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Headlines
Wednesday
8 July 2020
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Chancellor also announces £9bn reward for firms bringing back furloughed workers
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Exova expert was sent design report but did not open it because ‘he was not specifically asked to’, inquiry hears
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Commissioner says incident involving British athlete has been referred to watchdog
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It may be best near-term way to remove CO2, say scientists, but cutting fossil fuel use remains critical
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WHO adviser says results from well-designed studies are needed before it changes its advice
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Johns Hopkins tracker confirms US has hit 3m mark, representing about a quarter of the world’s total cases
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Joe Biden says he would return US to WHO if elected; Bolsonaro taking hydroxychloroquine to cure his Covid-19 infection
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Spanish region’s move comes amid new outbreak; Two charged with murder over bus driver assault in France; WHO says coronavirus cases are increasing by 200,000 a day
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Philippe Monguillot left brain dead after assault by men not wearing Covid-19 face masks
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Your questions answered on what type of mask to wear to cut the risk of getting Covid-19
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Protesters clash with police in Serbian capital after weekend curfew announced
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Spotlight
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The star of Young Guns made his name as one of the Brat Pack. Three decades on, he is dreaming of ‘reopening’ the entertainment industry after lockdown
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An inquiry into the harmful effects of medical treatments prescribed to female patients in England has highlighted a series of scandals
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Johnson looked on like a proud Dad as his chancellor maxed out the credit cards
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A damning report into the Home Office scandal was published just as the pandemic took hold. So 50 actors made a film about the victims, with words taken from the Guardian
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Bas Javid reflects on his experiences as a BAME officer and discusses the Met’s use of stop and search, while Ben Bowling, a
professor of criminology and criminal justice, examines the history of police race relations
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An open letter has ignited a heated discussion on the limits of political debate
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For all the Rooseveltian rhetoric, what’s on offer is stamp duty ‘holidays’ and bonfires of planning rules, says researcher Christine Berry
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The chancellor has been forced to spend for now, but he may revert to the low-tax small-state agenda the Tory faithful love, says the Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Letters treat
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Ben Stokes captains England as Test cricket returns with no fans in attendance at the Rose Bowl. Join our writers for updates
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Minute-by-minute report: Can City bounce back from defeat at Southampton or will Newcastle spring another surprise? Join Barry Glendenning now
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Minute-by-minute report: Who will prevail in the latest battle in the race for the European places? Join Paul Doyle now
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Minute-by-minute report: Can West Ham revive the spirit that sunk Chelsea to take another step towards Premier League survival? Join Simon Burnton now
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From the UK
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TUC and thinktanks fear mass unemployment despite furlough bonus scheme
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Government describes former international trade secretary as ‘ideal candidate’ for top job
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Two-year audit praises some decisions but was criticises lack of action over Trump posts
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Ex-governor of Hong Kong tells Tory lobby group an alliance is needed to protect rule of law
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Our new series continues with Brahms - for some a reactionary, for others a radical, the highly wrought dramas of his symphonies and concertos and the quiet distinction of his chamber works have ensured his music endures
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From paranoid Roman emperors to Winston Churchill’s war cabinet, here are some outstanding history books and novels exploring era-defining decisions made under pressure
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Spaceship Earth review 90s Arizona eco-experiment looks like reality TV
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Combine with jam, chocolate, bananas and cream for delicious confectionery, spice it up for a main meal – or make your own to dollop on toast for the ultimate comfort snack
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A southern US speciality with a rich, custard filling and tangy, lime overtones. It’s not a million miles away from a cheesecake, but whose is the best recipe?
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Innermost
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We’d like to hear from young people who have been demonstrating against racism in the UK. Share your stories
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We’d like to hear from those under 25 who have lost jobs, or are struggling to get work, due to coronavirus
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We want to hear from people living in Leicester about how restrictions are affecting them
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Last week we reminisced about the great female players of the last half century. Now it’s the turn of the men
Explore
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Parents raising ‘theybies’ say it liberates children from gender roles and gives them the freedom to choose their own label
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Pressure on fish stocks has led to sharks being passed off as swordfish or tuna, endangering the Mediterranean ecosystem
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When 323 reindeer were killed by lightning on a remote Norwegian plateau, their bodies were left for nature to take its course
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The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world
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The Leap of Dance academy has brought ballet to children in a poor district in Africa’s largest megacity
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Heavy rainfall that caused deadly floods in southern Japan has moved north-east, hammering large areas of the country’s main island
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As part of our series Childfree, we hear from five people about why they decided not to have children
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The skies may be blue, but photographer George Elsasser captures the part of the US that lurks in the shadows in his new book American Psyche: The Unlit Cave
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The Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has announced live on television he has tested positive for coronavirus
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