Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts

Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rises.

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Tokyo Olympics: Armand Duplantis glad to have avoided coffee with Sam Kendricks

Armand Duplantis is glad that a phone call from his girlfriend meant he missed a coffee with Sam Kendricks before the American's positive Covid test.

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Simone Biles withdraws from floor final at Tokyo Olympics

American Simone Biles withdraws from the floor final but is yet to make a decision on whether to compete on beam.

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Simone Biles criticism baffles Callum Skinner: Mental health 'not death of sport'

Criticism of Simone Biles for withdrawing from some events at Tokyo 2020 is "baffling", says Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner.

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Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins BMX freestyle gold for Great Britain

Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final.

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Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps

Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire.

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Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

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The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys.

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FOX NEWS: 'Hawaiian BBQ Quesadillas with Pineapple-Mango Guacamole' perfectly combines sweet and spicy: Try the recipe

'Hawaiian BBQ Quesadillas with Pineapple-Mango Guacamole' perfectly combines sweet and spicy: Try the recipe

FOX NEWS: Restaurants serving up deals, free guac for National Avocado Day

Restaurants serving up deals, free guac for National Avocado Day

Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape

The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China.

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Double GB gold in new mixed events

Great Britain kick off a golden Saturday by winning two of the new mixed relay events but there is disappointment for Dina Asher-Smith.

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Tokyo Olympics: The medal winners' flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster

More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games - and have a special significance, with flowers from areas devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Dressel sets world record to win third Tokyo gold

American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee McKeown also win golds.

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Tokyo Olympics: Elaine Thompson-Herah defends 100m title

Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 100m title.

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Tokyo Olympics: Georgia athletes removed from Games after sightseeing trip

Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo.

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Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities

Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas.

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Billie Eilish opens up on internet trolls

Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday.

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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic loses to Pablo Carreno Busta in bronze-medal match

Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

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ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump

A round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

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Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases

Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon.

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Simone Biles: Tokyo Olympics gymnast withdraws from two more events

American Simone Biles pulls out of the vault and uneven bars gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Nigerian sprinter Okagbare fails drugs test

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after being suspended for failing a drugs test.

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Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'

Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on?

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Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors

The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competitors about whether they should even be there.

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From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream

Thousands of Afghan interpreters have waited years to flee to the US. Arriving is a different story.

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Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb

More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands.

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India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid

The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park.

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Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress

The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns.

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The man who 'killed' Pluto

How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor thanks supporters after heart attack

The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay.

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Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly

A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone.

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

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FOX NEWS: ‘Smoked BBQ Lasagna’ for a delicious National Lasagna Day meal: Try the recipe

‘Smoked BBQ Lasagna’ for a delicious National Lasagna Day meal: Try the recipe

Deal agreed for patients and children of fertility doctor who used own sperm

Former fertility doctor Norman Barwin used his own or unknown sperm to impregnate patients.

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Nanjing: New China virus outbreak worst after Wuhan, says state media

Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.

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Hong Kong crowd booing China's anthem sparks police probe

Police are investigating an incident where hundreds jeered while watching an Olympics broadcast.

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Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown

Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups.

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Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant denies plans to go private

Didi shares surged by almost 50% in pre-market trade after a report that it planned to go private.

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Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station

The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.

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US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020

More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped.

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Coronavirus: Israel to give third jab to people aged over 60

It will be the first country to offer such a Covid booster amid a recent surge in infections.

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China warns UK as carrier strike group approaches

A fleet of British ships is currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to Japan.

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Covid and a coup: The double crisis pushing Myanmar to the brink

A surge in virus cases has dealt a fresh blow to a country already dealing with military coup.

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The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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'My bakery lets you take a bite out of celebs'

Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies.

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Dressage: How to make a horse dance

For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training.

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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic thrashes Kei Nishikori to reach men's semi-finals

Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals.

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Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion

Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star.

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The separated refugees brought back together by judo

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

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Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless

For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration.

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

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First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US

The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

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Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling

A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor 'stable' after 'heart-related incident' during filming

The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul.

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Netflix US cast and crew must be vaccinated to work

The online streaming firm is the latest company to make Covid jabs mandatory for workers.

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FOX NEWS: Restaurant owner leaves $1,840 tip at another restaurant

Restaurant owner leaves $1,840 tip at another restaurant

I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says

US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final.

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China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China.

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Australian athletics team isolating in Tokyo

Multiple members of the Australian athletics team are isolating after coming into close contact with a positive Covid-19 case.

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Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold

American Caeleb Dressel sets an Olympic record on his way to winning the men's 100m freestyle gold as he aims to become one of the most successful swimmers at a Games.

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Tokyo Olympics rowing: Ireland's Paul O'Donovan & Fintan McCarthy win lightweight men's double sculls

Ireland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim the lightweight men's double sculls.

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From garden pool to Olympic gold

Matt Richards' relay swim team almost broke the world record as they won gold in Tokyo.

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Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China

He has in the past been vocal in criticising authorities and has spoken out about human rights.

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FOX NEWS: Olympic gymnasts sound off on the evolving leotard: 'Power and prestige goes with those leos'

Olympic gymnasts sound off on the evolving leotard: 'Power and prestige goes with those leos'

FOX NEWS: Teen's life with Tourette syndrome turns family into viral stars

Teen's life with Tourette syndrome turns family into viral stars

Covid vaccines: Tourists head to the US to get vaccinated

Some tourists are spending thousands of dollars to travel to the US to get a coronavirus vaccine.

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South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy

The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban.

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Why cannabis is still a banned Olympics substance

Sha'carri Richardson won't be competing due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why.

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Gaza photographer hopes digital art boom can help raise aid money

A Palestinian photographer wants to help children by selling an image from May's conflict.

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FOX NEWS: Teens trapped atop roller coaster for 2 hours rescued by firefighters

Teens trapped atop roller coaster for 2 hours rescued by firefighters

Arthur: Popular children's show to end after 25 years

US public broadcaster PBS confirmed the final episode will air in winter 2022.

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Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop

The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you".

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Dusty Hill: ZZ Top founding bassist dies aged 72

Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades.

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FOX NEWS: ‘Olympic Rings Fruit Platter’ will win gold medals at your watch party: Try the recipe

‘Olympic Rings Fruit Platter’ will win gold medals at your watch party: Try the recipe

FOX NEWS: Olympians share favorite foods from Tokyo’s Olympic Village dining hall on TikTok

Olympians share favorite foods from Tokyo’s Olympic Village dining hall on TikTok

Kris Wu: Why a superstar sparked China's sexual consent debate

A growing rape allegation controversy centering on Kris Wu has renewed discussion on sexual consent.

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Barabanki accident: Eighteen die after truck crashes into bus in India

The victims were migrants workers who were going home to meet their families.

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Let more Afghan interpreters resettle in UK, say ex-military chiefs

More Afghans who worked for British forces should be allowed to resettle in the UK, former military chiefs say.

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Covid: Sydney extends lockdown as other Australian cities reopen

Infections in Australia's largest city remain stubbornly high, despite five weeks of restrictions.

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Canadian police reveal decade-long Manitoba residential school inquiry

Police are investigating abuse claims at a former school that sought to assimilate indigenous children.

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Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46

Jordison was a founding member of the heavy metal band, and remained the group's drummer until 2013.

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Simone Biles: American gymnast praised for 'prioritising mental wellness'

American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women's team final.

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Indians turn to crowdfunding to pay Covid bills

More and more Indians are asking strangers to help them pay off crushing medical debt.

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US sells unique Wu-Tang Clan album seized from 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli

The album was handed over as part of a $7.4m deal with a notorious former drug firm executive.

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Gilgamesh tablet: US authorities take ownership of artefact

The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet was imported illegally into the US before being bought by Hobby Lobby.

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Key moments from first hearing of Capitol riot inquiry

Police officers gave emotional testimony about their struggles during the riot to US lawmakers.

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Zimbabwean with football dreams to be kicked out of UK

Christopher Arundell grew up in the UK but after doing time in jail is being deported to Zimbabwe.

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The black immigrant who challenged US segregation - nearly 190 years ago

A black Brazilian immigrant was the first person in US history to challenge segregation in a courtroom

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FOX NEWS: Woman says she received thank you note from Queen Elizabeth for her portrait of Prince Philip

Woman says she received thank you note from Queen Elizabeth for her portrait of Prince Philip

Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony

Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry.

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Lebanon’s descent into darkness

The country's economic crisis has forced some families to move into refugee camps to survive.

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Roma student: 'My only goal is to finish school'

How one school in Croatia is working to improve education opportunities for Roma children like Kristina.

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Tokyo Olympics: German gymnasts' full-body suits inspire other athletes

British-Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis believes athletes should have a choice over their outfits.

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Tokyo Olympics: Take a tour of the incredible venues

They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts.

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Ivory Coast president and rival in first meeting since civil war

President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo shook hands at the presidential palace on Tuesday.

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Israel-Gaza conflict: Apparent war crimes committed, says rights group

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel and Palestinian militants of unlawful attacks in May's conflict.

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Greece: Forest fire rips through area near Athens

About 300 firefighters, water-dropping planes and helicopters helped bring the blaze under control.

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FOX NEWS: Baby born 3 years after NYPD father's death celebrates 4th birthday

Baby born 3 years after NYPD father's death celebrates 4th birthday

Vatican's Cardinal Becciu on trial in $412m fraud case

Cardinal Becciu goes on trial with nine others accused over a London property deal that went sour.

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Tokyo Olympics: Flora Duffy claims historic first gold for Bermuda

With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the least populous nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when Flora Duffy won the triathlon in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka loses to Marketa Vondrousova in women's singles tennis

Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffers a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earns a straight-set win.

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Sri Lanka: World's largest star sapphire cluster found in backyard

The "Serendipity Sapphire" was accidentally found by a gem trader in the Ratnapura region.

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Assam-Mizoram clash: Why are Indian policemen firing at each other?

Policemen from Mizoram and Assam states fired at each other over a contested border.

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FOX NEWS: Southwest sues travel site over hidden city ticketing

Southwest sues travel site over hidden city ticketing

Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty

More than 100 people have been arrested since the controversial and widely criticised law came into force.

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China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing.

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Malcolm Turnbull: Australia ex-PM says vaccine rollout 'a colossal failure'

Ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull tells the BBC he believes Australia's borders won't reopen until early 2022.

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North and South Korea restore communication hotline

The two countries have not spoke since Pyongyang cut off all channels of communication last year.

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FOX NEWS: California gubernatorial candidate: Transit tax would result in 'unintended consequences'

California gubernatorial candidate: Transit tax would result in 'unintended consequences'

Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide pleads not guilty to working as foreign agent

Thomas Barrack has been accused of lobbying the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

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Mapping the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan

Maps of Afghanistan showing who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban.

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The Indian girl killed for wearing jeans

Neha Paswan was allegedly beaten to death by relatives who disagreed with her choice of clothes.

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Kenyans sue the British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary

Some 1,000 people are going to court after a fire destroyed 12,000 acres of land at a wildlife sanctuary.

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Is there a future for Africa's lions?

As lion populations decline across much of Africa, could community-led conservation help reverse this trend?

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Brazil: Why are so many pregnant women dying from Covid?

One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn't have access to an intensive care unit.

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Archibald Prize: 100 years of Australia's top portrait honour

Over 100 years, the Archibald Prize has become better at reflecting Australian diversity.

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Hemingway 'lookalike' chosen in Florida contest

A 63-year-old won the Key West, Florida contest for his likeness to the award-winning author.

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Surfside tower collapse: Final victim identified from rubble

The family of Estelle Hedaya say they have confirmation she is the 98th victim of the Surfside disaster.

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Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract.

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Covid passports: How do they work around the world?

How are countries enforcing vaccine passports and what can people use them for?

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US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year

The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders.

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Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team

The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match.

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Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports

There have been more than 1,600 civilian deaths so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise.

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Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report

A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013.

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Tokyo Olympics: Momiji Nishiya wins skateboarding gold at just 13

At the age of 13, Japan's Momiji Nishiya wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's street skateboarding.

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Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45

Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s.

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Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules.

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Austrian wins shock Olympic cycling gold

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer launches a remarkable solo breakaway to win road race gold on her Olympic debut, as Britain's Lizzie Deignan finishes 11th.

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Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka 'refreshed' for 'nerve-wracking' Games debut in Japan

A "refreshed" Naomi Osaka says it was "nerve-wracking" to compete in the Olympics in her home country of Japan after her first-round win.

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Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Yuto Horigome makes history with sport's first ever gold

Yuto Horigome celebrates winning Japan's third gold medal as the Tokyo native claims victory in the inaugural men's street skateboarding final.

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What is 3x3 basketball?

On Saturday we finally saw what 3x3 Olympic basketball is all about - but what is it, and who stood out on day one?

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Tokyo 2020: S Korea TV sorry for using pizza to depict Italy

MBC also used Chernobyl to depict Ukraine and Dracula to show Romania at the Opening Ceremony.

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New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated

Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says.

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Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings.

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FOX NEWS: Video showing free french fry hack at McDonald's

Video showing free french fry hack at McDonald's

Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020

Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims gold.

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Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages

Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C.

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Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list

The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history.

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Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks

The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day.

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Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles

Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more.

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Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked

Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics.

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Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance

Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers.

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Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise

President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates.

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Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century

PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy.

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Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93

The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons.

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India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop

A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

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Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned

It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures.

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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada

Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada.

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Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom

Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children.

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Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday.

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R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's

The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim.

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Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis

Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style.

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Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar

With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems.

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Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed

Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship.

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The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot

A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines

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FOX NEWS: San Francisco considers testing $20,000 prototype trash cans: 'Insane'

San Francisco considers testing $20,000 prototype trash cans: 'Insane'

FOX NEWS: Former flight attendant to honor 9/11 victims by pushing beverage cart from Boston to Ground Zero

Former flight attendant to honor 9/11 victims by pushing beverage cart from Boston to Ground Zero

FOX NEWS: Mario Batali settles harassment probe, to pay $600K to accusers

Mario Batali settles harassment probe, to pay $600K to accusers

FOX NEWS: Viral TikTok video shows terrifying moment man lets bear out of his car

Viral TikTok video shows terrifying moment man lets bear out of his car

LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus

Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus.

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ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes

Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

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Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present

GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games.

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FOX NEWS: Go beyond the cob: 3 corn dip recipes to try this summer

Go beyond the cob: 3 corn dip recipes to try this summer

FOX NEWS: Wendy's is giving away Frostys and fries for National Drive-Thru Day

Wendy's is giving away Frostys and fries for National Drive-Thru Day

Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes

Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California.

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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures

French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.

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Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary

Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people.

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Golds, shock exits and heat on day one

There were early gold medals for China, Iran and South Korea on a sweltering opening day of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance

The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities.

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Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos

Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas.

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India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains

Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations.

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Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests

Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Surfside tower collapse: Search for bodies concludes

Firefighters say their search is over, a month after the building collapsed, with 97 confirmed dead.

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Baby orca, Toa, dies in New Zealand after failed search for mother

Toa, a killer whale stranded from his family, had washed ashore on the New Zealand coast.

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Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony

Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What's stopping aid getting in?

A renewed surge in fighting has made it ever more difficult for aid to reach areas in desperate need.

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Covid vaccines: Why a giant plastic bag shortage is slowing the rollout

A look at the critical vaccine components in short supply, as a new global marketplace is launched to tackle bottlenecks.

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Why is the Great Barrier Reef in trouble? A simple guide

Australia's natural wonder faces a battle to survive - here's a simple guide.

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1991 reforms: The year that transformed India

The BBC looks back at the pivotal moment when India's economy changed forever.

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China imposes sanctions on US officials

The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

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Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists

Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel.

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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption

Two months after a volcano erupted near the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aid organisations are still trying to reunite children separated from their families.

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Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says

The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings.

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Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case

The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt.

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Raj Kundra: Indian millionaire embroiled in porn scandal

Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, has been accused of running a porn production ring.

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Indian tax authorities raid media outlets Bharat Samachar and Dainik Bhaskar

The government denies that the raids were in retaliation for unfavourable reporting.

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Trading sex for cosmetic surgery in Mexico's narco capital

The influence of narcos has caused many women to undergo cosmetic surgery in Mexico's Sinaloa state.

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Wuhan virus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?

What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci?

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Sundarbans: why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking

The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas.

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The cost of hosting the Olympics

Holding the world's biggest sporting event comes with a hefty price tag

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The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid

Abdullah Sediqi, 24, is competing at the Tokyo Games in her honour.

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Tusker Rock's shipwrecks graveyard captured in art project

Photographer Peter Britton wants his project to stand as a legacy to those lost to Tusker Rock.

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Coronavirus: Italy brings in Covid certificate amid spike in infections

All those aged 12 and over with at least one jab will be able to access bars, cinemas and gyms.

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Tokyo Olympics: A Games in a pandemic, new sports, British medal hopes and global stars to watch

With the opening ceremony set for Friday, BBC Sport previews the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - a Games like no other.

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Tokyo Olympics: Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?

Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end to their domination?

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Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles gets her own goat emoji

What started as a light-hearted response to her "haters" is now an official Simone Biles emoji.

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FOX NEWS: 96-year-old believed to be 'oldest working nurse in America,' hangs up her scrubs

96-year-old believed to be 'oldest working nurse in America,' hangs up her scrubs

FOX NEWS: Ring video shows dog trying to find his owner in the 2-way talk doorbell

Ring video shows dog trying to find his owner in the 2-way talk doorbell

FOX NEWS: Bear cub killed by driver prompts heartbreaking warning from Yosemite Park ranger

Bear cub killed by driver prompts heartbreaking warning from Yosemite Park ranger

FOX NEWS: Escaped pet alligator shocks Missouri man: 'There are no gators in Missouri'

Escaped pet alligator shocks Missouri man: 'There are no gators in Missouri'

FOX NEWS: Risky 'hack' where people put garlic up nostrils has experts slamming the TikTok trend

Risky 'hack' where people put garlic up nostrils has experts slamming the TikTok trend

FOX NEWS: 91-year-old grandpa sends lovingly hilarious texts to his single granddaughter: Video

91-year-old grandpa sends lovingly hilarious texts to his single granddaughter: Video

FOX NEWS: Teen graduates from college before graduating from high school

Teen graduates from college before graduating from high school

EU chief rejects UK bid to renegotiate Brexit deal

Boris Johnson speaks to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the UK's demand to rework the Brexit deal.

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US border agents seize 15 giant snails

The giant African land snail is known to destroy local ecosystems and can cause meningitis in humans.

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AI advance could transform battle against disease

A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body.

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow

A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar.

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John Coates: Australian Olympic boss in awkward 'mansplaining' row

In an awkward exchange, John Coates ordered politician Annastacia Palaszczuk to attend the Olympics.

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Australia and NZ pull out of Rugby League World Cup

Australia and New Zealand pull out of the Rugby League World Cup because of "player welfare and safety concerns" related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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China floods: Drone footage shows the scale of damage as clean up begins

As aerial pictures show the extent of destruction, our correspondent reports on the situation on the ground.

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Olympics opening ceremony director dismissed on eve of event

After the removal of Kentaro Kobayashi, organisers are now re-assessing how to hold Friday's event.

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Yuen Long attack: Hong Kong court gives seven jail time

The 2019 attack in Yuen Long was captured by victims and bystanders on phones and shocked the city.

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YouTube removes Bolsonaro videos for Covid misinformation

The tech giant said its decision was based on its content policies, not on ideology or politics.

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Joe Biden says he's self-conscious as president

The president reflects on his first six months in the White House in a town hall hosted in Ohio.

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Benin Bronzes: Nigeria dispute jeopardises return of artefacts

Several museums in Europe have talked of returning the looted artefacts - but where will they be housed in Nigeria?

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'I survived Norway's worst terror attack'

Lisa Husby recalls hiding in fear as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøya island on 22 July 2011.

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Covid: Where and why is the US vaccine rollout slowing down?

Vaccinations in the US are slowing as infections rise - we've looked at where and why this is happening.

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Tokyo 2020: Travelling to an Olympic Games like no other

The BBC's Mariko Oi reflects on her personal experience of covering the Games during a global pandemic.

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Soldier statue reignites Spanish row over fascism

Spain's legionnaires symbolised fascism, but Madrid may soon have a statue honouring them.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: India's top medal contenders

India sends its largest ever contingent to the Tokyo Olympics in the hope of bettering its medals tally.

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The jungle-trekking Covid vaccinators helping to protect remote Indian villages.

Latgam Singpu and his team of Covid vaccinators use rope bridges, school buses and incentives to reach remote villages in India's Arunachal Pradesh state.

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Argentina introduces new ID cards for non-binary people

Under the new system, residents can select 'x' as their gender on passports and national ID cards.

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Halima Aden and Tommy Hilfiger: ‘It’s not just about diverse catwalks’

The world’s first hijab-wearing supermodel talks to fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger about why she quit the industry.

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Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline

The US says the agreement prevents Russia from using the pipeline as a political weapon over Europe.

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'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as subway submerged

Passengers tell of their fear after a busy subway carriage was flooded in central Henan province.

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to LA sexual assault charges

The disgraced Hollywood producer appears in court in a wheelchair, facing sexual assault charges.

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Pegasus: Princess Latifa and Princess Haya numbers 'among leaks'

Numbers used by Princesses Latifa and Haya are reportedly found in a database at the heart of the leaks.

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Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease

No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003.

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Wildfires: Firefighters battle blaze from top of moving train

Officials in California are pulling out all the stops to contain the state's largest wildfire.

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Europe floods: 'I have an axe beside my bed'

Marion Wenzel showed the BBC around her flood-wrecked house in Ahrweiler, Germany.

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2032 Games: Brisbane confirmed as Olympic and Paralympic host

Brisbane is confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after approval at an IOC meeting in Tokyo

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Gold toilet found in Russian police bribery probe

Investigators show video of a palatial villa, accusing traffic police of a mafia-style racket.

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Mucormycosis: India records more than 4,300 'black fungus' deaths

The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients.

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Henan floods: Woman swept down street by extreme flood waters

Bystanders managed to rescue the woman from the flood waters, which followed record-breaking rainfall.

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Covid-19: India outrage over no oxygen shortage death data

A minister's claim that no Covid deaths were reported from a lack of oxygen has sparked anger.

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FOX NEWS: Eric Shawn: Chaos in the cabin

Eric Shawn: Chaos in the cabin

ICMR sero survey says two-thirds of Indians exposed to Covid

The latest survey shows that 67% Indians, aged six and above, have been exposed to coronavirus.

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JP Morgan: US banking giant gives boss 'special award'

The award to Jamie Dimon is to persuade him to lead the company for a "significant number of years".

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Covid: Anger as half of Australians in lockdown again

Three states enforce stay-at-home orders, fuelling criticism of Australia's slow vaccination rate.

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Olympics: Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancelling Games

The global sporting event is due to start on Friday but more athletes have tested positive for Covid.

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Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped mothers and children

The group, most of them women and children, were kidnapped last month in Nigeria's Zamfara state.

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Covid: France rolls out health pass as cases soar

From Wednesday people will need proof of vaccination or a negative test to access some public places.

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Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?

We may be stepping into a world in which we are all spies - and at the same time are all spied on.

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Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister

Ariel Henry's appointment comes nearly two weeks after President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated.

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Darfur conflict's latest surge in violence displaces thousands

"I have cried so much, my eyes can barely see," one mother tells the BBC after seeing her brother die.

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Covid: The Mexican villages refusing to vaccinate

Take-up of the vaccine among indigenous towns in Chiapas state is as low as 2% in some areas.

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Mandira Bedi: Actress stirs debate over women's role at cremations

India's Mandira Bedi made news for performing her husband's last rites, generally a male preserve.

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The battle for Indonesia's Gold Island

There are fears that a mine will threaten Sangihe island's ancient forests and local water supply.

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Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games".

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Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide accused of working as foreign agent

Thomas Barrack is alleged to have lobbied the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

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Nike trainer output at key factory hit by Covid outbreak

Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region.

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Jeff Bezos and crew launch into space on New Shepard

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has launched into space, in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard.

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Pegasus: French President Macron identified as spyware target

The president's phone number was found on a list of numbers that were potential phone hacking targets.

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Biden rows back on Facebook 'killing people' comment

The US president says he was referring to a dozen people spreading misinformation on the platform.

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Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan

Some of the worshippers appeared frightened and unsure what to do when they heard multiple explosions.

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Tokyo Olympics: Poland send six swimmers home after selecting too many by mistake

Poland send six swimmers home from the Tokyo Olympics after selecting too many by mistake.

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Channel crossings migrants: 'We need a safe place'

A BBC team encounters some of the migrants trying to make the dangerous journey to England.

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Norway fined for wearing shorts not bikini bottoms

Norway are fined 1,500 euros (£1,295) for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European Beach Handball Championships.

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Microsoft: Chinese authorities slam 'groundless' hacking claims

A group of Western countries had accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack on the tech giant.

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Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene over 'misleadling' Covid posts

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a vocal critic of vaccines and the use of masks.

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Singapore murder: Schoolboy charged over death of student

Police officers found the body of a 13-year-old in a school bathroom, and an axe has been seized.

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Pedro Castillo declared president-elect of Peru

The leftist candidate won the popular vote but had been accused of fraud by rival Keiko Fujimori.

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A weekend in America: Shootings in Washington spotlight growing problem

A stadium was sent into panic and a six-year-old was killed in two of the weekend's worst shootings.

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Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?

Jamal Khashoggi's wife and the editor of the Financial Times are among those said to be targeted.

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Covid: False and misleading health claims spread in Indonesia

As Indonesia undergoes a dramatic Covid surge, unproven and misleading health claims are spreading.

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The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record

Electroflight has built the E-NXT which it hopes will break the electric airspeed record.

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Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

Billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch into space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship.

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First space tourist Dennis Tito: 'I was euphoric'

Dennis Tito paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station in 2001.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletes find new ways to train in lockdown

Participants in the upcoming Games have been going to unusual lengths to stay in shape under restrictions.

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FOX NEWS: TSA returns lost diamond to owner after it fell off woman’s engagement ring

TSA returns lost diamond to owner after it fell off woman’s engagement ring

FOX NEWS: Hammerhead charges toward swimmer while beachgoers scream in terror in viral video

Hammerhead charges toward swimmer while beachgoers scream in terror in viral video

FOX NEWS: High school graduate's reaction to his college acceptance letter goes viral: 'Fought hard for that'

High school graduate's reaction to his college acceptance letter goes viral: 'Fought hard for that'

Canada to open border to fully vaccinated Americans in August

The loosening of restrictions comes amid significant progress in the country's vaccine rates.

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Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

The ice-cream maker said it was “inconsistent with our values” to continue selling products in the region.

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Police chief 'sick and tired' after child killed in shooting

The police chief in Washington DC made an emotional appeal after the shooting of a 6-year-old girl.

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Iraq attack: Bomb kills 18 at busy Baghdad market

At least 18 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq's capital, security sources say.

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Carlos Ghosn: Father and son sentenced for helping ex-Nissan boss escape

Michael and Peter Taylor were convicted of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.

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Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia over quarantine rules

Katie Hopkins - a right-wing British commentator - bragged about plans to break isolation rules.

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Covid vaccination centres vandalised in France

The incidents came on a weekend of mass protests against the French government's new Covid rules.

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Covid: Global healthcare workers missing out on jabs

Campaigners say millions have not had even one vaccine dose, raising concerns for their communities.

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Tokyo Olympics: 'Plague of oysters' threaten key venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway.

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

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

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'Plague of oysters' threaten key Olympic venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway.

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Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

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

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

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

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

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

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Nigeria's security crises - five different threats

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

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Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

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

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Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper

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

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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

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

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Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison

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

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Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine

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

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FOX NEWS: NYPD buys $47K Tesla Model 3 for highway patrol division

NYPD buys $47K Tesla Model 3 for highway patrol division

FOX NEWS: Chase Elliott wins SRX finale in Nashville as Tony Stewart takes season title

Chase Elliott wins SRX finale in Nashville as Tony Stewart takes season title

FOX NEWS: Tesla launches Full Self-Driving subscription for $99/$199 per month

Tesla launches Full Self-Driving subscription for $99/$199 per month

FOX NEWS: Test drive: The 2021 Honda Ridgeline pickup gets a new disguise

Test drive: The 2021 Honda Ridgeline pickup gets a new disguise

FOX NEWS: Bono's crazy cowhide-upholstered Mercedes-Benz up for auction

Bono's crazy cowhide-upholstered Mercedes-Benz up for auction

FOX NEWS: It's Ricky Bobby's birthday today. Guess how old the 'NASCAR' star is

It's Ricky Bobby's birthday today. Guess how old the 'NASCAR' star is

FOX NEWS: Dump truck hits bridge so hard it moves 6 feet

Dump truck hits bridge so hard it moves 6 feet

FOX NEWS: Police officer rescues deer caught in soccer net

Police officer rescues deer caught in soccer net

FOX NEWS: Wyoming rancher pinned by ATV survives on beer, water 2 days

Wyoming rancher pinned by ATV survives on beer, water 2 days

FOX NEWS: Make-A-Wish gift stolen from Maryland family's yard: 'They didn't just steal property, they stole a wish'

Make-A-Wish gift stolen from Maryland family's yard: 'They didn't just steal property, they stole a wish'

North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

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

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

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

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Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation

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

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Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career

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

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Kenya fuel tanker explosion kills 13 in Siaya County

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

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Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted

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

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Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan

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

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The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed

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

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Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance

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

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

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'

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

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Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport

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

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

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

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First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village

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

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

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

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Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title

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

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

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

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Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US

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

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In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj

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

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Iran protests: One killed in water crisis demonstration

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

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'Hollywood Ripper' Michael Gargiulo sentenced to death for murders

The case drew attention as one of the victims was about to go on a date with actor Ashton Kutcher.

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Europe floods: Rescuers race to find survivors as hundreds remain missing

Crews scramble to reach victims of deadly floods in Germany and Belgium, where hundreds are missing.

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Cannes Film Festival 2021 highlights: Sun, stars and saliva

A-listers flocked to the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet, despite the pandemic.

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Daca: Obama programme for child migrants ruled illegal

A Texas judge says new applicants cannot be enrolled in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

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Covid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantine

A planned relaxation of England's rules from Monday will not apply due to cases of the Beta variant.

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Under the skin of OnlyFans

A BBC investigation reveals concerns about how the site, known for porn, is structured and moderated.

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South Africa Zuma riots: What's behind the violence and looting?

Some analysts say the violence wasn't spontaneous anger but a deliberate strategy of sabotage.

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 July 2021

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

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Covid-19: Second doses run dry in Brazil's scramble to vaccinate

Many are struggling to source their second dose of the Covid-19 jab in one of the worst-hit countries.

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Covid misinformation on Facebook is killing people - Biden

The US president said a spike in Covid deaths among the unvaccinated was down to social media.

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The migrants hunger-striking for legal status in Belgium

More than 400 go without food demanding a clear path to residency in Belgium.

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Ros Atkins on… the North America heat waves

Ros Atkins explains the link between climate change and recent heat waves in the US and Canada.

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Belgium takes back mothers and children from Syria jihadist camps

It is the biggest repatriation of suspected Islamic State members since its fall in 2019.

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FOX NEWS: Jack in the Box mocks McDonald's ice cream machines in response to viral video

Jack in the Box mocks McDonald's ice cream machines in response to viral video

Bianca Devins: Family sue NY officials over video footage of murdered teen

Bianca Devins' family claim video of her having sex and also her murder were shared with the media.

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In pictures: Floods kill dozens

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

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More flooding forecast for Europe

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

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Germany floods: Helicopter rescues residents from rooftops

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

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Europe floods: Neighbourhoods clear up after record rainfall

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

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WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts

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

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Australia Covid: Melbourne's snap lockdown spark protest

Anti-lockdown demonstrators took to the streets as the country's delta outbreak spreads.

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Germany floods: Merkel pledges support for victims

Angela Merkel says the "full extent" of the German floods will only be seen in the coming days.

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Canada: More unmarked graves likely at former residential school site

An indigenous group said in May it had found the probable remains of 215 children in unmarked graves.

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FOX NEWS: Man says he's found 160 bowling balls under his Michigan home

Man says he's found 160 bowling balls under his Michigan home

FOX NEWS: How to know if your sunscreen is expired

How to know if your sunscreen is expired

FOX NEWS: Mom of teen paralyzed from trampoline injury knows her daughter will walk again: '100%, with all of my heart'

Mom of teen paralyzed from trampoline injury knows her daughter will walk again: '100%, with all of my heart'

Dying alone in Indonesia's grim battle with Covid-19

Firefighters haul bodies from homes as hospitals scramble for oxygen in Asia's new Covid epicentre.

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Viewpoint: Why Sikhs are the do-gooders of the world

A new book asks why Sikhs have made it a tradition to help strangers in their darkest moments.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Fact-checking claims about the protests

We've looked at some examples of misleading images and videos, claiming to be from the current protests.

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Canada residential schools: 'Six years old, I was imprisoned here'

As searches for unmarked graves continue, survivors reflect on a dark legacy of residential schools.

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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How your personal data is being scraped from social media

As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data?

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Tokyo 2020: The gymnasts 'building bridges between cultures'

The town of Murayama in northern Japan is preparing to welcome a team of Bulgarian Olympians.

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Cbeebies bedtime stories and why Hollywood stars are lining up

Other stars to have taken part include Tom Hardy, Dolly Parton and Sir Elton John.

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Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'

"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict

"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan.

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The South African community standing up to looters

The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence.

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Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe

The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid.

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FOX NEWS: New Mexico grandma, 78, enters powerlifting competition

New Mexico grandma, 78, enters powerlifting competition

FOX NEWS: Seattle doctor harassed by flight attendant for disposing of her baby's diaper

Seattle doctor harassed by flight attendant for disposing of her baby's diaper

FOX NEWS: Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' dress discovered at college with her name handwritten inside

Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' dress discovered at college with her name handwritten inside

FOX NEWS: Americans are turning to dating apps to find friends

Americans are turning to dating apps to find friends

China's post-pandemic economic rebound loses steam

The world's second largest economy grew by 7.9% in the second quarter compared to a year earlier.

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Australia attacks sweeping EU climate plan to tax imports

Australia, a fossil fuel exporting giant, says the EU’s plan to impose carbon trade fees is “protectionist”.

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Singapore sees cases spike in large karaoke lounge cluster

Some 54 cases are linked to such lounges, which typically see hostesses interact with customers.

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Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards

India's central bank says Mastercard violated an order directing payments data to be stored locally.

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Korindo: Korean palm oil giant stripped of sustainability status

A BBC investigation last year found Korindo been buying up swathes of Asia's largest rainforests.

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Debbie Harry on Blondie's 'monumental' Cuba trip and her reunion demands

The star recalls two historic concerts in Havana, and reveals her demand before reforming Blondie.

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Angela Merkel and four US presidents

The German chancellor, who first took office in the Bush era, makes a farewell visit to Washington DC.

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'My husband was an angel - then he raped me'

Marital rape has long been a taboo issue in Egypt, but now victims are beginning to speak out.

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Covid in Namibia: 'Fifteen of my relatives have died'

Namibia is suffering one of the world's worst outbreaks of Covid, as ex-footballer Marley Ngarizemo can testify.

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South Africa looting: I'm struggling to find food

A Durban resident tells the BBC he is struggling to find any food after so many shops were looted.

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Gujarat: The Indian baby who was abducted twice

The disappearance of a two-day-old baby was the start of a case that crossed state lines in India.

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Britney Spears can hire own lawyer in conservatorship case, judge rules

The decision comes as the pop star addresses a US court for the second time in less than a month.

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FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds

While agents dragged their feet, the report found, Larry Nassar continued to prey on gymnasts.

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Cuba: US calls for release of all protesters after unrest

Demonstrations broke out nationwide in Cuba on Sunday in a rare protest against the government.

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Fleeing Taliban bombs and bullets in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye travelled to Afghanistan's strategically vital Kunduz province, most of which has fallen to the Taliban.

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Czech women seek compensation for coerced sterilisations

Thousands of women were sterilised without their consent in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Nasa zeroes in on cause of Hubble's trouble

A possible cause is identified for the Hubble telescope's worst glitch in years.

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Afghanistan: US to evacuate endangered translators

The Biden administration is to evacuate Afghan translators who assisted them during the war.

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SA Zuma riots: Mother on throwing baby from burning building

The building was allegedly set on fire by looters amid an eruption of riots across South Africa.

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Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep

Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests.

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Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance.

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Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law

Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.

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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US

A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.

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Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak

People living in Australia’s largest city to remain under stay-at-home orders until July 30.

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US warns businesses over China's Xinjiang province

The announcement comes as the West hardens its stance over alleged human rights abuses in the region.

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Hotel collapse in China's Suzhou kills 17, injures five

A preliminary investigation found the property owner had privately modified the building's structure.

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Iranians 'plotted to kidnap US, Canada and UK targets'

New York-based Iranian-born journalist Masih Alinejad says she was targeted for abduction.

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Islamic State children in Syria face a lifetime in prison

A BBC investigation found that children, whose parents supported IS, are caught in a conveyor belt of incarceration.

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Australia issues new appeal over backpacker murder

Australian police want to find the remains of Peter Falconio, who was killed in the outback 20 years ago.

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Cuba: Man confirmed killed in anti-government unrest

A man died in the unrest that began on Sunday, but witnesses deny official accounts of the incident.

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South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban

People caught in the middle of the violence say their city is "on fire" - and they feel abandoned.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost 'Black Woodstock' gig series

Questlove's directorial debut uncovers lost gigs with Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone.

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A question of faith: Biden, Catholicism and the presidency

A debate over communion for the second Catholic US president renews questions of religion and politics.

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Khashoggi murder: US softens towards Saudi leader

Saudi Arabia's crown prince was shunned after the 2018 killing, but the kingdom is back in business.

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Colombia bets on privately funded Covid vaccinations

The private-sector scheme allows companies to vaccinate their Colombian staff, regardless of need.

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Australian campaign to improve education about sexual consent

Thousands of stories have emerged of Australian students sexually assaulted by fellow pupils.

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The woman giving toys a new life

Rebecca transforms people's old and unwanted dolls and then gives them away for free.

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REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.

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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

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Asian American history teaching rule in US state

Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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FOX NEWS: Massive hole forms in Florida family's backyard overnight

Massive hole forms in Florida family's backyard overnight