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Hundreds arrested for 'dark web' child porn by international task force
Hundreds arrested for 'dark web' child porn by international task force

On Wednesday, authorities in the United Kingdom and the United States announced 337 suspected users in 38 countries were arrested following an investigation of a dark web child pornography site. The website was based in South Korea and accepted cryptocurrency as payment.

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Hong Kong's Carrie Lam delivers speech on video after protests in legislature
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam delivers speech on video after protests in legislature

On Wednesday, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam delivered her annual policy speech. Speaking in the Legislative Council, Lam was interrupted by protesting legislators. The council was adjourned and Lam later delivered the speech via video.

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Kurds announce deal with Assad's government as Turkey invades Syria's northeast
Kurds announce deal with Assad's government as Turkey invades Syria's northeast

Late on Sunday, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced it had entered into an agreement with the government of Syria after Turkey began a military offensive into north-eastern Syria on Wednesday. According to Syrian state media, government forces began deploying into previously SDF controlled territory on Monday.

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Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya runs marathon under two hours
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya runs marathon under two hours

On Saturday, Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya ran a marathon in less than two hours, the first time anyone has been recorded to run a full marathon of 42.195 kilometers under this pursued landmark time. It was not, however, an "open race" under the rules of the IAAF.

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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets new world record at Chicago Marathon
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets new world record at Chicago Marathon

On Sunday, Brigid Kosgei of Kenya won the 2019 Chicago Marathon and broke the long-standing marathon world record for women competing in mixed-sex marathons.

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