Watch highlights as Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah defends her 100m title in an Olympic record time of 10.61 seconds at Tokyo 2020.
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Saturday, 31 July 2021
Covid: Pulse oxygen monitors work less well on darker skin, experts say
Pulse oximeters, which spot falling oxygen levels, may work less well on darker skin, experts warn.
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Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities
Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas.
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Billie Eilish opens up to Clara Amfo on trolls
Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday.
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Tokyo Olympics: Dina Asher-Smith reveals she tore her hamstring at British Olympic trials
Team GB's Dina Asher-Smith tells BBC Sport she tore her hamstring during the British trials after she failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 100m final and pulled out of the 200m.
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Matthews hits 71 not out as Fire earn first win
Welsh Fire earn their first win of the women's Hundred with a nine-wicket victory against Manchester Originals in Cardiff.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Do you have a process or a framework to learn specific skills quickly?
Ask HN: Do you have a process or a framework to learn specific skills quickly?
10 by hypnotist | 7 comments on Hacker News.
Any suggestions/ frameworks on how to learn specific skill, retain the knowledge and be able to share it(in for ex. written form) I usually jump in straight away and start learning "on the job" but I realised that I forget too much and i do not have any notes to refer to later on. Examples of specific skill: - How to write a good cold email - how to learn some snowboarding trick - how to store your bitcoin safely etc.
10 by hypnotist | 7 comments on Hacker News.
Any suggestions/ frameworks on how to learn specific skill, retain the knowledge and be able to share it(in for ex. written form) I usually jump in straight away and start learning "on the job" but I realised that I forget too much and i do not have any notes to refer to later on. Examples of specific skill: - How to write a good cold email - how to learn some snowboarding trick - how to store your bitcoin safely etc.
Covid vaccine not to be compulsory for university lectures
Ministers are no longer considering making two doses mandatory for students in England, the BBC learns.
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Tokyo Olympics: Dina Asher-Smith & Asha Philip fail to qualify but Daryll Neita heads to 100m final
Watch highlights as Team GB's Dina Asher-Smith and Asha Philip fail to qualify for the 100m final but Daryll Neita advances as one of the fastest losers.
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High Wycombe: Murder arrest after man found dead in street
Police officers found the victim in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe in the early hours of Saturday.
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Asher-Smith fails to make 100m final but GB team-mate Neita through
Dina Asher-Smith fails to make the 100m final after clocking a below-par 11.05 seconds in the semi-final - but Great Britain team-mate Daryll Neita is through.
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Brighton Pride: Gala night kicks off scaled-back festivities
The launch night will feature an array of acts including cabaret, drag, live music and spoken word.
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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic hurls and smashes racquet in bronze medal match defeat
Novak Djokovic displays his frustrations during his bronze medal match against Pablo Carreno Busta, throwing a racquet and then smashing another against a net post.
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Djokovic beaten to Olympic singles bronze by Carreno Busta
Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic singles medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.
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Friday, 30 July 2021
The X Factor: 'It's always something I'm proud of'
Former X Factor contestants on what it was like to star in one of the biggest show on TV.
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Ballymena: Rare cancer diagnosis leads to unlikely friendship
Cat McKenna and Amber Scott met after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer.
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New top story on Hacker News: Why is YouTube adding “&pp=sAQA” to video URLs?
Why is YouTube adding “&pp=sAQA” to video URLs?
24 by pdkl95 | 9 comments on Hacker News.
YouTube started adding a new parameter "pp=sAQA" to video URLs on most index style pages (e.g. /feed/subscriptions, search results, the /videos page on any channel). The actual video pages (/watch) strip the pp= parameter, and it doesn't appear to be added to the URLs for the "recommended" videos. Does anybody know what this parameter does and/or why it was added? It's really annoying; using YouTube URLs in the shell now requires quoting due to the "&".
24 by pdkl95 | 9 comments on Hacker News.
YouTube started adding a new parameter "pp=sAQA" to video URLs on most index style pages (e.g. /feed/subscriptions, search results, the /videos page on any channel). The actual video pages (/watch) strip the pp= parameter, and it doesn't appear to be added to the URLs for the "recommended" videos. Does anybody know what this parameter does and/or why it was added? It's really annoying; using YouTube URLs in the shell now requires quoting due to the "&".
Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike
The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain.
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Drug deaths in Scotland reach new record level
The country continues to have the worst drug death rate in Europe, with a further 1,339 people dying last year.
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'Brighton cat killer' Steven Bouquet jailed for stabbing 16 pets
Steven Bouquet has been jailed for more than five years after he killed nine cats in night attacks.
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Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts
Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes.
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Max Verstappen fastest in Hungarian Grand Prix first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Djokovic's 'Golden Slam' hopes ended as Zverev reaches final
Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals.
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Esther Dingley: Remains confirmed as those of missing hiker
Esther Dingley disappeared in the Pyrenees mountains in November.
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Thursday, 29 July 2021
Peter McCombie: Cyclist jailed after Tower Hamlets hit-and-run death
The 72-year-old died eight days after the crash from traumatic head injuries.
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Rare Harry Potter book sells for £80k at Leyburn auction
The volume sold at auction in North Yorkshire for almost three times its estimated price.
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Holocaust memorial outside Parliament to go ahead
Fears have been raised that the site could become a terrorist target, but ministers say it will be safe.
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X Factor: ITV has no plans for another series of the show
The fat lady may be singing for Simon Cowell's long-running but currently dormant TV talent show.
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Hillsborough's 97th victim was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes
Andrew Devine died as a result of injuries he sustained 32 years earlier, a coroner concludes.
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'We lost our life savings in a cryptocurrency scam'
A pensioner caught up in an investment saga lost it all, prompting warnings to others.
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Covid: The doctor sisters working through the pandemic
CaitlÃn and Megan Prosser have been supporting each other throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Covid: University students could be told jabs are required - Raab
There will be "advance warning" if vaccines become compulsory for halls, the foreign secretary says.
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Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling
A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries.
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Actor Bob Odenkirk 'stable' after collapsing on set
The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul.
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US: China interest in Afghanistan could be positive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China.
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Wednesday, 28 July 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Please Bring Back Our Downvotes: Society Desperately Needs It
Please Bring Back Our Downvotes: Society Desperately Needs It
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Covid: No quarantine for fully jabbed US and EU travellers to England
The travel industry had been pushing for the rule change so tourists can more easily come to England.
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Wales' slate landscape wins World Heritage status
The north-west slate mining area is said to have "roofed the world" at its height in the 19th Century.
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Worksop chimney sweeps find Santa letter lost for decades
The slightly burnt note asks for a "cowboy suit and guns and a hat and everything".
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Covid: Self-isolation rule changes on 16 August 'nailed on' - PM
Recent falls in cases are encouraging but it is too early to draw conclusions, Boris Johnson says.
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Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes
Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues.
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Covid: Deaf woman wins claim over lack of sign language at briefings
A lack of sign language at government briefings amounts to discrimination, a High Court judge finds.
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Boris Johnson predicts steady economic recovery post-pandemic
Boris Johnson still warns of "bumps on the road" ahead as the IMF predicts 7% growth for the UK economy.
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Housing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn
UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says.
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Unesco: Wales' slate landscape bids for place on World Heritage list
Welsh slate landscape bids to join Egypt's Pyramids and India's Taj Mahal on prestigious list.
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Honda workers in Swindon to face 'reality check' after it closes
Swindon car plant prepares to stop production on July 30 after 35 years of production.
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Tuesday, 27 July 2021
Tesco offers £1,000 joining bonus for HGV lorry drivers
The supermarket chain is deploying the recruitment tactic amid a shortage in lorry drivers.
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Turner Prize returns to Tate Liverpool after 15 years
The renowned event will be held at the Tate Liverpool gallery in late 2022, it is announced.
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Culture of cover-up saw hundreds of children abused, report finds
More than 700 children suffered cruelty and sexual abuse at care homes in south London, an inquiry finds.
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Covid: PM warns against 'premature conclusions' as cases fall
The prime minister is urging people to "remain cautious" despite a fall in UK Covid cases.
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Home Office to investigate deportation of Chinese sailors after WW2
An MP says investigating why Chinese sailors were deported from Liverpool is a "step in the right direction".
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DaBaby's HIV and gay comments 'perpetuate discrimination'
The rapper made false claims about the life expectancy of people with HIV at a US festival.
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What is stop and search and what are my rights?
Police could carry out more stop and searches without 'reasonable grounds' under new proposals.
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Covid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers
Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate.
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Bradford child sexual abuse: Authorities apologise after review
The Bradford Partnership said "more needs to be done" to help victims of child sexual abuse in the district.
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Wayne Rooney: Cheshire Police reviewing blackmail complaint
Cheshire Police confirm a complaint of blackmail was made in relation to photos of Wayne Rooney.
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Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'
Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team.
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Monday, 26 July 2021
Canterbury Cathedral stained glass is among world's oldest
New research indicates that stained glass windows from Canterbury Cathedral may be among the oldest in the world.
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Whipps Cross Hospital patients evacuated after flooding
"Major incident" at Whipps Cross Hospital as fire brigade takes 1,000 flood calls across London.
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Bernadette Walker: Scott Walker guilty of murder
Scott Walker killed Bernadette Walker, 17, whose body has never been found.
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London flooding: When a month of rain fell in one day
From blocked roads to flooded homes, the deluge of rain has caused huge disruption to the capital.
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Lockdown weight gain averaging half a stone - survey
Four in 10 adults in England have become fatter during the pandemic, a survey suggests.
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Ronan Keating accepts phone hacking damages
The ex-Boyzone singer's lawyers told the High Court of the distress caused by newspapers stories.
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Wayne Rooney reports photos to Greater Manchester Police
The images appear to show the ex-England footballer asleep with unknown women posing beside him.
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Standon Calling festival-goers make most of mud as heavy rain hits
Organisers of the festival call it off due to flooding and risk of lightning.
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Sir Richard Sutton: Murder accused pleads not guilty
Thomas Schreiber is charged with murdering one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, in Dorset.
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Joey Barton denies assault charge against woman
The Bristol Rovers manager is accused of attacking a woman, leaving her with a head injury.
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Heathrow warns of further fall in passenger numbers
The airport says it could see even fewer travellers in 2021 due to testing requirements and restrictions.
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Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team
The Norway women's side were recently fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match.
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Sunday, 25 July 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Prince Charles’ experimental city is proving critics wrong
Prince Charles’ experimental city is proving critics wrong
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Man, woman and boy die in Loch Lomond incident
Police say they died at the scene near Ardlui after getting into difficulty in the water.
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Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance
The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities.
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Carrickfergus: Funfair incident caused by teens, Planet Fun says
Planet Fun says injuries were caused in County Antrim on Saturday because of "misuse of equipment".
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Hundred organisers say online 'racism or other forms of abuse' unacceptable
Organisers of The Hundred say they do not "accept racism or other forms of abuse" following "recent online comments directed towards players and fans".
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Football manager Joey Barton charged with attacking woman
The former Premier League player is charged by police after an incident in London.
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Climate change: Hebden Bridge boy, 11, starts 200 mile walk
Jude will walk 10 miles each day for 21 days to reach Westminster, where he will lobby ministers.
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Javid apologises for 'cower' Covid remark
The health secretary says he used a poor choice of word in a tweet, after criticism from victims' group.
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Saturday, 24 July 2021
British and Irish Lions 2021: Injured prop Wyn Jones replaced by Rory Sutherland against South Africa
Injured British and Irish Lions prop Wyn Jones is ruled out of Saturday's first Test against South Africa, with Scotland's Rory Sutherland starting and Mako Vunipola of England added to the bench.
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Lightning strikes and storms follow UK heatwave
Days of high summer temperatures give way to storms.
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New top story on Hacker News: KartaView: Yet another street-level imagery platform
KartaView: Yet another street-level imagery platform
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Open water: Swimmers urged not to take chances
It is thought 28 people have lost their lives in open water during the recent hot weather.
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Covid: Gareth Southgate urges young people to have jab
The England manager says vaccination is a chance for them to "get your freedom back".
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Goole WW2 bomb: M62 closed as Army prepares to detonate device
Army bomb experts will carry out a controlled explosion of the device, found on a new housing estate.
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Missing hiker's partner told of remains find
The hiker disappeared on a solo walk near the France-Spain border in November.
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Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests
Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Romsey industrial estate blaze involving 35,000 tonnes of waste
Residents near the blaze at Yokesford Hill Industrial Estate are advised to shut their windows.
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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption
Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo.
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Friday, 23 July 2021
Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid
Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge.
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Jadon Sancho: England winger completes £73m move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund
England winger Jadon Sancho completes his £73m move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund.
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Greensill: Lady Heywood's anger at 'scapegoating' of late husband by inquiry
Lady Heywood calls a report on the Greensill lobbying scandal a "fabricated attack" on her late husband.
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Rail services face cuts as staff self-isolate
Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic".
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Soldier found dead in barracks at Larkhill, Salisbury
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
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New top story on Hacker News: 93% of Paint Splatters Are Valid Perl Programs (2019)
93% of Paint Splatters Are Valid Perl Programs (2019)
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Covid infections around the UK continue to rise
Cases continue to increase, with more rises possible once the impact of easing restrictions kicks in.
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Mystery orcas spotted in Scotland found in Norway
The pod of six killer whales photographed in a Norwegian fjord were last spotted off Vatersay in 2018.
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Omagh bomb: 'Real prospect attack could have been prevented'
A judge also calls for new investigations into the Real IRA attack which killed 29 people.
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John Simpson: Good Morning Britain hosts apologise after swearing
Veteran foreign correspondent let the rude word slip on the ITV show shortly before 0650 BST.
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Children in Need and Comic Relief to air from BBC Salford studios
The BBC's annual fundraising events will be broadcast from the city from 2021 onwards.
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13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman comes out as transgender
The 29-year-old confirmed on Instagram her pronouns are now "she/her".
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Thursday, 22 July 2021
Tommy Robinson loses High Court libel case
The anti-Islam activist is ordered to pay a Syrian teenage refugee £100,000 in damages.
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Post Office scandal: Postmasters to get up to £100,000
Subpostmasters wrongly convicted of offences during an IT scandal will receive up to £100,000.
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UK has no idea of EU fishing catch in its waters, says Labour
The government says it is trying to get EU boats to declare everything they land in UK waters.
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomb like being hit by truck, says survivor
Martin Hibbert, who was badly injured, says he wants "the truth" to emerge from the public inquiry.
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Zoomtown-on-Sea? The lure of a new life on the coast
Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough.
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Croydon tram crash: Passengers accidentally killed, jury finds
Seven people died when the tram tipped over and spun off the track in Croydon in November 2016.
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Mercury Prize nominations: Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks and Celeste make the shortlist
The band are joined by Arlo Parks, Celeste, Ghetts and Mogwai on the album of the year shortlist.
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Greensill had extraordinarily privileged access to government, says inquiry
Financier Lex Greensill used his government role as a "marketing platform" for his firm, a report says.
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Tokyo Olympics: I beat an Olympian...when I was younger
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who can boast they once beat some of the current Team GB.
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More than 600,000 people told to isolate by Covid app
618,903 people in England and Wales received self-isolation alerts in the week up to 14 July
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Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Medal hope Hill out of Tokyo Olympics after catching Covid
British medal hope Amber Hill withdraws from the women's skeet competition at this summer's Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Priti Patel defends deal to stop rising numbers crossing Channel
The government is paying France £54m in a bid to stem the number of migrants travelling to the UK.
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'Catastrophic' backlog at driving licence body, warns union
MPs are told bad decisions by DVLA managers resulted in a "catastrophic" processing backlog of 1.4 million cases.
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Dinosaurs: 'Spectacular' fossil footprint find by four-year-old goes on display
A 200-million-year-old fossilised footprint could help scientists understand how dinosaurs walked.
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Liverpool stripped of Unesco World Heritage status
The city is deleted from the much-coveted Unesco list because of developments on the waterfront.
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GB women's footballers take knee ahead of first win
Great Britain's women's football squad take the knee before their opening 2-0 win over Chile at Tokyo 2020.
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Giant hail damages cars and windows in heatwave storm
Golf ball-sized hail comes "thundering down" as the extreme heat warning for England continues.
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New top story on Hacker News: Send+more=money and how to use forward-checking in search
Send+more=money and how to use forward-checking in search
11 by SoylentOrange | 0 comments on Hacker News.
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Tuesday, 20 July 2021
HMV backs High Street with plans for 10 new stores
The music chain's owner says people love shopping and want to touch goods before buying.
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South Africa captain Kolisi to start against Lions after recovering from Covid-19
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi recovers from Covid-19 to be named in the starting XV to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test on Saturday.
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Women's state pension: Compensation closer for Waspi campaigners
The government was too slow to tell women they would be directly affected by the rising state pension age.
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Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan
Some of the worshippers appeared frightened and unsure what to do when they heard multiple explosions.
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Man stuck in M4 jam plays football on carriageway
There was a three-hour tailback on the M4 in Wiltshire after a lorry caught fire.
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Raye and Polydor split after claims record label wouldn't release debut album
The 23-year-old singer says she and Polydor have "different goals artistically".
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Rescheduling Games 'caused sleepless nights', says IOC president
Rescheduling the Tokyo Olympics "caused sleepless nights" but must go ahead "to give hope" for the future, says IOC President Thomas Bach.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Webdev with poor/deteriorating vision. What can I pivot into?
Ask HN: Webdev with poor/deteriorating vision. What can I pivot into?
22 by mouzogu | 9 comments on Hacker News.
Long story short, I have a corneal disease that cannot be fixed with glasses or surgery. I'm able to get about 20/35 to 20/40 vision depending on whether it's a good day or not with glasses. I can get 20/20 with rigid lenses but it's not very comfortable after 3-4 hours and I'm not able to look at anything dark or black in colour so it's not perfect (thanks all you apps without a light mode :( I've been working as a web dev for 15 years since graduation but I know my days I numbered in this field as it requires near perfect vision due to the UI nature and dealing with things on a pixel level. What kind of field could I leverage my experience and pivot into that does not require perfect vision? Thanks, for any advice.
22 by mouzogu | 9 comments on Hacker News.
Long story short, I have a corneal disease that cannot be fixed with glasses or surgery. I'm able to get about 20/35 to 20/40 vision depending on whether it's a good day or not with glasses. I can get 20/20 with rigid lenses but it's not very comfortable after 3-4 hours and I'm not able to look at anything dark or black in colour so it's not perfect (thanks all you apps without a light mode :( I've been working as a web dev for 15 years since graduation but I know my days I numbered in this field as it requires near perfect vision due to the UI nature and dealing with things on a pixel level. What kind of field could I leverage my experience and pivot into that does not require perfect vision? Thanks, for any advice.
Tokyo 2020: The hijabi referee making Olympic history
The first Arab and African woman to referee 3x3 basketball at the Olympics shares how her Muslim faith has guided her career.
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New top story on Hacker News: Why the Internet Needs IPFS Before It's Too Late (2015)
Why the Internet Needs IPFS Before It's Too Late (2015)
15 by 1vuio0pswjnm7 | 5 comments on Hacker News.
15 by 1vuio0pswjnm7 | 5 comments on Hacker News.
Monday, 19 July 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Gort is a chatbot framework designed for chatops
Show HN: Gort is a chatbot framework designed for chatops
14 by clockworksoul | 0 comments on Hacker News.
14 by clockworksoul | 0 comments on Hacker News.
China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers
The UK and the EU have accused China in connection with a major cyber-attack on Microsoft servers.
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Paralympian told to wear more appropriate shorts
Double world champion para-athlete Olivia Breen said she was left angry and speechless after being told to wear 'more appropriate' shorts.
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Covid: Lifting all restrictions in one go is reckless, says Sir Keir Starmer
Boris Johnson has urged caution as most legal rules on social contact are lifted in England.
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Colin Pitchfork: Double killer will not be on sex offenders register
The government says Colin Pitchfork, who raped and murdered two girls, will be subject to other "strict" conditions.
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Post Office Horizon scandal: More subpostmasters cleared
The Court of Appeal clears 12 more former subpostmasters who were wrongly convicted.
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Strictly Come Dancing: Greatest Dancer winner joins professional dancer line-up
Poland's Jowita Przystal is one of four new additions to the BBC One's team of professional dancers.
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Guto Harri quits GB News over taking the knee row
The journalist was suspended for a gesture made during a chat about the abuse of black footballers.
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19 July: The station where masks are mandatory - and not
Commuters at Farringdon station react to the varying face-covering rules now in place in London.
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Sunday, 18 July 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Inserting One Billion Rows in SQLite Under a Minute
Inserting One Billion Rows in SQLite Under a Minute
65 by todsacerdoti | 16 comments on Hacker News.
65 by todsacerdoti | 16 comments on Hacker News.
Covid: 'Pingdemic' threatens shop openings say supermarkets
M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate.
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Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls
Gardaà are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy.
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'It's about getting the ball to our danger players' - Vieira's impact at Palace
Patrick Vieira's reign at Crystal Palace got off to a winning start and the Eagles will hope history doesn't repeat itself under the France World Cup winner.
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Comedian Tom O'Connor dies aged 81
The presenter and comic had had Parkinson's for many years, his family says.
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Covid: UK faces a difficult summer, says leading scientist
Prof Neil Ferguson says there could be as many as 200,000 cases a day as restrictions ease.
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World Student Games: Sheffield's forgotten sporting spectacle
Sheffield's decision to host the World Student Games in 1991 still divides opinions across the city.
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Labour: Why would we oppose a social care tax?
But the shadow health secretary says he would want a guarantee the money would be used for care.
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Covid-19: PM and chancellor to self-isolate in U-turn
It comes after anger over "VIP testing" allowing them to work following Sajid Javid's positive test.
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Anjem Choudary: Radical preacher's public speaking ban lifted
The strict licence conditions Anjem Choudary was subjected to after leaving prison come to an end.
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Saturday, 17 July 2021
Farne Islands: Puffins see visitors return after 18 months
Tourists haven't been able to go to the Farne Islands for 18 months and it's changed the birds' behaviour.
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The Open 2021: McIlroy climbs leader board after hitting five birdies
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy climbs up the leader board after hitting five birdies on the front nine at day three of the Open at Royal St George's.
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Health Secretary Javid tests positive for Covid
Sajid Javid says he has had two jabs and his symptoms are "very mild".
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British Grand Prix: Max Verstappen tops final practice before sprint qualifying
Red Bull's Max Verstappen ended the final practice before Formula 1's new 'sprint' qualifying race fastest at the British Grand Prix.
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Mass testing as Covid outbreak hits Perth Prison
Nearly 100 inmates at Perth Prison are self-isolating after testing positive, with no access to family or lawyers.
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1895 Cup final: Nu Brown extends Featherstone's lead against York City Knights
Featherstone's Nu Brown finishes off a flowing move to extends his side's lead to 20-10 against York City Knights in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley.
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Google Maps updates 'dangerous' Ben Nevis route
The firm insists its map service did not direct walkers to a "potentially fatal" trail - but makes changes to avoid confusion.
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What the Premier League can learn from VAR at Euro 2020
The Premier League can learn a lot from Uefa's light-touch approach to VAR decisions, says former official Lee Probert.
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England v Pakistan T20: Liam Livingstone hits England's fastest ever century
Watch as Liam Livingstone hits England's fastest-ever T20 century - but Pakistan win a thrilling first Twenty20 at Trent Bridge.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Anyone here built successful SaaS/startup just for money?
Ask HN: Anyone here built successful SaaS/startup just for money?
23 by aristofun | 8 comments on Hacker News.
Is something wrong with me that recently I stopped being excited about tech, products, disruptive ideas, making world better etc. And just want to make money, as much as possible, don’t care how (as long as it’s legal). Is it a good start for starting new project in tech world? Because creating software products is the only thing i can do very well. But except few small exceptions all my life I’ve been working for companies, exchanging my time for money, building software. Anyone created profitable and lasting IT business being motivated only by money?
23 by aristofun | 8 comments on Hacker News.
Is something wrong with me that recently I stopped being excited about tech, products, disruptive ideas, making world better etc. And just want to make money, as much as possible, don’t care how (as long as it’s legal). Is it a good start for starting new project in tech world? Because creating software products is the only thing i can do very well. But except few small exceptions all my life I’ve been working for companies, exchanging my time for money, building software. Anyone created profitable and lasting IT business being motivated only by money?
Craft beer industry accused of being 'sexist boys' club'
Independent beer makers have promised reform following allegations of discrimination and harassment.
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Arsenal agree £50m deal for Brighton defender White
Arsenal agree a deal in principle for the £50m transfer of Brighton and England defender Ben White.
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Friday, 16 July 2021
Winter vomiting virus warning for England
Cases of norovirus are going up with a number of outbreaks caused by the vomiting bug in recent weeks, say officials.
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'Harry is our player. Period. No need to talk about anything else' - Spurs boss Nuno on Kane
New Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo says Harry Kane is "our player" and will speak to the England captain when he returns to the club.
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Warnings grow about staff forced to self-isolate
Alarm mounts over fears of a "surge" in workers and medical staff forced to quarantine after being "pinged".
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Boris Johnson's university friend gets ethics watchdog rule
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of "cronyism" but the government says proper processes were followed.
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GB News says presenter Guto Harri breached standards by taking the knee
Guto Harri made the gesture on air, saying how "hideously ugly racism in some English football is".
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New top story on Hacker News: UPchieve (YC W21) Is Hiring a Mobile Engineer (Remote)
UPchieve (YC W21) Is Hiring a Mobile Engineer (Remote)
1 by thedevelopnik | 0 comments on Hacker News.
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Covid infections are high and rising around the UK
Cases have risen again in many regions, data reveals, ahead of England dropping most Covid rules on Monday.
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Church of England criticised over suicide of falsely accused priest
Fr Alan Griffin took his own life having spent a year under investigation over baseless allegations.
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Colum Eastwood: MP reveals death threats after naming Soldier F
Colum Eastwood named the former paratrooper, accused of two Bloody Sunday murders, in Parliament.
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Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AA
Prices hit the highest since October 2013 amid forecasts of a very busy summer on UK roads.
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Ashton-Under-Lyne: Baby hurt in Asda ceiling collapse
A witness says "the roof started peeling towards us, dust was everywhere and a baby was screaming".
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'I'm going to Ibiza by any means necessary'
The Balearic Islands joining the amber travel list for England is causing a dilemma for some holiday makers.
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Sex Pistols in legal dispute over Danny Boyle's new TV series
Steve Jones and Paul Cook sue John Lydon over the use of the band's songs in Danny Boyle's Pistol.
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Face of the Games, face of change - how Osaka is shaking up Japan
Naomi Osaka's relationship with Japan has not always been easy, but change rarely is. How the face of the Games is changing the host nation.
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There's something in my eye... 10 tear-jerking Olympic Games moments
It isn't always the big names and blue-riband events that create all the memories. Here are 10 times the Olympics has set spines tingling and tears flowing
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Thursday, 15 July 2021
Instagram admits moderation mistake over racist comments
The social-media platform said its technology had been erroneously identifying the comments as benign.
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Clippy returns - as an emoji
Microsoft changes its paperclip emoji to look like its early virtual assistant, the object of much affection and frustration.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Recruiters want people who do side projects, yet contracts forbid them?
Ask HN: Recruiters want people who do side projects, yet contracts forbid them?
6 by uVacCXNiiJCTnYB | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I was reading this [Joel on software essay](https://ift.tt/2VFhWGB) about employment contracts and side prrojects after it was mentioned in another post here. It's been frustrating me for a long time that most companies when hiring are looking for people who do lots of side projects and open source work, yet when you are actually employed, you will usually have a contract forbidding you from having side activities, or potentially trying to grab copyright forr what you do on the side. Most companies also don't let their employees open source their code written at work too. I get that there is a sort of common understanding between employers and employees that lets people have small side projects, but I've never liked the fact that on paper companies can easily claim ownership of them if they become worth it. In a lot of jobs, people end up in a situation where they are actively discouraged from doing anything on the side because it's always hard to know if they're even allowed. Learning new skills, having side projects and doing open source is valued in hiring, but strongly discouraged and sometimes impossible when having a job. Are there any solutions to this problem? Curious what people's thoughts are.
6 by uVacCXNiiJCTnYB | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I was reading this [Joel on software essay](https://ift.tt/2VFhWGB) about employment contracts and side prrojects after it was mentioned in another post here. It's been frustrating me for a long time that most companies when hiring are looking for people who do lots of side projects and open source work, yet when you are actually employed, you will usually have a contract forbidding you from having side activities, or potentially trying to grab copyright forr what you do on the side. Most companies also don't let their employees open source their code written at work too. I get that there is a sort of common understanding between employers and employees that lets people have small side projects, but I've never liked the fact that on paper companies can easily claim ownership of them if they become worth it. In a lot of jobs, people end up in a situation where they are actively discouraged from doing anything on the side because it's always hard to know if they're even allowed. Learning new skills, having side projects and doing open source is valued in hiring, but strongly discouraged and sometimes impossible when having a job. Are there any solutions to this problem? Curious what people's thoughts are.
Euro 2020: Four people arrested over racist abuse of England players
Players who missed penalties were targeted online after the team lost the Euro 2020 final.
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Nissan sees 10% of workforce told to self-isolate
Up to 900 workers are sent home from its Sunderland plant after being alerted by the NHS app.
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Sainsbury's to encourage mask-wearing from Monday
The supermarket will keep the Covid measure even after the legal mandate to wear a mask is dropped.
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Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Online racists to be banned from matches, says PM
The PM vows to change football banning orders - but Sir Keir Starmer says his promise "rings hollow".
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Most Covid rules set to be lifted in Wales on 7 August
Most Covid rules will be scrapped if coronavirus rates allow - but face mask laws will stay.
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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.
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Jones to rejoin Lions in South Africa, 18 days after dislocating shoulder
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is to rejoin the British and Irish Lions squad just 18 days after dislocating his shoulder.
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Marcus Rashford mural messages of support to be preserved
Hundreds of notes were placed on the artwork which was defaced following England's final defeat.
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Waterstones to encourage shoppers to wear masks in stores
Bookseller is one of the first major chains to state policy for shops, but its stance attracts a mixed response.
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Euro 2020 final: Harry Maguire's father suffered two suspected broken ribs
Harry Maguire's father Alan suffered two suspected broken ribs before England's Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy, says the England defender.
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North West England leads housing boom with prices up 15%
Official figures show property prices also rising rapidly in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England.
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'Watching England at Wembley was unbelievable - I can't wait to see what Silverstone will be like'
W Series driver and BBC Sport columnist Jamie Chadwick has been gorging on sport this summer - now it's her turn to shine.
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Racist abuse: Portsmouth to investigate claims academy players racially abused England stars
Portsmouth begin an investigation after some of their academy players allegedly use racially abusive language in the wake of England's Euro 2020 final loss.
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Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Teen pilot Travis Ludlow youngest to fly solo around the world
Travis Ludlow, 18, breaks the Guinness World Record for the trip by 13 days.
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South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president.
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Google fined €500m by French competition authority
The search giant must propose ways to compensate news businesses for the use of their content.
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England football racism row: Black and Asian fans 'so proud' of Southgate's team
Binta Williams, 22, is one of many new fans loving the diversity of the Euro 2020 England squad.
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Firms left to decide own rules on face masks
Travel firms and others are setting out their own safety rules for when legal bindings lift.
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Colin Pitchfork: Double schoolgirl murderer's release confirmed
A judge-led review upholds a decision by the Parole Board to deem Colin Pitchfork safe for release.
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