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Wednesday
1 July 2020
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Police make first arrest since new law comes into force after man held Hong Kong Independence flag in protest -
Agreement would resolve two sexual misconduct lawsuits on behalf of multiple women against imprisoned former film producer
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Three asylum seekers at camp near US border test positive; UN asks for nearly $10bn in aid for Syria; Greece faces ‘huge difficulties’ when flights resume -
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The space agency gathered 425 million high-resolution images of the sun, which have now been stitched together to form the video
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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 -
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Testing has found positive cases at North Carolina facilities, but officials refuse to release the information -
Nation living with ‘reduced visibility’ of what will happen in the coming months and a growing sense of isolation
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CV explained thrasher
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 -
5 out of 5 stars.
Kanye West Wash Us in the Blood review – an intensely potent study of race and faith
5 out of 5 stars.This new track sees Kanye at his very best, corralling his anger with masterful focus into an apocalyptic vision of America
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
Opinion
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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 -
Dominic Cummings will always dress like he doesn’t care. As for the rest of us, we’ll soon find out what works, says the Guardian’s acting joint fashion editor Morwenna Ferrier
Our Iranian Lockdown
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Our Iranian Lockdown: How coronavirus changed one couple’s life in TehranOur Iranian Lockdown How coronavirus changed one couple’s life in Tehran
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In our series on the best tennis players of the past 50 years, we consider the American who swept all before her -
Forty years after Alan Jones won the team’s first F1 drivers’ title, success will be defined in very different terms this season
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Real Madrid were the big winners after Barcelona were held at home 2-2 by Atlético Madrid -
There are plenty of bad teams in the league, but there’s a special place reserved for franchises whose entire structures are rotten
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The president’s planned visit to the monument on ‘stolen’ Native land risks spreading coronavirus, tribal president warns -
Gas leak at Sina At’har clinic in northern Tehran kills 15 women and four men, say fire officials -
Culture
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Group say they are ‘deeply devastated’ by allegations -
It’s the only place in the world where jokes about local councillors work. But is Belfast’s sharp-tongued comedy circuit becoming less hostile to outsiders?
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Lifestyle
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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 -
The former America’s Next Top Model judge and catwalk coach talks big bows, the power of Pride and a surreal meeting with Imelda Marcos in Manila -
Biggest retailer in the US caused controversy with $20 T-shirts that said ‘Blue Lives Matter’ and ‘Drunk Lives Matter’ among other phrases
Explore
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Documentary tells story of state-sanctioned process in prisons as activists fight for a reparations bill -
Time and again, the commander-in-chief has failed to protect military personnel. For Trump, he always comes first, no matter who dies -
Your questions answered on what type of mask to wear to cut the risk of getting Covid-19
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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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The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world -
Lockdown measures have meant getting to work is fraught with risk for those manning essential services in Zimbabwe’s capital -
Detroit’s early 20th century buildings were astonishingly grand – now they’re being destroyed. Philip Jarmain captured their fading glamour -
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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