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Pandemic hit women’s sport much more than men’s – UK parliamentary report

The new coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women’s elite sport and exacerbated inequality with knock-on effects for the future, a British parliamentary…

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North Korea’s ‘ghost ships’ linked to illegal fishing by China fleet, study finds

“Dark fleets” of hundreds of Chinese vessels are fishing illegally in North Korean waters, according to a study, forcing displaced local fishermen to risk their…

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Germany and France: Cities shocked as youths riot and attack police

Germany’s cities have seen outbursts of pent-up rage and violence in recent weeks. First Stuttgart, then Frankfurt. On both occasions, police were targeted by an…

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German state bans burqas, niqabs in schools

The government of the western German state of Baden-Württemberg agreed on Tuesday to ban full-face coverings, often known as burqa or niqab, in schools. The…

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Murders in Mexico, especially of women, grew during pandemic

The number of homicides in Mexico has grown during the new coronavirus pandemic, including a 9.2% spike in killings of women, according to government figures…

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New French law allows doctors to break patient confidentiality to report domestic violence

French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill to protect victims of domestic violence. The law, passed last week by the National Assembly and by the…

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Russia launched cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns on U.K., study says

Russian cyberattackers “intruded” into the U.K.’s critical national infrastructure and represent an “immediate and urgent threat” to national security, according to intelligence agencies and experts…

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Game on: To stem financial losses, the NHL and other pro sports leagues prepare to resume play amid COVID-19

With the NHL lurching back into competition, players and staff alike are trying to strike a delicate balance. Yes, it feels good to see players…

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Afghan all-girls robotics team designs low-cost ventilator to treat coronavirus patients

In the eastern Afghan city of Herat, 18-year-old high school student Somaya Faruqi adjusts a suction cap as she puts the finishing touches before unveiling…

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Greta Thunberg plans to donate 1 million-euro prize to green causes

Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg said on Monday she would donate 1 million euros ($1.14 million) from a new prize she has won to groups…

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