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Venezuelan medical workers can join Peru's health system without having to validate their titles. Venezuelan medical workers can join Peru's health system without having to validate their titles.

An internal review could not find evidence of a sexual assault backstage at a 2009 show but acknowledged a misogynist atmosphere on the tourLawyers for rock band the Killers have said they were “unable to find any corroboration…

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…

Available onlineCumming, Val McDermid and others explore pandemic life in this series from National Theatre of Scotland and the BBCDuring the Covid crisis, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London has been collecting what it calls Pandemic…

Tool helped create hostile environment for migrants and ‘speedy boarding for white people’The Home Office is to scrap a controversial decision-making algorithm thatmigrants’ rights campaigners claim created a…

Learning isn’t only about textbooks, it’s about awakening in the pupil the desire to grapple with interesting challengesFor perhaps the first time in the history of modern education, millions of primary and secondary students…

Like a fire, the virus relentlessly seeks out its fuel, humans, and will keep spreading as long as it has access to thatWe have no previous experience with a worldwide coronavirus pandemic, so when Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes…

And what else you need to know today. And what else you need to know today.

The coronavirus pandemic has given us a chance to reimagine the congested calendar. We need to take itBy Tim Walters for The BlizzardLast November Jürgen Klopp criticised the “crazy” demands made on top footballers, who can…

Australia's ambassador visits Kylie Moore-Gilbert after she was moved to a notorious desert prison. Australia's ambassador visits Kylie Moore-Gilbert after she was moved to a notorious desert prison.

President again says he is doing ‘incredible job’ fighting pandemic and casts doubt on Jeffrey Epstein’s cause of deathCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDonald Trump visibly floundered in an…

The dividend cut is another blow for pension funds and savers who have seen a wave firms slash or halt payouts. The dividend cut is another blow for pension funds and savers who have seen a wave firms slash or halt payouts.

Past five Test series have begun with a loss and a change in their mentality could turn them into a potent forceAll hail Rooty’s Bouncebackables! This phonetic travesty refers to a unique achievement by Joe Root’s England last…

Local residents say the government has pressured them to hand over their lands: ‘They’re destroying our culture’High in the Sierra de Alamos of Mexico’s northern Sonora state, towering pillars of rock loom above…

Ten-track record samples recordings of endangered, vulnerable or near threatened birds by artists from same countryThe song of the black catbird – with its flute-like chirps and screeching single-note squalls – was once heard…

The novelist teaches lessons in miniature in this deft and entertaining collectionWhenever a novelist takes flight into poetry, one has, however unreasonably, misgivings – based on a received, under-examined idea of poetry as an…

If communities feel singled out, discriminated against, left behind and ignored, blame the messenger not themCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAt the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK, we heard much…

From February to May, 11.5 million women lost their jobs compared with 9 million men – underlining how women are more vulnerable to sudden losses of incomeDenise Frederick hasn’t stopped working since the pandemic began. But the…

The Riviera and Kingsman actor on bingeing Game of Thrones and Grey’s Anatomy – and her love of the opening rap from The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirI’m really late to the party, but Game of Thrones got me through lockdown.…

Today’s talk comes with clearing skies and drying eyesPierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s heroics at Wembley have convinced Frank Lampard’s Chelsea that they need a defensive clear-out. Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen, Emerson…

Continuing our series of writers recommending under-seen films is a call to seek out a compelling documentary about a one-of-a-kind provocateur The first time I saw John Waters’ film Pink Flamingos – starring Divine as the…

I’d feel there was something missing in a long-term heterosexual relationship, but am concerned I am not attracted enough to men to have a monogamous gay relationship I’m a bisexual man in my 30s. I greatly enjoy sex with women,…

The Hunterian in Glasgow set today’s quiz, which enables you to explore the art collection of British museums closed due to Covid-19 – while answering some fiendish questions along the wayThis quiz is brought to you in…

Demonstrators issue rare rebuke in country where defaming royals is punishable by up to 15 years in jailSpeakers at a Thai anti-government protest have demanded changes to the monarchy and called for its powers to be curbed in unusually…

Letter to Daniel Andrews outlines ‘distressing’ situation where nurses are not being given N95 masks and there ‘isn’t enough PPE’• Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions; Victoria stage 3…

A policewoman's head was repeatedly "smashed" in one incident in shopping centre, authorities say. A policewoman's head was repeatedly "smashed" in one incident in shopping centre, authorities say.

A new research programme in Gabon is identifying the ‘isotopic fingerprint’ of the world’s most-trafficked mammal in the fight to beat smugglersAfter a two-week chase through Lopé-Okanda national park, a mosaic of…

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsOil giant cuts dividend to 5.25 cents per shareHuge loss posted after Q2 writedownsBP: Covid-19 creating volatile environmentGlobal oil demand tumbled this year 7.34am BST Good…

Researchers warn more testing is needed ahead of schools reopening to prevent second wave while other experts criticise handling of crisisBoost test and trace before English schools reopen ‘or risk second wave’UK virologists…

Foreign affairs spokesman accuses US of hypocrisy and editorial in state-run newspaper decries choice between submission at ‘mortal combat’The US has offered China the “choice of submission or mortal combat in the tech realm”, state media…

Aside from climate change, James’s public record shows him to share most of his father’s and brother’s worldviewIt seems unlikely that James Murdoch’s departure from the News Corporation board will make any…

Three men stuck on tiny Pikelot island after their boat ran out of fuel and strayed off course spotted by Australian and US military aircraftThree Micronesian sailors stranded on a remote Pacific island have been found alive and well after…

TikTok, Spain’s monarchy, Turkey: Here’s what you need to know. TikTok, Spain’s monarchy, Turkey: Here’s what you need to know.

The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business. The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business.

Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall. Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall.

“Storm surge and inland flooding are possible and everyone needs to remain vigilant until it passes,” President Trump said. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North…

US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights. US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights.

A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections. A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections.

With NHS services consumed by the fight against Covid-19 in recent months, cancer care has been dealt a blow, with diagnoses and treatment delayedWhen the UK went into lockdown in March, the NHS braced for what it knew would be one of the…

Rare find includes skin, tendon and excrement of what is thought to be an adult maleRussian scientists are poring over the uniquely well-preserved bones of a 10,000-year-old woolly mammoth after completing the operation to pull them from…

In a court filing, lawyers said the investigation includes decades of possible criminal activity. In a court filing, lawyers said the investigation includes decades of possible criminal activity.

The IDF confirmed the strikes were in retaliation against an attempted bombing in Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed the strikes were in retaliation against an attempted bombing in Golan Heights.

Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app. Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.

Less than two years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge killed 43 people and embarrassed the nation, Italy inaugurated its replacement, and vowed to do better. Less than two years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge killed 43…

Every time I put my son in front of a screen the guilt ties itself around my heart like a tourniquet“Why are you crying mummy?”“Oh baby, I’m not crying,” I sobbed. Continue reading... Every time I put my son in…

Pyongyang’s past six nuclear tests had likely helped it develop miniaturised nuclear devices, interim report finds, echoing previous warningsNorth Korea is pressing on with its nuclear weapons programme and several countries believe…

The National Hurricane Center warned coastal residents of North and South Carolina to brace for flooding and up to 8 inches of rainTropical Storm Isaias was upgraded to a category 1 hurricane as it neared landfall in the Carolinas on…

Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice. Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice.

Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious. Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious.

Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything. Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything.