Coronavirus: Locals in Cornwall 'too scared' to go shopping

Some Cornish residents say the crowds are "madness" and they are banning their children from towns.

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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.

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

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

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

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China's Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest ever created. Was it worth it?

Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydropower project ever built.

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Taiwan could become the next flashpoint in the global tech war

The world is becoming increasingly dependent on a Taiwanese company for the most advanced semiconductors, after a stumble by rival Intel. But TSMC is trying to pull off a high-wire act by keeping both China and the United States happy at a time of rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions.

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US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'wings of gold'

The US Navy's first Black female tactical aircraft pilot, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle, received her "wings of gold" on Friday, marking a historic milestone for naval aviation.

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Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine

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Federal Agents Don’t Need Army Fatigues

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

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

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

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

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

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He held up a Black Lives Matter sign not far from KKK headquarters and recorded the reactions

A White filmmaker traveled to a town just outside the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan to document reactions to him holding a Black Lives Matter sign.

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Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork

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

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Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown

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

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

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

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India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral

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

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

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

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2 US oil executives released from Venezuela prison to house arrest

Two American oil executives held in an overcrowded Venezuelan prison for almost three years have been placed in house arrest, a sign that the embattled government of Nicolas Maduro may be easing its stance toward the detainees.

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Twitter says high-profile hack was the result of a phishing attack

Twitter said Thursday night that it has "significantly limited" access to its internal tools after it learned that the high-profile hack earlier this month affecting dozens of major accounts was the result of a phishing attack targeting the phones of a "small number of employees."

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First dog to test positive for Covid-19 in the US, Buddy the German shepherd, has died

Buddy, a 7-year-old German shepherd from Staten Island, New York, was the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States. He died on July 11 after a three-month illness, according to National Geographic.

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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.

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Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home

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

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

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

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Republicans and White House at Odds Over Kansas Senate Race

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Climate change 'driving UK's extreme weather'

Last year was remarkable for high temperatures and severe swings, according to the Met Office.

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

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

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Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

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

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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

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

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Prison launches take-away meal deliveries

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

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

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

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Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters

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

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Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

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

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'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'

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

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Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?

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

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Ellen DeGeneres Apologizes to Staff Members as WarnerMedia Investigates Show

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

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

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The Tanned Man Has a Green Monster

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

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Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'

The public are being consulted on how to avoid community divisions opening up in the months ahead.

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

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Black pupils face trebled exclusion rate in some areas

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Domestic abuse - ‘You’re with each other 24/7'

The Domestic Abuse Helpline took more than 40,000 calls during the first three months of lockdown, we explore the reality of domestic abuse when confined to your home.

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How to ace a video interview

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

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

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

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Is TikTok doing enough to remove pro eating disorder content?

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

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Inside an 'abandoned' panto warehouse

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

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

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

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

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

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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'Indian Matchmaking' creator Smriti Mundhra welcomes backlash

Smriti Mundhra is not at all bothered that people are talking about colorism, sexism and elitism when it comes to "Indian Matchmaking."

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg resting comfortably in New York City hospital after non-surgical procedure

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after undergoing a medical procedure to replace a bile duct stent that was originally placed last year, according to the court.

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Arizona train derailment and fire described as 'a scene from hell'

One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire on a bridge over Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, officials said Wednesday.

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Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon CEOs grilled on Capitol Hill in wide-ranging hearing

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'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

Social media users complain they can't access the government website to get a £50 bike repair voucher.

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Princess Anne: Fly-tipping 'a major irritation'

The Princess Royal has guest edited Country Life magazine ahead of her 70th birthday.

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Minnesota Republican county official resigns after posting image comparing mask wearing to Nazi Germany

A Minnesota Republican Party county official has resigned after posting an image on Facebook comparing mask mandates to Jews being forced to wear Stars of David in Nazi Germany, the state party said on Tuesday.

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More free school meals 'would stop diet disaster'

A national food strategy for England calls for an extension of the scheme to end childhood hunger.

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Coronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'

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

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

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

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

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

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Bringing Mars back to Earth

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

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Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity

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

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Elmhurst Ballet School helping young dancers with body image

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

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

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

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

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'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'

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

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

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

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International students turn to food banks in lockdown

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

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Staycation: 'I would if I could find somewhere'

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

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Barr spars with Democrats over policing and DOJ decisions in fiery hearing at Congress

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Most Americans support national protests over race, poll finds

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Outs’ Opposites

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Georgia Senator Is Criticized for Ad Enlarging Jewish Opponent’s Nose

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Florida Man Took Coronavirus Aid and Bought a Lamborghini, Officials Say

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

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

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

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Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

Former UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleaded guilty Monday for his role in the college admissions scandal, the US Attorney's Office in Massachusetts said.

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Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice

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

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

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

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

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

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The assistant headteachers aiming to increase BAME representation

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

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Coronavirus: When home is both prison and sanctuary

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

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

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

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

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‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Workplace to Be Reviewed by WarnerMedia

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Twilight of the Liberal Right

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

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

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States are warning people about suspicious packages of seeds that appear to be from China

If you've received a mysterious package of seeds in the mail lately, don't plant them.

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Trump is moving forward with his plan to regulate social media

The Trump administration took a key step on Monday toward fulfilling the president's executive order on social media, formally asking the FCC to develop regulations that could apply to Facebook, Twitter and other tech platforms.

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Trump revises lawsuit to block release of tax records after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump filed an amended complaint Monday in New York federal court to argue that the Manhattan district attorney's subpoena for his financial records is "wildly overbroad" and was issued in "bad faith" -- his latest attempt to block access to such records as part of a criminal inquiry.

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The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.

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Georgia news anchor receives first shot in US Phase 3 trial of a Covid vaccine

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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.

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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.

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Your Monday Briefing

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

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

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Coronavirus: Labour urges support for quarantining workers

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

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

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Sutton murder arrest after woman hit by van dies

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

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Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well

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

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Trump’s Nakedly Political Pandemic Pivot

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

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

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Coronavirus: Beauty salons and tattooists in Wales reopen

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

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

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

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The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths

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

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Terry O'Neill: Capturing celebrity

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

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

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

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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

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

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Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?

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

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

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

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'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'

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

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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

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

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Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green dies at 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder and influential blues rock guitarist Peter Green has died at the age of 73, his family's legal representatives confirmed on Saturday.

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

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

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John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

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

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Nearly 200 released sex offenders had nowhere to live

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

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Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok

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

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Nasa Mars rover: Meteorite to head home to Red Planet

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

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The sisters regrowing forests helped by their dogs

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

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Saving India's traditional rice varieties

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

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Paris police step up anti-noise patrols

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

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Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'homegrown'

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

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'Injured bats hide under my sofa'

Jenny Harris believes people should celebrate the often maligned mammals.

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The dying teenager who wanted world peace (and love)

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

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

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

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

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

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

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

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

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

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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

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

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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

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

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Plane With Six Aboard Crashes Into Backyard in Utah City

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North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case

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Hong Kong's vast $3.8 billion rain-tunnel network

Below the mountains that overlook Hong Kong's financial district, drainage engineer Alex Lau is ankle-deep in water flowing into a giant tunnel almost twice the height of a double-decker bus.

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Welcome to the real world, Mr. President

President Donald Trump gave in to the realities of Covid-19 when he canceled the plan to hold portions of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Trump had insisted on moving some of the festivities to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper highlighted the dangers of hosting a major event during a pandemic. Now, with the surging virus ravaging the Sunshine State, the President is resigned to sticking to the original location and holding a pared-back convention in Charlotte.

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The Two China Fires

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Washington Post Settles Lawsuit With Student in Viral Protest Video

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

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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.

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Trump Signs Orders to Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs

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WW2: The nun who saved my life

An extraordinary Catholic nun saved Hélène Ullrich and 82 other children during the Holocaust in France.

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Coronavirus: Wills witnessed by video link to be made legal

The law is being changed to make it easier for people to record their final wishes during the pandemic.

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Almost 1,000 apply for receptionist job in Manchester

With the hospitality sector savaged by the pandemic, jobs are attracting many more applicants.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

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

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Coronavirus: Passport renewals to be fast-tracked amid backlog

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

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

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

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Dog meat: Koreans are divided over the issue

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

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Week in pictures: 18 July-24 July 2020

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

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Coronavirus: My pregnancy in a pandemic

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: The vulnerable mum and daughter continuing to shield

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

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

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

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

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Did Bournemouth beach crowds spread coronavirus?

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

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

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

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Google is wading into a market that China really wants to own

Google is teaming up with India's hottest tech company to win over new smartphone users. That should worry the Chinese firms who have long dominated the market in the world's second most populous nation.

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A.O.C. Unleashes a Viral Condemnation of Sexism in Congress

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‘Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.’ Didn’t Mean What Trump Hoped It Did

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DOJ watchdog report finds lack of staffing contributed to Covid outbreak

The Justice Department's internal watchdog found that a federal prison in California where nearly 1,000 inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus was slow to implement safety measures and lacked adequate staffing to confront the growing pandemic.

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Body of civil rights icon John Lewis to lie in state at US Capitol

The body of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the US Capitol, a form of ceremonial tribute to honor the lives of American statesmen and military leaders.

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Massachusetts restaurant repeals a dress code policy

A Massachusetts restaurant owner has apologized and eliminated a dress code policy after garnering backlash from residents and local politicians, who called the policy racist.

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Mysterious events in Iran raise questions about Trump strategy

While US news feeds are dominated by unspeakable tragedies and trivial Trump pursuits, a series of events unfolding in Iran warrants close attention.

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Millions of Americans Are About to Lose Their Homes. Congress Must Help Them.

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Republican Stimulus Talks Stall Over Differences on Unemployment

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

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Gov. DeWine Urges Repeal of Bailout Bill in Bribery Case

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

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

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10 New Books We Recommend This Week

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