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Wednesday
1 July 2020
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Teenager waving independence flag among those held as thousands take to the streets
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Troops on Addis Ababa streets as political tensions erupt over Haacaaluu death and wider Oromo claims
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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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‘We bent the curve in the state of California once. We will bend the curve again,’ the state’s governor said – follow the latest news live
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CV explained thrasher
Spotlight
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Dr Clare Wenham was speaking to BBC news when girl appeared with picture of unicorn
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The Woman’s Hour presenter has written a book about her lifelong struggle with her weight. She discusses fat-shaming, body positivity and what happened when she had bariatric surgery
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Comedy tips from Steve Martin, film-making lessons from David Lynch, ballet insights from Misty Copeland … our writer signs up for MasterClass, the star-studded online tutorial service that’s booming in lockdown
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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As a reporter I paid a price for my unwitting role in the ex-PM and his wife being tried for embezzlement, says foreign correspondent Kim Willsher
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Newsrooms should know: the disaster is here. It is raging now. Our job is to cover it with the urgency it deserves
Our Iranian Lockdown
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West Indies have paid tribute to the Test great Sir Everton Weekes following his death at the age of 95
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Pep Guardiola believes he has to rebuild Manchester City in the next transfer window to compensate for the loss of Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Leroy Sané
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Officers say shipment of 84m Captagon tablets may have been intended to help fund Isis
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Monuments to Spanish colonial-era figures have been attacked or removed but still have their supporters in the old country
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Culture
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2 out of 5 stars.
Ju-On: Origins review Netflix's gory but scare-free Grudge TV show
2 out of 5 stars.An expansion of the cursed horror franchise adds even more malignant mythology but will struggle to find interest outside of hardcore fans -
2 out of 5 stars.
Infamous review A gonzo shot at radical outlaw glamour
2 out of 5 stars.A wannabe Bonnie and Clyde for the social-media age team up to find fame as travelling armed robbers in this patchy romp
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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
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Steaming these sweet bao makes them soft, fluffy and irresistible
Explore
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In the 1990s, Jacklean Davis was a policing superstar, hailed as the best crime solver in the city. But a dispute turned into a major federal case against her, brought by a prosecutor whose conduct in other cases was called ‘grotesque’
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Residents await Israel’s next move, concerned they could be isolated from the rest of the West Bank
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Non-profit’s dedicated reporting of George Floyd protests has prompted surge of donations that could ensure its future for years to come
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The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
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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.
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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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Lockdown measures have meant getting to work is fraught with risk for those manning essential services in Zimbabwe’s capital
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Detroit’s early 20th century buildings were astonishingly grand – now they’re being destroyed. Philip Jarmain captured their fading glamour
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Until recently it was possible to imagine the end of plastic, but Covid-19 has changed the game. Since the pandemic started, there has been a significant increase in plastic waste
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