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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.
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.
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”.
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.
How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco
BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a ‘cash-strapped’ university.
Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes
The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app
The Republic’s health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready.