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Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
R Kelly facing sweeping new federal sex crime charges

Singer R Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, has been arrested in Chicago over accusations that he and members of his entourage recruited women and girls...

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Trump on Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies: 'I am not a fan'

In a series of tweets posted Thursday evening, President Donald Trump said the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is "based on thin air."

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
US won’t intervene in Japan-S. Korea dispute – diplomat

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Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Jonathan Agnew to read Tube announcements ahead of Cricket World Cup final

Cricket fans heading to the World Cup final will be greeted by Tube announcements from BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew this weekend.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Brazilian leader Bolsonaro says he may nominate son as US ambassador

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is considering nominating his son Eduardo to be ambassador to the United States.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Watch: Dog chases bear away in David v Goliath battle

Remarkable footage shows a huge bear being chased away by a dog less than half its size after it wandered into a residential garden.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Business
Russia, China, Iran & Venezuela developing crypto to challenge US financial control – study

A new report by the American Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) says the US' geopolitical adversaries are deploying blockchain technology to help avoid sanctions and counter US financial power....

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
US Labour Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny

President Donald Trump says Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down from his role.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Fake news is real — A.I. is going to make it much worse

Deepfaking is a product of AI and machine learning advancements that allows high-tech computers to produce completely false yet realistic videos.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
The Gym Group sales stay strong as premium pays off

The Gym Group's finances were boosted by the growth of its premium membership in the first half, as the budget fitness brand continued its expansion.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Novelist David Baldacci makes donation to Mark Twain home

The historic Hartford home where Mark Twain and his family once lived has received a one million US dollars (£800,000) gift from bestselling novelist David Baldacci and his wife.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Explainer: Why Britain are sending second warship to the Gulf… and how tensions with Iran are quickly rising

Britain is sending a second warship to the Gulf amid tensions with Iran, Sky News is reporting.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Just Eat buys City Pantry to eat into the corporate world

Just Eat has snapped up corporate catering business City Pantry as the online food company looks to tap into the City's lucrative lunchtime market.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Politics
Hypocrisy at its finest: US wants to arm Taiwan while sounding alarm about China’s influence

The US is planning a $2.2 billion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan as part of its commitment to defend the island, yet continues to complain about China's expanding involvement in South...

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Business
China threatens sanction against US companies selling weapons to Taiwan

Beijing will impose sanctions on US enterprises involved in arms sales to Taiwan, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. The decision follows Washington's announcement to sell $2.22 billion...

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Is Amazon Prime worth it for Prime Day alone?

Amazon Prime Day is July 15 and 16. To shop on the big summer sales holiday, you need to be a member of Amazon Prime.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Dozens protest in Seoul to mark ‘dog meat day’ in South Korea

Dozens of people opposed to the consumption of dog meat, including US actress Kim Basinger, have protested in Seoul to mark a "dog meat day" in South Korea.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Farming
Rumen fluke stalls thrive in young heifers

I have now decided that we have sufficient silage saved for the coming winter. Meadows became very heavy in the end with good growing conditions.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Watch: Dramatic video shows Coast Guard crew leap on to submarine in drugs bust

Dramatic footage has been released showing a US Coast Guard crew leaping on to a submarine during a drugs bust.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Business
India lifted 271 million people out of poverty between 2006 and 2016 – UN

A new report by the United Nations shows that 1.3 billion people across 101 countries are “multidimensionally poor,” which means that poverty is defined not simply by income but by...

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Gitanas Nauseda sworn in as Lithuania’s new president

A former bank analyst has been sworn in as Lithuania's new president.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Woman’s shock as she finds snake in her kitchen drawer

A woman received a shock after discovering a stray snake in her kitchen drawer. ​

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Xi urged Trump to ease N. Korea sanctions – Beijing

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Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
First pictures show panda in new habitat at Edinburgh Zoo

The first pictures have emerged of Edinburgh Zoo's male giant panda in the bear's new habitat.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Chris Kamara tweets hard hat gag after police lookalike image goes viral

Chris Kamara warned people not to be alarmed as he donned a hard hat in an apparent nod to a police e-fit image said to look like him.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Outpouring of support for Russian sisters who killed abusive father while he slept

One summer night last year, sisters Krestina, Angelina and Maria Khachaturyan went into the room where their 57-year-old father Mikhail was sleeping and attacked him with pepper spray, a knife...

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Hiscox shares slide after insurer warns of natural disasters impact

Shares in insurance giant Hiscox have slumped after it warned that natural disasters have hit profits in the sector.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Business
Buggin’ out: Last ever Volkswagen Beetle rolls off Mexican production line

Volkswagen's iconic Beetle car rolled off the production line in Mexico for the final time this week. The sendoff ceremony was accompanied by a Mariachi band. Read Full Article at...

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Dog who keeps getting stuck up tree rescued by firefighters

A dog described as a “repeat offender tree climber” had to be rescued by firefighters after chasing a possum.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
S. Korea calls for intl probe over feud with Japan

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Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Suicide bomber (13) blew himself up at Afghan wedding, killing five people

A 13-year-old suicide bomber blew himself up at a wedding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, killing five people and injuring 11 others.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Lookers shares crash after profit warning

Shares in car dealership Lookers have crashed after the company issued a profit warning and said the tough market would continue through the year.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Kim Basinger leads protests on ‘dog meat day’ in South Korea

Dozens of people opposed to the consumption of dog meat, including US actress Kim Basinger, have protested in Seoul to mark a “dog meat day” in South Korea.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
India shoots for the moon

India is looking to solidify its place among the world's spacefaring nations with its second unmanned mission to the moon. (July 12)

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
WPP sells Kantar stake to private equity firm in £3.2bn deal

WPP has proposed to sell a majority stake in its subsidiary Kantar, in a deal which values the data business at more than £3 billion and will see £1 billion...

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Scenes from Vidcon 2019

Some 90,000 online video fans and creators attend the Vidcon convention in Anaheim, California.

Posted by The Analyst | July 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Singer R Kelly arrested on charges including child pornography and enticement of a minor

Singer R Kelly has been arrested on charges including child pornography and enticement of a minor, the US Attorney's office said.