Covid-19: Growth in cases may be slowing in England

The R number in England appears to have fallen, a study suggests, although case numbers remain high.

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A look back at the reign of the Emir of Kuwait

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91 after ruling the Gulf state for 14 years, officials announced. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.

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Patients left 'in limbo' by NHS virus response

An MPs' report says better communication with patients could have avoided much anxiety and stress.

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Archaeologists discover Iron Age massacre, frozen in time

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of an Iron Age massacre, frozen in time for thousands of years until excavation.

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The first known person to be cured of HIV has died of cancer

After a five-month battle with leukemia, the first known person to be cured of HIV has died of cancer, according to the International AIDS Society.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro rejects Biden's offer of $20 billion to protect the Amazon

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has slammed US presidential candidate Joe Biden for his remarks about the Amazon rainforest during Tuesday's presidential debate, saying it was "difficult to understand such a disastrous and unnecessary declaration."

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Greenland's ice sheet is melting as fast as at any time in the last 12,000 years, study shows

We've known for some time now that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate.

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Leicestershire baby with breathing problems helped in new trial

A Leicestershire mum said she was "proud" her baby was among the first to undergo the trial.

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Bacterial disease suspected in elephant deaths

Zimbabwe suspects a bacterial disease called hemorrhagic septicemia is behind the recent deaths of more than 30 elephants but is doing further tests to make sure, the parks authority said.

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Theme park operators fined for deadly malfunction

The operator of Australia's Dreamworld theme park has been fined 3.6 million Australian dollars ($2.5m) for a 2016 malfunction on one of its rides that killed four people.

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Claims Birmingham surgeon kept bones of patients probed

Derek McMinn, who invented a hip resurfacing technique used on Sir Andy Murray, has been suspended.

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Coronavirus: Delirium 'key symptom' in frail older people

Doctors and carers advised to watch for signs of confusion because it could be a sign of Covid-19.

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Berlin patient: First person cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown, dies

Mr Brown, known as the Berlin patient, was cured after a bone marrow transplant to treat leukaemia.

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In Trump-Biden debate chaos, China and other opponents of democracy are the big winners

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Elon Musk doubles down on Covid-19 skepticism and says he won't take future vaccine

Elon Musk is once again publicly downplaying the risks of Covid-19.

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Parrots in wildlife park moved after swearing at visitors

Five parrots have been removed from public view at a British wildlife park after they started swearing at customers.

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How you can help fight the hunger crisis resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic

The coronavirus is leading to a secondary pandemic -- hunger.

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Breast screening: One million women in UK may have missed scans

Some 8,600 women not offered appointments may have undetected breast cancer, a charity estimates.

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Breast screening: One million women in UK may have missed scans

Some 8,600 women not offered appointments may have undetected breast cancer, a charity estimates.

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Pinterest is this year's best social media stock

Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat get all the buzz in the social media investing world. But Pinterest has sharply outperformed them all in 2020.

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America's CEOs say Trump failed on coronavirus -- and they're backing Biden

President Donald Trump says he deserves an "A+" for his handling of the pandemic. Corporate America says he deserves a failing grade.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure

Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: NHS well stocked for ventilators this winter

The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.

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Egg freezing 10-year limit should be scrapped, says ethics body

UK ethics body says it would give women worried about declining fertility more time and options.

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Covid-19 survivor: 'Doctors said my son saved my life'

Julia Brockway still struggles to eat and walk after spending 45 days on a ventilator.

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Indian woman from Dalit community dies after alleged gang-rape

A 19-year-old woman from the Dalit community in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh died Tuesday, two weeks after she was allegedly gang-raped and strangled by upper caste men, local authorities said.

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Brazil revokes mangrove protections, weakening another ecosystem key to curbing climate change

Brazil has revoked key regulations protecting its tropical mangroves, a move fiercely criticized by environmental and climate groups.

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Togo names first female Prime Minister

Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe has appointed the country's first female prime minister.

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Brexit is back and the stakes are higher than ever

Britain left the European Union eight months ago. Nothing much changed for most people back then, but Brexit is now back with a vengeance as talks on a deal to keep trade flowing next year enter the final stretch.

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Amnesty International halts India operations after 'freezing' of its bank account

Amnesty International has halted its operations in India after the "complete freezing" of its bank accounts by the Indian government, the not-for-profit human rights organization said in a statement Tuesday.

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Maternity units 'too defensive' and failing to learn from mistakes

England's chief hospital inspector says maternity units are "too defensive" when births go wrong.

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Jet suit paramedic tested in the Lake District 'could save lives'

The kit means a paramedic can "fly" up a fell in 90 seconds rather than go 30 minutes by foot.

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Kindergarten teacher sentenced to death for poisoning 25 students

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Flu jab waits and delays amid high demand

Officials in England say there will be enough stock to protect the vulnerable, but some will have to wait.

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Japanese airline to use gender-neutral passenger greetings

Japan Airlines (JAL) will be dropping "ladies and gentlemen" in favor of more inclusive greetings like "attention all passengers" and "welcome, everyone" from October 1 on flights and in airports worldwide.

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Analysis: Why Armenia and Azerbaijan are clashing over a disputed region

The dispute over Nagorno-Karabakh has run hot and cold since the 1994 ceasefire -- one of several "frozen conflicts" that blight the post-Soviet world. Yet this weekend's clashes mark a new height in rhetoric and signs of intent.

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Sweden may have tackled Covid. But its strategy may be dangerous to follow.

An expert on the spread of Covid-19 proclaimed last week that the pandemic in Sweden was essentially over — the virus there was "running out of steam," he said, as researchers suggest Swedes could be building immunity.

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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.

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Covid ICU survivor: 'I have come out the other end'

Tam McCue, 64, spent nearly two weeks on a ventilator after he was diagnosed with coronavirus in April.

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South African government docks minister's salary for allowing party members join her trip to Zimbabwe

The South African government has docked the defense minister's salary for allowing members of the ruling party to join her on an official trip, according to the country's presidency.

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Romanian village re-elects dead mayor, saying he deserved to win

Romanian villagers have re-elected their mayor by a landslide even though he died two weeks ago from Covid-19 complications, saying he had done a good job and deserved his posthumous victory.

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Worldwide pandemic draining resources from Al-Hol camp

CNN's Jomana Karadsheh takes a rare look inside Syria's Al-Hol camp and the conditions of the women and children living there.

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Giving babies Weetabix from four months 'worth exploring'

It could help prevent coeliac disease in children - but larger trials are needed first.

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Covid: Hancock pressured to give MPs say over lockdown rules

MPs are calling for a say over lockdown restrictions before they come into force.

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Covid-19 outbreak at Bernard Matthews turkey plant in Holton

Health officials are brought in to test 100 members of staff at the poultry processing plant.

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Covid: Manchester mayor calls for 'urgent review' of 10pm closures

Greater Manchester mayor says the curfew is doing "more harm than good", but ministers defend it.

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Covid-19 deaths pass 1,000 in Birmingham hospitals

The biggest trust in England confirms the number of deaths with "great sadness".

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Who's still hiring? These companies

The pandemic sent the United States into one of the steepest economic contractions in history, but some businesses are pulling through -- and even thriving during this time of adversity. Some are hiring thousands of employees to keep up with their fast-paced growth.

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Trump is stealing China's playbook to deal with TikTok

The race to keep TikTok operating in the United States has turned into a saga of intricate dealmaking and political flattery.

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Beijing to avoid frozen food from countries with major Covid-19 outbreaks

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The grim, disturbing truth behind British country estates

Grand buildings replete with turrets, picture windows and kitchen gardens. Perfectly manicured lawns. And hundreds of rooms stuffed with antiques and objet d'arts from across the globe.

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Covid lockdown: Two-thirds of Wales' population affected

Three more counties will have rules imposed, with nearly two million people affected.

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Why India should worry about post-Covid-19 care

Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.

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NHS Covid-19: App issue fixed for people who test positive

Many users in England who booked a test outside of the app had been unable to share a positive test result.

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Xi: Xinjiang policies 'completely correct'

Chinese President Xi Jinping believes his policies in the far-western region of Xinjiang are "completely correct," despite growing international criticism of alleged human rights abuses and mass internment.

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Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England

New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.

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Swiss voters clearly reject curbs on EU immigration

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected on Sunday a right-wing party's attempt to scrap a pact allowing the free movement of people from the European Union, opting for stability amid the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan clash over disputed region

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Valtteri Bottas wins Russian GP after Lewis Hamilton is handed 10-second penalty

Valtteri Bottas won his second Formula One race of the 2020 season, easing to victory at the Russian Grand Prix after teammate Lewis Hamilton was hampered by two separate five-second penalties.

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China is doubling down on its territorial claims and that's causing conflict across Asia

Since taking power in 2012, Chinese President Xi Jinping has helped cement China's position as a global superpower -- and pushed forward an aggressive foreign policy, making bolder moves in several key flashpoints across Asia.

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Lebanon's PM-designate, named as part of French initiative to save the country, steps down

Lebanon's PM-designate Mustapha Adib, who was set to take the helm of a rescue government, has stepped down after failing to break a political stalemate over the formation of a new cabinet.

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'When Lewis is gone, who have you got to look up to?' asks Hamilton's half-brother

This season, Lewis Hamilton's fight has been as much off the track as on it.

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Teenager stages Arctic school strike for the climate

18-year-old Mya-Rose Craig sailed north of the Arctic Circle to conduct a school strike and raise awareness of Arctic ice loss. She was part of a Greenpeace mission to the region.

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Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' appears in court again seeking bail after arrest on terrorism charges

"Hotel Rwanda's" Paul Rusesabagina appeared in court in Rwanda for a second time seeking bail after he was arrested and charged with terrorism earlier this month.

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Paris knife attack suspect is of Pakistani origin, French authorities say

The main suspect arrested over a knife attack in Paris on Friday near the former offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is of Pakistani origin, French authorities have said.

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25 people killed in military plane crash in eastern Ukraine

A Ukrainian Air Force transport aircraft crashed near the eastern city of Chuguev late Friday, killing 25 people, according to the country's general prosecutor's office.

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Germany's ex-royals want their riches back, but past ties to Hitler stand in the way

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Analysis: Trump and his envoys have lost Europe's confidence

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How Jack Ma turned an app into a $200 billion company

When Jack Ma launched an obscure payment service to boost his online shopping empire 16 years ago, few expected it to succeed. Now that service forms the backbone of Ant Group, a financial behemoth that could be worth more than $200 billion.

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Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?

The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.

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Coronavirus: Children behind rising demand for tests in England

Three times as many children under nine were tested in early September as in the previous two weeks.

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This country has the world's worst youth unemployment. Is this the solution?

"I really count myself blessed to have a job right now," says Akhona Zondani.

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89-year-old delivery driver surprised with $12,000 tip

The tables quickly turned for an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver who received a surprise delivery of his own from "regulars" on his route -- a $12,000 tip.

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Plans for a scaled-down Olympics revealed

Tokyo 2020 organizers are proposing to cut the number of officials at next year's Olympics by 10 to 15% as part of a wider package of cost-reduction proposals, it was announced on Friday.

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Bridge inspector rescues dog stranded 120 feet above Mississippi River

An ordinary workday quickly turned into a rescue mission after a bridge inspector spotted a stranded dog 120 feet above the Mississippi River.

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Covid vaccine: Trial of new coronavirus vaccine starts in UK

It is only the second vaccine to enter large scale trials in the UK and early signs suggest it can trigger an immune response.

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UK and France record most daily cases since start of pandemic, as university outbreaks linked to parties

The United Kingdom and France both reported their highest rise in daily coronavirus case numbers Thursday with Europe in the grip of a second wave of infection.

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A year of free subway rides for a man who chased down and captured train derailment suspect

After chasing down and capturing a suspect allegedly responsible for derailing a subway train, one man gets a year of free rides, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Wednesday.

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He turned his newspaper route into a lifeline for senior citizens

Greg Dailey wakes up at 4 a.m. every day to start his newspaper route in East Windsor, New Jersey.

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