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Un estudio revela que los niños podrían portar altos niveles de coronavirus

By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2DaSKz1 via

Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO via

Bafta TV Awards 2020: Ten things we learned at the virtual ceremony

The night's big highlights, from DIY trophies to Kermit and Miss Piggy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PftrhG via

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

The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PaXWp3 via

Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine

By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XaZ8gv via

Federal Agents Don’t Need Army Fatigues

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Dm00ru via

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

By Unknown Author from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jWcpDk via

Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33e1xe5 via

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

By BY BEN PROTESS, STEVE EDER AND MICHAEL H. KELLER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jZGstT via

Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r via

Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown

Leicester's religious leaders and council urge people to pray and celebrate the festival at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BLYMoY via

Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39J6AV4 via

India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral

India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39IXmIB via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d7dKnf via

Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30heHFd via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/339acyu via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30hIhdZ via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317XrRX via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4 via

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM via

Coronavirus: Can the chancellor save the economy from Covid-19?

Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f9WmhC via

Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

There is no red carpet at this year's virtual ceremony - unless the stars unfurl one in their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bEazQ via

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". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jZeD4G via

Prison launches take-away meal deliveries

Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310Gida via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XelXzL via

Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters

Matty, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbK0FT via

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fm4ko8 via

'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'

Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33ahCS7 via

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? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DhUgz9 via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30esM6o via

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

Dramatising this intriguing true story of an Awol airman involved innovation and perseverance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hPk7NG via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Et8nC2 via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gioFf9 via

What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30dZEMv via

Ellen DeGeneres Apologizes to Staff Members as WarnerMedia Investigates Show

By BY NICOLE SPERLING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jZ6kG4 via

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? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9 via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b via

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? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b via

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fm4ko8 via

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XelXzL via

What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30dZEMv via

How to ace a video interview

A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dh0yyY via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308N5SM via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ExQp1q via

Inside an 'abandoned' panto warehouse

Instead of being measured up and shipped out, pantomime costumes and props fill the high shelves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ExI8uo via

'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? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/335R2JE via

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? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jUcWpq via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X6IXRq via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30WPrn2 via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hIefWq via

Ashleigh Barty Will Skip U.S. Open

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3jSMNaA via

The Tanned Man Has a Green Monster

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3168Wts via

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

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2DfpBCo via

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

By BY RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BGK4jb via

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

By BY CECILIA KANG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DfEeFN via

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

By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39PSGkh via

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xarbwy via

'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? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2 via

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gbQQMR via

Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dcw5Sx via

Coronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'

Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jRQ3Tg via

Coronavirus: 'Lockdown saved me from life on the streets'

Rough sleeper Simon was offered a hotel room, after the government released emergency funding to get people off the streets during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hLkVDa via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi via

Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308Ohp8 via

Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity

The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hOmxfF via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g9nfDL via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Ev5mu via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X5ozjE via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dgw000 via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI via

'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'

The government can retrain and support people, but are there the jobs to provide employment? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308gw7x via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fcZvwZ via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gdR4D6 via

Staycation: 'I would if I could find somewhere'

Holiday rental firms and hotels are reporting unprecedented demand with accommodation filling up fast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dbmonw via

‘Nobody Likes Me,’ Trump Complains, Renewing Defense of Dubious Science

By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2X8PVW2 via

Corrections: July 29, 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/3gaSOwL via

The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game

By BY MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/30VwYaj via

177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection

By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3082ToX via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi via

Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332fFH9 via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000 via

Reprimand for Wish over nipple tassel ad on BBC recipe app

The ASA says adverts that appeared across Google and BBC apps were likely to cause offence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39DpuMU via

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3gCqB via

Outs’ Opposites

By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3ghUbd2 via

Georgia Senator Is Criticized for Ad Enlarging Jewish Opponent’s Nose

By BY RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39xDIPz via

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

By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hLZ3I1 via

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CT45n9 via

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

By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2D9Jw5F via

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT45n9 via

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

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G via

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". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Df7woc via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hHjg1E via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/330nmOj via

Coronavirus: When home is both prison and sanctuary

Photographer Jo De Banzie records life during the coronavirus lockdown, using an antique camera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f51K5H via

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

By BY KATE CONGER, THOMAS FULLER AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ZEkMB via

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

By BY GILLIAN FRIEDMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2DaZQmQ via

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

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3g7eJF4 via

‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Workplace to Be Reviewed by WarnerMedia

By BY NICOLE SPERLING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/32ZAanX via

Twilight of the Liberal Right

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2X0nzNF via

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

By BY KATIE ROGERS AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32VtFTc via

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

By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2X1lBMG via

Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan

The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zIQ5W via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6dgih via

‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CJPcUk via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGHoBh via

Could a headset train your brain to relax?

A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1enEe via

Coronavirus: Labour urges support for quarantining workers

Labour calls for contingency plans to support people returning to the UK from Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f3siUS via

No Corrections: July 27, 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/3jDSvwV via

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

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2X0Yj9M via

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

By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/302hger via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/301V5Vy via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OYnLse via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/302LsGk via

The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths

Somalia has fewer than 100 official Covid-19 deaths. But its cemeteries tell a different story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Eg8y3y via

Terry O'Neill: Capturing celebrity

An exhibition brings together the late photographer Terry O'Neill's memories behind his celebrity images. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32VCOv1 via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30NRiue via

Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYEiRe via

Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?

Could we be heading for a double whammy of flu and coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZZRZBi via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/303ih5C via

'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'

From $800 of clothes in a suitcase to a ticket to Milan Fashion Week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WV0mMv via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39vUDlJ via

Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well

By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS FULLER AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WZqgPp via

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

By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39xsWZq via

Trump’s Nakedly Political Pandemic Pivot

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3g4c9j8 via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301V5Vy via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vUDlJ via

India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'

Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hERVgA via

Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading

As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hESfMk via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30NRiue via

Paris police step up anti-noise patrols

After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g46jOM via

Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'homegrown'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "home-grown". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32SSBum via

'Injured bats hide under my sofa'

Jenny Harris believes people should celebrate the often maligned mammals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYfFUR via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ehl7M1 via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DbjsXG via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300PgYE via

The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVpHBL via

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

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32VxK9O via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jFxoKx via

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jFxmCp via

Plane With Six Aboard Crashes Into Backyard in Utah City

By BY MARIE FAZIO AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2COZEcT via

North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case

By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3eXHYsF via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302qg3b via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CQFqzF via

The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVpHBL via

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

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O via

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jFxoKx via

Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

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Small music venues in England get £2.2m emergency government funding

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