Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts

Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rises.

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Tokyo Olympics: Armand Duplantis glad to have avoided coffee with Sam Kendricks

Armand Duplantis is glad that a phone call from his girlfriend meant he missed a coffee with Sam Kendricks before the American's positive Covid test.

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An overwhelmed outback vet dealing with dozens of sick and dying dogs is pleading with travellers and tourists to be aware of a deadly tick-borne disease that can be prevented. Best protection from tick-borne ehrlichiosis is prevention, says flying vet tackling surge

An overwhelmed outback vet dealing with dozens of sick and dying dogs is pleading with travellers and tourists to be aware of a deadly tick-borne disease that can be prevented.

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Simone Biles withdraws from floor final at Tokyo Olympics

American Simone Biles withdraws from the floor final but is yet to make a decision on whether to compete on beam.

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Simone Biles criticism baffles Callum Skinner: Mental health 'not death of sport'

Criticism of Simone Biles for withdrawing from some events at Tokyo 2020 is "baffling", says Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner.

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Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins BMX freestyle gold for Great Britain

Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final.

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Winemaker Stanton and Killeen is seeing a revival of fortified wines from people in their 20s and 30s interested in different drinks, and especially handcrafted drinks. Once considered 'an old person's drink' younger drinkers lead a resurgence in muscat

Winemaker Stanton and Killeen is seeing a revival of fortified wines from people in their 20s and 30s interested in different drinks, and especially handcrafted drinks.

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Australian prawn producers have been conducting secret audits across the supply chain to identify any substitution fraud. Where do your prawns really come from? Secret tests find out

Australian prawn producers have been conducting secret audits across the supply chain to identify any substitution fraud.

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Powered by volunteers — and a bumper sorghum crop on the edge of the airstrip — Farming for Kids nurtures young dreams through scholarships and donations. Welcome to the little NSW farming town that grows dreams

Powered by volunteers — and a bumper sorghum crop on the edge of the airstrip — Farming for Kids nurtures young dreams through scholarships and donations.

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Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps

Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire.

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Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

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The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys.

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With months of cold weather still to come, firewood is in short supply in Canberra, and sales of fireplaces have increased as much as 12 per cent in the last financial year. But for asthmatics and environmentalists, the resulting smoke is concerning. As the mercury drops below 0C, many Canberrans are turning to woodfires to stay warm

With months of cold weather still to come, firewood is in short supply in Canberra, and sales of fireplaces have increased as much as 12 per cent in the last financial year. But for asthmatics and environmentalists, the resulting smoke is concerning.

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It's a remarkable feat of engineering, and now there's a push to have this west coast railway added to the national heritage list. This railway is synonymous with Tassie's west coast, and now there's a push to have it heritage listed

It's a remarkable feat of engineering, and now there's a push to have this west coast railway added to the national heritage list. 

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Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape

The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China.

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SolarWinds: Top US prosecutors hit by suspected Russian hack

It is feared hackers may have accessed sensitive legal files during last year's SolarWinds breach.

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Double GB gold in new mixed events

Great Britain kick off a golden Saturday by winning two of the new mixed relay events but there is disappointment for Dina Asher-Smith.

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Tokyo Olympics: The medal winners' flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster

More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games - and have a special significance, with flowers from areas devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Dressel sets world record to win third Tokyo gold

American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee McKeown also win golds.

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A network of cameras has "learnt" to detect feral cats in real time, saving a cat eradication team months of work tracking the hugely damaging pests. AI goes feral in fight to protect native species from wild cats on Kangaroo Island

A network of cameras has "learnt" to detect feral cats in real time, saving a cat eradication team months of work tracking the hugely damaging pests.

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Diamantaires across the world are a step closer to having a new source of coloured diamonds in Western Australia's Kimberley region, with two companies racing to revive a mothballed mine which once produced half the world's supply of "fancy yellows". Could 'fancy yellows' be the new pink? Race to revive diamond mine brings back industry's sparkle

Diamantaires across the world are a step closer to having a new source of coloured diamonds in Western Australia's Kimberley region, with two companies racing to revive a mothballed mine which once produced half the world's supply of "fancy yellows".

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Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors

The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competitors about whether they should even be there.

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South Australian oyster growers are experiencing unprecedented demand with the lack of international travel encouraging locals to embrace what they have in their own backyard. South Australian oyster farmers experience unprecedented demand

South Australian oyster growers are experiencing unprecedented demand with the lack of international travel encouraging locals to embrace what they have in their own backyard.

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Tourism operators in outback Queensland are working to recoup huge financial losses and bring back tourists following a COVID-19 scare that lasted just 48 hours. Costly COVID-19 scare for outback tourism

Tourism operators in outback Queensland are working to recoup huge financial losses and bring back tourists following a COVID-19 scare that lasted just 48 hours.

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A report designed to appease a community's environmental health concerns has raised more questions than answers for alarmed community. Newcrest mines Cadia dust report fails to prove residents are not at risk of dangerous dust

A report designed to appease a community's environmental health concerns has raised more questions than answers for alarmed community.

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Rae Young is on a mission to repair a landscape damaged by land clearing and grazing, and she says Tasmania's traditional agricultural industry's can benefit as a result. One woman's crusade to revegetate Tasmania's pastoral country

Rae Young is on a mission to repair a landscape damaged by land clearing and grazing, and she says Tasmania's traditional agricultural industry's can benefit as a result. 

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Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress

The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns.

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From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream

Thousands of Afghan interpreters have waited years to flee to the US. Arriving is a different story.

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Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb

More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands.

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India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid

The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park.

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The man who 'killed' Pluto

How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor thanks supporters after heart attack

The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay.

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After starting his own internet service five years ago, Will Harrington is now servicing some of Australia's largest cattle companies. Will Harrington started an internet service in 2016, now he services some of Australia's largest cattle stations

After starting his own internet service five years ago, Will Harrington is now servicing some of Australia's largest cattle companies.

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It's a trading of tools that few of us can fathom: from manning the wheel of mega yachts cruising around the French Riviera to where Warwick Hill is today, kneeling under a giant, cranky camel named Honey, attempting to attach a milking device. 'Say yes to everything at least once': Couple uproots glamorous lifestyle to milk camels

It's a trading of tools that few of us can fathom: from manning the wheel of mega yachts cruising around the French Riviera to where Warwick Hill is today, kneeling under a giant, cranky camel named Honey, attempting to attach a milking device.

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Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly

A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone.

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

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Amanda Knox claims Matt Damon film Stillwater profits from her life

The director of Stillwater said he was fascinated by Ms Knox's wrongful murder conviction in Italy.

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Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta criticises 'vaccine nationalism'

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says vaccine nationalism is why he wants his country to move towards vaccine production.

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Deadly oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea

Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman.

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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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Tokyo Olympics: Who are the contenders for Usain Bolt's 100m crown?

For the first time since 2004 an athlete other than Usain Bolt will win the men's Olympic 100m - but who are the contenders for gold?

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The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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'My bakery lets you take a bite out of celebs'

Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies.

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Dressage: How to make a horse dance

For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training.

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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic thrashes Kei Nishikori to reach men's semi-finals

Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals.

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Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion

Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star.

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The separated refugees brought back together by judo

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

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Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless

For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration.

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

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Troubled WA miner Griffin Coal has invoked a so-called Act of God clause to suspend operations, blaming a wetter-than-usual winter. 'Broke' Australian coal mine invokes Act of God clause, wet winter to suspend operations

Troubled WA miner Griffin Coal has invoked a so-called Act of God clause to suspend operations, blaming a wetter-than-usual winter.

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The iconic 'Great Race', the Bathurst 1000 motor race, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bathurst 1000 race postponed to November

The iconic 'Great Race', the Bathurst 1000 motor race, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The removal of impassable, non-existent roads from official maps will make life easier for road users and emergency services thanks to a partnership between an agricultural lobby group and the state government. Mapping changes a relief for emergency services, residents

The removal of impassable, non-existent roads from official maps will make life easier for road users and emergency services thanks to a partnership between an agricultural lobby group and the state government.

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More than 18 months after the pandemic hit, dairy farmers are tired, stressed and nervous due to the pandemic-induced worker squeeze. Farmers fear 'no light at end of tunnel' with worker shortage

More than 18 months after the pandemic hit, dairy farmers are tired, stressed and nervous due to the pandemic-induced worker squeeze. 

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Environment groups allege Resources Minister Keith Pitt failed to assess climate change risks when awarding millions of dollars in grants to an oil and gas company seeking to frack the Beetaloo Basin. Environmental groups take federal minister to court over multi-million dollar fracking grant

Environment groups allege Resources Minister Keith Pitt failed to assess climate change risks when awarding millions of dollars in grants to an oil and gas company seeking to frack the Beetaloo Basin. 

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First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US

The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Despite the closure of restaurants, demand for Australian Wagyu beef is growing faster than its supply. 'Remarkable recovery': How Australia's most expensive beef carved through the pandemic

Despite the closure of restaurants, demand for Australian Wagyu beef is growing faster than its supply. 

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It's "the start of healing" hopes the mayor of a region that thrived on the slave labour of South Sea Islanders amid a muted response from one of their descendants. Australian first as Queensland mayor apologises for blackbirding

It's "the start of healing" hopes the mayor of a region that thrived on the slave labour of South Sea Islanders amid a muted response from one of their descendants.

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They trample fragile environments and devastate crops, and now we can put a figure on how much damage invasive species like feral cats and weedy plants are doing to Australia's bottom line. From flowering weeds to feral cats and fire ants: These are the introduced pests costing Australia the most

They trample fragile environments and devastate crops, and now we can put a figure on how much damage invasive species like feral cats and weedy plants are doing to Australia's bottom line.

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Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

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American Lee takes gold as Biles watches on

American Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold at the Olympics as defending champion Simone Biles watches from the stands after withdrawing to prioritise her mental health.

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Afghanistan Taliban: Flash flooding kills dozens in remote province

At least 60 people die and many are missing in a remote area controlled by Islamist militants.

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Johnny Ventura: Dominican merengue legend dies aged 81

The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend.

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Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China

He has in the past been vocal in criticising authorities and has spoken out about human rights.

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Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold

USA's Caeleb Dressel sets an Olympic record on his way to winning the men's 100m freestyle gold as he aims to become one of the most successful swimmers at a Games.

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Tokyo Olympics rowing: Ireland's Paul O'Donovan & Fintan McCarthy win lightweight men's double sculls

Ireland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim the lightweight men's double sculls.

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From garden pool to Olympic gold

Matt Richards' relay swim team almost broke the world record as they won gold in Tokyo.

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Most ten-year-old's pocket money goes straight into their piggy bank, saving for the latest Lego kit or new toy, but that's not the case for one boy in the NSW Hunter Valley. Sharing love through flowers: One young boy's mission to summon smiles

Most ten-year-old's pocket money goes straight into their piggy bank, saving for the latest Lego kit or new toy, but that's not the case for one boy in the NSW Hunter Valley.

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Startup company Eden Brew announces a partnership with New South Wales dairy cooperative Norco to develop animal-free milk. You could soon be ordering 'animal-free' milk in your cappuccino

Startup company Eden Brew announces a partnership with New South Wales dairy cooperative Norco to develop animal-free milk. 

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Covid vaccines: Tourists head to the US to get vaccinated

Some tourists are spending thousands of dollars to travel to the US to get a coronavirus vaccine.

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South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy

The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban.

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Why cannabis is still a banned Olympics substance

US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why.

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Gaza photographer hopes digital art boom can help raise aid money

A Palestinian photographer wants to help children by selling an image from May's conflict.

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Technologies such as satellite-based tracking collars, real-time cameras, and facial-recognition software are being used in the battle against wild dog and feral pig populations in Western Australia. Facial-recognition and movement-tracking technology deployed against feral pigs

Technologies such as satellite-based tracking collars, real-time cameras, and facial-recognition software are being used in the battle against wild dog and feral pig populations in Western Australia.

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Arthur: Popular children's show to end after 25 years

US public broadcaster PBS confirmed the final episode will air in winter 2022.

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Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop

The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you".

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Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist dies aged 72

Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades.

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Farm incomes have become more variable with changing climate, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences, and it is costing farmers $30,000 a year, every year. Research shows variable climate cutting farmers' profits

Farm incomes have become more variable with changing climate,  according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences, and it is costing farmers $30,000 a year, every year. 

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian told a corruption inquiry she had no knowledge of a business championed by her former partner, Daryl Maguire. The ABC has learned her office was warned about the company three years ago. Premier’s office was warned about Maguire’s business associate two years before corruption inquiry

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian told a corruption inquiry she had no knowledge of a business championed by her former partner, Daryl Maguire. The ABC has learned her office was warned about the company three years ago.

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Australia's miners are hot property as global demand for electric vehicles soars, with the nation's bountiful lithium resources attracting particular attention. Australia's miners powering the electric vehicle charge

Australia's miners are hot property as global demand for electric vehicles soars, with the nation's bountiful lithium resources attracting particular attention.

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Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and his love of Bugattis and Michael Jackson

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, tipped as Equatorial Guinea's next leader, is under sanctions in the UK and France.

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Bosnian Serbs defy top UN official Inzko over genocide denial

Ethnic Serb leaders, accused of playing down the Srebrenica massacre, will now boycott parliament.

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Pedro Castillo: The primary school teacher who became Peru's president

The meteoric rise of leftist Pedro Castillo has shaken Peru's political and business elite.

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Man on scooter steals millions from upmarket Paris jeweller

The middle-aged armed robber targets a store in an upmarket area of the French capital.

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Remington: US gunmaker offers $33m to Sandy Hook shooting victims

Victims' families from Sandy Hook elementary school sued Remington for the sale of the rifle.

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Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic.

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Gilgamesh tablet: US authorities take ownership of artefact

The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet was imported illegally into the US before being bought by Hobby Lobby.

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Canadian police reveal decade-long Manitoba residential school inquiry

Police are investigating abuse claims at a former school that sought to assimilate indigenous children.

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Lebanon’s descent into darkness

The country's economic crisis has forced some families to move into refugee camps to survive.

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Simone Biles: American gymnast praised for 'prioritising mental wellness'

American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women's team final.

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Indians turn to crowdfunding to pay Covid bills

More and more Indians are asking strangers to help them pay off crushing medical debt.

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US sells unique Wu-Tang Clan album seized from 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli

The album was handed over as part of a $7.4m deal with a notorious former drug firm executive.

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Key moments from first hearing of Capitol riot inquiry

Police officers gave emotional testimony about their struggles during the riot to US lawmakers.

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Roma student: 'My only goal is to finish school'

How one school in Croatia is working to improve education opportunities for Roma children like Kristina.

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Zimbabwean with football dreams to be kicked out of UK

Christopher Arundell grew up in the UK but after doing time in jail is being deported to Zimbabwe.

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The black immigrant who challenged US segregation - nearly 190 years ago

A black Brazilian immigrant was the first person in US history to challenge segregation in a courtroom

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Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony

Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry.

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Tokyo Olympics: German gymnasts' full-body suits inspire other athletes

British-Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis believes athletes should have a choice over their outfits.

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Tokyo Olympics: Take a tour of the incredible venues

They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts.

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Two years after the invasive pest was found at Shute Harbour, they have spread to the pristine Hamilton Island, putting native wildlife at risk. Crazy ants found on Hamilton Island

Two years after the invasive pest was found at Shute Harbour, they have spread to the pristine Hamilton Island, putting native wildlife at risk. 

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Ivory Coast president and rival in first meeting since civil war

President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo shook hands at the presidential palace on Tuesday.

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Plans to potentially develop an abandoned forest anger recreational users and those who say the woodlands are highly valuable. Question mark hangs over development of Howard Springs' abandoned pine forest

Plans to potentially develop an abandoned forest anger recreational users and those who say the woodlands are highly valuable.

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The Premier's ex-boyfriend Daryl Maguire lent government legitimacy to companies now accused of swindling Australians and Chinese pensioners out of vast sums. Then she told him to "stay away". How a ceremony in NSW Parliament helped a company steal $46 million from retirees

The Premier's ex-boyfriend Daryl Maguire lent government legitimacy to companies now accused of swindling Australians and Chinese pensioners out of vast sums. Then she told him to "stay away".

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Israel-Gaza conflict: Apparent war crimes committed, says rights group

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel and Palestinian militants of unlawful attacks in May's conflict.

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Greece: Forest fire rips through area near Athens

About 300 firefighters, water-dropping planes and helicopters helped bring the blaze under control.

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Capitol riot: Officers describe racial slurs at 6 January hearing

Four officers who fought Trump supporters on 6 January give evidence at the first day of an inquiry.

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Atlanta spa shootings: Georgia man pleads guilty

Robert Aaron Long, charged with killing eight people in March, says he murdered four of the victims.

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Biles says mental health concerns led to pull out

Simone Biles says she "has to focus on her mental health" after pulling out of the gymnastics women's team final at Tokyo 2020.

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Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting.

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Mapping the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan

Maps of Afghanistan showing who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban.

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Brazil: Why are so many pregnant women dying from Covid?

One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn't have access to an intensive care unit.

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The Indian girl killed for wearing jeans

Neha Paswan was allegedly beaten to death by relatives who disagreed with her choice of clothes.

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Kenyans sue the British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary

Some 1,000 people are going to court after a fire destroyed 12,000 acres of land at a wildlife sanctuary.

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Archibald Prize: 100 years of Australia's top portrait honour

Over 100 years, the Archibald Prize has become better at reflecting Australian diversity.

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Is there a future for Africa's lions?

As lion populations decline across much of Africa, could community-led conservation help reverse this trend?

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COVID-19 and a strong growing season are seeing the last remaining commercial orchard in the Illawarra left with coolrooms full of fresh fruit, a 93 per cent decline in sales, but hope for a golden lining. A strong season but COVID-19 sours orchard's fruit sales

COVID-19 and a strong growing season are seeing the last remaining commercial orchard in the Illawarra left with coolrooms full of fresh fruit, a 93 per cent decline in sales, but hope for a golden lining.

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Surfside tower collapse: Final victim identified from rubble

The family of Estelle Hedaya say they have confirmation she is the 98th victim of the Surfside disaster.

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Hemingway 'lookalike' chosen in Florida contest

A 63-year-old won the Key West, Florida contest for his likeness to the award-winning author.

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The lure of desert skies, sand greens, and a $1 million hole-in-one sees more than 200 golfers test their skills at the Outback Queensland Masters. Golfers swap greens for sand at Outback Queensland Masters

The lure of desert skies, sand greens, and a $1 million hole-in-one sees more than 200 golfers test their skills at the Outback Queensland Masters.

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Snap lockdowns, Greater Sydney restrictions, put a cloud over viability of regional agricultural shows for second year Lockdown forces cancellation of Central West agricultural shows

Snap lockdowns, Greater Sydney restrictions, put a cloud over viability of regional agricultural shows for second year

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Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract.

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Covid passports: How do they work around the world?

How are countries enforcing vaccine passports and what can people use them for?

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A Gold Coast hinterland couple fields numerous requests after offering their goat herd as an eco-friendly alternative to clearing paddocks and trimming lawns. 'They turn up without a hangover and don't complain about wages': Goat 'mowers' gaining popularity

A Gold Coast hinterland couple fields numerous requests after offering their goat herd as an eco-friendly alternative to clearing paddocks and trimming lawns.

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US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year

The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders.

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Nikola Tesla: Sparks fly over plans to honour inventor with coin

Both Croatia and Serbia claim Nikola Tesla, pioneer of alternating current electricity, as their hero.

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How US pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran

The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions.

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Tunisia President Kais Saied accused of coup amid clashes

Months of tensions over Covid and the economy culminates in the sacking of the prime minister.

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AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner

Judges praised Meron Hadero's short story The Street Sweep which ends in a "clever twist".

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German lawyers wrangle over pensioner's WW2 tank in basement

The 84-year-old kept the vehicle in his basement, along with an anti-aircraft gun and a torpedo.

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White House: US to maintain Covid foreign travel restrictions

The White House says current rules will remain due to rising cases and variant transmission.

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Greece seeks spear fisher who killed famous seal

Kostis, a rare Mediterranean monk seal rescued as a pup, is killed by a spear gun.

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Tokyo Olympics: German women's gymnastics team wears full-body suits

Germany's gymnasts wear full-body suits in women's qualification at the Olympics as they continue their stand against the sexualisation of their sport.

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Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45

Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s.

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Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules.

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After watching their crops destroyed by storms, a Cobram fruit grower pivoted to dried fruit to get more use out of their waste No bad apples: Vacuum dryer makes apple crisps from blemished fruit

After watching their crops destroyed by storms, a Cobram fruit grower pivoted to dried fruit to get more use out of their waste

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Austrian wins shock Olympic cycling gold

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer launches a remarkable solo breakaway to win road race gold on her Olympic debut, as Britain's Lizzie Deignan finishes 11th.

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Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka 'refreshed' for 'nerve-wracking' Games debut in Japan

A "refreshed" Naomi Osaka says it was "nerve-wracking" to compete in the Olympics in her home country of Japan after her first-round win.

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Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Yuto Horigome makes history with sport's first ever gold

Yuto Horigome celebrates winning Japan's third gold medal as the Tokyo native claims victory in the inaugural men's street skateboarding final.

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What is 3x3 basketball?

On Saturday we finally saw what 3x3 Olympic basketball is all about - but what is it, and who stood out on day one?

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Tokyo 2020: S Korea TV sorry for using pizza to depict Italy

MBC also used Chernobyl to depict Ukraine and Dracula to show Romania at the Opening Ceremony.

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New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated

Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says.

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Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings.

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Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020

Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims gold.

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Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages

Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C.

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Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list

The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history.

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Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks

The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day.

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Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles

Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more.

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Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked

Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics.

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Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance

Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers.

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Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise

President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates.

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Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century

PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy.

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Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India

It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

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India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop

A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

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Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky

The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway.

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Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93

The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons.

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Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned

It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures.

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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada

Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada.

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Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom

Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children.

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Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday.

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At pubs across WA's Wheatbelt, a pint of beer is usually the drink of choice for patrons, but an ingenious new project has put gin on the menu for a handful of innovative outback towns. These country towns have taken the 'gin' in their names and bottled it

At pubs across WA's Wheatbelt, a pint of beer is usually the drink of choice for patrons, but an ingenious new project has put gin on the menu for a handful of innovative outback towns.

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R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's

The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim.

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Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis

Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style.

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Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar

With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems.

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Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed

Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship.

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The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot

A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines

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Kangaroo Inn Area School on Australia's Limestone Coast has stopped 90 per cent of its waste going to landfill. Now they have the ability to recycle, they've got big plans to do more for the environment. After two years of fighting, this rural school can finally recycle its paper and cardboard

Kangaroo Inn Area School on Australia's Limestone Coast has stopped 90 per cent of its waste going to landfill. Now they have the ability to recycle, they've got big plans to do more for the environment.

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LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus

Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus.

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ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes

Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

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Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present

GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games.

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A virus that oozes out through a caterpillar's skin before exterminating it is being investigated as a way to combat an invasive insect that's devastating some Australian crops. Invasive insect fall armyworm on the march, but scientists fight back with an oozing virus and an egg-attacking wasp

A virus that oozes out through a caterpillar's skin before exterminating it is being investigated as a way to combat an invasive insect that's devastating some Australian crops.

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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures

French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.

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Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes

Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California.

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A newly released poison bait is being hailed as a major breakthrough in feral pig control. This humane breakthrough in feral pig control targets pigs' weakest part: their stomachs

A newly released poison bait is being hailed as a major breakthrough in feral pig control.

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Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary

Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people.

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Golds, shock exits and heat on day one

There were early gold medals for China, Iran and South Korea on a sweltering opening day of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance

The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities.

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Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos

Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas.

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Robotics could make farming more environmentally friendly, or it could do the opposite, according to an expert. How robotics could make farming better for the environment

Robotics could make farming more environmentally friendly, or it could do the opposite, according to an expert.

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Baby orca, Toa, dies in New Zealand after failed search for mother

Toa, a killer whale stranded from his family, had washed ashore on the New Zealand coast.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What's stopping aid getting in?

A renewed surge in fighting has made it ever more difficult for aid to reach areas in desperate need.

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Covid vaccines: Why a giant plastic bag shortage is slowing the rollout

A look at the critical vaccine components in short supply, as a new global marketplace is launched to tackle bottlenecks.

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Why is the Great Barrier Reef in trouble? A simple guide

Australia's natural wonder faces a battle to survive - here's a simple guide.

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1991 reforms: The year that transformed India

The BBC looks back at the pivotal moment when India's economy changed forever.

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More than just dagwood dogs, Tasmania's agricultural shows are often the backbone of rural communities. But they're under threat with pressure from coronavirus restrictions. The future of country shows is on the line, but if community spirit counts Sally, Lexie and Joan have it in the bag

More than just dagwood dogs, Tasmania's agricultural shows are often the backbone of rural communities. But they're under threat with pressure from coronavirus restrictions.

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China imposes sanctions on US officials

The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

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Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony

Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo.

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Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists

Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel.

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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption

Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo.

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A near-miss in an underground mine a year ago was the catalyst for Mackay man Sean Farquhar to turn his back on the coal industry and become a farmer. How surviving an underground explosion changed this man’s life

A near-miss in an underground mine a year ago was the catalyst for Mackay man Sean Farquhar to turn his back on the coal industry and become a farmer.

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Aussie farmers have flocked online, spending a record $2.35 billion on livestock and machinery. A lot of us have turned to shopping online during the pandemic, it seems farmers did the same

Aussie farmers have flocked online, spending a record $2.35 billion on livestock and machinery.

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Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case

The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt.

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Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says

The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings.

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COVID-19 has escaped from Sydney into regional centres. Catherine Taylor explores what went wrong and how rural communities will cope with Delta. COVID's escape from Sydney is a nightmare scenario. Could a 'ring of steel' have stopped it?

COVID-19 has escaped from Sydney into regional centres. Catherine Taylor explores what went wrong and how rural communities will cope with Delta. 

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Jovenel Moïse: Unrest mars funeral of assassinated Haitian leader

Gunshots and tear gas punctuate the funeral of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

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Las Vegas murder case cracked with record-small amount of DNA

Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989.

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German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site

A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town.

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Covid: Moderna jab approved for teenagers in EU

Vaccination with Moderna's jab can now be extended to adolescents, the EU medicines watchdog says.

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MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name

After decades of criticism from Native American groups, the Cleveland Indians have a new name.

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India monsoon: 36 dead after landslides in Maharashtra

Rescuers have been recovering bodies from under debris but more people are feared missing.

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Tokyo Olympics: 2020 Games begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame in poignant ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Games are officially under way as Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic flame in a poignant opening ceremony.

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Raj Kundra: Indian millionaire embroiled in porn scandal

Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, has been accused of running a porn production ring.

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Indian tax authorities raid media outlets Bharat Samachar and Dainik Bhaskar

The government denies that the raids were in retaliation for unfavourable reporting.

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Wuhan virus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?

What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci?

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Trading sex for cosmetic surgery in Mexico's narco capital

The influence of narcos has caused many women to undergo cosmetic surgery in Mexico's Sinaloa state.

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Sundarbans: why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking

The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas.

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The cost of hosting the Olympics

Holding the world's biggest sporting event comes with a hefty price tag

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The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid

Abdullah Sediqi, 24, is competing at the Tokyo Games in her honour.

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Tusker Rock's shipwrecks graveyard captured in art project

Photographer Peter Britton wants his project to stand as a legacy to those lost to Tusker Rock.

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Coronavirus: Italy brings in Covid certificate amid spike in infections

All those aged 12 and over with at least one jab will be able to access bars, cinemas and gyms.

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Faced with dwindling interest from the community, the board of the Nubeena CWA was close to shutting up shop. Now it has 40 members, and the youngest is 10. Not just 'old biddies clucking over tea': This CWA branch was on the brink of closure — now its youngest member is 10

Faced with dwindling interest from the community, the board of the Nubeena CWA was close to shutting up shop. Now it has 40 members, and the youngest is 10.

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New research shows suicide rates are rising, while the number of people seeking medical diagnoses and treatment has decreased in rural areas. The more remote you live, the higher the chance of suicide, study finds

New research shows suicide rates are rising, while the number of people seeking medical diagnoses and treatment has decreased in rural areas.

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A remote school in the Northern Territory has been left without its seven teachers after coronavirus hotspot declarations during the school holidays left them stranded in Victoria. Victorian lockdown leaves tiny community 3,000 kilometres away without its teachers

A remote school in the Northern Territory has been left without its seven teachers after coronavirus hotspot declarations during the school holidays left them stranded in Victoria.

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Tokyo Olympics: A Games in a pandemic, new sports, British medal hopes and global stars to watch

With the opening ceremony set for Friday, BBC Sport previews the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - a Games like no other.

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Tokyo Olympics: Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?

Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end to their domination?

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Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles gets her own goat emoji

What started as a light-hearted response to her "haters" is now an official Simone Biles emoji.

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EU chief rejects UK bid to renegotiate Brexit deal

Boris Johnson speaks to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the UK's demand to rework the Brexit deal.

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US border agents seize 15 giant snails

The giant African land snail is known to destroy local ecosystems and can cause meningitis in humans.

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AI advance could transform battle against disease

A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body.

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow

A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar.

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Major websites hit by global outage

Dozens of popular websites have been knocked offline.

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Eric Clapton refuses to play venues requiring vaccines for concertgoers

The UK recently announced that proof of vaccination will be required at venues and nightclubs.

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California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment

One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment.

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The 12-year-old becoming Tokyo's youngest Olympian

Hend Zaza from Syria reveals her inspiration for getting into table tennis at such a young age.

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Argentina introduces new ID cards for non-binary people

Under the new system, residents can select 'x' as their gender on passports and national ID cards.

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Halima Aden and Tommy Hilfiger: ‘It’s not just about diverse catwalks’

The world’s first hijab-wearing supermodel talks to fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger about why she quit the industry.

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Benin Bronzes: Nigeria dispute jeopardises return of artefacts

Several museums in Europe have talked of returning the looted artefacts - but where will they be housed in Nigeria?

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Covid: Where and why is the US vaccine rollout slowing down?

Vaccinations in the US are slowing as infections rise - we've looked at where and why this is happening.

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Tokyo 2020: Travelling to an Olympic Games like no other

The BBC's Mariko Oi reflects on her personal experience of covering the Games during a global pandemic.

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Soldier statue reignites Spanish row over fascism

Spain's legionnaires symbolised fascism, but Madrid may soon have a statue honouring them.

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The jungle-trekking Covid vaccinators helping to protect remote Indian villages.

Latgam Singpu and his team of Covid vaccinators use rope bridges, school buses and incentives to reach remote villages in India's Arunachal Pradesh state.

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A Queensland beef business will have the interest on a bank loan charged according to how it reduces greenhouse gases, meets animal welfare targets, and provides a safe workplace for its staff. Beef business to meet emissions targets and welfare credentials for cheaper bank loan

A Queensland beef business will have the interest on a bank loan charged according to how it reduces greenhouse gases, meets animal welfare targets, and provides a safe workplace for its staff.

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Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline

The US says the agreement prevents Russia from using the pipeline as a political weapon over Europe.

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'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as subway submerged

Passengers tell of their fear after a busy subway carriage was flooded in central Henan province.

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A US retailer was threatening to dump Aussie beef from its shelves until they learned OBE Organics had embraced indigenous ideas in their business. How a Reconciliation Action Plan saved an Aussie business $1 million

A US retailer was threatening to dump Aussie beef from its shelves until they learned OBE Organics had embraced indigenous ideas in their business.

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to LA sexual assault charges

The disgraced Hollywood producer appears in court in a wheelchair, facing sexual assault charges.

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Pegasus: Princess Latifa and Princess Haya numbers 'among leaks'

Numbers used by Princesses Latifa and Haya are reportedly found in a database at the heart of the leaks.

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Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease

No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003.

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Europe floods: 'I have an axe beside my bed'

Marion Wenzel showed the BBC around her flood-wrecked house in Ahrweiler, Germany.

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Wildfires: Firefighters battle blaze from top of moving train

Officials in California are pulling out all the stops to contain the state's largest wildfire.

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Former informant 'White Boy Rick' sues FBI for $100m

The one-time teenage FBI informant says his work with the agency amounts to 'child abuse/

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Spain arrest over celebrity Twitter accounts hack

The police action is the latest in a series of arrests over the 2020 attack on a series of celebrity accounts.

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From pretending to be a boy to going to the Games

Olympic boxing hopeful Caroline Dubois tells her incredible story of the journey to reach the pinnacle of her career.

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China: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content

Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up".

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Tokyo Olympics: Team GB women's football take the knee

Great Britain's women's football squad take the knee before their opening 2-0 win over Chile at Tokyo 2020.

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Tokyo 2020: Where might hosts Japan win medals?

The Japanese Olympic Committee has set a target of 30 golds in Tokyo, but in which sports might those medals be won?

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Tokyo Olympics: Day-by-day guide to the key events, big stars and British medal hopes

Want to know what's happening when in Tokyo? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Japan.

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Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?

We may be stepping into a world in which we are all spies - and at the same time are all spied on.

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At upwards of $20 per stem, a growing trend to use cotton in floral displays is providing a new income stream for farmers, as millennials seek to curate more natural-looking homes. Trend for cotton stems in floral bouquets has farmers blooming

At upwards of $20 per stem, a growing trend to use cotton in floral displays is providing a new income stream for farmers, as millennials seek to curate more natural-looking homes.

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Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister

Ariel Henry's appointment comes nearly two weeks after President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated.

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The battle for Indonesia's Gold Island

There are fears that a mine will threaten Sangihe island's ancient forests and local water supply.

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Darfur conflict's latest surge in violence displaces thousands

"I have cried so much, my eyes can barely see," one mother tells the BBC after seeing her brother die.

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Covid: The Mexican villages refusing to vaccinate

Take-up of the vaccine among indigenous towns in Chiapas state is as low as 2% in some areas.

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Mandira Bedi: Actress stirs debate over women's role at cremations

India's Mandira Bedi made news for performing her husband's last rites, generally a male preserve.

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The NSW government's long-awaited Future of Gas Statement reveals large swathes of the state will be off limits, but an environment group is not satisfied. 'Betrayal of rural NSW': Government's plan for gas industry blasted

The NSW government's long-awaited Future of Gas Statement reveals large swathes of the state will be off limits, but an environment group is not satisfied.

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When Stu Hartley started experimenting with growing mushrooms four years ago, he never thought his product would be sought after by high-end restaurants and nationally recognised in food awards — but that has become his reality. Old Bar's 'mad mushroom man' now an award-winning farmer

When Stu Hartley started experimenting with growing mushrooms four years ago, he never thought his product would be sought after by high-end restaurants and nationally recognised in food awards — but that has become his reality.

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An outback environmental group calls in camels to suppress the spread of a woody weed that costs governments and landholders millions of dollars a year. Camels to help fight a losing battle with prickly acacia weed, under trial

An outback environmental group calls in camels to suppress the spread of a woody weed that costs governments and landholders millions of dollars a year.

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A co-operative date farm in Central Australia records its biggest harvest thanks to improved horticultural techniques. Northern Territory's biggest date farm records largest-ever harvest

A co-operative date farm in Central Australia records its biggest harvest thanks to improved horticultural techniques.

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Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games".

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Jeff Bezos and crew launch into space on New Shepard

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has launched into space, in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard.

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Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide accused of working as foreign agent

Thomas Barrack is alleged to have lobbied the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

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Nike trainer output at key factory hit by Covid outbreak

Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region.

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Pegasus: French President Macron identified as spyware target

The president's phone number was found on a list of numbers that were potential phone hacking targets.

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Severe floods hit China's Henan province

Roads and subway stations have been submerged and one region recorded 40cm (15 inches) of rainfall.

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Wally Funk: The 82-year-old on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin flight

Wally Funk was overlooked for space flight in the 60s but got a second chance with Jeff Bezos.

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Germany grapples with flood havoc

A massive clean-up is under way, but Germany's flood damage won't be fixed for many months.

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Climate change: US pushes China to make faster carbon cuts

US climate envoy John Kerry says help from China is needed to avoid a dangerous rise in heat.

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China: Passengers stuck in waist-high water as train floods

Henan province has been hit hard by heavy rain in recent days resulting in flash flooding.

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Kim Hong-bin: South Korean climber missing after fall in Pakistan

Kim Hong-bin, who has no fingers, is thought to have fallen into a crevasse on a descent in Pakistan.

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Israel PM warns Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever of consequences over sales ban

The ice cream maker's parent company Unilever is told "strong action" will be taken against boycotts.

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Queensland government looking at closing scallop fishery due to declining numbers. Queensland scallops may be off the menu if the government closes the fishery due to low numbers

Queensland government looking at closing scallop fishery due to declining numbers.  

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Brendan Johnston was unemployed for a year and a half until finally an opportunity came along to work on farms in Bundaberg. But it had nothing to do with the job provider that was supposed to help him upskill and find employment. These young jobseekers find work on Queensland farms after years of applying for jobs

Brendan Johnston was unemployed for a year and a half until finally an opportunity came along to work on farms in Bundaberg. But it had nothing to do with the job provider that was supposed to help him upskill and find employment.

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The best working dogs from NSW compete under COVID-19 restrictions. Working dog championships

The best working dogs from NSW compete under COVID-19 restrictions.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletes find new ways to train in lockdown

Participants in the upcoming Games have been going to unusual lengths to stay in shape under restrictions.

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A weekend in America: Shootings in Washington spotlight growing problem

A stadium was sent into panic and a six-year-old was killed in two of the weekend's worst shootings.

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Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?

Jamal Khashoggi's wife and the editor of the Financial Times are among those said to be targeted.

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First space tourist Dennis Tito: 'I was euphoric'

Dennis Tito paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station in 2001.

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Covid: False and misleading health claims spread in Indonesia

As Indonesia undergoes a dramatic Covid surge, unproven and misleading health claims are spreading.

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The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record

Electroflight has built the E-NXT which it hopes will break the electric airspeed record.

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Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

Billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch into space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship.

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Growing up on a farm is often remembered and endorsed as an ideal lifestyle, but being a kid on the land can be a dangerous affair. A shocking statistic: 15 per cent of Australian farm deaths are children

Growing up on a farm is often remembered and endorsed as an ideal lifestyle, but being a kid on the land can be a dangerous affair.

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Canada to open border to fully vaccinated Americans in August

The loosening of restrictions comes amid significant progress in the country's vaccine rates.

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Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

The ice-cream maker said it was “inconsistent with our values” to continue selling products in the region.

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Iraq attack: Bombing at Baghdad market kills Eid shoppers

At least 25 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq's capital, security sources say.

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Police chief 'sick and tired' after child killed in shooting

The police chief in Washington DC made an emotional appeal after the shooting of a 6-year-old girl.

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January 6: First Capitol rioter sentenced to prison time

Paul Allard Hodgkins is the first of hundreds of Capitol rioters sentenced for a felony.

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Nigeria fighter plane shot down by bandits - military

The pilot survived by ejecting himself and hiding with local residents, says Nigeria's Air Force.

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Oregon Bootleg Fire: Evacuations as largest US fire burns 300,000 acres

The Bootleg Fire has burned an area larger than New York City and forced thousands to evacuate.

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Mumbai rains: At least 30 killed in downpour

Heavy monsoon rains have been lashing Mumbai, India’s financial capital.

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Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears

Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery.

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Germany floods: Government rejects criticism over flood warnings

As the flood risks ease, questions are raised whether the high death toll could have been avoided.

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Tokyo Olympics: Composer Keigo Oyamada resigns over bullying at school

Keigo Oyamada resigned after it came out that he bullied disabled classmates and boasted about it.

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London man in court over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

The suspect is charged with conspiring to kill an exiled Pakistani activist in the Netherlands.

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Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia over quarantine rules

Katie Hopkins - a right-wing British commentator - bragged about plans to break isolation rules.

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Covid vaccination centres vandalised in France

The incidents came on a weekend of mass protests against the French government's new Covid rules.

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Covid: Global healthcare workers missing out on jabs

Campaigners say millions have not had even one vaccine dose, raising concerns for their communities.

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Tokyo Olympics: 'Plague of oysters' threaten key venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway.

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A Land and Environment Court decision is the latest in a prolonged legal battle over the future of the mothballed Dartbrook coal mine and the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Horse breeders granted limited involvement over Hunter Valley coal mine extension

A Land and Environment Court decision is the latest in a prolonged legal battle over the future of the mothballed Dartbrook coal mine and the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

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A young couple in south-west Victoria have just six weeks to find a new farm for their cows after their existing sharefarm was put on the market. These dairy farmers are on a mission to find a farm to keep their dream alive

A young couple in south-west Victoria have just six weeks to find a new farm for their cows after their existing sharefarm was put on the market.

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Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist behind Muhammad cartoon, dies at 86

His 2005 drawing of the Prophet Muhammad sparked protests across the Muslim world.

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'Plague of oysters' threaten key Olympic venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway.

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Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes.

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Olympics: Defying threats, Iranian athletes speak out to back ban

Olympics organisers are being urged to investigate allegations of threats, discrimination and abuse.

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Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia?

Thailand and Indonesia's switch to other Covid jabs has raised questions about Chinese vaccines.

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Nigeria's security crises - five different threats

Almost every part of Nigeria is facing a security crisis - from kidnapping to extremist insurgencies.

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Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative.

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Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper

With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo.

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A Senate committee is looking into numerous reports of alleged sexual assault made by employees and contractors of BHP, FMG and Newcrest. Sexual assault allegations at mine sites in Senate spotlight

A Senate committee is looking into numerous reports of alleged sexual assault made by employees and contractors of BHP,  FMG and Newcrest.

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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

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Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison

Esraa Abdel Fattah earned the moniker "Facebook Girl" for her role in the 2011 revolution.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine

The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing.

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South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day

People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead.

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ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

Kim Jong-un's party also warns against adopting the clothes, hairstyles and music of South Korea.

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Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls

Gardaí are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy.

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Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation

The chancellor vowed to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany.

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About 200 camel calves are expected to be born at Megan Williams' farm in central Victoria over the next few weeks in what she says is her largest calving to date. Hundreds of 'cute' baby camels due to be born on farm in just weeks

About 200 camel calves are expected to be born at Megan Williams' farm in central Victoria over the next few weeks in what she says is her largest calving to date.

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Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted

Resident in Kleivelderweg, deep inside the Dutch disaster zone, find homes and businesses destroyed..

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Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village

Two athletes become the first to test positive for coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village - five days before the start of the Games.

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Haiti: Wife of assassinated president returns from US after surviving attack

Wearing a bulletproof vest, Martine Moïse flew back from the US after being wounded in the attack.

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As US and Canadian crops wilt in the heat, Australian crops are flourishing and another boom season beckons. Crops in the US and Canada are failing, pushing global grain prices higher

As US and Canadian crops wilt in the heat, Australian crops are flourishing and another boom season beckons.

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Europe floods: Victims face massive clean-up as waters recede

Residents of the worst-affected areas struggle to recover from the devastation as flood waters recede.

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Moment New York mum saves five-year-old from kidnap

The mother pulled her son from a car after he was taken from her in broad daylight in the New York City.

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Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport

Ben Gurion airport in Israel has introduced fast Covid-19 tests for travellers.

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Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan

Afghan officials urge Pakistan to keep diplomats safe, amid tensions between the two neighbours.

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The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed

When Covid closed New York theatres, dancer Robbie Fairchild started a business that put down roots.

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Joshi is swapping life in captivity for a new start in the jungle

After a lifetime in captivity, Joshi is going to live in the jungle in Congo-Brazzaville.

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Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance

Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the fourth Annual Latin American Foto Festival.

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Abir Moussi: The Tunisian MP who was slapped but not beaten

Abir Moussi uses a megaphone in parliament and gets death threats but many say her voice is crucial.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The NT branch of the Australian Medical Association writes to the Chief Minister calling for "urgent" action to address high smoking rates, amid rising concern about the rate of smoking-related deaths among adult Indigenous people. Half the NT's adult Aboriginal population are daily smokers. 'Urgent' action may change that

The NT branch of the Australian Medical Association writes to the Chief Minister calling for "urgent" action to address high smoking rates, amid rising concern about the rate of smoking-related deaths among adult Indigenous people.

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The farm where a worker was killed last week has previously been investigated over an accident in which a farmhand fell more than 3 metres out of a makeshift roofing platform made from a forklift and a fruit bin. Pineapple farm where worker electrocuted was investigated over serious accident in 2016

The farm where a worker was killed last week has previously been investigated over an accident in which a farmhand fell more than 3 metres out of a makeshift roofing platform made from a forklift and a fruit bin.

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Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title

Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco.

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First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village

The chief of the Tokyo Olympics accepts athletes are "probably very worried", after a Games-related organiser became the first person to test positive for Covid-19 in the athletes' village.

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Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins top Palme d'Or prize

The outlandish Titane wins after jury president Spike Lee reveals the award in a ceremony slip-up.

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The first study of Asian occupation sites in 50 years reveals that Aboriginal people traded with foreign visitors prior to British settlement. Australia's first international trade revealed in the sand at outback beach

The first study of Asian occupation sites in 50 years reveals that Aboriginal people traded with foreign visitors prior to British settlement.

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Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US

Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US.

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'Havana syndrome'-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats

The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials.

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In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj

Only about 60,000 pilgrims living in Saudi Arabia were eligible to take part this year.

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Covid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantine

A planned relaxation of England's rules from Monday will not apply due to cases of the Beta variant.

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Under the skin of OnlyFans

A BBC investigation reveals concerns about how the site, known for porn, is structured and moderated.

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South Africa Zuma riots: What's behind the violence and looting?

Some analysts say the violence wasn't spontaneous anger but a deliberate strategy of sabotage.

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 July 2021

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

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Covid-19: Second doses run dry in Brazil's scramble to vaccinate

Many are struggling to source their second dose of the Covid-19 jab in one of the worst-hit countries.

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For the first time in 39 years, Kent Murray will sleep without the police scanner on as the downsizing of regional newsrooms brings his career to an end. From the girl in the cupboard to Karl Stefanovic: Veteran cameraman reflects as regional cuts end 40-year career

For the first time in 39 years, Kent Murray will sleep without the police scanner on as the downsizing of regional newsrooms brings his career to an end.

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Covid misinformation on Facebook is killing people - Biden

The US president said a spike in Covid deaths among the unvaccinated was down to social media.

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The migrants hunger-striking for legal status in Belgium

More than 400 go without food demanding a clear path to residency in Belgium.

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Ros Atkins on… the North America heat waves

Ros Atkins explains the link between climate change and recent heat waves in the US and Canada.

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At her heaviest Jenny Marshall weighed 250 kilograms. Her joints ached, her stomach hurt and she felt worthless. Until a friend said something deeply profound. 'It mattered, I mattered': How a good friend and walking changed Jenny's life

At her heaviest Jenny Marshall weighed 250 kilograms. Her joints ached, her stomach hurt and she felt worthless. Until a friend said something deeply profound.

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Riders will now be disqualified at elite-level equestrian events if they have shaved sensory whiskers from their horse's muzzle, including at the Olympics. Shaving horses' sensory whiskers faces ban in Australia after international decision

Riders will now be disqualified at elite-level equestrian events if they have shaved sensory whiskers from their horse's muzzle, including at the Olympics.

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Belgium takes back mothers and children from Syria jihadist camps

It is the biggest repatriation of suspected Islamic State members since its fall in 2019.

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After more than two centuries on Kangaroo Island, feral pigs are in the firing line from all directions. Kangaroo Island turns up the heat on feral pigs with a high-tech eradication program

After more than two centuries on Kangaroo Island, feral pigs are in the firing line from all directions.

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Land in and around the central west town of Bedourie, spanning to the Northern Territory border, is now recognised as Wangkamahdla country after a Federal Court decision. Wangkamahdla country now covers three million hectares after native title win

Land in and around the central west town of Bedourie, spanning to the Northern Territory border, is now recognised as Wangkamahdla country after a Federal Court decision.

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Bianca Devins: Family sue NY officials over video footage of murdered teen

Bianca Devins' family claim video of her having sex and also her murder were shared with the media.

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US Navy: First woman passes elite training scheme

The gruelling military training programme ends with a 72-hour event called the Tour.

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Germany floods: Where are the worst-hit areas?

Maps, images and graphics showing the heavy rainfall and flooding that has caused widespread damage.

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Floridians rally in support of Cuban protesters

Across Florida, Cuban-Americans have been rallying to show their support for protests in Cuba.

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Lil Durk: Grammy-nominated US rapper in shootout with intruders

The Grammy-nominated star, who recently topped the US album chart, was not injured in the incident.

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Germany floods: 'My city looks like a battlefield'

Witnesses voice their grief and horror at the deadly floods in western Germany.

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Germany floods: How a country was taken by surprise

Amid the despair and mounting death toll, people are questioning how this could have happened.

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Drone footage shows mudslides

Houses have collapsed in the town of Erfstadt-Blessem following record rainfall.

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Science failed to predict extreme weather

Scientists want a super-computer powerful enough to accurately project the most damaging extremes.

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Police say thieves may have got more than they bargained for when they stole a number of beehives in NSW's far west. Bee thieves find themselves caught up in sting operation

Police say thieves may have got more than they bargained for when they stole a number of beehives in NSW's far west.

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Germany floods: Merkel pledges support for victims

Angela Merkel says the "full extent" of the German floods will only be seen in the coming days.

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Dying alone in Indonesia's grim battle with Covid-19

Firefighters haul bodies from homes as hospitals scramble for oxygen in Asia's new Covid epicentre.

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Viewpoint: Why Sikhs are the do-gooders of the world

A new book asks why Sikhs have made it a tradition to help strangers in their darkest moments.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Fact-checking claims about the protests

We've looked at some examples of misleading images and videos, claiming to be from the current protests.

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Canada residential schools: 'Six years old, I was imprisoned here'

As searches for unmarked graves continue, survivors reflect on a dark legacy of residential schools.

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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How your personal data is being scraped from social media

As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data?

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Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'

"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict

"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan.

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Tokyo 2020: The gymnasts 'building bridges between cultures'

The town of Murayama in northern Japan is preparing to welcome a team of Bulgarian Olympians.

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Cbeebies bedtime stories and why Hollywood stars are lining up

Other stars to have taken part include Tom Hardy, Dolly Parton and Sir Elton John.

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The South African community standing up to looters

The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence.

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A farmer swaps high-flying finance for sheep farming and creates an innovative new product on the way. 'Any waste is an absolute crime': Farmer creates world-first lamb bacon from unwanted offcuts

A farmer swaps high-flying finance for sheep farming and creates an innovative new product on the way.

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Kept out of Australia for decades, a potentially deadly disease spread swiftly through ticks now has a foothold in urban Northern Territory. Patricia Powell's Staffordshire-cross, Leo, is just one victim lucky to be alive. This once-rare dog disease appeared in the outback last year. Now it's arrived in the city

Kept out of Australia for decades, a potentially deadly disease spread swiftly through ticks now has a foothold in urban Northern Territory. Patricia Powell's Staffordshire-cross, Leo, is just one victim lucky to be alive. 

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The Devonport Poultry Club's annual show is just weeks away and preparations are hitting fever pitch. But this year, the preparations are tinged with sorrow. This poultry club has been around for 105 years, but it may be at the end of the line

The Devonport Poultry Club's annual show is just weeks away and preparations are hitting fever pitch. But this year, the preparations are tinged with sorrow.

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Special bees from Holland are being imported into Australia to fight a deadly pest that has ravaged bee colonies around the world. Dutch defenders: The queen bees helping to safeguard Australia’s honey bees

Special bees from Holland are being imported into Australia to fight a deadly pest that has ravaged bee colonies around the world.  

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Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe

The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid.

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Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers 'in on plot to kill Haiti president'

Some of the suspects in the murder of Haiti's leader were duped, but others allegedly knew of the plan.

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Blue Origin: Teenager to fly into space with Jeff Bezos

Oliver Daemen, 18, will become the youngest person to fly to space with the Blue Origin venture.

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China tunnel flood: Desperate search to find trapped workers

Hundreds of rescuers are trying to save 14 workers beneath a tunnel that collapsed after a flash flood.

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Lebanon's PM-designate quits over deadlock on cabinet line-up

Saad Hariri says he cannot agree a cabinet with President Michel Aoun after nine months of trying.

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In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium

At least 33 people have died and others are missing in Germany after heavy rains in the north west.

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Gujarat: The Indian baby who was abducted twice

The disappearance of a two-day-old baby was the start of a case that crossed state lines in India.

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Britney Spears can hire own lawyer in conservatorship case, judge rules

The decision comes as the pop star addresses a US court for the second time in less than a month.

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FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds

While agents dragged their feet, the report found, Larry Nassar continued to prey on gymnasts.

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Cuba: US calls for release of all protesters after unrest

Demonstrations broke out nationwide in Cuba on Sunday in a rare protest against the government.

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South Africa looting: I'm struggling to find food

A Durban resident tells the BBC he is struggling to find any food after so many shops were looted.

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Fleeing Taliban bombs and bullets in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye travelled to Afghanistan's strategically vital Kunduz province, most of which has fallen to the Taliban.

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Czech women seek compensation for coerced sterilisations

Thousands of women were sterilised without their consent in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Nasa zeroes in on cause of Hubble's trouble

A possible cause is identified for the Hubble telescope's worst glitch in years.

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One of Tasmania's most significant Aboriginal sites conquers a major weed infestation with the help of cultural burning practices. Gorse be gone: Aboriginal cultural burning helps rid a sacred site of 4.5-metre-tall weeds

One of Tasmania's most significant Aboriginal sites conquers a major weed infestation with the help of cultural burning practices.

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Lauren and Greg Newell's farm on the NSW Mid North Coast has survived drought, bushfires, and floods, but the latest wave of COVID-19 has managed to close their gate. This farming couple are still reeling from floods. Now COVID-19 has forced them to close the business

Lauren and Greg Newell's farm on the NSW Mid North Coast has survived drought, bushfires, and floods, but the latest wave of COVID-19 has managed to close their gate.

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Queensland Strawberry Growers' Association expresses disappointment after the case against a former farm worker accused of placing needles in strawberries in 2018 is dropped. Growers 'disappointed' as strawberry needle charges dropped

Queensland Strawberry Growers' Association expresses disappointment after the case against a former farm worker accused of placing needles in strawberries in 2018 is dropped. 

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Afghanistan: US to evacuate endangered translators

The Biden administration is to evacuate Afghan translators who assisted them during the war.

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SA Zuma riots: Mother on throwing baby from burning building

The building was allegedly set on fire by looters amid an eruption of riots across South Africa.

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Covid: Spain's top court rules lockdown unconstitutional

People fined for breaking lockdown rules will now be able to reclaim their money, the court says.

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US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises.

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Swedish rapper Yasin jailed over plot to kidnap rival artist

Artist of the Year Yasin convicted in a case against a criminal gang that drew national attention.

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Olivia Rodrigo: Pop princess pushes president's plan for more jabs

Olivia Rodrigo, 18, meets US President Joe Biden, 78, to promote youth Covid vaccinations.

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Why I threw my baby to strangers

Naledi Manyoni recalls the moment she threw her daughter from a building set on fire by looters.

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Covid-19 rules: What happens when countries ease restrictions?

As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have others fared when they eased rules?

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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital amid concern over chronic hiccups

The Brazilian president is put under medical observation after reports of abdominal pains.

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Facebook 'expert' feature raises trust concerns

Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969

A new film, the Summer of Soul, will explore the Harlem Cultural Festival and why it was forgotten.

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Nicolas Cage's Tiger King TV drama scrapped by Amazon

The Oscar-winning star says the streaming service's executives think the show is "no longer relevant".

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An Adelaide man agrees to pay a large fine for illegally dumping a boat in what the Environment Protection Authority and anglers say is an example of a growing problem in South Australia. Man fined for deliberately sinking boat off Adelaide to create reef to attract fish

An Adelaide man agrees to pay a large fine for illegally dumping a boat in what the Environment Protection Authority and anglers say is an example of a growing problem in South Australia.

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Cuba: Man confirmed killed in anti-government unrest

A man died in the unrest that began on Sunday, but witnesses deny official accounts of the incident.

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South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban

People caught in the middle of the violence say their city is "on fire" - and they feel abandoned.

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Islamic State children in Syria face a lifetime in prison

A BBC investigation found that children, whose parents supported IS, are caught in a conveyor belt of incarceration.

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McCain Foods outlines its sustainability strategy with a global commitment to reduce CO2 emissions and move out of coal. McCain Foods pledges to be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030

McCain Foods outlines its sustainability strategy with a global commitment to reduce CO2 emissions and move out of coal.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost 'Black Woodstock' gig series

Questlove's directorial debut uncovers lost gigs with Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone.

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A question of faith: Biden, Catholicism and the presidency

A debate over communion for the second Catholic US president renews questions of religion and politics.

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Khashoggi murder: US softens towards Saudi leader

Saudi Arabia's crown prince was shunned after the 2018 killing, but the kingdom is back in business.

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Colombia bets on privately funded Covid vaccinations

The private-sector scheme allows companies to vaccinate their Colombian staff, regardless of need.

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Australian campaign to improve education about sexual consent

Thousands of stories have emerged of Australian students sexually assaulted by fellow pupils.

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The woman giving toys a new life

Rebecca transforms people's old and unwanted dolls and then gives them away for free.

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REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.

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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

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Asian American history teaching rule in US state

Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.

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Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

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The average price of lamb has climbed to its highest point this year, but it still has a way to go to match the peaks of 2019 and 2020. Lamb on track for another strong year as the world hungers for Australian meat

The average price of lamb has climbed to its highest point this year, but it still has a way to go to match the peaks of 2019 and 2020. 

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Tokyo 2020: Roger Federer pulls out of Olympic Games

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer pulls out of the Tokyo Olympics because of a knee injury.

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Italy bus driver saves 25 children from vehicle blaze

The bus, taking the teenagers to a summer camp in northern Italy, burst into flames in a tunnel.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hollywood legend laid to rest in Hungary

The birthplace burial comes gives years after the legendary Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99.

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France receives remains of Napoleonic general from Russia

The one-legged skeleton of Charles-Étienne Gudin, who died of gangrene, was found in Russia in 2019.

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South Africa riots: What's happening and why?

The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

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Spanish TikTok star Darrechi angers many with condom remarks

Naim Darrechi, who has millions of fans, suggested he had deceived women to have unprotected sex.

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Cuba protests: Internet sheds light on anger - until it goes dark

Social media played a key role in rare protests, and the government moved quickly to restrict it.

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Queensland residents, scarred by last year's hard border, are watching anxiously to see whether another closure is imminent. 'Well what's happening with borders?': Queensland residents hanging on Premier's decision on NSW border

Queensland residents, scarred by last year's hard border, are watching anxiously to see whether another closure is imminent.

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More than 16,000 hectares of land is on the market, as the mining giants cuts ties with the region and its failed plan to mine for coal on the fertile Liverpool Plains. Chinese company Shenhua to sell huge stake in northern New South Wales food bowl

More than 16,000 hectares of land is on the market, as the mining giants cuts ties with the region and its failed plan to mine for coal on the fertile Liverpool Plains.

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Iraq: Hospital fire in Covid ward kills dozens

The fire broke out in a Covid isolation ward - reportedly after an oxygen cylinder exploded.

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US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down

The special forces commander has handed over control as the 20-year US-led mission nears its close.

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Why 'dragon of clouds' forms above wildfires

As wildfires rage across the western US, scientists report the "most extreme" fire clouds they have seen.

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In numbers: Life in Afghanistan after America leaves

How did 20 years of war between the US and the Taliban change Afghanistan?

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US heatwave: Could US and Canada see the worst wildfires yet?

The annual fire season has barely started - and there are claims that 2021 might be the worst year yet.

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Ghana's Kojo Marfo: Sell-out show for butcher-turned-painter

He's got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life's simple joys.

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The myth of India's population explosion

India's most populous state has a contentious plan for curbing population growth. But is it necessary?

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Plastic surgery booming in China despite the dangers

Young people are using social media apps to plan cosmetic procedures which don't always meet expectations.

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The Batchelor abattoir is an important asset for NT industry, so after a number of delays to its seasonal reopening musterers are relieved it is processing animals not suitable for export. Buffalo industry relieved as NT's only major meatworks reopens

The Batchelor abattoir is an important asset for NT industry, so after a number of delays to its seasonal reopening musterers are relieved it is processing animals not suitable for export.

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Texas Democrats flee state to block Republican voting law

Republicans in the state are proposing some of the most restrictive voting laws in the US.

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The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea

Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given a chance to apply for asylum.

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Why people in Eswatini are calling for change

Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy.

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Market vendors in Townsville have been without income for two weeks, after a woman who tested positive to COVID-19 visited the event. Market stallholders feel 'heartbreaking' impact weeks after Townsville COVID-19 scare

Market vendors in Townsville have been without income for two weeks, after a woman who tested positive to COVID-19 visited the event.

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France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers

Amid a surge of infections, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid.

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Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government

Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties.

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Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death

Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava.

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Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating

Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing.

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Covid-19: Dutch PM Rutte 'sorry for easing restrictions too soon'

Infection levels surged to their highest this year after most curbs were lifted three weeks ago.

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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days.

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Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest

Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest.

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Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets

Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy.

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Covid Australia: 'Graphic' vaccine advert sparks backlash

Critics say the clip of a woman gasping for air is unfair to young people who can't get a vaccine yet.

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Jaipur: Lightning strike kills 11 taking selfies in India

The incident happened when tourists were at a popular fort in India's Jaipur city.

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US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination

It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti.

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Is this a dumb fish or is Dan Guilfoyle, who's caught it three times, an extraordinary angler? The one that didn't get away: monster fish caught four times

Is this a dumb fish or is Dan Guilfoyle, who's caught it three times, an extraordinary angler?

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Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties

England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley.

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Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final

There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties.

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Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures

Thousands rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government.

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Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too.

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Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband

Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband.

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Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits

Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits.

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Wendy Mayne has had kelpies and border collies, but it is koolies leaving a lasting paw print on her heart. The understated dog winning over hearts with its affection, loyalty and can-do attitude

Wendy Mayne has had kelpies and border collies, but it is koolies leaving a lasting paw print on her heart.

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Grants help to improve young people's knowledge and understanding of mental health Improving mental health knowledge and understanding

Grants help to improve young people's knowledge and understanding of mental health

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Grants give young people a chance to explore and learn more about their future career options Learning more about future career options

Grants give young people a chance to explore and learn more about their future career options

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Grants help to share stories and embrace diversity in regional communities Tackling discrimination through sharing diverse stories

Grants help to share stories and embrace diversity in regional communities

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A community run festival bringing art, music and people together. A grant to support the cultural life of your community

A community run festival bringing art, music and people together.

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Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini for 20th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic wins his sixth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 20th men's Grand Slam by fighting back to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini.

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Virgin Galactic: Richard Branson's long, winding path to space

The BBC tracks the long, winding road to Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space (and back)

Sir Richard Branson flies to nearly 90km above the Earth in his Virgin Galactic rocket plane.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space

The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky.

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Georgia: Cameraman dies after attack at anti-Pride march

Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson reaches edge of space

Watch the moment Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached its highest altitude.

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Sir Richard Branson takes off on space flight

Sir Richard Branson's journey to the edge of space begins from Spaceport America in New Mexico.

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Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.

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Designing food for space was once the stuff of science fiction movies but scientists in South Australia are now doing just that. Scientists on a mission to feed astronauts bound for Mars

Designing food for space was once the stuff of science fiction movies but scientists in South Australia are now doing just that.

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The Wet Tropics Management Authority gives permission for local councils to use the weedkiller in the World Heritage-listed region. 'Last place on earth where it should be used': Roundup approved for use in World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics region

The Wet Tropics Management Authority gives permission for local councils to use the weedkiller in the World Heritage-listed region.

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A sawmill in SA's mid-north plants the first pine seedlings since bushfires ravaged their stocks in the Wirrabara Forest in 2014. Seedlings offer new hope for sawmill after 2014 fires destroyed trees

A sawmill in SA's mid-north plants the first pine seedlings since bushfires ravaged their stocks in the Wirrabara Forest in 2014.

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A unique university course in rural South Australia is giving Aboriginal students the opportunity to swap the classroom for time on country, and help restore former farmland into a thriving wetland. Aboriginal students help restore 300-hectare swamp site to former glory

A unique university course in rural South Australia is giving Aboriginal students the opportunity to swap the classroom for time on country, and help restore former farmland into a thriving wetland.

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When Emma Bell first became an apprentice jockey in 2017, her family of Clermont horse racing figures were initially reluctant to support her career choice, but she has been a major success. Emma Bell's racing family didn't want her to be a jockey, but now they couldn't be more proud

When Emma Bell first became an apprentice jockey in 2017, her family of Clermont horse racing figures were initially reluctant to support her career choice, but she has been a major success.

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A Western Australian farmer touched by suicide vows to donate the profits of his entire crop for the rest of his farming life to mental health charities. 'It's got to stop': Farmer to donate entire crop profit to mental health charities after mate's death

A Western Australian farmer touched by suicide vows to donate the profits of his entire crop for the rest of his farming life to mental health charities. 

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The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive

Foreigners are increasingly appearing on YouTube promoting China's narrative on issues like Xinjiang.

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Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution

Elisa Loncón, an indigenous leader, will be one of the main architects of Chile's new constitution.

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Why Canada is reforming indigenous foster care

The residential school legacy has been linked to the overrepresentation of indigenous children in care.

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'I help Indian parents talk about sex'

An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools.

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Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle

Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.

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'Flying fish' restock US lakes

Wildlife authorities in Utah have restocked lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane.

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ICYMI: A nail-biting tight rope walk and a tiny cow

Here's a summary of this week's news you might have missed.

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Martin Royds had a feral goat problem, but hated to see their bodies thrown onto landfill. He enlisted the help of a friend and is now using them to create organic fertiliser and save thousands of dollars every year. How feral goats are being used to create organic fertiliser and transform farming practice

Martin Royds had a feral goat problem, but hated to see their bodies thrown onto landfill. He enlisted the help of a friend and is now using them to create organic fertiliser and save thousands of dollars every year.

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When Nigel Downey had a massive heart attack in a shearing shed, he simply went home to bed. He doesn't want other men to make the same mistake. 'All I want to do is grow old': Transplant gives shearer permanent change of heart

When Nigel Downey had a massive heart attack in a shearing shed, he simply went home to bed. He doesn't want other men to make the same mistake.

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The federal opposition says any plan to re-direct government funding promised to Aboriginal Australians to buy water would be "incredibly paternalistic". Labor demands government deliver on water funding for First Nations in Murray-Darling Basin

The federal opposition says any plan to re-direct government funding promised to Aboriginal Australians to buy water would be "incredibly paternalistic".

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Jovenel Moïse: President's widow speaks for first time

Martine Moïse, who was injured in the attack which killed her husband, speaks for the first time.

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Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

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Designing food for space was once the stuff of science fiction movies but scientists in South Australia are now doing just that. Scientists on a mission to feed astronauts bound for Mars

Designing food for space was once the stuff of science fiction movies but scientists in South Australia are now doing just that.

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Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies

Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra.

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Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19

The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus.

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