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Zimbabwe's MDC 'abductees arrested for lying about torture'
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Zimbabwe's MDC 'abductees arrested for lying about torture'
The opposition says three women tortured by state agents have been charged over their allegations.
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Norway court jails mosque gunman Manshaus for 21 years
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Norway court jails mosque gunman Manshaus for 21 years
Philip Manshaus murdered his teenage stepsister and opened fire at a mosque near Oslo.
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Scrums may be scrapped temporarily upon rugby league return
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Scrums may be scrapped temporarily
Scrums could be temporarily scrapped when rugby league makes its expected return in the UK in August.
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Zoom suspends account of US-based Chinese activists after Tiananmen meeting
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Zoom suspends account of US-based Chinese activists after Tiananmen meeting
The video conference app is already facing scrutiny over its security and privacy controls.
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Schalke's Wales winger Matondo 'proud' of footballers' racism stand
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Rabbi Matondo: Schalke & Wales winger 'proud' of racism stand
Schalke's Wales winger Rabbi Matondo says he is "proud" of how young footballers have used their profiles to take a stand against racism.
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Confederate and Columbus statues toppled by US protesters
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Confederate and Columbus statues toppled by US protesters
Statues connected to slavery and colonialism are targeted as George Floyd protests continue.
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Coronavirus in Africa: Outbreak 'accelerating' in continent
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Coronavirus in Africa: Outbreak 'accelerating' across continent
Outbreaks are spreading from capital cities to rural areas, with supplies running short, says WHO.
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German airline Lufthansa plans to cut 22,000 jobs
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German airline Lufthansa plans to cut 22,000 jobs
The German airline is struggling to deal with the fall in demand for air travel caused by the pandemic.
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'I had a prosthetic leg fitted last week, now I'm walking 10km'
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Andy Moles: Former Warwickshire batsman on leg amputation and PCA Trust
Ex-Warwickshire batsman Andy Moles had his left leg amputated 10 weeks ago, but that is not stopping him walking 10km for charity.
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Couple finally meet son born to surrogate mother
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Argentine couple meet son born to surrogate
Covid-19 travel restrictions mean babies born to surrogate mothers can't be united with their biological parents.
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Slovakia: Deadly attack at primary school in Vrutky
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Slovakia: Deadly knife attack at primary school in Vrutky
A school deputy head has been killed and children hurt in the attack in the northern town of Vrutky.
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Tottenham's Alli banned for one match over coronavirus post
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Dele Alli: Tottenham midfielder banned for one match over coronavirus post
Tottenham's Dele Alli will miss their game against Manchester United after being suspended for one game for a social media post about coronavirus.
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Premier League clubs back restart protocols as coronavirus victims tributes planned
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No masks and no ball boys - Premier League return plans revealed
Players and coaching staff will not be required to wear masks at stadiums when the Premier League restarts.
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Kenyan police arrested after dragging suspect by motorbike
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Kenyan police arrested after dragging suspect by motorbike
They accused the Kenyan woman of involvement in a robbery, as another man whipped her.
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George Floyd's brother Philonise makes plea to lawmakers
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'Is that what a black man's life is worth? $20?'
The brother of George Floyd, Philonise, urged lawmakers "to make sure his death isn’t in vain".
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British Airways to sell art collection to raise cash
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British Airways to sell art collection to raise cash
The airline's collection includes art by Damien Hirst and Bridget Riley, with one work worth £1m-plus.
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Donkey released after Pakistan police swoop on gambling race
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Donkey released after Pakistan police swoop on gambling race
A donkey was held for four days after police swooped on a planned race in rural Pakistan.
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George Floyd death: Gen Mark Milley sorry for joining Trump walk to church
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George Floyd death: Gen Mark Milley sorry for joining Trump walk to church
Gen Mark Milley accompanied the president for a photo op after their path was cleared of protesters.
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Syria war: Druze city of Suweida rocked by rare anti-Assad protests
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Syria war: Assad sacks PM as economic crisis sparks protests
Syria's president gave no reason for the move, but it comes after marches in government-held areas.
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UK Government calls for diversity review
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Diversity: Government calls for review of governance code
Sports governing bodies could be given diversity targets for their boards, after the sports minister commits to "review" the current system and "set new expectations".
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Lady Antebellum: US band change name to Lady A over slave-era links
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Lady Antebellum: US band change name to Lady A over slave-era links
Lady Antebellum become Lady A, and say they are "deeply sorry for the hurt" their old name caused.