Wednesday, July 14, 2021

REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

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The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.

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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

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The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

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Asian American history teaching rule in US state

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Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

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The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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Covid: Masks to remain compulsory on London transport

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Sadiq Khan says commuters will be required to wear face coverings on TfL services after 19 July.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

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The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

McDonald's owners offer childcare to lure staff

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The burger giant's restaurants have been struggling to hire after making staff redundant last year.

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Tokyo 2020: Roger Federer and Johanna Konta withdraw from Olympics

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Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and British number one Johanna Konta both pull out of the Tokyo Olympics.

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Firms don't plan to rush back to offices on Monday

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Businesses to keep a cautious approach to bringing staff back as Covid restrictions are lifted in England.

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Italy bus driver saves 25 children from vehicle blaze

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The bus, taking the teenagers to a summer camp in northern Italy, burst into flames in a tunnel.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hollywood legend laid to rest in Hungary

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The birthplace burial comes gives years after the legendary Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99.

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France receives remains of Napoleonic general from Russia

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The one-legged skeleton of Charles-Étienne Gudin, who died of gangrene, was found in Russia in 2019.

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South Africa riots: What's happening and why?

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The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

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Spanish TikTok star Darrechi angers many with condom remarks

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Naim Darrechi, who has millions of fans, suggested he had deceived women to have unprotected sex.

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Inflation: Used cars and food push US prices higher

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Consumer prices in the US rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in June, official data show.

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Cuba protests: Internet sheds light on anger - until it goes dark

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Social media played a key role in rare protests, and the government moved quickly to restrict it.

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Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite playing for national rugby team

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The former Wallabies fly-half, who was born in New Zealand, has lived in Australia for two decades.

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Confusion for nightclubs over Covid pass policy

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The government is being disingenuous by saying its guidance is voluntary, says an industry spokesman.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting

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At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president.

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Iran unveils state-approved dating app to promote marriage

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Authorities are concerned about the Islamic Republic's rising divorce rate and falling birth rate.

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Rubber bullets fired amid South Africa looting

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Violence continues following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week.

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Giant goldfish found in Minnesota lake prompts pet-dumping warning

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Minnesota pet owners are told not to release goldfish into the wild, where they threaten ecosystems.

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UK banks emerging from pandemic in good health, says report

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The latest Bank of England report into financial risks says consumers and firms will still need support.

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The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea

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Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given a chance to apply for asylum.

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Why people in Eswatini are calling for change

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Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy.

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France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers

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Amid a surge of infections, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid.

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Tesla: Elon Musk ‘rather hates’ being company boss

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Speaking in court on Monday, the entrepreneur said he prefers spending time on design and engineering.

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Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government

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Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties.

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Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death

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Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava.

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Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating

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Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing.

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Truck driver visa options under discussion

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The government mulls how to deal with a lack of drivers amid warnings of food supply problems.

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EU puts its digital tax plan on ice

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The EU says suspending the plan will help achieve a global tax deal, but Ireland is still unhappy.

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Covid-19: Dutch PM Rutte 'sorry for easing restrictions too soon'

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Infection levels surged to their highest this year after most curbs were lifted three weeks ago.

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Nightclubs and large events advised to ask for vaccine passports

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Those attending clubs and other large events should be asked for proof they have had their jabs, says health secretary.

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Virgin Galactic may sell $500m of shares after space success

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The company filed to sell up to $500m (£360m) in stock the day after its founder reached the edge of space.

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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

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An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days.

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Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest

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Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest.

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Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets

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Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy.

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Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff

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Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app.

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UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws

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US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain.

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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

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An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days.

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Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence

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Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence.

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Jordan jails two senior figures convicted of plotting coup

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An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal are jailed for 15 years after being convicted of sedition.

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Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike

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The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated.

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Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021

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Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation.

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Daily Mail: Rothermere family considers bid to take news group private

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The family, which owns 28% of the group, is looking to buy the rest of the news organisation.

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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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G20 finance ministers back deal to tax companies

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The plan aims to make companies pay their "fair share" by setting a minimum global tax rate.

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US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination

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It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti.

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Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid

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More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows.

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