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Coronavirus: Six months that changed our world

A look back at how Covid-19 has swept the globe and altered the world in the course of six months.

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Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies

"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said.

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The orphaned baby squirrel eating video that went viral

British photographer and zoologist Dani Connor “adopted” four squirrels after their mother died.

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‘The trial was worse than the rape’

‘Joanne’ says she was raped by a taxi driver after a night out with friends. She says the court case was the most devastating part of all.

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Met Gala challenge paper dress goes viral

Fashion student Karina Bondareva recreated the dress worn by Cardi B at last year's Met Gala in New York.

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Covid-19: How to be a travel vlogger in lockdown

Travel vlogger Bogdan Alexe has had to come up with new ways make films.

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Gurinder Chadha turns lockdown into family film

The Bend It Like Beckham director turned the camera on herself and her family for a Netflix film.

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Coronavirus: How lockdown has affected my money

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who have become richer, poorer and spent more money in lockdown.

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'Please don't forget us': Coronavirus adds to court cases backlog

It's been years since Emma told police she had been raped - and now lockdown has further delayed her case.

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Coronanvirus: Snacking and family meals increase in lockdown

Young people's eating habits have meant more snacks but also more shared meals, say researchers.

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Coronavirus: Calls for government to plan public inquiry

The NHS ombudsman asks government to listen to patient complaints in order to learn from mistakes.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown boosts Couch to 5K downloads

Hundreds of thousands sign up to the NHS-backed running app during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Period poverty: Rise in free sanitary products needed in lockdown

Women unable to buy sanitary products have used newspaper or pillow cases instead, one charity says.

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'I always remember feeling like the outsider'

Four young, black entrepreneurs explain how skin colour has affected their business journey.

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UK economy: 'We are battered, bruised, but wiser after lockdown'

A survey of 7,700 firms by the British Chambers of Commerce lays bare the economic impact of lockdown.

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'My business will close if I can't reopen soon'

Spas and complementary therapists say they will not survive the pandemic if they cannot reopen.

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Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.

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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms.

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China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population, report says

A report says China is carrying out a campaign of forced birth control to limit the minority group.

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Joseph McCann: Serial rapist freed by 'unstable' probation staff

A report finds Joseph McCann was "managed by an unstable team", lacking experienced staff.

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Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm

Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.

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Coronavirus: Stop childhood being disrupted - charities

The life chances of children and young people risk being derailed over Covid-19, warn 146 charities.

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Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?

Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank.

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100 days of lockdown: How life changed in the small town of Telford

What's lockdown been like for personal trainer, a student, a rapper and a semi-pro footballer?

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Protest rights: 'We have a right to protest despite coronavirus'

Lawyer Christian Weaver posts videos online teaching the law in 60 seconds.

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Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter Plaza

A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed over 350,000 views.

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Coronavirus: Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors

After a three-month closure due to coronavirus, the monument in Granada has once again opened its doors.

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Coronavirus: 'When lockdown eased, my panic attacks returned'

When lockdown began Seaneen Molloy's panic attacks stopped, but as restrictions are eased, her anxiety is returning.

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'Don't call me BAME': Why some people are rejecting the term

The term BAME has been growing in prominence - but many say it does more harm than good.

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‘Trump political base hit hardest by coronavirus'

Covid-19 has hit President Trump's political base the hardest, says White House economic adviser.

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Civil service: What changes does the government want to make?

There are 450,000 civil servants working in the UK, but what do they do?

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How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic

Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all.

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Coronavirus: Survivors 'at risk of PTSD'

Leading doctors call for regular check ups of those who have been treated in hospital.

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How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police

The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police.

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Coronavirus: 'Swift and dangerous turn' in Texas cases, says governor

The state governor says 5,000 people are being hospitalised daily as Texans are urged to wear masks.

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Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says

A report by the Green Alliance think tank argues that extra cash is required for clean transport.

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Brexit: Where are we now?

It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu

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Coronavirus: Ghana 'quack doctors' selling 'cure'

Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars.

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Want to start cycling to work? Here's how

The Bikeability Trust's Paul Robison breaks down how to start cycling with confidence.

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Who needs Wimbledon? Strawberry sales soar

The cancellation of events like weddings and Wimbledon has not stopped strawberry sales soaring.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: A 'dying' patient's miraculous recovery

When Mohammed Azeem arrived in hospital his blood oxygen levels were "not compatible with life" as one doctor put it.

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Ready but waiting: 'It will make people proud to live here again'

Kids can get into trouble if there’s nothing to do - could a new £6.6m centre be about to change that?

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'Talking to my white friend about race - for the first time'

The Black Lives Matter protests that followed George Floyd's killing led one of Patrick George's white friends to ask him a question.

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Coronavirus: Can you really do these jobs from home?

Coronavirus has forced people to get creative with the way they work, with some surprising jobs going online.

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'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'

How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H.

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Is Becky Hill pop's biggest unknown star?

She's sung on dozens of chart hits but after eight years, people are only just starting to recognise her name.

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Child poverty: Boris Johnson's claims fact-checked

The prime minister has made four claims on poverty, do the figures support them?

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PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'

Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-Covid economic recovery in a speech next week.

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Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as infections surge

Florida and Texas reverse moves to reopen business as total cases across the US surpass 2.5 million.

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Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action

The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives".

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Coronavirus: Expert says Scotland 'could be Covid-free by end of summer'

Prof Devi Sridhar says the country could eliminate the coronavirus if the decline in new cases continues.

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Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun

Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president.

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Poland's clash of values in presidential election

If President Andrzej Duda loses, the opposition could force a change in Polish politics.

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Coronavirus: How funerals under lockdown have 'felt incomplete'

Funeral directors, celebrants and mourners discuss how funerals under lockdown have "felt incomplete".

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'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'

José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever.

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Paul Weller: 'People weren't ready for my house record'

The returning rock star reflects on underground sounds, happy times, and "shocking" race issues.

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Coronavirus: Will pop-up bike lanes keep new cyclists on the road?

Campaigners say routes need to be made safer to keep new cyclists on the roads as lockdown is eased.

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Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown

During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it?

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Patient 91: How Vietnam saved a British pilot and kept a clean Covid-19 sheet

Stephen Cameron spent 68 days on a ventilator but beat the odds to survive coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown

During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it?

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New top story on Hacker News: Let's use more of Firefox, only YOU can stop Chrome from becoming the next IE

Let's use more of Firefox, only YOU can stop Chrome from becoming the next IE
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For those who don't know (or belong to a newer generation), Microsoft's IE (Internet Explorer) was one browser that had almost monopolized itself globally for many years mostly during the early nineties decade. They managed to do it but the backlash was such that the public pressure practically caused a storm that made Bill Gates sit in front of the jury and answer some hard questions. And today, I'm seeing history is repeating all over again, only Chrome has taken IE's place but there is no storm coming this time. Unlike our predecessors, we are giving in to convenience, we are acting like its not a botheration at all. PLEASE DON'T DO IT . Consider the sheer browser market share that Chrome enjoys and Google's data interests for a moment, and it might already be too late for us. If a web service insists only on Chrome for best performance then change that service, not your browser! If Youtube gives issues to you then use Vimeo or Lbry instead. Let's unite in this effort and take it seriously, let's bring more diversity to the browser world.

Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'

"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says.

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Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes

Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity.

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From coronavirus doctor to Mr Gay World

Fran Alvarado from Spain took over the title weeks after recovering from Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: The health claims that won't go away

Why this misleading health advice keeps appearing online.

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How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Why can't some businesses reopen in England yet?

Changes to England's lockdown have sparked questions over what opens and what must stay shut.

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Can Kenzie Ziegler go from child star to pop star?

She shot to fame as a six-year-old on US reality show Dance Moms, now she's aiming for the charts.

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We had a lockdown choice - care for Amy or never see her

Parents describe the exhaustion of caring for an adult daughter with learning disabilities in the lockdown.

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Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him.

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Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK.

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Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world

We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories.

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Coronavirus: More care urged for pregnant BAME patients

Maternity units in England are being asked to provide more checks and support during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Armed forces praised for 'versatility' in pandemic

Tributes are paid to veterans and serving military personnel as the nation marks Armed Forces Day.

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Labour anti-Semitism row: Starmer to meet MPs after Long-Bailey sacking

The Labour leader fired his shadow minister after vowing to get tough on anti-Semitism.

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Coronavirus: Volunteers wanted for antibody test trials

NHS and public service volunteers are being recruited across England for an antibody test study.

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Coronavirus: Care home probed over 15 deaths rated 'inadequate'

Inspectors find serious failings at a Kettering home closed after deaths during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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PROGRAMMING ALERT: Sean Hannity's town hall with President Trump, 9 pm ET on Fox News

06/25/20 5:51 PM

The moment Liverpool players found out they were champions

Watch the moment Liverpool players celebrated winning the club's first top-flight title in 30 years.

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Liverpool FC: Ecstatic fans party on the streets

Supporters gather at Anfield and throughout the city to celebrate the club's Premier League win.

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Quiz of the Week: Which tennis stars caught coronavirus?

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

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Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?

What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing?

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George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests

Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack.

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Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie

Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'

People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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When working from home is much more than emailing

Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi.

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Rethink: 'There has been a renaissance of love for nature,' says author Lucy Jones

Writer and author Lucy Jones considers how - post lockdown - we can capitalise on our rediscovered love of nature.

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Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?

Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why?

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Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'

People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Four numbers that explain impact of George Floyd

The 30 days since his death have seen new policies, Confederate statues removed and countless other changes.

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Preventing a plague: fighting Kenya's locusts

Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years.

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Glastonbury: The community spirit behind the festival town

With 2020's Glastonbury Festival cancelled, what better time to take a look at the real Glastonbury town the festival takes its name from and the people who live there.

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'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel

Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique".

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Coronavirus: Tales from the key worker sharp end

During the pandemic, the UK has relied on an army of low-waged key workers. Their diaries reveal the sacrifices they have made.

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Coronavirus: How Brixton is waking up from 'lockdown coma'

From an excited pub manager's overloaded booking site, to a downbeat barber on universal credit in Brixton.

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Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted.

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Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair

Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians.

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Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid

Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote.

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Rethink: Tara Westover says 'We are one people and are all needed'

Society must not be divided by class, says author Tara Westover in one of a series of essays for the BBC.

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Denise Welch shares her mental health survival tips

The actress and Loose Women star says self-care is crucial during the uncertainty of the pandemic.

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'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd

Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office.

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Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic

The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice".

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Top US health official Fauci warns of 'disturbing' new US surge

They also told US lawmakers that they had never been asked to slow testing for coronavirus.

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un 'suspends military action' against South

A meeting led by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un halts plans for unspecified moves against the South.

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Belly Mujinga: Protesters 'defending my wife's cause' says husband

Belly Mujinga's husband says the Black Lives Matter protesters are helping to keep her case going.

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Israel West Bank annexation rejected by European MPs in letter

Signed by more than 1,000 parliamentarians, it calls for Israel to face "commensurate consequences".

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UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom.

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Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented

How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic

Women across Europe are struggling to get abortions because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown

Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Looking for viruses in Thai bats

Thai scientists are collecting bats to find clues about the origins of viruses, including Covid-19.

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'I want my children to be proud they're black'

Support for the Black Lives Matter movement has swelled across the UK since the killing of George Floyd, but the news has left many parents struggling to explain racism to their children.

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Coronavirus: 'We went from 30 customers to one in 18 hours'

Cleaners saw most bookings cancelled in the first months of lockdown, and the future looks uncertain.

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Still shuttered - the shops that won't be opening

Beauticians, gyms and tattoo artists have been let frustrated by the news they must remain closed.

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Glastonbury fence-jumpers: 'It was girls underneath, boys over the top!'

There was a golden age of breaking into Glastonbury. It's now over but some still manage it.

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Rethink: Caleb Femi says 'creative thinking' is key to students' future

Poet Caleb Femi says the young must be innovative to progress, in one of a series of essays for the BBC.

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Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'

The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film.

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Coronavirus: Cinemas and museums set to reopen in England from 4 July

Pubs can also open up following a review of the 2m distancing rule, Boris Johnson is expected to say.

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The virus hunter who got Covid

Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19.

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Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?

In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change.

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Talking Pictures TV channel a lockdown hit

Talking Pictures specialises in old British-made films and has millions of viewers each week.

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Quiz quiz: How much do you know about quizzes?

Your general knowledge may be top-notch, but how much do you know about quizzes themselves?

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'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters

Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US.

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The UK-raised teenagers barred from university

Many immigrant teens grow up feeling "British", only to find that they aren't - and cannot legally work or study.

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Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor

Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19.

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'Mum died and we were left to fend for ourselves'

Three women share what it is like to witness a parent die - and then lose the other when a step-parent arrives on the scene.

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'It was precarious and still is': Bookshops on the battle with virus and Amazon

Independent bookshops have had to get creative to survive lockdown and compete with Amazon.

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Creating an online course 'changed my life'

Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need.

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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.

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Seattle will move to dismantle 'CHOP' zone after shootings, mayor says

06/22/20 5:06 PM

Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank

Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis.

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Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine

The move follows clashes with residents who tried to break through a police cordon.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you take notes when reading a book?

Ask HN: How do you take notes when reading a book?
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For example, I'm currently reading Designing Data-Intesive Applications and am taking notes digitally on OneNote (one page per chapter). How do you guys do it?

Reading stabbing attack: Minute's silence to be held for victims

Suspect Khairi Saadallah continues to be questioned by police after being arrested under the Terrorism Act.

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Coronavirus: Children 'developing post-traumatic stress' from pandemic

A report from the Childhood Trust warns of a mental health crisis among disadvantaged children.

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Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank

Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis.

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Appeal to identify Edward Colston statue protesters

Images are released of 15 people police want to speak to about criminal damage.

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Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism

Three black parents and their children discuss raising a black child, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories

Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year.

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Coronavirus: Social tree climbing 'boosts mental health'

A Hampshire company that teaches tree climbing has seen a surge in interest as lockdown eases.

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Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography

Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic.

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Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'

The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus.

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'After mum died, no-one talked about her for 15 years'

Iain Cunningham always knew his birth had something to do with his mum's death when he was three.

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One-fifth of Earth's ocean floor is now mapped

This leaves four-fifths - twice the area of Mars - still to be surveyed to a modern standard.

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Coronavirus: Fears some pupils will miss out over school changes

Some schools will only be open for three weeks before the holidays, after a row over staff contracts.

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Newspaper headlines: Stabbing 'horror' as knifeman goes on 'rampage'

The attack in a park in Reading, which left three people dead, leads many of Sunday's front pages.

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Coronavirus quiz: Do you really know Britain's lockdown rules?

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the government's advice on coronavirus during the summer in the UK .

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Dad school: How to be a better father

Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands.

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Missing people: 'It's like waking up into a nightmare'

Reflections from the families of two of the thousands of people reported missing in the UK each year.

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Container enthusiasm: How to grow lockdown veg in a tiny space

The lockdown gardening boom has become a phenomenon but how do you join if you don't have a garden?

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My Money: 'I wonder if my wallet or body will recover?'

Zak Hoblyn from London takes us through his week as a first-time buyer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu.

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Life with a stoma: Is there enough mental health support for those facing surgery?

Stoma patients reveal the highs and lows of life-changing surgery and ask if enough mental health support is available, following the death of a man.

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'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?

The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding.

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'I slept rough in London while seven months pregnant'

Sarah Kamati was heavily pregnant when she and her partner were rejected by the immigration system.

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Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen

Five reasons why Yemen could be the worst place for coronavirus in the world.

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Coronavirus: What is a second wave and is one coming?

What are second waves and how big a problem are they?

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One school's approach to teaching black history

This school chooses to teach black history all year round, rather than for just one month.

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The 94-year-old mayor in a race for re-election

Fifty years in public office has not dampened Andre Trigano's desire to be mayor of Pamiers, France.

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Coronavirus: Traffic levels 'now double the lockdown low'

The AA says road use could soon be back to normal, but environmentalists want pollution kept down.

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Coronavirus: Scam warning over NHS test and trace

Councils in England and Wales warn people to be on their guard against fraudsters posing as NHS contact tracers.

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India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter

Indian sailor Abhiram Oak has been stuck on his ship with little hope of replacement due to Covid-19.

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A Street Cat Named Bob: Stray who inspired series of books dies

James Bowen wrote six books about his pet Bob who he chanced upon while battling drug addiction.

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Coronavirus: How charity shops are handling the nation's spring clean

How charity shop staff are preparing to be on the receiving end of the great Covid clearout.

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Wicksteed Park: 'Theme park administration brings tears to my eyes'

People recall fond memories of Wicksteed Park as the Northamptonshire site goes into administration.

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Premier League: Mystery over 'professional' haircuts

Fans are asking how some players managed to have such immaculate hairdos despite lockdown

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Lockdoon's naw fur me: Schoolgirl's cheeky poem gets FM approval

Schoolgirl Leah Begg's funny lockdown poem has attracted the praise of Nicola Sturgeon.

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Inside Wuhan: Life after coronavirus lockdown

Two months after Wuhan’s lockdown was lifted, what’s life really like now?

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Coronavirus: Designer develops mobile plastic shield

A UK plastics company has developed a personal, mobile plastic shield for use during coronavirus.

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Week in pictures: 13-19 June 2020

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

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Father's day: These black dads share their experiences

A group of black fathers answer questions from step-mums and birth mums by the woman who runs a group for blended families.

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Christmas 2020: Will Santa have to social distance?

With social distancing still in place and fears of a second peak, will Christmas outings be cancelled?

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Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked

The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks.

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Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse

After an assault on rugby player Debbie Kaore went viral, will things change in Papua New Guinea?

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Thursday, 18 June 2020

Coronavirus: Nurses' leaders urge 'care for those who caring'

The Royal College of Nursing wants more done to look after staff on the front line or coronavirus care.

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Coronavirus: American Airlines passenger removed for not wearing mask

The conservative activist, who was flying with American Airlines, called their mask policy "insane".

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Coronavirus: Return to Lombardy, the 'Wuhan of the West'

Four months on, the BBC revisits the site of Europe's first major outbreak of Covid-19.

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Quiz of the Week: What claims are in the new Trump book?

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

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Coronavirus: How many more people are dying?

Why looking at 'excess deaths' reveals Covid-19's true death toll.

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South Africa’s battle to protect women against violence

Coronavirus has worsened the growing crisis of gender-based violence in the country.

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Coronavirus: 'Bike shops told me my order wouldn't arrive til 2021'

Cyclists tell of late-night scrambles to buy bikes as firms struggle to meet a surge in demand during lockdown.

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Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally

The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history.

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Coronavirus: How a false rumour led to hate online

A false coronavirus rumour about the Pirbright Institute led to online abuse and threatening calls.

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Trail gone cold: The heartache behind NI's missing people

Thousands of people are reported missing every year - behind each statistic is a family's heartache.

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Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate

Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire.

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Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says

The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

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NHS child gender clinic: Staff concerns 'shut down'

Leaked transcripts show staff say they were discouraged from raising concerns at NHS child gender clinic.

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Bank and Church of England apologise for historic slavery ties

The Bank said it was "inexcusable" that former senior figures had profited from the slave trade.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Pub chain and insurer apologise for slavery links

Greene King and Lloyd's of London have both pledged to make donations to BAME groups.

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Coronavirus: Care providers 'will go to the wall' without more funding

Leaders of coronavirus-hit social services warn of "catastrophic consequences" without investment.

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Pub chain and insurer apologise for slavery links

Greene King and Lloyd's of London have both pledged to make donations to BAME groups.

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Ireland wins seat on UN Security Council

Leo Vardkar says the vote recognises Ireland's "work on the world stage over many decades"

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Coronavirus: 'My employer broke the furlough rules'

HMRC has received thousands of complaints, some from staff who have been made to work while on furlough.

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University deadline day: 'Covid has changed my whole future'

Video lectures and no freshers' week make for tough decisions

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What happened when a city disbanded its police force

Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community.

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Coronavirus: 'We need a designated shielding hour'

Natasha Howard is campaigning for a 'shielding hour', where only people who are shielding go out.

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The 101-year-old who was once Charles de Gaulle's chauffeur

When she was 21, Olivia Jordan found herself driving the resistance leader Charles de Gaulle around London.

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Coronavirus: They've worked for years, but still missed out on furlough

What's life like for people missing out on government payments during lockdown?

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Why a recession can be a good time to start a business

With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times.

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Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice

People of colour in Russia tell the BBC how racism has affected their lives.

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Gretna Green: The wedding capital where no-one can get married

Gretna Green usually hosts more than 3,000 marriages every year - but has been like a "ghost town" during lockdown.

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Why a recession can be a good time to start a business

With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times.

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John Bolton: Trump administration sues to block book

The Department of Justice says the book, published next week, contains "classified information".

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Coronavirus: Toilet fears hamper high street return for some

The stores might be back open but will a lack of available toilets put some shoppers off?

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The Papers: Win for 'hero' Rashford as 'footie drought' ends

The PM's U-turn on school meal vouchers over the summer in England dominates many front pages.

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Australian architecture: Two Brisbane skyscrapers repurposed into one

Two Brisbane skyscrapers are being stitched together to create a new "green" building.

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Coronavirus and how to beat it on the sausage frontline

Since the pandemic started, this company has been feeding sausages to the nation while keeping Covid-19 at bay. How?

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How our brain is processing the pandemic

Self-isolation, job loss and fear of Covid-19 are just some factors affecting our mental health.

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Coronavirus: Blackpool Pleasure Beach prepares to reopen

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is preparing to reopen, but how can visitors stay safe?

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Coronavirus lockdown: 'We all have to do our part in changing things'

Coronavirus lockdown has given Miguel time to think about how he hopes to change the world.

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Coronavirus: What’s it like to start a new job when working remotely?

With many people working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, what’s it like to start a new job on a remote team?

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The blogger who hit back against a hammer-wielding Russian ‘assassin’

Tumso Abdurakhmanov says Russia's security service must have helped Chechens plan an attempt to assassinate him.

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How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology

Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative?

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Portugal finally recognises consul who saved thousands from Holocaust

Eighty years ago a Portuguese consul gave visas to thousands fleeing the invading Nazis in France.

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Why drill music is being used to teach philosophy

The team behind RoadWorks say people who don't want to conform are "natural social scientists".

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Coronavirus: NHS staff need tests 'twice a week'

Two leading doctors said regular testing is needed to give patients confidence as the NHS reopens.

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Stars urge BBC to protect regional current affairs programmes

Broadcasters from Stephen Fry to Sir Lenny Henry sign a letter urging the BBC not to cut Inside Out.

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'Invisible' unpaid carers going hungry in lockdown

Unpaid carers looking after their parents and relatives are turning to food banks, say researchers.

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New trials planned for cash-stricken communities

Organisers hope the projects will inform debate over the future of cash at a time when card use in rising.

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Coronavirus: The new rules for the 'day out'

Theme parks, museums and leisure attractions are working out how they can re-open safely.

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Monday, 15 June 2020

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you read long PDFs?

Ask HN: How do you read long PDFs?
16 by jvilalta | 15 comments on Hacker News.
I tend to prefer to read PDF files on a regular monitor, but moving up and down a page is wonky and most readers don't save your place on the document. Also, sometimes the font is too small when you fit to page and fit to width suffers from paging up and down that doesn't take into account the last visible line. I'd like to hear what you do to read long PDF files, like one of the Springer textbooks. Do you use any readers that support bookmarking and/or note taking and sane pagination? I'm wondering if there is a reader that offers an experience comparable to the experience of reading an ebook on a device like a kindle.

Coronavirus: A third of pupils 'not engaging with work'

Teachers say pupils are not doing as much work as normal for this time of year, as lockdown goes on.

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Instagram 'will overtake Twitter as a news source'

A report finds Instagram doubled its news audience last year - and could overtake Twitter by 2021.

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Jo Cox: Sister urges 'togetherness' on anniversary of murder

Kim Leadbeater says it is time for people to respect and listen to the point of view of others.

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Royal Ascot 2020: Meeting ready to start without the Queen and spectators

No Queen, no spectators but plenty of action as Royal Ascot begins behind closed doors for the first time on Tuesday.

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Garden villages locking-in car dependency, says report

A group promoting alternatives to the car said one garden village could be seven miles from a shop.

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Coronavirus: 'It's the worst news you can give as an employer'

Restaurateurs Peter and Elaine Kinsella discuss the challenges of letting staff go due to coronavirus.

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Chronixx: Our generation needs a new type of protest

Reggae giant Chronixx says the world needs a new type of protest for meaningful change to happen.

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Coronavirus: 'My beach will survive', says Italian grandad

Italian beach resorts are gearing up for a Covid-secure 2020 season, which is welcome news for one owner.

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Banjarmasin Diamond: Solving the mystery of the 'ugly, dirty' gem

The Banjarmasin Diamond was taken from an Indonesian sultan almost 200 years ago.

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US Supreme Court backs protection for LGBT workers

Watershed moment for LGBT rights in US as Supreme Court rules workplace law protects gay and transgender employees.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are your go to SaaS products for startups/MVPs?

Ask HN: What are your go to SaaS products for startups/MVPs?
13 by lbj | 1 comments on Hacker News.
Looking for some inspiration. Ive done a lot of MVPs/Early-stage apps over the years and I tend to lean on the same SaaS portfolio for mails, text gateways, payment etc, but Im sure Ive missed a few valuable additions. Here's a few I use: Mails: Mailchimp / Mandrill Payment: Paylike Search: Algolia

Coronavirus: Emotional journey of transplant patient

Like many other transplant patients, Ana-Rose's hope for a new liver was put on hold due to Covid.

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Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online.

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Coronavirus: Restaurant bosses in plea to PM for help

Bosses from 90 firms, including from Pizza Hut, Itsu and Deliveroo, warn of "grave damage" to the industry.

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Coronavirus: Beijing spike continues with 36 new cases

The city had previously gone more than 50 days without a case, but has now had 79 in under a week.

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Coronavirus: Face coverings compulsory on public transport in England

Thousands of extra staff are deployed as passengers are told to cover their faces or risk being fined.

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Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel

In a case seen as a test of the Philippines' media freedom, journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of libel.

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Coronavirus: Face coverings compulsory on public transport in England

Thousands of extra staff are deployed as passengers are told to cover their faces or risk being fined.

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Shops reopening: Retailers welcome back customers after three months

Shops across England welcome back customers on Monday as the unlocking of the High Street begins.

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Secondary schools bring pre-exam pupils in for face time

Some secondary pupils head in to see teachers amid calls for national school recovery plan in England.

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Coronavirus: One million miss out on support schemes, MPs say

Report tells ministers to plug gaps in aid schemes to fulfil a promise to "do whatever it takes".

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Coronavirus: Blood clots targeted in treatment trial

Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible.

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Coronavirus: All foreign NHS staff 'should get free visa extension'

It is "unfair" that low paid workers are facing charges of thousands of pounds to remain in the UK, MPs say.

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Coronavirus: One million miss out on support schemes, MPs say

Report tells ministers to plug gaps in aid schemes to fulfil a promise to "do whatever it takes".

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HMM Algeciras: World's biggest container ship arrives in Essex

The completion of HMM Algeciras' maiden voyage is a "major milestone", ship's owner says.

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Businessman close to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro arrested in Cape Verde

Colombian national Alex Nain Saab is wanted in the US on charges of corruption and money laundering.

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Australian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling

The man was arrested at a Chinese airport with methamphetamine in his luggage, Australian media say.

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Poland 'invades' Czech Republic in 'misunderstanding'

Poland admits its troops briefly invaded the Czech Republic last month but it was "not deliberate".

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Woman hatches ducks from Waitrose eggs

Beep, Peep and Meep started life on a supermarket shelf but will now live with Charli Lello's chickens.

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Black Lives Matter: Pledges for change in Bristol after protest

Police, teachers and community leaders have put forward their hopes for change in Bristol.

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Coronavirus: Call for £250m recovery fund in Wales

The money is needed to help worst-hit towns, say the Welsh Conservatives.

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Coronavirus: How sex workers are surviving in Uganda and Nigeria

While African governments give aid to their citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic, sex workers have seemingly been forgotten.

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London protests: More than 100 arrests after violent clashes with police

A man who appeared to urinate next to the memorial of PC Keith Palmer is also being investigated.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson launches review into 2m social distancing rule

There have been concerns the hospitality sector will struggle to be viable with the rule in place.

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Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?

From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England.

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How coronavirus will change the way we all shop

As shops re-open in England it is clear Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on the retail sector.

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Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?

From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England.

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Black Lives Matter: 'How can we win?' – The Monopoly analogy explained

Kimberly Jones explains the impact centuries of economic hardship has had on black Americans.

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Coronavirus: Queen's official birthday to be marked with new ceremony

The annual Trooping the Colour parade is cancelled and instead a tribute will take place in Windsor.

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The Bachelor: ABC casts first black man in hit dating show

Matt James will be the first African American male lead on ABC's The Bachelor in 24 seasons.

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Red pandas tracked by satellite in conservation 'milestone'

Red pandas in Nepal are being monitored in their last stronghold in the mountainous forests of Nepal.

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Coronavirus: London bus driver on working during pandemic

British Iraqi bus driver, Susan, had to overcome her fears and work while coronavirus was surging around the UK.

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Week in pictures: 6-12 June 2020

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

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The Royal Opera House chorus reunites online for Queen's official birthday

The Royal Opera House chorus reunites online to sing a specially arranged version of the National Anthem for the Queen's official birthday

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Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus

Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus.

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Dalai Lama: Seven billion people 'need a sense of oneness'

The leader of Tibetan Buddhism sees reasons for optimism even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Thursday, 11 June 2020

Hong Kong: City of two masks faces a new crisis

A year after the protests began, amid a pandemic, Hong Kong faces another existential crisis. Will it survive?

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The hidden detectors looking for guns and knives

Walk-through systems that can detect weapons are being rolled out, using a combination of AI and radar.

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King of Staten Island: 'There's comedy in the most difficult situations'

Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow tackle personal 9/11 trauma in their new film, King of Staten Island.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm like a grenade - I am dangerous'

The story of Hiba, a pharmacist, is one of the many brought together in a global project.

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Brexit: UK backtracks on full EU border checks amid coronavirus crisis

The government will take a "pragmatic and flexible approach" due to coronavirus, a source says.

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What is a recession?

The world faces the worst recession for 80 years. But what does that mean?

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06/11/20 6:21 PM

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Republican National Committee picks Jacksonville as alternative convention site

06/11/20 5:46 PM

Coronavirus: School in September 'part-time if 2m distancing'

Academy leaders call for an "honest discussion" about how schools will really go back in the autumn.

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Coronavirus: Patients turned away as India hospitals struggle

Hospitals in the country are struggling to cope with the number of patients they’re getting.

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Man charged with poisoning homeless people in California

The suspect is accused of feeding his victims with a substance "twice as strong" as pepper spray.

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Coronavirus: Italy prosecutors to quiz PM Conte on crisis

Victims' relatives say the authorities fatally delayed a lockdown in northern Italy.

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Afghan conflict: US sanctions 'kangaroo' ICC over war crimes probe

President Trump imposes sanctions on officials who are investigating alleged crimes in Afghanistan.

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Dangerous tower blocks should be taken over by government - MPs

The government should step in if building owners do not remove dangerous cladding, they say.

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Coronavirus: Couple reunited after seven-week battle against disease

Denise and Guy were separated for seven weeks as he was being treated for coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Domestic violence 'increases globally during lockdown'

The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a "shadow pandemic".

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Quiz of the Week: Whose statue got dunked?

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

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Coronavirus: How will launderettes come out in the wash?

Despite being an essential service, many launderette owners say their businesses are suffering during lockdown.

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California suspect 'down' after wounding multiple officers in manhunt, sheriff says

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Trump rejects calls to drop Confederate base names

The president said the bases named for rebel generals "have become part of a Great American heritage".

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Don't hide history, says Oxford head in statue row

Oxford's vice chancellor warns against "hiding history" as protesters want to remove colonial statue.

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Coronavirus: Police warn of lockdown radicalisation threat

A senior officer says coronavirus has also had an impact on the ability to police terror threats.

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More students say university not value for money

Almost a third of students think their courses were poor value in a year of campus strikes and Covid.

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Coronavirus: Belgium's Prince Joachim fined for breaking Spain's lockdown

Prince Joachim, who contracted coronavirus days after arrived in Spain, has been fined €10,400.

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Indigenous Australian deaths in custody: 'Why I’m fighting for my uncle'

Kyah Patten says she hopes Black Lives Matter momentum will force a review into her uncle’s 1981 death.

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Coronavirus: A sideways glance at the signs around us

Photographer Kiki Streitberger takes a sideways look at the advertising on the streets of London.

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The firm using online yoga and baking to boost staff morale

Accountants MKS has laid on a wide array of activities on Zoom to keep staff spirits high while working from home.

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Coronation Street filming resumes after 11 weeks in lockdown

Filming, with special measures in place, has resumed on Coronation Street, 11 weeks after it was stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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George Floyd: The personal cost of filming police brutality

For bystanders who film acts of police violence, sharing their video can be a life-changing moment.

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'It wasn't just Army banter - it was racism'

The British army says there is no place in it for racism, yet accusations from ex-soldiers persist.

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Michaela Coel: Writing about my sexual assault was 'cathartic'

I May Destroy You is based on the real life experiences of the Chewing Gum writer and actor.

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How Fran Healy drew Travis's new video on an iPad

The band couldn't film a new video, so Fran Healy animated 2,500 pictures on his iPad instead.

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Coronavirus may have huge impact on property markets

As Covid-19 has hit economies, it may have a lasting impact on property sectors around the world.

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Coronavirus: Home insulation 'could create cheap jobs'

The cheapest way of creating jobs , says a report

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The firm using online yoga and baking to boost staff morale

Accountants MKS has laid on a wide array of activities on Zoom to keep staff spirits high while working from home.

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Coronavirus: When will pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants reopen?

Pubs and restaurants in England are expected to reopen in July, but can I meet a friend for a meal?

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CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman out after joke about George Floyd

Greg Glassman acknowledged having caused a "rift" after joking about the dead Minneapolis man.

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BAME coronavirus deaths: What's the risk for ethnic minorities?

Statistics from England show more people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups are dying from coronavirus than those from white ethnic groups.

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The teenage inventor on a mission

Freddie has won two prizes for his inventions designed to keep people safe at home.

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'The days of queuing for fish and chips are gone'

Fish and chip shop chain: “After the lockdown, we changed our business model within two weeks.”

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Coronavirus: Sex workers 'at greater risk of assault'

Street sex workers are at a greater risk of being assaulted during the pandemic, a charity says.

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George Floyd death: Seven solutions to US police problems

US protesters demand changes to address police brutality and claims of systemic racism - but how?

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George Floyd protests: The statues being defaced

As statues are toppled and defaced, a light is being shone on countries' colonial history.

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Coronavirus: What we spent on lockdown toys and games

The value of UK toy sales was up 17% in the two months from the beginning of lockdown, analysts say.

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Coronavirus: How are England's coastal resorts faring?

Will the effects of the coronavirus lockdown tip seaside towns into a terminal decline?

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