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Week in pictures: 5-11 September 2020
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Week in pictures: 5-11 September 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.
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Sir David Attenborough makes stark warning about species extinction
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Attenborough makes stark warning on extinction
The naturalist warns that a million species are at risk but says it is not too late to save them.
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Brexit: Back me over the bill, Johnson tells Tory MPs
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Back me over Brexit bill, PM tells MPs
Boris Johnson calls for no return to "squabbling", but the EU ramps up opposition to UK plans.
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Woman who sawed off own hand found guilty of fraud
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Woman who sawed off own hand found guilty of fraud
The 22-year-old Slovenian woman was found guilty of cutting off her hand to make an insurance claim.
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Peru Congress opens way for impeachment of president
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Peru Congress opens way for impeachment of president
The president is accused of trying to obstruct a corruption probe - a charge he denies.
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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem overcomes Daniil Medvedev to reach final
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Thiem overcomes Medvedev to reach final
Dominic Thiem will face Alexander Zverev in Sunday's US Open men's final after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a semi-final of high quality.
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Venezuela: President Maduro says US spy seized near oil sites
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Venezuela: President Maduro says US spy seized near oil sites
The US Marine working for CIA had weapons and large amounts of cash, the Venezuelan president says.
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US election 2020: The voters who don't like Trump or Biden
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'We don't like either candidate'
As efforts to convert undecided voters, ramp up, not everyone is thrilled with the choice on offer.
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In case you missed it
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In case you missed it
From diamonds to mammoth bones: some gems you may not have seen this week.
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Celtics edge Raptors to reach Eastern Conference finals
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Boston Celtics through to conference finals
The Boston Celtics reach the Eastern Conference finals after a 92-87 win against defending champions the Toronto Raptors in the series decider.
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‘Signings could open up title race’ - Shearer previews new Premier League season
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Signings could open up title race - Shearer
Alan Shearer thinks Manchester City will win the Premier League title back from Liverpool but says predictions are difficult until the transfer window closes on 5 October.
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Teacher beats brother to win jackpot
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Teacher beats brother to win jackpot
Donald Fear is the first person to win the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire jackpot in 14 years.
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Obituary: Shere Hite, pioneering sex researcher
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The life of pioneering sex researcher Shere Hite
Her 1976 study, the Hite Report, shattered assumptions about female sexuality and sold 50m copies.
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Toots Hibbert: Jamaican reggae legend dies aged 77
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Toots Hibbert: Jamaican reggae legend dies aged 77
Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert was the front man of reggae band Toots & the Maytals.
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Obituary: Toots Hibbert - the man who coined the world reggae
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Obituary: Toots Hibbert - the man who coined the word reggae
The frontman of Toots and the Maytals was known for songs like Pressure Drop and Monkey Man.
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US wildfires fuelled by climate change, California governor says
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Climate change caused fires - California governor
The fires raging in three states show that the climate debate "is over", California's governor says.
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Coronavirus: Avoid 'party weekend' ahead of new restrictions, public told
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UK 'must avoid party weekend' ahead of new rules
The warning comes as a scientist says the UK is "on the edge of losing control" of the virus.
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Moria migrants protest in front of burnt-out camp
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Migrants protest in front of burnt-out camp
Thousands of migrants and refugees are demanding more permanent housing elsewhere.
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Navid Afkari: Iran executes young wrestler despite global outcry
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Navid Afkari: Iran executes young wrestler despite global outcry
Navid Afkari, 27, was accused of murder but he said he was tortured into confessing.
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'It feels more fun this year' - resurgent Azarenka faces Osaka in US Open final
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Azarenka & Osaka set for US Open final
Unseeded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka and Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka are both aiming for a third Grand Slam when they meet in Saturday's US Open final
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England players accept 25% pay cut to offset RFU's reduced income
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England men's squad take 25% pay cut
England men's squad accept 25% pay cut for the next 12 months to combat the financial impact of coronavirus.