Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial
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Today's Headlines August 12
Top News Stories
Canada killings: Teen murder suspects 'in gunfire suicides'
Police confirm the bodies found in Manitoba last week were those of Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky.
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Hong Kong leader warns protesters not to push city into 'abyss'
Carrie Lam almost broke down as she warned that the city could be pushed "down a path of no return".
Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial
Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”.
Argentine peso and markets plunge after shock vote
Some of the country's most traded stocks have also lost nearly half of their stock value in one day.
UK 'first in line' for US trade deal, says John Bolton
The US would consider negotiating deals on "sector-by-sector" basis, says a senior Trump aide.
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Sport
Andy Murray rules out US Open singles after losing to Richard Gasquet
Andy Murray says he will not play singles at the US Open after losing his first match since career-threatening hip surgery.
Joshua v Ruiz: Eddie Hearn dismisses speculation over Saudi Arabia bout
Promoter Eddie Hearn says Andy Ruiz Jr has signed to fight Anthony Joshua despite speculation over his involvement.
Liverpool keeper Alisson ruled out 'for next few weeks', says Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool keeper Alisson is ruled out for "for the next few weeks" with the calf injury he picked up against Norwich, says manager Jurgen Klopp.
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Argentine peso and markets plunge after shock vote
Some of the country's most traded stocks have also lost nearly half of their stock value in one day.
Asda and Boots urge chancellor to reform 'broken' rates system
The industry says a no-deal Brexit would "place a considerable strain" on the retail sector.
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Technology
King's Cross developer defends use of facial recognition
The tech is one of "a number of detection and tracking methods" used at the London site, the firm said.
Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf: Fortnite world champion 'swatted' mid-game
Teenager Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf was in the middle of a game when he was interrupted by armed police.
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The Wizard of Oz’s subversive messages
Why the 1939 classic is an ‘anti-fairy tale’
 
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Television's most monstrous men
How HBO's Succession is taking on the egos at the top
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How predictive text affects your brain
What happens when our emails can write themselves?
 
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The power of extreme influencers
Political polarisation may be due to the actions of a few influential minorities
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