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- Britain concerned at reports Hong Kong consulate worker held in China
Britain said on Tuesday it was extremely concerned by reports that a staff member at the consulate in its former colony of Hong Kong had been detained in mainland China. ... read more - Hong Kong leader sees ‘way out’ of chaos through dialogueHong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of an effort to restore calm and that talks with non-violent protesters would provide "a way out" for the Chinese-ruled city. ... read more
- Murray positive despite first-round loss to Sandgren in Winston-Salem
Andy Murray is still searching for his first singles win since hip surgery after losing 7-6 7-5 to Tennys Sandgren in the Winston-Salem Open first round. ... read more - ‘No disrespect & good PR’: Netanyahu explains wife’s blunder at Ukraine welcome ceremony (VIDEO)
The wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has landed in hot water in Ukraine after she threw a piece of bread – part of a welcoming ceremony – on the tarmac, forcing the Israeli leader to apologize for the blunder. The centuries-old Slavic tradition of greeting honored guests with bread ... read more - ‘No disrespect & good PR’: Netanyahu explains wife’s blunder at Ukraine welcome ceremony (VIDEO)The wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has landed in hot water in Ukraine after she threw a piece of bread – part of a welcoming ceremony – on the tarmac, forcing the Israeli leader to apologize for the blunder. The centuries-old Slavic tradition of greeting honored guests with bread ... read more
- Hong Kong: British consulate staffer ‘detained at China border’The FCO says it is seeking further information from Chinese authorities. ... read more
- US says airstrike in Somalia kills al-Shabaab fighter
... read more - Zakir Naik banned from making public speeches in Malaysia
Zakir Naik banned from making public speeches in Malaysia ... read more - ‘I love watching natural talent Archer – but Australia will still win the Ashes’In his latest BBC Sport column, Glenn McGrath discusses Jofra Archer's impact on this series, and how Australia have to deal with his pace. ... read more
- Usain Bolt’s 200m world record 10 years on – ‘You’ve got to be kidding me!’A look back as Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt breaks the 200m world record at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on 20 August 2009. ... read more
- Elton John blasts relentless character assassination of Harry and MeghanElton John and Ellen DeGeneres spoke out on Monday in support of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, calling them a down-to-earth and hardworking couple who were being unfairly attacked by the media. ... read more
- Europa League final defeat transformed Arsenal’s transfer strategy – KroenkeArsenal director Josh Kroenke speaks to BBC Sport about the club's summer transfers, fan pressure and future ambition. ... read more
- Italy Vote, ISIS, Notre-Dame: Your Tuesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know. ... read more - Trump urges restraint on Kashmir in call with India and Pakistan
US President Donald Trump said Kashmir was a "tough situation" and that he had "good conversations" with the prime ministers of India and Pakistan. He urged them to work towards reducing tensions. ... read more - Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam offers talks but shuns protesters’ demandsCity's chief executive still refuses to say extradition bill is withdrawn, stays silent on call for independent probe. ... read more
- Indian spacecraft carrying moon rover successfully enters lunar orbit – space agency
India has successfully placed its rover-carrying spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 into lunar orbit, clearing one of the final hurdles for the Vikram lander’s historic touchdown on the unexplored southern pole of the Moon. Because of the great risks associated with the feat, the highly sophisticated maneuvering required some great engineering skills and ... read more - Tamil Nadu: Three Rameswaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan NavyTamil Nadu: Three Rameswaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy ... read more
- Newark residents forced to face the summer heat to pick up drinkable water
- Epstein’s death in ‘American gulag’ will fuel conspiracies for years – lawyer
The death of millionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein behind bars should trigger "system-wide self-reflection" on how prisoners are treated, Epstein's lawyer tells RT – and it will trigger conspiracy theories for years to come. 'Institutionally ill-equipped American gulag' Metropolitan Correctional Center "is sort of like an American gulag for people ... read more - Chinese missiles threaten American bases on its doorstepChinese missiles threaten American bases on its doorstep ... read more
- Elizabeth Warren apologizes for heritage claims to Native American voters
- Brexit: UK to end EU freedom of movement rules in no-deal scenarioThe British government said if it were to leave the EU without a deal on October 31, freedom of movement rules with the EU would immediately end. Critics have blasted the move as "reckless." ... read more
- Italian PM Conte faces ouster as Salvini flexes political muscleFar-right interior minister hopes to trigger elections elections by forcing Prime Minister Conte to resign on Tuesday. ... read more
- Eugene Robinson: Trump is ‘raving like a lunatic and everyone just shrugs’
- Burkina Faso troops killed in ‘major terrorist attack’: armyMore than a dozen soldiers killed, several reported missing after a group of fighters launch attack in Soum province. ... read more
- Johnson tells EU backstop is ‘anti-democratic’The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU. ... read more
- Indonesia’s Jokowi urges calm after violent West Papua protestsPresident's security minister says protests had been contained and pledges fair probe into what triggered the unrest. ... read more
- General accused of war crimes appointed as Lanka’s Army chiefGeneral accused of war crimes appointed as Lanka's Army chief ... read more
- School disciplines students who sang Nazi song and gave Nazi salute during awards banquet — but won’t say howIt's the latest anti-Semitic action by students amid a rise in hate crimes. ... read more
- Trump vows not to build giant tower in Greenland… once he buys it?
US President apparently hasn’t given up on buying Greenland, promising the island’s residents they won’t end up with a giant gleaming Trump Tower in their backyard… and posting a photo of exactly that. Trump tweeted a magnificently garish rendering of Trump Tower Greenland on Monday afternoon, promising the reluctant Danes ... read more - Foreign Agents and Terrorists: How China Is Framing Hong Kong’s Protests
For more than two months, antigovernment protests have gripped Hong Kong, with anger rising over China’s growing influence. Here are tactics the Chinese government is using to frame the narrative. ... read more - Facebook tells Trump ads can’t appeal to ‘strong women LIKE YOU,’ caving in to ex-Clinton staffer
US President Donald Trump is breaking the law – Facebook law, that is. His campaign’s crime? Assuming the gender of potential voters in ads, which now have to be removed from the social media platform. The alarm over Trump’s campaign ads was sounded by ThinkProgress founder Judd Legum, who claimed ... read more - Jeffrey Epstein ‘signed will two days before death’The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say. ... read more
- Twitter accuses China of anti-Hong Kong protest campaignChina sowed political discord and undermined the protest movement in Hong Kong on Twitter, the company has said. The social media platform notified Facebook, where a state-backed disinformation operation was also found. ... read more
- ISIS Is Regaining Strength in Iraq and Syria
Five months after its territorial defeat, the Islamic State is conducting guerrilla attacks as defense officials acknowledge that the terrorist group is here to stay. ... read more - The people policing the internet’s most horrific contentWebsite content moderators have to see some very disturbing material. How do they cope? ... read more
- Why we lie about being retiredWhen we retire we often pretend that we're still working according to one Harvard academic. ... read more
- The International 2019: What does it take to become a gaming millionaire?Gaming is a near billion-dollar industry, but what kind of pressures do young e-sports stars face? ... read more
- Twitter bans ‘state media’ from advertising… and guess who decides how they are defined
As mainstream media outlets accused Twitter of allowing a Chinese news agency to advertise its reporting on the Hong Kong protests, the platform announced it would ban all “state-controlled” media advertising within a month. “Going forward, we will not accept advertising from state-controlled news media entities,” Twitter announced on Monday ... read more - The Family: ‘Raised in a doomsday cult, I entered the real world at 15’Ben Shenton was raised in a cult that thought the world would soon end. It didn't - but one day his world abruptly changed. ... read more
- ‘Weak management’ – pundits criticise Man Utd penalty strategy after draw at WolvesPundits criticise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's selection of two penalty-takers after Paul Pogba misses from the spot for Manchester United against Wolves. ... read more
- US tells Greece any help to Iranian tanker may be ‘terrorism support’
The US State Department has informed the Greek government of its ‘strong position’ regarding foreign states providing any assistance to Iranian oil tanker that was recently released by Gibraltar despite all Washington’s pressure. Any attempts to assist the vessel, which was renamed from ‘Grace 1’ to ‘Adrian Darya 1’ and ... read more - Ugandan acid attack survivors speak outTwo women share their stories of surviving and then recovering from acid attacks in Uganda. ... read more
- Twitter ‘adopts’ a Berkshire grandad following viral video82-year-old Keith melted millions of hearts when a video of him painting his granddaughter's nails went viral. ... read more
- The town that banned Muslims from buying propertyA Lebanese town has banned Muslims from buying and renting property, forcing this family from their home. ... read more
- By air and sea, a desperate search to find a local firefighter, friend missing off Florida coast
Two firefighters planned for a quick fishing trip, but they never returned. ... read more - Richard Williams, Oscar-winning animator behind ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ dies at 86
He spent about 30 years working on “The Thief and the Cobbler” but lost control of the film after it went over budget and fell behind schedule. ... read more - ‘Sowing discord’ again? Twitter wades into Hong Kong protests with hunt for ‘Chinese bots’
In another high-profile purge, Twitter has announced the deletion of nearly 1,000 accounts from its platform, citing fears that “Chinese bots” are “sowing discord” in Hong Kong after months of heated protests there. After coming under fire recently for its alleged role in protests in China, Twitter has taken steps to ... read more - Resorting to violence legal: Ex-Pak envoys, after Islamabad fails to get global support on KashmirResorting to violence legal: Ex-Pak envoys, after Islamabad fails to get global support on Kashmir ... read more
- Ilhan Omar: Go to Israel, see ‘cruel reality of the occupation’Denouncing Netanyahu's decision to deny them entry, Omar, Tlaib urge politicians to visit Israel and occupied West Bank. ... read more
- Planned Parenthood, Eric Garner, ISIS: Your Monday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. ... read more - Hong Kong, Thailand, George Orwell: Your Tuesday Briefing
China accused of information war. ... read more - ‘Red flag’ laws may play role in preventing mass shootings, study finds
California researchers identify 21 cases where an order to stop gun possession was sought after threats. ... read more - Opinion: Donald Trump’s ice-cold Greenland calculusIn offering to buy Greenland, US President Donald Trump is trying once again to disrupt the postwar Western order. What he is mainly interested in is geopolitical influence in the Arctic, writes DW's Oliver Sallet. ... read more
- Two members of far-right Proud Boys convicted in 2018 fight with antifascists
Maxwell Hare and John Kinsman were found guilty of attempted gang assault, three charges of attempted assault and rioting. ... read more - Wolves 1-1 Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why Paul Pogba took penaltyOle Gunnar Solskjaer explains why Paul Pogba took Manchester United's penalty, rather than Marcus Rashford, as they drew 1-1 at Wolves - with Rui Patricio saving Pogba's spot-kick. ... read more
- Migration in focus on 30th anniversary of Pan-European PicnicThirty years after the Pan-European Picnic, leaders of Hungary and Germany are divided over how to treat asylum seekers. ... read more
- ‘I wanted to go a different way’ – GB number two Evans splits with coach over ‘differences’Dan Evans says his surprise decision to split with coach David Felgate was because the pair started to see "a few things differently". ... read more
- Palestinian Authority Bans Activities by Gay Rights Group
The Palestinian group, Al Qaws, vowed to continue its work. A police spokesman said its activities violated the “ideals and values of Palestinian society.” ... read more - NYPD officer fired for death of Eric Garner after ‘implausible & self-serving’ account
The New York Police Department has fired the officer responsible for the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man killed during arrest over the “selling of loose cigarettes,” after the officer’s account of events was questioned. A disciplinary hearing has recommended that NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo – accused of ... read more - Sri Lankan general accused of war abuses appointed army chiefShavendra Silva has denied allegations, but rights groups see his appointment as undermining reconciliation efforts. ... read more
- Son, brother of outgoing Guatemalan president cleared of fraudThe corruption case has battered outgoing President Jimmy Morales's popularity. ... read more
- Despite US calling for bilateral solution, Pak once again urges Trump to mediate on KashmirDespite US calling for bilateral solution, Pak once again urges Trump to mediate on Kashmir ... read more
- Pogba misses penalty as Man Utd draw at WolvesPaul Pogba has a penalty saved as Manchester United are held to a draw at Wolves with Ruben Neves scoring a stunning equaliser for the hosts. ... read more
- Notre-Dame Construction Resumes in Paris, but Worries About Lead Remain
Officials had shut down the work site over concerns about lead contamination. While stricter decontamination measures are now in place, concerns over safety persist. ... read more - El Salvador: Rape victim acquitted of killing her babyA 21-year-old Salvadoran woman accused of killing her stillborn child has been cleared of her aggravated homicide conviction in a retrial. The case was closely watched by rights groups. ... read more
- Canada election: Charities warned against climate change adsCanada's elections watchdog warned that saying climate change is real could be illegal. ... read more
- Planned Parenthood abandons Title X funds over Trump ‘gag rule’The organisation says it won't be 'bullied into withholding abortion information from patients'. ... read more
- Salvador Court Acquits Woman Charged With Homicide After Stillbirth
The decision was hailed as a victory by women’s rights groups, who say a strict abortion ban has led to overzealous prosecution of low-income women who lose their babies. ... read more - Does the Trump-Netanyahu special relationship serve or harm US?The close ties between the US president and the Israeli prime minister are creating controversy. ... read more
- The U.S. is already transforming Greenland, and it’s imperiling Americans here at home
The U.S. doesn't own Greenland (yet), but it already holds the key to our long-term fate. ... read more - Iceland Mourns Loss of a Glacier by Posting a Warning About Climate Change
Higher global temperatures are threatening glaciers, which cover 11 percent of Iceland and are prominent tourist attractions. ... read more - Prince Andrew, ‘Appalled’ by Epstein Scandal, Denies Any Role
The denial followed the publication of a video from 2010 showing the prince waving goodbye to a young woman at the mansion of Jeffrey Epstein. ... read more - Salvadoran Court Acquits Woman Charged With Homicide After StillbirthThe decision was hailed as a victory by women’s rights groups, who say a strict abortion ban has led to overzealous prosecution of low-income women who lose their babies. ... read more
- Macron tells Putin truce in Syria’s Idlib must be respectedFrench president hosts Russian counterpart for wide-ranging talks, including about Syria and Ukraine. ... read more
- Massive Google outage reported across US
A mass malfunction of Google services has been reported across the entire US and beyond, with people unable to login to their Gmail accounts or use search. First reports of outage came around 14:09 EST (18:09 GMT) as users complained about inability to access Google Drive and Gmail. An absolute ... read more - Long overdue or divisive & futile? NYT’s 1619 Project on slavery in America splits readers
A new initiative from the New York Times examining the history of slavery in the US has been met with applause and criticism online. Some say the project is “long overdue” while others accuse the paper of “rewriting” history. The 1619 Project was conceived as a way to observe the ... read more - Corbyn Calls Johnson ‘Britain’s Trump,’ as Campaign Gets Underway
No date has been set for a general election as yet, but analysts expect one soon. The question is, will it be before or after Brexit? ... read more - Macron lectures Putin on ‘right to protest’ amid own crackdown on Yellow Vests
Emmanuel Macron took the opportunity to tell Russia’s Vladimir Putin that a “true democracy” should treat protesters with respect. In France, anti-Macron protesters have been met with police batons for the past 40 weekends. The two leaders met ahead of the G7 summit, which Russia will not be part of, ... read more - Cops and robbers in a dead-end gun fightHorrified householders in South Carolina find their quiet cul-de-sac turned into the O.K. Corral. ... read more
- Macron, Putin optimistic on Ukraine, clash on SyriaThe French and Russian leaders have said the change of power in Ukraine has boosted chances of peace in its east. But they were less in agreement over Syria — and how to deal with protests. ... read more
- Salvadoran rape victim jailed for stillbirth not guilty of murderEvelyn Hernandez, who was previously given 30 years for suspected abortion, found not guilty of homicide in retrial. ... read more
- Russia says ‘foreign meddling’ to blame for protestsMoscow says it will investigate alleged interference for inspiring anti-Putin demonstrations over upcoming local elections. ... read more
- Workers return to Notre Dame after toxic lead scareOfficials had closed the site after finding high levels of lead in the church. Environmental, health and labor groups have accused the government of downplaying the risk of lead contamination for locals and tourists. ... read more
- ‘You need to back the f*** up’: CM Punk in altercation with fan while on MMA commentary duty
Former WWE world champion turned UFC fighter CM Punk came close to throwing down with an overly-aggressive fan while providing commentary at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 77 in New Jersey recently. Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, was providing color commentary to the event being broadcast live on UFC ... read more - US test-fires cruise missile after INF treaty pulloutThe US Pentagon says it has tested a ground-launched cruise missile just weeks after exiting the INF treaty. The missile would have been banned under the bilateral agreement with Russia. ... read more
- US prisons chief removed after Epstein suicideUS Attorney General William Barr shakes up prisons bureau after the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein inside a federal jail. ... read more
- After Epstein’s death, attorney general replaces leader at Bureau of Prisons
The job will be taken over by Kathleen Hawk Sawyer, who led the federal prison system from 1992 to 2003. ... read more - Palestinian president fires advisers, orders return of bonusesMoves believed to be part of efforts to cut costs and recuperate funds after Israel stopped delivering tax revenues. ... read more
- El Salvador: Evelyn Hernández cleared over baby’s deathEvelyn Hernández's murder retrial has shocked El Salvador and galvanised women's rights groups. ... read more
- Gina Lopez, Who Led Crackdown on Mines in the Philippines, Dies at 65
Ms. Lopez was forced from her job as environment secretary after she halted the operations of many of the country’s mining companies. ... read more - ‘Hong Kong mob’ — How mainland Chinese see the democracy movementFor weeks now, hundreds of thousands of people have demonstrated in Hong Kong against the increasing influence of the Beijing government over their region. People in mainland China, however, have little sympathy. ... read more
- Hoping to hold productive talks on strengthening India-B’desh ties: JaishankarHoping to hold productive talks on strengthening India-B'desh ties: Jaishankar ... read more
- Ex-Pak Foreign Secy Janjua meets Qureshi, discusses Kashmir issueEx-Pak Foreign Secy Janjua meets Qureshi, discusses Kashmir issue ... read more
- ‘We got our passports back!’ Twitter erupts as Farage poses with new ‘EU-free’ UK passport
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has revealed he’s received his new UK passport, without the words “European Union” on the front cover, prompting responses from a deluge of both passionate Brexiteers and irate EU remainers. Farage posted a picture of himself on social media on Monday, proudly holding aloft his ... read more - Cerebras reveals world’s ‘largest computer chip’ for AI tasksThe chip, which is larger than an iPad, is designed for complex artificial intelligence systems. ... read more
- Christina, a Dutch Princess Who Married a Commoner, Dies at 72
She was the youngest daughter of Queen Juliana and a sister of Queen Beatrix; in her late 20s, she married a preschool teacher who worked in Harlem. ... read more - Charity says refugees stranded off Italy should be flown to SpainOn standoff's 18th day, Open Arms calls Spanish offer to allow ship disembark at port 1,000km away 'incomprehensible'. ... read more
- After INF treaty exit, US tests ground-launched cruise missileThe test would have been prohibited by the INF treaty, had the United States had not left it earlier this month. ... read more
- Gina Lopez, Philippine anti-mining advocate, dies aged 65Former Philippine Environment Minister Gina Lopez briefly closed down many of the country's mines. ... read more
- Newark residents forced to face the summer heat to pick up drinkable water
- Elizabeth Warren apologizes for heritage claims to Native American voters
- Eugene Robinson: Trump is ‘raving like a lunatic and everyone just shrugs’
- President Obama’s high school basketball jersey nets $120,000 at auction
President Barack Obama's game-worn high school basketball jersey went up for auction in Dallas over the weekend. ... read more - Jill Biden tells voters to pick husband: ‘Your candidate may be better’ on some policies, but ‘we have to beat Trump’Jill Biden, the wife of former Vice President Joe Biden, on Monday urged voters to put aside policy preferences and instead think about the fact that her husband has the most viable shot to beat President Trump."I ... read more
- Jill Biden emphasizes electability in 2020 race: ‘You’ve got to look at who’s going to win this election’
Former second lady Jill Biden made the case for her husband to be the Democratic presidential nominee Monday with a blunt assessment for how to beat President Donald Trump: "Electability." ... read more - Pence talks tough to China over Hong Kong protests as trade war continues
Vice President Mike Pence said Monday that chances of a trade deal with China would diminish if Hong Kong's laws are violated, also criticizing the country's human rights violations as antithetical to American ideals. ... read more - Trump again appears to back away from gun background checks
Advisers warned the president that there is little support for significant action on gun control among Republican voters — and even among some Democrats. ... read more - Bret Baier calls out Trump for lashing out at Fox News polls: ‘Fox has not changed’Fox News host Bret Baier on Monday called out President Trump over his continued criticism of the network's polling, rejecting the claim that the results indicated that something had "changed" at the network.The co ... read more
- New Hampshire’s white liberals grapple with reparations
After Trump’s election, many began to think about racial justice more seriously. ... read more - Booker wants a ‘baby bond’ for every U.S. child. Would it work?
Child trust funds have never been fully tested in the way the presidential hopeful envisions, after an experiment in the United Kingdom was cut short a decade ago. ... read more - Omar says US should reconsider aid to IsraelRep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said Monday that U.S. aid to Israel should be tied to its treatment of Palestinians, questioning whether the funds should continue after the country blocked her and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) f ... read more
