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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
No link to higher death rates from Covid-19 among ibuprofen users, study shows
Scientists launched a review to assess ties to the drug and Covid-19.
'America needs action': Kamala Harris releases first campaign video as Biden's VP nominee
Kamala Harris was announced as Joe Biden’s pick for the Democratic vice-president nominee last night.
Three people dead and six injured in train derailment in Aberdeenshire
Dozens of emergency service vehicles, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene this morning.
6 packing essentials for a trip with young kids, according to a dermatologist
Staycation all booked? Here’s what you’ll need to keep everyone safe in the sun and shade.
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Irish Dental Association says 'guidance doesn't need to be changed' after WHO advises delay of routine dental work
The World Health Organization has said non-essential dental work should be delayed until Covid-19 transmission rates drop sufficiently.
UK government announces last-minute changes to assessment of A-level and GCSE results
The Education Secretary said students will be able to use their results in mock tests to appeal if they are unhappy with their grades.
Dwayne Johnson is the highest-paid actor in the world
Here is the full top 10, according to Forbes.
Bolsonaro says it's a 'lie' that fires are ravaging the Amazon
Data from his own government shows the number of blazes in the rainforest is rising.
Poll: Who will win the US presidential election?
Donald Trump is facing off against Joe Biden.
'A fearless fighter': Who is Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's pick for his vice-presidential running mate?
The selection is the latest success in a remarkable career.
European Union threatens tough sanctions over vote-rigging and violent clashes in Belarus
Protests have erupted into violence in Belarus in retaliation against election results.
New Zealand could delay election after virus returns
A three-day stay-at-home order for Auckland — a city of 1.5 million people — went into force today.
UK in worst recession on record after GDP plunges 20.4% between April and June
The recession brought on by the coronavirus pandemic led to the biggest fall in quarterly GDP on record.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: I'm like a fat Maradona, only natural talent gets me through
The Rocket completed a fine comeback to beat Mark Williams and set up a clash with Mark Selby.
A new species of dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight
The dinosaur has been named Vectaerovenator inopinatus.
Trump 'surprised' Biden picked 'disrespectful' Harris as running mate
Donald Trump called Kamala Harris “the meanest, the most horrible, the most disrespectful of anybody in the US Senate”.
Australia's worst-hit state beginning to flatten the curve after tougher restrictions implemented
Non-essential businesses are shut and an overnight curfew is in effect in Melbourne as part of the restrictions in Victoria.
Explainer: What led to Scotland's school results fiasco, and why does it matter to Ireland?
Ireland’s Department of Education said that it was “aware” of Scotland’s exam results being released.
International - Yesterday’s News
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air set for reboot as gritty drama
The project would feature episodes telling the story of how Smith’s character became embroiled in a fight with Philadelphia gang members.
Quiz: Which of these well-known people is older?
Fancy your chances at this evening’s quiz?
California Senator Kamala Harris named as Joe Biden's vice-presidential running mate
Harris ran against Biden to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
Scotland to withdraw almost 125,000 results downgraded under 'calculated grades' process
It emerged that the methodology disproportionately affected pupils from deprived backgrounds.
Dealing with sexism and being told she would 'destroy the American family' - A sportswriter's trailblazing career
US sportswriter Diane K.Shah is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines.
Coveney labels violence against Belarus protesters 'unacceptable' as opposition leader flees to Lithuania
One demonstrator was killed last night during protests against election results in the country.
Facebook blames coronavirus for hampering efforts to remove suicide posts from its platforms
The social network also said it took action on fewer pieces of child nudity and sexual exploitation content on Instagram
Court hears mothers were ‘moments from feeding infants baby food laced with blade fragments’
Nigel Wright, 45, denies planting the shards of metal in the baby food found in the Rochdale branch of Tesco.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Explainer: Why protests have erupted in Belarus against Europe's 'last dictator'
Alexander Lukashenko just won another presidential election, although the opposition has said it was rigged.
Three Scottish Premiership fixtures postponed as Celtic condemn defender's Spain trip
Celtic were due to face Aberdeen this weekend, who had their own breaches of protocol.
CityJet will have tens of millions of euro in debt written off under court-approved plan to save the airline
Over 140 jobs will be saved at the company, having previously employed over 400.
Uber and Lyft have 100,000 drivers in California, and a court says they must be treated as employees
The decision is part of a long-running battle about the classification of driver by the companies.
Putin claims Russia has developed the 'first' Covid-19 vaccine - and says his daughter has been given it
The World Health Organization said approval of the vaccine would require a rigorous review to show its safety.
Ardern orders fresh lockdown in Auckland after first locally-transmitted Covid-19 cases in 102 days
People in New Zealand’s largest city are being asked to stay at home again.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Mexican authorities investigating after wild bear that approached woman and got in selfie is castrated
The castration was authorised by a senior official with the wildlife protection authority.
The number of global cases of Covid-19 has hit 20 million
Johns Hopkins University said the milestone was passed early this morning.
Hong Kong residents rush to buy pro-democracy newspaper following owner's arrest
The newspaper said its circulation is up from 70,000 to 550,000.
Trump evacuated from press conference after man shot by Secret Service outside White House
The US President later returned to address reporters after the incident yesterday evening.
International - Monday 10 August, 2020
Finland says people coming into the country who don't self-isolate face three months in prison
The Finnish government made the announcement today.
Belarus president brands opposition 'sheep' as protests against election result continue
Dozens were injured and thousands detained hours after Sunday’s disputed vote.
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Poll: Who will win the US presidential election?
KAMALA HARRIS HAS been chosen as the running mate of Joe Biden, the former US Vice President who is facing Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
Harris’ addition to the ticket has refocused attention on the November election. Trump is looking for another four-year term, alongside his VP Mike Pence.
Biden is generally outperforming the president in opinion polls but, as the last election showed, polls don’t always get it right.
Let us know: Who do you think will win the US presidential election?
Poll Results:
Joe Biden (7777)
Donald Trump (4018)
I'm not sure (1601)
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