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Spaniards ask where ex-king has gone

Spanish media outlets are speculating whether former king Juan Carlos has left for the Dominican Republic or Portugal amid official silence on the issue.

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Virus to shrink global imbalances: IMF

The IMF projects a further narrowing by 0.3 per cent of global GDP in 2020, partly due to massive fiscal and monetary stimulus by many countries.

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France to pay home caregivers virus bonus

French home caregivers who helped the elderly and people with disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic will receive a bonus payment, officials say.

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France to pay home caregivers virus bonus

French home caregivers who helped the elderly and people with disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic will receive a bonus payment, officials say.

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Massive explosion shakes Lebanon’s capital

A large explosion has been heard and thick smoke is rising from the Lebanese capital Beirut, eyewitnesses say.

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Malaysia police seize al-Jazeera computers

Al-Jazeera says Malaysian police have seized two computers during a raid on the news broadcaster’s office.

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Isaias spawns tornadoes in US

At least one person has been killed as a result of twisters that struck the US east coast as tropical Storm Isaias marched inland.

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Trump argues with reporter over virus toll

In a televised interview US President Donald Trump has strongly argued against measuring coronavirus deaths as a percentage of population.

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Zimbabwe leader defends arrests of critics

Zimbabwe’s president has vowed to continue a clampdown in which scores of opposition members and government critics have been arrested.

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New Genoa bridge opened after disaster

A new viaduct has been opened in Genoa just two years after the Morandi bridge collapse that killed 43 people.

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Philippines back under virus lockdown

Manila and nearby provinces are back under lockdown for two weeks following a surge in coronavirus cases after restrictions were relaxed in June.

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Royals wish Meghan a happy 39th birthday

The Duchess of Sussex has been wished a “very happy birthday” by the royal family as she turns 39.

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi will contest election

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will seek a second term in an election in November.

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Mea culpa from Ardern’s sacked minister

NZ’s sacked immigration minister Iain Lees-Galloway has made a surprise return to parliament, apologising for an affair that ended his political career.

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Tropical storm Isaias hits US east coast

Tropical storm Isaias has hit the US east coast bringing with it the threat of storm surges, flooding and dangerous winds.

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Mosques terrorist costing NZ millions

New Zealand deputy prime minister Winston Peters has contradicted PM Jacinda Ardern, calling on Australia to house the Christchurch mosque terrorist.

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Virgin’s Branson to fly into space in 2021

Billionaire Richard Branson will fly into space next year, but the trip hinges on the success of two upcoming test flight programs, Virgin Galactic says.

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04 Aug 2020