Monday, July 19, 2021

NYPD officer uses crisp packet to save stabbing victim

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The police officer in New York has been praised for his decisive actions.

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Post Office Horizon scandal: More subpostmasters cleared

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The Court of Appeal clears 12 more former subpostmasters who were wrongly convicted.

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India farmers' protest: Living on a highway in protest

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Seven months on, farmers are still striking against contentious new laws outside the national capital.

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Kris Wu: Brands drop Chinese star over teen sex allegations

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Singer-actor Kris Wu has denied the accusations and said he was filing a defamation suit.

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Greene King closes 33 pubs amid 'pingdemic'

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The company warns staff shortages could get worst as more people are forced to self-isolate.

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Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist behind Muhammad cartoon, dies at 86

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His 2005 drawing of the Prophet Muhammad sparked protests across the Muslim world.

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Olympics: Defying threats, Iranian athletes speak out to back ban

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Olympics organisers are being urged to investigate allegations of threats, discrimination and abuse.

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Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia?

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Thailand and Indonesia's switch to other Covid jabs has raised questions about Chinese vaccines.

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Nigeria's security crises - five different threats

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Almost every part of Nigeria is facing a security crisis - from kidnapping to extremist insurgencies.

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Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

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With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative.

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Covid: Face mask rules relax but what do workers think?

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It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in England, but some employees are nervous.

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Thousands of orders cancelled after Ocado robot fire

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The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses.

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Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

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Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes.

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Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper

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With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine

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The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing.

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Sunday, July 18, 2021

Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

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The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

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South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day

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People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead.

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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

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The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

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Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison

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Esraa Abdel Fattah earned the moniker "Facebook Girl" for her role in the 2011 revolution.

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North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

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Kim Jong-un's party also warns against adopting the clothes, hairstyles and music of South Korea.

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ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing

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Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls

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Gardaí are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy.

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Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation

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The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany.

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Covid: 'Pingdemic' threatens shop openings say supermarkets

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M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate.

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Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career

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The singer says the arrangement controlling her personal and financial affairs has "killed my dreams".

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Kenya fuel tanker explosion kills 13 in Siaya County

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People rushed to the scene of the crash to siphon petrol when the explosion occurred.

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Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted

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Resident in Kleivelderweg, deep inside the Dutch disaster zone, find homes and businesses destroyed.

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'It felt like now's my moment for a new career'

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Covid lockdowns have led to a boom in the number of people retraining and starting up new businesses.

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Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village

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Two athletes become the first to test positive for coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village - five days before the start of the Games.

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Haiti: Wife of assassinated president returns from US after surviving attack

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Wearing a bulletproof vest, Martine Moïse flew back from the US after being wounded in the attack.

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Europe floods: Victims face massive clean-up as waters recede

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Residents of the worst-affected areas struggle to recover from the devastation as flood waters recede.

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Moment New York mum saves five-year-old from kidnap

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The mother pulled her son from a car after he was taken from her in broad daylight in the New York City.

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Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan

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Afghan officials urge Pakistan to keep diplomats safe, amid tensions between the two neighbours.

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The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed

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When Covid closed New York theatres, dancer Robbie Fairchild started a business that put down roots.

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Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance

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Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the fourth Annual Latin American Foto Festival.

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Abir Moussi: The Tunisian MP who was slapped but not beaten

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Abir Moussi uses a megaphone in parliament and gets death threats but many say her voice is crucial.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'

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A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport

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Ben Gurion airport in Israel has introduced fast Covid-19 tests for travellers.

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Joshi is swapping life in captivity for a new start in the jungle

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After a lifetime in captivity, Joshi is going to live in the jungle in Congo-Brazzaville.

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First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village

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The chief of the Tokyo Olympics accepts athletes are "probably very worried", after a Games-related organiser became the first person to test positive for Covid-19 in the athletes' village.

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Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins top Palme d'Or prize

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The outlandish Titane wins after jury president Spike Lee reveals the award in a ceremony slip-up.

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Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title

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Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco.

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

'Havana syndrome'-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats

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The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials.

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Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US

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Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US.

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In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj

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Only about 60,000 pilgrims living in Saudi Arabia were eligible to take part this year.

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Covid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine rule

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The continued need for travellers to quarantine on arrival in England and Wales undermines confidence, tourism groups say.

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Iran protests: One killed in water crisis demonstration

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Iran is facing a severe drought, and there is growing public anger over water and power shortages.

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Friday, July 16, 2021

US Navy: First woman passes elite training scheme

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The gruelling military training programme ends with a 72-hour event called the Tour.

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Floridians rally in support of Cuban protesters

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Across Florida, Cuban-Americans have been rallying to show their support for protests in Cuba.

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Germany floods: Where are the worst-hit areas?

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Maps, images and graphics showing the heavy rainfall and flooding that has caused widespread damage.

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