

Maria Kolesnikova - a leading opposition figure - was reportedly bundled away by men in black.

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Hong Kong protests: Police tackle 12-year-old girl to the ground

Police say she took part in an illegal gathering but she says she was just buying school supplies.

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Rohingya crisis: Nearly 300 refugees land in Indonesia after months at sea

Nearly 300 people come ashore in Indonesia, describing a perilous six-month voyage from Bangladesh.

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Daniel Prude: Rochester mayor vows to reform police

There was a fifth night of protests in Rochester, New York over the death of black man Daniel Prude.

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Djokovic 'extremely sorry' for hurting line judge

Novak Djokovic apologises for hitting a line judge with a ball at the US Open, saying he is "extremely sorry for creating her such stress".

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Primark post-lockdown sales head for £2bn

Owner AB Foods says the High Street chain's sales since reopening have been stronger than expected.

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California wildfires: Gender reveal party blamed for fire

Authorities say a "pyrotechnic device" at the event started one of several blazes in the state.

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Coronavirus: India overtakes Brazil in Covid-19 cases

India, which has been adding record daily totals, now has the world's second-highest tally.

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Tokyo Olympics: Games will go ahead 'with or without Covid', says IOC VP

The vice-president of the IOC said the Tokyo Olympics would be the "Games that conquered Covid".

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Covid: Australia hopes to roll out almost 85 million vaccine doses

The government says it has made a deal to produce two Covid-19 vaccines, provided trials are successful.

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Jiri Menzel: Oscar winning Czech director dies at 82

The director, awarded for Closely Watched Trains, died aged 82 after battling serious health issues.

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Brexit: Ministers plan laws overriding part of withdrawal deal

No 10 calls it a "standby" in case EU trade talks fail, as the PM issues an October deadline for a deal.

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Delhi metro: India's largest subway reopens after Covid-19 shutdown

India's largest rapid transport system resumes services even as case numbers increase.

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Hungary: Protesters rally against university 'takeover' in Budapest

Demonstrators say a government-selected board will ruin the autonomy of a top arts university.

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