Covid Early Symptoms Vary With Age, Gender: UK Study

Early symptoms indicating a COVID-19 infection varies between age groups and also between men and women, new UK research has found.

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Rockets Fired At Kandahar Airport In Afghanistan, 2 Hit Runway: Report

At least three rockets struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan overnight, an official told AFP on Sunday, as the Taliban pressed on with their sweeping offensive across the country.

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Pakistan Defy Rampant Pooran To Edge West Indies By 7 Runs In 2nd T20I

WI vs PAK: Pakistan took a 1-0 lead as they restrained a rampant Nicholas Pooran to register a seven-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20 International of the four-match series at the...

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German NGO Rescues Nearly 100 Migrants Overnight In Mediterranean

German NGO Sea-Watch said on Friday it had rescued nearly 100 migrants in the Mediterranean overnight, many of whom were injured, some with severe "fuel burns" - chemical burns caused by exposure to...

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Dozen Homes Destroyed, 5 Hospitalised In Greece Forest Fire

Around a dozen homes burned and five people were hospitalised with breathing problems Saturday as firefighters fought a forest fire near Patras, Greece's third largest city, authorities said.

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Thousands Protest Against COVID-19 Health Pass In France

Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government as it...

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Millions Of Americans Risk Eviction As Virus Cases Spike

Millions of Americans could find themselves homeless starting Sunday as a nationwide ban on evictions expires, against a backdrop of surging coronavirus cases and political fingerpointing.

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US Military Aids Israel-Managed Tanker Attacked Off Oman

The US Navy is assisting an Israeli-managed petroleum products tanker attacked off Oman with two crew members killed, the U.S. military said on Saturday, adding the ship was most likely hit by a drone...

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In Turkey Wildfire, Birth Of 'Miracle' Goat Defies Deadly Flames

When a wildfire spread to his village, Turkish farmer Sercan Bayat shouted at his cows to run from the flames and prayed for his own death rather than witness his animals perish.

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The X Factor: What became of the star-making hit show?

How the show that once topped viewing figures, and created big stars appears to have run its course.

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China, Australia Ramp Up Covid Curbs As Delta Variant Spreads

China and Australia ramped up Covid-19 curbs Saturday as Delta variant cases surged and tens of thousands rallied in France against restrictions designed to stop the pandemic.

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Chinese Pop Star Kris Wu Detained On Suspicion Of Rape

A number of women have spoken out online, accusing Kris Wu's staff of predatory behaviour such as inviting them to boozy karaoke parties with the star.

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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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"They Thought I Was Dead": Wife Of Haiti's Assassinated President

The wife of Haiti's murdered president, seriously wounded in the very attack that killed her husband, listened in terror as the gunmen ransacked their home, she said in her first interview since the...

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Australia's Third-Largest City Of Brisbane To Enter Covid Lockdown

Australia's third-largest city of Brisbane and other parts of Queensland state will enter a snap Covid-19 lockdown from Saturday as authorities race to contain an emerging outbreak of the Delta...

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China's Worst Coronavirus Outbreak In Months Spreads To 2 More Areas

China's worst coronavirus outbreak in months has spread to two more areas, health authorities said Saturday, including a sprawling megacity of 31 million people.

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Imelda Staunton pictured as Queen in Netflix's The Crown for first time

Staunton takes on the role played by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman for the drama's fifth series.

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Australia's Third-Largest City Of Brisbane To Enter Covid Lockdown

Australia's third-largest city of Brisbane and other parts of Queensland state will enter a snap Covid lockdown from Saturday as authorities race to contain an emerging outbreak of the Delta strain.

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6.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Peru's Sullana

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted eight kilometres east of Sullana, Peru at 17.10.19 GMT on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

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Joe Biden Says US To See New Covid Restrictions "In All Probability"

US President Joe Biden said on Friday "in all probability" new guidelines or restrictions would be imposed in the United States in response to a resurgence of Covid-19 cases.

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US Seizes Tanker Used To Deliver Oil To North Korea

The United States on Friday seized a Singapore-owned oil tanker that was used to make illegal oil deliveries to North Korea, the Justice Department said.

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Mountaineer Dies On Mont Blanc Despite Rescue Attempts

A French mountaineer died close to the summit of Mont Blanc on Friday after rescuers made several attempts to get to him in a violent storm.

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US Watchdog Rejects Blue Origin Protest Over NASA Lunar Contract

A US government watchdog on Friday sided with NASA over its decision to pick a single lunar lander provider, rejecting a protest filed by Blue Origin and defense contractor Dynetics Inc.

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World's First Commercial Re-Programmable Satellite Blasts Into Space

The world's first commercial fully re-programmable satellite lifted off from French Guiana on Friday on board an Ariane 5 rocket, ushering in a new era of more flexible communications.

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US Says Moscow Forcing It To Fire Russian Embassy Employees

The US State Department said Friday that Moscow is forcing it to lay off nearly 200 Russian employees in its Russia diplomatic missions, saying the move will constrict diplomatic efforts and embassy...

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Walmart, Disney Announce New COVID-19 Steps Amid Delta Surge

Walmart announced Friday it is again requiring some American employees to wear face masks, while Disney mandated non-union US employees get vaccinated.

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KT Tunstall on her show-halting hearing loss

The singer-songwriter has put her touring plans on hold over concerns she could become completely deaf.

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Dorset photographer shoots Star Wars Lego in cinematic style

A 34-year-old Dorset photographer is recreating cinematic sci-fi scenes using his Star Wars Lego kits.

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WHO Urges Action To Suppress Covid Before Deadlier Variants Emerge

The Delta variant of Covid-19 is a warning to the world to suppress the virus quickly before it mutates again into something even worse, the WHO said Friday.

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COVID-19 Delta Variant Not Specifically Targeting Children, Says WHO

The Delta variant of the coronavirus is not specifically targeting children, the World Health Organization said Friday.

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Indigenous Residential School Scandal Rocks Canada's Self-Image

As they learn more about their country's painful history of residential schools for indigenous children, many shocked Canadians are calling for further efforts to expose the truth as a way to move...

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Thieves Flee With "Substantial" Haul After Robbing Paris Jewellery Store

Two people armed with a Taser and tear gas robbed a Dinh Van jewellery store in central Paris on Friday before fleeing on foot, two police sources said, with one of the sources saying as much as 2...

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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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US Treasury Ordered To Hand Donald Trump's Tax Records Over To Congress

The US Justice Department ordered the Treasury on Friday to hand former president Donald Trump's tax records over to Congress, in a major break in an investigation launched into Trump's finances in...

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Shots Fired Outside Berlin Store In Germany, 4 Injured: Report

Shots were fired in a violent clash at a store car park in northern Berlin on Friday, leaving four people injured, the Berliner Zeitung reported.

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Man Gets Suspended Jail Term For Assaulting England's Medical Officer

A man was handed a suspended prison term and ordered to pay £100 ($139, 117 euros) in compensation on Friday for assaulting England's chief medical officer.

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Delta Variant Has Triggered Fourth Wave In Middle East: WHO

The World Health Organization said Thursday the Delta variant has led to a "surge" in coronavirus outbreaks triggering a "fourth wave" in the Middle East, where vaccination rates remain low.

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This Country To Offer 3rd Covid Jab For Over 60s

Israel is to start offering a third dose of Covid-19 vaccinations to people aged over 60, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced Thursday.

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"Working In Full Transparency With Israel": Pegasus Maker On Raids

Israeli government agencies on Wednesday carried "inspection" on surveillance software vendor NSO Group "to examine" security breach allegations against the company's Pegasus spyware that was alleged...

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Japan To Expand Coronavirus Emergency One Week Into Olympics

Japan's government will extend a virus state of emergency in Tokyo and impose the measure in four more regions on Friday, as cases surge a week into the pandemic-postponed Olympics.

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Ancient Sites, Sacred Snake Raise Risks For Australian Resources

Sacred sites, endangered sawfish and mythical rainbow serpents are the latest challenges confronting commodities powerhouse Australia as the nation's top mining companies meet for their biggest annual...

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Sydney Covid Cases Ease Amid Tightening Of Lockdown Rules

Sydney on Friday reported a slight easing in locally acquired cases of COVID-19 amid a further tightening of restrictions in the worst-affected suburbs, with the military summoned to help enforce...

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Antony Blinken Meets WHO Chief, Supports Probe Into Covid Origins

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in Kuwait on Wednesday where he pledged his support to the UN agency's investigation in...

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French Agency Confirms Pegasus Hack, First Government Agency To Do So

France's national cyber-security agency ANSSI has confirmed the presence of Pegasus spyware on the phones of two journalists from the country's online investigative journal Mediapart, the publication...

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MacKenzie Scott, Melinda Gates Give $40 Million To Gender Equality Groups

Philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates joined forces Thursday to give $40 million to four organizations that promote gender equality.

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World Races To Contain Delta Variant, US Steps Up Anti-Virus Plan

Governments around the world on Thursday raced to head off a surge in coronavirus cases driven by the Delta variant, with US President Joe Biden offering new incentives to vaccine holdouts and Israel...

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Saudi Arabia To Reopen To Vaccinated Tourists After 17-Month Covid Closure

Saudi Arabia announced Friday it would reopen its borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists after a 17-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the state news agency said.

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Harvey Weinstein Bid To Dismiss Two Sex Charges Fails

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's bid to have two charges of sexual assault against a woman thrown out was rejected by a Los Angeles judge Thursday.

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The Strokes debut Is This It at 20: Nudes, booze and 9/11

How the New York City band's 2001 debut album heralded "a new spirit in guitar music".

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Rapper ENNY talks sexual consent in latest track

The rising south London rapper talks about art imitating life in her new single.

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Nightclubs start asking for NHS Covid pass in England

It comes as the Lib Dems demand MPs debate their use in England amid concerns over discrimination.

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Joe Biden Steps Up Efforts To Fight Virus Surge Fueled By Delta Variant

Joe Biden on Thursday stepped up actions to combat the spread of the surging Delta variant of the coronavirus, asking every US federal worker to either declare they are fully vaccinated against...

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Floods Kill 40 In Afghanistan, 150 Missing: Officials

A rescue operation was on to find the missing people after torrential rains overwhelmed Kamdesh district in Nuristan province -- about 200 kilometres (120 miles) northeast of Kabul.

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UK's Inmarsat To Launch Low-Orbit Satellites For High-Capacity Service

Orchestra will require investment of about $100 million over five years and will eventually include 150-175 LEO satellites, Inmarsat said on Thursday.

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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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Difficult Situation For Us But We Decided To Play The Series, Says Dhawan

India stand-in captain for the Sri Lanka tour said that situations were difficult for India after Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19 but the team decided to stay back and play the series.

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3rd T20I: All-Round Sri Lanka Thrash India By 7 Wickets, Take Series 2-1

Sri Lanka vs India 3rd T20I: Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets to win three-match series 2-1.

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Russia's Nauka Space Module Faces Problem After Docking With ISS: Report

Russian astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) informed mission control in Moscow on Thursday about a problem with the new Russian Nauka module after it docked at the station a few...

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LinkedIn Allows Staff To Work Fully Remote, Removes In-Office Expectation

LinkedIn will allow employees to opt for full-time remote work or a hybrid option as offices gradually reopen, Chief People Officer Teuila Hanson told Reuters.

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China Names "Wolf Warrior" Diplomat As New Ambassador In Washington

One of China's most prominent "Wolf Warrior" diplomats was on Wednesday announced as his nation's new ambassador to the United States.

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Bill In US Congress To Bar Foreign Students From Staying After Studies

A group of US lawmakers has reintroduced legislation in the House of Representatives to eliminate a programme which allows foreign students to stay in the country for work after the completion of...

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Taliban "Normal Civilians", Not Military Outfits, Says Imran Khan: Report

The Taliban are not some military outfits but normal civilians, said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, asking how the country is supposed to hunt them down when it has three million Afghan refugees...

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Sydney Records Highest Daily Rise In Covid Cases Since Pandemic

The Covid Delta outbreak in Australia's biggest city Sydney grew by 239 cases on Thursday, the highest daily rise since the pandemic started, forcing authorities to increase police powers to shut down...

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Sponge Structures May Be Earth's Oldest Animal Life

Fossilised structures discovered in northwestern Canada may be from sponges that lived in oceans as long as 890 million years ago, making them the earliest known animal life on Earth, research showed...

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Vaccinations Alone Will Not End Sydney's Covid Lockdown: Scott Morrison

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said vaccinations alone would not bring an end to a COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney as residents of the country's largest city face another month under tough curbs...

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US Imposes Sanctions On Syrian Prisons, Officials

The United States on Wednesday said it imposed sanctions on eight prisons run by Syria's intelligence apparatus, some of which featured in graphic images by a former Syrian military photographer...

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US' Blinken Meets WHO Chief, Supports Probe Into Covid Origins

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in Kuwait on Wednesday where he pledged his support to the UN agency's investigation in...

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Dutch Unearth Roman Canal, Road Near UNESCO Heritage Sites

Dutch archaeologists said on Wednesday they have unearthed a Roman canal and road near ancient military camps that were this week listed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites.

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China Says Taliban Expected To Play 'Important' Afghan Peace Role

China told a visiting Taliban delegation on Wednesday it expected the insurgent group to play an important role in ending Afghanistan's war and rebuilding the country, the Chinese foreign ministry...

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Big Tech Companies To Allow Only Vaccinated US Employees Into Offices

Big tech companies are making it mandatory for employees in the United States to get COVID-19 vaccinations before entering campuses, as the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus drives a...

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H.E.R. on shedding her anonymity and conquering R&B

For years the singer stayed in the shadows but after Grammy and Oscar wins she's ready to be seen.

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Joe Biden Hails Deal To 'Transform' US With Infrastructure Cash Bonanza

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a deal with senators on a massive infrastructure package that would pump historic levels of federal funding into fixing US roads, bridges and waterways...

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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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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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2nd T20I: Proud Of My Boys For Good Fight, Says Shikhar Dhawan

India's stand-in captain Shikhar Dhawan said that he is proud of his team for putting up a brilliant effort in the second T20I against Sri Lanka after facing adverse circumstances.

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Google Requires Employee Vaccinations, Pushes Back Reopening

Google on Wednesday slowed its plan to get campuses back up and running, and said workers returning to offices will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Israel Approves COVID-19 Vaccines For At Risk Children Aged 5-11

Children in Israel aged five to 11 at risk of serious health complications can be vaccinated against Covid-19 as of August 1, Israeli health officials said Wednesday.

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Woman Jailed For Swapping Diamonds Worth 4.2 Million Pounds For Pebbles

A jewel thief was jailed for more than five years in Britain on Wednesday for stealing millions of pounds worth of diamonds by switching them with pebbles in a daring sleight of hand.

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Sri Lanka Beat Depleted India By 4 Wickets To Keep Series Alive

Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20I: Dhananjaya de Silva (40 runs off 34 balls) and Akila Dhanajaya (2/29) guided Sri Lanka to a 4-wicket victory in second T20I against India at Colombo on Wednesday.

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Bangladesh Evacuates 10,000 Rohingya After Landslides, Floods

Bangladesh has evacuated 10,000 Rohingya from around refugee camps on the Myanmar border after monsoon landslides and flash floods killed at least 14 people, officials said Wednesday.

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Russian Police Raid Home Of Investigative Journalist Over Slander Case

Russian police took Roman Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief of investigative media outlet The Insider, in for questioning over a slander case and searched his home on Wednesday, moves allies said were part...

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Bones Found In Pyrenees Mountains Can Be Of Missing Hiker's: Report

Human bones found in the Pyrenees mountains on the border between France and Spain could belong to a British hiker who went missing in November, a source close to the investigation said Wednesday.

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US' Antony Blinken Dials Nepal's New Prime Minister; Discusses COVID-19

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed with Nepal's new Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba the advancement of bilateral partnership, including cooperation on the fight against COVID-19 and...

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More Than 50% Of German Population Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

More than half the population of Germany is now fully vaccinated, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Wednesday, hailing "another milestone" in Europe's biggest economy's inoculation drive.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul star collapses on set of Breaking Bad spin-off

The US actor was reportedly rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after being taken ill in New Mexico.

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KT Tunstall scraps tour dates over hearing problems

The singer, who is deaf in her left ear, puts concerts on hold after her right ear develops problems.

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Taliban Delegation Visits China; Meets Foreign Minister Wang Yi

A nine-member Taliban delegation is on a two-day visit to China where they met with the foreign minister for talks on the peace process and security issues, the group's spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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World Nature Conservation Day 2021: Theme For This Year

World Nature Conservation Day 2021: The day also promotes methods and encourages people to adopt them to minimise the massive harm that humans have already caused to the environment. 

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Scottish boy plucked from obscurity stars in Indian film Mimi on Netflix

Three-year-old Jacob Smith of Aberdeen was plucked from obscurity on holiday and cast with Kriti Sanon in Mimi.

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Wu-Tang Clan album bought by Martin Shkreli sold by US government

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

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India vs New Zealand Final Most Watched Across All Series In WTC

WTC Final: New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the World Test Championship final.

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KL Rahul's Training Pics From UK Draw This Reaction From Athiya Shetty

KL Rahul posted a few pictures from his training session in England, and Athiya Shetty could not stop herself from dropping a comment.

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NASA's Hubble Telescope Finds Evidence Of Water Vapour In Jupiter's Moon

Astronomers have uncovered the first evidence of water vapour in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede by using new and archival datasets from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

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Sydney Lockdown Extended Four Weeks As Delta Surge Worsens

Sydneys month-long lockdown will be extended by at least another four weeks, with Australian authorities failing to flatten an outbreak of daily Covid-19 cases that on Wednesday surged to another...

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If US Has "Real Shooting War" It Could Be Result Of Cyber Attacks: Biden

President Joe Biden warned that if the US ended up in a "real shooting war" with a "major power" it could be the result of a significant cyber attack on the country, highlighting what Washington sees...

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Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46

Jordison was a member of the mask-wearing heavy metal band and also performed with the likes of Metallica.

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Canada Border Guards To Strike Days Ahead Of Reopening To US Tourists

Canadian border guards and customs officials voted on Tuesday to go on strike just days before fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be allowed into Canada, unions representing...

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Man Robs Iconic Parisian Jeweller Using Stand-Up Scooter As Getaway

An armed man using a stand-up scooter Tuesday robbed famed Parisian jeweller Chaumet of up to three million euros worth of jewellery in an audacious evening heist, a source close to the case said.

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US Concern Over China Nukes Buildup After New Silos Report

The Pentagon and Republican congressmen on Tuesday aired fresh concerns about China's build-up of its nuclear forces after a new report saying Beijing was building 110 more missile silos.

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Joe Biden Names Longtime Aide As European Union Envoy As Ties Grow

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated his longtime aide Mark Gitenstein as ambassador to the European Union as his administration looks to prioritize relations with the 27-nation bloc.

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Chile's Ancient Mummies Added To UN Heritage List

Chile's Chinchorro mummies, the oldest in the world to have been purposefully preserved by humans, were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on Tuesday.

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Sydney Braces For Extended COVID-19 Lockdown As Rest Of Australia Opens

Australian officials are set to extend a COVID-19 lockdown in the country's largest city, Sydney, as new cases remain stubbornly high despite a month under strict stay-home orders, while Victoria and...

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Joe Biden Accuses Russia Trying To Disrupt 2022 Elections

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused his Russian counterpart of seeking to disrupt the 2022 congressional elections by spreading "misinformation."

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Vaccinated People In High Covid-Risk Areas Of US Need To Mask Again

People vaccinated against Covid-19 in high-risk parts of the United States should resume wearing masks indoors, the top health authority said Tuesday.

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US Handed Over Seven Facilities To Afghan Military: Pentagon

US has handed over as many as 7 facilities to Afghan military, Central Command said on Tuesday, asserting that America has completed more than 95 per cent of its troop withdrawal and has entered the...

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"Terrorist Attack": Cuba Blames US After Molotov Attack At Paris Embassy

Cuba denounced the targeting of its Paris embassy on Monday as a "terrorist attack" encouraged by the United States after the building was bombarded with Molotov cocktails.

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Pfizer, AstraZeneca Vaccine Antibodies May Decline In 2-3 Months: Study

Total antibody levels start to wane six weeks after complete immunisation with Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, and can reduce by more than 50 per cent over 10 weeks, according to study published in...

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Hong Kong Court Convicts Man In First National Security Trial

A Hong Kong court convicted a man of terrorism and inciting secession on Tuesday in the first trial under a national security law imposed by China to stamp out dissent.

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Israel Defence Minister To Discuss Pegasus During France Visit: Ministry

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz will meet his French counterpart in Paris this week for talks that will include an "update" on the Pegasus spyware scandal, his office said Tuesday.

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Tesla Posts Record Profits, Elon Musk Comments On Road Bumps

Tesla Inc posted a bigger second-quarter profit than expected on Tuesday thanks to higher sales of its less-expensive electric vehicles, as it raised vehicle prices and cut costs.

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3rd ODI: Bowlers Shine As Australia Seal Series Win Against West Indies

West Indies vs Australia: Australia beat West Indies by six wickets after they bowled out the opposition for just 155 in 45.1 overs.

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Thomas Kurian, Kerala-Born Executive Behind Google Cloud's Rapid Growth

Google Cloud employees were baffled when they learned that their next boss would be Thomas Kurian, an executive who struggled to shepherd Silicon Valley mainstay Oracle Corp. into the promised land of...

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This Country Plans To Start Quarantine-Free Travel In September

Singapore aims to relax more virus curbs, including starting to allow quarantine-free travel in September, marking the first time it's set out a timeline to reopen borders that have been mostly shut...

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Melbourne To Lift Lockdown As Delta Outbreak Contained

Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown will be lifted late Tuesday, as authorities signalled a Delta variant outbreak in Australia's second-biggest city had been contained.

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South, North Korea Have Restored Once-Severed Hotline: Seoul

South and North Korea have restored their once-severed hotline and the two countries' leaders have agreed to rebuild trust and improve ties, Seoul's presidential Blue House said on Tuesday.

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Biden Announces "New Phase" In Iraq Relations, End Of "Combat Operations"

President Joe Biden opened talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi on Monday saying relations were in a "new phase" that would include the end of US combat operations in the country.

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Jeff Bezos Offers NASA $2 Billion Discount For Blue Origin Moon Lander

Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos wrote an open letter to NASA on Monday offering a $2 billion discount to allow his company to build a Moon lander.

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Five, Including Cop, Suspect, Killed In Hours-Long Standoff In California

Five people, including a policeman and a suspect, were killed in a shooting incident in Wasco, a city in central California, local authorities said Monday.

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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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"Cruelty": Britney Spears Files Plea To Replace Father In Conservatorship

Britney Spears has launched a legal bid to remove her father from a controversial guardianship controlling her finances and replace him with an independent accountant, according to court documents...

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US State Secretary Presses On Democracy On Call With Tunisia president

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday spoke by telephone with Tunisian President Kais Saied to urge respect for democracy after he sacked the government.

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'Hegemony Or Territorial Expansion Simply Not In Our DNA': China Tells US

The desire to seek hegemony or territorial expansion is "simply not in the Chinese DNA", Chine Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng told his American counterpart, Wendy Sherman, on Monday.

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World Bank To Finance Extra COVID-19 Vaccines For Poorer Nations

A new World Bank financing mechanism will allow developing countries to purchase Covid-19 vaccines collectively through the Covax facility, the scheme announced Monday.

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Germany To Warn Of Future Floods With Mobile Phone Alerts

Germany will issue mobile phone alerts in the future to inform citizens of impending dangers, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Monday after deadly floods prompted a rethink of the country's...

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Bhutan Vaccinates Most Of Its Population After Donations

Bhutan has inoculated most of its eligible population with second doses of Covid-19 vaccinations in a week, in a speedy rollout hailed by UNICEF on Monday as a "success story" for international...

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In French First, Same-Sex Protestant Pastors Get Married

France's Protestant church has celebrated its first wedding of same-sex pastors, authorities said Monday, six years after gay clergy first won the right to marry.

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Do Vaccinated People Need To Go Back To Masking? What Experts Say

With the Delta variant pushing US Covid cases back up, fully vaccinated people are wondering whether they need to start masking indoors again.

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US To Maintain "Existing Travel Restrictions" Due To Rising Delta Cases

The United States said Monday it would maintain restrictions on international travel into the country, sidestepping European pressure, as cases rise of the Covid-19 Delta variant.

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Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team

The Norway women's side were recently fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match.

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Standon Calling festival abandoned due to flooding

The music festival, which had a capacity of 15,000, was cancelled during its final day.

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China Accuses US Of Creating "Imaginary Enemy" During High-level Talks

A top Chinese diplomat took a confrontational tone on Monday in rare high-level talks with the United States, accusing it of creating an "imaginary enemy" to divert attention from domestic problems...

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Russian Navy Can Carry Out "Unpreventable Strike" If Needed: Putin

The Russian navy can detect any enemy and launch an "unpreventable strike" if needed, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, weeks after a UK warship angered Moscow by passing the Crimea peninsula.

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Russia Plans Free Trade Zone On Disputed Islands Near Japan: Reports

Russia plans to set up a special economic zone with no customs and a reduced set of taxes on a disputed chain of islands near Japan, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was quoted as saying on Monday by...

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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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Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav Called Up For India's Test Tour Of England

ENG vs IND: Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav called up for India's Test tour of England, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Avesh Khan ruled out.

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UN Warns Of "Unprecedented" Afghan Civilian Deaths From Taliban Attacks

The United Nations warned Monday that Afghanistan could see the highest number of civilian deaths in more than a decade if the Taliban's offensives across the country are not halted.

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Sri Lanka's Ruling Coalition To Hold Internal Talks To Iron Out Differences

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will hold crucial political talks on Monday for the first time aimed at ironing out differences with its constituent partner SLFP.

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US "Inventor Of Coercive Diplomacy": China

The United States is the "inventor of coercive diplomacy", China's vice foreign minister Xie Feng told U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Monday, according to a statement on the foreign...

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New Zealand To Accept ISIS-Linked Woman And Her Children

New Zealand announced Monday it would accept a woman linked to the Islamic State group and her two children, after Australia cancelled the former dual national's citizenship.

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UK Urges People to Get Healthier After Lockdown Weight Gains

The U.K. government is encouraging people to eat healthier and become more active after waistlines expanded for many during extended coronavirus lockdowns.

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$1.4 Million Apartment, Tesla, Gold Bars - Vaccine Giveaways Get Flashier

When the Covid vaccination rollout started, the biggest material prize was an Instagramable sticker. Now in Hong Kong, you could potentially score a Tesla or even an apartment in the world's...

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Stop "Demonising" China, "Change Highly Misguided Mindset": Beijing To US

Beijing urged the US to stop "demonising" China during Monday talks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, the highest-level official to visit under President Joe Biden's administration.

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Israel Slashes Gaza Fishing Zone By Half After Incendiary Balloon Fires

Israel on Sunday reduced by half the fishing zone off Gaza, defence officials said, after incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave caused fires in the Jewish state.

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Pollution Turns Argentina Lagoon Bright Pink

A lagoon in Argentina's southern Patagonia region has turned bright pink in a striking, but frightful phenomenon experts and activists blame on pollution by a chemical used to preserve prawns for...

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South Africa Has "Largely" Passed Peak Of Third Covid Wave: President

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the country had "largely" passed the peak of its third coronavirus wave and eased restrictions, including a ban on alcohol sales.

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London Cops "Dealing With Numerous Floods In The East" As Storms Roll In

Buses and cars were left stranded when roads across London flooded on Sunday, as repeated thunderstorms battered the British capital.

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US General Vows To Continue Air Strikes Supporting Afghan Troops

The United States will continue air strikes in support of Afghan forces fighting the Taliban, a top US general said Sunday, as the insurgents press on with offensives across the country.

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No Pathway To Reach Paris Agreement Goal Without G20 Leadership: UN Chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres Sunday called on the Group of Twenty (G20) countries on the issue of climate action, adding that he sees no pathway to reach Paris Agreement's 1.5 degrees Celsius goal...

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Over 3.6 Lakh Evacuated From Shanghai As City Faces Typhoon In-Fa

Typhoon In-Fa stalled traffic in Shanghai and forced the evacuation of over 3,60,000 people from coastal areas, local media reported Sunday.

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Suryakumar Yadav's Batting Is Amazing, Says Shikhar Dhawan

India stand-in captain for the Sri Lanka series Shikhar Dhawan praised Suryakumar Yadav's batting.

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1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar, Suryakumar Star In Easy India Victory

Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Suryakumar Yadav guided India to victory by 38 runs in the first T20I match against Sri Lanka at Colombo on Sunday.

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IPL 2021 To Resume With Mumbai Indians Taking On CSK On September 19

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in Dubai in the first match when Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 resumes on September 19.

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1st T20I Live: Confident India Take On Resurgent Sri Lanka In Colombo

Sri Lanka vs India T20I Live Match Score: India will look to continue their winning momentum in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.

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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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IPL 2021 To Resume With MI Taking On CSK On September 19: Report

Mumbai Indians will reportedly take on Chennai Super Kings in the first match when IPL 2021 resumes on September 19 in the UAE.

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Over 22,000 Afghan Families Flee From Kandahar, Once A Bastion Of Taliban

More than 22,000 Afghan families have fled from their homes to escape fighting in the former Taliban bastion of Kandahar, officials said Sunday, as authorities arrested four suspected insurgents over...

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"Stupid, Regret It": German Leader On Laughing At Visit To Flood-Hit Town

Germany's conservative candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor apologised on Sunday for laughing on a visit to a flood-stricken town last week, a gaffe that has hit his ratings two months...

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"Poor Choice Of Word, Apologies": UK Health Secretary After Covid Tweet

Britain's Health Secretary Sajid Javid clarified: "I was expressing gratitude that the vaccines help us fight back as a society, but it was a poor choice of word and I sincerely apologise."

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Virat Kohli And India Teammates All Smiles In "Work Done" Pic

England vs India: India skipper Virat Kohli posed with teammates Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah among others for a group pic.

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Australia Skipper Aaron Finch Ruled Out Of West Indies, Bangladesh Series

Australian captain Aaron Finch has been ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies tour and the upcoming Bangladesh tour as well due to a knee injury.

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UK Health Minister's "Don't Cower From" Covid Remark Sparks Outrage

British health minister Sajid Javid was accused of insulting coronavirus victims on Sunday after urging people to take a COVID-19 vaccine and "learn to live with, rather than cower from, this virus".

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"Purified": Japan's Hikers Return To "Revered" Mount Fuji

For a year, the peak of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji has been off-limits because of coronavirus, but now hikers are flocking back to catch the spectacular sunrise above the clouds.

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Greece's First Underwater Museum Opens Ancient World To Dive Tourists

Emerging from the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, Hans-Juergen Fercher has just returned from his fourth dive to where mounds of 2,500-year-old wine pots mark the site of an ancient...

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2nd ODI: Pooran Powers West Indies Past Australia To Series-Levelling Win

West Indies beat Australia by four wickets in the 2nd ODI to level the three-match series 1-1.

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1st Task For Afghan Forces Is To Slow Taliban's Momentum: Pentagon Chief

Taliban insurgents are gaining control of more and more territory, which the Pentagon estimated on Wednesday now extends to over half of half Afghanistan's district centers.

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Brazilians Protest Against President Bolsonaro Over Covid Response

Tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Saturday to demand the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro, who is facing increasing pressure as the pandemic exacts a devastating toll.

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France's "King Of Lighthouses" Wins UNESCO Heritage Listing

Battered by the wind and swell for 400 years and nicknamed the "king of lighthouses", France's Cordouan beacon on Saturday won recognition from UNESCO.

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Relocate 2022 Winter Olympics If China Does Not End Abuses: US Lawmakers

A group of US lawmakers has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to postpone the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and relocate the games unless China ends the ongoing "genocide" against...

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UK Will Be Exposed To Paying Pandemic Cost Risks For Decades: Report

The British government will be exposed to financial risks from its 372 billion pound pandemic spending for decades, according to lawmakers' reports on Sunday that also said more than 2 billion pounds...

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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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From lockdown animations to Snoop Dogg music video

After his homemade animations went viral, Snoop Dogg asked Peter Quinn to direct his new video.

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The Hundred: Jemimah Rodrigues Smashes 92 Off 43 In Thrilling Win

Jemimah Rodrigues slammed an unbeaten 92 off 43 balls to power her team Northern Superchargers to victory in The Hundred.

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Shikhar Dhawan Backs Suryakumar Yadav To Shine Across Formats

Sri Lanka vs India: Shikhar Dhawan lauded Suryakumar Yadav's batting and backed him to shine across three formats.

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Rock Art Hima Added As Saudi Arabia's 6th UNESCO World Heritage Site

A sixth site in Saudi Arabia has been added to UNESCO's world heritage list, the UN organisation announced on Saturday.

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Philippines Evacuates Thousands As Monsoon Rains Flood Capital Manila

Philippine authorities moved thousands of residents in the capital, Manila, out of low-lying communities on Saturday as heavy monsoon rains, compounded by a tropical storm, flooded the city and nearby...

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Sri Lanka Squad Hits Back At Criticism With Social Media Boycott

Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur ordered the national squad to stay off from social media after fans launched a campaign to boycott players following the ODI series defeat against India.

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Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav To Join India Test Squad In UK: Report

England vs India: With Shubman Gill ruled out and Ajinkya Rahane picking up a hamstring injury, Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav are set to fly to the UK to join India's Test squad.

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Windies-Australia 2nd ODI To Resume On Saturday After No New Covid Cases

The 2nd ODI between West Indies and Australia was suspended after the toss, due to a positive COVID-19 test result from a non-playing member of the West Indies squad.

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Will File Plea To See Grandchildren, Says Meghan Markle's Father: Report

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle claims he will take her and Prince Harry to court in hopes of having a relationship with grandchildren Archie Harrison and Lili...

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Pegasus Maker Says Millions Sleep Well At Night Due To Such Technologies

Israeli cybersecurity company NSO Group, maker of Pegasus, has defended itself by saying that millions of people around the world sleep well at night and walk in the streets safely due to such...

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SpaceX Lands NASA Launch Contract For Mission To Jupiter's Moon Europa

Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX was awarded a $178 million launch services contract for NASA's first mission focusing on Jupiter's icy moon Europa and whether it may host conditions suitable...

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Tech Use Against Civil Society, Journalists Concerning: US On Pegasus Row

The US has said it is against the use of spying technology on civil society, regime critics and journalists, even as it maintained that it has no particular insight into the Pegasus issue in India.

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"We Want To Do So, But...": Elon Musk's Reply On Launching Tesla In India

Tesla Inc is likely to set up a factory in India if successful with imported vehicles, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter.

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Afghan Lawmakers Voice Alarm On Air Force As US Withdrawal Nears

Afghan lawmakers on Friday voiced alarm that their air force was depleted in the face of a Taliban offensive, as they asked the United States to finalize assistance ahead of a troop withdrawal.

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China Sanctions US Citizens, Entities Over Hong Kong

Beijing announced sanctions on seven American citizens and entities Friday in response to a US advisory on deteriorating freedoms in Hong Kong, just days ahead of a visit from a senior Biden...

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Latitude festival: Magical, emotional... and a little bit frightening

Bands and fans describe the atmosphere at the UK's first full-capacity festival in the UK since 2019.

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Tramlines 2021: Fans 'making up' for missed years

The festival in Sheffield in the biggest in Europe since the lifting of most restrictions.

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Joe Biden Authorises Emergency Funds Of $100 Million For Afghan Migrants

US President Joe Biden on Friday authorized the use of up to $100 million to address migration emergencies related to the situation in Afghanistan, the White House said.

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Former Virgin Galactic CEO To Fly To Space On Next Test Flight: Report

Former chief executive officer of Virgin Galactic Holdings, George Whitesides, will fly to space on the aerospace company's next test spaceflight, CNBC reported on Friday.

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NASA Selects SpaceX For October 2024 Mission To Jupiter Moon Europa

NASA on Friday said it had selected SpaceX to launch a planned voyage to Jupiter's icy moon Europa, a huge win for Elon Musk's company as it sets its sights deeper into the solar system.

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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines: US Geological Survey

A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage.

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UN Urges China To Cooperate With WHO On 2nd Phase Of Covid Origins Probe

The United Nations Friday called on all member states, including China, to fully cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO) amid Beijing's rejection of a further probe into the origins of the...

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Facebook, YouTube Responsible For Vaccine Misinformation: White House

A White House official said: "Facebook and YouTube... are the judge, the jury and the executioner when it comes to what is going on in their platforms."

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Zimbabwe Level T20I Series As Madhevere Inspires Win Over Bangladesh

Wesley Madhevere's 73 helped Zimbabwe to beat Bangladesh by 23 runs in the second T20I.

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3rd ODI: Avishka Fernando Anchors Sri Lanka To Consolation Win vs India

Fifties from Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa guided Sri Lanka to a victory by three wickets against India in the third and final ODI at Colombo.

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Great Barrier Reef Avoids UNESCO "In Danger" Listing

Great Barrier Reef remains a vital tourist draw for Australia, which had feared an "in danger" label could deter post-pandemic visitors.

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UK Warns Of Increased Risk Of Covid Reinfection With Delta Variant

In UK, 3,692 people have been hospitalised with the Delta variant, of whom 2,152 (58.3 per cent) were unvaccinated and 843 (22.8 per cent) were fully vaccinated.

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Longer 8-Week Gap Between Pfizer Doses Boosts Antibodies, Study Finds

An interval of eight to 10 weeks between doses of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE boosts the effectiveness of the two-shot regimen compared with a shorter interval, a...

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Villagers Flee Fresh Floods In Central China As Typhoon Approaches

Villagers were evacuated over makeshift bridges Friday as floods submerged swathes of central China, following a historic deluge which claimed at least 33 lives, while a typhoon threatened to bring...

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US Moves To Drop Visa Fraud Charges Against Chinese Researcher

The U.S. Justice Department moved on Thursday to drop all charges against a Chinese researcher arrested last year over visa fraud in its "China Initiative" that aims to prevent the transfer of U.S....

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"Phenomenal Heat" And Other Climate Mysteries Are Puzzling Scientists

What worries one of the world's leading climate scientists the most?

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Sydney's Covid Outbreak A "National Emergency" As Cases Spike

Sydney's fast-growing coronavirus outbreak has become a "national emergency," state leaders said Friday, as Australia's largest city reported another record number of new infections.

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West Indies-Australia 2nd ODI Postponed At Last Minute Due To COVID-19

A positive COVID-19 test on Thursday resulted in the last-minute postponement of the scheduled second One-Day International between the West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval

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Xi Jinping Makes Rare Visit To Tibet, First Time As President

President Xi Jinping is on a rare trip to China's politically sensitive region of Tibet, state media reported Friday, the first such visit by the country's top leader in more than three decades.

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Indian-American Entrepreneur Enters California Congressional Race

An Indian-American engineer and entrepreneur has announced that she will be running for the US House of Representatives from a Congressional District in California.

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Mississippi Calls On Supreme Court To Overturn US Right To Abortion

The state of Mississippi on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the right to abortion in the United States in a legal brief added to a case set to be heard later in the year.

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US House Approves Bid To Add 8,000 Visas For At-Risk Afghans

The US House of Representatives approved a plan on Thursday to allow an extra 8,000 special immigration visas for Afghans who helped the US and are at risk of retaliation as US troops complete their...

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Amy Winehouse: Could there be new music on the way?

Ten years after her death, Amy's parents say they want fans to hear CDs of her unreleased material.

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Launched Recent Air Strikes In Afghanistan To Repel Taliban Offensive: US

The United States recently carried out air strikes as it backed the Afghan army's bid to repel a Taliban offensive, the Pentagon said Thursday, with the withdrawal of international forces from the...

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Two Chinese "Agents" Charged In US For Targeting Beijing Opponents

The US Justice Department announced Thursday the indictment of two further alleged Chinese agents for their roles in an operation targeting Beijing's opponents in the United States.

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Websites Back Up After Brief Global Outage Linked To Akamai

Many websites were briefly down in an outage sparked by a glitch in Akamai Technologies Inc's systems, the second major disruption linked to the cloud company in about a month.

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French Ex-Diplomat Saw "Potential For Misuse" Working At Pegasus Firm

Few outsiders are granted access to the ultra-secretive world of NSO Group, the Israeli maker of the Pegasus spyware at the heart of a global phone hacking scandal. Gerard Araud, a former French...

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China Rejects WHO Plan For Second Phase Of COVID-19 Origins Probe

China rejected on Thursday a World Health Organization (WHO) plan for a second phase of an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus, which includes the hypothesis it could have escaped from a...

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Morocco Files Defamation Suit Against Amnesty, French NGO Over Pegasus

Morocco has filed defamation claims against Amnesty International and a French NGO who claim its intelligence services used the Pegasus mobile phone spyware against dozens of French journalists,...

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ENG vs IND: Mayank, Vihari, Jadeja Among Runs On Final Day Of Warm-Up

England vs India: Mayank Agarwal and Hanuma Vihari put in promising displays in the final day of the warm-up game, at Durham.

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Tokyo Games: Olympics Gold Medal Winners To Get Rs 75 Lakh From IOA

Tokyo Games: The IOA has decided to award Olympics gold medal winners Rs 75 lakh, and silver medal winners will be presented Rs 40 lakh, while the bronze winners will get richer by Rs 25 lakhs.

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South Africa Lets Jailed Ex-President Jacob Zuma Attend Brother's Funeral

Former President Jacob Zuma, whose jailing this month led to South Africa's worst outbreak of violence in years, was granted compassionate leave to attend the funeral of his younger brother on...

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Why Australia's Great Barrier Reef's World Heritage Status Is At Risk

After years of climate-worsened damage to its vibrant corals, Australia's vast Great Barrier Reef could this week be added to UNESCO's list of endangered World Heritage sites.

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China's Opposition To Probe Into COVID-19 Origins "Irresponsible": US

Chinese opposition to a World Health Organization probe into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic is "irresponsible" and "dangerous," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.

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France's Emmanuel Macron Changes Phone Over Pegasus Scandal

French President Emmanuel Macron has changed his mobile phone and phone number in light of the Pegasus spyware case, a presidency official said on Thursday, in one of the first concrete actions...

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Fact-Check: Did France's Macron Ask Those Refusing Vaccine To Stay Home?

A tweet went viral on social media claiming French President Emmanuel Macron has asked those who refused the Covid vaccine to stay at home. A quick fact-check however reveals this is fake news.

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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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World Brain Day 2021: Theme, History And Significance

World Brain Day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting advocacy related to brain health. It is celebrated on July 22.

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France's Macron Calls National Security Meet To Discuss Pegasus Scandal

French President Emmanuel Macron has called a national security meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware after reports about its use in France emerged this week,...

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Australian PM Says "Sorry" For Slow Vaccine Rollout As Covid Cases Rise

Australia's prime minister on Thursday apologised for the country's glacial vaccine rollout, as Sydney recorded a record jump in new coronavirus infections.

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Chinese City Picks Through The Debris After Record Rain Kills 33

Piles of cars were strewn across a central Chinese city Thursday as shocked residents picked through the debris of a historic deluge that claimed at least 33 lives, with more heavy rain threatening...

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Suresh Raina's "I'm Also Brahmin" Remark Sparks Major Backlash On Twitter

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina drew flak on social media following one of his remarks during a commentary stint in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League.

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China's Most Direct Pushback To Probe On Corona Origin

China pushed back against the World Health Organization's call for another probe into the coronavirus's origins that includes examining whether it leaked from a lab, saying there's no evidence for the...

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Rishabh Pant Recovers From COVID-19 Infection, Joins Team Bio-Bubble

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has joined the team bio-bubble after recovering from COVID-19 ahead of the five-match Test series against England.

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China Rejects WHO Plan For Study Of Coronavirus Origin

China rejected on Thursday a World Health Organization (WHO) plan for a second phase of an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus, which includes the hypothesis it could have escaped from a...

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US Not Prepared To Track Covid Variants As Delta Mutation Spreads

There's no good place to stand inside the Pandemic Response Lab's sequencing facility in Queens, N.Y.

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Australia Cautions Covid Cases To Rise Despite Weeks-Long Lockdown

Coronavirus cases in Australia spiked again on Thursday, despite a weeks-long lockdown, with authorities warning that infections would rise more and take a toll on the economy as the country battles...

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Former Pakistani Diplomat's Daughter Noor Mukadam Murdered In Islamabad

A former Pakistani diplomat's daughter has been murdered in Islamabad, according to a media report on Wednesday.

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13 Workers Killed In Flooded Highway Tunnel In China

Rescuers have found the bodies of 10 more workers who were trapped in a flooded highway tunnel in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last week, bringing the death toll to 13, state media reported...

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Anne-Marie: I've always loved the idea of revenge

The pop star on beating anxiety, growing bored of her biggest song, and her revenge fantasies.

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French President Macron "Was Not A Target", Says Pegasus Maker NSO

An official at Israeli cybersecurity company NSO Group said Wednesday that the firm's controversial Pegasus spyware tool was not used to target French President Emmanuel Macron.

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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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Russia, Germany "Satisfied" With Progress Of Nord Stream-2 Pipeline

The Kremlin said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel had expressed their satisfaction with the near completion of the controversial Nord Stream-2...

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Taliban Seem To Have "Strategic Momentum" In Afghanistan: Top US Official

The Taliban appear to have the "strategic momentum" in their sweeping offensives across Afghanistan, but their victory is far from assured, the chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff General Mark...

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NASA's Perseverance Rover Preparing To Take First Mars Rock Samples

The Perseverance Mars rover is preparing to collect its first rock sample from the site of an ancient lake bed, as its mission to search for signs of past life begins in earnest, NASA said Wednesday.

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"I Pump But I Don't Dump": Elon Musk On Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies

Tesla founder Elon Musk said Wednesday he personally has invested in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies but that he does not manipulate or "dump" the digital currencies.

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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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Umesh Leads Bowling Display As Indians Dismiss County XI For 220 On Day 2

England vs India: Umesh Yadav's 3 for 27 and Mohammed Siraj's 2 for 32 helped the Indians bowl out County XI for 220 on Day 2 of the three-day warm-up match in Durham.

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Horror As Chinese Subway Floods - Scenes Of Despair, Devastation

A manicured hand touches the train carriage window as a brown swirl of floodwater squeezes up against the tunnel outside -- one of many scenes of desperation from an underground tragedy shared...

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J&J Shot Performs Poorly Against Delta Variant

Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid vaccine produced relatively low levels of antibodies against delta variant in a study, raising questions about how well the shot will hold up against the strain...

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Watch: Kohli, Shastri And Others Cheer As India Win Thriller In Colombo

Sri Lanka vs India: Members of India's Test squad cheered for Team India from Durham as the Shikhar Dhawan-led side sealed the ODI series with a thrilling win over Sri Lanka

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Hong Kong Police Arrest Former Apple Daily Editor-In-Chief: Report

Hong Kong police arrested the former executive editor-in-chief of the now-closed pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid on Wednesday, local media reported, the latest arrest in a national security...

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China's 'iPhone City' Relocates 1,00,000 After Floods Leave 12 Dead

Around 100,000 people have been relocated from a central Chinese city known as the world's biggest production base for iPhones, after record rainfall led to widespread floods and the death of at least...

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Nearly 2,00,000 Evacuated In Central China Flooding

Nearly 200,000 people have been evacuated from a flood-hit city in central China, local authorities said Wednesday, as dams burst and rivers bulged across Henan province under torrential rains.

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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Boycott And Israel's Warning Of "Repercussions"

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned Unilever Plc Chief Executive Officer Alan Jope that Ben & Jerry's plans to halt sales in Jewish West Bank settlements and areas of east Jerusalem will...

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"World Failing" On Covid: WHO Chief At Delayed Tokyo Olympics

The head of the World Health Organization told Olympic chiefs "the world is failing" to stop Covid-19 as the pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 sports programme got underway on Wednesday.

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In Mecca, Women Set Off On Hajj As 'Guardian' Rule Cast Aside

Bushra Shah, a 35-year-old Pakistani, says she is realising a childhood dream by making the great pilgrimage to Mecca, and under new rules she's doing it without a male "guardian".

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China Flooding "Extremely Severe": Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the deadly flooding in central China's Henan province "extremely severe", state media reported Wednesday, as dams burst and rivers swelled beyond embankments.

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"Time For Unity And Stability" Haiti Appoints New PM Ariel Henry

Haiti's government on Tuesday formally appointed Ariel Henry as prime minister, nearly two weeks after President Jovenel Moise was gunned down in a murder plot that likely extends far beyond the...

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AJ Tracey, Headie One and Pa Salieu lead GRM Daily Rated awards

The three rappers have four nominations apiece, while Little Simz is up for best female artist.

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"I May Be Boring But"...: Biden As He Completes 6 Months At White House

In a speech earlier this month, US President Joe Biden slipped a phrase into a major address on infrastructure spending with a bit of a laugh, calling it a "boring speech" but "an important speech."

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Australia, Under Lockdown, Sees Jump In Covid Cases

Australia's two largest states reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, a blow to hopes that lockdown orders would be lifted with more than half the country's population under...

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3rd T20I: Adil Rashid Stars As England Beat Pakistan To Clinch Series

Adil Rashid took a career-best haul before England just did enough in a nervous chase to seal a thrilling and series-clinching three-wicket win over Pakistan in a Twenty20 decider at Old Trafford on...

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Passengers Trapped Inside Train Amid Severe Floods In China, 12 Killed

Twelve people died after torrential rains flooded the subway in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, authorities said Wednesday, as shocking images of passengers struggling against neck-high water...

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Lee Child: Why Forsyth's Day Of The Jackal was a game-changer for thrillers

The Jack Reacher novelist explains the huge influence of Frederick Forsyth's first thriller.

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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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Rahul Dravid's Belief In My Batting Inspired Me To Perform: Deepak Chahar

Sri Lanka vs India: Deepak Chahar said that coach Rahul Dravid's belief in his batting inspired him to produce a match-winning knock for his team.

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"Tremendous Knocks": Kohli Leads Praise As India Pull Off Great Win

Sri Lanka vs India: Virat Kohli took to social media to hail Deepak Chahar and Suryakumar Yadav for their superb displays during the visiting side's win in the second ODI.

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Deepak Chahar Scripts India's Series-Sealing Win Over Sri Lanka

Half centuries from Deepak Chahar and Suryakumar Yadav helped India to register a 3-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI.

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ENG vs IND: Rahul Gears Up For Series With Fine Hundred In Warm-Up Game

England vs India: KL Rahul scored a fine century on Day 1 of the warm-up game against Select County XI on Tuesday.

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Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal Defies Pain To Set Up ODI Whitewash

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI: Tamim Iqbal's 112 set-up a five-wicket victory for Bangladesh and a 3-0 series sweep in Harare on Tuesday.

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Ed Sheeran to give free concert to 700 fans in Coventry

The gig in August marks the "grand opening" of the HMV Empire which moved to a new site in the city.

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English Cricket's Future Up For Grabs As The Hundred Launches

The Hundred: The Oval Invincibles will take on the Manchester Originals at the Oval in south London on Wednesday in a standalone women's match of The Hundred, a brand new 100 balls per side format.

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Why Is Pegasus In The Spotlight Again And What Makes It So Powerful?

Nearly two years after it first came to light that a sophisticated spyware developed by an Israeli firm could take over the control of mobile phones without the knowledge of the owner, the Pegasus...

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Twitter Temporarily Blocks US Republican Greene For COVID-19 Posts

Twitter Inc on Monday said it temporarily suspended Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for tweets which violated the social media's misinformation policy on COVID-19.

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China Shows Pak Who's Boss, Sends Investigators To Study Blast

China on Saturday said it has sent investigators to Pakistan to probe an explosion on a bus that killed 12 people including nine Chinese nationals, calling the blast a "terrorist attack".

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Jeff Bezos Will Fly To Space Today. Here's All You Need To Know

Two decades after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos established space company Blue Origin, the world's richest man is set to create history today.

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Alex Carey To Captain Australia In 1st ODI vs Windies In Finch's Absence

Alex Carey has been named Australia's stand-in captain with Aaron Finch out injured and regular vice-captain Pat Cummins not in the squad for the series against the West Indies.

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Australia's COVID-19 Lockdowns Expand As Delta Variant Spreads

A third Australian state announced lockdown rules on Tuesday to combat the COVID-19 Delta variant spread, with South Australia entering week-long restrictions, joining an extended lockdown in Victoria...

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China Reports Spike In New Coronavirus Cases On Border With Myanmar

China on Tuesday reported the highest daily tally of new confirmed COVID-19 cases since January, driven by a surge in imported infections in Yunnan province, where cases are spilling over from an...

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Bored Ex-Lehman Trader Builds $ 6.7 Billion Fortune With A Hot App

Nikolay Storonsky took seven years to finally quit investment banking, working at Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse Group AG during his 20s before exiting the industry in 2013.

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Suspected Rocket Attack On Afghan Presidential Palace: Report

At least three rockets landed Tuesday in the Afghan capital ahead of a speech by President Ashraf Ghani marking the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, the interior ministry said.

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Tabraiz Shamsi Spins South Africa To Victory Against Ireland In 1st T20I

Tabraiz Shamsi picked up four wickets as South Africa beat Ireland by 33 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

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Man Who Breached Senate Chamber During Capitol Riots Gets 8-Months Jail

A Florida man who breached the US Senate chamber during the violent January 6 Capitol riots was jailed for eight months Monday, in the closely-watched first sentencing hearing for someone convicted of...

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Caught Between China And US, Asian Countries Stockpile Powerful Missiles

Asia is sliding into a dangerous arms race as smaller nations that once stayed on the sidelines build arsenals of advanced long-range missiles, following in the footsteps of powerhouses China and the...

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World Bank Deployed $157 Billion To Fight Pandemic In 15 Months

In its largest-ever crisis response, the World Bank has deployed over USD 157 billion to fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, economic and social fronts over the last 15 months.

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"Malicious Smear": China On Claims Of Massive Hack Of Microsoft Servers

Chinese authorities denied carrying out a massive hack of key Microsoft servers Tuesday, with the Chinese embassy in New Zealand describing the allegations made by US allies as "totally groundless and...

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Amazon Magnate Jeff Bezos Ready To Ride His Own Rocket To Space

The wealthiest man on the planet Jeff Bezos will ride his own rocket to outer space on Tuesday, a key moment for a fledgling industry seeking to make the final frontier accessible to elite tourists.

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Joe Biden Meets Jordan's King Abdullah To Discuss Middle East Issues

US President Joe Biden held Oval Office talks on Monday with Jordan's King Abdullah, a key US ally in a volatile region, in the first of three face-to-face meetings expected soon with Middle East...

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UK PM Didn't Want Lockdown As Only Elderly Were Dying, His Ex-Aide Says

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not prepared to impose lockdown restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 to save the elderly and denied the National Health Service would be overwhelmed,...

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US Issues "Do Not Travel" Advisory For UK Amid Rise In COVID-19 Cases

The US State Department and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) both issued on Monday their highest warnings against travel to the United Kingdom because of a rising number of...

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"Not In Battle With Facebook": Joe Biden Backtracks On Covid Remark

US President Joe Biden on Monday toned down his comments about Facebook after accusing it of "killing people" by not stopping Covid vaccine misinformation, but he still urged the world's largest...

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Britain's Prince Harry To Publish "Intimate" Memoir

Britain's Prince Harry is penning an intimate and honest memoir that will expose the "mistakes" and "lessons learned" across his life, publisher Penguin Random House said Monday.

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Canada To Open Border To Vaccinated Americans From August 9

Fully vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents will be allowed to cross the border into Canada for non-essential travel from August 9 without any quarantine requirements, the government in...

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"Pingdemic Chaos" Mars Boris Johnson's Big Day Of Ending UK Covid Curbs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's 'freedom day' ending over a year of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in England was marred on Monday by surging infections, warnings of supermarket shortages and his own...

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Sir Kenneth Branagh: The Browning Version cancelled due to Covid-enforced absences

The Browning Version was due to open in west London next month, with proceeds going to Rada.

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England nightclubs reopen: Cheers and celebrations as clubbers return for first night out

For some revellers in Leeds, this was the first time they'd ever been to a nightclub.

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'I Want To Dance': London Clubbers Cheer End Of COVID-19 Restrictions

London clubbers on Monday flocked to one of the first rule-free live music events since the pandemic began last year, dancing through the night and rejoicing in human interaction as England lifted...

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Joe Biden To Host Jordan's King Abdullah For Middle East Talks

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday will host Jordan's King Abdullah, a key U.S. ally in a volatile region, in what will be the first of three face-to-face meetings with leaders from the Middle East...

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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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Ishan Kishan Told His Teammates He Was Going To Hit First Ball For A Six

Ishan Kishan revealed that he had already told his teammates that he was going to hit his first ball for a six in his ODI debut against Sri Lanka.

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Japan Court Jails US Father-Son In Nissan's Carlos Ghosn Escape Case

A Japan court on Monday sentenced an American father-son duo who helped former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn flee the country to between 20 months and two years in prison.

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UK's Boris Johnson Reverses Plan To Skip Quarantine After Covid Exposure

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak will both self-isolate in line with national guidance, abandoning heavily criticised plans to take part in a pilot scheme that...

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Afghanistan Recalling Ambassador, Senior Diplomats ''Regrettable'': Pak

Pakistan has termed as "unfortunate and regrettable" Afghanistan's decision to recall its ambassador and other senior diplomats from Islamabad after the alleged abduction and torture of the daughter...

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Melbourne Extends Lockdown As Australia Fails To Stop Outbreak

Australia's two largest cities are set to stay under tight Covid-19 restrictions as Melbourne on Monday extended a five-day snap lockdown designed to curb a virulent outbreak.

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50,000 Phone Numbers Worldwide On List Linked To Israeli Spyware: Reports

An Israeli firm accused of supplying spyware to governments has been linked to a list of 50,000 smartphone numbers, including those of activists, journalists, business executives and politicians...

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Nightclubs reopening: The problems the industry faces because of Covid

Figures given to Radio 1 Newsbeat show a quarter of clubs have closed in the past six years.

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British Commentator To Be Deported From Australia Over Quarantine Breach

Australia will deport controversial British commentator Katie Hopkins after she admitted breaching the country's quarantine rules, Australia's minister for home affairs said on Monday.

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"We Share Inputs, Back Each Other": Kuldeep Yadav On Bowling With Chahal

Sri Lanka vs India: Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal bowled in tandem for the first time in years in the 1st ODI and the former spoke about their bond and why they work well together.

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Covid Restrictions Lifted In England, Scientists Warn Of Surge In Cases

The British government on Monday lifted pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all social distancing in a step slammed by scientists and opposition parties as a dangerous leap into...

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Major US Wildfire In Oregon Spreads, More People Evacuated

With oppressively hot, dry weather looming over much of the Western US and Canada on Sunday, the enormous Bootleg Fire in Oregon grew again and authorities ordered new evacuations.

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2nd T20I: Buttler, Mahmood Shine As England Beat Pakistan To Level Series

Jos Buttler's 59-run knock and Saqib Mahmood's three-wicket haul helped England defeat Pakistan by 45 runs in the second T20I of the three-match series at Headingley on Sunday.

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Rise Of Covid Cases Among Unvaccinated Concerning: Indian-American Doctor

America's Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy on Sunday expressed concern over the "significant increase" in COVID-19 cases in the US, especially among the unvaccinated population, urging people to get...

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SL vs IND: Shaw, Kishan Finished Game In First 15 Overs Only, Says Dhawan

Sri Lanka vs India: Shikhar Dhawan hailed Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan for their displays in the visitors' first ODI win, at Colombo.

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Shakib Stars For Bangladesh After Taylor's Bizarre Dismissal

Shakib Al Hasan's 96 not out guided Bangladesh to a three-wicket victory in the second One Day International against Zimbabwe.

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Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba Wins Vote Of Confidence In Parliament

Nepal's new Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Sunday comfortably won a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives, ensuring continuity of the twice dissolved lower house of Parliament for...

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1st ODI: Dhawan, Ishan Kishan Star As India Thrash Sri Lanka By 7 Wickets

Sri Lanka vs India: Shikhar Dhawan and Ishan Kishan put in talismanic displays to help the visitors seal a win in the first ODI, at Colombo.

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Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career

The singer says the arrangement controlling her personal and financial affairs has "killed my dreams".

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Covid: Pioneering opera director Sir Graham Vick dies

Sir Graham, who founded Birmingham Opera Company, died of Covid "complications", it is announced.

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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Remembers Nelson Mandela In Special Video

Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to share a special video, remembering his meetings with Nelson Mandela.

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German Chancellor To Visit Flood-Affected Areas As Death Count Tops 180

Chancellor Angela Merkel is to visit flood-ravaged areas in Germany on Sunday to survey the damage and meet survivors, after days of extreme downpours in western Europe left at least 183 people dead...

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1st ODI Live: New-Look India Take On Sri Lanka With Eye On T20 World Cup

India vs Sri Lanka ODI Live Match Score: India take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Sunday.

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UK's Boris Johnson Exposed To COVID-19, To Self-Isolate When Not Working

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunak will be limited to working from their offices and subject to daily COVID-19 testing after being identified as a contact of...

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Elizabeth Gaskell: The Victorian author feeling the Bridgerton effect

Experts say the success of period dramas online has brought Elizabeth Gaskell a new audience.

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Watch: English County Team's Great Gesture To Not Run Out Injured Batsman

Yorkshire, led by Joe Root, decided to not run out Lancashire's Steven Croft after the latter had collapsed with an injury while completing a run.

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Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba Set To Seek Vote Of Confidence: Reports

Nepal's new Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to face a vote of confidence in the reinstated lower House of parliament on Sunday, according to media reports.

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Nelson Mandela International Day 2021: History, Theme And Significance

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on July 18 and is also known as Mandela Day. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was the former president of South Africa.

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Flood Death Count Rises To 156 In Germany, 183 For Europe

The number of deaths from devastating floods has risen to 156 in Germany, police said Sunday morning, bringing the total to at least 183 fatalities from the disaster in western Europe.

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4 Shot Outside Baseball Stadium In US Capital

Four people were shot outside a baseball stadium crowded with thousands of spectators in the US capital on Saturday, causing the game to be abruptly halted as spectators were ushered out.

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Earth's Richest Man Jeff Bezos To Blast Off Into Space On Tuesday

Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, is set to join the astronaut club Tuesday on the first crewed launch by Blue Origin, another key moment in a big month for the fledgling space tourism...

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Cannes 2021 Winners List: Who Won What

The Cannes film festival ended Saturday in the south of France with the awarding of its top prize, the Palme d'Or.

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British Ministers Decide Against Mass Covid Vaccination For Teens: Report

Britain has opted against mass COVID-19 vaccinations for all children and teenagers, with ministers instead preparing to offer doses to vulnerable 12 to 15-year-olds and those about to turn 18, the...

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US Accuses Iran Of Trying To Deflect Blame For Nuclear Talks Impasse

The United States on Saturday accused Tehran of an "outrageous" effort to deflect blame for the impasse in Iran nuclear talks and denied that any agreement had been reached on a prisoner swap.

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Hundreds Evacuated After Wildfire In Spain's Costa Brava

Firefighters used water-carrying planes on Saturday as they battled to control a wildfire in Spain's Costa Brava region that has forced 350 people to be evacuated from their homes, the regional fire...

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Facebook Says It Should Not Be Blamed For US Failing To Meet Vaccine Goal

Facebook on Saturday defended itself against US President Joe Biden's assertion that the social media platform is "killing people" by allowing misinformation about coronavirus vaccines to proliferate,...

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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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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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US Might "Still Have Polio" If Media Had Opposed Vaccine: Top Scientist

Top US scientist Anthony Fauci on Saturday blasted commentators who sound an anti-vaccination theme, saying America might still be battling smallpox and polio if today's kind of misinformation existed...

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Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Streaming

Sri Lanka vs India: Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India will look to test out different combinations as they take on Sri Lanka in the ODI series opener in Colombo on Sunday.

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Rohit Sharma's Tweet In Hindi Sends Fans Into A Frenzy

England vs India: Rohit Sharma took to Instagram to give fans a sneak peek into his training session at Durham.

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France To Require 24-Hour Negative Covid Test For Some European Arrivals

French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday that France would reinforce restrictions on travellers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in COVID-19 cases.

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Pilgrims Arrive In Mecca For Second Pandemic Hajj

Pilgrims began arriving in the holy city of Mecca on Saturday for the second downsized hajj staged during the coronavirus pandemic, circling Islam's holiest site in masks and on distanced paths.

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Watch: Fabian Allen's Wonder Catch Against Australia Is One For The Ages

West Indies vs Australia: West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen took a remarkable one-handed diving catch to dismiss Australia captain Aaron Finch.

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Moon "Wobble", Climate Change Seen As Driving Coastal Flooding In 2030s

US coastlines will face increasing flooding in the mid-2030s thanks to a regular lunar cycle that will magnify rising sea levels caused by climate change, according to research led by NASA scientists.

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"Chutti Khatam. Ab Kaam Shuru": Rohit Sharma Shares Training Pics

England vs India: Rohit Sharma was all smiles as he returned to training on Friday after a three-week break following the WTC final.

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West Indies Beat Australia By 16 Runs In Final T20I, Win Series 4-1

Evin Lewis was at his rampaging best with an innings of 79 in setting the West Indies on their way to a 16-run victory over Australia in the final T20l of their five-match series.

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World Day For International Justice 2021: Celebration And Quotes

World Day for International Justice 2021: The theme for the celebration of this year's World Day of International Justice is "A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy."

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International Justice Day 2021: Know This Year's Theme And Purpose

World Day for International Justice 2021: The celebration is an effort to bring together people who aid in preventing crime that threatens peace, safety and well-being.

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David Bowie album artwork on sale in Shropshire auction

The collection belongs to artist Edward Bell who designed covers for the musician's records.

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"Flood Of Death": Over 120 Killed In Europe, Most Of Them In Germany

Devastating floods have torn through entire villages and killed at least 128 people in Europe, most of them in western Germany where stunned emergency services were still combing the wreckage on...

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Livingstone's Record Ton In Vain As Pakistan Beat England In 1st T20I

Liam Livingstone smashed England's quickest century in a T20I and the fifth fastest of all-time, but it wasn't enough to prevent Pakistan going 1-0 up in the 3-match series.

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After Conquering Earth, Jeff Bezos Eyes New Frontier In Space

Jeff Bezos sets his sights on a new frontier in space in the coming days after building a gargantuan business empire which has in many ways conquered the Earth.

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Joe Biden To Host Iraqi PM At White House On July 26

President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi to the White House this month, his office said Friday.

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Sydney Tightens Lockdown As Australia's Covid Cases Rise

The Australian city of Sydney on Saturday ordered a shutdown of building sites, banned non-essential retail and threatened fines for employers who make staff come into the office as new COVID-19 cases...

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Biz Markie, Rapper Known For "Just A Friend," Dies At 57

Innovative American rapper, DJ and producer Biz Markie, whose hit "Just a Friend" climbed the charts in 1989, died on Friday, aged 57, according to media reports.

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Social Media Misinformation On Covid "Killing People": Joe Biden

The White House is turning up the pressure on social media companies to weed out what officials say is widely spread misinformation on coronavirus vaccinations.

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Stephen Fretwell: 'Gavin and Stacey song was as good as a part-time job'

Stephen Fretwell on his hit TV show theme tune and why his 13-year music hiatus has come to an end.

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Row brewing in Scotland over of privatising Channel 4

Some Scottish production companies fear a privatised channel would spend less money and support fewer jobs in Scotland.

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Cricket Association Of Bengal Set To Launch Biometric Code For Players

The Cricket Association of Bengal have decided to make a fool-proof system, with a zero tolerance policy on document fraud.

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3rd ODI: South Africa Beat Ireland By 70 Runs As Series Ends 1-1

Janneman Malan and Quinton de Kock scored centuries in a 225-run opening partnership as South Africa beat Ireland despite Simi Singh's fighting hundred.

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Food Queues, Buildings On Fire: Satellite Images Of South Africa Violence

Maxar Technologies has been collecting new satellite imagery of South Africa that shows the scale and intensity of the recent violence and looting that occurred in multiple cities, including Durban...

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WHO Eyes China Lab "Audits" In Next Phase Of Covid Origin Probe

The World Health Organization on Friday said the second stage of an investigation into the origins of coronavirus should include further studies in China and lab "audits".

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Cannes Film Festival 2021 highlights: Sun, stars and saliva

A-listers flocked to the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet, despite the pandemic.

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South Africa Unrest Was "Planned": President Cyril Ramaphosa

The deadly violence that has rocked South Africa for the past week was planned, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday, as authorities said they had identified 12 suspects.

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Sex Pistols in legal dispute over Danny Boyle's new TV series

Steve Jones and Paul Cook sue John Lydon over the use of the band's songs in Danny Boyle's Pistol.

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Indiana Jones scenes filmed in Glasgow city centre

Filming is in full swing in Glasgow city centre for the new Indiana Jones movie.

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera Ruled Out Of ODI, T20I Series Against India

Sri Lanka vs India: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that wicket-keeper batsman Kusal Perera and pacer Binura Fernando will not be available for the ODI and the T20I series against India owing to...

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Afghanistan Forces Fighting To Retake Key Pakistan Border Crossing

Afghan forces clashed Friday with Taliban fighters in Spin Boldak after launching an operation to retake the key border crossing with Pakistan, as regional capitals stepped up efforts to get the...

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England's Covid Crisis Could Return Quickly: Chief Medical Officer

England's coronavirus crisis could return again surprisingly quickly and the country is not yet out of the woods, chief medical officer Chris Whitty said on Thursday ahead of the lifting of legal...

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"Impossible To Wear Mask All The Time": Ganguly On Pant Testing Positive

England vs India: Reacting to Rishabh Pant testing positive for coronavirus, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said "it's physically impossible to wear mask all the time".

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India Halted Global Vaccine Supply Due To Domestic Virus Surge: US Agency

India pulled back its supply of vaccines to the rest of the world after the second wave of pandemic hit the country, resulting in acute global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, the Biden Administration...

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Half Of Covid Patients In Hospital Develop Health Complication: Study

One in two people hospitalized with COVID-19 develop another health complication, a UK study showed, in the broadest look yet at what happens to those sick enough to need inpatient treatment.

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Delta Variant Engulfs These Asian Countries With Fastest-Growing Deaths

Southeast Asia is emerging as a battlefield for one of the worlds worst COVID-19 outbreaks, due to the fast-spreading Delta variant and the slow rollout of vaccines.

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Australia Races To Stem COVID-19 Outbreaks In Sydney, Melbourne

Australian officials urged people to obey lockdown measures that cover around 40% of the country's population as an outbreak of the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant again picked up pace on...

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Canada May Allow Fully Vaccinated Travellers By Early Sep: Justin Trudeau

Canada may permit fully vaccinated travellers into the country by early September, the country's prime minister said on Thursday, if the current trend in vaccination rate and public health conditions...

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Eiffel Tower To Reopen After Record 9-Month Closure Due To Covid

The Eiffel Tower is to reopen to visitors on Friday for the first time in nine months following its longest closure since World War II.

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Indian-American Seema Nanda Is New Solicitor For US Labour Department

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American civil rights lawyer Seema Nanda as the solicitor for the Department of Labour.

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Clubhouse In A Conflict Zone: Afghans Confront Taliban On Audio App

As war rages across the countryside, young Afghans are plugging in their earphones and logging into audio-based app Clubhouse to argue with the Taliban and pitch counter-offensive tactics.

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Chartered Flights, "Visa Purgatory" As Students Try To Reach US Colleges

Students from around the world are eager to study at U.S. colleges in the upcoming fall semester after the Covid-19 pandemic confined many of them to their home countries and left some attending...

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Angela Merkel Meets Joe Biden, Hails US-German Ties

Angela Merkel was the first European leader invited by Joe Biden to Washington.

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Texas Shooting Leaves 1 Cop Dead, 3 Wounded

The shooting erupted in Levelland, which is about 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of the city of Lubbock, a Lubbock newspaper reported.

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James Norton: 'Making Nowhere Special made me sob and want children'

The Grantchester actor on the emotional toll of playing a dying father and why he doesn't mind fame.

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On the tenth anniversary of her death a new film about Amy Winehouse is being released

A new Amy Winehouse film, narrated by her mum, is being released on the tenth anniversary of her death.

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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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England And Wales Cricket Board Chief Defends Relaxation In Bio-Bubble

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison said Thursday the board gave relaxations in bio-bubble for England cricketers keeping in mind their mental health and welfare.

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Lisa Shaw death: Husband calls for vaccine choice

Lisa Shaw's widower wants people to have the choice of which Covid-19 vaccine they get.

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"We're In Early Stages Of Third Wave", Warns WHO Amid Delta Surge: Report

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday warned the world about the 'early stages' of COVID-19 third wave amid Delta surge.

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China Weighs Risk And Reward In A Taliban-Led Afghanistan

The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and seemingly unstoppable march of the Taliban opens a strategic door to China that is laden with both risk and opportunity.

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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 black TikTok creators have gone on strike

Backlash for "cultural appropriation" on the video-making app may mean no viral dances for a while.

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Several People Missing In Germany As Houses Collapse In Heavy Rain

Heavy rain and once-in-a-generation floods on Wednesday night caused the collapse of six houses in Germany's western state of Rhineland-Palatinate, leaving several people missing and many stranded on...

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Danni Wyatt Guides England Women To T20I Series Win Over India Women

Danni Wyatt smashed an unbeaten 89 off only 56 balls to overshadow an elegant 70 by Smriti Mandhana as England Women claimed an easy eight-wicket win over India Women in the third T20I to wrap up the...

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'Freedom Day' Or 'Anxiety Day'? England To End COVID-19 Curbs

As England's so-called "freedom day" draws near, excitement at the impending end of COVID-19 restrictions is tempered by worries of rising cases and downright fear among the vulnerable.

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Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo's Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks

In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon.

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Australian Covid Outbreak Threatens Melbourne, Sydney Stabilises

Australian authorities reported a slowdown in new COVID-19 cases in Sydney on Thursday, as the country's largest city endures an extended lockdown to suppress the country's worst outbreak of this year...

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Covid Cluster At Japan Hotel Hosting Brazilian Olympians

At least eight staff at a Japanese hotel hosting Brazil's Olympic judo team have tested positive for coronavirus, local officials said Thursday.

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Meghan Markle To Make Animated Adventure Series For Netflix

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and wife of Britain's Prince Harry, is to produce an animated adventure series for Netflix about a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by historical female figures, her...

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"Perfect Storm...": UN Warns Against Fall In Childhood Vaccination

And the sharp decline in routine vaccinations comes as many countries have begun loosening restrictions even as the pandemic is far from over.

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French Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Protest Against Covid Rules

Police in Paris fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators on Wednesday, as 19,000 people protested throughout France over new coronavirus restrictions.

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Indian Cricketer Tests Covid Positive In England: Report

One of the 23 Indian cricketers in the ongoing tour of England has tested positive for COVID-19 during the 20-day break and will not be travelling with the team to Durham on Thursday.

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J&J Recalls Two Sunscreens After Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In Sprays

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure.

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Desperate Search For Oxygen In Myanmar As Latest Covid Wave Hits

Residents across Myanmar's biggest city are defying a military curfew in a desperate search for oxygen to keep their loved ones breathing as a new coronavirus wave crashes over the coup-wracked...

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Singapore Sees Most Covid Cases In 10 Months After Karaoke Cluster

Singapore reported its highest number of local coronavirus cases in 10 months on Wednesday, after the discovery of a cluster among hostesses and customers of KTV karaoke lounges.

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US Senate Passes Bill To Ban All Products From China's Xinjiang

The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Wednesday to ban the import of products from China's Xinjiang region, the latest effort in Washington to punish Beijing for what U.S. officials say is an ongoing...

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Britney Spears Wins Right To New Lawyer In Battle To Remove Dad

Britney Spears, three weeks ago, pleaded with a judge to free her from the years-long conservatorship.

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MPs call for 'complete reset' of music streaming to ensure fair pay for artists

The music industry is weighted against artists, who see "pitiful returns" from streaming, MPs say.

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Debbie Harry on Blondie's 'monumental' Cuba trip and her reunion demands

The star recalls two historic concerts in Havana, and reveals her demand before reforming Blondie.

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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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Jeff Bezos Gives Record $200 Million Donation To Smithsonian

Jeff Bezos will donate $200 million to the Smithsonian, the largest gift in the history of the institute.

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Afghanistan Troop Pullout A "Mistake": Former US President George W. Bush

Former US president George W. Bush on Wednesday criticised the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan and said civilians were being left to be "slaughtered" by the Taliban.

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Single Dose Of Sputnik V Vaccine Triggers Strong Antibody Response: Study

A single dose of the Sputnik V vaccine may be enough to elicit strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in already infected people, according to a study.

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India Captain Shikhar Dhawan Wants To Keep Everyone "Together And Happy"

India captain Shikhar Dhawan expressed his thoughts on being the lead role and said that he wants to keep everyone together and happy.

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BBL Draft Postponed Again, Schedule Reveals Ashes "Mega Days"

Big Bash League: The BBL draft for overseas has been postponed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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United Arab Emirates Inaugurates Embassy In Tel Aviv

The United Arab Emirates opened its embassy in Israel on Wednesday, with Israel's president attending the flag-raising ceremony.

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Singapore Unveils One Of The World's Biggest Floating Solar Panel Farms

Singapore unveiled on Wednesday one of the world's largest floating solar panel farms, spanning an area equivalent to 45 football fields and producing enough electricity to power the island's five...

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Pakistan Bus Blast Kills 8, Including 6 Chinese Nationals: Report

At least eight people, including at least six Chinese nationals and one Pakistani soldier, were killed in a blast targeting a bus in a remote region of northern Pakistan on Wednesday, multiple sources...

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Britain's MI5 Spy Chief Says: Beware Of Russian And Chinese Agents

Britain's top domestic spymaster cautioned the population on Wednesday to treat the threat of spying from Russia and China as vigilantly as terrorism, warning that foreign spies were seeking to steal...

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"Abusive" Guardianship: Britney Spears Legal Battle Heads Back To Court

Three weeks after Britney Spears sensationally called for an end to her "abusive" guardianship, the pop singer's legal battle returns to court Wednesday in Los Angeles.

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UK To Work With Taliban If It Comes To Power, Says Ben Wallace: Report

Britain will work with the Taliban should they enter the government in Afghanistan, British Defence Minister Ben Wallace told the Daily Telegraph in an interview published on Tuesday.

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Taliban Capture Key Afghan Border Crossing With Pakistan: Official

The Taliban said Wednesday they had captured the strategic border crossing of Spin Boldak along the frontier with Pakistan, continuing sweeping gains made since foreign forces stepped up their...

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Rashford mural artist: 'Incredible how people have come together'

Street artist Akse, who has repaired his Rashford mural, says local people have united to show their support.

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Indonesia's Covid Cases Surge Past India, Marking New Covid Epicenter

Indonesia surpassed India's daily Covid-19 case numbers, marking a new Asian virus epicenter as the spread of the highly-contagious delta variant drives up infections in Southeast Asia's largest...

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Antony Blinken Calls On Southeast Asian Nations To Take Action On Myanmar

The United States has "deep concerns" about the military coup in Myanmar and called on Southeast Asian nations to take action to end violence and restore democracy in the country, Secretary of State...

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2nd ODI: Andy Balbirnie Stars In Landmark Ireland Win Over South Africa

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie led from the front with a hundred as his side beat South Africa for the first time in a one-day international with a 43-run success at Malahide on Tuesday.

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Final Death Count In China Hotel Collapse Is 17

Nine more people have been confirmed dead in the collapse of a budget hotel in eastern China, bringing the final toll to 17, as state media on Wednesday announced the end of search and recovery...

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Singapore Says Cruise Ship Returns After Suspected COVID-19 Case

Singapore's tourism board said on Wednesday a cruise ship operated by Genting Cruise Lines on a so-called cruise to nowhere had returned to the city-state after a 40-year-old passenger was suspected...

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James Vince Century Helps England To ODI Series Sweep vs Pakistan

James Vince hit a maiden one-day international century and Lewis Gregory made 77 as a new-look England beat Pakistan by three wickets at Edgbaston on Tuesday to complete a remarkable 3-0 series clean...

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