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Sunday, July 31, 2022
Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image
The 60-year-old tells the BBC she suspects the government poster used a doctored picture of her.
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Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened
England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy.
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Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88
American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88.
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection
The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test.
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Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre
The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video.
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The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb
“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa
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Friday, July 29, 2022
Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey
Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west.
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Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale
The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups.
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Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy
Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave.
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert
Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024
A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019.
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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'
Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign
The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach.
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Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson
A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens
The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic.
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Monday, July 25, 2022
Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation
Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs.
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Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports
The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU.
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Sunday, July 24, 2022
France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste
New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs.
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Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign
He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October.
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Saturday, July 23, 2022
Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park
Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat.
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Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine
The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials.
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Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt
The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.
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Friday, July 22, 2022
China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend
Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning.
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Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress
An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee.
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Tunisia divided ahead of referendum
President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July.
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Thursday, July 21, 2022
What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?
Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed.
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Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire
Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight.
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Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me
Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles.
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Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president
Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial
Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.
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In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe
The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling.
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New York City Opens Cooling Centers as It Braces for a Heat Wave
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Monday, July 18, 2022
Australian makes history on Fifa game cover
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will be the first female player to feature on the global cover of EA Sports' Fifa football game.
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Isfahan's Shah Mosque: iconic Iranian site damaged in restoration
The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing.
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Sunday, July 17, 2022
Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities
Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children.
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