Congress National Spokesperson Khushbu Sundar has welcomed the Centre's new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and apologised to party leader Rahul Gandhi for her differing stand from that of the...
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Friday, July 31, 2020
Hong Kong Takes the Zero-Risk Poll Option
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Hong Kong’s decision to bar a dozen pro-democracy candidates from contesting legislative elections and then to postpone the vote by a year won’t leave its economic prospects unscathed. It’s a striking reminder of how threatening elections can be for authoritarian governments — even those where the system is stacked in their favor.The authorities’ actions further narrow the scope for public...
Bafta TV Awards 2020: Ten things we learned at the virtual ceremony
The night's big highlights, from DIY trophies to Kermit and Miss Piggy.
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Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'
The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market.
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PM Modi's Pakistani Sister Sends Him Rakhi, Wishes For His Good Health
Ahead of the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pakistani sister Qamar Mohsin Shaikh would not be able to meet him amid COVID-19 crisis, so she has sent the sacred...
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BSNL Starts Charging More for Its Broadband, Landline Services
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has revised its seven broadband plans with an increased monthly rental by up to Rs. 30. The state-owned operator has also increased its fixed landline plans for...
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Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners
Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up.
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UPA was victim of ‘sabotage’ by ex-CAG Rai: Tewari
Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari strongly defended the UPA government saying it was a victim of internal sabotage via the then CAG Vinod Rai who gave a “fake report on 2G”. The claim came in the backdrop of a clash between party functionaries over what was behind the continuing slide in Congress popularity.
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Apple vendors line up for mobile production
Companies that submitted their proposals by the deadline on Friday are promising fresh investments and jobs in the Indian electronics manufacturing space as the government looks to boost local production over the next few years. Chinese manufacturers are said to have refrained from joining the fray amid recent tension.
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‘Chinese’, in NEP’s 2019 languages list, dropped
The ‘Chinese’ language (rather than Mandarin or Cantonese) was mentioned in the draft released in 2019. It had named French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese as foreign languages which could be offered as electives. The approved policy released by the Centre omits Chinese.
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Monsoon 10% deficient in July, driest in 5 years
IMD said the second half of the monsoon season (August-September) is likely to see rainfall at 104% of the long period average (which means rains are expected to be 4% above normal). For August, the agency said rainfall could be 97% of LPA.
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57,000+ cases on Friday as July count tops 11 lakh
Cases in July were nearly 2.8 times the number recorded in the previous month, which had around 4 lakh cases. Likewise, fatalities in July were 1.6 times higher than the deaths recorded in June (11,988). As the pandemic continued to surge, the second half of July saw around 7.3 lakh new infections.
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Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2020: Eid Mubarak Wishes
Saudi Arabia has announced the celebration of Bakrid on 31 July 2020 while Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid has said that Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated a day later in India, on 1 August 2020.
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US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.
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James Baldwin: World's fastest gamer to real life racer
Gaming gives the 22-year-old a second chance of achieving his real life racing dreams.
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Coronavirus: The bogus meme targeting Dr Fauci, and other fake claims
A round-up of false and misleading claims circulating on American social media this week.
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Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown
Leicester's religious leaders and council urge people to pray and celebrate the festival at home.
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The Papers: 'PM slams brakes' amid 'second wave risk'
Boris Johnson's announcement that rules will not be relaxed for at least a fortnight dominates Saturday's papers.
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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers
Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week.
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India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral
India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand.
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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how long should I self-isolate?
The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.
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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Climate change 'driving UK's extreme weather'
Last year was remarkable for high temperatures and severe swings, according to the Met Office.
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Coronavirus: Can the chancellor save the economy from Covid-19?
Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus?
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Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
There is no red carpet at this year's virtual ceremony - unless the stars unfurl one in their homes.
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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers
Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks".
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Prison launches take-away meal deliveries
Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant.
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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram
They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.
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Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters
Matty, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec.
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Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.
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'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'
Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests.
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Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home
Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely.
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Bird in the Sky: The radio play made under a duvet
Dramatising this intriguing true story of an Awol airman involved innovation and perseverance.
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Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'
Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album.
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Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning
Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?
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The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind
The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.
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NBA: Basketball's unique role in the United States' discussion about racism
Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?
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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?
To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.
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Lt Governor Vetoes AAP Government On Delhi Riots Lawyers' Panel
The Arvind Kejriwal government was vetoed by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal today on the panel of lawyers to represent the Delhi Police in cases linked to the February riots in the capital.
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Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 July 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Yemen rebels free Baha'is after years in prison
Yemen's Huthi rebels on Thursday freed six members of the Baha'i faith whose years of imprisonment had raised international concern, the community said. The community thanked Martin Griffiths, the UN special envoy for Yemen and the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for securing the release of the six Baha'is. "As Yemen's search for durable, societal peace continues, Baha'is must be able -- like all Yemenis -- to practice their faith...
Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding
Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding.
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Coronavirus in Wales: Up to 30 can meet outdoors from Monday
Children under 11 will no longer have to keep 2m from one another or from adults.
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Coronavirus holidays: You're finally abroad, but was it worth it?
Queues for the beach and free drinks from struggling restaurants - what are holidays like now?
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'
The public are being consulted on how to avoid community divisions opening up in the months ahead.
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PM hails public sector workers in drive for recruits
More police and teachers are being employed, but Labour says services had been cut "to the bone".
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Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic
A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Domestic abuse - ‘You’re with each other 24/7'
The Domestic Abuse Helpline took more than 40,000 calls during the first three months of lockdown, we explore the reality of domestic abuse when confined to your home.
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How to ace a video interview
A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview.
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Black Lives Matter: Can you answer these seven questions about statues and the protests?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the monuments and memorials that have attracted controversy.
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Is TikTok doing enough to remove pro eating disorder content?
Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at whether the app is doing enough to remove the content.
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Inside an 'abandoned' panto warehouse
Instead of being measured up and shipped out, pantomime costumes and props fill the high shelves.
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'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president
How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission?
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Coastal erosion: The 'forgotten' community left to fall off a cliff
As climate change hastens coastal erosion, why are some areas saved and others abandoned to the sea?
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The Umbrella Academy: Where do superheroes on screen go from here?
We ask the cast of Netflix's Umbrella Academy what's next for the genre.
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The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender
Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.
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Jordan and Perri: Kiss breakfast hosts on 'stepping into huge shoes'
Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely on early mornings, listening figures and diversity in radio.
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U.N. Calls On Police To Limit Use-Of-Force Tactics At Protests
As thousands continue to protest over racial injustice across the U.S., the United Nations is weighing in on how authorities are handling the situation. The U.N.'s human rights office called on law enforcement and governments to limit use of force tactics on protesters, saying it is their obligation to facilitate peaceful demonstrations. The office said states are required to allow peaceful protests and can't obstruct them "without compelling...
U.S. Warns Russia on Bounties While Trump Cries ‘Fake News’
The U.S. State Department has issued warnings to Russia that there will be repercussions if Moscow pays bounties to the Taliban for successfully killing American soldiers, according to two senior American officials and another individual with knowledge of the matter.The warnings were issued through the department’s diplomatic channels after public news reports in June that the U.S. had gathered intelligence about the Russian bounties, those officials...
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates
Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.
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Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet
Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance.
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Black pupils face trebled exclusion rate in some areas
An analysis shows black pupils are more likely to be excluded than their peers in most council areas.
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Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out
Oregon's governor calls the officers "an occupying force", but the president says they saved the city.
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US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move
President Trump says the move is a response to Berlin's failure to meet targets on defence spending.
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The Papers: 'New' isolation rule and 'Maddie cops find cellar'
People being told to self-isolate for longer and the latest in the hunt for Madeleine McCann make the front pages.
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'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'
Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator.
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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier
The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Covid tally crosses 15 lakh; 781 deaths on Tues
After showing a dip on Monday, fresh cases again rose to 49,292 on Tuesday, the second-highest daily count after Sunday’s record of over 50,000, as per data collated from state governments. Deaths recorded during the day went past the previous single-day high of 757 on July 24.
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Raj govt firm on July 31 session, says guv's advice ‘not binding’
The embattled Congress government’s fresh proposal does not talk about a trust vote saying that setting an agenda for the House is the right of the assembly’s business advisory committee. Governor Kalraj Mishra mentioned that seeking a trust vote could justify convening the assembly at a short notice.
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More free school meals 'would stop diet disaster'
A national food strategy for England calls for an extension of the scheme to end childhood hunger.
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Coronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'
Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come.
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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown saved me from life on the streets'
Rough sleeper Simon was offered a hotel room, after the government released emergency funding to get people off the streets during lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia
Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year.
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Bringing Mars back to Earth
An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide
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Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity
The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity.
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Elmhurst Ballet School helping young dancers with body image
The ballet world is competitive and the pressure on young dancers to achieve the "perfect physique" is high.
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Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'
The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: 'Mum died while we were at dad's funeral'
John and Mary Boxer died within 16 days of each other, weeks before their 60th wedding anniversary.
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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures
Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.
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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'
Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.
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'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'
The government can retrain and support people, but are there the jobs to provide employment?
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Malta: The island hoping to be 2020's festival hotspot
Malta is set to host four festivals over the coming months after British events were cancelled.
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International students turn to food banks in lockdown
Hundreds of international students are unable afford fees, food or rent as funds dry up due to virus.
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Staycation: 'I would if I could find somewhere'
Holiday rental firms and hotels are reporting unprecedented demand with accommodation filling up fast.
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Trump administration won't accept new DACA applications
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will reject new applications and shorten renewal periods for an Obama-era program that shields young people from deportation, taking a defiant stance after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to let it be scrapped completely. The move, detailed in a memo from Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, ended a month of uncertainty about how the administration would respond to its Supreme Court defeat in...
Covid studies aim to save BAME lives 'within months'
The government is to plough millions into research into why the communities are at increased risk.
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet.
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Prince William meets Peter Crouch: Duke of Cambridge on lockdown, Twitter and mental health
Prince William speaks to the Peter Crouch Podcast about his experience of lockdown, importance of football... and karaoke.
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Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs
A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error".
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Monday, July 27, 2020
Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora
Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.
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High Five: Rafales take off, arriving tomorrow
The imminent arrival of the five Rafales, out of the 36 contracted from France in the Rs 59,000-crore deal inked in September 2016, comes two decades after IAF first demanded such fighters, and an intense BJP-Congress dogfight over corruption allegations in the last couple of years.
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Government bars 47 clones of banned Chinese apps
About a month ago, Chinese apps such as TikTok, UC Browser, Helo, Likee, Shareit, Mi Community, WeChat and CamScanner were banned by the central government for “engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”.
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India’s Covid active cases set to top 5 lakh
With rising numbers, active cases were set to cross the 5-lakh mark, and stood at over 4,97,000 on Monday, as per data collated from state governments. The overall caseload had risen to 14,81,301, while recoveries had galloped to over 9.5 lakh. The death toll crossed 33,000 and stood at 33,410 by day’s end.
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21-day notice to call House, unless for trust vote: Raj guv to CM
Besides giving a 21-day notice, the “points” that the cabinet now needs to comply with include video-recording and live telecast of the House proceedings if the government chooses to go for a trust vote. The vote of confidence should be in yes-or-no format only, the governor's directive states.
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Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice
A charity says informing the UK's non-English speakers about Covid-19 is a government "blind spot".
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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.
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Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'
While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases.
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The assistant headteachers aiming to increase BAME representation
Aretha and Youlande set up Mindful Equity UK to tackle the lack of BAME teachers in leadership roles.
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Coronavirus: When home is both prison and sanctuary
Photographer Jo De Banzie records life during the coronavirus lockdown, using an antique camera.
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Bengaluru Asks Residents For Muted Festival Celebrations Amid Covid
On a day when the number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka crossed one lakh, the Bengaluru civic agency, BBMP, has come out with a notification ahead of festivals due this year.
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Trump lawyers renew legal assault on tax records subpoena
President Donald Trump’s lawyers filed fresh arguments Monday to try to block a criminal subpoena for his tax records, saying it was issued in bad faith, might have been politically motivated and calling it a harassment of the president. Lawyers filed a rewritten lawsuit in Manhattan federal court to challenge the subpoena by a state prosecutor on grounds they believe conform with how the U.S. Supreme Court said the subpoena can be contested. The...
Booker Prize 2020: Hilary Mantel makes longlist
Thirteen novels have made the longlist, which will be whittled down to six in September.
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US presidential election: Debate venue moved over Covid precautions
The location of the first Biden-Trump debate is moved from Indiana to Ohio over coronavirus precautions.
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Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery
Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40.
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Men and women's working hours 'nearly equal'
A new study shows working hours are now almost evenly spilt but men get paid for more of their time.
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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'
British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.
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Kelp found off Scotland dates back 16,000 years to last ice age
Experts from Heriot-Watt University's Orkney campus analysed the genetic composition of oarweed from 14 areas.
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Cocoa Girl: 'We made the first UK black girls' magazine'
Serlina Boyd created Cocoa Girl after finding nothing on the market aimed at her daughter's age group.
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‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’
When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal.
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AJ Tracey: 'There's no massive machine pushing me'
The rapper talks about missing live music, the Black Lives Matter movement and Tottenham's season.
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Sunday, July 26, 2020
Trump officials say new stimulus proposal will include another round of $1,200 checks
Several top members of the Trump administration hit the morning shows on Sunday to discuss a new stimulus bill being finalized by White House officials and Senate Republicans, due to be unveiled on Monday.White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow appeared on CNN's State of the Union, and said the bill would provide for a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks, retention bonuses, and tax credits for small businesses and restaurants. He also said it...
Vote Against Congress In Rajasthan Assembly: Mayawati's Party To 6 MLAs
The Bahujan Samaj Party has issued a whip to all its six MLAs in Rajasthan to vote against the Congress if a floor test happens to check the strength of the Ashok Gehlot government. Mr Gehlot has been...
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American Flag Lowered At US Consulate In Chengdu: Report
The American flag was lowered at the United States consulate in Chengdu on Monday, days after Beijing ordered it to close in retaliation for the shuttering of the Chinese consulate in Houston.
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Flag lowered as US departs Chengdu consulate in China
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government. State broadcaster CCTV said on its social media account that the flag was lowered at 6:18 a.m. on Monday at the U.S. mission in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan provine. Police have closed off a two to three block area around the consulate, cutting off virtually any view...
Maui hit by heavy rain, strong winds as Hurricane Douglas approaches
Hurricane Douglas, now about 140 miles east of Honolulu, may make landfall in one or more of the Hawaiian islands by Monday, forecasters said Sunday."We remain uncomfortably close to a dangerous hurricane here in the state of Hawaii," Robert Ballard of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said. Douglas is a Category 1 storm, with sustained winds of 80 to 85 mph, and is a "pretty nasty hurricane," Ballard said.Maui is being pelted by heavy rain with...
मार्च के बाद पहली बार फैन्स ने स्टेडियम में बैठकर मैच देखा, रविवार को हुए फ्रैंडली मुकाबले में 1000 दर्शकों को एंट्री मिली
इंग्लैंड में रविवार को द ओवल मैदान पर दर्शकों के साथ एक फ्रैंडली क्रिकेट मैच खेला गया। मार्च के बाद कोरोनावायरस के बीच ऐसा पहली बार हुआ है। यह मैच सरे और मिडलसेक्स क्रिकेट क्लब के बीच खेला गया था। इसमें सिर्फ 1 हजार दर्शकों को एंट्री दी गई थी, जिन्हें सोशल डिस्टेंसिंग का ध्यान रखते हुए दूर-दूर बैठाया गया था।
सरे क्लब के मुख्य अधिकारी रिचर्ड गॉउल्ड ने कहा- 25 हजार की क्षमता वाले स्टेडियम में मैच देखने के लिए 10 हजार फोन आए थे, लेकिन हमने सिर्फ एक...
US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures
China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.
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Sutton murder arrest after woman hit by van dies
Stella Frew was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a van on Friday.
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Coming out at 90 years old... to my gay daughter
While writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love.
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The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths
Somalia has fewer than 100 official Covid-19 deaths. But its cemeteries tell a different story.
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Terry O'Neill: Capturing celebrity
An exhibition brings together the late photographer Terry O'Neill's memories behind his celebrity images.
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Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'
A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him.
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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus
The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe.
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Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?
Could we be heading for a double whammy of flu and coronavirus?
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will vaccine sceptics make trials a headache?
The NHS soon needs to start flu vaccinations and Covid vaccine trials - but anti-vax attitudes seem to be spreading.
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'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'
From $800 of clothes in a suitcase to a ticket to Milan Fashion Week.
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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home
South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition.
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Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted
Ministers will also legislate for calories to appear on menus as part of a strategy to tackle obesity.
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Coronavirus: Beauty salons and tattooists in Wales reopen
Beauty salons are reopening but people may have to wait longer for fillers and eyebrow treatments.
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Students back at uni - but with masks and no bars
Face-to-face teaching starts again at the University of Nottingham, with safety rules on campus.
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Saturday, July 25, 2020
John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon
The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80.
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Nearly 200 released sex offenders had nowhere to live
Almost 200 sex offenders were released from prison in a year without anywhere to live.
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Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok
The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests.
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Nasa Mars rover: Meteorite to head home to Red Planet
The Perseverance robot will take Martian rock with it when it launches from Earth on Thursday.
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The sisters regrowing forests helped by their dogs
Francisca and Constanza Torres and their three dogs, are planting seeds in areas of Chile devastated by wildfires.
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Saving India's traditional rice varieties
Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties.
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Paris police step up anti-noise patrols
After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive.
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Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'homegrown'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "home-grown".
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'Injured bats hide under my sofa'
Jenny Harris believes people should celebrate the often maligned mammals.
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The dying teenager who wanted world peace (and love)
An American teen with cancer went to Moscow in 1988 hoping to meet Gorbachev and rid the world of nukes.
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Coronavirus: 'Soft play is heading for a cliff edge'
With no date for reopening, children's play centres are closing and hundreds more are under threat.
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Coronavirus: What would working from home in Barbados really be like?
Tempted by the scheme that lets foreigners "work from home" in Barbados? Here's what you need to know.
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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown
Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.
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Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'
Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling".
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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves
The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.
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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage
The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models.
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Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next COVID-19 aid package Monday and assured there was backing from the White House after he and President Donald Trump's top aide met to fine-tune the $1 trillion proposal that had floundered just days before. Mnuchin told reporters at the Capitol that extending an expiring unemployment benefit — but reducing it substantially — was a top priority for Trump....
Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves
The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.
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Coronavirus: Travellers from Spain told to quarantine
The new coronavirus rule means people coming to the UK from Spain must self-isolate for 14 days.
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Motorway roadworks speed limit to be raised in England
The increase from 50mph to 60mph in England is intended to ease driver "frustrations".
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Friday, July 24, 2020
Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US
A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days.
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WW2: The nun who saved my life
An extraordinary Catholic nun saved Hélène Ullrich and 82 other children during the Holocaust in France.
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Coronavirus: Wills witnessed by video link to be made legal
The law is being changed to make it easier for people to record their final wishes during the pandemic.
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Almost 1,000 apply for receptionist job in Manchester
With the hospitality sector savaged by the pandemic, jobs are attracting many more applicants.
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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.
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Coronavirus: Passport renewals to be fast-tracked amid backlog
More than 400,000 documents are yet to sent out because of fewer staff due to the Covid pandemic.
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Small music venues in England get £2.2m emergency government funding
Up to 150 English venues will get help to stop them going to the wall after four months with no gigs.
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Dog meat: Koreans are divided over the issue
Eating dog meat has become controversial within South Korea as growing numbers own dogs as pets.
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Week in pictures: 18 July-24 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Coronavirus: My pregnancy in a pandemic
Two women document their birth stories for the BBC, to show what it’s like to have a baby in a pandemic.
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'Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look
Face masks are everywhere - and with them, the rise of "maskne" and new mask-friendly makeup trends.
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Coronavirus: The vulnerable mum and daughter continuing to shield
A mother and daughter say they will continue to shield despite restrictions easing on 1 August.
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From Yemen to Wales: 'I thought I would die under that lorry'
Forced to flee for his life, Mujahed Aqlan relives his perilous journey across Europe as a teenager.
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Boohoo: Five things you may not know about the fashion firm
The Instagram-friendly fashion brand has seen a rapid rise, but could its success be under threat?
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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump
The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances.
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WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name
Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.
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Did Bournemouth beach crowds spread coronavirus?
One month ago, thousands of people visited a beach in Bournemouth, but did they spread coronavirus?
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Gyms and mental health: 'I can't wait to be back on the squat rack'
With gyms set to reopen, three people tell Radio 1 Newsbeat how exercise helps their mental health.
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100 days from election, top intel official warns of foreign interference
NCSC Director Bill Evanina's statement was criticized by top Democrats for creating "false equivalence" among Russia, China and Iran.
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Trump news: President boasts about being in rap songs after press secretary shares police 'propaganda' video and contradicts CDC coronavirus study
White House secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended Donald Trump over the well wishes he sent publicly to Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been charged with the sexual trafficking of young girls, while sharing a video of protestors described by critics as "propaganda" as the president threatens to send federal law enforcement to nationwide cities dealing with major demonstrations.Ms McEnany said that the president instead wanted “justice to be served for...
Coronavirus: Obesity increases risks from Covid-19, experts say
Public Health England's conclusions come as ministers consider new measures to combat obesity.
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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Harry and Meghan sue over 'drone photos' of son Archie
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex claim pictures of Archie were taken at their US home during lockdown.
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Sudan protest movement rejects gov't plans to cut subsidies
Sudan’s protest leaders announced Thursday that they oppose the government’s economic reform plan to slash fuel subsidies and float the Sudanese currency, raising the specter of unrest as the country makes a fragile transition to democracy. The rejection came a day after Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, a former senior U.N. economist, announced the gradual lifting of energy subsidies, which eat up 36% of the government’s budget. It is part of an economic...
Most people in England to be offered flu vaccine
About 30 million people - including everyone over the age of 50 - will be able to have the vaccine.
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How not to wear a face mask
New rules mean face coverings are now mandatory in England in all shops.
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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics
The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all.
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Coronavirus: Lost school time 'will hurt economy for 65 years' - study
The disruption to schools in the pandemic will cause long-term damage, says Royal Society.
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Dame Jenni Murray to leave Woman's Hour
The broadcaster says it is "time to move on" from the Radio 4 show after 33 years.
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Coronavirus: Mothers 'unlikely to infect newborns'
Infected women can stay with and breastfeed their babies if safety measures are taken, a study says.
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Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'
Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash.
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Indian Breakfast Recipes: 5 Upma Recipes To Try At Home In 30 Minutes
Upma Recipes: Upma is one of the most popular Indian breakfasts around. It comes in different delicious variations and here are some you can try!
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'No proof,' Official defends Sweden's controversial Covid-19 move
Sweden's State Epidemiologist Anders Tegnell tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour that, despite the country's high mortality rate, the no-lockdown strategy has "served us very well."
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Coronavirus: Disney delays blockbuster films due to pandemic
The new Star Wars and Avatar movies are pushed back a year while Mulan is postponed indefinitely.
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Boris Johnson: The prime minister's year in No 10
From Brexit battles to coronavirus - along with a new baby - it has been a busy 12 months for the PM.
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Tokyo 2020: ‘Delaying the Olympics changed our careers’
For some, it means competing when they couldn’t before. For others, it’s a year too long to wait.
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Quiz of the week: Which Joaquin Phoenix film had a role in a hostage drama?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Caitlin Moran adapts her book How To Build A Girl for big screen
Actress Beanie Feldstein has read all her books and now she is playing "a version" of author Caitlin Moran in How To Build A Girl.
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Legacy of Kenyan clan 'branded evil' by colonialists
The BBC’s Anne Soy travelled to her birthplace to meet clan members in her Kalenjin ethnic community.
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Boris Johnson: After one year in power, how is the PM doing?
Boris Johnson has been in power for a year, is he delivering on the goals set out in his first speech?
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Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?
Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown.
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Rap duo 4 Wheel City and the power of disabled rap
Namel and Ricardo were paralysed in shootings, now as rap duo 4 Wheel City they talk about the 'double drama' of being black and disabled.
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Coronavirus: 'We made a feature film in lockdown'
How some UK film makers have kept working during the coronavirus pandemic.
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IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West
Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world.
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Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life
If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it?
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
How long does it take to get to Mars - and why is it so difficult?
Summer 2020 is a popular time for missions to Mars because of the way the planets align - but how long does it take to get there?
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Coronavirus: Government 'too slow to help at-risk arts', say MPs
A committee of MPs says Covid-19 risks causing "a cataclysm in the arts and cultural space".
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QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult
The bizarre, fringe theory has surged in popularity in the US during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Taika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars
Thor and Jojo Rabbit filmmaker Taika Waititi tells BBC News what life has been like during lockdown
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'I just love helping, I'm not ready to give it up'
Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine.
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Coronavirus: People with learning difficulties 'at risk of falling through cracks'
A survey suggests that only 5% of disabled people feel safe to come out of lockdown.
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Birmingham students' pain to be the best at Bhangra
One dancer compares the bid to beat competition rivals with going to war.
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Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace
How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips.
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Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'
For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return.
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Anthony Walker: How a life lost in racist killing has been imagined for TV
A TV drama imagines the future life of Anthony Walker, who was killed in a racist attack in 2005.
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We built a recording studio to take on music industry
New research suggests the industry is still an old boys club.
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George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now
For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful
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One Direction: 10 years of the band - in pictures
An anniversary look back at the boy band, from being talent show hopefuls to world pop sensations.
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See a 3D model of the universe
More than a hundred astrophysicists have created the world's largest three-dimensional map of the universe. Researchers say the model helps better explain the history of the cosmos.
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Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus
No-one has died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers.
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Joe Biden calls Trump the country's 'first' racist president
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s comments came during a virtual town hall organized by the Service Employees International Union. When a questioner complained of racism surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and mentioned the president referring to it as the “China virus,” Biden responded by blasting Trump and “his spread of racism.”
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House Democrats vote to repeal Trump's 'Muslim ban'
House Democrats voted to repeal Donald Trump's travel ban on some African and Asian countries. Titled the NO Ban Act, the legislation was passed along mostly party lines in a 233-183 vote on Wednesday.The Trump administration introduced its original ban in 2017, barring visitors from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia. The measure was dubbed a 'Muslim ban' because it targeted predominantly Muslim majority countries. It has since been...
Nearly 1 in 4 VA employees report sex harassment, audit says
Nearly 1 in 4 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs say they have been subjected to unwanted sexual comments and other harassment — one of the highest levels in federal government — and an audit says the Trump administration has not been doing enough to protect them. At a House hearing Wednesday, lawmakers heard VA express a commitment to “changing the culture” to make the department more welcoming to women, but that long-sought improvements...
Kangana should celebrate Sushant: Swara Bhasker
At a time when the insider-outsider debate in Bollywood has reached its peak, ETimes got in touch with Swara for her views and thoughts on being graded for her acting, her friendship with Taapsee Pannu and her thoughts on nepotism. Here are excerpts from our chat ...
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Kohli has taken Team India to another level: Lloyd
Former captain Sourav Ganguly remains the "catalyst" for transformation of Team India and the "fearless" Virat Kohli has taken it to another level, remarked ex-England cricketer David Lloyd on Wednesday. "Apart from his (Kohli) greatness as a player he is a great leader. He's a fighter and he fears nothing. That is so important. He fears nothing," Llyod said.
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Coronavirus: UK's pandemic planning an 'astonishing failure', say MPs
A committee says the economic reaction to Covid-19 was rushed and the impact could be long term.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
'Almost 1 in 4 Delhiites already Covid-infected'
Amid rising Covid-19 cases, the flood situation in Assam remained grim on Tuesday while two more people died in Nagaon and Morigaon districts, raising the death toll in the monsoon deluge to 87, while around 24.20 lakh people in 24 of the 33 districts continue to be marooned. Meanwhile, heavy monsoon rain affected normal life in most other northeastern states.
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Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'
Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections.
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COVID-19 Punishment For Our Sins By God: Samajwadi Party MP
Two days after a video of Shafiqur Rahman, the Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, surfaced on the Internet in which he was seen saying that "coronavirus is not a disease but a punishment by God for our...
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Amazon-owned firm in Black Lives Matter legal claim
Whole Foods supermarket accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks.
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Portland protests: US federal agents 'will not retreat', Chad Wolf says
Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf says officers will not leave the city until violence stops.
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Toronto 'Chair Girl' spared jail for 2019 chair stunt
A video of Marcella Zoia throwing a chair from a Toronto high-rise onto a highway went viral.
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Coronavirus in Scotland: Beauticians, nail salons and tattoo parlours reopen
Scotland continues to relax lockdown rules as more restrictions are lifted across the country.
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Can You Guess Who This Kid Grew Up To Be? Hint - 'Dabangg'
The actor shared memories from his childhood on his mother's birth anniversary
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Tata Sky Replaces Annual Hindi Value Pack With a New Option: Report
Tata Sky has replaced the existing Annual Hindi Value pack with the "Annual Hindi Value New" pack. The new pack is available for high definition (HD) connections at Rs. 2,799 for 12 months, while...
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Scientists accidentally create new fish
Researchers in Hungary were trying to save the Russian sturgeon from extinction. Instead, they accidentally created the hybrid "sturddlefish."
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MAGA Ambush of Liz Cheney Backfires
For the first time ever, Congress’ most MAGA contingent on Tuesday decided to test the rule that Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) is the only high-profile Republican who can criticize President Trump and get away with it. By the end of the day, their efforts had made abundantly clear that Cheney can, in fact, still get away with it—at least for now—with her reputation largely unscathed. At a closed-door meeting of House Republicans—their first fully...
Coronavirus: How the outbreak has hit tourism in Africa
Africa's tourism sector is battling to survive as coronavirus keeps away holidaymakers from abroad.
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Coronavirus: UK passport application backlog reaches 400,000
Reduced staffing to allow social distancing is one reason for the mounting backlog, a minister says.
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Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures
Animal rights campaigners are calling for the closure of hundreds of moon bear farms.
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Birmingham designer creates PPE for men with turbans
A designer has created PPE for men who wear turbans or have long beards.
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AO.com boss: 'Behave as if your mum is watching'
John Roberts, founder of white goods retailer AO.com, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.
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Coronavirus: How Joe Wicks' fitness workouts 'changed my life'
As the Body Coach ends his live morning workouts, people explain what the sessions have meant to them.
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Tokyo Olympics postponement leaves UK firms in limbo
With the Tokyo Olympics delayed to 2021 due to Covid-19, UK firms have seen their plans disrupted.
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Coronavirus: What jobs are available post-lockdown?
The world of work is changing thanks to Covid-19 - which sectors are hiring and which are struggling?
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How singer Samantha Crain rebuilt her career after a life-changing accident
US singer Samantha Crain lost the use of her hands after three crashes. Here's how she recovered.
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Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'
After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap.
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Monday, July 20, 2020
Russia report: Long-awaited probe due into interference in UK
A new report based on secret intelligence assesses the extent of Russian interference in UK affairs.
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Coronavirus: Almost 900,000 public sector workers get above-inflation pay rise
Doctors, teachers and police officers are among those who will be rewarded for their work in the pandemic.
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Portland protests: Trump threatens to send officers to more US cities
The president said more officers would be sent to a number of cities run by "liberal Democrats".
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River Thames 'severely polluted with plastic'
The Thames has some of the highest recorded levels of microplastics in the world, a study says.
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Coronavirus: Harmful lies spread easily due to lack of UK law
MPs say the government must publish a draft bill to tackle online harms by the autumn.
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Delyn MP Rob Roberts invited intern to 'fool around' with him
Rob Roberts is facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards two junior parliamentary staff.
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New penalties proposed for rule-breaking MPs
The Commons standards committee says a wider range of penalties is required to effectively punish MPs.
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St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters
Mark and Patricia McCloskey are charged with unlawful use of a weapon over the incident in St Louis.
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Coronavirus could lead to thousands more cancer deaths
Disruption to essential cancer services means treatable tumours will have been missed, experts say.
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'This is our final showdown with Uber, and the stakes are high'
After a five-year legal battle, Uber drivers will learn whether they will be recognised as employees.
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'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'
Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition.
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Watchdog: Virus stalks Egypt's prisons amid news blackout
The new coronavirus has struck several Egyptian prisons and killed at least 14 detainees, a leading human rights watchdog said Monday, as authorities seek to stifle news of the virus’ spread behind bars. The organization, Human Rights Watch, released an extensive report based on letters smuggled from prison and interviews with inmates and their relatives, documenting multiple cases of detainees who died after experiencing virus symptoms without being...
Customised 3D printed masks: A more comfortable fit?
A research project is looking at how to make bespoke masks which could benefit health workers.
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Coronavirus in South Africa: A day in the life of a contact tracer
The BBC gained exclusive access to follow a small team of contact tracers in the city of Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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How a 10-year-old created a lockdown print hit for punk fans
Arlo Lippiatt's lockdown magazine project has been a hit with musicians and fans around the world.
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Black Lives Matter: Mixed-race people share their stories
Parents and young adults share their stories of being mixed-race and dealing with racism..
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Churchill's legacy leaves some Indians questioning his hero status
Yogita Limaye explores how Indians are questioning more about the dark chapters of colonial history.
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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping
On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end.
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Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?
How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle.
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By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home
With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.
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TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash
Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app?
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Jermaine Dupri: There's a 'big gap' for R&B to return
The hit producer discusses the state of R&B, R Kelly's imprisonment and Usher's Confessions Pt III.
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Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic
Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever.
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Sunday, July 19, 2020
Test case on virus insurance payouts to begin
The case will rule whether many businesses should get payouts for damage caused by the pandemic.
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Govt pitches India as land of Buddha to tourists
As more states open up to tourists with a string of safeguards in place, the tourism ministry is lending a helping hand with its "Dekho Apna Desh" campaign and pitching India as the land of Buddha. With an eye on China and Buddhist countries in the neighbourhood, tourism minister Prahlad Patel emphasised the need to bring more Buddhist tourists to India.
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Ambulances fleece Covid patients despite cap
There have been complaints of ambulances charging Covid patients as much as a flight to Europe to cover distances as small as 10-15 kilometres. Yet, few state governments, barring Punjab and Maharashtra, have stepped in to regulate charges. Even where caps have been fixed, there have been instances of their being flouted.
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PM speaks to 7 CMs on floods, Covid-19 situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to the chief ministers of seven states to take stock of the flood situation and also the management of the coronavirus in their respective states. Assam and Bihar have been among the worst affected due to floods in the current monsoon season. The PM assured Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal of all support while dealing with the floods, which have claimed 81 lives so far this year.
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Print media on frontline of Covid battle, says VP
Vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday praised the print media, saying it has been on the frontline of battling the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country. Referring to journalists as the fourth pillar of democracy and the bridge between parliamentary institutions and people by enabling two-way communication, Naidu said, “This role has assumed even more significance during the time of the pandemic.”
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'Rajasthan CM framing me to avenge son’s defeat'
Union Jal Shakti minister and Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Sunday that the "fabricated audio clip released last week by the Rajasthan Congress was engineered by chief minister Ashok Gehlot to avenge the defeat of his son in 2019". In the Lok Sabha polls last year for the Jodhpur seat, Shekhawat had defeated Gehlot's son and Congress candidate Vaibhav by about 2.7 lakh votes. The minister said that the contents of the tape were "malicious and defamatory".
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Sunday’s Covid count hits 40k mark, 21% of all cases came in past week
More than 40,000 fresh Covid-19 infections were reported on Sunday, capping India’s deadliest week of the Covid-19 pandemic so far during which 2.38 lakh cases were reported, accounting for 21% of all cases detected in the country so far. As many as 673 deaths were reported on Sunday, taking the week’s toll to 4,285 — 16% of all Covid-19-related fatalities so far.
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2nd Test: Broad boosts England's victory bid vs WI
Stuart Broad revived England's hopes of a series-levelling victory in the second Test with a trio of new-ball wickets even as the West Indies avoided the follow-on at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Coronavirus: Student health workers on the Covid front line
How four healthcare students joined 40,000 others in volunteering to join the NHS's fight against the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy
A photo series highlights the challenges faced by those with visual impairment in Italy.
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Coronavirus: Lessons from 2008 for the class of 2020
Advice for people leaving education on how to handle employment prospects in the wake of coronavirus.
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Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides
The sudden death of a 25-year-old activist has brought suicide into the spotlight.
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The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback
A fake agent stole $6,000 from a teenager with ambitions to become a footballer - then he fought back.
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Don Black: Why he has you singing with the stars
The lyricist on writing the words to many of the big hits in the worlds of music, theatre and film.
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Coronavirus: 'Thousands came to Bournemouth but the town was dead'
The beach has been packed, but Covid-19 could be the 'nail in the coffin' for some high street shops.
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'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'
Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing.
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Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate
Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated.
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Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?
India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline.
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Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists
Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously.
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Coronavirus: Young people on benefits double in lockdown
Experts fear it may take up to four years for youth unemployment to recover from the pandemic.
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Red kite 30-year Chilterns project a 'conservation success'
The "near-extinct" species is thriving 30 years after being reintroduced in England.
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The Papers: China tensions mount and '200,000 lockdown deaths'
The impact of lockdown and declining relations between London and Beijing feature in Monday's papers.
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Saturday, July 18, 2020
Chinese cos in India under lens over PLA ‘links’
A number of Chinese companies that are present in India, as well as some foreign companies with investments from across the border, are under the scanner for alleged links with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as the Centre presses ahead with its plan to prune China’s involvement in the economy.
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Covid-19: Fresh cases cross new high of 38,000
Fresh Covid-19 infections rose to another record high for a single day as more than 38,000 cases were reported from across the country on Saturday, while 545 more people succumbed to the virus, taking the total toll to nearly 27,000. This was the fourth time this week that the daily count of cases hit a new all-time high. On Tuesday, India saw the number of fresh cases cross 30,000 for the first time.
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Ram temple foundation in Ayodhya may be laid on August 5
The ball was set rolling for the much-awaited construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya when the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerath Kshetra Trust on Saturday decided to send a formal invite to PM Modi to lay the foundation of the temple. Sources said the Trust has proposed August 5 to PMO as the possible date for the ground-breaking ceremony (bhoomi poojan) and was hopeful of Modi making it.
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America in a bind over school re-opening as Covid-19 cases continue to surge
An epic political fight is brewing in America over re-opening of schools amid gradual acceptance on all sides that the coronavirus is not going to “disappear” anytime soon. Even a vaccine is now considered some distance away, and should it be produced in the next few months, would take well into next year and beyond to manufacture and distribute.
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Mark Drakeford 'will not serve whole Senedd term'
The first minister says it will "be time for somebody else to have a chance to do this job".
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Changing Places toilets for disabled people to be compulsory
Campaigners say rules for Changing Places toilets in new buildings are "nothing short of life changing".
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Suffolk Punch horse born using sex-sorted sperm technology
The filly is the first in the UK to be born using sex-sorted sperm to determine its gender.
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Can a religious group that wants to bring down China's Communist Party survive in Hong Kong?
To the upbeat sounds of a blue-uniformed brass band, the rally proceeded through downtown Hong Kong.
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'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'
Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited?
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'Black Lives' mural outside Trump Tower defaced for 3rd time
A “Black Lives Matter” mural painted on the street in front of President Donald Trump's namesake New York City tower has quickly become a target for vandalism, defaced with bucketfuls of paint three times in less than a week. In the latest incident, two women were arrested around 3 p.m. Saturday after police said they poured black paint on the block-long mural outside Trump Tower on Manhattan’s chic Fifth Avenue. Bystander video showed police officers...