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12 August 2020

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News imageUS Senator Kamala Harris, with her husband Douglas Emhoff at her side, greets primary voters in April 23, 2019

Harris 'brings marginalised groups to the table'

The choice of Kamala Harris as Democratic vice presidential candidate is a political moment.

News imagePolice detain a man in Minsk, Belarus. Photo: 12 August 2020

Second Belarus protester dies as UN sounds alarm

Protesters accuse police of brutality in the wake of Sunday's disputed presidential election.

News imageStudents get their results

What if I still don't have the place I want? And other questions

Are you concerned about your results? Experts answer some of your questions.

News imageA handout photo provided by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) shows samples of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, in Moscow,

UK 'must anticipate hostile states threat'

China and Russia are among countries willing to use coronavirus to their advantage, MPs say.

News imagePaul Bostock

Family's fears over double murderer's release

A brother says he does not want his sister's occult-obsessed killer back in the community yet.

News imageCrest of the Chindit unit

'Forgotten army' memorial given listed status

The Chindit Memorial in Westminster is given Grade II listed status to mark 75 years since WW2 ended.

News imageJoseph Beer

Sign cleaning 'gives teenager with autism focus'

Joseph Beer, 15, is tidying up his neighbourhood and winning praise from residents.

News imageOwl landing on a gate post

Lockdown photography 'set student up for life'

An A-level student uses time out from school to double the size of his wildlife photo portfolio.

News imageBeirut explosion

'Beirut blast scene was apocalyptic'

Mark Acar, originally from Nottingham, says his home was reduced to a "shell of walls".

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