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U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions during a briefing on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 11, 2020

11:16 GMT 12 August 2020 / updated: 13:29 GMT US

'You'll Have to Learn to Speak Chinese': Trump Forecasts Grim Future for US if Biden Wins Presidency

People, some wearing masks queue outside a John Lewis store, in London, Thursday, July 16, 2020. Unemployment across the U.K. has held steady during the coronavirus lockdown as a result of a government salary support scheme, but there are clear signals emerging that job losses will skyrocket over coming months

Borrowing Will Be Cheaper in Fall, Brits Will Be Pushed Into Spending, Financial Analyst Believes

An officer looks out of a window at Dover harbour from a Border Force boat, in Dover, Britain August 11, 2020.

UK MP Suggests Taking Calais Back From France or Paying Paris to Stop Migrants

Foreign Criticism of Russian COVID Vaccine is Baseless, Caused by Competition, Health Minister Says

'We Have Absolute Proof' DNC Leaks Were Not Hacked, NSA Whistleblower Says

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US
The Dinosaurs in Congress: How Many Octogenarians Are Seeking Re-election in November?
Kamala Harris, 55, has been chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate on the Democratic Party’s ticket in November’s presidential election. Biden will turn 78 a few days after the election but there are many in Congress who are even older. Who are this geriatric mafia?
Last update: 13:28 GMT 12.08.2020
13:28 GMT 12.08.2020
Tech
Archaeologists Discover 'Wooden Stonehenge' in Portugal Used for Rituals and Religious Purposes
Numerous media reports have already dubbed the structure Woodhenge – the wooden version of the famous monument Stonehenge, however, researchers disagree and insist it should be referred to as timber circles.
Last update: 13:50 GMT 12.08.2020
13:50 GMT 12.08.2020
Tech
This is the End: Universe Will Die in Last Black Dwarf Supernova, Study Claims
The eventual shrinking of existing white dwarfs into superheavy black dwarf stars that hardly emit any heat or light will ultimately see the last one blow up due to so-dubbed “quantum tunnelling”, it has been suggested. But, luckily, we have quite some time to reflect on the scenario.
Last update: 09:29 GMT 12.08.2020
09:29 GMT 12.08.2020
Viral
Billionaire John McAfee 'Arrested' for Wearing Thong as Face Mask
Pictures of the fugitive American billionaire show him wearing black underwear on his face, which he refused to take off for his "health's sake".
Last update: 11:17 GMT 12.08.2020
11:17 GMT 12.08.2020
Europe
What’s With the Flag? The Sordid Past of Banner Flown by Belarusian Activists
Belarus has been ruled since 1994 by Alexander Lukashenko, whose re-election as President at the weekend with 80 percent of the vote has been derided as rigged by opposition activists. But why are the opposition flying a distinctive white, red and white flag?
Last update: 11:01 GMT 12.08.2020
11:01 GMT 12.08.2020
Middle East
New Video Shows Disastrous Aftermath in Beirut Hospital After Huge Blast Ripped Through The City
On 11 August a public vigil was held for more than 200 people who died as a result of the explosion that also injured more than 4,000 and left as many as 300,000 homeless. The damage from the blast is estimated at $3 billion.
Last update: 20:13 GMT 11.08.2020
20:13 GMT 11.08.2020
Middle East
IRGC Official Reveals Why No US General Was Killed by Iran in Response to Soleimani's Murder
The prominent Iranian general was assassinated in a 3 January US airstrike near Baghdad International Airport. The Trump administration justified its actions by using unsubstantiated claims that Soleimani planned attacks on American diplomatic missions in the region.
Last update: 04:36 GMT 12.08.2020
04:36 GMT 12.08.2020
World
COVID-19 Live Updates: Mainland China Confirms 25 New Coronavirus Cases
On Tuesday, Russia announced that its Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology had registered the first vaccine against the coronavirus in the world. The vaccine, named "Sputnik V", has undergone a series of trials since 18 June 2020 and proven to be effective, granting patients immunity from COVID-19.