Monday, July 12, 2021

Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties

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England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley.

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Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final

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There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties.

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Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures

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Hundreds rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government.

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Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals

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Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too.

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Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband

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Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband.

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Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits

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Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits.

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Sunday, July 11, 2021

Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space (and back)

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Sir Richard Branson flies to nearly 90km above the Earth in his Virgin Galactic rocket plane.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space

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The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky.

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Georgia: Cameraman dies after attack at anti-Pride march

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Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.

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Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini for 20th Grand Slam title

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Novak Djokovic wins his sixth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 20th men's Grand Slam by fighting back to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini.

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Virgin Galactic: Richard Branson's long, winding path to space

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The BBC tracks the long, winding road to Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson reaches edge of space

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Watch the moment Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached its highest altitude.

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Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

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Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.

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Miami condo collapse: Inside the recovery operation clearing the ruins

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue show how workers are clearing the "enormous" pile of ruins that remains.

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CBI employers group calls for early end to self-isolation rules

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The CBI says it would ease staff shortages and help make the economic reopening "confident" rather than "anxious".

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Pope Francis leads prayers from hospital balcony after colon surgery

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Francis thanks well-wishers from his hospital balcony following treatment for a colon problem.

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US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar

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Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona.

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Euro 2020 final: Which side of England's 'Little Italy' will get to celebrate?

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Around one in five people in the town of Bedford is Italian, meaning divided loyalties for the Euros final.

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Miami collapse death toll rises to 86

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Eighty-six people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are still missing.

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Australia: New South Wales confirms first Covid-related death in 10 months

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A 90-year old woman died in Sydney, as state officials warn of a surge in new infections.

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Portugal orders house arrest for Benfica football club president

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Luís Filipe Vieira is being investigated in Portugal for suspected tax fraud and money laundering.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Saturday, July 10, 2021

Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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

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