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Read More Thousands of people in Pakistan have disappeared over the years — suspected militants, bloggers and others. Young women are speaking out over the disappearances of their fathers and brothers. Thousands of people in Pakistan have disappeared over the years — suspected militants, bloggers and others. Young women are speaking out over the disappearances…

Read More Cas to issue verdict on club’s appeal against two-year ban Pep Guardiola admits to uncertainty as decision looms David Conn: a tangled tale about to reach its final verdict 9.27am BST The decision is expected to be published in the next few minutes. Stand by … 9.25am BST For those coming in cold…

Read More (JOHANNESBURG) — Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of South African anti-apartheid leaders Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 59. State television South African Broadcasting Corporation has reported that Mandela died at a Johannesburg hospital early Monday morning. She had been South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark since 2015. The Mandelas’ daughter came to…

Read More (JOHANNESBURG) — Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of South African anti-apartheid leaders Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 59. State television South African Broadcasting Corporation has reported that Mandela died at a Johannesburg hospital early Monday morning. She had been South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark since 2015. The Mandelas’ daughter came to…

Read More Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Introduction: Asia-Pacific markets rally on recovery hopes Vaccine optimism pushes FTSE 100 higher Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage 9.19am BST Mining stocks are also among the stock market risers, usually a sign that investors are more upbeat about growth prospects.…

Read MoreBenjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley.Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley.

Read MoreThe actress and wife of John Travolta died after a “two-year battle with breast cancer”, he says.The actress and wife of John Travolta died after a “two-year battle with breast cancer”, he says.

Read More Polish President Andrzej Duda is leading the polls by a slim margin with the nationwide vote count nearly over. The election commission has said the final tally will not change significantly. Duda, an ally of the ruling right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, got 51.2 percent of the vote, the National Electoral Commission…

Read More The coronavirus lockdown adds to challenges for those on the frontline of the war against poaching Words and photographs by Georgina Smith Her black boots brushing through swathes of yellow-brown bush, 24-year-old Purity Amleset is feeling tense. But fear is just part of the job, she says, as she patrols her section of…

Read More Their accounts are similar. The girls and women describe meeting the young man — a former student at Egypt’s most elite university — in person and online, followed by deceit, then escalating sexual harassment, assault, blackmail or rape. It’s resulted in a new #MeToo firestorm on social media, and the arrest of the…

Read MoreElection on Sunday is one of closest votes in Polish historyElection on Sunday is one of closest votes in Polish history

Read More Both the American and French governments have responded to terrorist attacks in ways that threaten liberal democratic society.Both the American and French governments have responded to terrorist attacks in ways that threaten liberal democratic society.

Read More (LOS ANGELES) — Actress Kelly Preston, whose credits included the films “Twins” and “Jerry Maguire,” died Sunday, her husband John Travolta said. She was 57. Travolta confirmed his wife’s death in an Instagram post late Sunday. He said she died after a two-year battle with breast cancer. “It is with a very heavy…

Read More (Bloomberg Opinion) — Whoever wins the U.S. presidency in November, there is a good chance he will try to negotiate a stronger nuclear deal with Iran in 2021. But events of the last few weeks show that there are better ways to frustrate the regime’s nuclear ambitions.Both President Donald Trump and his Democratic…

Read More Photographer Max Miechowski explores the scenes and details of the communities of the British east coast A Big Fat Sky is a body of work exploring the shifting landscapes and unsung communities of the British east coast. Through contrasting images of beach scenes, resort details and industrial silhouettes, the work documents the subtle…

Read More The Helsinki photo festival, open until 30 September, will attract visitors to exhibitions of 58 international and Nordic photographers displayed in venues across the city. The overall theme for the festival is trust, and an exhibition of work on that subject is at the Balcony Gallery until 30 August Continue reading…The Helsinki photo…

Read More Travolta says ‘Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered’ after revealing actor’s death following two-year illness Kelly Preston, the actor wife of John Travolta who appeared in movies such as Jerry Maguire and Gotti, has died from breast cancer aged 57. Travolta said she had been sick for two years, and thanked…

Read More What are the restrictions within Victoria and the border closures with NSW and other states? What are the interstate travel restrictions, how many people can you have over at your house and what other regulations remain in Queensland, Tasmania, ACT, SA, WA or NT? Untangle Australia’s Covid-19 laws and guidelines with our guide…

Read MoreConservationists alarmed as at least 20 Olive Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species, found dead on Cox’s Bazar beach.Conservationists alarmed as at least 20 Olive Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species, found dead on Cox’s Bazar beach.

Read More NFL team will reportedly stop using racist ‘Redskins’ nickname Title sponsor FedEx pressured team to change 87-year-old name Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name ‘Redskins’ on Monday, according to multiple reports, officially distancing themselves from a mascot that’s been called a “dictionary-defined racial slur” by experts and advocates. It’s unclear…

Read MoreMuslim groups worry white supremacist behind worst shooting in New Zealand history plans to use dock to spew hatred.Muslim groups worry white supremacist behind worst shooting in New Zealand history plans to use dock to spew hatred.

Read More Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates — are sending unmanned spacecraft to the red planet in quick succession beginning this week, in the most sweeping effort yet to seek signs of ancient microscopic life while…

Read More IoD says half of companies questioned cannot fully plan for end of transition period due to lack of clarity on rules Only one in four companies are prepared for Britain’s full departure from the European Union in five months time, company directors have warned. Manufacturing firms in particular are unlikely to be ready…

Read More Campaign group One, founded by U2 frontman, is calling for a reorganisation of aid spending A development campaign group founded by Bono has accused the UK government of wasting a large chunk of its international aid budget and called for spending on overseas assistance to be cut by £1.6bn. In a report that…

Read More Coronavirus restrictions on research made colonies of rodents surplus to requirements, leading to an ‘emotionally overwhelming’ mass killing Xiao-Tong Su, a postdoctoral fellow researching hypertension at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) apologizes to mice when she euthanizes them. “I try to think that they’re sacrificed for human health and for science,” she…

Read More Mahomed Hanif Musa Patel denies he was trying to intimidate reporter’s interviewee A man accused of intimidating a Leicester garment industry worker as he told the media of appalling working conditions is a factory owner who has been disqualified as a company director over tax misconduct, the Guardian has learned. Mahomed Hanif Musa…

Read More Vulture funds want to change Argentina’s debt structure. We need to stop them from setting a dangerous precedent In the wake of Covid-19, there is an urgent need for sovereign debt restructuring, including debt relief. In the circumstances caused by the pandemic, many countries’ repayment obligations could have devastating social consequences if they…

Read More Guardian Australia analysis and map shows how the pattern of Covid-19 has changed throughout Melbourne. Live data updates will track it as the lockdown continues Australia coronavirus map, stats and active cases Coronavirus world map Global coronavirus cases and deaths over time: country comparisons A Guardian Australia analysis of Victorian coronavirus cases shows…

Read More More than 500,000 people sign petition calling for quiet family funeral for Park Won-soon amid sexual harassment allegations A row has broken out over whether the mayor of Seoul, who was found dead last week in an apparent suicide, should be given a publicly funded funeral amid allegations he sexually harassed a member…

Read More (LOS ANGELES) — The son of Lisa Marie Presley has died. He was 27. Presley’s representative Roger Widynowski said in a statement Sunday to The Associated Press that she was “heartbroken” after learning about the death of her son Benjamin Keough. He is the grandson of the late Elvis Presley. TMZ reports that…

Read More Family of Jawoyn leader and first Aboriginal minister in the Northern Territory parliament says his life ‘should be the focus of celebration’ Tributes are flowing for the esteemed Jawoyn leader John Ah Kit, the first Aboriginal minister in the Northern Territory parliament and a lifetime advocate for the rights of Aboriginal people, who…

Read More More than 20 people suffered minor injuries on Sunday after an explosion and fire on board a ship at a naval base in San Diego, military officials said. The blaze was reported shortly before 9am on USS Bonhomme Richard, said Mike Raney, a spokesman for the navy’s Pacific fleet. Four civilians and 17 sailors…

Read MoreExperts say cases in South American country likely far higher while study shows record corporate debt due to pandemic.Experts say cases in South American country likely far higher while study shows record corporate debt due to pandemic.

Read MoreOrigin of explosion on Sunday morning unknown, but Navy says all crew accounted for and situation under control.Origin of explosion on Sunday morning unknown, but Navy says all crew accounted for and situation under control.

Read More Victorian premier Daniel Andrews reimposes stage three restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to last for six weeks Australia’s Covid-19 restrictions Australia hotspots map, stats and active cases Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email The record high of 191 new coronavirus cases on 7 July prompted the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews,…