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Harry Dunn death: Call for suspect Anne Sacoolas to 'face virtual trial'

Andrea Leadsom MP has asked the home secretary to consider the idea as a "way to achieve closure". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3krd3Jn

Menstrual health and mentoring in Nepal lockdown

Volunteers have delivered hygiene packs to women and girls to help overcome barriers during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31IulJe

Beirut explosion: Where else is ammonium nitrate being stored?

After the Beirut disaster, concerns are being raised about stockpiles of ammonium nitrate in other countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kAagNM

Belarus: Five things you may not know about the country

The country's election has put Belarus back into the headlines but what do you know about the country? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DOXwCc

'Bacha bazi' outrage after pandemic takes play to the small screen

The Boy Who Danced on Air is cancelled after its TV debut provokes a backlash among Afghans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dvyetd

Jimmy Lai Is Arrested in Hong Kong. Freedom Loses Again.

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3kzPNbW

Susan Rice Was a Diplomatic Disaster

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3fPXhUB

A Tribal Olive Oil Blend From Northern California

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2DxlyC9

An Elegant Bowl Handmade in Maine

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2CgXxP1

A Texas-Size Taste of Barbecue

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These Ice Creams Are Transporting

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/30IfLlS

A Cheese Club From a Noted Cheesemonger

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3ivVRAm

Fixing the scars of Beirut's explosion

A plastic surgeon is offering free surgery to people like Romy, who was driving near the port when the blast hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PTHUAl

Belarus election: Second night of clashes over disputed poll

Riot police again fire rubber bullets to quash protests, as the first unrest casualty is confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aettAb

Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits

Sales grew again in July, but some retailers are 'hanging by a thread', the industry body says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30KfWgx

Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout

Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kz1XBR

Giant machines for HS2's Chilterns tunnels unveiled

A 10 mile tunnel under the Chilterns will be dug but campaigners say it is "decimating countryside". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fMOxyy

Coronavirus: Does your mask need an upgrade?

Designer Anne Sophie Cochevelou decorates her face coverings with anything from Barbies to Pokemon toys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ir4Xi0

Coronavirus: Keeping the virus at bay on S Korea's beaches

Authorities have implemented a number of safety measures to keep visitors safe this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XLId4i

Unemployment and coronavirus: Older workers feel 'forgotten'

Julie Morris explains what it is like to be job hunting in your late fifties during coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DRCLG9

'A Hinge date saved my life' and other cancer dating stories

Dating during lockdown is hard enough in 2020, but how do you deal with it when cancer is in the mix too? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33KR223

Biden VP pick: Susan Rice, the diplomat and lightning rod

A former national security adviser is on the short list to become the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fO0uUK

The headphones that even a DJ can't break?

A new way to produce tiny speakers promises more robust headphones with high quality sound. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31GWXT4