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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Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts
Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rise.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOX NEWS: Viral brain teaser, predicting which card you'll choose, stuns TikTok: ‘How is that possible?’
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FOX NEWS: Disneyland character dining makes a comeback at select park locations
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FOX NEWS: Church member receives kidney from his pastor: A ‘blessing from God’
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Read moreTokyo 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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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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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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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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07/30/21 3:56 PM
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Read moreBob 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 on air beds
Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.
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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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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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Carl Levin, Michigan’s longest-serving senator, dead at 87
07/29/21 7:48 PM
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Read moreUS 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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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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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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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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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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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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07/29/21 1:26 PM
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Read moreTheodore 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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Israel investigating shooting of Palestinian boy in West Bank
Palestinian officials say soldiers shot the 12-year-old as he travelled in a car in the West Bank.
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FOX NEWS: ‘Olympic Rings Fruit Platter’ will win gold medals at your watch party: Try the recipe
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Read moreBob Odenkirk 'stable' after collapsing on set
The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul.
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Global fundraiser for 88 million more children in school
The summit in London wants to raise £3.6bn for schools in some of the world's poorest countries.
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Google workers will need Covid jabs to return to office
The search engine says it will roll the policy out globally across its offices in the coming months.
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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 American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, who has tested positive for Covid-19.
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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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Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold
USA's 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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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
US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete 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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Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist dies aged 72
Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades.
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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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FOX NEWS: Tom Hanks' custom Airstream movie trailer is up for sale and ready for a road trip
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Dusty Hill, longtime ZZ Top bassist, dead at 72
07/28/21 12:39 PM
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOX NEWS: Woman says she received thank you note from Queen Elizabeth for her portrait of Prince Philip
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Read moreIvory 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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07/27/21 12:11 PM
FOX NEWS: Baby born 3 years after NYPD father's death celebrates 4th birthday
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FOX NEWS: Tom Hanks is auctioning his classic Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser SUV
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FOX NEWS: GM adding Super Cruise with hands-free towing to 6 pickups and SUVs in 2022
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Mike Enzi, former Wyoming senator, dead at 77
07/26/21 11:22 PM
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Read moreHow US pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran
The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions.
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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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Maharashtra: How one city avoided worst of India floods
At least 149 people have died across the Indian state this monsoon season.
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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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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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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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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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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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Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India
It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.
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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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Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky
The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures
French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo.
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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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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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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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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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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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FOX NEWS: Blue or brown? Rare butterfly could spark internet debate similar to ‘the dress’
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FOX NEWS: 96-year-old believed to be 'oldest working nurse in America,' hangs up her scrubs
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Read moreCoronavirus: 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
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FOX NEWS: Ring video shows dog trying to find his owner in the 2-way talk doorbell
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FOX NEWS: Bear cub killed by driver prompts heartbreaking warning from Yosemite Park ranger
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FOX NEWS: Escaped pet alligator shocks Missouri man: 'There are no gators in Missouri'
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FOX NEWS: Risky 'hack' where people put garlic up nostrils has experts slamming the TikTok trend
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FOX NEWS: 91-year-old grandpa sends lovingly hilarious texts to his single granddaughter: Video
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FOX NEWS: Teen graduates from college before graduating from high school
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FOX NEWS: Beach day sandwich hack impresses TikTok: Saves time on lunch prep
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Read moreEU 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as train carriage submerged
Passengers tell of their fear after a busy subway carriage was flooded in central Henan province.
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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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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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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' claim
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
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Read moreICMR 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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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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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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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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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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FOX NEWS: America's first space tourist on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launch
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Read morePedro 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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FOX NEWS: Nutritionists share top tips for getting back on track after weekends of barbecuing
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Read moreJeff 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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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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FOX NEWS: TSA returns lost diamond to owner after it fell off woman’s engagement ring
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FOX NEWS: Hammerhead charges toward swimmer while beachgoers scream in terror in viral video
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FOX NEWS: High school graduate's reaction to his college acceptance letter goes viral: 'Fought hard for that'
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Read morePolice 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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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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More maskless Dems test positive for COVID-19 after packing plane to flee Texas election vote
07/18/21 5:46 PM
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Read morePegasus: 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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Harris has doctor's visit at Walter Reed days after meeting with infected Texas Democrats
07/18/21 12:12 PM
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
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FOX NEWS: Chase Elliott wins SRX finale in Nashville as Tony Stewart takes season title
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FOX NEWS: Tesla launches Full Self-Driving subscription for $99/$199 per month
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FOX NEWS: Test drive: The 2021 Honda Ridgeline pickup gets a new disguise
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FOX NEWS: Bono's crazy cowhide-upholstered Mercedes-Benz up for auction
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FOX NEWS: It's Ricky Bobby's birthday today. Guess how old the 'NASCAR' star is
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FOX NEWS: Dump truck hits bridge so hard it moves 6 feet
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Read moreKenya 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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Several shot outside DC's packed MLB stadium as terrified fans, players run for cover
07/17/21 7:43 PM
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FOX NEWS: Jack in the Box mocks McDonald's ice cream machines in response to viral video
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Read moreHaiti: 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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