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Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress.

Bafta TV Awards 2020: Ten things we learned at the virtual ceremony

The night's big highlights, from DIY trophies to Kermit and Miss Piggy.

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Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'

The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market.

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Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine

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Federal Agents Don’t Need Army Fatigues

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Kodak’s chief executive got stock options. The next day, the share price spiked 1,000 percent.

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up.

US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.

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James Baldwin: World's fastest gamer to real life racer

Gaming gives the 22-year-old a second chance of achieving his real life racing dreams.

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Coronavirus: The bogus meme targeting Dr Fauci, and other fake claims

A round-up of false and misleading claims circulating on American social media this week.

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Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork

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A Better Year for Trump’s Family Business (Last Year, That Is)

By BY BEN PROTESS, STEVE EDER AND MICHAEL H. KELLER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jZGstT

Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation.

US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.

India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold.

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko.

Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown

Leicester's religious leaders and council urge people to pray and celebrate the festival at home.

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week.

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India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral

India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand.

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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how long should I self-isolate?

The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters

Matty, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec.

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Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.

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'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'

Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests.

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Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home

Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely.

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Bird in the Sky: The radio play made under a duvet

Dramatising this intriguing true story of an Awol airman involved innovation and perseverance.

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Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'

Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album.

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Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

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The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.

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NBA: Basketball's unique role in the United States' discussion about racism

Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?

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Ellen DeGeneres Apologizes to Staff Members as WarnerMedia Investigates Show

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Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.

Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers.

The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state?

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.

Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding.

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Coronavirus in Wales: Up to 30 can meet outdoors from Monday

Children under 11 will no longer have to keep 2m from one another or from adults.

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Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

There is no red carpet at this year's virtual ceremony - unless the stars unfurl one in their homes.

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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks".

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Coronavirus holidays: You're finally abroad, but was it worth it?

Queues for the beach and free drinks from struggling restaurants - what are holidays like now?

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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

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'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? 

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Coastal erosion: The 'forgotten' community left to fall off a cliff

As climate change hastens coastal erosion, why are some areas saved and others abandoned to the sea?

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The Umbrella Academy: Where do superheroes on screen go from here?

We ask the cast of Netflix's Umbrella Academy what's next for the genre.

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The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.

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Jordan and Perri: Kiss breakfast hosts on 'stepping into huge shoes'

Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely on early mornings, listening figures and diversity in radio.

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Ashleigh Barty Will Skip U.S. Open

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The Tanned Man Has a Green Monster

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Ashley Judd Can Sue Harvey Weinstein for Sexual Harassment, Court Rules

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One in Three Children Have Unacceptably High Lead Levels, Study Says

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Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus.

'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? 

India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.

The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.

Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet

Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance.

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Black pupils face trebled exclusion rate in some areas

An analysis shows black pupils are more likely to be excluded than their peers in most council areas.

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Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out

Oregon's governor calls the officers "an occupying force", but the president says they saved the city.

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US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move

President Trump says the move is a response to Berlin's failure to meet targets on defence spending.

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The Papers: 'New' isolation rule and 'Maddie cops find cellar'

People being told to self-isolate for longer and the latest in the hunt for Madeleine McCann make the front pages.

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'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'

Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator.

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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.

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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown saved me from life on the streets'

Rough sleeper Simon was offered a hotel room, after the government released emergency funding to get people off the streets during lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year.

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Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide

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Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity

The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity.

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Elmhurst Ballet School helping young dancers with body image

The ballet world is competitive and the pressure on young dancers to achieve the "perfect physique" is high.

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Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'

The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: 'Mum died while we were at dad's funeral'

John and Mary Boxer died within 16 days of each other, weeks before their 60th wedding anniversary.

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

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'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'

The government can retrain and support people, but are there the jobs to provide employment?

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Malta: The island hoping to be 2020's festival hotspot

Malta is set to host four festivals over the coming months after British events were cancelled.

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International students turn to food banks in lockdown

Hundreds of international students are unable afford fees, food or rent as funds dry up due to virus.

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Staycation: 'I would if I could find somewhere'

Holiday rental firms and hotels are reporting unprecedented demand with accommodation filling up fast.

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‘Nobody Likes Me,’ Trump Complains, Renewing Defense of Dubious Science

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Corrections: July 29, 2020

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The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet.

Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

Covid studies aim to save BAME lives 'within months'

The government is to plough millions into research into why the communities are at increased risk.

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet.

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Prince William meets Peter Crouch: Duke of Cambridge on lockdown, Twitter and mental health

Prince William speaks to the Peter Crouch Podcast about his experience of lockdown, importance of football... and karaoke.

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Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs

A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error".

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’: Let’s Discuss

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.

Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice

A charity says informing the UK's non-English speakers about Covid-19 is a government "blind spot".

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.

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Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'

While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases.

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The assistant headteachers aiming to increase BAME representation

Aretha and Youlande set up Mindful Equity UK to tackle the lack of BAME teachers in leadership roles.

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Coronavirus: When home is both prison and sanctuary

Photographer Jo De Banzie records life during the coronavirus lockdown, using an antique camera.

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With ‘Room for Rage,’ Peaceful Protesters Sympathize With Aggressive Tactics

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MGM delays live entertainment and expects to lay off workers in that division.

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What Will a Post-Trump G.O.P. Look Like?

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Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan

The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic.

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.

Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.

Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes.

Booker Prize 2020: Hilary Mantel makes longlist

Thirteen novels have made the longlist, which will be whittled down to six in September.

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US presidential election: Debate venue moved over Covid precautions

The location of the first Biden-Trump debate is moved from Indiana to Ohio over coronavirus precautions.

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Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40.

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Men and women's working hours 'nearly equal'

A new study shows working hours are now almost evenly spilt but men get paid for more of their time.

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.

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Kelp found off Scotland dates back 16,000 years to last ice age

Experts from Heriot-Watt University's Orkney campus analysed the genetic composition of oarweed from 14 areas.

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Cocoa Girl: 'We made the first UK black girls' magazine'

Serlina Boyd created Cocoa Girl after finding nothing on the market aimed at her daughter's age group.

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‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal.

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AJ Tracey: 'There's no massive machine pushing me'

The rapper talks about missing live music, the Black Lives Matter movement and Tottenham's season.

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‘Perry Mason’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap: Disorder in the Court

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.

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Sutton murder arrest after woman hit by van dies

Stella Frew was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a van on Friday.

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Coming out at 90 years old... to my gay daughter

While writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love.

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The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths

Somalia has fewer than 100 official Covid-19 deaths. But its cemeteries tell a different story.

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Terry O'Neill: Capturing celebrity

An exhibition brings together the late photographer Terry O'Neill's memories behind his celebrity images.

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Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'

A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him.

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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe.

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Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?

Could we be heading for a double whammy of flu and coronavirus?

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will vaccine sceptics make trials a headache?

The NHS soon needs to start flu vaccinations and Covid vaccine trials - but anti-vax attitudes seem to be spreading.

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'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'

From $800 of clothes in a suitcase to a ticket to Milan Fashion Week.

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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition.

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Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well

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Did Hearst’s Culture Kill Hearst’s Biggest Magazine Story?

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Trump’s Nakedly Political Pandemic Pivot

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.

The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition.

India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'

Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope?

Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading

As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals.

Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'

A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him.

Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted

Ministers will also legislate for calories to appear on menus as part of a strategy to tackle obesity.

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Coronavirus: Beauty salons and tattooists in Wales reopen

Beauty salons are reopening but people may have to wait longer for fillers and eyebrow treatments.

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Students back at uni - but with masks and no bars

Face-to-face teaching starts again at the University of Nottingham, with safety rules on campus.

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The dying teenager who wanted world peace (and love)

An American teen with cancer went to Moscow in 1988 hoping to meet Gorbachev and rid the world of nukes.

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Coronavirus: 'Soft play is heading for a cliff edge'

With no date for reopening, children's play centres are closing and hundreds more are under threat.

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Coronavirus: What would working from home in Barbados really be like?

Tempted by the scheme that lets foreigners "work from home" in Barbados? Here's what you need to know.

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.

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Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling".

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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models.

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Plane With Six Aboard Crashes Into Backyard in Utah City

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North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case

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John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80.

Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?

Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission.

The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.

Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling".

Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media.

WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau

How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy.

Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace

How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips.

Latin American Foto Festival: Culture and coronavirus

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

Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'

After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap.

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Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in Texas, with winds reaching 90 mph

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WATCH LIVE: 'Selma Salutes Congressman John Lewis' service takes place in Alabama, public viewing to follow

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Coronavirus: Travellers from Spain told to quarantine

The new coronavirus rule means people coming to the UK from Spain must self-isolate for 14 days.

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Motorway roadworks speed limit to be raised in England

The increase from 50mph to 60mph in England is intended to ease driver "frustrations".

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Coronavirus: The vulnerable mum and daughter continuing to shield

A mother and daughter say they will continue to shield despite restrictions easing on 1 August.

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From Yemen to Wales: 'I thought I would die under that lorry'

Forced to flee for his life, Mujahed Aqlan relives his perilous journey across Europe as a teenager.

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Boohoo: Five things you may not know about the fashion firm

The Instagram-friendly fashion brand has seen a rapid rise, but could its success be under threat?

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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances.

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WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

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Did Bournemouth beach crowds spread coronavirus?

One month ago, thousands of people visited a beach in Bournemouth, but did they spread coronavirus?

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Gyms and mental health: 'I can't wait to be back on the squat rack'

With gyms set to reopen, three people tell Radio 1 Newsbeat how exercise helps their mental health.

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¿Podemos volver a infectarnos del coronavirus? Los expertos creen que es muy poco probable

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Split 5 to 4, Supreme Court Rejects Nevada Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Restrictions

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The Two China Fires

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Washington Post Settles Lawsuit With Student in Viral Protest Video

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‘Mugged by Reality,’ Trump Finds Denial Won’t Stop the Pandemic

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Trump Signs Orders to Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances.

Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black.

Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next?

WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end.

By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.

Coronavirus: Obesity increases risks from Covid-19, experts say

Public Health England's conclusions come as ministers consider new measures to combat obesity.

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As Trump Calls for Schools to Fully Reopen, His Son’s School Says It Will Not

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Gov. DeWine Urges Repeal of Bailout Bill in Bribery Case

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Disney delays release of ‘Mulan’ and pushes back ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Avatar’ films.

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A Rare Look Inside Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Draws Legal Threats

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Republicans, Facing Political Headwinds, Begin Diverging From Trump

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all.

IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world.

Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash.

Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'

Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange.

Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown.

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

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it?

Coronavirus: Disney delays blockbuster films due to pandemic

The new Star Wars and Avatar movies are pushed back a year while Mulan is postponed indefinitely.

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Boris Johnson: The prime minister's year in No 10

From Brexit battles to coronavirus - along with a new baby - it has been a busy 12 months for the PM.

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Tokyo 2020: ‘Delaying the Olympics changed our careers’

For some, it means competing when they couldn’t before. For others, it’s a year too long to wait.

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

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Caitlin Moran adapts her book How To Build A Girl for big screen

Actress Beanie Feldstein has read all her books and now she is playing "a version" of author Caitlin Moran in How To Build A Girl.

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Legacy of Kenyan clan 'branded evil' by colonialists

The BBC’s Anne Soy travelled to her birthplace to meet clan members in her Kalenjin ethnic community.

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

Boris Johnson has been in power for a year, is he delivering on the goals set out in his first speech?

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Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown.

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Rap duo 4 Wheel City and the power of disabled rap

Namel and Ricardo were paralysed in shootings, now as rap duo 4 Wheel City they talk about the 'double drama' of being black and disabled.

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Coronavirus: 'We made a feature film in lockdown'

How some UK film makers have kept working during the coronavirus pandemic.

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IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world.

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

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it?

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Republicans, Deeply Divided on Virus Aid, Near Agreement on Opening Offer

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Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers

The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules.

How long does it take to get to Mars - and why is it so difficult?

Summer 2020 is a popular time for missions to Mars because of the way the planets align - but how long does it take to get there?

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Coronavirus: Government 'too slow to help at-risk arts', say MPs

A committee of MPs says Covid-19 risks causing "a cataclysm in the arts and cultural space".

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QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult

The bizarre, fringe theory has surged in popularity in the US during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Taika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars

Thor and Jojo Rabbit filmmaker Taika Waititi tells BBC News what life has been like during lockdown

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'I just love helping, I'm not ready to give it up'

Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine.

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Coronavirus: People with learning difficulties 'at risk of falling through cracks'

A survey suggests that only 5% of disabled people feel safe to come out of lockdown.

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Birmingham students' pain to be the best at Bhangra

One dancer compares the bid to beat competition rivals with going to war.

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Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace

How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips.

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Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'

For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return.

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Anthony Walker: How a life lost in racist killing has been imagined for TV

A TV drama imagines the future life of Anthony Walker, who was killed in a racist attack in 2005.

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We built a recording studio to take on music industry

New research suggests the industry is still an old boys club.

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George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now

For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful

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One Direction: 10 years of the band - in pictures

An anniversary look back at the boy band, from being talent show hopefuls to world pop sensations.

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Corrections: July 23, 2020

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Republicans, Deeply Divided on Virus Aid, Near Agreement on Opening Offer

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The Hagia Sophia Was a Cathedral, a Mosque and a Museum. It’s Converting Again.

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Danielle Collins Says World Team Tennis Waiver Did Not Forbid Leaving Site

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American and Southwest airlines remove medical exceptions to rules requiring masks.

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Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'

For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return.

George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now

For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful

Coronavirus: UK's pandemic planning an 'astonishing failure', say MPs

A committee says the economic reaction to Covid-19 was rushed and the impact could be long term.

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Amazon-owned firm in Black Lives Matter legal claim

Whole Foods supermarket accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks.

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Portland protests: US federal agents 'will not retreat', Chad Wolf says

Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf says officers will not leave the city until violence stops.

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Toronto 'Chair Girl' spared jail for 2019 chair stunt

A video of Marcella Zoia throwing a chair from a Toronto high-rise onto a highway went viral.

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Coronavirus in Scotland: Beauticians, nail salons and tattoo parlours reopen

Scotland continues to relax lockdown rules as more restrictions are lifted across the country.

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Powerful Ohio Republican Is Arrested in $60 Million Corruption Scheme

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Corrections: July 22, 2020

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Cities Say They Want Federal Agents Fighting Crime, Not Protesters

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Trump, in a Shift, Endorses Masks and Says Virus Will Get Worse

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Ocasio-Cortez Embraces a Republican’s Insult

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Coronavirus: How the outbreak has hit tourism in Africa

Africa's tourism sector is battling to survive as coronavirus keeps away holidaymakers from abroad.

Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'

After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap.

Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything?

It's only ever been run by one party, but another has inched forward to challenge its dominance.

How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade.

Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures

Animal rights campaigners are calling for the closure of hundreds of moon bear farms.

Coronavirus: UK passport application backlog reaches 400,000

Reduced staffing to allow social distancing is one reason for the mounting backlog, a minister says.

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Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures

Animal rights campaigners are calling for the closure of hundreds of moon bear farms.

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Birmingham designer creates PPE for men with turbans

A designer has created PPE for men who wear turbans or have long beards.

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AO.com boss: 'Behave as if your mum is watching'

John Roberts, founder of white goods retailer AO.com, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.

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Coronavirus: How Joe Wicks' fitness workouts 'changed my life'

As the Body Coach ends his live morning workouts, people explain what the sessions have meant to them.

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Tokyo Olympics postponement leaves UK firms in limbo

With the Tokyo Olympics delayed to 2021 due to Covid-19, UK firms have seen their plans disrupted.

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Coronavirus: What jobs are available post-lockdown?

The world of work is changing thanks to Covid-19 - which sectors are hiring and which are struggling?

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How singer Samantha Crain rebuilt her career after a life-changing accident

US singer Samantha Crain lost the use of her hands after three crashes. Here's how she recovered.

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Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'

After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap.

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New penalties proposed for rule-breaking MPs

The Commons standards committee says a wider range of penalties is required to effectively punish MPs.

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St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters

Mark and Patricia McCloskey are charged with unlawful use of a weapon over the incident in St Louis.

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'This is our final showdown with Uber, and the stakes are high'

After a five-year legal battle, Uber drivers will learn whether they will be recognised as employees.

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En Brasil los profesionales de la salud podrían haber contagiado de coronavirus a las poblaciones indígenas

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Who Is Behind Those N.B.A.‘Bubble Life’ Tweets?

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Trump Threatens to Send Federal Law Enforcement Forces to More Cities

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