Ex-UK diplomat suspected of selling information to undercover Chinese spies

Fraser Cameron calls the claims "ridiculous" and says he has no access to sensitive information.

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Central African Republic: Ex-officer arrested for war crimes

Eric Danboy Bagale, a guard under ex-President François Bozizé, was arrested by French police.

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Trump urges Republicans to fill Ginsburg Supreme Court vacancy 'without delay'

09/19/20 7:35 AM

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Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Rattles Southern California, No Injuries Reported

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Southern California late Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Republicans vow to vote on Trump pick

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he will push ahead within hours of Supreme Court justice's death.

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House Church Pastor, Wife in China Face Charges for Homeschooling Kids

A court in China’s southern Fujian province has summoned a house church preacher and his wife for not sending their children to public school, choosing instead to homeschool them.

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Rochester shooting: Two dead after mass shooting in New York

Fourteen people have also been injured after the shooting at a house party in Rochester, New York.

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Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered

The Supreme Court justice has died at the age of 87 after undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'Inspiring, revolutionary, a fighter'

Hundreds of people have been visiting the US Supreme Court to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Thailand protests: Thousands gather for mass anti-government rally

Demonstrators are calling for the prime minister's resignation and reform of the monarchy.

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Yasukuni Shrine: Japan's ex-PM Abe visits controversial memorial

Shinzo Abe, who last visited the Yasukuni Shrine in 2013, made the trip days after stepping down.

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Syria war: US deploys extra troops to Syria after Russia clashes

A US official says the move sends a "signal to Russia" to avoid "provocative actions" in Syria.

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Biden says the next person elected president should choose Ginsburg’s replacement

09/18/20 6:55 PM

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WATCH: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden reacts to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing

09/18/20 6:42 PM

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Trump reacts to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing: "She was an amazing woman"

09/18/20 6:21 PM

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McConnell says Trump’s Supreme Court nominee ‘will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate’

09/18/20 5:59 PM

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice dies

The US Supreme Court justice was a feminist heroine, cultural icon and national treasure.

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How many people does it take to oust a political leader?

How big does a protest need to be to topple a political leader? One estimate is 3.5% of the country's population.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Relief, pride and the 'new normal'

As the "worst phase of the epidemic" is overcome, experts delve into the data to learn more about Covid-19.

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Pakistan outcry over police victim-blaming of gang-raped mother

A police chief's comments spark an unprecedented backlash after a woman was raped in front of her children.

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New best story on Hacker News: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion of Gender Equality, Dies at 87

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge dies of cancer aged 87

The justice, an iconic champion of women's rights, dies after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

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Danny Masterson: That ’70s Show star's lawyer denies rape charges in court

The actor's lawyer dismisses the charges as politically motivated at a court hearing in Los Angeles.

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Police launch homicide inquiry after German hospital hack

Woman dies being transferred from German hospital which is hit by hackers.

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New best story on Hacker News: 21 years after the request OpenPGP support gets added to Thunderbird

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What maths is involved in stirring a cup of tea?

A professor has won £2.3m for applying complex maths to simple situations - like stirring tea.

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Brexit: Hauliers' meeting with Michael Gove 'a washout'

The Road Haulage Association says there was "no clarity" on border checks after the transition period.

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Thai national park mails trash back to tourists

If you're leaving your rubbish in a Thai national park, you might be reunited with it by mail.

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UK retail sales boosted by DIY spending

Retail sales volumes in August increased by 0.8% when compared with July, according to new figures.

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China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan

The live-fire exercise in the Taiwan Strait comes as China accuses the US and Taiwan of "collusion".

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Australian footballer awarded 'landmark' disability payout

Shaun Smith said he had suffered serious brain injury from repeated concussions in matches.

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Bolivia's interim leader Jeanine Áñez quits presidential race

She says she has acted to try to prevent the return to power of ex-President Evo Morales' party.

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Thomas Cook's Chinese owner sees sunny horizons

Fosun has plans for concept stores, new resorts and a lifestyle platform for the travel brands it owns.

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WATCH: President Trump speaks at rally in battleground state Wisconsin.

09/17/20 6:09 PM

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Global coronavirus infections top 30 million

Over 940,000 people have died since the outbreak began last year, says Johns Hopkins University.

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New best story on Hacker News: The majority of 18- to 29-year-olds in the US are now living with their parents

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Coronavirus: Singapore and Thailand added to England's 'quarantine-free' list

But those coming from Slovenia and Guadeloupe to England and Scotland will now have to quarantine.

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Siberia landscape scarred by climate change

Scientists are warning about the consequences of vast swathes of ground thawing in Siberia.

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Belarus protests: Women try to unmask those detaining protesters

Women want to hold to account the masked people picking protesters off the street in Belarus.

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US election: Are older Trump voters sticking with him?

The US president relied on over-65s to win the White House in 2016 but their support this time is not assured.

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Mozambique's jihadists and the 'curse' of gas and rubies

Three years into an escalating insurgency, the president admits the "resource curse" is to blame.

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India's Covid crisis sees rise in child marriage and trafficking

Reports of under-age marriage and child labour rose as the lockdown pushed people deeper into poverty.

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How photographers track down stolen pictures

Some call them copyright trolls, but these companies say they defend photographers' rights.

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Rising virus rates threaten economy, says Bank

Bank of England says Brexit with no trade-deal is another risk as it keeps interest rates at historic low.

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Why forest fires in Siberia, Russia threaten us all

Scientists say wildfires in Siberia, Russia, have been releasing record amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.

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Michael Jordan: NBA icon's basketball shoes' place in a booming new global market

Sneaker collectors are enjoying a boom time that looks only set to grow. It all started 35 years ago with the Air Jordan 1s.

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Premium Bonds: End is nigh for prizes on the doormat

Prizes will not be sent through the post from March, NS&I announces, but paid directly to bank accounts.

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