Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary calls UK travel quarantine 'a shambles'

Michael O'Leary says the UK needs to embrace testing at airports to help revive international travel.

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Coronavirus: Banham Poultry factory Covid-19 outbreak 'has not spread'

Although the number of positive cases has increased staff are being allow to return to work.

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Maxim Znak: Belarus opposition figure 'detained by masked men'

Maxim Znak, 39, is one of the last remaining high-profile opposition figures in Belarus.

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Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh

At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh.

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Moria migrants: Fire destroys Greece's largest camp on Lesbos

Migrants fled with what they could carry as fire spread through the camp on the island of Lesbos.

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Chinese state media accuse Australia of raiding journalists' homes

The state media reports say Australian intelligence agents raided Chinese journalists in June.

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Belarus: Opposition figure 'climbed through car window' to avoid expulsion

Activist Ivan Kravtsov says Maria Kolesnikova tore up her passport to avoid being expelled to Ukraine.

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New best story on Hacker News: Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees during Covid-19

Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees during Covid-19
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US to block key Chinese exports from Xinjiang

Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.

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Oscars: Only diverse films will be considered for best picture

The Academy says at least one main actor must be from an underrepresented racial group.

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Fire breaks out at Greece's largest migrant camp, Moria, on Lesbos

Migrants are being evacuated from the camp as firefighters tackle the large blaze.

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Trump to announce reduction in US troops in Iraq: source

09/08/20 8:36 PM

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US to block key exports from Xinjiang, China

Tension is growing between the US and China over the alleged use of Uighur Muslim forced labour camps.

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Thwaites: 'Doomsday Glacier' vulnerability seen in new maps

Sea and airborne surveys show how Antarctica's mighty Thwaites ice stream can be melted from below.

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Justice dept seeks to defend Trump defamation case

A woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar.

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Kim Kardashian announces end of long-running hit reality show

Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which ran for 14 years, made the family global mega-stars.

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EXCLUSIVE: Wounded US Army vet and lone-survivor of IED says he was used as a 'prop' in anti-Trump 'propaganda'

09/08/20 4:52 PM

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Coronavirus: Oxford University vaccine trial paused after participant falls ill

AstraZeneca describes the pause in its keenly-awaited final clinical trials as routine.

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Amazon: In the cross-hairs of coronavirus and forest fires

People living in the Brazilian Amazon are facing the twin dangers of the coronavirus and forest fires.

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How Sudan's rebel deal offers lifeline for peace

Promises to end the devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile come with a price tag.

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US election 2020: Has Trump kept his promises on the military?

The president pledged to increase military funding and bring US troops home. What has he achieved?

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Nord Stream 2: Why Germany may pull plug on Russian pipeline

The controversial pipeline could be at risk after Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was poisoned.

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India coronavirus: Rumours stall testing in Punjab

People are refusing to get tested in India's Punjab state as rumours fly about the coronavirus.

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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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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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