Friday, July 16, 2021

Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'

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"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict

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"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan.

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The South African community standing up to looters

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The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence.

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Covid: Foreign Office still advising against travel to countries set to turn green

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Both will be added to the UK's green list on Monday, but the foreign office still advises against travel.

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Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe

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The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers 'in on plot to kill Haiti president'

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Some of the suspects in the murder of Haiti's leader were duped, but others allegedly knew of the plan.

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Blue Origin: Teenager to fly into space with Jeff Bezos

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Oliver Daemen, 18, will become the youngest person to fly to space with the Blue Origin venture.

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Revolut becomes most valuable UK start-up after £24bn valuation

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Revolut's latest valuation has made its Russia-born boss Nik Storonsky a multibillionaire.

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China tunnel flood: Desperate search to find trapped workers

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Hundreds of rescuers are trying to save 14 workers beneath a tunnel that collapsed after a flash flood.

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Lebanon's PM-designate quits over deadlock on cabinet line-up

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Saad Hariri says he cannot agree a cabinet with President Michel Aoun after nine months of trying.

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Dutch crime reporter de Vries dies from shooting

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Peter R de Vries, shot in Amsterdam, was famous for exposing criminal underworld bosses.

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In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium

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At least 33 people have died and others are missing in Germany after heavy rains in the north west.

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Germany floods: Collapsed buildings and submerged cars

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Heavy rain has caused flooding in western Germany, leading to collapsed buildings and submerged cars.

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CEO Secrets: 'Don't sell your technology too early'

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The CEO of an eco-friendly textiles firm advises holding out for the biggest customer you can find

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Afghanistan: Taliban offers ceasefire for return of prisoners

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The Afghan government says the offer of a three-month truce for 7,000 prisoners is a "big demand".

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Uyghurs: US Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports

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The legislation will create an assumption that goods from Xinjiang are made using forced labour.

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Nissan sees 10% of workforce told to self-isolate

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Up to 700 workers are sent home from its Sunderland plant after being alerted by the NHS app.

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Biggest rent rises in commuter and coastal towns

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City centre rents show signs of increasing again as the easing of Covid restrictions sees demand rise.

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South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest

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The country has seen days of rioting, with food shortages and citizens forming vigilante groups.

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Germany floods: Four dead and dozens stranded after heavy rain

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Dozens of people are reported missing and others have been left stranded in the west of the country.

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Melbourne: Australian city to enter snap lockdown with 18 cases

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The decision by Victoria means about 40% of Australia's population is under a stay-at-home order.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Masks 'expected' to be worn in shops after 19 July

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The government says shoppers will still be expected to wear to masks but it won't be a legal requirement.

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Covid: Spain's top court rules lockdown unconstitutional

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People fined for breaking lockdown rules will now be able to reclaim their money, the court says.

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US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

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Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises.

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Swedish rapper Yasin jailed over plot to kidnap rival artist

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Artist of the Year Yasin convicted in a case against a criminal gang that drew national attention.

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Olivia Rodrigo: Pop princess pushes president's plan for more jabs

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Olivia Rodrigo, 18, meets US President Joe Biden, 78, to promote youth Covid vaccinations.

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Why I threw my baby to strangers

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Naledi Manyoni recalls the moment she threw her daughter from a building set on fire by looters.

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Covid-19 rules: What happens when countries ease restrictions?

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As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have others fared when they eased rules?

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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital amid concern over chronic hiccups

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The Brazilian president is put under medical observation after reports of abdominal pains.

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Facebook 'expert' feature raises trust concerns

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Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969

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A new film, the Summer of Soul, will explore the Harlem Cultural Festival and why it was forgotten.

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Nicolas Cage's Tiger King TV drama scrapped by Amazon

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The Oscar-winning star says the streaming service's executives think the show is "no longer relevant".

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John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs

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John Lewis and Waitrose want to make the cuts as part of a shake-up of store management.

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EU unveils sweeping climate change plan

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It proposes taxing jet fuel and effectively banning the sale of petrol cars within 20 years.

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Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan bus blast

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Beijing says a bomb killed 13 people, but Pakistani officials blame a mechanical failure.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages

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Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

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Sacha Baron Cohen: US politician Roy Moore loses bid to sue over TV stunt

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Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show.

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Waterstones to encourage shoppers to wear masks in stores

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Bookseller is one of the first major chains to state policy for shops, but its stance attracts a mixed response.

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Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep

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Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests.

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North West England leads housing boom with prices up 15%

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Official figures show property prices also rising rapidly in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England.

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Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

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Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance.

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Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law

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Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.

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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US

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A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.

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Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak

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People living in Australia’s largest city to remain under stay-at-home orders until July 30.

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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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