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Donald Trump demands US gets 'large percentage' of any TikTok sale

The US president argues America will make a buyout of the Chinese-owned video app possible and so deserves a share of the deal.

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Trump backs Microsoft buyout of TikTok after threat to ban Chinese video app

Negotiations would involve a "complete security review" and a promise that all user data would be stored in the US.

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Outbreaks at mink farms investigated to see if coronavirus can be passed to humans

Scientists believe that animal to human transmission is 'plausible' from minks, but the WHO argues it is 'very limited'.

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'We're not going anywhere': TikTok hits back as Trump threatens to ban app in US

Donald Trump says he has the authority to ban the app in the US following security concerns.

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Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon bosses grilled over having 'too much power'

The four men appeared virtually at the hearing, and batted away claims of market dominance and political bias by their companies.

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Warning over flammable skin cream linked to deaths and injuries

Over-60s, those who smoke and people with reduced mobility are the most at risk, and are being urged to have their homes assessed.

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Scientists create world's first 'uncuttable' material - inspired by grapefruits

Researchers believe it can be used in security environments, allowing armour to be stronger and locks to be more secure.

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Backgrounder: Time to go to Mars

If you want to take a trip to Mars, now is the time to go. Every 26 months, Mars reaches the closest point to Earth in its orbit, and the nearest launch window to the

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Two Chinese nationals charged by US with hacking 'hundreds' of victims

The pair are accused of taking part in a cyber espionage campaign that stole weapon designs and drug information.

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Scientists release largest-ever 3D map of the universe

The map confirms that different parts of the universe, which is largely flat, seem to be expanding at different speeds.

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Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy launches rocket carrying UAE's Mars orbiter

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. on Monday launched a rocket carrying a Mars orbiter developed by the United Arab Emirates. At 6:58 a.m. local time, the H2A ro

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Netflix warns of slowing growth after lockdown-driven surge

The streaming service added another 10 million customers in the second quarter but shares fell on its third quarter outlook.

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These skin rashes can be only COVID-19 symptom, study finds

Three skin conditions are each identified by researchers as potentially the sole indicator of the illness.

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Asmoke’s portable pellet grill is super affordable and great for small spaces

Smokers and pellet grills are growing in popularity, likely because a lot more people are cooking at home – and looking for other ways to up their home chef game. The Asmoke Pellet Grill, which is cur

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Final decision expected on Huawei's involvement in UK 5G network

Huawei had been allowed to have a stake in the UK's network - but the government is under pressure to reverse the decision.

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COVID-19 survivors can suffer damage to almost every major organ

Evidence shows that it is not just the lungs that bear the brunt of the virus, with the kidney, heart and brain also susceptible.

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Coronavirus can seriously damage the heart, study suggests

Scientists say they were "surprised" to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage and severe dysfunction to their heart.