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'Bring it on': British Penguin biscuit maker welcomes Tim Tam challenge
Boris Johnson wants cheaper Tim Tams in UK supermarkets but British biscuit makers say their original choc-coated treat will see off discount imitations.
- by Latika Bourke
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Malala
Malala Yousufzai graduates from Oxford University, looking forward to some Netflix and sleep
She is known the world over for her campaign for girls' education. Now Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has finished her degree at Oxford University and, like all students, is just looking forward to some sleep and some movies.
Coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, WHO chief warns
The head of the World Health Organisation says the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating" and that more than 150,000 cases have been reported within 24 hours - the highest single-day number so far.
- by Stephanie Nebehay and Michael Shields
Extremism
German lawmakers to probe security agencies over far-right killing
Opposition lawmakers in the central state of Hesse announced they want to hold a parliamentary investigation into police and domestic intelligence officials.
Trade
Johnson invokes Tim Tams as UK growth outlook appears less than sweet
A series of international trade deals, including with Australia, won't go close to mitigating the economic damage caused by Brexit.
- by Bevan Shields
Vale
World War II sweetheart, singer Vera Lynn, dies at 103
During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favourites such as We'll Meet Again.
Racism
Lloyd's of London to pay for its 'shameful' sins in Atlantic slave trade
The insurance market has apologised for its "shameful" role in the 18th- and 19th-century Atlantic slave trade and has agreed to fund charities and organisations promoting opportunities for black and ethnic minority groups.
- by Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton
Coronavirus pandemic
Greek community in lockdown after spike in cases
Only vehicles resupplying food stores and pharmacies are allowed into Echinos, while all other retail businesses have been shut.
Christchurch shooting
Ukraine raids houses of neo-Nazi followers of Christchurch shooter
Tarrant posted his manifesto to social media before going on a rampage through two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- by Latika Bourke
G20 summit
International digital platform tax plan in disarray after US warning
Donald Trump has jettisoned international negotiations that were crucial to making Silicon Valley firms pay more tax in Australia.
- by Bevan Shields
Protest
Boris Johnson involved in minor car crash outside parliament
The British Prime Minister's car braked suddenly when a protester ran in front of the vehicle and it was hit from behind.