Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest

Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https:...

Trump Halts TV Advertising as He Struggles in Polls Against Biden

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US citizen shot dead in court during Pakistan blasphemy trial: Thousands rally in support of killer

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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Tik Tok Will Be Banned By President Trump Starting As Early As Saturday

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How Italy Turned Around Its Coronavirus Calamity

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Coronavirus Live Updates: A $600-a-Week Lifeline for Unemployed Americans Expires After an Impasse in Washington

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Trump says he will ban TikTok through executive action as soon as Saturday

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Judge Releases Trove Of Sealed Records Related To Lawsuit Against Ghislaine Maxwell

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Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US

Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

New best story on Hacker News: Australia to make Facebook, Google pay for news

Australia to make Facebook, Google pay for news 478 by nreece | 411 comments on Hacker News.

Lawmakers ‘Alarmed’ by Reports U.S. Envoy Told Brazil It Could Help Re-elect Trump

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Salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to American red onions

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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. from BBC News - World ...

Prince Andrew lobbied US government for better plea deal for a former friend in the disgraced late financier’s underage prostitution case, newly released Ghislaine Maxwell documents claim

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd via BCC News

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r...

Next six months 'most critical in a generation' for climate emergency, says man behind Paris deal

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4 via ...

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339...

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic will be 'felt for decades to come,' WHO chief says

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Mysterious Coronavirus Outbreak Catches Vietnam by Surprise

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American Citizen Shot Dead in a Pakistan Courtroom After Being Accused of Blasphemy

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Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Fauci and Other Health Officials to Testify Before Congress on Friday

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COVID-19: Canada toughens border rules for Americans driving to Alaska

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Taiwan ruling party urges China to stop 'oppression' of Hong Kong

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Belarus Says Russian Mercenaries Planned to Disrupt August Election: State media says 33 Russian fighters have been arrested in Belarus, dramatically escalating a feud between longtime allies.

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Belarus Suspected Men of Being Russian Mercenaries Because 'They Did Not Drink Alcohol'

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Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3...

Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7...

China’s Xi Sets His Sights on Taiwan After Subduing Hong Kong

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Brazil's first lady tests positive for COVID-19

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Children under five carry 10-100 higher levels of coronavirus in their noses: Study

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Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcB...

The Hong Kong government’s decision to disqualify 12 opposition pro-democracy figures from running in elections is being condemned internationally.

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'Our Obligation Is to Defend Democracy': Bolivians Join Mass Marches Against Election Delay by Right-Wing Coup Government

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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? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...

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. from BBC News - ...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

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? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Children May Carry Coronavirus at High Levels, Study Finds

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Twitter is under fire after defending its decision to allow Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to call for genocide on the platform

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One in three children around the world have dangerous levels of lead in their blood

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Egypt imprisons female TikTok influencers

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U.S. to pull 12,000 troops from Germany after Trump calls country 'delinquent'

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Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https:/...

Pfizer says it will “charge other developed countries on par” with US for vaccine deals

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Malik B., founding member of The Roots, dead at 47 - CNN

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Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump

The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7...

A Viral Epidemic Splintering Into Deadly Pieces

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Coronavirus Live Updates: $600 Unemployment Benefit Is Likely to Lapse Friday, Top Official Says

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Egypt Sentences Women to 2 Years in Prison for TikTok Videos

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Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash

"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World ...

Vatican Hacked By Chinese Spies: Report

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What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Putin’s Trust Rating Falls to New Low Amid Far East Protests - The Moscow Times

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Seth Rogen: 'I was fed a huge amount of lies about Israel'

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Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8...

Total writes off $9.3B in oilsands assets, cancels Canadian oil lobby membership

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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?  from BBC News ...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL v...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2 v...

Greta Thunberg, the young activist, will donate a million euros to save the Amazon. The beneficiaries will be foundations and projects that vouch for a more sustainable world.

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Former US commander in Europe: Troop withdrawal from Germany 'gift to Kremlin'

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Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet

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Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive

More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre via BCC News...

‘Amazing, Isn’t It?’ Long Sought Blood Test for Alzheimer’s in Reach

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New best story on Hacker News: ITER: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly

ITER: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly 416 by goodcanadian | 250 comments on Hacker News.

Paedophile Labour councillor who worked in children's home walks free despite being caught with over one million child porn images including 12-year-old girls being raped

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Woolly mammoth skeleton found in lake in Russia's Arctic

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US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https...

Trump shares videos of Nigerian doctor claiming 'You don’t need masks, there is a cure for COVID-19'

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Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'

Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://...

At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019, making last year the deadliest on record for frontline activists battling the destruction of Nature, watchdog group Global Witness reported

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‘You Would Want Somebody to Speak up For You’: TikToker Who Posted Viral Video on Uyghurs

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North Korean women faced torture, rape, malnourishment in detention, says U.N. report

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Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...

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. from BBC News - Wo...

Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...

'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Falsely Claims Much of U.S. ‘Corona Free’ as 21 States Face ‘Red Zone’ Outbreaks

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Alarm over hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels near Galápagos Islands

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

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. from BBC News - World https:/...

A killer whale who carried her dead new-born calf for 17 days while she swam 1,600 km, is pregnant according to scientists. The scientists warned that,although pregnancies among Southern Resident killer whales are not unusual,the majority of recent pregnancies have not resulted in successful births.

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Germany's new virus cases fell to below 500 a day for weeks. Now they've topped 800

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'Almost inconceivable': 3 billion animals believed killed or displaced in Australia's summer fires

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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

The rich are looking to buy access to COVID-19 safe havens

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China's Three Gorges Dam waters at record height as flooding continues

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Nearly 3 billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia’s devastating bushfire season of 2019 and 2020, according to scientists who have revealed for the first time the scale of the impact on the country’s native wildlife.

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Calgary doctor says ‘dramatic’ 40% drop in preterm births during lockdown is global trend

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New Zealand claims world first in setting standards for government use of algorithms: Statistics minister says new charter on algorithms – used from traffic lights to police decision-making – an ‘important part of building public trust’

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Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial

Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - World https:/...

Kim Jong Un Says Nuclear Weapons Ensure North Korea's Security: ‘There Won’t Be Any War on This Land Again’

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Coronavirus: Spanish PM says UK's travel restrictions 'unjust'

Pedro Sanchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings

In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI...

A staggering 900-plus girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since COVID-19 confinement began, authorities said Monday. The Andean nation home to 33 million people long has had a horrific domestic violence problem

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President Trump suggested that Twitter's trending topics are 'illegal' because they make him look bad

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C...

Alarm over discovery of hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels near Galápagos Islands

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New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

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First German Covid-19 patient states has no antibodies anymore since three months after infection

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

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

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G via BCC News...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

German study finds 76% of patients previously infected with coronavirus experience lasting cardiac injuries similar to those found after a heart attack

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Trained dogs were able to sniff out Covid-19 infections with 94% accuracy: study

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Germany demands coronavirus tests for arrivals from ‘high risk’ countries

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Man Belonging to Lower Caste Brutally Abused For Touching Upper Caste Man’s Scooter. Activists say that the pandemic has seen an increase in violence against Dalits in India.

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Ease restrictions on medical psychedelics to aid research, experts say

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Australia's largest ever bushfire, like you've never seen it before

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In another setback to China, Russia suspends deliveries of S-400 missiles

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India moves squadron of missile-firing T-90 tanks to last outpost near Karakoram Pass - india news

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Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months

The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

Samoan chief who enslaved villagers sentenced to 11 years in New Zealand

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US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order

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Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World h...

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https:...

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

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Spain's virus death toll could be 60% higher than official count

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The recent murder of Turkish student Pinar Gültekin by her ex-boyfriend has sparked outrage in Turkey. Women's rights activists are calling for the government to tackle the widespread problem of femicide in the country

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Fears grow over complacency as Japan sees nationwide coronavirus spike

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US blacklists 11 firms over China's treatment of Uighurs

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Baboons 'carrying knives and chainsaw' spotted in safari park

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Germany rejects Trump's proposal to let Russia back into G7: foreign minister

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Federally appointed judges' expenses to be made public for first time

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

New best story on Hacker News: New ‘Meow’ attack has deleted almost 4k unsecured databases

New ‘Meow’ attack has deleted almost 4k unsecured databases 568 by based2 | 357 comments on Hacker News.

Germany rejects Trump's proposal to let Russia back into G7 - Foreign Minister

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Over 70% of Belgians want to radically reduce their working hours post-coronavirus

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Russia sides with China. Says they have a special relationship and won't join any alliance against them

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Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney ruled a prohibited public assembly

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Single-use masks and coronavirus waste end up polluting ocean | The Japan Times

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Cases in U.S. Soar as 18 States Set Single-Day Records This Week

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France to effectively phase out Huawei gear from 5G networks · TechNode

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North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBc5rz via BCC News...

Navy on alert for massive Chinese fishing fleet near Galapagos Islands protected waters

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Singaporean man pleads guilty to spying for China in the US

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US push for global alliance against China hampered by years of 'America first'

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Poland to leave treaty on violence against women

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Italy opens antitrust probe into Amazon, Apple over sale of Beats headphones. It said the investigation was aimed at establishing whether Apple and Amazon had reached an anti-competitive agreement to prevent electronics retailers not included in Apple’s official programme to sell the products

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Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas

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U.S. eyes building nuclear power plants for moon and Mars

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

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. from BBC News - World https://...

The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OV...

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

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O via BCC News...

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. from BBC News - World https://...

Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32R5kOl via BCC ...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...

Kim Jong-un declares emergency & puts Kaesong City on total lockdown after 1st reported Covid-19 case in North Korea

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Thousands of Israelis protested in Jerusalem and other cities including Tel Aviv, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation over his government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In Jerusalem they rallied outside Netanyahu's residence accusing him of corruption

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Pro Lesbian African Movie Released Despite Hostility

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Girl, 14, is raped by a coronavirus patient while his friend stood guard in a bathroom at India's largest quarantine centre in Delhi as country's Covid-19 death toll passes 30,000 - Police arrested two men after the victim reported the attack to a family member

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Australia joins US in declaring Beijing’s South China Sea claims illegal

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New best story on Hacker News: When Hubble stared at nothing for 100 hours (2015)

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Australia labels China's claims to South China Sea illegal

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Trump eases controls on armed drone exports: The White House announced that President Donald Trump had approved a move to diverge partly from the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime, in which 35 countries agreed to restrict the sales of unmanned weapons delivery systems

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Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US

The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Mexico City outlaws gay conversion therapy

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70 journalists and staff at Hungary's top news site Index have resigned, accusing the government of launching a bid to destroy or tame their website.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of attendance restriction amid coronavirus pandemic via FOX N...

Petition calls for boycott of world lacrosse games after Iroquois Nationals excluded

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Australian blogger held in China not heard from since December

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Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jEZ...

Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn vi...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...

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? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyb97...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi...

Police officers in deadly encounters should be required to talk, former SIU director says

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Study shows homemade masks with 2 layers are more effective than others

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Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus a third time

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China orders U.S. to shut consulate in city of Chengdu

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France dispatches free Covid-19 face masks to 7 million amid hardship concerns

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Mike Pompeo says free world must change China or 'China will change us' | China

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Iranian passenger plane forced to change course as US fighter jets approached

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Residents still without drinking water more than six months after bushfire emergency in Australia

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China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu

The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mIOhD via BCC Ne...

Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers

The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit

A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hx...

In a breaking article from the New York Times, former Senator Harry Reid alleges that the US Government is in possession of "vehicles from other worlds".

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New head of US global media purges news outlets’ leaders - top leadership at Voice of America and Radio Free Asia have been fired and journalists have been ordered to follow the Trump administration’s own policy positions.

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Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand

Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...

Sudan finds mass grave of Sudanese officers involved in failed 1990 coup

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Energy majors 'spend 90%' on fossil fuels despite climate pledges | Energy giants Shell and Total continue to invest 90 percent of their capital on planet-warming fossil fuels despite promises to slash their greenhouse gas emissions, according to an industry analysis

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Russia accused of firing ‘weapon’ from satellite that could ‘threaten the peace of space’

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BBC News - Italian Carabinieri station in Piacenza shut over torture claims

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZW8UEZ vi...

Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift....

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. from BBC News - World https://ift....

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? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D39EyW ...

Ghislaine Maxwell Update: Judge Orders 2015 Defamation Suit Documents Unsealed, Kayleigh McEnany Defends Trump Comment

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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD ...

China says UK citizenship pathway for Hong Kong residents violates international law

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Can You Get Covid Again? It’s Very Unlikely, Experts Say

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Australia approves demolition of another Aboriginal heritage site to for coal mine

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In a jab to India, China claims Bhutan national park

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Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW via...

British Jews Board of Deputies compares China to Nazi Germany over treatment of Uyghurs

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US Government arrests Indian-American couple for laundering over $400,000 on behalf of India-based phone scammers.

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George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with multiple counts of tax evasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30CZX...

Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link

Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years before. from BBC News - World https://ift...

Stunning Cave Discovery Just Changed The Timeline of Human Presence in North America

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Three Gorges Dam deformed but safe, say operators

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Femicides rise in Mexico as president cuts budgets of women's shelters

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zRz...

Chinese military uses Houston consulate to steal research, US diplomat says

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Brazil recorded a new daily record of coronavirus cases Wednesday with nearly 68,000 infections

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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. from BBC News - ...

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 from BBC News - World https://if...

New best story on Hacker News: Fawkes: Image “Cloaking” for Personal Privacy

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New best story on Hacker News: Design Docs at Google

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Face shields did not protect people from the coronavirus in an outbreak in Switzerland, but masks did, health officials say

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U.S. prosecutors say consulate is harboring Chinese military researcher wanted by FBI

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Russia Says 'We Will Do What We Want' If U.S. Moves Troops Closer to Border

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NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team

A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soc...

"Glory holes" listed among BC health officials' tips for safe sex amid pandemic

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Social distancing Canadians eye new sight at Niagara Falls: crowds of Americans

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After recovering from Covid, Surat-based businessman sets up hospital for the poor

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Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme

Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlS...

Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?

The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv via BCC News

First active leak of sea-bed methane discovered in Antarctica

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13 people taken hostage on a bus in western Ukraine were freed unharmed on Tuesday after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke by phone with the hostage-taker and agreed to his demand to endorse the 2005 animal rights documentary “Earthlings”

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Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction

Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRo7fY via BCC ...

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’

Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGTxh...

Trump’s Request of an Ambassador: Get the British Open for Me

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Search for missing boy leads Mexican police to 23 abducted children

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Israel demolishes Palestinian coronavirus testing center in Hebron

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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - World https...

Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'

The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Hostage siege ends after Ukrainian president endorses Joaquin Phoenix film

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Trump asked envoy to see if UK would move British Open to his Scottish resort

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Chicago shooting wounds at least 9 on South Side, police say via FOX NEWS 07/21/20 6:10 PM

Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'

Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Cannabis May Reduce Deadly COVID-19 Lung Inflammation: Researchers Explain Why

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How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift...

New best story on Hacker News: Invert, always, invert

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Australia joins United States and Japan in naval exercises in South China Sea

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Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths

Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Blbfjm via ...

Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff

The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - World https://ift....

NASA issues new guidelines to protect the Moon and Mars from Earth's germs

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Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit

Summit chairman Charles Michel says the deal by the 27-nation bloc is a "pivotal moment" for Europe. from BBC News - World https...

New Treatment for Covid-19 Shows Promise, but Scientists Urge Caution

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Coronavirus Live Updates: As Outbreaks Dim Recovery Hopes, Republicans Begin New Relief Talks

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Climate change on track to wipe out polar bears by end of century, study warns

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Olympic figure skater, world champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20 after fall from window in Russia

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B.C. Premier John Horgan formally asking federal government to decriminalize illegal drugs

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Kremlin Critic Navalny Says $1.23 Million Government Fine Forces Him to Close His Anti-Corruption Foundation

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Greta Thunberg Donates Million-euro Rights Prize To Green Groups

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China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'

The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. from BBC News - World h...

Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case

The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJZo...

Strawberry pickers' plight exposes 'modern slavery' in Spain: Thousands of migrant strawberry pickers from Morocco are trapped in Spain. Local groups call it a humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, companies are trying to end their dependence on Moroccan workers

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Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?

How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WExW9r via BCC N...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OISRUx via BCC News

'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'

Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. from BBC News - World http...

France introduces a 135€ fine ($150) for failure to wear mask in enclosed public spaces

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England's chief nurse dropped from Covid-19 briefing after refusing to back Cummings

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Trump consults Bush torture lawyer on how to skirt law and rule by decree

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‘I’m not willing to go’: Canadian truckers worry about entering U.S. due to coronavirus

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Son of federal judge killed after gunman opened fire at her home

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Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at age 20. Cause of death is falling out a sixth floor window in Moscow.

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An Indian Judge Just Threw a Rape Survivor in Jail for Shouting in Court. Police had made the 22-year-old repeatedly describe her ordeal, then leaked her identity to the neighbourhood

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Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern speaks out against Hong Kong security law, and treatment of Uyghurs in a speech to the Chinese business community in New Zealand.

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15 Japanese firms opt for Vietnam after China

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Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - World https:...

New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'

They say their system could have given 16 hours warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Chinese ambassador confronted on live television with Uighur prisoner footage

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Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

American Tourists Banned in Bahamas After Latest U.S. Coronavirus Numbers

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Bahamas closes borders to U.S. tourists after COVID-19 cases spike; others still welcome

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South Korea Fines TikTok 186 Million For Selling Children’s Data

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Astrophysicists on Monday published the largest-ever 3D map of the Universe, the result of an analysis of more than four million galaxies and ultra-bright, energy-packed quasars

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46 infected U.S. personnel left Japanese bases prior to virus diagnosis

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Montreal man arrested for disobeying mandatory mask rule in Tim Hortons. According to Montreal police spokesperson, pepper spray was used during the arrest.

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US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency

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Beijing considers almost all of the 1.3 million square mile South China Sea its sovereign territory and in recent years has built up military fortifications on several islands there.

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Pakistan’s first transgender policewoman becomes victim support officer to shield others from abuse

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Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate

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Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?

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UAE spacecraft blasts off in first ever mission to Mars

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China's UK ambassador denies abuse of Uighurs despite drone footage | World news

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Masks to be mandatory in Melbourne, Australia as Victoria extends state of emergency

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Older Children Spread the Coronavirus Just as Much as Adults, New Study Finds

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