Why it’s getting easier to be a single mum in China

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How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies. More »

Kenya cyber-attack: Why is eCitizen down?

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A key government online platform has been down for several days and mobile money services are also affected. More »

Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader

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Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani takes to the airwaves in military fatigues after staging a dramatic coup. More »

Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off coast of Italy

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The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact. More »

Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit

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Egypt's leader says it is "essential" the deal allowing Kyiv to export produce be revived. More »

Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

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A series of coup attempts in recent years has raised fears that military takeovers in Africa are on the rise. More »

Greek fires at Nea Anchialos prompt blasts forcing F-16s to evacuate base

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Residents escape by boat and the air force evacuates fighter planes as an ammunition depot explodes. More »

Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77

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The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California. More »

Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986

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The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice. More »

Mark Zuckerberg: Threads users down by more than a half

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The rival to Twitter saw explosive growth but users have since drifted away, Meta boss acknowledges. More »

Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official’s request to ban song

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The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory. More »

Ministry of Defence accidentally emails ally of Russia

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Defence officials say the emails did not contain information that could compromise operational security. More »

British Airways owner IAG sees record profits as air travel recovers

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Airline group IAG reports bumper profits helped by higher fares and a rebound in leisure travel. More »

Alpha-gal syndrome: Meat allergy linked to tick bites rising, CDC says

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Up to 450,000 Americans may have a syndrome that can cause dangerous reactions to several types of meat. More »

Israel-Lebanon border tension raises fears of bloody escalation

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The Israeli-Lebanon front line holds ever-present risks of a new and devastating conflict. More »

Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry

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A revised indictment in the Mar-a-Lago classified files case adds new charges against Donald Trump. More »

S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings

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Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy. More »

Avian flu warning to tourists as birds face ‘catastrophe’

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Thousands of dead and sick seabirds are being washed up along the UK's coastline as avian flu spreads. More »

Aeolus: ‘Impossible satellite’ ready to fall to Earth

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One of the most challenging space missions launched by Europe is about to come out of the sky. More »

Tupperware: Why have the troubled firm’s shares surged?

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The 77-year-old company warned in April that it could go bust unless it quickly raised new financing. More »

Are arsonists behind Italy’s devastating wildfires?

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Residents suspect most of the blazes blighting their stunning region are intentionally lit. More »

Serving-size labelling leaves many confused- Which? survey

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People find it hard to judge portion sizes for food such as chocolate, cheese and crisps, the poll suggests. More »

Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes

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The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors. More »

Africa’s week in pictures: 21 – 27 July 2023

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. More »

Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England

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Dangerous allergic reactions led to more than 25,000 hospital stays in the year up to March 2023. More »

Do you need a degree to work in tech?

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Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff. More »

Google what our chatbot tells you… says Google

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The firm says users should check the accuracy of answers Bard provides with its traditional search engine. More »

Canada approves historic C$23bn child welfare settlement

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The settlement from the Human Rights Tribunal benefits 300,000 people harmed by the welfare system. More »

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

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One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. More »

Climate change: July set to be world’s warmest month on record

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UN chief says we are in an "era of global boiling" as July set to be world's warmest month on record. More »

Eurozone interest rates reach joint record high

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The European Central Bank raises rates for the ninth time in a row in an effort to control prices. More »

Farage account row leads Coutts Bank boss to quit

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Peter Flavel resigns as the boss of the private bank over the handling of Nigel Farage's bank account closure. More »

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

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The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year. More »

US economy beats expectations with spring surge

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The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4% in the three months to June. More »

Wizz Air passengers may get refunds as claims reopened

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The aviation regulator is concerned passengers have not been compensated properly for disrupted flights. More »

Artificial Intelligence police van detects drivers using mobile phones

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The van found 86 drivers suspected of using a phone and 273 people not wearing a seat belt. More »

E-bike battery fires prompt call for better regulation

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A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK. More »

Ukraine war: Western armour struggles against Russian defences

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Russians use layers of mines to prevent Ukraine's advance on the southern front. More »

Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI

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US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue. More »

Leicester City: Relegated EPL team delight fans on Asia tour

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Under Thai ownership the club won the Premier League before dropping out of English football's top tier. More »

Excitement over Threads fades but users return to app

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expresses pride in the launch of his new social media app. More »

UN warns of risk of having smartphones in school

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But less than one-in-four countries have laws or policies prohibiting them, the United Nations found. More »

Will the Gulf Stream really collapse by 2025?

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A new paper says its collapse could be imminent, but some experts argue science is not established. More »

Wall squats and planks best at lowering blood pressure

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All exercise is good for blood pressure but research suggests strength training is most effective. More »

Deborah Meaden warns time running out to act on climate

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Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden says start-ups can help drive the green agenda. More »

Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000

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The iconic pair were a limited edition made in the 1990s only for employees. More »

Surge in ill health will have major impact on NHS

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The number living with serious health conditions will rise nine times faster than those of healthy working age. More »

Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter bird logo?

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Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move to replace a famous icon at an organisation in turmoil. More »

US heatwave leads to rising number of burns, medics say

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Superheated asphalt or metal seatbelts can melt flesh in minutes, officials warn amid intense heat. More »

Can houseplants purify the air in your home?

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Research shows that house plants don't make much difference to air quality. More »

Lean times hit the vertical farming business

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Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future? More »

Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisers warn

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The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation. More »

How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

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Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations. More »

Excessive heat: Why this summer has been so hot

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Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. More »

James Webb telescope image dazzles on science birthday

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The space observatory delivers a fascinating view of starbirth to mark one year of operations. More »

Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

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Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch. More »

Europe’s Ariane-5 rocket completes final launch

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The big rocket that underpinned Europe's access to space for three decades heads into retirement. More »

Climate change: World’s hottest day since records began

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Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time. More »

Weather satellite captures lightning spectacle across Earth

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A new high-speed weather camera above Europe and Africa records the daily frenzy of lightning storms. More »

Euclid: Europe’s ‘dark explorer’ telescope launches

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The Euclid mission will make an immense 3D map of the cosmos to uncover its biggest secrets. More »