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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Uber will continue to require riders to wear masks

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The ride-hailing firm says passengers will still need to wear a face covering after rules relax on Monday.

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Lil Durk: Grammy-nominated US rapper in shootout with intruders

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The Grammy-nominated star, who recently topped the US album chart, was not injured in the incident.

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Germany floods: 'My city looks like a battlefield'

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Witnesses voice their grief and horror at the deadly floods in western Germany.

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Germany floods: How a country was taken by surprise

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Amid the despair and mounting death toll, people are questioning how this could have happened.

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Drone footage shows mudslides

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Houses have collapsed in the town of Erfstadt-Blessem following record rainfall.

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Science failed to predict extreme weather

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Scientists want a super-computer powerful enough to accurately project the most damaging extremes.

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Hong Kong: US to issue warning on business risks

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The US is set to issue an advisory for businesses after China imposed a national security law there last year.

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Warnings grow about staff forced to self-isolate

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Alarm mounts over fears of a "surge" in workers and medical staff forced to quarantine after being "pinged".

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Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AA

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Prices hit the highest since October 2013 amid forecasts of a very busy summer on UK roads.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries

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Some $1bn worth of stock was stolen in KwaZulu-Natal and at least 800 shops looted, an official says.

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Five ways for firms to reach customers with disabilities

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Five ways to rethink how businesses can reach customers with disabilities.

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Severe flooding in western Europe

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Tomasz Schafernaker has the latest update on the deadly flooding in Germany and Belgium after days of heavy rain.

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Drugs giant GSK plans to create up to 5,000 jobs in new UK hub

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GSK aims to expand its Stevenage facility to create one of the largest life sciences sites in Europe.

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Pulitzer-winning journalist killed in Afghanistan

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Danish Siddiqui, a photographer with Reuters, is killed on assignment, reportedly in an ambush.

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Clean-up operations in flood-hit western Europe

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Record rainfall in western Europe has caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving dozens dead.

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In pictures: Floods kill dozens

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Record rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving at least 92 dead in Germany and Belgium.

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More flooding forecast for Europe

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There is more rain to come from the storm that brought Wednesday's deadly flooding

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Germany floods: Helicopter rescues residents from rooftops

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Dozens of people have died and many more are missing after severe floods in Germany.

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Europe floods: Neighbourhoods clear up after record rainfall

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BBC Netherlands correspondent Anna Holligan is in Valkenburg, where some residents have been forced to leave their homes.

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WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts

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The messaging platform said most of these users violated the bulk messaging rules.

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Goldman Sachs to require staff to wear masks from Monday

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The banking giant hopes 70% of UK staff will return to its London office in the coming weeks.

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Should we trust big tech with our health data?

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Our medical records are in demand by tech firms who want to use the data to help tackle illnesses.

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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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