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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.
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Anti-viral sand, relay team hug ban & outdoor call rooms part of athletics plan
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Anti-viral sand part of athletics plan
Anti-viral sand, a ban on post-race hugs and open-air call rooms are part of a raft of measures proposed to help protect athletes and officials when international competition restarts.
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IAAF slowed Russian doping cases for financial reasons, Diack tells court
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Diack defends slowing doping cases
Lamine Diack says he slowed the handling of Russian doping cases between 2011-2013 "for the financial health" of the organisation.
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'England may join a Windies protest' - Anderson
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James Anderson says England may join West Indies in anti-racism protest
Fast bowler James Anderson says England will consider joining West Indies if they make an anti-racism gesture during the upcoming Test series.
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Afghan conflict: US sanctions 'kangaroo court' over war crimes probe
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US targets 'kangaroo' ICC over war crimes probe
President Trump imposes sanctions on officials who are investigating alleged crimes in Afghanistan.
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Ding pulls out of Tour Championship as 'safety precaution'
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Ding pulls out of Tour Championship
Ding Junhui withdraws from the Tour Championship as a "safety precaution" and to "avoid extensive travel" from China.
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Mining firm BHP halts plan to disturb Aboriginal sites after outcry
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Mining firm BHP halts plan to disturb Aboriginal sites after outcry
It follows an outcry after BHP was granted approval to work on up to 40 sites in Western Australia.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson to hold crunch EU-UK meeting next week
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Brexit: Boris Johnson to hold crunch EU-UK meeting next week
The PM will review post-Brexit trade talks with EU figures, ahead of a deadline for extending the negotiations.
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'I'll keep fighting' - Rashford after raising £20m to spend on meals for vulnerable
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'I'll keep fighting' - Marcus Rashford on meals campaign
Manchester United and England forward says he "will keep fighting until no child in the UK has to worry about where their next meal is coming from".
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Warholm world record, garden pole vaults & cardboard fans - Impossible Games highlights & report
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Warholm breaks 300m hurdles world record
Karsten Warholm sets a 300m hurdles world record at the Impossible Games, athletics' biggest event since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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PlayStation 5: Sony kicks off launch with Spider-Man Miles Morales game
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PlayStation 5: Sony gives first look at the PS5 console and games
Dozens of games were teased including a return to the Spider-Man, Horizon and Gran Turismo franchises.
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Coronavirus: Fracas on Brazil's Copacabana over Covid-19 'graves'
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Coronavirus: Fracas on Brazil's Copacabana over Covid-19 'graves'
A symbolic monument to Brazil's coronavirus victims is mocked by Bolsonaro supporters, organisers say.
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Friday's gossip: Werner's Chelsea move delayed by Covid-19
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Transfer rumours: Werner, Coutinho, Bellerin, Bellingham, Tolisso, Havertz
Werner deal delayed by Coronavirus, Coutinho linked with Premier League return, Bellingham set for Germany, plus more.