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Coronavirus: Lockdown pupils are three months behind, say teachers

Boys and poorer pupils are worst affected, a survey of more than 3,000 teachers suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z97BBZ
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M&S food goes fully online with Ocado launch

The grocer is making its entire range available for delivery but experts are divided on the move. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jwTnT8
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Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34RIkzx
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Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34RIkzx
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Coronavirus: Portugal return to quarantine list would cause 'chaos and hardship'

The head of BA's parent company warns against new measures, as coronavirus cases in Portugal rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EIATAe
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Coronavirus: Portugal return to quarantine list would cause 'chaos and hardship'

The head of BA's parent company warns against new measures, as coronavirus cases in Portugal rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EIATAe
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Sturgeon to announce 'national mission to create jobs'

Scotland's first minister is to make creating jobs her top priority in the coming year at Holyrood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34NFb3W
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Ron Jeremy: Adult star faces more rape and sexual assault charges

The 67-year-old, one of the biggest pornography stars, is accused of attacking a total of 17 women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ENUejg
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The 1980s 'super recession': When unemployment topped 3m - and kept rising

As the UK copes with being in a recession, how does it compare with the recession in the 1980s? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EUlQmx
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Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp

Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jCnzfH
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Meet Senegal's first female professional surfer

Khadjou Sambe, 25, defied social expectations to ride the Atlantic waves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdUkfX
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Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit

Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hKtMWl
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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34QT9Sw
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George Ezra opens up about OCD struggle

The musician says he is plagued by intrusive thoughts, and has suffered from OCD "my whole life". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jJl8Ij
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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QEZRme
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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzayFi
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Coronavirus: How teachers are feeling as schools return

Four teachers share their experiences of the pandemic as they prepare to welcome pupils back to school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lv4SfD
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The traditional crafts in danger of dying out

Who was the last British deckle-maker? Who makes withy pots? And what is an orrery? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32GvPUZ
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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EOY2AE
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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QEZRme
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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34QT9Sw
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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lzayFi
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Prashant Bhushan: India finds an unlikely hero in lawyer-activist

Prashant Bhushan refused to apologise to the Supreme Court and got a symbolic one-rupee fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBalla
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Coronavirus: Pressure to delay exams and influencers promote test and trace

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34OSpgD
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India accuses China of 'border violation'

China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBnjPB
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Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal

The first commercial flight marks a major step in normalising ties between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hVboK8
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Coronavirus: 'Covidiots' criticised on Tui quarantine flight

Mask rules were ignored on a Zante flight where everyone was told to self-isolate, a passenger says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QCAiCi
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Coronavirus: 'Covidiots' criticised on Tui quarantine flight

Mask rules were ignored on a Zante flight where everyone was told to self-isolate, a passenger says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QCAiCi
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The airline founder building Asia’s next super app

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31HAbMf
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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lyzLje
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'We need Eat Out To Help Out to run in the autumn'

A group of restaurateurs wants the Eat Out To Help Out scheme to be brought back in the autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DbS2kY
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Coronavirus: From fitness training to feeding people

Gym owner Mike Hind and his team have been delivering care packages to vulnerable people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hJI9dc
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Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog

Kerry Irving and his three dogs have become an internet sensation, so the BBC joined them for a walk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QC1C3A
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Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma

Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gJC6Ea
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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
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Sheffield United: Who wrote club anthem Greasy Chip Butty?

John Denver's 1974 hit Annie's Song has been the tune of Sheffield United's anthem for decades. Why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31GT4Pf
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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gDVWRf
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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lyzLje
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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gDVWRf
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Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end

The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32DNxbN
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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdp94k
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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QEtapm
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Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent

More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ET2wpK
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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
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Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution

It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3baM8wW
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Restaurant in China Collapses During Birthday Party, Killing 29

Rescue efforts ended at a two-story restaurant in a northern China village that collapsed during an 80th birthday celebration for a resident, leaving 29 dead, authorities said Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lAxtAi
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Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament

Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jtFxRq
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Glastonbury 2021 'aims to be back in June', Emily Eavis says

Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis says it will not move from its traditional slot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Gc7bUE
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Withington attack: Woman stabbed while walking with son

Police have issued images of a man they want to speak to and are treating it as attempted murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32EFyuN
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Coronavirus: 'Music is just an instinct to me'

Hamish used lockdown to master the piano, which helps him cope with the grief from the death of his mum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hFZrYM
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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as protesters clash

One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCehzz
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Accrington crash: Toddler hit after 'falling from car'

Police believe the girl fell from the rear door of the vehicle before being hit in the road. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QEs1hf
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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YHv64L
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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHv64L
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Coronavirus: University return warning, and pupils' 'life chances at risk'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YM1tiM
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Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hH6uQR
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Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast

Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dc3oFN
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Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hH6uQR
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Coronavirus: PM's U-turns create a 'climate of uncertainty', says Conservative

It has become 'increasingly difficult' for MPs to defend government policy, a senior Tory warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gGZl1J
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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31FQFoj
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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31E157G
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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31E157G
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Coronavirus: PM's U-turns create a 'climate of uncertainty', says Conservative

It has become 'increasingly difficult' for MPs to defend government policy, a senior Tory warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gGZl1J
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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FQFoj
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Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EFLPyp
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Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don't return to school, Williamson says

The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YLCuvU
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Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist

Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QCwJwg
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Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus

Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJHdWg
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Chadwick Boseman: Five things to know about the Black Panther star

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer aged 43. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QxM1ST
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Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain

Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2G9niSV
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Chadwick Boseman: How Black Panther inspired children and adults

Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther film helped many find their inner superhero. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32FnUHD
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Rodrigo Moreno: Leeds United sign Valencia forward for club record fee

Leeds United sign Spain forward Rodrigo Moreno from Valencia for a club record fee of £26m on a four-year contract. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hwtdPA
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Coronavirus: Rota system for secondary schools and leaked Sage report

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DcQJSY
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March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'

The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32Een3t
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Mr Gay England: The trans man competing 'against an idea of male beauty'

Chiyo feels his masculinity is judged every time he steps outside. Next year it will be judged on stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2G8eIns
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March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'

The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Een3t
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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DcZ2ya
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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in Black Panther, has died of cancer, his family say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DcZ2ya
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Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b5onXc
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Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2D9vAsJ
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Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b5onXc
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Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D9vAsJ
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Coronavirus: Winter plans revealed in leaked Sage report

A leaked government report suggests a “reasonable worst case scenario” of 85,000 Covid deaths this winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YK58xE
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Coronavirus: France sees 'exponential rise' in cases

The country records 7,379 new cases on Friday as President Macron warns of another lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EMTdHT
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TikTok stars charged over partying in LA during pandemic

Bryce Hall and Blake Gray held parties that breached Covid-19 restrictions, Los Angeles officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34HSoez
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Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store

The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jtpT8F
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‘My son was stillborn and now I help other parents’

Tommy Ferguson’s son Joshua was stillborn in 2009. He says helping others has been a "game changer" for him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHlAyE
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Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FfZuC
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Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EN8etf
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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EC3ZB5
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Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India

Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJnfDw
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Coronavirus and schools: What are the risks with reopening?

BBC Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what schools are doing to keep pupils safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lxyb1d
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Menopause added to school curriculum for the first time

With menopause now on the school curriculum in England, three women share their experience of "the change" from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34HoozE
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Coronavirus loss of smell: 'Meat tastes like petrol'

A phenomenon called parosmia has left coronavirus survivors trapped in a world of distorted scents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hzUwZy
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Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism

To many Japanese, discrimination against black people has been a foreign problem, but things are changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2G82prn
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Sushant Singh Rajput: Rhea Chakraborty on 'media trial' after Bollywood star's death

Rhea Chakraborty is facing a hate campaign after the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jdOC0y
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Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hOeuQt
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The Rest and Be Thankful: An infamous road through 'a mountain in torment'

The Rest and Be Thankful is carved into the side of a Scottish mountain with a history of landslips. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2D9oLHM
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Colombia ex-leader Uribe's detention splits generations

Loyal supporters defend Álvaro Uribe to the hilt but younger Colombians want a fresh start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34L4MdX
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RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream

Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32uECcB
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UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya

BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YH20ma
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Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage

A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QyqjOG
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Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US

It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YGdV3s
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Scrapping 213 local councils could save £3bn says report

It comes as the government prepares to publish plans on overhauling the local government system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31BnTF8
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Quiz of the week: How did Lionel Messi tell Barcelona he wanted out?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lmep8C
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Heads tell pupils and parents: 'We are ready for you'

Head teachers seek to reassure parents they are ready to welcome all classes back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31AsaZB
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Coronavirus: 'Reassuring' study of children's 'tiny' risk

Severe Covid-19 is rare and dying from it exceptionally rare, a study of UK hospital data finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hAR9Bn
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Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EBnlGh
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EastEnders recruits real-life partners for 'intimate' scenes

The cast's real-life partners are being recruited as body doubles to enable safe filming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34LOJMC
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Coronavirus: New virus hotspots emerge in Australia

Public health alerts are issued in Sydney amid a cluster of cases believed to be linked to gyms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YDzBgM
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Scientists target coronavirus immunity puzzle

There's to be a new effort to understand how the immune system responds to Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gxqGDH
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The Papers: 'Secret' care deaths and UK ushered back to office

Claims that virus death tolls in care homes are not being disclosed feature on Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ELDo4f
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Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EBnlGh
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Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty International accuses police of rights abuses

Amnesty International finds police beat protesters and rioted with Hindu mobs against Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ENDlZ
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'Mum died of cancer - now I must care for my brother'

Sarah Thomas cared for her terminally ill mum and has now taken on responsibility for her brother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jozTQB
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Richard Osman: 'I wish I were cooler but I'm not'

The Pointless star on loving both the mainstream and the offbeat - and bringing both to his new book. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aYL4MA
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Harry Dunn death: Mum vows to keep promise to get son justice

Harry Dunn's mother Charlotte Charles says she keep fighting to bring the suspect before a UK court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hAMz68
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Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay

Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b6FLuH
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RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins

The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32vfnql
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India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe

There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgB1pc
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Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers

Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rg6ZW
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NBA, MLB and MLS postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks' walkout over Jacob Blake shooting

After Milwaukee Bucks cancelled a fixture over the shooting of Jacob Blake, other basketball, football, tennis and soccer players follow suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EG5VYV
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Brenton Tarrant: Christchurch gunman given life term without parole

The judge called the actions of a man who murdered 51 people in two mosques in New Zealand last year "inhuman". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31xQg78
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The 'selfish waster' who now runs a monastery

How a rebellious young man from Tibet ended up as abbot of a Buddhist centre in southern Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jhLhxn
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Christchurch shooting: Gunman is first in New Zealand to be given life term without parole

Brenton Tarrant, 29, shot dead 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch in March last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xQg78
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Coronavirus: Payment for people on low incomes who must self-isolate

In England, people on low incomes self-isolating in areas where coronavirus cases are high will get help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ya9Ln
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UK flu jab rates prompt complacency warning

Experts fear the winter flu season could coincide with a rise in Covid-19 infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b1oymr
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Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate

The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34CEE4A
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Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes

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‘Black people have been through a lot this year’

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Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay

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Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay

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Sonia Gandhi to step down as leader of India's Congress party

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Mike Ashley buys long-time rival's business out of administration

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Police make 148 arrests after clashes following PSG Champions League defeat

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Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man

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Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager

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Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser

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Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House advisor

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Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction

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Coronavirus job losses may deepen regional inequality - Labour

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Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

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US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients

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Travel firms 'desperately need' government help

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California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster

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California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

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New IRA: Heathrow arrest part of anti-dissident republican operation

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Christchurch mosque attacks: 'I'm close to forgiving, but not there yet'

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China-US comedians: 'We hope jokes travel faster than the virus’

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Belarus: What lies behind the protests?

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Lori Loughlin, US actress, jailed over college admissions scandal

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Coronavirus: UK tourists dash home as quarantine rules kick in

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Coronavirus: UK tourists race to beat quarantine and STA Travel ceases trading

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany

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English music venues welcome extra emergency funding

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Cancer patient's marathon runs inspired by dog in pushchair

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany

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Coronavirus: Poorer children's education could take 'over a year' to recover

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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 August 2020

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Coronavirus: 'Why I hate working from home'

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Twitch: The streamers furious at Burger King

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Aberdeen lockdown: 'We will only open again when I think it is safe'

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Viktor Tsoi: How a 33-year-old song became an anthem for change in Belarus

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Viktor Tsoi: How a 33-year-old song became an anthem for change in Belarus

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Syrian refugees left feeling helpless - again - by Beirut blast

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Nile dam row: Ethiopia's pop stars hit out

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Coronavirus: Historic Bratislava counts cost of closed borders

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Brexit: The EU and UK are locked in last-minute power play

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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

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19th amendment: A 100-year milestone for women... and what comes next

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

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The last meals of US prisoners on death row

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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness

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Coronavirus: Job shortage sees 1,000 people chase one position

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Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millions

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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness

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Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iXi3nm
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Glass blower Chris Day reflects Black Lives Matter in his art

Chris Day, who thinks he is the UK's only black glass blower, has an exhibition in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QdOIso
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Listed landscapes: Twenty post-war sites protected

Housing estate gardens and industrial sites are among the post-war landscapes to be Grade II listed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32aUfpo
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Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iXi3nm
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Coronavirus: Eviction day fears for worried tenants in England and Wales

Eviction cases resume on Monday - but with new restrictions - in contrast to elsewhere in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31gs74N
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Ru Paul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne dead aged 34

Ru Paul paid tribute to the drag queen on Twitter, praising "her kind and beautiful soul". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l6SZvW
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Two gold nuggets worth $350,000 found in Australia

The discovery of the 2.5kg stones in Victoria state was shown on TV programme Aussie Gold Hunters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ebu61I
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Warakurna: How an all-Aboriginal police station brought 'huge' change

Western Australia's first Indigenous-run police station has helped to transform lives, elders say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YkhKv1
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Quiz of the week: Why was a wild boar back in the news?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j1ortW
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Coronavirus: Why many are still shielding.... With no end in sight

Thousands are still in unofficial lockdown because they don't feel safe going out, says BBC disability correspondent Nikki Fox. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QpmviJ
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Coronavirus: What are the risks of catching it from food packaging?

Some cases around the world have been linked to packaging on frozen food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34kBKBl
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Coronavirus: Why Spain is seeing second wave

Spain has Europe's fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CK4jwL
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Stress, burnout and redundancy: Tough times in IT

More staff working from home means more work for IT staff, but many face uncertainty over their jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hgsYbf
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Lili Reinhart: Being bisexual is not just 'a phase'

The Riverdale star talks about her sexuality and why her new film is not "another teen romance". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FDDyuZ
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Coronavirus: Youthful Pakistan appears to avoid worst of pandemic

Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YkbB1U
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Lyft and Uber receive reprieve in California employment rights row

The companies have appealed a court ruling to classify their drivers as employees, not contractors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMkqXd
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Coronavirus: Youthful Pakistan appears to avoid worst of pandemic

Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YkbB1U
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Coronavirus: Why Spain is seeing second wave

Spain has Europe's fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CK4jwL
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Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 August 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fzm5Uv
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Ethnic minorities feel UK police are racially biased, report says

Research by Hope Not Hate was carried out in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q5zZjg
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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q8oasF
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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8oasF
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Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism

The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6XOqP
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Anon Nampa: Thai lawyer arrested over monarchy protest

Anon Nampa has been a leading figure in unprecedented calls for reform of the powerful institution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l41xng
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Pupils get GCSE grades as BTec results are pulled

Thousands get their results after a disrupted academic year, but BTec students face further delay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QbgiH0
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Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy

New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q9O4fO
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Coronavirus-hit Qantas posts £1bn annual loss

The Australian airline expects around 4,000 of its planned job cuts to be finalised by the end of September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q9MRoM
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California fires: Helicopter pilot killed while battling blaze

The pilot was fighting fires which have forced thousands to flee their homes in central California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2En0fmv
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Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy

New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q9O4fO
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Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show'

Mr Obama depicts his successor as lazy and incompetent. Mr Trump says Mr Obama inflicted "horror" on the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kWIs6N
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Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'

A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YhEzj8
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Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase

TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite family’s request from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gaZNoU
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Meet the UK's youngest qualified pilot, aged 14

Jack Jenner-Hall has qualified as a pilot at the age of 14 after flying a glider alone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q92xbI
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Former swimmer Harry Needs on coming out as bisexual

Former swimmer Harry Needs says bisexuality isn't "a gateway to becoming gay" or "greedy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3heSxtg
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CEO Secrets: The company that tried having two CEOs

Cybersecurity company Darktrace experimented with having two joint CEOs for four years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YgFbFk
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The king, his lover - and the elephant in the palace

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein speaks out about a multi-million euro gift from Spain's ex-king and an ill-fated elephant hunt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l2tlIM
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US Election 2020: Kamala Harris targeted by false conspiracy theories

The Democratic vice-presidential nominee has been subjected to lots of false claims on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kZQlYS
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The animals at risk from Alaska oil drilling

As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ygv4k8
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'We have had parents crying for us to open'

The children's activities sector says it has been hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32bUznX
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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?

The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gaYwhC
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Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected'

The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yj0033
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Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show'

Mr Obama depicts his successor as lazy and incompetent. Mr Trump says Mr Obama inflicted "horror" on the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWIs6N
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Sports Team: The band that locked down together and took on Lady Gaga

Since lockdown, Sports Team have had a Mercury Prize nomination and narrowly lost a chart battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kRDVCx
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US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee

Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YaUi35
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Chrystia Freeland named Canada's first female finance minister

The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ya48m8
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Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g7xDuH
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Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful

How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31aES10
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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbkfWH
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Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7xDuH
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Somali hotel raid: 'How I survived my fourth siege'

An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4IRDs
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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMHQP0
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Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed

Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ef7v44
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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j5S0uv
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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j5S0uv
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Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iQb6V6
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US election 2020: What young Democrats think of Joe Biden

He's half a century older than them, but it's his moderate politics that worries these young voters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kWB4It
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'I'm very anxious about getting back to work'

Charities say thousands who have been shielding may have to choose between a job and their health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34bQMt7
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Coronavirus: How does Covid-19 test-and-trace work?

People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zIPOaN
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Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules?

France and the Netherlands are the latest places from where people must quarantine on arriving in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dmEBLo
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Coronavirus: What are the new lockdown rules for Preston and other areas?

Preston has become the latest place to impose restrictions. But how does a local lockdown work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VkxCfI
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Beirut blast: Born without a father

Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ye1bAM
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How a hologram can show a patient’s heart during surgery

A hologram that shows a patient’s heart in real-time during surgery could help improve accuracy when treating arrhythmias. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kXGymo
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Ocean-sieving expedition reveals huge amounts of microplastic in the Atlantic

The expedition found that as much as 21 million tonnes of plastic fragments are suspended in the ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q4ncgX
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Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has resigned, after being detained by soldiers on Tuesday, state TV reports from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQb6V6
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Beirut blast: Born without a father

Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ye1bAM
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Former CIA officer charged with spying for China

It is the latest espionage arrest at a time of growing tension between Washington and Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q47PFg
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Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China

The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ayZuTo
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A-levels: Universities facing places scramble after exams U-turn

Thousands of students missed out on their first choice after they were downgraded by an algorithm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aBnS6Q
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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l4vZho
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Newsbeat has been investigating how social media is being used to sell drugs

Police say social media bosses would do more if it was their children dying from drugs bought this way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ea2Sbm
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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l4vZho
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Rafik Hariri tribunal: Verdict due over assassination of Lebanon ex-PM

Four men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32572K5
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Tate Modern fall boy 'goes home for first time'

The boy, 7, is making progress in reading, breathing and singing in France, his parents say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h4VIUk
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Top civil servant to face Holyrood-Salmond inquiry

Leslie Evans will speak to the inquiry into the government's handling of harassment complaints. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g3Epl9
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Turkey's hidden domestic abuse: A survivor's story

Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aA5wTY
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Coronavirus: Families of victims call for full independent inquiry

Bereaved relatives tell the BBC why they want an immediate inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hb9WDe
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RSPCA calls for more regulation in pet industry

Home footage captures a dog walker hitting a pet, as campaigners call for more regulation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34a35WU
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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/323rMBI
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US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/315tJ1p
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Auctioneers see surge in Covid-19 bankruptcy sales

Auction firm reports "busiest month in 52 years" as stock is sold from businesses going bankrupt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h72Xer
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Tracking down three billion litres of lost water

Pinpointing a leaky pipe is difficult, so water firms are deploying thousands of sophisticated sensors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h9jcrt
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Europe lockdown: New coronavirus rules country by country

What are European countries doing to control new coronavirus outbreaks? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PqDeBA
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With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs

The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Efhfel
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Bill Morneau: Canada finance minister quits amid charity probe

Bill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3aObD
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US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/315tJ1p
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With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs

The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Efhfel
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Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar

The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8GIot
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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323rMBI
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Seventh world title would be 'fantastic' - O'Sullivan keen to chase Hendry's record

Ronnie O'Sullivan says winning a seventh world title to draw alongside Stephen Hendry would be "fantastic" but he has had "a wonderful career" even if he does not achieve the feat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Fx09JN
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Strikes expected in Belarus after mass protests

Rallies against the disputed election were held over the weekend but the president remains defiant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g3euKz
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Coronavirus: Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record

The world’s third largest economy saw growth contract by a record 27.8% amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PXjHZV
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Ruby Princess: New South Wales premier apologises over cruise ship outbreak

State officials made "serious mistakes" in letting 2,650 ship passengers disembark, an inquiry found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310eQNG
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Strikes expected in Belarus after mass protests

Rallies against the disputed election were held over the weekend but the president remains defiant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3euKz
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Ruby Princess: New South Wales premier apologises over cruise ship outbreak

State officials made "serious mistakes" in letting 2,650 ship passengers disembark, an inquiry found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310eQNG
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USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to 'save' the post office

Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses President Donald Trump of a "campaign to sabotage the election". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3116aXg
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Coronavirus: Hundreds gather in Madrid for anti-mask protest

Crowds gathered in the Spanish capital on Sunday to protest against the mandatory use of face masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/320AfWb
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Body positivity campaigners: 'It’s not just about eat less, move more’

Body positivity campaigners say the government's obesity strategy "blames" bigger people for Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iGfPsm
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US conventions: What happens? And what's different in 2020?

It's convention season in the US election, but this year won't be like previous ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PZ1z1O
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Sepsis: Boy learns to walk again after losing legs

Four-year-old William from Nottinghamshire almost died after contracting sepsis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E99RkZ
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The last meals of US prisoners on death row

Photographer Jackie Black recreated the meals requested by US prisoners before they were executed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E1P2Ir
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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h3TNzw
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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iQsqJN
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'They haven't found anyone else out there like me'

Charlotte Evans suffers from an undiagnosed condition that causes parts of her body to swell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iNMIU5
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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kR0pU3
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The medical school trying to become anti-racist

Students campaigned for changes to training so they are better prepared for patients from minority backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3avWKXd
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Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues?

Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31YNkPV
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USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to 'save' the post office

Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses President Donald Trump of a "campaign to sabotage the election". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3116aXg
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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQsqJN
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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kR0pU3
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Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues?

Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31YNkPV
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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3TNzw
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Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital

The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Xdzq4
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Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko

President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DZAjh9
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Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital

The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Xdzq4
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Fawzia Koofi: Afghan negotiator and campaigner shot by gunmen

The US envoy said shooting of Fawzia Koofi was an attempt to disrupt the Afghan peace process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iIcDMX
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Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko

President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DZAjh9
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Coronavirus: Parents to be told schools safe for September return

The government initiative will stress the importance of organised learning to children's development. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kLXb4d
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The black women in tech coding the future

The Black Codher Bootcamp, the first of its kind, will train 50 women to become software developers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PWUWwY
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Rising water levels in Kenya's Great Rift Valley threaten jobs and wildlife

Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes by rising water levels in two Kenyan lakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y5Rgxd
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Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort

Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h7ciDi
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Blood cancer, my baby and me

Within a single month Máirín Geddis turned 30 years old, gave birth and was diagnosed with cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h1ENSG
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Coronavirus: 'I sat in my car and cried after every funeral'

The shock, pressure and grief of the pandemic has had an enormous impact on one vicar and her parish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31TEYch
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Prosopagnosia: The artist in search of her face

Carlotta is a prolific self portrait artist from Munich with prosopagnosia - face blindness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y4p7X8
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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PYjHc4
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Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party

Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3afsIGJ
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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence

Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kLFuBL
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Coronavirus: How music played on in lockdown

The music industry nearly ground to a halt as the pandemic gripped the UK, so how have companies coped? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y7gZoS
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Dropshipping: The hustlers making millions from goods they never handle

Dropshippers buy cheap products from China and then pay internet celebrities to promote them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ZzpcB
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Coronavirus: Vicar's story of shock and grief in Cardiff parish

How the shock and pressure of the pandemic has had an enormous impact on a city suburb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h0zjYv
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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYjHc4
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Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment

The death penalty might soon return to the Philippines, but critics warn it targets the most vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKkXOd
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Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party

Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3afsIGJ
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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence

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Disney ends the historic 20th Century Fox brand

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Mexico: Ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto accused of corruption and bribery

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Indigenous Australians 'farmed bananas 2,000 years ago'

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Top US college sports leagues halt autumn season

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Coronavirus: Can California's economy survive the latest surge?

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The Papers: 'Pick your grades' and Stephen Lawrence probe ends

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Menstrual health and mentoring in Nepal lockdown

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India Air crash survivor recounts final minutes in plane

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Fixing the scars of Beirut's explosion

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Belarus election: Second night of clashes over disputed poll

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Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits

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Giant machines for HS2's Chilterns tunnels unveiled

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Coronavirus: Does your mask need an upgrade?

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Coronavirus: Keeping the virus at bay on S Korea's beaches

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Unemployment and coronavirus: Older workers feel 'forgotten'

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