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Health minister under pressure after video of him seeking to shift blame for failures to Ashley Bloomfield, the man standing right next to him -
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The president and federal health officials often seem to abandon the appearance of unity when it comes to discussing coronavirus -
Despite sharing borders with Brazil, small countries can claim victory against virus
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Latin American death toll expected to reach 390,000 by October; Texas hospitals near capacity; volunteers receive first doses of experimental vaccine -
Exclusive: International Federation of Journalists finds tours, control of infrastructure and provision of pro-China content part of escalating campaign
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Three police officers have been fired in North Carolina over a video containing racial slurs and violent threats -
Activists estimate at least 200 protesters are in Taiwan, where ities have discreetly allowed them to stay by extending tourist visas -
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The TV director and actor talk candidly about how racism is draining, limiting and ingrained. But is leaving to work in the US the answer?
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Priti Patel condemns disorder sparked by efforts to break up illegal event in south London -
Move comes after former CEO at payments firm held on suspicion of falsifying accounts -
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Asylum seekers discharged from island holding centres are given little support to find accommodation and work -
Research into similar exercises in other countries has shown they lead to an exodus of talent and a loss of influence with key partners -
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There are now more than 2.3 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the United States -
Officers’ claims of Shake Shack ‘bleach poisoning’ were formally investigated and quickly dismissed by the NYPD’s own chief of detectives while Starbucks has debunked ‘tampongate’
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The numerous challenges of 2020 have hit Trump hard – but the conditions are ripe for a repeat surprise victory, some experts say -
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The state has reported an all-time daily high of 5,489 new Covid-19 cases
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As travel restrictions in response to the pandemic savagely cut the number of flights, airlines are scrambling to find places to park their redundant planes -
Louie Gohmert bangs his desk during the opening statement of former deputy attorney general Donald Ayer at a hearing into the politicisation of the Department of Justice under William Barr
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Donald Trump has suggested Black Lives Matters protesters want to pull down statues of Jesus Christ, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Speaking at a press conference with Polish president Andrzej Duda, Trump reiterated his desire to sign an executive order making vandalising monuments punishable with up to 10 years in prison
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World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom has said he expects the number of coronavirus cases around the world, now at approximately 9.3 million, to reach 10 million next week. Dr Mike Ryan, head of the WHO emergencies programme, said the pandemic for many countries in the Americas had not yet peaked, and that it was 'still intense', especially in Central and South America.
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Russia is holding its postponed Victory Day military parade despite rising coronavirus infections. The parade celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany and has grown since Vladimir Putin came to power
Asia Pacific China is reshaping the global news landscape and weakening the Fourth Estate