Monday, August 31, 2020

Marcus Rashford brings food brand giants together to tackle child food poverty

The Manchester United forward says he is confident his taskforce can change lives for the better.

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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown pupils are three months behind, say teachers

Boys and poorer pupils are worst affected, a survey of more than 3,000 teachers suggests.

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M&S food goes fully online with Ocado launch

The grocer is making its entire range available for delivery but experts are divided on the move.

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Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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Coronavirus: Portugal return to quarantine list would cause 'chaos and hardship'

The head of BA's parent company warns against new measures, as coronavirus cases in Portugal rise.

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Sturgeon to announce 'national mission to create jobs'

Scotland's first minister is to make creating jobs her top priority in the coming year at Holyrood.

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Ron Jeremy: Adult star faces more rape and sexual assault charges

The 67-year-old, one of the biggest pornography stars, is accused of attacking a total of 17 women.

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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.

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George Ezra opens up about OCD struggle

The musician says he is plagued by intrusive thoughts, and has suffered from OCD "my whole life".

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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.

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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Coronavirus: How teachers are feeling as schools return

Four teachers share their experiences of the pandemic as they prepare to welcome pupils back to school.

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The traditional crafts in danger of dying out

Who was the last British deckle-maker? Who makes withy pots? And what is an orrery?

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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.

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Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double

The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year.

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Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash

Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist.

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The 1980s 'super recession': When unemployment topped 3m - and kept rising

As the UK copes with being in a recession, how does it compare with the recession in the 1980s?

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Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp

Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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Meet Senegal's first female professional surfer

Khadjou Sambe, 25, defied social expectations to ride the Atlantic waves.

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Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit

Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year.

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Pranab Mukherjee: Former India president dies after Covid diagnosis

Pranab Mukherjee had a long political career and also served on the boards of IMF and World Bank.

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Surrey Quays heart attack victim thanks PC who saved his life

PC Mitch Howton spent 23 minutes performing CPR on Rui Andrade when he collapsed.

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French magazine condemned for showing black MP as a slave

A right-wing French magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested

Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide were depicted in a film.

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What was Edinburgh's Royal Mile like without the festivals?

The Royal Mile still attracts street performers and tourists but businesses are suffering.

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Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent

More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed.

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Spurs face trip to Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Europa League qualifying

Tottenham are drawn away to Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the second round of Europa League qualifying.

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Coronavirus: Scottish gyms and pools reopen

After five months of lockdown, indoor sports and fitness can start up again under Covid restrictions.

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Hong Kong protests: The flashpoints in a year of anger

A few defining moments in the city’s dramatic year are under the spotlight as arrests gather pace.

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Coronavirus: 'Covidiots' criticised on Tui quarantine flight

Mask rules were ignored on a Zante flight where everyone was told to self-isolate, a passenger says.

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Coronavirus: Pressure to delay exams and influencers promote test and trace

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Monday.

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

'We need Eat Out To Help Out to run in the autumn'

A group of restaurateurs wants the Eat Out To Help Out scheme to be brought back in the autumn.

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Coronavirus: From fitness training to feeding people

Gym owner Mike Hind and his team have been delivering care packages to vulnerable people.

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Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog

Kerry Irving and his three dogs have become an internet sensation, so the BBC joined them for a walk.

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Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma

Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Sheffield United: Who wrote club anthem Greasy Chip Butty?

John Denver's 1974 hit Annie's Song has been the tune of Sheffield United's anthem for decades. Why?

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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

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Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end

The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended.

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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021.

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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.

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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

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The Papers: Tax rises 'backlash', and schools' budget 'crisis'

Several papers lead with criticism over Rishi Sunak's reported plans to raise taxes in the next Budget.

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Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament

Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions.

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Glastonbury 2021 'aims to be back in June', Emily Eavis says

Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis says it will not move from its traditional slot.

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Withington attack: Woman stabbed while walking with son

Police have issued images of a man they want to speak to and are treating it as attempted murder.

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Coronavirus: 'Music is just an instinct to me'

Hamish used lockdown to master the piano, which helps him cope with the grief from the death of his mum.

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Accrington crash: Toddler hit after 'falling from car'

Police believe the girl fell from the rear door of the vehicle before being hit in the road.

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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.

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Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities.

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Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast

Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.

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Coronavirus: University return warning, and pupils' 'life chances' at risk

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday.

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

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Coronavirus: PM's U-turns create a 'climate of uncertainty', says Conservative

It has become 'increasingly difficult' for MPs to defend government policy, a senior Tory warns.

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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

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Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

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Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don't return to school, Williamson says

The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe.

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Covid warning as a million students set for uni return

Sending more than a million students back to university could spark second Covid wave, say lecturers.

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Coronavirus: How lockdown 'robbed' us of grieving for mum

Jenny Wilson’s mum died just as the UK was going into lockdown.

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Flooding in Hereford: Residents still in temporary homes

People whose houses flooded twice in four months are still in temporary homes.

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Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist

Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights.

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One in four BHS stores remain vacant four years after collapse

Department store chain closed its last stores in 2016 but finding new uses is a lengthy process.

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The diary of my daughter's murder: 'We were in hell on earth'

Bea Jones started writing a diary as she tried to come to terms with the brutal murder of her daughter Moira.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The fake news about schools that's misleading parents

A video claiming that children could be placed in quarantine at school could disrupt the start of term.

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'They wanted to drown me at birth - now I'm a poet'

Kuli Kohli has always used writing as a means of escape from the prejudice she has experienced as an Asian woman with cerebral palsy.

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Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus

Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.

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Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain

Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface.

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Chadwick Boseman: How Black Panther inspired children and adults

Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther film helped many find their inner superhero.

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Rodrigo: Leeds United sign Valencia forward for club record fee

Leeds United sign Spain forward Rodrigo from Valencia for a club record fee of £26m on a four-year contract.

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March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'

The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come.

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Coronavirus: Rota system for secondary schools and leaked Sage report

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday.

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Mr Gay England: The trans man competing 'against an idea of male beauty'

Chiyo feels his masculinity is judged every time he steps outside. Next year it will be judged on stage.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.

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Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus.

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Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states.

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Coronavirus: Winter plans revealed in leaked Sage report

A leaked government report suggests a “reasonable worst case scenario” of 85,000 Covid deaths this winter.

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Coronavirus: France sees 'exponential rise' in cases

The country records 7,379 new cases on Friday as President Macron warns of another lockdown.

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TikTok stars charged over partying in LA during pandemic

Bryce Hall and Blake Gray held parties that breached Covid-19 restrictions, Los Angeles officials say.

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Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store

The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments.

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‘My son was stillborn and now I help other parents’

Tommy Ferguson’s son Joshua was stillborn in 2009. He says helping others has been a "game changer" for him.

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Medal for hero dog Kuno who saved soldiers' lives in Afghanistan

Kuno ran through a hail of bullets to tackle a gunman - and now has prosthetic paws after being shot.

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Coronavirus unemployment: 'I felt worthless'

Julie changed jobs a week before lockdown - then found herself out of work and ineligible for help.

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A clever way to provide life-saving oxygen

An invention is saving children’s lives, providing oxygen in hospitals without reliable electricity.

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Why parcel delivery courier company DPD is in court

Most DPD drivers are on self-employed franchise contracts without sick pay and holiday pay.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020

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

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Jejoen Bontinck: I escaped a life of Islamic terror - now I rap about it

Jejoen Bontinck, an ex-member of Islamist group Sharia4Belgium, wants to use music to move on from his past.

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Coronavirus: Bus journeys will be first challenge of new school year

As pupils return, there are concerns buses could be a weak link in the back-to-school safety plan.

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Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.

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Five things to focus on in your CV

When it comes to CV-writing, maximise your chances of a job by focusing on these five things.

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US election 2020: Donald Trump's convention speech fact-checked

President Trump made claims about the economy, coronavirus, law and order and the border wall - we've fact-checked them.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Shinzo Abe, Japan's PM, 'set to resign for health reasons'

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign for health reasons, local media report.

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Coronavirus: Back-to-work message to be aired as schools reopen

A government campaign starting next week will urge people to go back to the workplace.

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RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream

Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness".

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Benefits claimants face landlord discrimination despite ruling

Thousands of listings on a property website are not available to people on benefits.

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People rescued from homes after severe flooding in Broxburn

The flooding in West Lothian follows heavy rain across parts of Scotland on Thursday.

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Coronavirus and schools: What are the risks with reopening?

BBC Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what schools are doing to keep pupils safe.

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Menopause added to school curriculum for the first time

With menopause now on the school curriculum in England, three women share their experience of "the change"

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Coronavirus loss of smell: 'Meat tastes like petrol'

A phenomenon called parosmia has left coronavirus survivors trapped in a world of distorted scents.

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Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism

To many Japanese, discrimination against black people has been a foreign problem, but things are changing.

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Sushant Singh Rajput: Rhea Chakraborty on 'media trial' after Bollywood star's death

Rhea Chakraborty is facing a hate campaign after the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput.

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Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.

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The Rest and Be Thankful: An infamous road through 'a mountain in torment'

The Rest and Be Thankful is carved into the side of a Scottish mountain with a history of landslips.

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Colombia ex-leader Uribe's detention splits generations

Loyal supporters defend Álvaro Uribe to the hilt but younger Colombians want a fresh start.

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Heads tell pupils and parents: 'We are ready for you'

Head teachers seek to reassure parents they are ready to welcome all classes back.

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Scrapping 213 local councils could save £3bn says report

It comes as the government prepares to publish plans on overhauling the local government system.

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Quiz of the week: How did Lionel Messi tell Barcelona he wanted out?

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

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Coronavirus: 'Reassuring' study of children's 'tiny' risk

Severe Covid-19 is rare and dying from it exceptionally rare, a study of UK hospital data finds.

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Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha.

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EastEnders recruits real-life partners for 'intimate' scenes

The cast's real-life partners are being recruited as body doubles to enable safe filming.

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Coronavirus: New virus hotspots emerge in Australia

Public health alerts are issued in Sydney amid a cluster of cases believed to be linked to gyms.

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Scientists target coronavirus immunity puzzle

There's to be a new effort to understand how the immune system responds to Covid-19.

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The Papers: 'Secret' care deaths and UK ushered back to office

Claims that virus death tolls in care homes are not being disclosed feature on Friday's front pages.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions.

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Llangennech diesel train fire: 'Major incident' declared

One person says burning fuel can be smelled from "well over a mile away".

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Warnings of 'ghost towns' if staff do not return to the office

Local businesses and jobs will suffer if workers do not return to the office, says the head of the CBI.

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India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe

There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four have contracted the virus.

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Swanage RNLI lifeboat rescue recreated by 11-year-old animator

The animation about a Swanage lifeboat launch has been viewed more than 100,000 times.

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Coronavirus: The pictures that create more empathy than words

A series of artworks reveal what it is like to be in lockdown and managing an invisible illness.

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Rising Phoenix: Paralympics documentary 'will make you angry and upset'

New documentary Rising Phoenix focuses on the history and impact of the Paralympic Games.

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Adult industry workers surviving the pandemic

Sex industry workers from Taiwan, Argentina and India share their struggles because of Covid restrictions.

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Rowley Shoals: The bleached Australian reef and a Covid challenge

When coral bleaching was suspected in a pristine reef, scientists turned to some unlikely surveyors.

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Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise

Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited.

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Flu: Why we still need to worry about it this winter

Drive-through vaccination clinics and extra staff are being considered for England's biggest flu vaccination programme.

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'Mum died of cancer - now I must care for my brother'

Sarah Thomas cared for her terminally ill mum and has now taken on responsibility for her brother.

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Richard Osman: 'I wish I were cooler but I'm not'

The Pointless star on loving both the mainstream and the offbeat - and bringing both to his new book.

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Harry Dunn death: Mum vows to keep promise to get son justice

Harry Dunn's mother Charlotte Charles says she keep fighting to bring the suspect before a UK court.

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Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay

Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved.

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Brenton Tarrant: Christchurch gunman given life term without parole

The judge called the actions of a man who murdered 51 people in two mosques in New Zealand last year "inhuman".

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The 'selfish waster' who now runs a monastery

How a rebellious young man from Tibet ended up as abbot of a Buddhist centre in southern Scotland.

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Coronavirus: Payment for people on low incomes who must self-isolate

In England, people on low incomes self-isolating in areas where coronavirus cases are high will get help.

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UK flu jab rates prompt complacency warning

Experts fear the winter flu season could coincide with a rise in Covid-19 infections.

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Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate

The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate.

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Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named

Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

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Coronavirus: Pent-up demand 'leading to quicker home sales'

Property deals are racing though compared to last year, as the market recovers after lockdown halted sales.

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The Papers: 'Paid to quarantine' and ghost town UK 'needs saving'

The plan to pay people in certain areas who are on low incomes to self-isolate features on Thursday's front pages.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister

Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up.

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Primary pupils' learning gap widens for first time since 2007

Progress in helping poorer pupils catch up had stalled even before lockdown, research shows.

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RNC 2020: Melania Trump takes centre stage on second night

The party conference's second night also heard from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump.

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RNC 2020: What young Republicans think of Trump

The BBC spoke to young Republicans in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election.

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Coronavirus: Bars, cafes and restaurants in Aberdeen reopen

Hospitality businesses have been shut for three weeks after a Covid-19 spike was linked to city nightlife.

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No plan for a return to the office for millions of staff

Fifty of the biggest UK employers say they have no plans to return all their staff full-time in the near future.

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Mother in legal fight to save dead transgender daughter's sperm

Louise Anderson wants to prevent fertility doctors from destroying her transgender daughter's frozen sperm.

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Celtic bid to be first British club to host return of fans

Fans could return to Scottish football at Sunday's game between Celtic and Motherwell if talks with the government on Wednesday prove positive.

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Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh hospital opening delay

A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable.

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Penarth 'dinosaur footprints' investigated by museum

The prospect of a "really, really exciting" find will be checked by the Natural History Museum, experts say.

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Foster carer who took on two young children at age of 21

Rachel James takes up the role after hearing emergency carers were needed during the pandemic.

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Rock star Jack White's auction to help John Peel Centre

Jack White is selling guitars, a White Stripes' drum kit and other memorabilia to aid the centre.

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Melania Trump: The unusual, traditional First Lady

President Trump's wife will address the Republican National Convention. But just who is the First Lady?

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WindowSwap: ‘I think we all are explorers in our own ways’

People from around the world are sharing videos of what’s outside their windows.

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Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast

Mrs Beaini has lived in the same Beirut house for more than 60 years, but she can't afford repairs.

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Eat Out to Help Out: The highs and lows of the coronavirus discount scheme

Some of the highs and lows of the government's discount scheme for diners.

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Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons

Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings.

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Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles

The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future.

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South Africa's sugar cane murders: Living in fear of serial killings

A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered.

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Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines

The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't.

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US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government

Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling".

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Coronavirus: Can I work from home overseas?

Thinking about setting up a home office abroad? Here's what you need to know.

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Lockdown may have lasting effects on friendships

Some marginal friendships will by lost, says psychologist, while other deeper ones may need work.

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Storm Francis: Floods and 70mph wind warning for Wales

The Met Office warns injuries from "flying debris" could be possible.

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine

US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine.

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BTec students to start receiving revised grades

The exam board says students awaiting grades for university entry will be the first to learn their results.

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Carole Packman murder: Grandson urges Parole Board not to free killer

Russell Causley will not reveal where he put Carole Packman's body after murdering her in 1985.

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Coronavirus: Parents' fears as first schools in England to reopen

Schools in Leicester and Leicestershire are among the first in England to reopen.

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Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes

The social networking giant has also agreed to pay France 50% more tax for 2020.

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Music ban 'kiss of death for restaurant ambience'

Restaurateurs and hoteliers in Scotland are calling for a ban on background music to be lifted.

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Having some caffeine in pregnancy 'is fine'

A couple of cups of coffee a day should not be risky despite 'alarmist' new research, experts say.

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Italian monks in Wales on London to Ireland walk

Dressed in full monastic robes, they fast as they walk, drinking only water during the day.

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Mark and Patricia McCloskey: What really went on in St Louis that day?

A US couple gained instant notoriety for waving guns at protesters. What really happened that day?

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One in eight hospital virus cases 'caught on-site'

Researchers looked at more than 1,500 cases across 10 UK hospitals and one in Italy up to late April.

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Donald Trump Jr: The son who is Trumpier than Trump

A businessman and father of five, Donald Trump Jr is a prolific fundraiser on the campaign trail.

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‘Black people have been through a lot this year’

How the combination of lockdown and all the events surrounding Black Lives Matter have affected the mental health of African Americans.

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The Little Princess Trust: 'Do you miss having long hair?'

Two girls who have been involved with a charity that uses donated hair talk of their experiences.

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Coronavirus: How do you look after someone with Covid-19?

BBC Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what you should do when taking care of someone who has coronavirus in your home.

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Notting Hill Carnival: 'We're playing in Brixton this year'

Channel One have been at every Notting Hill Carnival since 1983 but this year the event is online.

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Why are clothes sizes so erratic and can they be fixed?

New apps use your phone to record your dimensions and recommend what size to buy at shops.

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Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future

Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians?

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Coronavirus turns Kenyan classrooms into chicken coops

Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close.

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Republican National Convention: Trump warns of 'rigged election'

He opens the Republican conference with disputed claims about that the election could be "rigged".

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Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay

A judge in Paraguay releases the footballer after his detention for a forged passport.

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Coronavirus: Norfolk chicken processing plant staff test positive

Five more workers at the Norfolk poultry plant are isolating as they await test results.

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The Papers: BBC Proms 'no words row' and Army plan to 'axe tanks'

The BBC's decision to play an instrumental version of Rule, Britannia! at the Proms features on the front pages.

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Mike Ashley buys long-time rival's business out of administration

The Sports Direct owner will buy Dave Whelan's gyms and fitness assets after they went bust.

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Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing

The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple's "monopoly".

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BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one

Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period.

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Republican National Convention: What is happening this year?

We answer all your questions, including who is expected to speak and how Covid-19 has affected plans.

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Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man

A curfew is imposed on the city of Kenosha in the US state, after the man is seriously injured.

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Coronavirus: PM's school plea, travel industry struggles and teen anxiety

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning.

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser

Ms Conway says she is stepping down at the end of August to give her children "less drama, more mama".

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Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager

The 15-year-old vanished from her room during a family holiday last year at a Malaysian resort.

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Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction

Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.

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Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart.

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Road planners accused of rigging carbon emissions rules

Environmentalists say the transport department has under-counted carbon emissions from new roads.

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Sea swimming is 'amazing' for mental health and menopause

Swimming in the sea is showing benefits for mental as well as physical health.

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US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients

The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.

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Travel firms 'desperately need' government help

The industry is asking government for a new rescue plan as jobs are being lost at an "alarming" rate.

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Coronavirus: Teens' anxiety levels dropped during pandemic, study finds

Researchers found pupils aged 13 and 14 were less anxious during lockdown compared to last year.

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Newspaper headlines: PM's plea to parents and UK's 'raving idiots'

The prime minister's appeal to parents to send their children back to school leads many of Monday's papers.

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Panorama investigation: The detainees held 'hostage' in Iran

Anoosheh and Nizar were arrested on separate occasions for spying in Iran, charges they both deny.

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North Korea propaganda: New faces but old messages

Pyongyang is believed to be behind several new YouTube and Twitter accounts aimed at foreign audiences.

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Paris: 'World’s largest urban rooftop farm' in progress

A company in Paris is transforming roofs and abandoned urban areas into spaces covered in plants.

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The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech

Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.

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The books for young adults 'fighting Islamophobia'

Fiction books have been providing a "counter-narrative" to anti-Muslim views, research suggests.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Whistleblower questions winter tent deaths

Suspected Covid-19 patients were routinely left in an open tent, in sub-zero temperatures, the BBC finds.

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Ten countries kept out Covid. But did they win?

Covid-19 has infected almost every country in the world – apart from 10. So what do they do now?

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Irish government agrees to recall of parliament

It comes in the wake of a golf dinner attended by more than 80 people, including political figures.

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Durdle Door beach rescue: Human chain 'saved man's life'

More than 20 people linked arms to help save a swimmer in difficulty in water off the Dorset coast.

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Coronavirus: Food factory cluster cases in Coupar Angus up to 90

A total of 79 employees at the 2 Sisters factory have tested positive, plus 11 of their contacts.

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Co-ownership: Housing body sees threefold rise in demand

Co-Ownership, which helps homebuyers purchase, has processed more than 1,000 applications since July.

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Stowmarket explosion: Two hurt in train station burger van blast

A gas cylinder leaked and exploded near Stowmarket station, sending shards of glass flying in the air.

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Human chain formed in Durdle Door beach rescue

More than 20 people link arms to enter the sea and successfully bring a swimmer back to shore.

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Saturday, August 22, 2020

California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster

One fire tearing through the state is the third largest California has ever seen.

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Coronavirus: 'Missing school worse for children than virus' and illegal rave fines

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Sunday morning.

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Coronavirus: New £10,000 fines for organisers of illegal raves from Friday

Those who attend gatherings in England can also be issued a £100 penalty, doubling on each offence up to £3,200.

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Christchurch mosque attacks: 'I'm close to forgiving, but not there yet'

The wife of a man killed in the Christchurch attacks is preparing to attend the gunman's sentencing.

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US Postal Service: House agrees election cash boost

Democrats fear cost-cutting measures will hamper mail-in voting - a key issue in November's election.

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New IRA: Heathrow arrest part of anti-dissident republican operation

The man, 62, is taken to Belfast for questioning while officers search a property in Edinburgh.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Top doctors boost school return plan' and PM's holiday photos

Many Sunday papers cover the view of top doctors that children face a small coronavirus risk at school.

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Coronavirus vaccine: What are human challenge trials?

Could human challenge trials speed up the development of a coronavirus vaccine?

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Beirut blast: Painstakingly restored stained glass destroyed in seconds

Many of Beirut's painstakingly restored stained glass windows were destroyed in moments in the massive blast.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'garden creatures'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "garden creatures".

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Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year

The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck.

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Coronavirus vaccine: Short cuts and allegations of dirty tricks in race to be first

Russia, China, the US and UK see a vaccine as a projection of their scientific prowess.

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Coronavirus: Is the US the worst-hit country for deaths?

President Trump says the death rate in the US is lower than elsewhere - what does the data show?

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'It's a scary time for stand-up comedians'

Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts are making the best of a bad situation online, but for how long?

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US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use

Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms.

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Champions League: The man who made an anthem that inspires Messi

Composer Tony Britten was told "the music has become as iconic to football as red is to Coca-Cola".

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Coronavirus will be with us forever, Sage scientist warns

Sir Mark Walport says, unlike smallpox, coronavirus will not be eradicated by vaccination.

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Coronavirus: National Trust boss denies expert job cuts would 'dumb down' charity

The charity is trying to avoid losing expert staff as it struggles with the impact of coronavirus.

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New wind warning follows Storm Ellen battering of Wales

Travel and power loss warning as gusts of up to 60 mph are expected across Wales next week.

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Dermot O'Leary pleads for stolen wedding ring

The presenter also had a gold crucifix stolen when his rucksack was taken from a gym locker.

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Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term

Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life sentence.

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Coronavirus: Porthcawl Elvis Presley festival cancelled

Seaside town's annual festival starring 100 impersonators is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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Coronavirus: 'No socialising' rules in parts of North West

Residents in Oldham, Blackburn and parts of Pendle are told not to socialise outside their household.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64

Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique".

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New IRA: Two men charged under Terrorism Act

The men were charged under the Terrorism Act and will appear in court on Saturday morning.

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Friday, August 21, 2020

PC Andrew Harper's father 'heartbroken' for family

Phil Harper says he was "so proud" of the way his family coped with his police officer son's death.

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Joy and caution over extended households in Wales

As of Saturday, people can form an "exclusive extended arrangement" with four households.

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Lori Loughlin, US actress, jailed over college admissions scandal

The star from US sitcom Full House was handed a two-month sentence after agreeing a plea deal.

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Coronavirus: UK tourists dash home as quarantine rules kick in

Travellers from Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago must now self-isolate for two weeks.

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Coronavirus: UK tourists race to beat quarantine and STA Travel ceases trading

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Saturday morning.

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English music venues welcome extra emergency funding

After receiving high demand, the government adds £1.1m to the pot and names the first 135 recipients.

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany

The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia.

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Coronavirus: Poorer children's education could take 'over a year' to recover

The BBC filmed in a school in St Helens, in which over 60% of pupils receive free school meals.

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Cancer patient's marathon runs inspired by dog in pushchair

Verity Conroy, from Leicester, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.

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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 August 2020

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

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Twitch: The streamers furious at Burger King

The fast food chain's latest ad campaign angers a lot of gamers.

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Aberdeen lockdown: 'We will only open again when I think it is safe'

What do people in Aberdeen think about the continued local lockdown in the city?

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Newspaper headlines: 'Man U ace Maguire nicked' and second lockdown warning

The arrest of the footballer Harry Maguire after an incident in Greece dominates Saturday's papers.

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Coronavirus: 'Why I hate working from home'

From back pain to messy housemates; why some employees can't wait to get back to the office.

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Coronavirus: Croatia off safe travel list and France cases spike

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday morning.

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DNC 2020: Joe Biden convention speech fact-checked

Joe Biden made claims about coronavirus and unemployment in his first major speech as the Democratic presidential nominee.

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Key Pakistan trio on bubble life, Anderson and more

As the third Test against England starts, Pakistan's Yasir Shah, Naseem Shah and Shan Masood speak about life in the cricket bubble, facing James Anderson and more.

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Coronavirus: UK tourists face new quarantine deadline race

Holidaymakers who wish to avoid self-isolation need to get back to the UK before new rules kick in on Saturday.

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Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape

Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.

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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness

The Democratic nominee implores voters to reject Mr Trump and end "this season of darkness in America".

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Alexei Navalny: Plane leaves Germany to collect 'poisoned' critic

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.

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Coronavirus: Job shortage sees 1,000 people chase one position

Data reveals vacancy adverts are down by 59% compared with last summer, with some areas down 80%.

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Glass blower Chris Day reflects Black Lives Matter in his art

Chris Day, who thinks he is the UK's only black glass blower, has an exhibition in London.

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Listed landscapes: Twenty post-war sites protected

Housing estate gardens and industrial sites are among the post-war landscapes to be Grade II listed.

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Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millions

Bradley and Matthew Marshall, (AKA Skrapz and Wuskin) on the Call of Duty World Championships.

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Coronavirus: Eviction day fears for worried tenants in England and Wales

Eviction cases resume on Monday - but with new restrictions - in contrast to elsewhere in the UK.

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Ru Paul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne dead aged 34

Ru Paul paid tribute to the drag queen on Twitter, praising "her kind and beautiful soul".

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Two gold nuggets worth $350,000 found in Australia

The discovery of the 2.5kg stones in Victoria state was shown on TV programme Aussie Gold Hunters.

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Warakurna: How an all-Aboriginal police station brought 'huge' change

Western Australia's first Indigenous-run police station has helped to transform lives, elders say.

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Quiz of the week: Why was a wild boar back in the news?

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

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Coronavirus: Why many are still shielding.... With no end in sight

Thousands are still in unofficial lockdown because they don't feel safe going out, says BBC disability correspondent Nikki Fox.

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Coronavirus: What are the risks of catching it from food packaging?

Some cases around the world have been linked to packaging on frozen food.

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Coronavirus: Why Spain is seeing second wave

Spain has Europe's fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns.

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Stress, burnout and redundancy: Tough times in IT

More staff working from home means more work for IT staff, but many face uncertainty over their jobs.

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Lili Reinhart: Being bisexual is not just 'a phase'

The Riverdale star talks about her sexuality and why her new film is not "another teen romance".

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Coronavirus: Youthful Pakistan appears to avoid worst of pandemic

Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours.

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Newspaper headlines: Record GCSE results and 55 years for Manchester bomb plotter

The 55-year minimum jail sentence given to Hashem Abedi appears on some of Friday's front pages.

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University offer reinstated for exam crisis author Jessica Johnson

Prize winning author Jessica Johnson who wrote a story about an exam algorithm is "relieved".

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

DNC 2020: Kamala Harris blasts Trump 'failure of leadership'

The California senator accepts the vice-presidential nomination with an attack on the US president.

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned'

Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital in Omsk after falling ill on a flight, a spokeswoman says.

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'This is what you dream about,' says first Canada international to reach Champions League final

Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies says reaching the Champions League final is "a dream come true."

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Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism

The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention.

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Ethnic minorities feel UK police are racially biased, report says

Research by Hope Not Hate was carried out in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in the US.

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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China.

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Chicken rehoming charity gets 52,000 lockdown hen requests

A shortage of eggs in shops early in lockdown sparked thousands of requests for birds across the UK.

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Pupils get GCSE grades as BTec results are pulled

Thousands get their results after a disrupted academic year, but BTec students face further delay.

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Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy

New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed.

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Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show'

Mr Obama depicts his successor as lazy and incompetent. Mr Trump says Mr Obama inflicted "horror" on the US.

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California fires: Helicopter pilot killed while battling blaze

The pilot was fighting fires which have forced thousands to flee their homes in central California.

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Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'

A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment.

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Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase

TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite family’s request

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Meet the UK's youngest qualified pilot, aged 14

Jack Jenner-Hall has qualified as a pilot at the age of 14 after flying a glider alone.

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Former swimmer Harry Needs on coming out as bisexual

Former swimmer Harry Needs says bisexuality isn't "a gateway to becoming gay" or "greedy".

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CEO Secrets: The company that tried having two CEOs

Cybersecurity company Darktrace experimented with having two joint CEOs for four years.

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The king, his lover - and the elephant in the palace

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein speaks out about a multi-million euro gift from Spain's ex-king and an ill-fated elephant hunt.

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US Election 2020: Kamala Harris targeted by false conspiracy theories

The Democratic vice-presidential nominee has been subjected to lots of false claims on social media.

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The animals at risk from Alaska oil drilling

As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake?

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'We have had parents crying for us to open'

The children's activities sector says it has been hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown.

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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?

The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel.

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Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected'

The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots.

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Black Lives Matter: Cardiff Uni racism row student seeks legal advice

The former Cardiff University student seeks legal advice over how it dealt with a racism complaint.

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China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha

More than 100,000 people are also evacuated as the worst flooding in decades hits the region.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

UK to ramp up household coronavirus testing

More swabbing will reveal how many people in the general population are infected at any given time.

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US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee

Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden.

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Basildon University Hospital maternity unit rated 'inadequate'

The health watchdog visited Basildon University Hospital over a whistleblower's patient safety fears.

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Stonehaven train derailment: Minute's silence to honour victims

Railway stations are asked to fall silent at 09:43 - a week after the Aberdeenshire crash was reported.

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Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring

The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low speeds.

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Sports Team: The band that locked down together and took on Lady Gaga

Since lockdown, Sports Team have had a Mercury Prize nomination and narrowly lost a chart battle.

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A-levels U-turn: Medical schools call for places cap to be lifted

Courses are expected to be over-subscribed after students' A-level results are upgraded.

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Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change.

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Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports.

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US election 2020: What young Democrats think of Joe Biden

He's half a century older than them, but it's his moderate politics that worries these young voters.

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Beirut blast: Born without a father

Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, we meet families whose lives changed forever.

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How a hologram can show a patient’s heart during surgery

A hologram that shows a patient’s heart in real-time during surgery could help improve accuracy when treating arrhythmias.

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Ocean-sieving expedition reveals huge amounts of microplastic in the Atlantic

The expedition found that as much as 21 million tonnes of plastic fragments are suspended in the ocean.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful

How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies.

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Coronavirus: What's happening with university admissions?

The grading fiasco is a new headache for universities already reeling from coronavirus disruption.

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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'I'm very anxious about getting back to work'

Charities say thousands who have been shielding may have to choose between a job and their health.

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Pizza Express to close 73 outlets hitting 1,100 jobs

The chain says it has cut a deal to stay afloat as coronavirus continues to buffet the economy.

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Coronavirus smell loss 'different from cold and flu'

Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Missing man' Johnson and a High Street 'bloodbath'

Exam results fallout gets widespread coverage in Wednesday's papers as Gavin Williamson "clings on".

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Coronavirus: University scramble, M&S job cuts and student stories

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Tuesday morning.

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Fountainstown Beach: Bioluminescent plankton light up Cork beach

Bioluminescent plankton light up the waves at Fountainstown Beach, just south of Cork City.

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M&S to cut 7,000 jobs over next three months

The High Street retailer says the coronavirus pandemic has meant a "material shift in trade".

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Trump clearly in over his head - Michelle Obama

"Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," says the ex-first lady in an emotional message.

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Black Met Police inspector 'racially harassed' by officers

A serving inspector has formally complained of racial profiling to the Met after being stopped.

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A-levels: Universities facing places scramble after exams U-turn

Thousands of students missed out on their first choice after they were downgraded by an algorithm.

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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct.

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Newsbeat has been investigating how social media is being used to sell drugs

Police say social media bosses would do more if it was their children dying from drugs bought this way.

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Housing crisis: Fighting to survive the property boom

Manchester has become one of the fastest developing cities in Europe, but despite a property boom, some locals feel they are losing out.

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Rafik Hariri tribunal: Verdict due over assassination of Lebanon ex-PM

Four men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack.

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Tate Modern fall boy 'goes home for first time'

The boy, 7, is making progress in reading, breathing and singing in France, his parents say.

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Top civil servant to face Holyrood-Salmond inquiry

Leslie Evans will speak to the inquiry into the government's handling of harassment complaints.

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Turkey's hidden domestic abuse: A survivor's story

Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners.

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Coronavirus: Families of victims call for full independent inquiry

Bereaved relatives tell the BBC why they want an immediate inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic.

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RSPCA calls for more regulation in pet industry

Home footage captures a dog walker hitting a pet, as campaigners call for more regulation.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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Auctioneers see surge in Covid-19 bankruptcy sales

Auction firm reports "busiest month in 52 years" as stock is sold from businesses going bankrupt.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...