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

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

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Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts

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

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Simone Biles withdraws from floor final at Tokyo Olympics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

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

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Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps

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

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

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

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Billie Eilish opens up on internet trolls

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

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

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

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ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump

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

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Countries need to be more ambitious in climate goals: UN

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Malaysian youths demand PM quit as pandemic worsens

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Sri Lanka Pacer Isuru Udana Retires From International Cricket

Sri Lanka pacer Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket.

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Afghanistan: Airstrikes, accidents, Taliban attack kill many; several hurt

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China says Delta variant behind virus surge

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Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases

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

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Rohit Sharma Compares Rishabh Pant To This Famous Indian Rapper

Ahead of the England series, Rohit Sharma took to Instagram to share a picture of Rishabh Pant, comparing him to a famous Indian rapper.

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Simone Biles: Tokyo Olympics gymnast withdraws from two more events

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

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Nigerian sprinter Okagbare fails drugs test

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

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

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

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Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors

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

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Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress

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

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

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

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Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb

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

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

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

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India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid

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

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The man who 'killed' Pluto

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

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

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

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Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly

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

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU on air beds

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

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Congress passes bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

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

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

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

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

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Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown

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

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Hong Kong crowd booing China's anthem sparks police probe

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

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

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

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Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station

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

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US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020

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

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

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

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Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless

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

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China warns UK as carrier strike group approaches

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

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

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

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The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

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

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

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

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

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

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The separated refugees brought back together by judo

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

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Dressage: How to make a horse dance

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

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

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

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Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion

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

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

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

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First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US

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

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

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

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Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

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

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Bob Odenkirk 'stable' after collapsing on set

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

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Taliban admit to killing Afghan comic beaten in video

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Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble Spread Awareness on International Tiger Day

Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble took to social media to share their messages on International Tiger Day.

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Global fundraiser for 88 million more children in school

The summit in London wants to raise £3.6bn for schools in some of the world's poorest countries.

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Malaysian PM urged to quit after rare royal rebuke

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Google workers will need Covid jabs to return to office

The search engine says it will roll the policy out globally across its offices in the coming months.

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Republican leader slams CDC for new mask mandate

A top Republican leader has slammed the ruling Democratic party and the Center for Disease Prevention and Control for reimposing a mask mandate for vaccinated people in certain circumstances, alleging that the latest regulation is based on data from India. Congressman Kevin McCarthy, house minority leader, was speaking against a bill that proposed to reinstitute a mask mandate in the House of Representatives.

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I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says

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

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

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

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Explainer: What we know about inter-Korean hotlines

At least 49 hotlines have been set up between the two Koreas since the 1970s, and Seoul sees them as a crucial tool to prevent misunderstandings from unexpected military developments, especially along their shared heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ).

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SL vs IND: Medical Team Assessing Navdeep Saini's Injury: Bowling Coach

Navdeep Saini, who did not bowl a single over in the 2nd T20I, was taken off the field in the penultimate over of the Sri Lanka innings, when he injured his shoulder while fielding at extra-cover.

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Australian athletics team isolating in Tokyo

Multiple members of the Australian athletics team are isolating after coming into close contact with American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, who has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China

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

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

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

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

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

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From garden pool to Olympic gold

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

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Covid vaccines: Tourists head to the US to get vaccinated

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

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

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

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Why cannabis is still a banned Olympics substance

US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why.

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Gaza photographer hopes digital art boom can help raise aid money

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

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Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist dies aged 72

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

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

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

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Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop

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

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KL Rahul's Training Pics From UK Draw This Reaction From Athiya Shetty

KL Rahul posted a few pictures from his training session in England, and Athiya Shetty could not stop herself from dropping a comment.

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Star gymnast Biles withdraws from all-around final

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Covid: Sydney extends lockdown as other Australian cities reopen

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

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Canadian police reveal decade-long Manitoba residential school inquiry

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

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Lebanon’s descent into darkness

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

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Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46

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

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

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

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Indians turn to crowdfunding to pay Covid bills

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

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

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

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Gilgamesh tablet: US authorities take ownership of artefact

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

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Key moments from first hearing of Capitol riot inquiry

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

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

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

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Zimbabwean with football dreams to be kicked out of UK

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

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

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

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Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony

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

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

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

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Tokyo Olympics: Take a tour of the incredible venues

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

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Ivory Coast president and rival in first meeting since civil war

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

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

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

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Greece: Forest fire rips through area near Athens

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

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Tokyo Olympics: Flora Duffy claims historic first gold for Bermuda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"Count Me In Next Time": Kohli On All-Stars Football Match ft Dhoni, Iyer

Shreyas Iyer shared pics from a football match featuring the likes of MS Dhoni and Ranveer Singh.

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

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

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China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

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

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Israel minister to discuss Pegasus scandal on France visit

Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz will meet his French counterpart in Paris this week for talks that will include an "update" on the Pegasus spyware scandal, his office said Tuesday.

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

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

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North and South Korea restore communication hotline

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

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Mapping the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan

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

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

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

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

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

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The Indian girl killed for wearing jeans

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

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Kenyans sue the British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary

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

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

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

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Is there a future for Africa's lions?

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

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Surfside tower collapse: Final victim identified from rubble

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

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Hemingway 'lookalike' chosen in Florida contest

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

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Covid passports: How do they work around the world?

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

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US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year

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

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

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

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How US pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran

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

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Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report

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

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Tokyo Olympics: Momiji Nishiya wins skateboarding gold at just 13

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

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US overtakes India in Covid-19 cases amid 'pandemic of the unvaccinated'

With Covid positive cases ticking past 52,000 per day, the United States has once again surpassed India (less than 40,000 cases per day as per official count) amid growing regret and recrimination among some anti-vaxxers but also continued resistance among diehards skeptics of the vaccine.

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Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45

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

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1 deputy killed, 1 wounded in standoff at California home

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Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav Called Up For India's Test Tour Of England

ENG vs IND: Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav called up for India's Test tour of England, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Avesh Khan ruled out.

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Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

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

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

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

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Austrian wins shock Olympic cycling gold

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

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

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

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

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

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What is 3x3 basketball?

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

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New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated

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

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Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

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

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Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020

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

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Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages

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

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

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

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Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks

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

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Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93

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

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IPL 2021 To Resume With Mumbai Indians Taking On CSK On September 19

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in Dubai in the first match when Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 resumes on September 19.

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1st T20I Live: Confident India Take On Resurgent Sri Lanka In Colombo

Sri Lanka vs India T20I Live Match Score: India will look to continue their winning momentum in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.

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IPL 2021 To Resume With MI Taking On CSK On September 19: Report

Mumbai Indians will reportedly take on Chennai Super Kings in the first match when IPL 2021 resumes on September 19 in the UAE.

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

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

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Virat Kohli And India Teammates All Smiles In "Work Done" Pic

England vs India: India skipper Virat Kohli posed with teammates Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah among others for a group pic.

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Australia Skipper Aaron Finch Ruled Out Of West Indies, Bangladesh Series

Australian captain Aaron Finch has been ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies tour and the upcoming Bangladesh tour as well due to a knee injury.

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Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned

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

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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada

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

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Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom

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

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Germany warns unvaccinated may face restrictions

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Israeli airlines launch first direct flights to Morocco

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Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold

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

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

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

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Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis

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

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Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present

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

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Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar

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

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Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed

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

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

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

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

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

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LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus

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

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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures

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

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Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes

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

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Saha, Easwaran And Bharat Arun Join Team India Bio-Bubble In UK

England vs India: Wriddhiman Saha, Abhimanyu Easwaran and bowling coach Bharat Arun joined the Indian camp in Durham after completing their mandatory isolation.

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Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos

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

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India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains

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

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1st T20I: Shikhar Dhawan-Led Side Set For T20I Clash Against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs India, 1st T20I: After winning the ODI series, the Shikhar Dhawan-led side will hope to continue their winning momentum in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Squad Hits Back At Criticism With Social Media Boycott

Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur ordered the national squad to stay off from social media after fans launched a campaign to boycott players following the ODI series defeat against India.

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Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav To Join India Test Squad In UK: Report

England vs India: With Shubman Gill ruled out and Ajinkya Rahane picking up a hamstring injury, Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav are set to fly to the UK to join India's Test squad.

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Windies-Australia 2nd ODI To Resume On Saturday After No New Covid Cases

The 2nd ODI between West Indies and Australia was suspended after the toss, due to a positive COVID-19 test result from a non-playing member of the West Indies squad.

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Biden stumps for McAuliffe in early test of political clout

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Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests

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

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Hanoi goes into lockdown as virus cases soar

Authorities reported more than 7,000 new infections across the nation on Friday -- the third record number of daily infections in a week. The centre of the normally bustling capital was empty and shops were shuttered as the lockdown came into force, although people could still be seen on the streets in the outskirts of the city.

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Residents of flood-hit German towns talk of short lead time

Like other residents of his town in Germany, Wolfgang Huste knew a flood was coming. What nobody told him, he says, was how bad it would be.

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Surfside tower collapse: Search for bodies concludes

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

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

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

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China imposes sanctions on US officials

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

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Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony

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

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

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

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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption

Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1991 reforms: The year that transformed India

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

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

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

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

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

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Man rescued in Alaska after week-long bear attack ordeal

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

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Taliban: To reach a peace deal, Afghan president must go

The Taliban say they don't want to monopolise power, but they insist there won't be peace in Afghanistan until there is a new negotiated government in Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani is removed.

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Emily Ratajkowski sponsors Bantry Basketball Club in County Cork

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

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

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

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Indonesia: Covid-positive man boards flight disguised as wife

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

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

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

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Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties

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

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Pegasus spyware: French President Macron changes phone after hack reports

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

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Washington shooting: Gunman opens fire outside restaurant

It comes as gun violence is on the rise in Washington DC and other American cities.

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Raj Kundra: Indian millionaire embroiled in porn scandal

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

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Indian tax authorities raid media outlets Bharat Samachar and Dainik Bhaskar

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

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

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

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Trading sex for cosmetic surgery in Mexico's narco capital

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

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

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

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The cost of hosting the Olympics

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

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The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid

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

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Tusker Rock's shipwrecks graveyard captured in art project

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

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Coronavirus: Italy brings in Covid certificate amid spike in infections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EU chief rejects UK bid to renegotiate Brexit deal

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

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

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

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Macron calls national security meeting to discuss Pegasus spyware

French President Emmanuel Macron has called a national security meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware after reports about its use in France emerged this week, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said.

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

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

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

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

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Olympics opening ceremony director dismissed on eve of event

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

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Yuen Long attack: Hong Kong court gives seven jail time

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

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YouTube removes Bolsonaro videos for Covid misinformation

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

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Joe Biden says he's self-conscious as president

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

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Benin Bronzes: Nigeria dispute jeopardises return of artefacts

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

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'I survived Norway's worst terror attack'

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

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

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

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Argentina introduces new ID cards for non-binary people

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

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

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

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Tokyo 2020: Travelling to an Olympic Games like no other

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

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Soldier statue reignites Spanish row over fascism

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

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: India's top medal contenders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to LA sexual assault charges

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

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

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

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

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

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Wildfires: Firefighters battle blaze from top of moving train

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

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

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

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Watch: Dravid's "Stirring Dressing Room Speech" After India's Series Win

"Like a champion team, with our backs to the wall, we found a way to win," Rahul Dravid said in his dressing room speech after India edged Sri Lanka to claim series-clinching win on Tuesday.

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Dramatic drop in Covid deaths but US must stay vigilant about Delta variant: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden has said that even though the United States has seen a dramatic drop in the number of Covid-19 deaths due to its vaccination programme, the people must remain vigilant about the more virulent Delta variant that is spreading fast in the country. Stressing the need for people to get vaccinated, he said "virtually all" of the Covid deaths and hospitalisations in the country are among the unvaccinated.

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

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

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Taiwan angers China with first Europe office using its name

The government in Taipei will open its office in eastern European Union state of Lithuania, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told a briefing Tuesday. Taiwan’s other diplomatic outposts on the continent are under the name of “Taipei.”

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Deadly floods sweep China’s ‘iPhone City’, 12 dead

Around 100,000 people have been evacuated from the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, as record rainfall caused widespread flooding and economic disruptions to Henan province, home to the world’s biggest production base for iPhones and a major hub for food production and heavy industry.

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Complaint against Maryam Nawaz for statement against Pak PM's children

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

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

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

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

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Covid: Anger as half of Australians in lockdown again

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

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Olympics: Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancelling Games

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

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Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped mothers and children

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

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Covid: France rolls out health pass as cases soar

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

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Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?

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

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Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister

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

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The battle for Indonesia's Gold Island

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

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Darfur conflict's latest surge in violence displaces thousands

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

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Covid: The Mexican villages refusing to vaccinate

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

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

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

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

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

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Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

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

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Jeff Bezos and crew launch into space on New Shepard

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

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Nike trainer output at key factory hit by Covid outbreak

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

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Pegasus: French President Macron identified as spyware target

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

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Biden rows back on Facebook 'killing people' comment

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

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Natasa Stankovic Impresses In Black Outfit, Calls It "Casually Cute"

Natasa Stankovic on Thursday impressed many with her all-black outfit on Instagram.

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Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan

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

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

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

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Channel crossings migrants: 'We need a safe place'

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

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2nd ODI Live: India Look To Seal Series Win Against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs India ODI Live Match Score: India will aim to seal the series when they take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Colombo.

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Norway fined for wearing shorts not bikini bottoms

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

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English Cricket's Future Up For Grabs As The Hundred Launches

The Hundred: The Oval Invincibles will take on the Manchester Originals at the Oval in south London on Wednesday in a standalone women's match of The Hundred, a brand new 100 balls per side format.

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Microsoft: Chinese authorities slam 'groundless' hacking claims

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

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Killing of boy, 13, at school shocks Singapore

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

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Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene over 'misleadling' Covid posts

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

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Pedro Castillo declared president-elect of Peru

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

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Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

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

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletes find new ways to train in lockdown

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

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A weekend in America: Shootings in Washington spotlight growing problem

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

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Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?

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

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First space tourist Dennis Tito: 'I was euphoric'

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

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Covid: False and misleading health claims spread in Indonesia

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

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The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record

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

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Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

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

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

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

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Canada to open border to fully vaccinated Americans in August

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

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Iraq attack: Bombing at Baghdad market kills Eid shoppers

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

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India farmers' protest: Living on a highway in protest

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

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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar's Message For India's Olympic-Bound Athletes

Tokyo Games: Many Indian luminaries and sportspersons have sent messages to the Indian contingent for the Tokyo Olympics, and Sachin Tendulkar added his own words of encouragement for the squad.

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Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading fast in Sri Lanka

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Pilgrims flock to Mount Arafat in high point of pandemic-era hajj

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Kris Wu: Brands drop China star over teen sex allegations

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

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China approves AstraZeneca's lung cancer drug

The drug's use with chemotherapy for adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) was approved by China's National Medical Products Administration, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said.

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

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

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

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

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Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia over quarantine rules

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

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Covid: Vaccination centres targeted by vandals in France

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

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Covid: Global healthcare workers missing out on jabs

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

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Tokyo Olympics: 'Plague of oysters' threaten key venue

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

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

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

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'Plague of oysters' threaten key Olympic venue

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

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Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

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

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

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

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

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

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Nigeria's security crises - five different threats

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

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Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

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

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Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper

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

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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

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

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Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison

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

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Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine

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

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Europe flooding toll over 180 as rescuers dig deeper

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South Korea to expand curbs on private gatherings beyond Seoul

"It's been a week since the toughest level of distancing curbs have been imposed in the metropolitan area but the number of confirmed (virus) cases is rarely decreasing ... Pre-emptive measures are needed for now," Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum told a meeting with health officials.

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German candidate sorry for laughing scene in flood visit

The front-runner to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany's September election has apologized for a scene in which he was seen laughing in the background as the country's president delivered a statement on the devastating floods in western Germany.

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1st ODI Live: New-Look India Take On Sri Lanka With Eye On T20 World Cup

India vs Sri Lanka ODI Live Match Score: India take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Sunday.

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Imran attacks PM Modi, calls himself 'brand ambassador' of Kashmiris

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Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted

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

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Watch: English County Team's Great Gesture To Not Run Out Injured Batsman

Yorkshire, led by Joe Root, decided to not run out Lancashire's Steven Croft after the latter had collapsed with an injury while completing a run.

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How can you become a space tourist?

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Nepal's newly-appointed PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to face vote of confidence today

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Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed

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

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

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'

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

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Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport

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

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Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan

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

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

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

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Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance

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

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Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title

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

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First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village

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

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

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

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WV Raman Backs Shaw To Partner Skipper Dhawan In Sri Lanka Series

Former India batsman WV Raman has backed Prithvi Shaw to open in the upcoming limited overs series against Sri Lanka alongside skipper Shikhar Dhawan

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Assad says funds frozen in Lebanese banks biggest impediment to investment

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India To Kick-Off Limited-Overs Tour Vs Sri Lanka With Eye On T20 WC

Sri Lanka vs India: India kick-off their limited-overs tour when they take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI on July 18 at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for second pandemic haj

The Saudi Arabia is allowing only 60,000 fully vaccinated residents to take part, seeking to repeat last year's success that saw no virus outbreak during the five-day ritual.

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Watch: Fabian Allen's Wonder Catch Against Australia Is One For The Ages

West Indies vs Australia: West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen took a remarkable one-handed diving catch to dismiss Australia captain Aaron Finch.

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German floods death toll rises to 133, 153 in Europe

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"Chutti Khatam. Ab Kaam Shuru": Rohit Sharma Shares Training Pics

England vs India: Rohit Sharma was all smiles as he returned to training on Friday after a three-week break following the WTC final.

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West Indies Beat Australia By 16 Runs In Final T20I, Win Series 4-1

Evin Lewis was at his rampaging best with an innings of 79 in setting the West Indies on their way to a 16-run victory over Australia in the final T20l of their five-match series.

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'Hollywood Ripper' Michael Gargiulo sentenced to death for murders

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

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

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

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Daca: Obama programme for child migrants ruled illegal

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

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Cannes Film Festival 2021 highlights: Sun, stars and saliva

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

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Covid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantine

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

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Covid misinformation on Facebook is killing people - Biden

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

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The migrants hunger-striking for legal status in Belgium

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

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

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

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Ros Atkins on… the North America heat waves

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

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 July 2021

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

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

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

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Under the skin of OnlyFans

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

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Belgium takes back mothers and children from Syria jihadist camps

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

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

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

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US Navy: First woman passes elite training scheme

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

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Germany floods: Helicopter rescues residents from rooftops

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

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Covid: Delta variants engulfs Southeast Asia with fastest-growing deaths

With a population about twice that of the US, the momentum of the region’s outbreak has now eclipsed previously hard-hit places like Latin America and India, with cases jumping 41% over the past week to more than a half-million.

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera Ruled Out Of ODI, T20I Series Against India

Sri Lanka vs India: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that wicket-keeper batsman Kusal Perera and pacer Binura Fernando will not be available for the ODI and the T20I series against India owing to...

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Europe floods: Neighbourhoods clear up after record rainfall

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

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Beijing steps in to probe Pakistan bus blast case

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Floods in Germany claim 81 victims, more than 1,000 missing

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"Impossible To Wear Mask All The Time": Ganguly On Pant Testing Positive

England vs India: Reacting to Rishabh Pant testing positive for coronavirus, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said "it's physically impossible to wear mask all the time".

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WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts

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

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Australia Covid: Melbourne's snap lockdown spark protest

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

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Germany floods: Merkel pledges support for victims

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

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Canada: More unmarked graves likely at former residential school site

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How your personal data is being scraped from social media

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

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

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

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Tokyo 2020: The gymnasts 'building bridges between cultures'

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

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Cbeebies bedtime stories and why Hollywood stars are lining up

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

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Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'

The German leader, whose retirement is expected this year, has worked with four US presidents.

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The South African community standing up to looters

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

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

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

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China weighs risk and reward in a Taliban-led Afghanistan

Afghanistan shares only a small 76-kilometre (47-mile) border with China, at high altitude and without a road crossing point. But the frontier is a big concern because it runs alongside Xinjiang, and Beijing fears its neighbour being used as a staging ground for Uyghur separatists from the sensitive region.

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China senior diplomat urges Pakistan to investigate bus blast

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Indian Women's Cricket Team Needs An "Ideological Change": Ramesh Powar

Ramesh Powar feels that the Indian women's cricket team needs an ideological shift, but it also can't happen overnight.

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Rishabh Pant Tests Positive For COVID-19 In England: Sources

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant tested positive for coronavirus in England

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Australia attacks sweeping EU climate plan to tax imports

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

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China's post-pandemic economic rebound loses steam

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

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Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards

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

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Singapore sees cases spike in large karaoke lounge cluster

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

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Korindo: Korean palm oil giant stripped of sustainability status

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gujarat: The Indian baby who was abducted twice

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

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Angela Merkel and four US presidents

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

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Fleeing Taliban bombs and bullets in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province

Yogita Limaye reports from Afghanistan's strategic Kunduz province, mainly now in Taliban hands.

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FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds

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

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South Africa looting: I'm struggling to find food

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

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Czech women seek compensation for coerced sterilisations

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

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

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

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Cuba: US calls for release of all protesters after unrest

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

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Nasa zeroes in on cause of Hubble's trouble

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

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Afghanistan: US to evacuate endangered translators

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

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SA Zuma riots: Mother on throwing baby from burning building

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

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UAE opens Israel embassy after normalisation deal

The venue in the heart of Israel's financial district highlighted the central role economic cooperation has played since the UAE became only the third majority-Arab country to recognise the Jewish state.

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ICC Announces New Points System For Next World Test Championship Cycle

Each match of the upcoming WTC will now be contested for the same number of points - 12 for a win, four for a draw, and six for a tie.

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Russia urges Kabul, Taliban to start talks on transition govt

A Taliban delegation in Moscow last week said that the group controlled more than 85% of territory in Afghanistan - an assertion dismissed by the government - and told Russia it would not let the country be used as a platform to attack others.

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India Captain Shikhar Dhawan Wants To Keep Everyone "Together And Happy"

India captain Shikhar Dhawan expressed his thoughts on being the lead role and said that he wants to keep everyone together and happy.

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BBL Draft Postponed Again, Schedule Reveals Ashes "Mega Days"

Big Bash League: The BBL draft for overseas has been postponed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak

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

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

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

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US warns businesses over China's Xinjiang province

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

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

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

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Australia issues new appeal over backpacker murder

British backpacker Peter Falconio murdered killed in the Australian outback 20 years ago.

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Islamic State children in Syria face a lifetime in prison

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

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Cuba: Man confirmed killed in anti-government unrest

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

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South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban

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

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

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

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A question of faith: Biden, Catholicism and the presidency

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

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Khashoggi murder: US softens towards Saudi leader

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

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Colombia bets on privately funded Covid vaccinations

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

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Australian campaign to improve education about sexual consent

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

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The woman giving toys a new life

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

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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

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

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Asian American history teaching rule in US state

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

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REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

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

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

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

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Rohit Sharma's Adorable Post For "Mamma" Ritika Is Winning The Internet

Rohit Sharma shared a photograph with wife Ritika Sajdeh on Instagram with an adorable caption.

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Fire death toll at coronavirus ward in Iraq's Nasiriyah rises to 54

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Cricket Fraternity, Others Mourn 1983 World Cup Winner Yashpal Sharma

Condolence messages poured in on social media for World Cup-winning ex-India cricketer Yashpal Sharma, who died of a cardiac arrest.

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EU says not all Covid vaccines equal

The couple and millions of other people who have been vaccinated through a UN -backed effort - could find themselves barred from entering many European and other countries because those nations don't recognize the Indian-made version of the vaccine for travel.

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Fire death toll at coronavirus ward in Iraq's Nasiriyah rises to 54

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Man in China finds son snatched 24 years ago

Child abductions are a big problem in China, with tens of thousands of kids being taken every year.

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Venezuela opposition figure Freddy Guevara arrested

Freddy Guevara broadcast live on social media as he was arrested on a highway in Caracas.

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Flipkart: India online retail giant raises $3.6bn in latest funding round

This brings the Walmart-backed firm's value to almost $38bn ahead of its expected market debut.

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Iraq: Hospital fire in Covid ward kills dozens

The fire broke out in a Covid isolation ward - reportedly after an oxygen cylinder exploded.

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US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down

The special forces commander has handed over control as the 20-year US-led mission nears its close.

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Why 'dragon of clouds' forms above wildfires

As wildfires rage across the western US, scientists report the "most extreme" fire clouds they have seen.

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In numbers: Life in Afghanistan after America leaves

How did 20 years of war between the US and the Taliban change Afghanistan?

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US heatwave: Could US and Canada see the worst wildfires yet?

The annual fire season has barely started - and there are claims that 2021 might be the worst year yet.

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Ghana's Kojo Marfo: Sell-out show for butcher-turned-painter

He's got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life's simple joys.

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The myth of India's population explosion

India's most populous state has a contentious plan for curbing population growth. But is it necessary?

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Plastic surgery booming in China despite the dangers

Young people are using social media apps to plan cosmetic procedures which don't always meet expectations.

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The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea

Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given a chance to apply for asylum.

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Why people in Eswatini are calling for change

Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy.

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France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers

Amid a surge of new cases, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid.

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Texas Democrats flee state to block Republican voting law

Republicans in the state are proposing some of the most restrictive voting laws in the US.

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Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death

Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava.

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Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government

Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties.

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Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating

Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing.

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Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest

Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest.

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UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws

US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain.

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Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets

Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy.

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6 killed, 219 arrested in South Africa riots over jailing of ex-leader Zuma

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Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence

Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence.

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Jordan jails two senior figures convicted of plotting coup

An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal are jailed for 15 years after being convicted of sedition.

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Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike

The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated.

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Youngsters Will Carry Confidence Of Playing IPL Into Series: Bhuvneshwar

Sri Lanka vs India: India's tour vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar said that the inexperienced and young players will carry the confidence of IPL into the series.

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Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021

Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation.

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South Korea’s Harvard-taught political boss rips China ‘cruelty’

Harvard-educated Lee Jun-seok, the newly installed leader of the People Power Party, said in an interview that generational change is taking place and he aims to harness it at home to return his conservative group to the presidency, and abroad to revisit Seoul’s relations with the international community.

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Nepal's Supreme Court reinstates dissolved House of Representatives

The Nepal Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives, according to news agency ANI. Nepal's President Bidya Bhandari had dissolved the lower house for the second time in five months on May 22 and announced snap elections on November 12 and November 19 based on PM KP Sharma Oli's recommendation.

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Devon Conway, Sophie Ecclestone Named ICC Players Of The Month For June

For their brilliant performances, New Zealand opener Devon Conway and England's Sophie Ecclestone were named the ICC Players of the Month for June.

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Saudi King, Oman Sultan hold negotiation session

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and visiting Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq held a negotiation session in the planned cross-border city of Neom, according to state media.

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From Tendulkar To Pietersen, Cricketers React To Italy's Win Over England

Italy vs England: The cricket fraternity reacted to a thrilling Euro 2020 final which was decided by a penalty shootout.

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Covid Australia: 'Graphic' vaccine advert sparks backlash

Critics say the clip of a woman gasping for air is unfair to young people who can't get a vaccine yet.

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Jaipur: Lightning strike kills 11 taking selfies in India

The incident happened when tourists were at a popular fort in India's Jaipur city.

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US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination

It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti.

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Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final

There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties.

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Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too.

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Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband

Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband.

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Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits

Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits.

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Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties

England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley.

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Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures

Hundreds rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government.

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Air defences installed at Afghanistan's Kabul airport as Taliban gain ground

Afghanistan's Kabul airport has been fitted with an air defence system to counter incoming rockets, officials said on Sunday, as the Taliban pressed on with a blistering offensive across the country. Washington and its allies are due to end their military mission in Afghanistan at the end of next month, even as the insurgents say they now control 85% of the country -- a claim impossible to independently verify.

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