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At the same time Virgin Australia's new owner Bain Capital is cutting around 3,000 jobs at the airline. At the same time Virgin Australia's new owner Bain Capital is cutting around 3,000 jobs at the airline.

At least 78 people died and more than 4,000 were injured after a huge explosion at the city's port. At least 78 people died and more than 4,000 were injured after a huge explosion at the city's port.

Students in Indian-administered Kashmir have seen massive disruptions to education. Students in Indian-administered Kashmir have seen massive disruptions to education.

A search from space discovers new colonies of the Antarctic bird that has an uncertain future. A search from space discovers new colonies of the Antarctic bird that has an uncertain future.

Building of the Ayodhya temple will begin after a decades-long legal fight between Hindus and Muslims. Building of the Ayodhya temple will begin after a decades-long legal fight between Hindus and Muslims.

This is what they say it's like to be in your 20s and unemployed during the age of coronavirus. This is what they say it's like to be in your 20s and unemployed during the age of coronavirus.

Dr Maria Morell studies their ears to discover if hearing damage led to their death. Dr Maria Morell studies their ears to discover if hearing damage led to their death.

Joe Biden has made a series of claims about the president's coronavirus response - is he right? Joe Biden has made a series of claims about the president's coronavirus response - is he right?

Anti-government activists who believe they are immune from the law are a worldwide threat, experts say. Anti-government activists who believe they are immune from the law are a worldwide threat, experts say.

Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth. Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth.

How did the social media platform get so big and where could it be heading? How did the social media platform get so big and where could it be heading?

Strangers helped a Nigerian teacher, left without money because of coronavirus, get back on his feet. Strangers helped a Nigerian teacher, left without money because of coronavirus, get back on his feet.

A year after Indian-administered Kashmir lost its special status, thousands still languish in jail. A year after Indian-administered Kashmir lost its special status, thousands still languish in jail.

A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against fat patients. A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against fat patients.

Seven months ago Merdan Ghappar disappeared in Xinjiang. Then his family started getting messages. Seven months ago Merdan Ghappar disappeared in Xinjiang. Then his family started getting messages.

Eyewitnesses describe the power of a deadly explosion that rocked Beirut. Eyewitnesses describe the power of a deadly explosion that rocked Beirut.

Parts of the life and culture of the country's Land of the Dogon have been destroyed in conflict. Parts of the life and culture of the country's Land of the Dogon have been destroyed in conflict.

Video shows the moment a massive blast at a building in the port sends a shockwave across the city. At least 50 people have been killed and 2,700 more injured in a huge explosion in the Lebanese capital Beirut, according to the country's…

Days from a key election, President Alexander Lukashenko accuses Russia of a violent plot. Days from a key election, President Alexander Lukashenko accuses Russia of a violent plot.

The European Commission's move has the potential to derail the $2.1bn takeover. The European Commission's move has the potential to derail the $2.1bn takeover.

President Donald Trump has threatened to bar the popular video-sharing social media firm from the US. President Donald Trump has threatened to bar the popular video-sharing social media firm from the US.

Colleges are preparing to welcome students back to a complicated campus setting. India’s home minister tests positive. Colleges are preparing to welcome students back to a complicated campus setting. India’s home minister tests…

Thousands in Berlin protest Germany’s coronavirus measures. The virus is picking up speed in the Midwest. A summer camp in Georgia apologizes for hosting a retreat after hundreds who attended were infected. Thousands in Berlin protest…

Palace refuses to reveal former monarch’s location one day after he announced exile The whereabouts of Spain’s scandal-hit former king remained shrouded in mystery on Tuesday, one day after it was announced that Juan Carlos…

Negotiations on bailout package stuck as parties disputeBiden: coronavirus is failing to ‘just disappear’Join us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET.…

Tens of millions of Americans have lost crucial jobless benefits, and lawmakers still can’t seem to agree on a relief measure. Israel’s troubled school reopenings could be a lesson for the U.S. Tens of millions of Americans have…

All the latest from the 7.45pm BST kick-off at Wembley StadiumParker believes promotion would heal Fulham woundsEmail Barry or tweet @bglendenning 7.43pm BST Not long now: Brentford’s players are first out on to the pitch, their…

Video is emerging online of the huge blast that has devastated a large part of the Lebanese capital. Video is emerging online of the huge blast that has devastated a large part of the Lebanese capital.

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Scale and cause of blast still being assessed amid reports hospitals too damaged to treat patientsFull report: huge explosion in BeirutBeirut explosion – in pictures 6.52pm BST Here is some quick analysis from my colleague, Peter…

Forward finalising £24.5m deal with Txiki BegiristainBournemouth’s Nathan Aké also close to securing City transfer Ferran Torres is expected to seal a €27m (£24.5m) move to Manchester City from Valencia after…

The blast has devastated the city's port area and surrounding neighbourhoods. The blast has devastated the city's port area and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Buildings were damaged in the Lebanese capital and many people were wounded. The source of the explosion was unclear. Buildings were damaged in the Lebanese capital and many people were wounded. The source of the explosion was unclear.

Alleged victim says he was beaten with baseball bats after asking man to put on maskCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA man using a launderette in a Paris suburb says he was beaten by two men with baseball…

At least 29 people killed after Isis gunmen attack prison in JalalabadAfghan authorities are searching for about 270 inmates – most of them Isis fighters – who remained on the loose after escaping during a deadly prison raid.At…

Source of blast, which apparently occurred around the Lebanese capital’s port, is unclearA massive explosion has rocked central Beirut that shattered windows, knocked down doors and shook buildings several hundred feet away.The source…

A large blast rocks the Lebanese capital ahead of a verdict in a politically sensitive murder trial. A large blast rocks the Lebanese capital ahead of a verdict in a politically sensitive murder trial.

Germany has woken up to a problem of far-right extremism in its elite special forces. But the threat of neo-Nazi infiltration of state institutions is much broader. Germany has woken up to a problem of far-right extremism in its elite…

Charges against Vorayuth Yoovidhya for killing a policeman in 2012 were dropped last monthThailand’s attorney general has ordered a fresh investigation into the heir to the Red Bull fortune, following public anger over a decision to…

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has begun an inquiry into multiple reports in the Brazilian media that the U.S. ambassador was framing negotiations over ethanol tariffs in partisan terms. The House Foreign Affairs Committee has begun an…

Attorney general’s office to consider whether the sentences given to three teenagers who killed a police officer were too lenientThe jail terms handed to three teenagers who killed a police officer as they tried to escape the scene of…

One dead in North Carolina as coronavirus complicates responseWashington DC, Philadelphia and New York braced for high windsTropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain during an inland march up the US east coast on Tuesday that…

The Micronesian men were spotted by Australian and US aircraft after being reported missing on Saturday. The Micronesian men were spotted by Australian and US aircraft after being reported missing on Saturday.

Alexander Lukashenko makes claim as closest presidential election in decades loomsThe authoritarian president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has accused his opponents of trying to organise a massacre in the centre of Minsk, as he seeks…

Emmerson Mnangagwa accuses the opposition of trying to destabilise the country. Emmerson Mnangagwa accuses the opposition of trying to destabilise the country.

Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, is becoming a case study in handling a second wave of infections. There are lots of unanswered questions. Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, is becoming a case study in…

You would think advising the president of the US was a full-time job. Yet Donald’s daughter and son-in-law found time for a few side hustlesLike many millennials, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner juggle their day jobs with side hustles…

Embattled ex-King Juan Carlos left weeks after he was linked to a probe into alleged corruption. Embattled ex-King Juan Carlos left weeks after he was linked to a probe into alleged corruption.

Retelling of her YA saga from the perspective of vampire Edward Cullen was shelved in 2008 after the leak of a draft manuscriptTwelve years after Stephenie Meyer put Midnight Sun, her telling of the Twilight saga from vampire Edward…

Over-by-over updates from the 2pm BST matchCounty cricket: Bob Willis Trophy, day four – live!Join the conversation: email Adam or tweet @collinsadam 1.51pm BST Sam Billings is on Sky with Rob Key. “I am at the stage of my…