Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history

The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper.

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JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears

A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students.

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double

The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared to last year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Coronavirus: Tango competitors take to the living room floor

The Buenos Aires World Tango Championship took place online because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: US passes six million Covid-19 cases

More than 183,000 people in the US have now died, almost a quarter of the world's Covid-19 tally.

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US election: Biden accuses 'weak' Trump of stoking violence

His comments come as the rival candidates clash over unrest in Portland, where a man was shot dead.

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Trudeau condemns toppling of Canada's first PM as 'vandalism'

The statue of Canada's first PM, Sir John A Macdonald, was pulled down by activists over the weekend.

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Europe's migrant crisis: Is Greece still a gateway to Europe?

Migrant numbers are rising again, but Greece does not want to be seen as a gateway to Europe.

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Cheng Lei: Australian anchor on Chinese TV detained in China

Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen, worked as a news presenter for government run CGTN in Beijing.

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Pranab Mukherjee: Former president of India dies after Covid diagnosis

Pranab Mukherjee had a long political career and also served on the boards of IMF and World Bank.

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Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up

Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year.

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French magazine condemned for showing MP Danièle Obono as slave

A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested

Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide was depicted in a film.

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Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine

President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia's, will ask for volunteers in the coming days.

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader 'to address UN Security Council'

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya will reportedly brief the Security Council on Friday as protests continue.

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China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions

Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China, as bilateral tensions grow.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FOX NEWS: Huckabee: Obama should be in Louisiana and here's why

Huckabee: Obama should be in Louisiana and here's why

FOX NEWS: Why Paul Manafort no longer fit with the Trump campaign

Why Paul Manafort no longer fit with the Trump campaign

FOX NEWS: Paul Manafort resigns from Trump campaign

Paul Manafort resigns from Trump campaign

FOX NEWS: State Dept.: Using $400M as leverage was right thing to do

State Dept.: Using $400M as leverage was right thing to do

FOX NEWS: Eric Trump praises dad for admitting he regrets past remarks

Eric Trump praises dad for admitting he regrets past remarks

FOX NEWS: Judge Jeanine: Donald Trump and Mike Pence 'get it'

Judge Jeanine: Donald Trump and Mike Pence 'get it'

FOX NEWS: Who would protect us better, Trump or Clinton?

Who would protect us better, Trump or Clinton?

FOX NEWS: Krauthammer: The Iran nuclear deal is the real scandal

Krauthammer: The Iran nuclear deal is the real scandal

FOX NEWS: Analyzing the coverage of the George Soros hack

Analyzing the coverage of the George Soros hack

FOX NEWS: Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

FOX NEWS: Clinton email hack could be linked to DNC & DCCC hacks

Clinton email hack could be linked to DNC & DCCC hacks

FOX NEWS: Clinton Foundation, NSA fear hack attacks

Clinton Foundation, NSA fear hack attacks

FOX NEWS: AT&T says goodbye to overage fees

AT&T says goodbye to overage fees

FOX NEWS: Rave reviews for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7

Rave reviews for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7

FOX NEWS: The strange tale of the Roomba 'pooptastrophe'

The strange tale of the Roomba 'pooptastrophe'

FOX NEWS: Is support for Donald Trump being underreported?

Is support for Donald Trump being underreported?

FOX NEWS: Pilots honored for saving plane after deck mishap

Pilots honored for saving plane after deck mishap

FOX NEWS: Watters' World: 'Pokemon Go' edition

Watters' World: 'Pokemon Go' edition

Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist

Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights.

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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.

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Fire breaks out in Madrid tower block

More than 20 teams of fightfighers helped bring the blaze under control.

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Germany coronavirus: 'Anti-corona' protest in Berlin draws thousands

The protesters, who say Germany's restrictions are "anti-freedom", did not observe social distancing.

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Migrant rescue: UN urges help for Banksy ship and two others in Mediterranean

Some 400 rescued migrants on three ships in the Mediterranean must be allowed to disembark, it says.

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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.

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Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana

As the clean-up from Hurricane Laura begins, up to 400,000 Louisiana residents remain without power.

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Belarus: Journalists covering protests stripped of accreditation

Journalists reporting for the BBC's Russian service are among those to lose their accreditation.

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Protest against Koran-burning turns violent in Sweden

Some 300 people clashed with police in Malmo, after far-right extremists burned a Koran.

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US Open 2020 preview: Serena Williams, Andy Murray & Novak Djokovic head Grand Slam return

For the first time since the world was gripped by coronavirus, one of the four major tournaments is taking place when the US Open starts on Monday.

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Tito Mboweni: South Africa's finance minster known for a Twitter roast chicken fail

South Africa's Tito Mboweni is fearless on Twitter, rowing with officials and sharing cooking skills.

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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.

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Nathaniel Julius: South Africa police arrested for killing teen

Nathaniel Julius, who had Down's syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says.

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Mercy Beguma's family cancels memorial service

The father of a Ugandan woman found dead in Glasgow says the family is awaiting more information about her death.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

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Shinzo Abe: Revisionist nationalist or pragmatic realist?

Commentators are divided on the achievements of Japan's longest serving post-war prime minister.

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Uganda lightning strike kills 10 children playing football in Arua

The children were playing football when heavy rains forced them to take shelter in a grass-thatched hut.

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Frankfurt rail attack: Boy's killer given life in psychiatric ward

The eight-year-old and his mother were pushed into the path of a train at Frankfurt station.

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Jacob Blake handcuffed to his hospital bed, family say

The African-American has been left paralysed after being shot in the back by police in Wisconsin.

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March on Washington: Thousands expected at historic civil rights march

Families of black Americans who were injured or killed by police will speak at the historic march.

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Polar bear kills man in Norway's Arctic Svalbard islands

The bear is shot dead after a foreign national is attacked in a campsite near Longyearbye.

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Coronavirus: Getting a flying fix without going abroad

With the coronavirus impacting international air travel, there are ways to get a flying fix.

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Shinzo Abe: Japan's hawkish PM known for 'Abenomics'

As Japan's longest-serving PM, Shinzo Abe tried to stimulate its economy and drop a pacifist stance.

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NFL club Baltimore Ravens promise to 'drive change now'

NFL side the Baltimore Ravens say the United States must tackle racism "head-on" and promise to use their platform to "drive change now".

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JK Rowling returns award after Kerry Kennedy criticism

The author has given back a gong associated with the US Kennedy family, as the gender row continues.

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Karachi floods: Pakistan's biggest city hit by record rain and heavy floods

Pakistan is seeing the worst monsoon rain on record and Karachi has been hit by devastating flooding.

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R. Kelly was 'attacked in jail', says his lawyer

The R&B singer was said to be sitting on his bed when a fellow inmate assaulted him.

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Trump speech: President lays out re-election agenda

President Trump spoke for a record breaking 70 minutes - and set out what he would do if he wins a second term.

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Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and Texas

The category four storm was one of the strongest to ever hit the region before it was downgraded.

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Trump’s speech: From ‘criteria met’ to ‘falsehoods and lies’

This is what happened when four strangers came together to watch President Trump's address.

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Shinzo Abe, Japan's PM, 'set to resign for health reasons'

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign for health reasons, local media report.

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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".

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NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FOX NEWS: State Dept.: Using $400M as leverage was right thing to do

State Dept.: Using $400M as leverage was right thing to do

FOX NEWS: Eric Trump praises dad for admitting he regrets past remarks

Eric Trump praises dad for admitting he regrets past remarks

FOX NEWS: Judge Jeanine: Donald Trump and Mike Pence 'get it'

Judge Jeanine: Donald Trump and Mike Pence 'get it'

FOX NEWS: Who would protect us better, Trump or Clinton?

Who would protect us better, Trump or Clinton?

FOX NEWS: Krauthammer: The Iran nuclear deal is the real scandal

Krauthammer: The Iran nuclear deal is the real scandal

FOX NEWS: Analyzing the coverage of the George Soros hack

Analyzing the coverage of the George Soros hack

FOX NEWS: Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana

The category four storm is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" surge as it moves inland in the US.

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Naomi Osaka leaves WTA tournament over Blake shooting

The WTA New York tournament is suspended after Osaka withdraws in a protest over US police violence.

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Tanya Day: Aboriginal death in custody decision 'devastates' relatives

Tanya Day's relatives say police should be prosecuted over her preventable death in custody.

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TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named

Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

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Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise

Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited.

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India NEET, JEE exams: 'Conducting these exams will be a giant mistake'

Indian students are demanding that competitive college exams be postponed due to the pandemic.

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Why Navalny’s team sees Kremlin's hands in attack

Activists do not doubt the Russian opposition figure was targeted for his political work.

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Blueberry farmers warn of 'disaster' crop

Wild blueberry farmers in the US state of Maine are now facing numerous challenges.

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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.

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Mauritius oil spill: Dead dolphins found after shipwreck

The discovery of 13 dead dolphins causes much sadness and anger among locals.

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Iran nuclear deal: UN rejects US bid to 'snapback' Iran sanctions

The US envoy accuses other Security Council members of "standing in the company of terrorists".

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In pictures: Mexico school classes resume on TV

With many families having no access to the internet, lessons are being taught via TV.

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Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods kill dozens, damage homes

The flash flooding hit the northern city of Charikar as people were sleeping.

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Jacob Blake: 'Three shot' during third night of Wisconsin unrest

People are protesting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake.

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Srebrenica: Ratko Mladic to address appeal judges directly

The former Bosnian Serb commander is appealing against his conviction for genocide over Srebrenica.

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Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies

No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong.

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Christchurch shooting: Grief, defiance as victims confront gunman

Almost 100 survivors and relatives of victims confronted Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant.

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Usain Bolt: Jamaican sprinter tests positive for coronavirus

Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, his agent confirms.

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Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

Despite rumours over his health, the North Korean leaders appears well and in charge.

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RNC 2020: What young Republicans think of Trump

The BBC spoke to young Republicans in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election.

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Jacob Blake shooting: 'I'm not sad. I'm not sorry. I'm angry'

Jacob Blake's sister says that she is numb after years of seeing black people shot by police.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested over Yuen Long

One is accused of rioting, over the 2019 incident which saw protesters attacked at Yuen Long station.

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Ant IPO: China's mighty financial group heads for a mega market debut

Little known in the West, China's dominant mobile payment firm is tipped for the world's biggest IPO.

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Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister

Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up.

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RNC 2020: Melania Trump to take centre stage on second night

The party conference's second night will also hear from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump.

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Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons

Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings.

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Fears of a serial killer in South African farm community

A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered.

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Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles

The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future.

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Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines

The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't.

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US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government

Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling".

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Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast

Mrs Beaini has lived in the same Beirut house for more than 60 years, but she can't afford repairs.

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WindowSwap: ‘I think we all are explorers in our own ways’

People from around the world are sharing videos of what’s outside their windows.

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American Airlines to cut 19,000 jobs as travel falls

The airline said it will have 30% fewer staff working in October than it did before the pandemic.

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Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US

Storms Laura and Marco have already ripped through the Caribbean, killing at least 20 people.

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Greta Thunberg: What she did during her year-long school break

The 17-year-old has gone back to education after a year of climate change activism.

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Jacob Blake: Father says man shot in Wisconsin is 'paralysed'

Jacob Blake is in hospital after being shot multiple times by officers in Wisconsin on Sunday.

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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there?

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Alexei Navalny: Kremlin dismisses accusations against Putin

Russia says no investigation is needed yet as no poisoning of the fierce critic has been proven.

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Saba Sahar: Afghan actress and film director shot in Kabul

Saba Sahar, an outspoken voice on women's rights, was going to work when a gunman shot at her car.

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Mike Pompeo lands in Sudan after 'historic' flight

The visit comes as the Secretary of State urged more Arab states to make a peace deal with Israel.

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KFC drops Finger Lickin' Good slogan amid coronavirus

The fast food giant says the slogan will be paused as it "doesn't quite fit" during the pandemic.

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Bosnian war: Ratko Mladic appeals against genocide conviction

Ratko Mladic led forces during the 1990s Bosnian war and was jailed for life in 2017.

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Covid-19: South Korea closes Seoul schools amid rise in cases

Almost all students in the greater Seoul area, home to 25 million people, will now take classes online.

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Coronavirus restrictions 'severely hampering' South Asia flood relief

Humanitarian agencies warn that coronavirus restrictions are slowing down Monsoon relief efforts.

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Africa to be declared free of wild polio in 'milestone'

Rumours and misinformation about the vaccine slowed down immunisation efforts.

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RNC 2020: Black speakers praise Trump and reject Democrats

A series of African-American speakers reject Democratic claims that President Trump is racist.

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Coronavirus: Bali closed to foreign tourists until end of 2020

The Indonesian island scraps plans to open up to foreigners next month, over virus concerns.

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Australia fires: Similar or worse disasters 'will happen again'

After a disaster "not seen in Australia in recorded history", an inquiry makes dozens of recommendations.

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Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy

The social media giant is preparing legal action to challenge Bangkok's pressure to block the group.

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Trump: US and China hold 'constructive' trade talks after delay

President Trump had previously postponed the trade meeting as he didn't "want to talk to China right now."

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Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine

US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine.

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Republican National Convention: Trump warns of 'rigged election'

He opens the Republican conference with disputed claims mail-in ballots could lead to voter fraud.

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Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay

A judge in Paraguay releases the footballer after his detention for a forged passport.

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Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future

Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians?

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Coronavirus in Kenya: How it turned classrooms into chicken coops

Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close.

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BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one

Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period.

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Kellyanne Conway: Key moments from her White House career

The president's adviser has announced she is stepping down from her role at the end of August.

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South Korea on brink of nationwide virus outbreak, officials warn

The country held up as a model for its response to Covid-19 is facing a dangerous new surge.

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

She has asked the Congress party to elect a new leader following a letter by a group of dissidents.

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Police make 148 arrests after clashes following PSG Champions League defeat

French police made 148 arrests following riots in the capital after Paris St-Germain's 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

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Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man

A curfew is imposed on the city of Kenosha in the US state, after the man is seriously injured.

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Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager

The 15-year-old vanished from her room during a family holiday last year at a Malaysian resort.

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Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House advisor

Ms Conway says she is stepping down at the end of August to give her children "less drama, more mama".

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FOX NEWS: First B-21 Flight: Testers to assess weapons, stealth and flight envelope

First B-21 Flight: Testers to assess weapons, stealth and flight envelope

FOX NEWS: AI pilot beats human in clean sweep of virtual F-16 dogfights, human fails to register a single hit

AI pilot beats human in clean sweep of virtual F-16 dogfights, human fails to register a single hit

FOX NEWS: Wait! Take these steps before you update your PC

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FOX NEWS: Pool renting app makes a splash

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FOX NEWS: Apps help maintain work-life balance as more people continue to work from home

Apps help maintain work-life balance as more people continue to work from home

Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction

Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.

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FOX NEWS: Bridezilla demands male bridesmaid wear dress and make-up

Bridezilla demands male bridesmaid wear dress and make-up

US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients

The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.

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Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart.

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Ten countries kept out Covid. But did they win?

Covid-19 has infected almost every country in the world – apart from 10. So what do they do now?

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Republican National Convention: What is happening this year?

We answer all your questions, including who is expected to speak and how Covid-19 has affected plans.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Whistleblower questions winter tent deaths

Suspected Covid-19 patients were routinely left in an open tent, in sub-zero temperatures, the BBC finds.

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Q&A: What is GolfGate and why is it causing Ireland problems?

The golf dinner that led to recriminations, resignations and the recall of the Irish parliament.

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The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech

Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.

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Eilat rape allegations: Tel Aviv covers over Peeping Toms beach mural

The Israeli city paints over an old mural amid heightened awareness of sexual violence against women.

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Belarus opposition holds mass rally in Minsk despite ban

Tens of thousands gather in Minsk, as pressure on President Lukashenko shows no sign of easing.

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California wildfires seen from a plane as Trump declares major disaster

US President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster and released federal aid.

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Donald Trump's sister says he's an 'unprincipled phoney'

Recordings reveal Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge, saying her brother "has no principles".

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Iran plane crash: Cockpit exchange recorded after missile hit Ukraine jet

All 176 people aboard a Ukrainian plane were killed when it was mistakenly downed by Iran in January.

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Thomas Restobar Club: Crush kills 13 as Peru police raid party violating lockdown

The crush happens as revellers try to leave a nightclub in the capital Lima.

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Miroslava Breach murder: Mexico jails man who ordered journalist's death

The man who ordered the killing of Miroslava Breach in 2017 receives rare 50-year sentence.

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Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant faces sentencing hearing

Brenton Tarrant has admitted killing 51 people and wounding dozens more at two New Zealand mosques.

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California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster

One fire tearing through the state is the third largest California has ever seen.

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Coronavirus: Is the US the worst-hit country for deaths?

President Trump says the death rate in the US is lower than elsewhere - what does the data show?

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Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year

The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck.

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US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use

Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms.

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Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome

Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe.

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Coronavirus vaccine: Short cuts and allegations of dirty tricks in race to be first

Russia, China, the US and UK see a vaccine as a projection of their scientific prowess.

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'It's a scary time for stand-up comedians'

Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts are making the best of a bad situation online, but for how long?

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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)

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Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot

Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja.

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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.

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Belarus protests: Mum's search for detained teenage poll observer

Darina, 19, was seized while monitoring voting in the disputed election. Her mum couldn't find her.

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

The wife of a man killed in the Christchurch attacks is preparing to attend the gunman's sentencing.

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

Comedians Jesse Appell in the United States and Tony Chou in China caught up online during the pandemic.

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Belarus: What lies behind the protests?

Mass strikes and protests have been continuing in Belarus, following disputed elections on 9 August.

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Beirut glass artist's years of work shattered

Many of Beirut's painstakingly restored stained glass windows were destroyed in moments in the massive blast.

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Belarus: Nato rejects claim that foreign troops are on border

The embattled Belarusian president says foreign powers are amassing troops to threaten his country.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Children aged 12 and over should wear masks - WHO

The UN health body says there is some evidence teenagers can infect others in the same way as adults.

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Masked Singer Australia suspended after seven crew test positive for Covid-19

The Australian version's entire production team, including celebrities, are now in self-isolation.

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Oradour-sur-Glane: France's best-known Nazi massacre site vandalised

President Macron condemns the "unspeakable" act at Oradour-sur-Glane, where 642 people were killed.

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Fredie Blom: 'World's oldest man' dies aged 116 in South Africa

Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified.

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Coronavirus: Germany puts on crowded 'study concerts' with Tim Bendzko

Scientists are using Saturday's three concerts to explore ways of holding mass indoor events safely.

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ICYMI: Leopard cubs in unlikely places and baby pandas

Baby pandas, leopard cubs and Europe's biggest mural. Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term

Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life sentence.

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Iraqi activist killing: Why are so many being targeted?

Riham Yaqoob was the face of many local anti-government protests, why are activists being targeted?

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Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64

Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique".

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Belarus unrest: Opposition leader says Belarusian people must not stop now

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the people must continue fighting.

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

The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia.

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

For anyone watching the protests in Belarus, there is one song that keeps being heard in the crowds.

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Syrian refugees left feeling helpless - again - by Beirut blast

Thousands of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon were among those worst affected by the disaster.

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Nile dam row: Ethiopia's pop stars hit out

The battle with Egypt over who has rights to the waters of the River Nile is played out by musicians.

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Coronavirus: Historic Bratislava counts cost of closed borders

Slovakia was praised for its swift response to Covid-19, but its tourist industry is paying the price.

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

Time is running out for Brussels and London to reach a post-Brexit trade deal.

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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.

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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.

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

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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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

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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.

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FOX NEWS: Dialing the final night of the DNC and President Trump's Pennsylvania speech

Dialing the final night of the DNC and President Trump's Pennsylvania speech

FOX NEWS: What are the main takeaways from Joe Biden's address from final night of the DNC?

What are the main takeaways from Joe Biden's address from final night of the DNC?

FOX NEWS: Utah school students, staff defying mask mandate could face charges: reports

Utah school students, staff defying mask mandate could face charges: reports

FOX NEWS: What are Joe Biden's credentials with evangelical voters?

What are Joe Biden's credentials with evangelical voters?

FOX NEWS: Trump hits the campaign trail in Biden's hometown in battleground Pennsylvania

Trump hits the campaign trail in Biden's hometown in battleground Pennsylvania

Belarus strikes must continue and grow, opposition leader says

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's plea comes as allies are being questioned by prosecutors.

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Brexit: UK-EU trade deal 'seems unlikely' says Michel Barnier

The bloc's negotiator says talks are "going backwards" as the UK says "little progress" has been made.

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Joe Biden's speech 'lots of sweetness and light'

A Trump voter and three Biden voters react to the former vice-president's nomination speech together.

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China floods: World's biggest dam nears capacity

Record floods hit China's Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River with millions of people affected.

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Brayden Harrington: Joe Biden and the boy with the stutter

On the final day of the Democratic National Convention, teenager Brayden Harrington steals the show.

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Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses and face paint

Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that "appropriates American Indian cultures" at their home stadium.

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Veep star mixes politics and comedy at convention

The Veep star and host of Joe Biden's convention night poked fun at President Trump - but was she funny?

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Alibaba tells Trump we 'support American brands'

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

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Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds.

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape

Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.

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DNC 2020: We will overcome this season of darkness - Joe Biden

Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

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

The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FOX NEWS: Amid rising sexually transmitted diseases, officials say more sex health counseling needed

Amid rising sexually transmitted diseases, officials say more sex health counseling needed

FOX NEWS: Dr. Makary: Bad behavior can turn a college into a COVID-19 super-spreader factory

Dr. Makary: Bad behavior can turn a college into a COVID-19 super-spreader factory

FOX NEWS: Health misinformation on Facebook viewed nearly 3.8B times in last year

Health misinformation on Facebook viewed nearly 3.8B times in last year

FOX NEWS: Urinals may spread coronavirus, study finds

Urinals may spread coronavirus, study finds

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.

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Thom Brennaman: Cincinnati Reds suspend broadcaster for homophobic slur

The Cincinnati Reds baseball team suspend commentator Thom Brennaman after he broadcasted a homophobic comment that he believed was off air.

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Kamala Harris speech: What was the verdict on how she did?

The California senator made history to formally accept the Democratic VP nomination. How did she do?

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Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump

On a night that crowned the vice-presidential nominee, the party had choice words for the commander-in-chief.

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Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase

TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite the family’s request.

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QAnon: Trump lauds bizarre conspiracy theory

The president said he did not know much about the online group, except that its adherents like him.

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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.

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FOX NEWS: Navy seeks to combine operations of thousands of ships and drones

Navy seeks to combine operations of thousands of ships and drones

DNC 2020: Kamala Harris savages Trump 'failure of leadership'

The California senator says the Republican leader "turns our tragedies into political weapons".

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned'

Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital after falling ill on a flight, his spokeswoman says.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show'

The former US president will say his Republican successor "hasn't grown into the job because he can't."

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Gunjan Saxena: India female pilot’s war biopic flies into a row

Gunjan Saxena, the female pilot who played a starring role in the Kargil conflict, sets the record straight.

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FOX NEWS: Britney Spears is 'strongly opposed' to her father returning as sole conservator: report

Britney Spears is 'strongly opposed' to her father returning as sole conservator: report

FOX NEWS: Netflix's 'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj' will not return for 7th season

Netflix's 'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj' will not return for 7th season

FOX NEWS: Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for August 18

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for August 18

FOX NEWS: Reese Witherspoon to produce country music competition series for Apple TV

Reese Witherspoon to produce country music competition series for Apple TV

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.

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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)

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Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change.

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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.

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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

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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.

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FOX NEWS: Italy, EU pledge support for Tunisia to help slow migration

Italy, EU pledge support for Tunisia to help slow migration

FOX NEWS: Amid Belarus protests, Lithuania eyes American support: 'The US was always a voice of democracy and freedom'

Amid Belarus protests, Lithuania eyes American support: 'The US was always a voice of democracy and freedom'

FOX NEWS: Mali's president resigns after being detained by mutinous troops

Mali's president resigns after being detained by mutinous troops

FOX NEWS: Lebanese president defends Hezbollah, says it's 'impossible' they are responsible for deadly Beirut blast: report

Lebanese president defends Hezbollah, says it's 'impossible' they are responsible for deadly Beirut blast: report