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Wednesday
1 July 2020
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Carrie Lam toasts ‘success and affluence of our motherland’ at flag-raising ceremony as first arrest is made under new law -
Rise in infections brings fear of more localised lockdowns … China says new Hong Kong laws will make extraditions easier … Pierce Brosnan on life, loss and 007
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Teenager attacked in London by rightwing opponents of Black Lives Matter movement
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Fauci says new US coronavirus cases could hit 100,000 a day; schools in Thailand reopen; global cases near 10.5m -
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No other country will be able to buy remdesivir, which can help recovery from Covid-19, for next three months at least -
Allegations come as city begins second lockdown after infection rates increase
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Hot weather is making mask wearing increasingly uncomfortable, prompting some people to refuse face coverings in defiance of government advice -
Nation living with ‘reduced visibility’ of what will happen in the coming months and a growing sense of isolation -
Ten hotspot postcodes face restrictions from midnight, as surge in community transmission sees state ramp up containment measures -
Verdi’s La Traviata reimagined with cast and orchestra wearing face masks
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Spotlight
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He has worked with Tennessee Williams, Robin Williams – and, controversially, Roman Polanski. The former 007 discusses fatherhood, family and the lonely childhood that shaped him -
Guardian photographer Tom Jenkins has documented the Premier League since its restart in June. Here, he looks back on the experience of shooting matches in empty grounds amid strict Covid-19 precautions
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Martha Reeves discusses the making of and the political impact of a Motown hit that became the unintentional soundtrack to a tumultuous time in America -
The fashion house’s update of Michael Jordan’s classic footwear is set to bring joy to sneakerheads and point the way forward for luxury shopping. Is this the restart of hype?
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Parliament’s intelligence and security committee produced a report into alleged Russian interference in UK politics, but the UK prime minister withheld its release. Luke Harding investigates what could be in it
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We’ve probably all broken a few lockdown restrictions. But there are some who have treated this deadly pandemic as a joke, writes Arwa Mahdawi -
Experts weigh in on Scott Morrison’s $270bn plan to upgrade Australia’s defence capabilities -
While the UK government response to coronavirus has been chaotic, here in Australia it has been swift and decisive
Letters treat
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Steve Bruce has said Newcastle need a decision about the proposed Saudi-led takeover to be made now, to enable the club to move forward -
Maro Itoje has revealed the England rugby anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes him feel ‘uncomfortable’ but he does not believe supporters should be banned from singing it
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Bruno Fernandes scored twice after a sublime Mason Greenwood strike at the Amex Stadium -
Jos Buttler will be vice-captain to Ben Stokes for the first Test against West Indies
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From the UK
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Theatre company has chosen coronavirus-friendly medium instead of stage production -
Letter signed by over 100 UK psychiatrists says training and practice guides must change -
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Samples from illegal refineries in Niger delta found to be of a higher quality than imported petrol in new analysis -
Russia allegedly paid bounties for deaths of US soldiers in Afghanistan, and Democrats ask: what did the president know – and when? -
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The Royal Academy set today’s quiz, which lets you explore the art collections of British museums closed due to Covid-19 – while answering some fiendish questions along the way -
A pleasingly sceptical investigation into the innovations that could change the way we eat, have sex and die
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5 out of 5 stars.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Hamilton review Broadway hit is now a breathtaking screen sensation
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A contemporary art collection in the grounds of a castle north-west of Berlin is a bold addition for a quiet part of the Brandenburg region -
With skin-whitening products being discontinued, is the beauty industry actually beginning to address its issues with dark skin tones?
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Northern universities are taking advantage of the shift to remote working to encourage their graduates to stay -
Time and again, the commander-in-chief has failed to protect military personnel. For Trump, he always comes first, no matter who dies -
The promise of £5bn to rebuild Britain is a far cry from the US recovery scheme of the 1930s
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From second world war re-enactment to cheese rolling, Orlando Gili set out to capture bizarre English pastimes – many put on hold this year due to coronavirus -
Istanbul Photo Awards 2020, organised by Anadolu Agency, has announced the winners in four categories of the annual competition: single news, story news, single sports and story sports
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Detroit’s early 20th century buildings were astonishingly grand – now they’re being destroyed. Philip Jarmain captured their fading glamour -
Lockdown measures have meant getting to work is fraught with risk for those manning essential services in Zimbabwe’s capital -
From Meghan Thee Stallion’s Mad Max inspiration to Tracee Ellis Ross’ cursive baby hairs it was a stylish (if socially distanced) night, one of the first award shows since the pandemic, with a conscious nod to black-owned fashion brands -
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