Congress Leader Welcomes Education Policy, Apologises to Rahul Gandhi

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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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 dissent in the former British colony, after Beijing passed a national security law at the end of June following months of anti-government and pro-democracy protests last year. That legislation overrides Hong Kong’s Basic Law, the document that enshrines the liberties that were supposed to be guaranteed for 50 years under the terms of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997.Disinterested observers may wonder why they bothered. Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has limited power. The assembly has no direct link to the city’s executive-led and Beijing-appointed government, although it approves spending and taxes. Only half of the 70 seats are directly elected by voters under universal suffrage. The rest are mostly picked by corporations and individuals representing industries and professions, some with tiny electorates and many tilted heavily toward the pro-Beijing establishment.The government’s stated reason for the delay — the risk of spreading infection amid a resurgence in Covid-19 cases — looks flimsy. Hong Kong’s third wave is indeed grave, but there is little evidence that the election would make it worse. South Korea’s April ballot caused no significant outbreaks and it recorded its highest turnout in almost three decades.Consider what Hong Kong would have gained by allowing a free vote to go ahead. An open and inclusive campaign would have been a showcase for the values that the city’s chief executive says remain intact, and given the government a counter-argument to those who contend the security law has extinguished Hong Kong’s essential freedoms. As Ben Bland of the Lowy Institute points out, anti-establishment voices would have been given a safe place to speak up, international recognition, political experience and funding. The government wasn’t willing to risk it. Officials went to the opposite extreme, disqualifying even moderate opposition candidates such as the sitting legislator who represents the accountancy profession — hardly a hotbed of radicalism.In fact, the chances of an electoral embarrassment were high. Last year, voters turned out in record numbers for the District Council elections — bodies that handle mundane matters such as refuse collection and traffic. Such was the level of anti-government feeling that pro-democracy candidates secured almost 90% of 452 seats (a result exaggerated somewhat by a first-past-the-post system). That was before the security legislation. Sentiment has eased, but not changed.Authorities’ reluctance to chance a repeat reflects a basic truth: Voting matters, even in a non-democratic or partly democratic system, where elections are often seen as hollow political theater.Hong Kong’s government doesn’t have quite the same pretense as the former Soviet states, or Russia, where President Vladimir Putin requires mass demonstrations of popular adulation. Neither can it afford to hold controlled competitive elections as Singapore does. It does, though, crave popular support, as seen by the flurry of advertisements, appeals and petitions as the government sought to claim approval for the national security law.Official nervousness isn’t without reason. Elections, however partial and even without real opposition, can bolster non-democratic governments. They can also bring instability. A 2015 University of Oslo study of 259 autocracies found election years were associated with an increased probability of regime breakdown in the short term. Take a glance at Belarus, where Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a sixth term as president. The country is witnessing the largest pro-opposition rallies ever, even after the government silenced the media and hounded most opposition voices.Hong Kong’s government has now created an even bigger problem for itself. There is no clearly determined path after elections are postponed and candidates disqualified. Does the legislature simply stay on, and if so what happens to lawmakers who have been barred from running again? The Basic Law, after all, clearly stipulates a term of four years, which is ending.By doing all this just as it cracks down on even teenage activists and removes library books, authorities are also blocking all release valves for public discontent. The risk, says Lee Morgenbesser of Griffith University, who studies elections in authoritarian states, is that bottled-up anger eventually erupts.Hong Kong's rapid dismantling of its institutions has been unparalleled. Even Putin took years to mount his assault. Add in the background of a grim economic situation and the mishandling of a public health emergency, and the alarm among international businesses is only likely to grow.This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Clara Ferreira Marques is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering commodities and environmental, social and governance issues. Previously, she was an associate editor for Reuters Breakingviews, and editor and correspondent for Reuters in Singapore, India, the U.K., Italy and Russia.Matthew Brooker is an editor with Bloomberg Opinion. He previously was a columnist, editor and bureau chief for Bloomberg News. Before joining Bloomberg, he worked for the South China Morning Post. He is a CFA charterholder.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

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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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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 safely and freely, in keeping with the universal principles of freedom of religion or belief," said Diane Ala'i, representative of the Baha’i International Community at the United Nations in Geneva.

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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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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 justification."

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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 said. One official described the communications as “serious.” Another said that Moscow responded by denying the reports it had set up or funded a bounty program to kill U.S. troops.These secret warnings stand in contrast to what President Trump has said about the intelligence in question. In an interview earlier this week, Trump said he did not believe the bounties were worth raising in a recent conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “That was a phone call to discuss other things, and frankly that’s an issue that many people said was fake news,” Trump said in a recent interview.Trump Gives Putin a Pass on Bounties So He Can Target Leakers Instead The New York Times reported June 26 that Russia had covertly offered the Taliban cash in exchange for killing U.S. and coalition troops in Afghanistan and that the intelligence had been included in a presidential daily briefing packet in February. White House officials have consistently said that the bounty intelligence has not been “verified.” Officials previously told The Daily Beast that there was disagreement in the intelligence and national security communities over the intelligence and the methods used to gather it. Multiple U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Mark Milley, have publicly disputed the reports. In a July 9 congressional hearing, Esper said the U.S. did not have any evidence that suggested there were direct linkages between the Russian bounties and Americans getting killed in the field.The warnings to the Russians highlight the seriousness with which officials in the Trump administration have responded to reports of the bounties. They also raise questions about the extent to which officials’ understanding of the validity of the bounty intelligence diverges from that of President Donald Trump.It is unclear to what extent, if at all, the president has been briefed on these warnings. The White House and National Security Council did not immediately provide comment to The Daily Beast. The State Department did not respond on the record to a request for comment. Pompeo recently said during a Fox News interview that the U.S. would “respond to any threat, whether that’s Iranians using the Taliban or the Russians,” he said. “We’ll make sure they know.”  In his interview with Axios this week, Trump insisted that the intelligence “never reached my desk,” though it has been widely reported that the intel had been included in the President's Daily Brief.During that interview, when Trump was asked about Russia’s years-long efforts to provide weapons to Taliban forces, the president responded, “Well, we supplied weapons when they were fighting Russia, too. The Taliban, in Afghanistan…I’m just saying, we did that, too.”Russian Bounties for Killing Americans Go Back Five Years, Ex-Taliban ClaimsIn Moscow’s Afghan Bazaar, Searching for a Bagman Who Pays Bounties for Dead AmericansU.S. representatives are currently in Vienna, Austria meeting with the Russians on arms control—an area national security officials say could be a path toward cooperation, though Russia recently launched an anti-satellite weapon into space. According to interviews with three former officials, past efforts at cooperating with Russia have failed, including the sharing of counterterrorism intelligence, and engaging in talks on space could be beneficial for safeguarding American interests there. But multiple current and former senior officials say they are unsure if there’s any issue on which the U.S. can cooperate with Russia given recent attempts by a Moscow-linked group to hack U.S. coronavirus vaccine research and the country disseminating disinformation on the coronaivurs.In a hearing last week in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, State Department Deputy Secretary Biegun said years of malign actions by the Russians “have made it virtually impossible to make progress …  in any way, shape or form.” Read more at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast hereGet our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.

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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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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 an election year that has President Donald Trump looking for ways to energize his base. Wolf said the administration may try to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program again, casting it as a law enforcement issue that could contribute to illegal immigration.

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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 हजार को ही अनुमति दी। फैमिली ग्रुप के बीच दो सीट की दूरी रखी गई थी।

सरकार ने अक्टूबर में स्टेडियम पूरी तरह खोलने का प्लान बनाया
गॉउल्ड ने कहा- सरकार ने अक्टूबर में दर्शकों के लिए स्टेडियम पूरी तरह से खोलने का प्लान बनाया है। इसी के तहत यह सिर्फ ट्रायल के तौर पर किया गया। मैच के दौरान दो स्टैंड के बीच एक पूरी लाइन को खाली रखा गया था। पूरे स्टेडियम में गाइडलाइंस के बैनर भी लगाए गए थे। मुझे उम्मीद है कि आगे भी मैचों में यह फॉर्मूल सफल हो और लोग मैच देख सकें। रविवार को भी फैंस काफी खुश नजर आ रहे थे।

इस हफ्ते दो और टूर्नामेंट में फैंस को ट्रायल के तौर पर एंट्री मिलेगी
गॉउल्ड ने कहा कि मैच के दौरान कई सरकारी, स्वास्थ्यकर्मी और सुरक्षा अधिकारी मौजूद रहे थे। उन्होंने पूरा जायजा लिया। अब वे इसके आगे का प्लान तैयार करेंगे। इसी शुक्रवार से शेफील्ड में वर्ल्ड स्नूकर चैम्पिनशिप भी शुरू हो रही है। उस टूर्नामेंट में भी ट्रायल के तौर पर कुछ दर्शकों को एंट्री दी जाएगी। इसके अलावा शनिवार को ग्लोरियस गुडवुड होर्स रेसिंग फेस्टिवल भी होना है। उसमें भी फैंस को एंट्री मिलेगी।

इंग्लैंड से ही इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट की वापसी हुई
इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट की वापसी भी इंग्लैंड से ही हुई थी। 117 दिन बाद कोरोना के बीच 8 जुलाई को साउथैम्पटन में इंग्लैंड और वेस्टइंडीज के बीच टेस्ट मैच खेला गया था। दोनों टीमों के बीच यह 3 टेस्ट की सीरीज बगैर दर्शकों के ही खेली गई।

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फ्रैंडली क्रिकेट मैच में सोशल डिस्टेंसिंग का ध्यान रखते हुए दर्शकों को दूर-दूर बैठाया गया था। पूरे स्टेडियम में गाइडलाइंस के बैनर भी लगाए गए थे।

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Harry and Meghan sue over 'drone photos' of son Archie

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Sudan protest movement rejects gov't plans to cut subsidies

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Most people in England to be offered flu vaccine

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

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Coronavirus: Lost school time 'will hurt economy for 65 years' - study

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Dame Jenni Murray to leave Woman's Hour

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Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

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Tokyo 2020: ‘Delaying the Olympics changed our careers’

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Quiz of the week: Which Joaquin Phoenix film had a role in a hostage drama?

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Boris Johnson: After one year in power, how is the PM doing?

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IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

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Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life

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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

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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 in-person meeting since early March—several lawmakers who present themselves as unflinchingly loyal to Trump took the opportunity to execute what struck some as a coordinated broadside on the third-ranking House Republican. According to Politico, Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chip Roy (R-TX), and others attacked Cheney for being insufficiently supportive of Trump and his agenda, for supporting Dr. Anthony Fauci, and for backing a primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), among other things. After the news of the meeting broke, Gaetz upped the ante by publicly calling on Cheney to step down from her position as conference chair. “Liz Cheney has worked behind the scenes (and now in public) against @realDonaldTrump and his agenda,” tweeted Gaetz. “Liz Cheney should step down or be removed.” The call was amplified with a well-timed release of an episode of Gaetz’s podcast, “Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz.”At least one high-profile denizen of Trumpworld clearly heard the call: The president’s son, Donald Trump, Jr., piggybacked on Gaetz’s tweet, saying “We already have one Mitt Romney, we don’t need another.” Trump, Jr. is an influential and well-connected figure in House GOP circles. But, as Cheney pointed out at a press conference later, Trump’s son is “not a member of the House Republican conference.”Ultimately, none of Gaetz’s band of rabblerousers backed his call to remove Cheney from her post—even those who reportedly aired their grievances against her Tuesday morning. In fact, one after the other, those reportedly involved changed the subject. “I am focused on making sure the President wins re-election and helping us take back the majority. I want to stay focused on that, that should be what we’re doing,” said Jordan, when asked if he had confidence in Cheney. “We had a good robust private conversation,” Roy said—and called Cheney a friend, “just like all my other colleagues in this conference are friends. We’re going to get busy making sure we’re going to win this fall.”And Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), who was not at the meeting but is close to the Trump family, also declined to take the bait on Cheney, telling The Daily Beast, “I’ve gotten along with her the entire time that she’s been here. And my interactions with her, where we’re aligned on issues, has been only positive.”Other Republicans chided the push: Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-MI), who is retiring, said it was a bit “extreme” to try to oust Cheney over her views on Trump. “She’s done what she thinks is right,” said Mitchell. “I’m not endorsing it, it’s just if that’s the criteria we use, I don’t think unquestioning support of the president is in the job description of conference chair.” Trump himself, meanwhile, did not publicly weigh in on the dust-up, and to date has never publicly attacked Cheney in the merciless style he’s gone after other Republicans he views as critical of him. The White House did not respond to a request for comment on Cheney and the GOP meeting. With the would-be insurgents largely silent, Cheney ended the day pocketing public praise from allies and the full backing of House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who appeared beside her at a press conference and proclaimed “we’re honored to have her as conference chair.”Privately, too, many Republicans seethed at the optics of outspoken male lawmakers going after a highly visible Republican woman. “Where is the party struggling right now? With women,” said one House Republican aide. “And the game plan is to go after the top female elected Republican in all of Congress?”“There is zero appetite,” said another House Republican aide, “to get rid of the only woman in leadership.”Indeed, it was unlikely that a fit from House conservatives, who historically love to rattle their leaders, would result in any meaningful effort to oust Cheney. But their first shot at it may portend future turbulence within the Republican Party—especially a post-Trump party that so many believe that Cheney is positioning herself to lead. The timing of the attack, which was unconnected to any specific bit of news or provocation by Cheney, was “quite intentional,” according to a former House Republican aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe conference dynamics freely.“It’s also misplaced and purely personal. Cheney is a strong supporter of the President, wants him to win in November, and is arguably more conservative than those chirping,” said the aide. “But, those that have risen in influence because of President Trump’s personal and punch-driven politics made it clear today they will not go quietly if he falls in November. The fight for the future of the Republican Party has broken out into the open.” The third-term congresswoman’s willingness to push back on Trump at all—where she could easily remain silent or supportive of him—has given rise to chatter that she is planning for a future where the party has moved on from Trump. Her criticisms of Trump have hardly risen to the level of someone like Romney, who voted with Democrats in an impeachment Cheney slammed as permanently damaging to the country. According to trackers like FiveThirtyEight, Cheney has voted more frequently with Trump’s agenda in her career than detractors questioning her loyalty to the president, such as Gaetz, who did time of his own in the White House doghouse in January over his high-profile fight to rein in Trump’s war powers on Iran. But within the House GOP’s Trump cheering section, Cheney’s at-times harsh criticism has stuck out—particularly when it comes to Trump’s national security platform and the petty controversies the president reflexively kicks up regularly—putting her in contrast with Republicans like Jordan, who have thrown in their lot so clearly with the president that the association will be hard to shake, no matter what happens to him in November.  Indeed, Trump’s political fortunes were a focal point of the closed-door discussion Tuesday morning, with Cheney’s critics accusing her of undermining the president’s chances at reelection and saying she wasn’t a “team player.” Cheney, a top fundraising officer on the Trump campaign, reportedly parried the attacks with subtle digs at her rivals, wishing Gaetz luck on his new HBO documentary and raising Jordan’s past reputation as anything but a team player.But leaving that meeting, Cheney illustrated a reason why she’s been able to get so far while lodging criticism of the president—picking her battles. "We had an exchange of views,” Cheney told reporters, saying not a word about what she’d just confronted. “I think it's all clear we're unified in terms of recognizing the danger... if Joe Biden were elected President. We talked at length about Vice President Biden, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi and the kind of America we'd be living in if they prevail. That was really the focus of it. We had a healthy exchange of views.”Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.

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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 tested or receiving adequate medical treatment. Tens of thousands of people in Egypt are crammed into what rights groups say are overcrowded and unsanitary prisons.

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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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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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Tractors plough their way out of slump

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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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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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Inside story of Twitter attack, told by the hackers

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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 surrounding one of the women as she rubbed the paint on the mural's bright yellow letters and screamed: “they don't care about Black lives” and “refund the police."

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