Whaley Bridge dam crisis: What's changed one year on?

Residents in Whaley Bridge reflect on last year's dam crisis that threatened to wipe out their town.

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Un estudio revela que los niños podrían portar altos niveles de coronavirus

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

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

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

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

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How basketball could revive African economies

NBA Africa is looking to launch the African Basketball League in order to boost the economy.

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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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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Jet2 to refund customers returning early from Spain

The airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates.

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BA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirs

The retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans.

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The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace

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Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown

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

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The Papers: 'PM slams brakes' amid 'second wave risk'

Boris Johnson's announcement that rules will not be relaxed for at least a fortnight dominates Saturday's papers.

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

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

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India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral

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

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

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

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

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

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Coronavirus: Can the chancellor save the economy from Covid-19?

Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus?

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Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

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

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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

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

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Prison launches take-away meal deliveries

Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant.

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.

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Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters

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

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Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

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

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'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'

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

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Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?

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

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Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison

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Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?

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Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress

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Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down

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Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

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

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

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

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

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

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How to ace a video interview

A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview.

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Black Lives Matter: Can you answer these seven questions about statues and the protests?

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the monuments and memorials that have attracted controversy.

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Is TikTok doing enough to remove pro eating disorder content?

Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at whether the app is doing enough to remove the content.

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Inside an 'abandoned' panto warehouse

Instead of being measured up and shipped out, pantomime costumes and props fill the high shelves.

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

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

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

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

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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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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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How to ace a video interview

A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview.

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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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Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Benefits Will Lapse

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Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’

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Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet

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

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Black pupils face trebled exclusion rate in some areas

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

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Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out

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

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

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

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

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

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'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'

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

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Stella Immanuel - the doctor behind unproven coronavirus cure claim

Stella Immanuel has caught the US president's attention for claiming hydroxychloroquine cures Covid-19.

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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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Coronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'

Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come.

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The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game

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177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection

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If Our Masks Could Speak

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Banksy and Rembrandt Boost Sotheby’s Sale to $192.7 Million

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Niels Lauersen, Fallen Fertility Doctor to the Stars, Dies at 84

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‘I Just Don’t Get It’: Republicans Balk at Funding F.B.I. Building in Virus Bill

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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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Peaceful Protesters With ‘Room for Rage’ 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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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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What Will a Post-Trump G.O.P. Look Like?

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‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Workplace to Be Reviewed by WarnerMedia

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Twilight of the Liberal Right

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Trump Announced, Then Canceled, a Yankees Pitch. Both Came as a Surprise.

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As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage

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Hotels are promoting the nostalgia of the family road trip.

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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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Transit Workers Were N.Y.C.’s Pandemic Lifeline. These 3 Paid a Price.

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Coronavirus: Labour urges support for quarantining workers

Labour calls for contingency plans to support people returning to the UK from Spain.

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No Corrections: July 27, 2020

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Quotation of the Day: Lewis’s Funeral Procession Follows His Footsteps Across Bridge

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

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Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well

By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS FULLER AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WZqgPp

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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Firms with more female executives 'perform better'

Research suggests listed companies do better when women fill more than one in three executive roles.

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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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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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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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Plane With Six Aboard Crashes Into Backyard in Utah City

By BY MARIE FAZIO AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2COZEcT

John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

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

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Nearly 200 released sex offenders had nowhere to live

Almost 200 sex offenders were released from prison in a year without anywhere to live.

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Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok

The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests.

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Nasa Mars rover: Meteorite to head home to Red Planet

The Perseverance robot will take Martian rock with it when it launches from Earth on Thursday.

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The sisters regrowing forests helped by their dogs

Francisca and Constanza Torres and their three dogs, are planting seeds in areas of Chile devastated by wildfires.

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Saving India's traditional rice varieties

Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties.

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Paris police step up anti-noise patrols

After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive.

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Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'homegrown'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "home-grown".

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'Injured bats hide under my sofa'

Jenny Harris believes people should celebrate the often maligned mammals.

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The dying teenager who wanted world peace (and love)

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

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

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

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

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

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

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

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

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

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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

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

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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

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

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North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case

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As the World Gets Tougher on China, Japan Tries to Thread a Needle

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

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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: Passport renewals to be fast-tracked amid backlog

More than 400,000 documents are yet to sent out because of fewer staff due to the Covid pandemic.

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Small music venues in England get £2.2m emergency government funding

Up to 150 English venues will get help to stop them going to the wall after four months with no gigs.

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Dog meat: Koreans are divided over the issue

Eating dog meat has become controversial within South Korea as growing numbers own dogs as pets.

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Week in pictures: 18 July-24 July 2020

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

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Coronavirus: My pregnancy in a pandemic

Two women document their birth stories for the BBC, to show what it’s like to have a baby in a pandemic.

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'Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look

Face masks are everywhere - and with them, the rise of "maskne" and new mask-friendly makeup trends.

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Coronavirus: The vulnerable mum and daughter continuing to shield

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

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

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

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

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Did Bournemouth beach crowds spread coronavirus?

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

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

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

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

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

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¿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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What Arizona’s Tenuous Virus Plateau Could Teach Us

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Woody Johnson Was a Loyal Trump Supporter in 2016. As an Ambassador, He May Be Too Loyal.

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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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Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

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

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What is redundancy, who can be made redundant and what are my rights?

As thousands of job losses owing to coronavirus are announced, here is a guide to your financial entitlements.

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Gov. DeWine Urges Repeal of Bailout Bill in Bribery Case

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