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Fourth of July: Trump vows to defeat ‘radical left’ in Independence Day speech 

The president rails at people who have “no clue what they’re doing”, as the US marks independence.

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Japan flooding: Fourteen dead in flooded care home 

At least 16 people have died and a dozen are missing on the island of Kyushu amid devastating rains.

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Elijah McClain: Denver officers fired for pictures mocking man’s death 

Three officers are sacked in Denver, Colorado after they shared photos re-enacting a chokehold.

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Coronavirus Australia: Melbourne locks down tower blocks as cases rise 

Nine housing estate blocks in the Australian city are locked down amid a “new phase of the pandemic”.

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Beyoncé’s BET speech: ‘Vote like our life depends on it’ 

The star highlights racial injustices as she accepts a BET honour for her humanitarian work.

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How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco 

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a ‘cash-strapped’ university.

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Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes 

The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms.

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Micheál Martin made taoiseach after parties back deal 

The Corkman will lead a three-party coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party.

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First Viking ship excavation in a century begins in Norway 

Just three other well-preserved vessels from the period have been discovered in the Scandinavian country.

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Coronavirus: US hits record high in daily cases 

More than 40,000 infections recorded in a day as surge prompts some states to halt reopenings.

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Coronavirus: Sweden says WHO made ‘total mistake’ by including it in warning 

Sweden’s state epidemiologist says the agency misinterpreted data underpinning alarm over infections.

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Galwan Valley: Satellite images ‘show China structures’ on India border 

The construction along the disputed frontier is near the site of clashes that killed 20 Indian troops.

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Why I volunteered for coronavirus vaccine trial’ 

Kathy is one of about 300 people who will be immunised to help find a vaccine for Covid-19.

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American named as second victim of UK park attack 

Two friends who died have been named, as police question a suspect arrested under the Terrorism Act.

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Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app 

The Republic’s health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready.

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