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23 August 2020

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News imageMembers of the Civil Defence help a woman in a flooded street after the passage of Storm Laura, in Azua, Dominican Republic August 23, 2020.

Deadly storms plough through Caribbean, killing 12

Hurricane Marco is expected to hit the US Gulf Coast on Monday and Storm Laura in the coming days.

News imageHansi Flick being lifted in the air

Bayern's Champions League journey 'crazy' - Flick

Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick describes his side's journey to Champions League glory as "crazy" after they beat Paris St-Germain in Lisbon.

News imageLionel Messi has won four Champions League trophies and 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona

PSG boss expects Messi to stay at Barca

Paris St-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel says Lionel Messi is "very welcome" at the club - but expects him to remain at Barcelona.

News imageConstruction of a road

Road planners accused of rigging emissions rules

Environmentalists say the transport department has under-counted carbon emissions from new roads.

News imagePupils walking through a school playground

Teens' anxiety levels dropped in lockdown - study

Researchers found pupils aged 13 and 14 were less anxious during lockdown compared to last year.

News imageMoth

Teen wildlife fan champions grass verges

Young naturalist Indy Kiemel Greene shares concerns about councils cutting grass verges.

News imageSteve Smith

Why do medieval charters still control us?

An impromptu market in Leicestershire was halted by a royal charter - but why do we still have them?

News imageMandy Jones

How has one hospital dealt with Covid-19?

Hospital staff tell visitors to maintain social distancing and hygiene as the pandemic is not over.

News imagePassengers have their temperature checked when checking in for flights at Heathrow Airport

Travel firms 'desperately need' government help

The industry is asking government for a new rescue plan as jobs are being lost at an "alarming" rate.

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