US embassy in Warsaw publishes video condemning LGBT hate

A video titled #WordsMatter highlights hateful messages left under posts about equality.

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Covid in Namibia: Mortuaries at capacity

President Hage Geingob says the country faces a "sombre moment" as coronavirus deaths rapidly rise.

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Bangladesh elephants rescued after fleeing into Bay of Bengal

The pair were separated from their herd in Myanmar and rescued by local authorities and fishermen.

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As South Florida Grieves Condo Victims, Miami Beach Cancels Its July 4th Celebrations

The city of Miami Beach is cancelling its fireworks and other July 4th festivities out of respect for the families and victims of the condominium collapse in neighboring Surfside, Fla.

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Death Toll Climbs To 16 In The Surfside Condo Collapse, With 147 Missing

It has now been nearly a week since rescue crews last pulled anyone alive from the rubble, but officials in Florida reiterated Wednesday they were not giving up hope.

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Police Arrest Fan Who They Say Caused Tour de France Crash

A cardboard sign stopped a speeding pack of cyclists on Saturday, sending dozens crashing to the pavement.

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Rescue Teams Hold Out Hope Of Finding Survivors In Florida Condo Collapse

It's been nearly a week since part of the building in Surfside, Fla., collapsed. "We still remain hopeful because that's who we are," says Leon Roy Hausmann, a representative of one rescue group.

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Moderna Says Studies Show Its Vaccine Is Effective Against The Delta Variant

The Delta variant is the fast-moving strain of the coronavirus now found in 96 countries. It's expected to be the dominant variant in the U.S. within weeks.

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Kim Jong Un Says A Lapse In COVID Protocols Caused A 'Grave Incident'

The North Korean leader didn't say exactly what the incident was, nor did he contradict the country's official line, which is that it has not had a single COVID-19 infection so far.

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Tour de France spectator arrested over sign crash

The woman's sign brought down dozens of cyclists during the first stage of the race on Saturday.

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The House Will Vote On A Select Committee To Investigate The Jan. 6 Riot

After Senate Republicans blocked plans for an outside commission to investigate attack on the Capitol, the House will vote to create a special panel for a new investigation.

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China's Tough Hong Kong Law Turns 1 Year Old — And It's Already Grown Teeth

Apple Daily was closed, universities were muzzled and prominent activists were either jailed or exiled. The national security law has surely made an impact in Hong Kong in its first year in force.

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HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation

Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response.

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Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman's death

Electric scooter providers in the French capital could lose licences if safety issues are not tackled.

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Canada weather: Canadians enduring 'unbearable' heatwave

Dozens of people have died in Canada as temperatures reach a record-breaking 49.6C (121F).

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Dodgers' Trevor Bauer Is Accused of Assaulting a Woman

The team said that it was aware of the accusation against the star pitcher, and the police said they were investigating the allegation.

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Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group

Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February.

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Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar

Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak.

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Shohei Ohtani, Jacob deGrom and Other All-Star Game Picks

Relations between M.L.B. and its players are tense, and a crass All-Star marketing ploy drew eye rolls. But in Denver, baseball should put on quite a show.

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The West Coast Heat Has Killed Dozens And Hospitalized More In Canada And The U.S.

Heat-related illnesses have sent hundreds of people to the ER across the region as temperatures hit unprecedented highs. British Columbia reported about 100 excess deaths from Friday to Monday.

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More Champlain Towers Residents Sue Their Condo Association, Alleging Negligence

At least three lawsuits have been filed in the partial collapse of the building in Surfside, Fla., and attorneys say more are coming. The latest includes the story of one resident's harrowing escape.

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Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor

The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened.

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After Serena Williams is Injured, Wimbledon Defends Court Conditions

Slippery grass caused tournament-ending injuries in back-to-back matches as many stars wiped out during the first two days of the tournament.

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Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Vaccinated And Confused. Do I Need To Mask Up Or Not?

A World Health Organization representative just advised wearing masks after vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control has a different perspective. We asked public health specialists to weigh in.

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Biden Will Visit The Surfside Condominium Collapse This Week

The Biden administration has provided assistance to rescue efforts through FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Kim Kardashian's Skims to design Team USA underwear

The reality TV star says her shapewear company will supply the female members of the US Olympic team.

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Black Widow: Japanese serial killer loses death sentence appeal

Chisako Kakehi was found guilty of murdering three romantic partners in Japan for insurance payouts.

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China pressure 'undermining Australian universities', report says

Human Rights Watch says China pressure is undermining academic freedom at Australian universities.

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Most Indians oppose interfaith marriage, survey shows

A study said members of India's major religious communities often don't feel they have much in common.

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Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Shohei Ohtani?

The two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels is defying all doubters. As his innings count rises, the fretting will surely begin.

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Miami building collapse: What could have caused it?

The search for survivors continues but experts must now piece together what caused a Miami apartment block to collapse.

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Colombian anti-government protesters topple Columbus statue

The statue of the explorer is the latest to be pulled off its pedestal during anti-government protests.

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Minor League Parks, Stripped of America’s Pastime, Await New Fates

A reorganization by Major League Baseball has left 40 municipalities seeking long-term solutions for their abandoned stadiums.

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California Bans State Travel To Florida And 4 Other States

The ban was prompted by laws in the states that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, California's attorney general announced Monday.

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2 Americans Have Apologized To A Tokyo Court For Their Role In Carlos Ghosn's Escape

Michael Taylor, a former Green Beret, and his son Peter are facing charges for allegedly helping Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan, jump bail and escape Japan for Lebanon.

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When A City-Sized Star Becomes A Black Hole's Lunch, The Universe Roils

It's a smack down of one space monster by another: Scientists have made unprecedented observations of two black holes gobbling two neutron stars — among the weirdest space collisions ever detected.

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French lesbians and single women to get IVF rights

After years of heated debate France is to extend fertility treatment to lesbians and single women.

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Rare black hole and neutron star collisions sighted twice in 10 days

Separate collisions of a neutron star and a black hole are detected in a short space of time.

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A South African Court Has Ordered Ex-President Zuma To Jail For Contempt

This is the first time in South Africa's history that a former president has been sentenced to prison. Jacob Zuma defied a court order to appear before an inquiry probing allegations of corruption.

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Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm so proud of Britney for using her voice

Britney Spears' younger sister backs the singer after her powerful appearance in court last week.

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Lebanon banks close in solidarity after assault on staff

Dozens of men stormed Lebanese Swiss Bank's HQ on Monday, trying to access closed accounts.

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Vicky Hernández: Court says Honduras to blame for trans woman's murder

In a landmark court decision, Honduras is ordered to make changes to protect its LGBT community.

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The Capital Gazette Gunman's Trial Begins Today. Here's What You Need To Know

Five people died in the attack on the Capital Gazette on June 28, 2018. The mass shooting was the deadliest attacks on a newsroom in modern U.S. history.

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New Jersey Prisoners Will Be Placed Based On Gender Identity Under A New Policy

As part of civil lawsuit settlement, the New Jersey Department of Corrections has agreed to make it customary for prisoners to be assigned a jail stay in line with their gender identity.

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United Airlines Is Buying 270 New Planes In Massive Bet On Future Of Travel

A year after a devastating pandemic, United is optimistic about the future and plans to spend billions of dollars upgrading and expanding its fleet.

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Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures

Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia.

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Minnesota's Attorney General Discusses Chauvin Sentencing, Police Reform

NPR's Noel King speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison following the sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

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Tigray conflict: Unilateral ceasefire declared - state TV

State TV announces a ceasefire as rebels move back to take control after eight months of fighting.

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Juul to pay $40m in US lawsuit over teen targeting claims

The e-cigarette company will pay $40m (£29m) to North Carolina and will change its marketing in-state.

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Climate change: Courts set for rise in compensation cases

As links between climate change and extreme weather events increase, experts predict more lawsuits.

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Milos Zeman: Czech president calls transgender people 'disgusting'

President Milos Zeman made the comment in an interview in which he said sex-change was "self-harm".

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Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets

More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed.

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Lázaro Barbosa: Brazil murder suspect dies in police shootout

After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead.

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Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests

Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests.

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North Korea: Citizens ‘worried’ by Kim Jong-un weight loss

State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss.

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Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France

A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket.

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Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols.

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France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals

Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders.

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Caster Semenya May Not Get to Tokyo, But Her Legacy Will Endure

Whether or not she qualifies for the Tokyo Games, the South African runner will have provoked an important debate about who should compete in women’s sports.

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North Korean State Media Discusses Kim Jong Un's 'Emaciated Looks'

The coverage was a rare acknowledgement of foreign speculation about the North Korean leader's weight loss. In recent state media photos, Kim has appeared to have lost a considerable amount of weight.

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A Hospital Charged More Than $700 For Each Push Of Medicine Through Her IV

A college student never learned the cause of intense pain that drove her to an ER, but her bill totaled $18,735.93. She and her mom, a nurse practitioner, were outraged after dissecting the charges.

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Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules

They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city.

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The U.N. Rights Chief Says Reparations Are Needed For People Facing Racism

"There is today a momentous opportunity to achieve a turning point for racial equality and justice," the report from the U.N. human rights chief said.

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India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass

The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states.

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Here's The Latest On Recovery Efforts In The Florida Condo Collapse

Emergency crews have been working at the site of the Champlain Towers South building collapse around the clock since last Thursday.

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BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated

Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA.

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Novak Djokovic Aims to Win at Wimbledon, and His Side Hustle

The Professional Tennis Players Association, off to a slow start it was first announced in 2020, has at times been a distraction for the world’s best men’s player.

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Here's The Latest On Recovery Efforts In The Florida Condo Collapse

Emergency crews have been working at the site of the Champlain Towers South building collapse around the clock since last Thursday.

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Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles

Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles.

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The Death Toll From The Surfside Building Collapse Now Stands At 9

Eight people were pulled out of the rubble, and one victim passed away at the hospital, officials said on Sunday. Another 150 people remain missing.

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Johnson County, Iowa, Renames Itself After A Different Johnson

The county was first named after a slave-owning former vice president who had no connection to Iowa. Now it will be named for Lulu Merle Johnson: the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in the state.

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