BBC NEWS - Ebola vaccine: Why is a new jab so controversial?

The outbreak shows no signs of abating, so why is the roll-out of a second vaccine proving contentious?


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Christiano Ronaldo loses bid to dismiss rape lawsuit

The allegations date back to an incident at a Las Vegas resort more than a decade ago.

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Kyrgios overcomes second-set meltdown to reach Washington Open final

Nick Kyrgios has advanced to his second ATP Tour final this year with victory over top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in an absorbing encounter at the Washington Open.

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Thai police arrest seven teenagers following Bangkok blasts

BANGKOK - Seven students were arrested on Saturday (Aug 3) by Thai police following a series of bomb blasts in Bangkok on Friday, but they admitted to planting only one explosive device to attack their rivals, police said. 

They told investigators they had no political motives or links to the other five explosions that occurred in other parts of Bangkok on the same day, said Teerapong Wongratpitak, chief of Metropolitan Police Division 4 yesterday.

The boys, aged 15 to 17, are students at a technical school.

They confessed to placing the device on Rama 9 Road in Suan Luang district that injured 3 street cleaners. 

Apart from that explosion, two other small blasts went off near the BTS Skytrain Chong Nonsi station in central Bangkok, and three at a government complex on Chaengwattana Road in the outskirts of Bangkok.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Baker Mayfield Gets Crowd Hyped by Shotgunning Beers at Indians Game

The Browns quarterback put on a show for the crowd at Saturday night's Indians game.
August 04, 2019 at 06:49AM
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New on Sports Illustrated: Jadon Sancho Shines as Dortmund Wins German Supercup Over Bayern

Sancho scored one goal and brilliantly set up Paco Alcacer for the other as Dortmund secured a morale-boosting victory over its old rival and delivered a statement of intent for the season ahead.
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Jadon Sancho Shines as Dortmund Wins German Supercup Over Bayern

Time to hold Lealiifano's feet to the fire in Bledisloe cauldron

Yes, it’s relatively late in the Rugby World Cup cycle to make a change at No.10, but the Wallabies need to have a proper look at Christian Lealiifano.

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Desperate search for Melbourne man enters sixth day

The search for 72-year-old Conrad Whitlock enters its sixth day.

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India orders students, tourists out of Kashmir for security

Tensions have flared along the highly militarised Line of Control that divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan as Pakistan accused India of using cluster munitions to target the civilian population, killing two people.

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Desperate search for Melbourne man missing near Mount Buller enters sixth day

The search for 72-year-old Conrad Whitlock enters its sixth day.

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'If it's not a criminal charge, it should be': Calls for aged-care subcontracting probe

A royal commission needs to examine opaque subcontracting arrangements in the aged-care sector as it investigates the unprecedented abrupt closure of a Gold Coast retirement home, advocates say.

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'If it's not a criminal charge, it should be': Calls for aged-care subcontracting probe

A royal commission needs to examine opaque subcontracting arrangements in the aged-care sector as it investigates the unprecedented abrupt closure of a Gold Coast retirement home, advocates say.

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Five wins from five games: The simple finals equation for Sharks

Wade Graham says September has arrived early in the Shire and every game is a must-win.

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Television preview: Les Norton

Fans love Les Norton for his lack of political correctness, for his rough but relatable associates, and for his ripping yarns.

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Television preview: Les Norton

Fans love Les Norton for his lack of political correctness, for his rough but relatable associates, and for his ripping yarns.

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Frustrated Bennett warns Burgess to keep agression within the rules

Sam Burgess will learn his fate on Sunday after being put on report for a high shot on Cronulla's Matt Moylan during Saturday's 39-28 defeat to the Sharks.

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I gave my DNA away. Can I get it back?

Why are people selling the very core of their identity to private firms?

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New on Sports Illustrated: Andrew Luck Will Miss Next Three Practices Before Colts' Preseason Opener

Andrew Luck has missed four straight practices with a lingering calf injury.
August 04, 2019 at 05:41AM
Andrew Luck Will Miss Next Three Practices Before Colts' Preseason Opener

New Zealand rugby legend Sir Brian Lochore dies

"It is not overstating the facts to say that Sir Brian Lochore, was the saviour of New Zealand rugby on several occasions," said rugby boss Steve Tew.

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Woakes admits England desperate to find a Smith solution

It seems Joe Root's side have still not worked out a plan to blunt the prolific New South Welshman.

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BBC NEWS - ‘Bathing in ice gives me a natural high’

How the so-called "Asian Iceman" tries to recreate the feeling he found in the Arctic in his own home.


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BBC NEWS - Loteria: A centuries-old game remade for millennials

Lotería, a game that's been played across Latin America for centuries, was given a humorous update by designer Mike Alfaro.


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BBC NEWS - Transgender influencers are changing Brazil's advertising industry

Companies hoping to reach new audiences are looking to influencers and YouTubers like Thiessa.


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Storm's title hopes dealt huge blow with Welch ruled out for season

Tests on Saturday morning confirmed the worst after Christian Welch hurt his right knee making a routine carry in Friday night's thrashing of Brisbane.

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More police can't halt the meth tide, and won't help Mandurah: O’Callaghan

“There’s been a taskforce, more than 100 police officers to do this, and since they’ve started they haven’t made one iota of impact on the meth usage rates."

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BBC NEWS - Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree constitutional declaration

It will pave the way for a new period of transitional government in the turmoil-hit country.


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Importance of star veterans not lost on Shaw

Based on North coach Rhyce Shaw's praise for his star veterans after beating Hawthorn, it would be surprising to see any of them playing elsewhere in 2020.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Lionel Messi Suspended Three Months After Accusing CONMEBOL of Corruption

Messi criticzed the officials at the Copa America tournament in July, saying Argentina "shouldn't take part in this corruption."
August 03, 2019 at 07:10AM
Lionel Messi Suspended Three Months After Accusing CONMEBOL of Corruption

Notre Dame lead fears prompt new cleanup rules, equipment

The administration announced in a statement on Friday that workers will be allowed back starting August 12, but in smaller numbers.

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BBC NEWS - Lyubov Sobol: The woman driving Russia's opposition protests

Prominent activist Lyubov Sobol tells the BBC's Sarah Rainsford the protests show no signs of abating.


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New on Sports Illustrated: Schalke Chairman Apologizes for Racist Comments Surrounding Africa

Schalke chairman Clemens Tonnies has apologized for comments he made linking climate change with overpopulation in Africa.
August 03, 2019 at 06:32AM
Schalke Chairman Apologizes for Racist Comments Surrounding Africa

All Blacks to persist with Mo'unga-Barrett trial against Wallabies

Steve Hansen plans to hit hard and hit early in New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup defence, pledging to name his strongest team to face Australia in Perth.

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Wasteful Hawks still lack synergy says Clarkson

Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson has yet again lamented his side’s inability to put scoreboard pressure on their opponents following their loss to North Melbourne.

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China signals US trade war could undermine North Korea talks

The comments came a day after Trump abruptly announced that he will impose a 10 per cent tariff on a further $US300 billion ($441 billion) in Chinese imports.

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Messi banned for three months over Copa America corruption claims

Lionel Messi and Argentina can still appeal the decision, which stops the striker from playing for his country in four friendlies this year.

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BBC NEWS - Audubon Photography Awards: Is this the 'perfect' wildlife picture?

A battle of wills between an eagle, a fox and a rabbit was one of the more astonishing entries in the Audubon Photography Awards.


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BBC NEWS - What's a 'Science Princess' doing in an ice field in Alaska?

Celeste Labedz's picture of herself dressed up as a princess while on a field trip researching glaciers has become a viral hit.


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The maths equation that tried to stump the internet

The latest blowup on mathematical Twitter concerned a seemingly simple question.

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10 Singapore hotels with infinity pools that are cheaper than Marina Bay Sands

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The infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands Hotel is so legendary that people are willing to risk jail time by sneaking in disguised as hotel guests.

Well, yes, the view is amazing, but the pool is also packed to the brim with tourists wielding selfie sticks. There's surely a more affordable - and not to mention, legal - way to enjoy an infinity pool in Singapore.

Here are 10 hotels in Singapore that not only also have infinity pools but are a lot cheaper to stay at than MBS.

As a point of comparison, a night's stay at MBS costs between $459 and $529 per night for a Deluxe Twin Room. You pay "as little as" $459 per night if you don't mind a lower floor. But whether it's high or low floors, you get to visit the world-famous infinity pool all the same.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Seattle Sounders' Roman Torres Suspended 10 Games After Positive PED Test

Along with the 10-game suspension, Torres has been fined 20% of his annual salary.
August 03, 2019 at 05:55AM
Seattle Sounders' Roman Torres Suspended 10 Games After Positive PED Test

'I remember being in the back of the ambulance and asking: Did we win?'

Michael Chee Kam's miraculous return, six days after being heavily concussed against Newcastle, was the forgotten story of the Tigers' win over the Cowboys.

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BBC NEWS - My late friend, the mayor of Mogadishu

Abdirahman Omar Osman was murdered after returning to Somalia to help rebuild his home nation.


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BBC NEWS - The widow who built Sydney's 'secret garden'

Wendy Whiteley never asked permission to transform prime land - now it's a beloved public space.


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Thai exiles 'escape assassination squad' to arrive safely in France

The group spoke out earlier this year from exile in Laos after two associates were murdered and six others went missing.

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A Magpie returns to her former nest, as Nelson confronts Thunderbirds

For a player who trails only Jhaniele Fowler on the shooting ladder after 10 Super Netball rounds, it seems apt that Magpie import Shimona Nelson’s knowledge of that other game Collingwood plays is pretty much limited to “the six that you score between the two middle poles’’.

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US flags new missile test as arms treaty with Russia ends

US officials said they are no longer hamstrung and could now develop weapons systems previously banned under the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty with Russia.

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Police bust visitors with cannabis, meth in Hakea Prison crackdown

Cannabis, methylamphetamine and drug paraphernalia are among the contraband halted at Hakea Prison last week as part of a police crackdown on prison drug and weapon traffickers. 

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

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US Officials: North Korea Conducts New Projectile Launch

North Korea has carried out a new projectile launch, U.S. officials said Thursday, adding that initial information indicated it was similar to two other short-range missile tests by Pyongyang in th

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