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6 August 2021

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News imageBelarusian activists in Kyiv with photo of fellow activist Vitaly Shishov, found hanged in a park on 3 Aug 21

Belarus crackdown fails to crush opposition spirit

Beaten up, jailed, forced into exile - protesters are still battling against President Lukashenko.

News imageStuart Robinson/Sussex University

Cash prize jackpot offered for double-jab students

A university hopes to boost Covid jab take-up among students by offering 10 £5,000 cash prizes.

News imageFirefighters try to extinguish Dixie Fire near Chico in Greenville, California, United States on August 5, 2021. The Dixie Fire took a turn for the worse Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 PM the winds picked up and the fire broke out of the containment lines that firefighters had established south of the town of Greenville.

UN report to show stark reality of climate change

The IPCC's short scientific summary due out on Monday will be strongest statement yet on climate change.

News imageMercer Street, an Israeli-managed oil tanker, seen off Fajairah Port

Tanker blast evidence points to Iran, says US

The attack on the Israeli-operated merchant tanker last week killed two people.

News imageA police officer outside the building in Wood Green where the incident took place

Social worker stabbed and police officers attacked

Three people are arrested after the social worker and officers were attacked in north London.

News imageA high-ranked chief in traditional Herero clothes stands next to a monument in honor of the OvaHerero

'We want trillions to heal our wounds'

Descendants of victims of Germany's atrocities in Namibia say the money offered is not nearly enough.

News imagePainting of the Mayflower

How many people are related to Mayflower pilgrims?

For some, the17th century "pilgrim fathers" are also real-life ancestors. But for how many?

News imageFir Park, Motherwell

Well withdraw B team against Stanraer

Motherwell withdraw their B team from their Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Stranraer because of "a shortage of players".

News imageA skateboarder lifting his shirt in intense heat

Olympic athletes struggle with intense heat

This games are one of the warmest on record, with many athletes complaining about the high temperatures.

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