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Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

The chemical giant is settling almost 100,000 US lawsuits from users of its popular Roundup herbicide.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia and New Zealand to host

Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 Women's World Cup, governing body Fifa announces.

Coronavirus: New York imposes quarantine on eight US states

It comes as a US university predicts 180,000 US deaths from the virus by October.

Apple makes concessions to App Store developers

The tech giant will approve bug fixes to disputed apps and let developers appeal against its rulings.

Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus

The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport.

Ex-Googler becomes China’s second-richest person

Colin Huang prospered after leaving US company, thanks to his e-commerce business, Pinduoduo.

Australian fugitive 'found hiding in ship's air vent'

The sexual assault suspect had disappeared after being rescued from a yacht in rough seas, police say.

Mexico quake kills at least five and causes panic

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has killed at least five people and damaged buildings.

Russia holds World War Two victory parade in coronavirus shadow

The military parade celebrating Nazi Germany's defeat was postponed from 9 May due to the lockdown.

Top US health official Fauci warns of 'disturbing' new US surge

They also told US lawmakers that they had never been asked to slow testing for coronavirus.

US soldier accused of planning attack on own unit

Ethan Melzer stands accused of sending information about his US Army unit to a neo-Nazi group.

Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.

Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings

Mayor Jenny Durkan says the violence is "increasingly difficult" for businesses and residents.

Who could be Joe Biden's vice-presidential candidate?

There are a lot of talented female politicians in the running - and they each have a special power.

Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine

The move follows clashes with residents who tried to break through a police cordon.

Donald Trump: Re-election campaign denies low turnout manipulation claim

A teen social media campaign claimed to have caused a lower-than-expected turnout at a Trump rally.

Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths

Growing political unrest adds to Brazil's woes, days after it confirmed more than 1m Covid-19 cases.

Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate

The popular Chinese brand features a caricature and translates as "black person toothpaste".

Coronavirus: India's Chennai back in lockdown as cases spike

Indian officials have re-imposed a lockdown in the southern city of Chennai (formerly Madras) and three neighbouring districts.

 

Keedron Bryant: Warner Records signs black protest singer, 12

Keedron Bryant's song I Just Wanna Live was posted one day after the death of George Floyd.