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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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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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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The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

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

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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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SolarWinds: Top US prosecutors hit by suspected Russian hack

It is feared hackers may have accessed sensitive legal files during last year's SolarWinds breach.

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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: 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: 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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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Amanda Knox claims Matt Damon film Stillwater profits from her life

The director of Stillwater said he was fascinated by Ms Knox's wrongful murder conviction in Italy.

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Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta criticises 'vaccine nationalism'

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says vaccine nationalism is why he wants his country to move towards vaccine production.

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Deadly oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea

Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman.

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Tokyo Olympics: Who are the contenders for Usain Bolt's 100m crown?

For the first time since 2004 an athlete other than Usain Bolt will win the men's Olympic 100m - but who are the contenders for gold?

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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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Australia to return 14 artworks of disputed provenance to India

The National Gallery says their repatriation will "close a very difficult chapter of our history".

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China nuclear: Taishan reactor shut down over damaged fuel rods

The operator says the EPR reactor at Taishan in China is "under control" despite fuel rod concerns.

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Critics praise 'defiant' Billie Eilish album

The teen megastar's second album, Happier Than Ever, gives an unflinching portrayal of global fame.

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Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts

Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes.

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Djokovic's 'golden Grand Slam' bid thwarted

Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike

The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain.

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Hong Kong: First person sentenced under security law gets nine years jail

Tong Ying-kit had rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's runners form 'mum's club'

Top Kenyan female athletes have been juggling parenting and training for the Tokyo Olympics.

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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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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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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

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

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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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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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American Lee takes gold as Biles watches on

American Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold at the Olympics as defending champion Simone Biles watches from the stands after withdrawing to prioritise her mental health.

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Afghanistan Taliban: Flash flooding kills dozens in remote province

At least 60 people die and many are missing in a remote area controlled by Islamist militants.

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Johnny Ventura: Dominican merengue legend dies aged 81

The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend.

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Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering

Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry

A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fighting escalates despite ceasefire

Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say.

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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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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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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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Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China

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

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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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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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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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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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Bosnian Serbs defy top UN official Inzko over genocide denial

Ethnic Serb leaders, accused of playing down the Srebrenica massacre, will now boycott parliament.

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Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and his love of Bugattis and Michael Jackson

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, tipped as Equatorial Guinea's next leader, is under sanctions in the UK and France.

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Pedro Castillo: The primary school teacher who became Peru's president

The meteoric rise of leftist Pedro Castillo has shaken Peru's political and business elite.

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Remington: US gunmaker offers $33m to Sandy Hook shooting victims

Victims' families from Sandy Hook elementary school sued Remington for the sale of the rifle.

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Man on scooter steals millions from upmarket Paris jeweller

The middle-aged armed robber targets a store in an upmarket area of the French capital.

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Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic.

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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse

After the Covid scepticism of her predecessor, Tanzania's President Samia launches a vaccine campaign.

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Sweden charges man over 1988 Iran prison massacre

Hamid Nouri faces trial over the mass execution of detainees during the Iran-Iraq war.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul star collapses on set of Breaking Bad spin-off

The US actor was reportedly rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after being taken ill in New Mexico.

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Tokyo Olympics: Why 'superhuman' Simone Biles could change attitudes to mental health in sport

Athletes discuss Simone Biles' decision to prioritise her mental health at the Tokyo Olympics and how she could change attitudes in sport.

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China building nuclear missile silo field, scientists say

A new report based on high-quality satellite images says the site could hold up to 100 silos.

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Petrol bombs thrown at Cuban embassy in Paris

Cuba's foreign ministry has released surveillance footage of the attack at its embassy in France.

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Star gymnast Biles withdraws from all-around final

American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around final Tokyo Olympics.

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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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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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Capitol riot: Officers describe racial slurs at 6 January hearing

Four officers who fought Trump supporters on 6 January give evidence at the first day of an inquiry.

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Atlanta spa shootings: Georgia man pleads guilty

Robert Aaron Long, charged with killing eight people in March, says he murdered four of the victims.

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Biles says mental health concerns led to pull out

Simone Biles says she "has to focus on her mental health" after pulling out of the gymnastics women's team final at Tokyo 2020.

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Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting.

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Leverkusen blast: German chemical plant explosion leaves one dead

Officials in Leverkusen say four people are missing and 16 were injured in the blast on Tuesday.

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Dad builds robotic 'exo-skeleton' to help son walk

The French robotics engineer said he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to.

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Man in contraption washes up in Florida after trying to run on water

Reza Baluchi was trying to "run" 1,000 miles north, but ended up 30 miles south of his start point.

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Britney Spears officially requests new conservator to replace her father

The star's new lawyer says her father's control of her career is "insane and depressing".

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DaBaby's HIV and gay comments 'perpetuate discrimination'

The rapper made false claims about the life expectancy of people with HIV at a US festival.

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Wright wins first ever Olympic surfing medal

Australian surfer Owen Wright marks his comeback from a traumatic brain injury by winning the first ever Olympic medal in surfing.

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Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'

Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team.

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

The 24-year-old had flown a flag with a protest slogan while riding a motorcycle into police officers.

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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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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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Nikola Tesla: Sparks fly over plans to honour inventor with coin

Both Croatia and Serbia claim Nikola Tesla, pioneer of alternating current electricity, as their hero.

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How US pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran

The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions.

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German lawyers wrangle over pensioner's WW2 tank in basement

The 84-year-old kept the vehicle in his basement, along with an anti-aircraft gun and a torpedo.

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AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner

Judges praised Meron Hadero's short story The Street Sweep which ends in a "clever twist".

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White House: US to maintain Covid foreign travel restrictions

The White House says current rules will remain due to rising cases and variant transmission.

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Tokyo Olympics: German women's gymnastics team wears full-body suits

Germany's gymnasts wear full-body suits in women's qualification at the Olympics as they continue their stand against the sexualisation of their sport.

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Greece seeks spear fisher who killed famous seal

Kostis, a rare Mediterranean monk seal rescued as a pup, is killed by a spear gun.

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Tunisia: Key moments as political turmoil unfolds

Tunisia's president sacks the PM and the speaker is barred entry to parliament following violent protests.

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US accused of demonising China in high-level talks

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is the most senior official to visit under Mr Biden.

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Sandstorm swallows city in northwestern China

Dust clouds towered at least 100 metres (330ft) over Dunhuang.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada

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

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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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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 as clashes broke out 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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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

Here are some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest, most comfortable 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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Las Vegas murder case cracked with record-small amount of DNA

Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989.

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Covid: Moderna jab approved for teenagers in EU

Vaccination with Moderna's jab can now be extended to adolescents, the EU medicines watchdog says.

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Jovenel Moïse: Unrest mars funeral of assassinated Haitian leader

Gunshots and tear gas punctuate the funeral of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

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German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site

A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town.

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Tokyo Olympics: 2020 Games begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame in poignant ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Games are officially under way as Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic flame in a poignant opening ceremony.

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MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name

After decades of criticism from Native American groups, the Cleveland Indians have a new name.

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India monsoon: 36 dead after landslides in Maharashtra

Rescuers have been recovering bodies from under debris but more people are feared missing.

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US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire

As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames.

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China floods: Henan mother dies after saving baby from mudslide

Rescuers believe she had flung her daughter to safety just as their home in Henan was hit.

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Tibet: China's President Xi Jinping makes visit to troubled region

Xi Jinping is the first Chinese leader in 30 years to make an official trip to the troubled region.

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Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid

Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge.

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Man rescued in Alaska after week-long bear attack ordeal

US Coast Guard officials spotted an SOS sign on a remote shack where the man had been staying.

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India Zomato: Shares of food delivery app soar 80% on market debut

The firm's stock exchange listing sets the pace for other start-ups that are thriving in the pandemic.

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Emily Ratajkowski sponsors Bantry Basketball Club in County Cork

Emily Ratajkowski buys kit for Bantry's U15 and U16 teams, setting Snapchat "on fire".

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Indonesia: Covid-positive man boards flight disguised as wife

He may never have been caught if he had not changed into his regular clothes midway through the flight.

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Pegasus spyware: French President Macron changes phone after hack reports

Mr Macron was one of several world leaders reportedly targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

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Covid vaccine: Eight-week gap seen as sweet spot for Pfizer jab antibodies

Spacing out doses boosts antibody levels, say researchers - who suggest eight weeks as the "sweet spot"

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Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties

The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month.

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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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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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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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Websites hit by global outage

Dozens of hugely popular websites have been knocked offline.

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Eric Clapton refuses to play venues requiring vaccines for concertgoers

The UK recently announced that proof of vaccination will soon be required at venues and nightclubs.

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California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment

One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment.

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The 12-year-old becoming Tokyo's youngest Olympian

Hend Zaza from Syria reveals her inspiration for getting into table tennis at such a young age.

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Tokyo Olympics: Black bear at softball arena still not caught out

There are no fans at the Azuma Stadium in Fukushima for the Olympic softball tournament, but US players are keeping their eyes out for a ticketless intruder.

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Covid: China rejects WHO plan for second phase of virus origin probe

China says a proposal to audit labs shows "disrespect to common sense and arrogance towards science".

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Dust devil almost takes out football players at match in Bolivia

The whirlwind, often mistaken for a tornado, came as a shock but appeared to cause no damage in Bolivia.

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Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us for hacking

NSO Group tells BBC News: "The finger-pointing should be at the customer."

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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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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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Former informant 'White Boy Rick' sues FBI for $100m

The one-time teenage FBI informant says his work with the agency amounts to 'child abuse/

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Spain arrest over celebrity Twitter accounts hack

The police action is the latest in a series of arrests over the 2020 attack on a series of celebrity accounts.

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From pretending to be a boy to going to the Games

Olympic boxing hopeful Caroline Dubois tells her incredible story of the journey to reach the pinnacle of her career.

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China: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content

Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up".

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Tokyo Olympics: Team GB women's football take the knee

Great Britain's women's football squad take the knee before their opening 2-0 win over Chile at Tokyo 2020.

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Tokyo 2020: Where might hosts Japan win medals?

The Japanese Olympic Committee has set a target of 30 golds in Tokyo, but in which sports might those medals be won?

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Tokyo Olympics: Day-by-day guide to the key events, big stars and British medal hopes

Want to know what's happening when in Tokyo? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Japan.

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Gender reveal party couple face jail over deadly California wildfire

A California couple are charged over an event last year blamed for sparking a deadly blaze.

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Taylor Swift: No more Grammys for singer's re-recorded Fearless album

She will not submit the new version of her 2008 album, though 2020's Evermore will be in contention.

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Tokyo Olympics: Sweden stun USA in women's football opener

Sweden's women's football team stun world champions the United States in their opening match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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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' claim

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

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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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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

Just days before the Games' opening ceremony, more athletes have tested positive for Covid.

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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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Severe floods hit China's Henan province

Roads and subway stations have been submerged and one region recorded 40cm (15 inches) of rainfall.

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China floods: Passengers stuck in waist-high water on train

Henan province has been hit hard by heavy rain in recent days resulting in flash flooding.

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Wally Funk: The 82-year-old on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin flight

Wally Funk was overlooked for space flight in the 60s but got a second chance with Jeff Bezos.

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Germany grapples with flood havoc

A massive clean-up is under way, but Germany's flood damage won't be fixed for many months.

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Climate change: US pushes China to make faster carbon cuts

US climate envoy John Kerry says help from China is needed to avoid a dangerous rise in heat.

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Kim Hong-bin: South Korean climber missing after fall in Pakistan

Kim Hong-bin, who has no fingers, is thought to have fallen into a crevasse on a descent in Pakistan.

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Israel PM warns Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever of consequences over sales ban

The ice cream maker's parent company Unilever is told "strong action" will be taken against boycotts.

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Tokyo 2020: Missing Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko found in Japan

The Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from a pre-Olympic training camp in Japan has been found.

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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

Many 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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Killing of boy, 13, at school shocks Singapore

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

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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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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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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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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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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: Bombing at Baghdad market kills Eid shoppers

At least 25 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq's capital, security sources say.

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First Capitol rioter sentenced to prison time

Paul Allard Hodgkins is the first of hundreds of Capitol rioters sentenced for a felony.

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Nigeria fighter plane shot down by bandits - military

The pilot survived by ejecting himself and hiding with local residents, says Nigeria's Air Force.

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Oregon Bootleg Fire: Evacuations as largest US fire burns 300,000 acres

The Bootleg Fire has burned an area larger than New York City and forced thousands to evacuate.

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Mumbai rains: At least 30 killed in downpour

Heavy monsoon rains have been lashing Mumbai, India’s financial capital.

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China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers

The UK, US and EU have accused China of carrying out an attack on Microsoft Exchange email servers.

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Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears

Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery.

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Germany floods: Government rejects criticism over flood warnings

As the flood risks ease, questions are raised whether the high death toll could have been avoided.

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London man in court over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

The suspect is charged with conspiring to kill an exiled Pakistani activist in the Netherlands.

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Tokyo Olympics: Composer Keigo Oyamada resigns over bullying at school

Keigo Oyamada resigned after it came out that he bullied disabled classmates and boasted about it.

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NYPD officer uses crisp packet to save stabbing victim

The police officer in New York has been praised for his decisive actions.

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India farmers' protest: Living on a highway in protest

Seven months on, farmers are still striking against contentious new laws outside the national capital.

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Kris Wu: Brands drop China star over teen sex allegations

Singer-actor Kris Wu has denied the accusations and said he was filing a defamation suit.

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Why I've hosted more than 30 refugees in my house

Karina Litvack has housed dozens of refugees in London since her daughters moved out.

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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day

People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead.

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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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ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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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 vowed 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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US Navy: First woman passes elite training scheme

The gruelling military training programme ends with a 72-hour event called the Tour.

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Floridians rally in support of Cuban protesters

Across Florida, Cuban-Americans have been rallying to show their support for protests in Cuba.

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Germany floods: Where are the worst-hit areas?

Maps, images and graphics showing the heavy rainfall and flooding that has caused widespread damage.

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

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

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Germany floods: 'My city looks like a battlefield'

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

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Germany floods: Missed warnings and climate change

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

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Drone footage shows mudslides

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

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Science failed to predict extreme weather

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

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South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries

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

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Severe flooding in western Europe

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

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Pulitzer-winning journalist killed in Afghanistan

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

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Clean-up operations in flood-hit western Europe

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

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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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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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Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers 'in on plot to kill Haiti president'

Some of the suspects in the murder of Haiti's leader were duped, but others allegedly knew of the plan.

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Blue Origin: Teenager to fly into space with Jeff Bezos

Oliver Daemen, 18, will become the youngest person to fly to space with the Blue Origin venture.

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China tunnel flood: Desperate search to find trapped workers

Hundreds of rescuers are trying to save 14 workers beneath a tunnel that collapsed after a flash flood.

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Lebanon's PM-designate quits over deadlock on cabinet line-up

Saad Hariri says he cannot agree a cabinet with President Michel Aoun after nine months of trying.

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Dutch crime reporter de Vries dies from shooting

Peter R de Vries, shot in Amsterdam, was famous for exposing criminal underworld bosses.

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In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium

At least 33 people have died and others are missing in Germany after heavy rains in the north west.

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Afghanistan: Taliban offers ceasefire for return of prisoners

The Afghan government says the offer of a three-month truce for 7,000 prisoners is a "big demand".

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Germany floods: Collapsed buildings and submerged cars

Heavy rain has caused flooding in western Germany, leading to collapsed buildings and submerged cars.

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Uyghurs: US Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports

The legislation will create an assumption that goods from Xinjiang are made using forced labour.

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South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest

The country has seen days of rioting, with food shortages and citizens forming vigilante groups.

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Germany floods: Four dead and dozens stranded after heavy rain

Dozens of people are reported missing and others have been left stranded in the west of the country.

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Melbourne: Australian city to enter snap lockdown with 18 cases

The decision by Victoria means about 40% of Australia's population is under a stay-at-home order.

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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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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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Covid: Spain's top court rules lockdown unconstitutional

People fined for breaking lockdown rules will now be able to reclaim their money, the court says.

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US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises.

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Swedish rapper Yasin jailed over plot to kidnap rival artist

Artist of the Year Yasin was convicted in a case against a criminal gang that drew national attention.

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Olivia Rodrigo: Pop princess pushes president's plan for more jabs

Olivia Rodrigo, 18, meets US President Joe Biden, 78, to promote youth Covid vaccinations.

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Why I threw my baby to strangers

Naledi Manyoni recalls the moment she threw her daughter from a building set on fire by looters.

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Covid-19 rules: What happens when countries ease restrictions?

As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have others fared when they eased rules?

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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital amid concern over chronic hiccups

The Brazilian president is put under medical observation after reports of abdominal pains.

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Facebook 'expert' feature raises trust concerns

Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969

A new film, the Summer of Soul, will explore the Harlem Cultural Festival and why it was forgotten.

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Nicolas Cage's Tiger King TV drama scrapped by Amazon

The Oscar-winning star says the streaming service's executives think the show is "no longer relevant".

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EU unveils sweeping climate change plan

It proposes taxing jet fuel and effectively banning the sale of petrol cars within 20 years.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages

Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

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Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan bus blast

Beijing says a bomb killed 13 people, but Pakistani officials blame a mechanical failure.

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Sacha Baron Cohen: US politician Roy Moore loses bid to sue over TV stunt

Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tokyo 2020: Roger Federer and Johanna Konta withdraw from Olympics

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and British number one Johanna Konta both pull out of the Tokyo Olympics.

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South Africa riots: What's happening and why?

The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

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Italy bus driver saves 25 children from vehicle blaze

The bus, taking the teenagers to a summer camp in northern Italy, burst into flames in a tunnel.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hollywood legend laid to rest in Hungary

The birthplace burial comes gives years after the legendary Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99.

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France receives remains of Napoleonic general from Russia

The one-legged skeleton of Charles-Étienne Gudin, who died of gangrene, was found in Russia in 2019.

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Spanish TikTok star Darrechi angers many with condom remarks

Naim Darrechi, who has millions of fans, suggested he had deceived women to have unprotected sex.

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Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite playing for national rugby team

The former Wallabies fly-half, who was born in New Zealand, has lived in Australia for two decades.

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Cuba protests: Internet sheds light on anger - until it goes dark

Social media played a key role in rare protests, and the government moved quickly to restrict it.

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