Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

Lionel Messi ends his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final.

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Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection

Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.

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The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive

Foreigners are increasingly appearing on YouTube promoting China's narrative on issues like Xinjiang.

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Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution

Elisa Loncón, an indigenous leader, will be one of the main architects of Chile's new constitution.

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Why Canada is reforming indigenous foster care

The residential school legacy has been linked to the overrepresentation of indigenous children in care.

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'I help Indian parents talk about sex'

An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools.

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Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle

Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.

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Electric cars: Man named after service station plans motorway ‘revolution’

A man named after Toddington services on the M1 promises to install hundreds of new charge points for electric vehicles.

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'Flying fish' restock US lakes

Wildlife authorities in Utah have restocked lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane.

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ICYMI: A nail-biting tight rope walk and a tiny cow

Here's a summary of this week's news you might have missed.

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Jovenel Moïse: President's widow speaks for first time

Martine Moïse, who was injured in the attack which killed her husband, speaks for the first time.

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Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

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Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies

Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra.

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Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19

The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus.

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Jonathan Coleman: Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter

Tributes are paid to the "giant of radio" who passed away on Friday.

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Charlottesville removes Robert E Lee statue that sparked deadly rally

The statue of General Robert E Lee, and another of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, will be put into storage.

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US heatwave: California and Nevada brace for record-breaking temperatures

California's Death Valley matches what may be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded.

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Charlottesville set to remove Robert E Lee statue that sparked rally

The statue of Robert E Lee was at the centre of 2017 protests that turned deadly in Charlottesville.

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Bangladesh factory fire: Owner arrested after blaze kills 52

Eight face murder charges, and a separate inquiry into child labour at the factory is also launched.

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Venezuela: Battles rage between police and gangs in Caracas

Security forces search for gang leaders after two days of fighting in the capital Caracas.

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Grizzly bear shot dead after killing woman in Montana

Leah Davis Lokan, 65, was on a mountain biking trip when she was attacked by the bear.

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Kem Ley: A shooting that shook Cambodia

Kem Ley, a Cambodian political commentator, was murdered five years ago, but his legacy lives on.

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Covid origins: Scientists weigh up evidence over virus's origins

Researchers aim to "set the record straight" on how the virus transferred from bats into humans.

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Sulli Deals: The Indian Muslim women 'up for sale' on an app

Dozens of Muslim women in India found their identities being used in a degrading app.

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DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.

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Classic Football Shirts warns customers of scam

The firm, which has 450,000 Instagram followers, says customers' data was accessed in recent weeks.

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'My music is always there when I need it'

Music fans explain why they wouldn't part with their vinyl and CDs, despite the rise of streaming.

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From living in a tent to financial independence

Schemes helping homeless people lacking IDs to get bank accounts are transforming hundreds of lives.

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Why strawberry experts are hoping to serve up an Ace

How a new variety of championship berry may help farmers survive Brexit and the pandemic.

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Biden vows US action over Russian cyber-attacks

Asked if Moscow would face consequences for the series of hacks, Mr Biden replied: "Yes."

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Powerful fire tornado in California is latest extreme weather sign

The vortex of smoke and flame is one of the latest signs of extreme weather threatening the US West

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Lebanon struck by power cut as major plants shut down

Many in Lebanon are receiving just two hours of energy a day, as it grapples with an economic crisis.

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Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech

The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel.

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Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech

The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel.

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Storm Elsa: Heavy rain floods subways and submerges cars in New York

Residents shared videos of flooded subways and submerged cars, as Storm Elsa passes through New York.

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Holiday firms launch legal action over travel lists

Group including Ryanair and BA wants more government transparency over Covid travel rules.

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Zalmay Khalizad: 'For Afghanistan's war to end, political agreement needed'

Zalmay Khalizad, US Special Representative for Afghanistan speaks to the BBC as Taliban retake land.

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Bangladesh factory fire: At least 52 people killed in overnight blaze

Authorities believe the fire took hold because of chemicals and plastics stored inside the building.

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Calls grow for extra bank holiday if England win

Firms are also being asked to be flexible by allowing workers to start later where possible.

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Jehan Sadat: Egypt's first lady who transformed women's rights

Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.

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TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist to be buried in Lagos

Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.

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Taliban capture key Afghanistan-Iran border crossing

Islam Qala border crossing point is seized, as the group swiftly advances in parts of Afghanistan.

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Mothers lose fight against two-child benefit limit

They had argued the policy breached their human rights, but the Supreme Court dismissed their case.

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Skydivers killed in Swedish plane crash

Eight skydivers and a pilot die in a plane crash close to the runway at Orebro airport.

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Fyre Festival ticket-holders proposed payout slashed

Ticket-holders of the now infamous 2017 festival disaster are set to receive about $281 (£204) each.

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US woman killed by bear that dragged her from tent in Montana

Wildlife officials are searching for the bear and say they plan to kill it as it remains a threat.

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Spanish ministers clash over campaign to eat less meat

A minister faces pushback from fellow coalition members after urging carnivores to cut down.

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Jovenel Moïse: Haiti seeks masterminds after 'assassins' detained

The gunmen suspected of shooting President Jovenel Moïse have been killed or detained, police say.

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Biden defends decision to end Afghan military operation

"The status quo was not an option," the fourth president to oversee the war said as violence flares.

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Purdue signs deal on opioid settlement with 15 states

Fifteen US states dropped their opposition to a bankruptcy plan for the OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma.

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