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Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rises.

Armand Duplantis is glad that a phone call from his girlfriend meant he missed a coffee with Sam Kendricks before the American's positive Covid test.

American Simone Biles withdraws from the floor final but is yet to make a decision on whether to compete on beam.

Criticism of Simone Biles for withdrawing from some events at Tokyo 2020 is "baffling", says Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner.

Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final.

Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire.

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys.

The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China.

More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games - and have a special significance, with flowers from areas devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee McKeown also win golds.

Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 100m title.

Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo.

Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas.

Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

A round-up of the week's news you might have missed.

Moments before the Senate took a pivotal vote on its bipartisan infrastructure deal, negotiators zeroed in on the most important undecided member: Mitch McConnell. The Senate minority leader stayed quiet for weeks but finally tipped his hand on Wednesday afternoon on the floor to a bipartisan group of colleagues, according to senators and aides. He told them he would support moving ahead on the bill, provided that the legislation coming to a final vote was their agreement — not something written by Senate Democrats. It was the first inkling, among even McConnell’s closest allies, that the Kentucky Republican would support one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities: a bipartisan effort to plow $550 billion in new spending to roads, bridges, public transit and broadband. No senator in McConnell’s inner circle knew that he was about to take the plunge until moments before the vote, and some didn’t know until McConnell broke the news on Twitter. The rumbling on the floor “was the first...

Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon.

American Simone Biles pulls out of the vault and uneven bars gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after being suspended for failing a drugs test.

Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on?

The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competitors about whether they should even be there.

The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns.

Thousands of Afghan interpreters have waited years to flee to the US. Arriving is a different story.

More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat.

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands.

The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park.

How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet

The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay.

A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone.

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

Tong Ying-kit is the first to be convicted under Hong Kong's controversial national security law.

Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.

Former fertility doctor Norman Barwin used his own or unknown sperm to impregnate patients.

Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups.

Police are investigating an incident where hundreds jeered while watching an Olympics broadcast.

Didi shares surged by almost 50% in pre-market trade after a report that it planned to go private.

The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.

More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped.

It will be the first country to offer such a Covid booster amid a recent surge in infections.

For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration.

A fleet of British ships is currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to Japan.

A surge in virus cases has dealt a fresh blow to a country already dealing with military coup.

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies.

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training.

Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals.

Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star.

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends.

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend.

Rep. Chip Roy confronted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday about a new Capitol Police bulletin that suggests congressional staffers and visitors could be arrested if they fail to heed the chamber's new mask mandate. “This is bulls---. We need to lead,” Roy, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, told McCarthy during a brief meeting of GOP lawmakers in a Capitol reception room, according to two sources familiar with the exchange. McCarthy replied to a frustrated Roy that his plan is to win back the majority in 2022 and become speaker, the sources said. Their back-and-forth illustrates the mounting fury on the right about efforts by Capitol security officials to enforce mask-wearing rules amid the surge of Covid's Delta variant. A Capitol Police guidance flier circulated Thursday morning by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) states: "If a visitor or staff member fails to wear a mask after a request is made to do so, the visitor or staff shall be denied e...

Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers.

A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder.

Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say.

Palestinian officials say soldiers shot the 12-year-old as he travelled in a car in the West Bank.

A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries.

The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul.

The online streaming firm is the latest company to make Covid jabs mandatory for workers.

US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China.

Multiple members of the Australian athletics team are isolating after coming into close contact with American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, who has tested positive for Covid-19.

He has in the past been vocal in criticising authorities and has spoken out about human rights.

USA's Caeleb Dressel sets an Olympic record on his way to winning the men's 100m freestyle gold as he aims to become one of the most successful swimmers at a Games.

Ireland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim the lightweight men's double sculls.

Matt Richards' relay swim team almost broke the world record as they won gold in Tokyo.

Some tourists are spending thousands of dollars to travel to the US to get a coronavirus vaccine.

The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban.

US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why.

A Palestinian photographer wants to help children by selling an image from May's conflict.

US public broadcaster PBS confirmed the final episode will air in winter 2022.

The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you".

Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades.

Cuba's foreign ministry has released surveillance footage of the attack at its embassy in France.

American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around final Tokyo Olympics.

A growing rape allegation controversy centering on Kris Wu has renewed discussion on sexual consent.

The victims were migrants workers who were going home to meet their families.

More Afghans who worked for British forces should be allowed to resettle in the UK, former military chiefs say.

Infections in Australia's largest city remain stubbornly high, despite five weeks of restrictions.

Jordison was a founding member of the heavy metal band, and remained the group's drummer until 2013.

The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet was imported illegally into the US before being bought by Hobby Lobby.

Police are investigating abuse claims at a former school that sought to assimilate indigenous children.

The country's economic crisis has forced some families to move into refugee camps to survive.

American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women's team final.

More and more Indians are asking strangers to help them pay off crushing medical debt.

The album was handed over as part of a $7.4m deal with a notorious former drug firm executive.

Police officers gave emotional testimony about their struggles during the riot to US lawmakers.

How one school in Croatia is working to improve education opportunities for Roma children like Kristina.

Christopher Arundell grew up in the UK but after doing time in jail is being deported to Zimbabwe.

A black Brazilian immigrant was the first person in US history to challenge segregation in a courtroom

Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry.

British-Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis believes athletes should have a choice over their outfits.

They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts.

President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo shook hands at the presidential palace on Tuesday.

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel and Palestinian militants of unlawful attacks in May's conflict.

About 300 firefighters, water-dropping planes and helicopters helped bring the blaze under control.

Cardinal Becciu goes on trial with nine others accused over a London property deal that went sour.

With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the least populous nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when Flora Duffy won the triathlon in Tokyo.

Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffers a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earns a straight-set win.

The "Serendipity Sapphire" was accidentally found by a gem trader in the Ratnapura region.

Policemen from Mizoram and Assam states fired at each other over a contested border.

More than 100 people have been arrested since the controversial and widely criticised law came into force.

The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing.

Ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull tells the BBC he believes Australia's borders won't reopen until early 2022.

The two countries have not spoke since Pyongyang cut off all channels of communication last year.

Thomas Barrack has been accused of lobbying the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

Maps of Afghanistan showing who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban.

One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn't have access to an intensive care unit.

Neha Paswan was allegedly beaten to death by relatives who disagreed with her choice of clothes.

Some 1,000 people are going to court after a fire destroyed 12,000 acres of land at a wildlife sanctuary.

Over 100 years, the Archibald Prize has become better at reflecting Australian diversity.

As lion populations decline across much of Africa, could community-led conservation help reverse this trend?

The family of Estelle Hedaya say they have confirmation she is the 98th victim of the Surfside disaster.

A 63-year-old won the Key West, Florida contest for his likeness to the award-winning author.

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract.

How are countries enforcing vaccine passports and what can people use them for?

The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders.

Both Croatia and Serbia claim Nikola Tesla, pioneer of alternating current electricity, as their hero.

The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions.

At least 149 people have died across the Indian state this monsoon season.

The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match.

There have been more than 1,600 civilian deaths so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise.

A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013.

At the age of 13, Japan's Momiji Nishiya wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's street skateboarding.

Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s.

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules.