COVID-19 pandemic job losses and flooding spark fears of hard times in Bangladesh

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[caption id="attachment_8257" align="alignnone" width="976"] FILE PHOTO: Houses located beside the Padma river are seen flooded as the flood situation worsens in Munshiganj district, on the...

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Extinction: Quarter of UK mammals ‘under threat’

July 30, 2020August 1, 2020

A quarter of native mammals now at risk of extinction in the UK. [caption id="attachment_8501" align="alignnone" width="962"] The wildcat is one of two species designated...

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Saudi-backed group ends takeover interest in Newcastle United: Report

July 30, 2020July 31, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8347" align="alignnone" width="953"] Premier League - Newcastle United v Liverpool [/caption] RIYADH: The proposed takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United by a Saudi...

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Swiss launch criminal probe of FIFA boss Infantino

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

A special prosecutor appointed to look into dealings between Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has launched criminal proceedings against the...

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Russell happy for old rivals Norris and Albon to succeed

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

George Russell says he is happy to see old rivals Lando Norris and Alex Albon shine in Formula One this season, even as he struggles...

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Mexican F1 driver Perez isolating after inconclusive COVID-19 test

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8173" align="alignnone" width="962"] Racing Point's Sergio Perez wearing a protective face mask during a press conference. [/caption] SILVERSTONE, England: Mexican Formula One driver Sergio...

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Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot launches to detect life on Red Planet

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

The US space agency's Perseverance robot has left Earth on a mission to try to detect life on Mars. Artwork: Did Mars ever host life?...

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Dortmund captain Reus still injured, to miss pre-season start

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus will be sidelined for an indefinite period after failing to recover from injury, the Bundesliga club said as they began...

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Targeted extension of Jobs Support Scheme would help cope with COVID-19 losses: Analysts

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8166" align="alignnone" width="980"] People wearing masks at Raffles Place. [/caption] SINGAPORE: The Government should consider extending the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) beyond August but...

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Killer of Rafiki, Uganda’s rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

The killer of one of Uganda's best known mountain gorillas, Rafiki, has been jailed for 11 years. [caption id="attachment_8214" align="alignnone" width="966"] Rafiki was thought to...