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Read MoreRussia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens.Russia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens.

Read MoreMr Trump cites concern over mail-in voting, despite little evidence of widespread fraud.Mr Trump cites concern over mail-in voting, despite little evidence of widespread fraud.

Read More Lawyers argue human rights of ‘extremely vulnerable’ woman were breached by Home Office access to personal and confidential details A British victim of trafficking is bringing a case against the home secretary, Priti Patel, arguing that her department unlawfully accessed personal information including details of her intimate thoughts. If the case succeeds it…

Read More Data comparing 29 European countries shows England had longest continuous period of excess mortality; second wave ‘rolling across Europe’, says Hancock GP consultations ‘should be online by default’ Isolation period may rise to 10 days Country quarantine list could be added to in days Global coronavirus live: latest updates 3.12pm BST The Royal…

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 30 (IPS) – Covid-19 threatens economic life the world over. The most urgent and important need is for governments, businesses and families to survive. Governments must revive economies and livelihoods to prevent Covid-19 recessions from becoming protracted depressions. The Covid-19 crisis is clearly a ‘black swan event’, threatening both public…

Read More KAMPALA, Uganda, Jul 30 (IPS) – George K. Werner served as Minister of Education in Liberia from 2015 to 2018. Caitlin Baron is CEO of the Luminos Fund, a non-profit working in Liberia and across Africa to bring a second chance at education to out-of-school children.”It has gotten really tough for us,” says…

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Read More Elphicke was Conservative MP for Kent constituency of Dover and Deal from 2010 until last year Guilty verdict casts spotlight on decision to restore whip The former Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault against two women. The father-of-two, who represented the Kent constituency of Dover…

Read MoreTwo Catalan politicians sue the former head of Spain’s intelligence agency and an Israeli technology firm over spywareTwo Catalan politicians sue the former head of Spain’s intelligence agency and an Israeli technology firm over spyware

Read More The GAA, long a symbol of Catholic Ireland, is embodying change as it hosts Muslim celebration at its HQ For most of its 136-year history the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has embodied an Irish identity that was Catholic, nationalist and conservative. Croke Park, the organisation’s main Dublin stadium and its headquarters, was named…

Read More Reports from Syria and a story on Afghans living in refugee camps in Iran were honored at RT’s Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards, which pay tribute to journalists working in conflict areas. Mohamed Ali has been covering the civil war in Syria since it first erupted in 2011. He was honored for a…

Read More US passes 150,000 coronavirus deaths Federal officers to pull out of Portland in major Trump reversal Mike Pompeo to appear before Senate committee GDP and unemployment figures expected to show Covid-19 impact John Lewis to be laid to rest in Atlanta Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 12.18pm BST Rep. John Lewis’…

Read More Labor again calls on the Morrison government to apologise ‘for failing to stop the one boat that mattered’ An Australian Border Force officer who inspected the Ruby Princess mistakenly believed passengers with flu-like symptoms had tested negative to Covid-19 when they had in fact tested negative to the flu. That revelation, first reported…

Read More Hong Kong’s controversial national security law is increasingly being used to stifle political dissent in the semi-autonomous city. Hong Kong’s controversial national security law is increasingly being used to stifle political dissent in the semi-autonomous city.

Read More Hong Kong’s government barred 12 pro-democracy activists including Joshua Wong from running in September elections and said more could be disqualified, confirming fears that officials would use a new security law to deny them the chance to achieve a legislative majority. The government said the barred nominees didn’t comply with requirements that included…

Read More Hong Kong’s government barred 12 pro-democracy activists including Joshua Wong from running in September elections and said more could be disqualified, confirming fears that officials would use a new security law to deny them the chance to achieve a legislative majority. The government said the barred nominees didn’t comply with requirements that included…

Read MoreOpposition candidates had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law.Opposition candidates had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law.

Read More From cities to towns, at the heart of the recent anti-racism protests in Britain there has been a new generation declaring in their thousands that black lives – their lives – matter. As part of our Young, British and Black series, the Guardian has interviewed Eleanor Woolstencroft, 14, Mara Ival-Duncan, 19, Nyasha Katsande, 20, on…

Read More ‘Completely unexpected’ finding is significant as harmful effects of plastic might increase as particle size decreases Small crustaceans can fragment microplastics into pieces smaller than a cell within 96 hours, a study has shown. Until now, plastic fragmentation has been largely attributed to slow physical processes such as sunlight and wave action, which…

Read More Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.

Read More The joint venture of Raytheon Co and Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a $47 million U.S. Army contract modification for full-rate production of the Javelin missile systems. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2023, according to a press release issued Wednesday by U.S.…

Read More US economy likely to have contracted at fastest pace since Great Depression 8.17am BST AstraZeneca, the UK’s biggest pharmaceutical company, has reported better than expected results for the April to June quarter and stuck to its 2020 forecasts, helped by strong sales during Covid-19 lockdowns and the success of new medicines. Total revenues…

Read MoreThe Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company’s experience with his business.The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company’s experience with his business.

Read More The president’s niece also suggested why her uncle was drawn to Vladimir Putin in an interview with MSNBC’s Joy Reid. The president’s niece also suggested why her uncle was drawn to Vladimir Putin in an interview with MSNBC’s Joy Reid.

Read MoreBlasphemy is a controversial issue in Pakistan, where people convicted of the crime can get the death penalty.Blasphemy is a controversial issue in Pakistan, where people convicted of the crime can get the death penalty.

Read MoreThe sweeping curbs this year will not be the first time the Muslim ritual has been partially or fully halted.The sweeping curbs this year will not be the first time the Muslim ritual has been partially or fully halted.

Read MoreOregon’s governor calls the officers “an occupying force”, but the president says they saved the city.Oregon’s governor calls the officers “an occupying force”, but the president says they saved the city.

Read More When Turkey’s president signed a security deal last year to back one of the sides in Libya’s civil war, another agreement was waiting to be signed by his new proteges the same day: a memorandum redrawing the two countries’ maritime borders. In Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s memo, Turkey and Libya lay claim to large…

Read More UK and EU at odds over role of European court of justice in settling disputes Boris Johnson is facing a major Brexit test with the future of Eurotunnel operations at stake, it has emerged. The EU wants the UK to drop its opposition to a role for the European court of justice in…

Read More The first retrospective show since the death of the celebrated photographer is full of striking shots of performers at their most outrageous Terry O’Neill: Every Picture Tells a Story is at Maddox Gallery, Gstaad, Switzerland, until 29 August Continue reading…The first retrospective show since the death of the celebrated photographer is full of…

Read More What are the restrictions within Victoria and the border closures with NSW and Queensland? How far can I travel, and how many people can I have over at my house? Untangle Australia’s Covid-19 laws and guidelines with our guide Covid-19 border restrictions: where you can travel to and from Australia hotspots map, stats…

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Read More (PORTLAND, Ore.) — The Trump administration and Oregon leaders declared victory after it was announced that U.S. agents guarding a federal courthouse during violent demonstrations in Portland will pull back, but it wasn’t clear the agreement will reduce tensions that have led to more than two months of protests. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown…

Read More Child dies after surge of cases that health minister linked to single restaurant offering cheap meal deal A food poisoning outbreak in Jordan has hit more than 800 people and killed a child, all of whom ate cut-price shawarma from a restaurant outside Amman, the health ministry has said. The owner of the…

Read More“We wanted to bring a smile to customers,” the firm’s New Zealand arm said. “We are sorry.””We wanted to bring a smile to customers,” the firm’s New Zealand arm said. “We are sorry.”