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India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains
on July 24, 2021 at 11:20 am
Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations. […]
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Surfside tower collapse: No sign of final victim as Miami search ends
on July 24, 2021 at 7:04 am
As the search for remains in the collapsed apartment block ends, one victim remains unaccounted for. […]
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Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests
on July 24, 2021 at 7:02 am
Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane. […]
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Baby orca, Toa, dies in New Zealand after failed search for mother
on July 24, 2021 at 2:24 am
Toa, a killer whale stranded from his family, had washed ashore on the New Zealand coast. […]
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Covid vaccines: Why a giant plastic bag shortage is slowing the rollout
on July 23, 2021 at 11:33 pm
A look at the critical vaccine components in short supply, as a new global marketplace is launched to tackle bottlenecks. […]
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What's stopping aid getting in?
on July 23, 2021 at 11:30 pm
A renewed surge in fighting has made it ever more difficult for aid to reach areas in desperate need. […]
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Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony
on July 23, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo. […]
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1991 reforms: The year that transformed India
on July 23, 2021 at 11:05 pm
The BBC looks back at the pivotal moment when India's economy changed forever. […]
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Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists
on July 23, 2021 at 11:01 pm
Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel. […]
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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption
on July 23, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo. […]
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China imposes sanctions on US officials
on July 23, 2021 at 10:55 pm
The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong. […]
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Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case
on July 23, 2021 at 9:56 pm
The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt. […]
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Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says
on July 23, 2021 at 9:04 pm
The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings. […]
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Jovenel Moïse: Unrest mars funeral of assassinated Haitian leader
on July 23, 2021 at 5:01 pm
Gunshots and tear gas punctuate the funeral of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. […]
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Las Vegas murder case cracked with smallest ever amount of DNA
on July 23, 2021 at 4:59 pm
Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989. […]
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Tokyo Olympics: Day-by-day guide to the key events, big stars and British medal hopes
on July 23, 2021 at 4:02 pm
Want to know what's happening when in Tokyo? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Japan. […]
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German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site
on July 23, 2021 at 4:01 pm
A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town. […]
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Why is the Great Barrier Reef in trouble? A simple guide
on July 23, 2021 at 11:27 am
Australia's natural wonder faces a battle to survive - here's a simple guide. […]
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US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire
on July 23, 2021 at 11:13 am
As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames. […]
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Trading sex for cosmetic surgery in Mexico's narco capital
on July 22, 2021 at 11:20 pm
The influence of narcos has caused many women to undergo cosmetic surgery in Mexico's Sinaloa state. […]
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Tokyo Olympics: Japanese artists reimagine countries as anime samurai
on July 22, 2021 at 11:15 pm
The creators have used the flags of competing nations as inspiration to design Japanese warriors. […]
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Coronavirus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?
on July 22, 2021 at 11:06 pm
What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci? […]
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Sundarbans: Why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking
on July 22, 2021 at 11:00 pm
The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas. […]
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The cost of hosting the Olympics
on July 22, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Holding the world's biggest sporting event comes with a hefty price tag […]
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The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid
on July 22, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Abdullah Sediqi, 24, is competing at the Tokyo Games in her honour. […]
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Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles gets her own goat emoji
on July 22, 2021 at 11:36 am
What started as a light-hearted response to her "haters" is now an official Simone Biles emoji. […]
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John Coates: Australian Olympic boss in awkward 'mansplaining' row
on July 22, 2021 at 7:11 am
In an awkward exchange, John Coates ordered politician Annastacia Palaszczuk to attend the Olympics. […]
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Tokyo Olympics: Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?
on July 22, 2021 at 5:08 am
Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end to their domination? […]
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2032 Games: Brisbane confirmed as Olympic and Paralympic host
on July 21, 2021 at 9:23 am
Brisbane is confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after approval at an IOC meeting in Tokyo […]
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Tokyo Olympics: Ten global stars to watch out for at the Games
on July 17, 2021 at 5:56 am
From Simone Biles to Bruce Springsteen’s daughter Jessica - who are the athletes to follow at the Tokyo Olympics? […]
