September 2020 ~ World News

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3inyh8R

Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

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Watch Live Debate Stream: Trump vs Biden

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Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

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In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

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By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HB3MPO

Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

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Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34eb0Rq

Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.

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Coronavirus

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Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report

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We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.

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Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’

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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.

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Coronavirus: NHS well stocked for ventilators this winter

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The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.

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Black History Month: Postboxes painted to honour black Britons

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Sir Lenny Henry is among a variety of figures to feature on the postboxes in Black History Month.

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Newspaper headlines: PM 'hasn't a clue' and 1m missed breast cancer scans

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Many of Wednesday's papers reflect on Boris Johnson's confusion over Covid rules in the North East.

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Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters

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Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.

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Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

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How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.

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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

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The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

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Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?

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Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?

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'The new Covid support for business is nuts'

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Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

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'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

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'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

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Chris Wallace: First debate host and Fox anchor unloved by Trump

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Chris Wallace, known for his tough interviewing of all politicians, hosts the first US presidential debate.

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Coronavirus: The disabled Indians losing their livelihoods

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As Covid hits India, many disabled people are losing their jobs and can't afford food and healthcare.

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With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours

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The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin

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Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith.

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Meet a Secret Trump Voter

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Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue

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The Morning

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Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours

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Sir David Attenborough gets quizzed by kids after plea to world leaders to save nature

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His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?

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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

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Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.

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Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'

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Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.

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The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week

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Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebels' virus revolt' amid 'deadly chaos'

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Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions.

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

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Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

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The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

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Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

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The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour

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Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.

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Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence

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The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.

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Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood

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Why is Kangana Ranaut on a warpath with many of her colleagues?

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

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Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

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The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

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The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

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Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.

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Voicemail from prison: How a mum and daughter rebuilt their relationship

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A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.

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The woman who quit smoking and built a hypnotherapy firm

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Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

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Test and Trace: 'I spoke to one person in four months'

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People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.

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High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops

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The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

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The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?

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A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.

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Covid: Seven ways the job market has changed for young people

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The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.

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Strictly Come Dancing: How do you film during a pandemic?

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The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show.

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The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm

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Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

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Why India needs to worry about post-Covid care

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Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.

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Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office.

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A significant national lead for Biden.

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The Morning

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Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him.

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Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild

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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times

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The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.

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Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England

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New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.

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Covid lockdown: Two thirds of Wales' population affected

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Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.

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Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030

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Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.

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Movers 'more likely to buy than first-time buyers'

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The coronavirus crisis is changing the dynamic in the UK housing market, researchers suggest.

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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times

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The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.

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Joe Montana: American football legend saves grandchild from kidnapping attempt

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The former quarterback and his wife stopped a home intruder from kidnapping their grandchild.

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Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid

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Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.

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Six the musical: From a bedroom to Broadway (almost)

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The musical Six was pulled just hours before its New York debut because of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: ‘I used to film weddings but now I film funerals’

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Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April.

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Female street artists: 'People assume I’m not the artist'

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Rosie is passionate about brightening our cities but she says she's faced sexist views on the streets.

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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests

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The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.

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University entrance: The ‘taboo’ about who doesn’t go

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How have white working-class boys been so left behind in getting university places?

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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?

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A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.

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University students: Tips and tricks to help you cope in a pandemic

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From embracing awkward Zoom chats to persevering with annoying flatmates, experts give some advice.

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My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'

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Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.

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Idles: 'We'd love to do a zorb gig'

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The Bristol punks talk "mental" live shows, class warfare and "violent-toned" new music.

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What is Donald Trump's Covid record?

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The president is under scrutiny for his response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'

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When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

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Civil service shake-up: Rewiring the government machine or blowing a fuse?

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Can Dominic Cummings succeed in shaking up the way civil servants deliver on the PM's promises?

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French Open: Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka & Johanna Konta v Coco Gauff on day one

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The opening day of the French Open sees three Britons - Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans - playing at Roland Garros.

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Denmark confronts sexual harassment at work in #MeToo moment

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It started with a comedy awards show and a bombshell revelation that left the audience stunned.

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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'

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When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

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Movies and Museums Are Coming Back. Should You Go?

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Democrats want to avoid personal attacks on Barrett.

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Coronavirus: Cardiff and Swansea get ready for lockdown

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By Sunday evening, 1.5 million people - almost half of Wales' population - will be locked down.

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Sir David Attenborough: Naturalist gives Prince George a fossil at royal screening

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Sir David presented Prince George with a fossilised shark tooth at a screening of his new programme.

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Brexit trade talks: Deal can and must be made, says CBI boss

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The head of the Confederation of British Industry urges a "spirit of compromise" as trade talks resume.

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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?

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A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.

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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests

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The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.

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California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters

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Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.

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The fight for women's prayer rights in Israel

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How a group of Jewish feminists demanded the same prayer rights as Jewish men.

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Switzerland gets ready to vote on ending free movement with EU

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Switzerland isn't in the EU, but it does enjoy access to free trade - on condition of it also having free movement.

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What's in Boris Johnson's climate in tray?

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The PM promises he won't be caught "lagging" on green polices.

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Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?

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The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.

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Barga: How Italy's most Scottish town coped without its annual 'invasion'

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The population of Barga in Tuscany is usually swelled by visits from Scottish Italians every summer.

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Thomas Cook staff: Redundant twice in a year

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A year on from the firm’s collapse, many staff are still out of work while others have set up businesses.

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The day Brexit hit boiling point

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Former MPs and ministers tell the story of 25 September 2019 - one of Parliament's most dramatic days.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020

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A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

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Philippines Troll Patrol: The woman taking on trolls on their own turf

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Pro-government trolling has become rampant online in the Philippines, but some people have had enough.

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Rimbaud and Verlaine: France agonises over digging up gay poets

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There is mounting pressure to have two of France's best-loved poets reinterred in the Paris Pantheon.

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Singapore in world first for facial verification

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The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme.

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Coronavirus

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Here’s What 4 of Our Reporters Are Watching as Voting Begins to Unfold

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Portland Prepares for Violent Showdowns, Proud Boys and Tear Gas

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By BY MIKE BAKER AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3cBjwh9

A new Fox News poll shows Biden leading Trump in Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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Justice Dept. Aids Trump’s False Narrative on Voting

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Polling calm before the debate.

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California County Enlists Social Media to Thwart a Misleading Election Photo

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Coronavirus: Children behind rising demand for tests in England

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Three times as many children under nine were tested in early September as in the previous two weeks.

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Lockdown learning 'gulf' sparks call to treble pupil premium

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Academy leader Steve Chalke says the government must act before poor children suffer "irrevocable damage".

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Covid-19: Fewer than 0.1% fined for no masks on trains

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Police said enforcement in the form of fixed penalty notices was only used as a "last resort".

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Mumbi collapse: The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble

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Khalid Khan was trapped for 10 hours after a building collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai.

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'My music students created an album in lockdown'

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The pandemic didn't stop Grammy-nominated musician Nathalie Joachim and her class from making music.

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Justice Dept. Discloses Pa. Ballot Inquiry, Prompting Fears of Politicization

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Free the Apps!

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At a Florida rally, Trump returns to attacking Democrats over the Supreme Court.

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Trump Promises Drug Discount Cards as an Expensive Pre-election Gift

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Facebook Takes Down Networks Linked to Russian Disinformation

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3kFc87g

Powerful Cardinal, a Fixture of Vatican Intrigue, Resigns Suddenly

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‘Election Stress Disorder,’ the Sequel

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Trump holds a rally in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Pac-12 Will Play Football in 2020, Joining Other Top Leagues During the Pandemic

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Democrats Prepare New Stimulus Plan as Time Wanes for a Compromise

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Coronavirus

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The Papers: 'Job fears' despite chancellor's 'rescue plan'

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Friday's papers focus on Rishi Sunak's new wage subsidy scheme, and concerns over redundancies.

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California wildfire trend 'driven by climate'

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Global warming is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.

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Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal

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Magawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.

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The German medical students who want to learn about abortion

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Lack of training is restricting access to abortion in Germany, but students are trying to change that.

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Breonna Taylor: Why it's hard to charge US police over shootings

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There are reasons why it's rare that excessive use of police force leads to a trial. Here they are.

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'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

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China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.

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PMC Bank collapse: 'We lost our money and then our son'

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Little has changed one year after nearly a million Indians lost their savings in a bank collapse.

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Coronavirus: Are the lockdown restrictions too strict?

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Some people, including scientists, believe the hard lockdown measures can be confusing.

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How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks?

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Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody.

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Covid-19: China's dilemma over wild meat trade

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Breeding snakes and types of rat for food or medicine is a source of income for some of China's poorest people.

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Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust

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Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild polio.

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US 2020 election: The economy under Trump in six charts

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President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?

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Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk

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Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.

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How much gold is there left to mine in the world?

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Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.

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Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion

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A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.

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US election: Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power

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The president also predicted the election result will be determined before the Supreme Court.

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A stronger day for Trump in the tipping-point states.

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Chief Executive of Embattled Alaskan Mine Project Resigns

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Trump May Reject Tougher F.D.A. Vaccine Standards, Calling Them ‘Political’

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Trump refuses to commit to ‘a peaceful transfer of all power’ after election.

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Ginsburg Clerks Remember Her as a Mentor Who Treated Them Like Family

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Trump Nominates Former Nunes Aide to Intelligence Watchdog Post

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Covid-19: Sunak set to unveil emergency jobs scheme

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The chancellor is expected to announce new measures to replace the furlough scheme which expires next month.

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NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s

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Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.

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The Papers: Chancellor's 'jobs lifeline to save the economy'

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Thursday's papers include Rishi Sunak's plans to save jobs and anger at new restrictions.

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The pandemic is fuelling a surfing boom - in Ohio corn country

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With beach holidays curtailed, some landlocked Midwesterners tried out the river surfing scene.

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Trudeau promises 'ambitious' Canada recovery plan

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The plan comes as Mr Trudeau warns Canada is in the midst of a "second wave" of the pandemic.

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Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk

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Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.

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Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China

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A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.

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How much gold is there left to mine in the world?

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Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.

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Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion

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A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.

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US 2020 election: The economy under Trump in six charts

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President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?

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Breonna Taylor: Protests in Louisville after grand jury decision

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Demonstrators gather after the news that one police officer is being charged, but not over her death.

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How Ruth Bader Ginsburg personally shaped our lives

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A plaintiff, a student and a politician speak about the late Supreme Court justice's powerful influence.

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Rakhmabai Raut: The child bride whose divorce Queen Victoria approved

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Rakhmabai Raut won a historic battle to get a divorce. But she was a pioneer in more ways than one.

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Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call

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Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.

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The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president'

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Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.

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Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

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A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

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Is the world entering a new Cold War?

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The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.

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Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore

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The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.

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Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call

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Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.

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Is the world entering a new Cold War?

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The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.

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The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president'

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Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.

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Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

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A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

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How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse

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From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight?

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Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore

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The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.

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With Nothing Else Working, Trump Races to Make a New Supreme Court Justice the Issue

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In first, Maine Supreme Court approves ranked-choice voting for the presidential election.

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The Russian Trolls Have a Simpler Job Today. Quote Trump.

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