Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

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

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Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine

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Federal Agents Don’t Need Army Fatigues

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Kodak’s chief executive got stock options. The next day, the share price spiked 1,000 percent.

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Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork

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A Better Year for Trump’s Family Business (Last Year, That Is)

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Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'

The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market.

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Jet2 to refund customers returning early from Spain

The airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates.

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BA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirs

The retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans.

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Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown

Leicester's religious leaders and council urge people to pray and celebrate the festival at home.

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week.

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India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral

India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand.

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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how long should I self-isolate?

The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

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

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US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.

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James Baldwin: World's fastest gamer to real life racer

Gaming gives the 22-year-old a second chance of achieving his real life racing dreams.

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Coronavirus: The bogus meme targeting Dr Fauci, and other fake claims

A round-up of false and misleading claims circulating on American social media this week.

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Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation.

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US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.

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India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold.

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Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up.

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Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko.

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The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace

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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks".

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Prison launches take-away meal deliveries

Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant.

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.

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Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters

Matty, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec.

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Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.

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'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'

Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests.

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Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?

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

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Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home

Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely.

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Bird in the Sky: The radio play made under a duvet

Dramatising this intriguing true story of an Awol airman involved innovation and perseverance.

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Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'

Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album.

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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

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What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional.

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Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

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The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.

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Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers.

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The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state?

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4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison

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Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?

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Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress

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Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down

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Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding.

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The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.

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Black Lives Matter: Can you answer these seven questions about statues and the protests?

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the monuments and memorials that have attracted controversy.

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Is TikTok doing enough to remove pro eating disorder content?

Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at whether the app is doing enough to remove the content.

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Inside an 'abandoned' panto warehouse

Instead of being measured up and shipped out, pantomime costumes and props fill the high shelves.

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'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? 

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Coastal erosion: The 'forgotten' community left to fall off a cliff

As climate change hastens coastal erosion, why are some areas saved and others abandoned to the sea?

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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.

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The Umbrella Academy: Where do superheroes on screen go from here?

We ask the cast of Netflix's Umbrella Academy what's next for the genre.

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The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.

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Jordan and Perri: Kiss breakfast hosts on 'stepping into huge shoes'

Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely on early mornings, listening figures and diversity in radio.

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'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? 

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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.

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Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

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

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The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.

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Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress.

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Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".

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Ashley Judd Can Sue Harvey Weinstein for Sexual Harassment, Court Rules

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One in Three Children Have Unacceptably High Lead Levels, Study Says

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Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Benefits Will Lapse

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Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’

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UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1954

The SMMT trade group warns Brexit tariffs could deepen woes for a sector already in crisis.

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Offices could relocate to suburbs, survey suggests

Commercial property firms say there could be a high street revival as businesses exit city centres.

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How to ace a video interview

A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview.

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Elmhurst Ballet School helping young dancers with body image

The ballet world is competitive and the pressure on young dancers to achieve the "perfect physique" is high.

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Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'

The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: 'Mum died while we were at dad's funeral'

John and Mary Boxer died within 16 days of each other, weeks before their 60th wedding anniversary.

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

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'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'

The government can retrain and support people, but are there the jobs to provide employment?

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Malta: The island hoping to be 2020's festival hotspot

Malta is set to host four festivals over the coming months after British events were cancelled.

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International students turn to food banks in lockdown

Hundreds of international students are unable afford fees, food or rent as funds dry up due to virus.

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Staycation: 'I would if I could find somewhere'

Holiday rental firms and hotels are reporting unprecedented demand with accommodation filling up fast.

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year.

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

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The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game

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177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection

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If Our Masks Could Speak

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Banksy and Rembrandt Boost Sotheby’s Sale to $192.7 Million

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Niels Lauersen, Fallen Fertility Doctor to the Stars, Dies at 84

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‘I Just Don’t Get It’: Republicans Balk at Funding F.B.I. Building in Virus Bill

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Staycation: 'I would if I could find somewhere'

Holiday rental firms and hotels are reporting unprecedented demand with accommodation filling up fast.

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Fraud: Banks reveal the 10 coronavirus scams to be wary of

Fraudsters are using Covid-19 as an excuse to prey on consumers' financial worries.

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Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress.

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'My first stall was a filing cabinet on wheels'

CEO Tom Mercer says he started his firm, MOMA Foods, using "a filing cabinet on wheels” as a stall.

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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

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Florida Man Took Coronavirus Aid and Bought a Lamborghini, Officials Say

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’: Let’s Discuss

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.

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Peaceful Protesters With ‘Room for Rage’ Sympathize With Aggressive Tactics

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MGM delays live entertainment and expects to lay off workers in that division.

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Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice

A charity says informing the UK's non-English speakers about Covid-19 is a government "blind spot".

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Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'

While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases.

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The assistant headteachers aiming to increase BAME representation

Aretha and Youlande set up Mindful Equity UK to tackle the lack of BAME teachers in leadership roles.

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Coronavirus: When home is both prison and sanctuary

Photographer Jo De Banzie records life during the coronavirus lockdown, using an antique camera.

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.

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Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.

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Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes.

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What Will a Post-Trump G.O.P. Look Like?

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‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Workplace to Be Reviewed by WarnerMedia

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Twilight of the Liberal Right

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Trump Announced, Then Canceled, a Yankees Pitch. Both Came as a Surprise.

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As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage

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Hotels are promoting the nostalgia of the family road trip.

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Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40.

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Men and women's working hours 'nearly equal'

A new study shows working hours are now almost evenly spilt but men get paid for more of their time.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown wipes £30bn from UK pubs and restaurants

Lockdown resulted in sales across the hospitality sector plummeting by almost 90% over three months.

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'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'

From $800 of clothes in a suitcase to a ticket to Milan Fashion Week.

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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon.

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Coronavirus: Labour urges support for quarantining workers

Labour calls for contingency plans to support people returning to the UK from Spain.

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No Corrections: July 27, 2020

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Quotation of the Day: Lewis’s Funeral Procession Follows His Footsteps Across Bridge

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‘Perry Mason’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap: Disorder in the Court

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Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well

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Firms with more female executives 'perform better'

Research suggests listed companies do better when women fill more than one in three executive roles.

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.

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Sutton murder arrest after woman hit by van dies

Stella Frew was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a van on Friday.

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Coming out at 90 years old... to my gay daughter

While writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love.

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The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths

Somalia has fewer than 100 official Covid-19 deaths. But its cemeteries tell a different story.

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Terry O'Neill: Capturing celebrity

An exhibition brings together the late photographer Terry O'Neill's memories behind his celebrity images.

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Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'

A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him.

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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe.

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Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?

Could we be heading for a double whammy of flu and coronavirus?

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will vaccine sceptics make trials a headache?

The NHS soon needs to start flu vaccinations and Covid vaccine trials - but anti-vax attitudes seem to be spreading.

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'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'

From $800 of clothes in a suitcase to a ticket to Milan Fashion Week.

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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition.

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.

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Did Hearst’s Culture Kill Hearst’s Biggest Magazine Story?

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Trump’s Nakedly Political Pandemic Pivot

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The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires

A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money.

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.

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Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok

The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests.

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Nasa Mars rover: Meteorite to head home to Red Planet

The Perseverance robot will take Martian rock with it when it launches from Earth on Thursday.

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The sisters regrowing forests helped by their dogs

Francisca and Constanza Torres and their three dogs, are planting seeds in areas of Chile devastated by wildfires.

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Saving India's traditional rice varieties

Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties.

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Paris police step up anti-noise patrols

After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive.

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Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'homegrown'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "home-grown".

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'Injured bats hide under my sofa'

Jenny Harris believes people should celebrate the often maligned mammals.

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The dying teenager who wanted world peace (and love)

An American teen with cancer went to Moscow in 1988 hoping to meet Gorbachev and rid the world of nukes.

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Coronavirus: 'Soft play is heading for a cliff edge'

With no date for reopening, children's play centres are closing and hundreds more are under threat.

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Coronavirus: What would working from home in Barbados really be like?

Tempted by the scheme that lets foreigners "work from home" in Barbados? Here's what you need to know.

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.

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Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling".

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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models.

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John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80.

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Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?

Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission.

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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.

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Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling".

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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

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Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media.

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WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau

How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy.

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North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case

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As the World Gets Tougher on China, Japan Tries to Thread a Needle

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Boohoo: Five things you may not know about the fashion firm

The Instagram-friendly fashion brand has seen a rapid rise, but could its success be under threat?

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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances.

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WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

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Did Bournemouth beach crowds spread coronavirus?

One month ago, thousands of people visited a beach in Bournemouth, but did they spread coronavirus?

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Gyms and mental health: 'I can't wait to be back on the squat rack'

With gyms set to reopen, three people tell Radio 1 Newsbeat how exercise helps their mental health.

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Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

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Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances.

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Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black.

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Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next?

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WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

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Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

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Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end.

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By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

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¿Podemos volver a infectarnos del coronavirus? Los expertos creen que es muy poco probable

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Split 5 to 4, Supreme Court Rejects Nevada Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Restrictions

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The Two China Fires

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Washington Post Settles Lawsuit With Student in Viral Protest Video

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‘Mugged by Reality,’ Trump Finds Denial Won’t Stop the Pandemic

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Trump Signs Orders to Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs

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What Arizona’s Tenuous Virus Plateau Could Teach Us

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Woody Johnson Was a Loyal Trump Supporter in 2016. As an Ambassador, He May Be Too Loyal.

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As Trump Calls for Schools to Fully Reopen, His Son’s School Says It Will Not

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Most people in England to be offered flu vaccine

About 30 million people - including everyone over the age of 50 - will be able to have the vaccine.

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How not to wear a face mask

New rules mean face coverings are now mandatory in England in all shops.

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Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all.

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Coronavirus: Lost school time 'will hurt economy for 65 years' - study

The disruption to schools in the pandemic will cause long-term damage, says Royal Society.

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Dame Jenni Murray to leave Woman's Hour

The broadcaster says it is "time to move on" from the Radio 4 show after 33 years.

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Coronavirus: Mothers 'unlikely to infect newborns'

Infected women can stay with and breastfeed their babies if safety measures are taken, a study says.

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Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash.

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Gov. DeWine Urges Repeal of Bailout Bill in Bribery Case

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Disney delays release of ‘Mulan’ and pushes back ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Avatar’ films.

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