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Coronavirus: World has seen record 24-hour rise in COVID-19 cases - WHO
The world has seen a record rise in coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
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Donald Trump claims 99% of coronavirus cases are 'totally harmless' as US infections surge
Donald Trump has claimed 99% of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless" after a surge of infections in the US.
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Baby turtles thrive on tourist-free Thai beaches and bright orange baby monkeys 'living happily' in parks
In the inky darkness, a tiny body wiggles in the sand.
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Coronavirus: Spain puts 200,000 people in Catalonia back into lockdown as cases rise
More than 200,000 people in northeast Spain have been put back into an enforced lockdown following several new outbreaks of coronavirus.
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Norilsk: The city built by gulag prisoners where Russia guards its Arctic secrets
The drive from Norilsk airport to the city takes you past mile after mile of crumbling, Soviet-era factories.
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Scuba diver dies after shark attack near Fraser Island tourist hotspot in Australia
A scuba diver has died following a shark attack off the coast of Queensland in Australia, emergency services have said.
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Coronavirus: Britain beware - Israel living the consequences of trying to return to normal
I live in Israel.
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Hong Kong: Asylum for 'tortured' consulate worker could give hope to other activists
A former worker at the UK's consulate in Hong Kong has told Sky News that Britain's decision to grant him asylum could set a precedent for others who fear Chinese persecution.
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France: Jean Castex named new prime minister as Emmanuel Macron seeks to win back voters
France's new prime minister has been named as Jean Castex following the resignation of Edouard Philippe, triggering a government reshuffle.
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Trump blasts 'angry mobs' trying to tear down statues and 'wipe out' US history during Independence Day speech
Donald Trump has blasted "angry mobs" trying to tear down statues as he claimed protesters are attempting to "wipe out" US history in a speech to mark America's Independence Day.