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Read More A familiar narrative emerged in the days that followed Jacob Blake’s shooting by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, one seen many times after a Black man or woman is killed or grievously wounded by police: That somehow Blake’s actions or his past can explain why an officer fired seven bullets into his…

Read More KATHMANDU, Aug 31 (IPS) – Even as Nepali workers stranded overseas face confusion and uncertainty during the Covid-19 crisis, labour reforms in Qatar – including an increase in the minimum wage announced in Doha on Sunday — may have lasting implications for migrants there. Read the full story, “Nepal Welcomes Qatar Labour Reform”,…

Read MoreIn July, Australia released a draft code that would allow media companies to negotiate with Google and Facebook over payments for content that’s shared on their platforms.In July, Australia released a draft code that would allow media companies to negotiate with Google and Facebook over payments for content that’s shared on their platforms.

Read More Operator SNCF apologises after five-hour trip takes nearly an entire day, most of it without food Hundreds of travellers spent the night stranded and hungry on a French TGV train after an electrical failure saw it reach its destination almost a day late. The train left Hendaye on the Spanish border bound for…

Read More Jacob Blake Sr has said he ‘has no interest in speaking’ with the president on a visit that local officials have urged Trump not to make The father of Jacob Blake, the man shot by police in in Kenosha, Wisconsin, said on Monday that the family has received threats and that he refused…

Read More The stock market has been disrupted throughout the past week, with intelligence agencies brought in to track the source of the problem A surge of cyber attacks on the New Zealand stock exchange and numerous large websites, including those of banks and media companies, has prompted the justice minister, Andrew Little, to warn…

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

Read More Hong Kong to launch mass testing; India’s economy shrinks nearly 24%; Spain cases jump 23,000 since Friday. Follow the latest US tops 6m cases as some states post record daily totals When will a coronavirus vaccine be ready? Portugal may go back on UK’s quarantine list as cases rise World map: which countries…

Read More Dynamite, the boy band’s first single sung completely in English, has nabbed the No 1 spot from Cardi B’s WAP The K-pop sensation BTS have become the first all-South Korean act to rule the top US singles chart, the industry tracker Billboard announced Monday, with their English-language Dynamite hitting No 1. It’s another…

Read More Charges involving 12 women and a teenager bring total number of alleged victims to 17 over 16 years The adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged on Monday with 20 new counts of rape or sexual assault involving 12 women and a teenage girl, the Los Angeles district attorney’s office said. The charges…

Read More Prime minister Narendra Modi praises ‘wise counsel’ of Congress party figure who tested positive for coronavirus during surgery for blood clot Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of the Congress party who served in multiple cabinets during five decades in politics, has died. He was 84. Mukherjee had emergency surgery for…

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

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

Read More<p>‘His wise counsel will never be forgotten,’ says Narendra Modi</p><p>‘His wise counsel will never be forgotten,’ says Narendra Modi</p>

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

Read More Data also shows up to 75% of all deaths in care facilities globally were of people with dementia Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People with dementia accounted for a quarter of all Covid-related deaths in England and Wales, and three-quarters of all deaths in care facilities globally, data shows.…

Read More UK among the countries in spotlight after spending more than £2.5bn on outsourcing Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK has spent more than £2.5bn on services and equipment related to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to fresh analysis that raises concerns about “opaque” contracts around the world wasting money…

Read More Pieces of bone were turned into ornaments, and may have been placed on display Bronze age Britons remembered the dead by keeping and curating bits of their bodies, and even turning them into instruments and ornaments, according to new research on the remains. Archaeologists found that pieces of bone buried with the dead…

Read More In Canberra, the relationship with Beijing will dominate, while NSW premier travels to Albury to ease border pain. Follow all the updates, live Follow the global live blog Australian stats interactive NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list Victoria and Melbourne trend map Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 10.23pm…

Read More For four nights last week, the speakers at the Republican National Convention imagined what life would be like in Joe Biden’s America. The picture they painted was dark: riots in the streets, economic devastation, a nation gripped by fear. At a rare live campaign event on Monday, Biden offered his response, reminding voters…

Read MoreHealth officials are battling against online conspiracy theories, rumours and untested claims over COVID-19.Health officials are battling against online conspiracy theories, rumours and untested claims over COVID-19.

Read MoreFrench president to push Lebanon’s politicians to enact reforms demanded by donors before releasing financial aid.French president to push Lebanon’s politicians to enact reforms demanded by donors before releasing financial aid.

Read MoreAmid the political upheaval, the complex and escalating violence in Mali’s north and centre remains a constant threat.Amid the political upheaval, the complex and escalating violence in Mali’s north and centre remains a constant threat.

Read MoreMissile defence systems were activated shortly before 11pm local time (8pm GMT), with Syria’s state TV saying the strikes were carried out by warplanes flying over the Isreali-occupied Golan Heights region.Missile defence systems were activated shortly before 11pm local time (8pm GMT), with Syria’s state TV saying the strikes were carried out by warplanes…

Read More Former Western Australia premier Colin Barnett calls legislation ‘patronising’ The former premier of Western Australia Colin Barnett has blasted the federal government’s proposed foreign relations bill as “complete overkill”. Appearing on the ABC’s Q+A on Monday night, the former WA Liberal leader was asked about the intention of the legislation to be considered…

Read More Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.’s tenure as president, a wide-ranging inquiry that will include financial, real estate and legal matters, the evangelical school’s board announced Monday. In a statement, the board said it had retained an outside firm to investigate “all facets” of the school’s operations under…

Read MoreHis comments come as the rival candidates clash over unrest in Portland, where a man was shot dead.His comments come as the rival candidates clash over unrest in Portland, where a man was shot dead.

Read More White House adviser Jared Kushner and Israeli officials are set to meet in the United Arab Emirates to tout a pending deal between the UAE and Israel. White House adviser Jared Kushner and Israeli officials are set to meet in the United Arab Emirates to tout a pending deal between the UAE and…

Read More Despite an early lockdown, Peru has now registered more deaths per capita from COVID-19 than almost any other country. Peruvians are debating what went wrong. Despite an early lockdown, Peru has now registered more deaths per capita from COVID-19 than almost any other country. Peruvians are debating what went wrong.

Read More A Qatari-brokered truce commits Israel to easing its 13-year-old blockade of the Palestinian territory Gaza’s Islamist rulers Hamas have announced they have reached a Qatari-mediated deal with Israel to end more than three weeks of cross-border exchanges of fire. After talks with Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi, “an understanding was reached to rein in…

Read More Kayleigh McEnany: ‘The president is not going to weigh in on that’ Portland police declare protest unlawful after fatal shooting Democrats push to register voters in attempt to rip Texas from Trump Activist tells top Republican to apologise over doctored video Sign up for our First Thing newsletter 7.22pm BST Democratic nominee Joe…

Read More Tui launches investigation after almost 200 passengers told to isolate after outbreak Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A flight from the Greek island of Zante was “full of selfish ‘covidiots’ and an inept crew”, according to a passenger among the almost 200 onboard who have been told to self-isolate…

Read MoreThe country has introduced export restrictions on AI technology, including the type used in TikTok’s algorithm.The country has introduced export restrictions on AI technology, including the type used in TikTok’s algorithm.

Read MoreAt least 18 people have died. Survivors worry about food, housing and health security in the hurricane’s aftermath.At least 18 people have died. Survivors worry about food, housing and health security in the hurricane’s aftermath.

Read More NFU Scotland ‘fuming’ at alleged misrepresentation by Douglas Ross in chlorinated chicken row The Scottish Tory leader, Douglas Ross, has been accused of twisting quotes from the National Farmers Union in the debate over US exports of chlorinated chicken and hormone-injected beef. Jonnie Hall, policy director for National Farmers Union Scotland, said he…