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Simon Cowell recovering from surgery after breaking part of his back in bike fall
Simon Cowell recovering from surgery after breaking part of his back in bike fall
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: I would have to lose an arm and a leg to fall out of top 50
Ronnie O’Sullivan: I would have to lose an arm and a leg to fall out of top 50
Police and protesters clash amid accusations of rigged Belarus presidential vote
Police and protesters clash amid accusations of rigged Belarus presidential vote
Hong Kong newspaper owner arrested during office raid by police
Hong Kong newspaper owner arrested during office raid by police
Sunday
9 Aug 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Countries pledge €250m in aid for port blast to be delivered 'directly' to Lebanese people
Countries pledge €250m in aid for port blast to be delivered 'directly' to Lebanese people
Belarus braces for protests as incumbent Lukashenko appears to win presidential election
Belarus braces for protests as incumbent Lukashenko appears to win presidential election
US hits 5 million Covid-19 cases - the highest in the world
US hits 5 million Covid-19 cases - the highest in the world
Simon Cowell breaks back while testing electric bike
Simon Cowell breaks back while testing electric bike
New Zealand marks 100 days without virus transmission
New Zealand marks 100 days without virus transmission
Brazil reaches grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19
Brazil reaches grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19
'We've had it': Trump extends unemployment benefits after rescue package talks collapse
'We've had it': Trump extends unemployment benefits after rescue package talks collapse
Ranking the 8 remaining teams in the Champions League
Ranking the 8 remaining teams in the Champions League
Saturday
8 Aug 2020
Lionel Messi brilliance helps Barcelona into Champions League last 8
Lionel Messi brilliance helps Barcelona into Champions League last 8
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Juventus spring major surprise by appointing Andrea Pirlo as manager
Juventus spring major surprise by appointing Andrea Pirlo as manager
'People want revenge': Heated protests in Beirut call for accountability after port blast kills 158
'People want revenge': Heated protests in Beirut call for accountability after port blast kills 158
UK's Home Office asks for Navy's help in dealing with migrants crossing the English Channel
UK's Home Office asks for Navy's help in dealing with migrants crossing the English Channel
Polish police clash with demonstrators protesting against LGBT activist's arrest
Polish police clash with demonstrators protesting against LGBT activist's arrest
Survivors of India air crash describe terrifying ordeal on hilltop runway
Survivors of India air crash describe terrifying ordeal on hilltop runway
Jeremy Corbyn accuses his own party officials of trying to sabotage the 2017 election
Jeremy Corbyn accuses his own party officials of trying to sabotage the 2017 election
Latin America and the Caribbean have now surpassed Europe for Covid-19 deaths
Latin America and the Caribbean have now surpassed Europe for Covid-19 deaths
US-China relations deteriorate further as Beijing slams 'barbarous' sanctions placed on Hong Kong
US-China relations deteriorate further as Beijing slams 'barbarous' sanctions placed on Hong Kong
Friday
7 Aug 2020
At least 16 dead and dozens injured after plane skids off runway in India
At least 16 dead and dozens injured after plane skids off runway in India
Raphael Varane nightmare, as Man City dump Real Madrid out of Champions League
Raphael Varane nightmare, as Man City dump Real Madrid out of Champions League
I knew of chemicals weeks before Beirut blast, says Lebanon’s president
I knew of chemicals weeks before Beirut blast, says Lebanon’s president
Lebanon's president rejects global probe into port blast
Lebanon's president rejects global probe into port blast
Red alert issued as heavy monsoon rain triggers fatal mudslide in India
Red alert issued as heavy monsoon rain triggers fatal mudslide in India
Commission rejects Donald Trump’s request for early debate with Joe Biden
Commission rejects Donald Trump’s request for early debate with Joe Biden
The UK could reach record-breaking temperatures today - but there's no heatwave here
The UK could reach record-breaking temperatures today - but there's no heatwave here
Protesters clash with police on the streets of Beirut days after deadly explosion
Protesters clash with police on the streets of Beirut days after deadly explosion
Thursday
6 Aug 2020
Twitter adds labels to state-backed media accounts
Twitter adds labels to state-backed media accounts
Opponents boycott ceremony as Poland's president sworn in for second term
Opponents boycott ceremony as Poland's president sworn in for second term
Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast
Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast
Trump and Biden forced to break with convention for nomination events
Trump and Biden forced to break with convention for nomination events
Italy threatens to ban Ryanair if 'violations of anti-Covid-19 health measures' continue
Italy threatens to ban Ryanair if 'violations of anti-Covid-19 health measures' continue
'Hundreds of new jobs' to be created in Ireland as TikTok announces plans for European Data Centre
'Hundreds of new jobs' to be created in Ireland as TikTok announces plans for European Data Centre
Heavily armed FBI agents search home of YouTube star Jake Paul
Heavily armed FBI agents search home of YouTube star Jake Paul
Man jailed for murder of British backpacker Grace Millane appeals against conviction
Man jailed for murder of British backpacker Grace Millane appeals against conviction