Your pictures on the theme of 'urban living'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "urban living".

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Salvaged Victorian signal box to become museum

It became redundant in 2016 along with others in the East Midlands.

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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.

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The wedding DJ who wants to stop migrant boats

A growing band of campaigners is trying to push the government to stop migrants crossing from France.

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How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.

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How His House turns refugee lives into horror film

Director Remi Weekes says film explores "the horrors that we do as humans to other humans".

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Match of the Day: Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy on how Diogo Jota & Xherdan Shaqiri helped Liverpool beat West Ham

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy analyse the impact of Liverpool's substitutes Diogo Jota and Xherdan Shaqiri during their 2-1 win over West Ham.

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Got Worries? Make Newspaper Dolls to Catch Them

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Kids’ Graphic Novels That Turn the Superhero Genre on Its Head

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Texas: All of a sudden, a two-party election in the Lone Star State.

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‘They’re coming after our state,’ McSally warns Arizona Republicans.

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The Battlegrounds Within Battlegrounds

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Celebrities lend Biden a hand in turning out the vote in Philadelphia.

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Stanford Study Seeks to Quantify Infections Stemming From Trump Rallies

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Stanford Study Seeks to Quantify Infections Stemming From Trump Rallies

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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.

US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far.

US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't.

US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage.

US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump.

US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.

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Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.

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OFFICERS AMBUSHED: Two New Orleans cops shot at in French Quarter

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Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

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The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.

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Growing up as a black child in post-war Germany

The racism and abuse suffered by thousands of children born to African-American fathers and white German mothers in post-war Germany.

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Bhangra brothers: We danced every day in lockdown

The brothers ran high-energy dance classes from their living room in Harrow every day during lockdown.

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

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Halloween: How the Boulet Brothers' Dragula blends drag and horror

Drag stars Boulet Brothers chat about dressing up at Halloween and their popular reality show Dragula.

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Covid: A town's intoxicating will to press on through the pandemic

In an ex-mining community hardship is nothing new, but a two-week lockdown presents new challenges.

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Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution?

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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.

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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical?

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Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.

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How to Take On the Tech Barons

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A judge orders the Postal Service to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to deliver ballots on time in 22 districts.

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N.E.H. Funds Restoration of Statues Toppled During Protests

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Trump, in Minnesota, lashes out at Democrats for limiting crowd sizes.

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Nursing Homes, Racked by the Virus, Face a New Crisis: Isolation

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Voters suing Minnesota over a mask mandate are asking the Supreme Court to intervene.

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Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown

Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe.

US election: What Latino first-time voters want

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote.

Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget.

Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

Carrie Hope Fletcher on how Cinderella went 'bad'

The singer, who will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, reveals some of the show's secrets.

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Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

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Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited.

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The Original Nachos Were Crunchy, Cheesy and Truly Mexican

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A focus on Florida, and waiting for Pennsylvania.

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Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

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A vote-counting official in Florida who gave money to Trump’s campaign resigns.

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Job posted to Hacker News: DeepSource (YC W20) Is hiring software engineers

DeepSource (YC W20) Is hiring software engineers
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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Mr Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties.

Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins

Traffic stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force.

Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns

Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest".

Jeremy Corbyn suspension 'could cost Labour next election'

The boss of the powerful Unite union urges the party to reinstate its ex-leader or risk "chaos".

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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Five Great Things Biden Has Already Done

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Trump’s Hard-Line Immigration Policies Go Before Voters

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Trump and Biden Converge in Florida, an Elusive Prize Still Up for Grabs

By BY KATIE GLUECK AND PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jOnh57

A Californian is battling both influenza and Covid-19 in an early case of ‘co-infection.’

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Appeals court rules Minnesota must segregate ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing

The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy".

Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.

The Papers: Labour in 'crisis' as Corbyn suspended

The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report.

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Trump’s Closing Argument on Virus Clashes With Science, and Voters’ Lives

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Cuba Says U.S. Restrictions Will Force Western Union Offices to Close

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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.

US election 2020: What to look out for on election night

Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in.

Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

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Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.

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Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments

Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level.

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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

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Music industry reports progress on diversity

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.

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‘Perception Hacks’ and Other Potential Threats to the Election

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M.L.B. says the Dodgers’ Justin Turner insisted on celebrating with teammates despite his positive coronavirus test.

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$300 Million Telemarketing Scheme Preyed on Older People, U.S. Says

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A Privacy Measure That’s Hard to Like

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Take This Trump Election Day Quiz Before It’s Too Late

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Two conservative operatives charged with election fraud for a Midwest robocall scam are ordered to call 85,000 people back.

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'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself

Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018.

Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.

Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators.

US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins.

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

Stock markets sink amid alarm at Covid surge

Financial markets in the US and Europe fall as concerns rise about the coronavirus impact on economic growth.

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The Papers: 'Change of strategy looms' as France locks down

The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions.

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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".

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Newspaper headlines: Second wave warning and 'tragedy in the Channel'

Warnings the second wave of Covid could be more deadly and the death of four migrants lead the papers.

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Covid-19: 'I'll be hosting my Christmas over Zoom'

Some families are already making plans and getting ready for a "digital Christmas" this year.

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Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,.

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Michigan’s ban on the open carrying of firearms at polling locations is blocked by a judge.

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A third of mail-in ballots in the Fort Worth area were temporarily rejected because of a printing error.

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Patience. The polling is coming.

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First Inning: Another game, another Randy Arozarena homer.

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When My President Sang ‘Amazing Grace’

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The Dodgers are confident, thanks to a talented team and a closed roof.

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Californians, Vote Yes on Prop 16

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Justice Barrett Rises to Top of Increasingly Conservative Judiciary

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 46 Percent Spike in Covid-19 Patients

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After a low-key off day, the Rays say they’re staying relaxed.

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The Morning

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I Approve This Message. Now, Remember Your Secrecy Envelope.

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How Mitch McConnell Delivered Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Rapid Confirmation

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Biden Invokes F.D.R. to Reach Across Partisan Divide in Georgia

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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".

'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia

The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found

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10/27/20 5:00 PM

UK farmers to need 'thousands of foreign workers' next summer

Despite trying to recruit domestic workers, foreign labour will be vital for next year's harvest, farmers say.

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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.

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For a Cheese Lover, Two New Books

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This Chile Crisp Has a Momofuku Pedigree

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A West Coast Kouign-Amann

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Culinary Historians Turn to Zoom

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