bbc--2020-10-11--Covid: Second national lockdown possible, says top UK scientist

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bbc--2020-10-11--Documentary claims to expose North Korea trying to dodge sanctions

Not all the Koreans present are properly identified , and , laughing about it afterwards , Latrache-Qvortrup says he had @ @ @ @ @ when grilled by one of the Korean officials .
It seems incredible the team would @ @ @ @ @ thought to such a basic detail , just as it stretches credulity to think that @ @ @ @ @ such a meeting to be filmed and for documents to be signed and exchanged .

Not all the Koreans present are properly identified, and, laughing about it afterwards, Latrache-Qvortrup says he had to invent a company name when grilled by one of the Korean officials. It seems incredible the team would not have given any previous thought to such a basic detail, just as it stretches credulity to think that genuine Korean officials would allow such a meeting to be filmed and for documents to be signed and exchanged.


bbc--2020-10-10--Planet Mars is at its 'biggest and brightest'

`` That 's quite a serious bit of equipment ; it 's not something you get on a whim , @ @ @ @ @ But even a telescope half that size will show up all the major features on @ @ @ @ @ if you 've got a good pair of binoculars , you 'll certainly be able @ @ @ @ @ 's actually a planet and not a star . ''

"That's quite a serious bit of equipment; it's not something you get on a whim," says Damian. "But even a telescope half that size will show up all the major features on Mars quite easily. And if you've got a good pair of binoculars, you'll certainly be able to make out that it's actually a planet and not a star."


bbc--2020-10-11--Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies

A man has been shot dead during rival right- and left-wing protests in the US city of Denver .
Reports said the dead man had been taking part in a so-called `` Patriot Rally '' of right-wing demonstrators .
Police said the suspect arrested was a private security guard who was not linked to the counter-demonstrators .
A Denver TV station said it had hired the suspect as a security guard to protect its crew .
However , police have not confirmed this .
The `` Patriot Rally '' taking place in Denver was met by counter-protests by several groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Lives Matter-Antifa Soup Drive '' .
The shooting took place in a courtyard of the Denver Art Museum .
Photographs published by the Denver Post newspaper appear to show a confrontation during which the demonstrator strikes the security guard and sprays pepper spray at him before the security guard opens fire .
Denver Police Chief of Investigations Joe Montoya said the incident took place shortly after 15:30 local time ( 21:30 GMT ) .
He said there had been a `` verbal altercation '' and a firearm was discharged .
Two guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect was taken into custody , he said .
• Who are Proud Boys and antifa ?
• A really simple guide to the US election Local TV station KUSA-TV said on its website that the arrested man was a security guard it had hired to protect its crew .
`` It has been the practice of ( KUSA ) for a number of months to hire private security to accompany staff at protests , '' the station said .
However , Chief Montoya said he could not confirm that the suspect was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nor the victim have yet been identified by the authorities .
Chief Montoya said police had kept the rival rallies separate and there had been no other arrests .
What other protests are taking place ?
In Milwaukee in the state of Wisconsin , protesters turned out for a fourth day after the district attorney said a black police officer would not face charges over the killing of an armed black teenager outside a mall earlier this year .
Earlier this week Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said Officer Joseph Mensah had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cole had pointed a gun at police .
It is the third deadly shooting Officer Mensah has been involved in in five years .
He remains on administrative suspension .
Meanwhile , police in Portland , Oregon , made arrests at a protest against police violence outside a police station in the north of the city .
A police spokesman said the force had believed the protesters were going to engage in `` direct action '' .

However, Chief Montoya said he could not confirm that the suspect was working for the station. Neither he nor the victim have yet been identified by the authorities.


bbc--2020-10-11--BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19?

`` Whilst we do n't think it [ the protection ] will be specific to Covid , it has the @ @ @ @ @ of time for the Covid vaccines to come through and perhaps other treatments to be @ @ @

"The problem we have today is I can't tell you what you could do with other vaccines to try to improve your ability to respond to coronavirus because we have no evidence at all."


bbc--2020-10-11--Covid: Brazil's coronavirus death toll passes 150,000

However the daily number of new cases in Brazil has been slowly falling since it plateaued in the summer , @ @ @ @ @ new deaths per day for two months .

However the daily number of new cases in Brazil has been slowly falling since it plateaued in the summer, when there were about 1,000 new deaths per day for two months.


bbc--2020-10-11--Thailand crash: Bus collides with train, killing 18

A bus has collided with a train in Thailand , killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens more , officials say .
The crash happened on Sunday morning , 50km ( 31 miles ) east of Bangkok .
Thai police said passengers inside the bus were on their way to a temple to mark the end of Buddhist Lent .
Images from the scene show the bus upturned on its side , heavily damaged and objects scattered along the train tracks .
Rescue workers say they need a crane to be able to lift the bus .
There were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time of the crash , province governor Maitree Tritilanond said .
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha gave his condolences and called for a thorough investigation .
Traffic collisions are common in Thailand , with poor safety standards and busy roads thought to be key factors .
A 2018 report from the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said Thailand had the second-highest traffic fatality rate in the world .
In March 2018 , at least 18 people died and dozens wounded when a bus in north eastern Thailand swerved off the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least three people were killed in 2016 when a train collided with a double-decker bus carrying tourists at an unguarded railway crossing west of Bangkok .

Traffic collisions are common in Thailand, with poor safety standards and busy roads thought to be key factors. A 2018 report from the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thailand had the second-highest traffic fatality rate in the world.


bbc--2020-10-11--Armenia Azerbaijan: Reports of fresh shelling dent ceasefire hopes

Azerbaijan expected to take control of more territory and the ceasefire would last only as long as it took for @ @ @ @ @ for bodies to be exchanged , he said .

About 70,000 people have been displaced in the latest escalation, officials say. The long-running conflict has simmered ever since the war in the 1990s, when ethnic Armenians - the majority in the territory - broke away from Azerbaijan. Thousands of Azeris were expelled then.


bbc--2020-10-10--Polish teenager celebrates French Open win

Last updated on .From the section Tennis Just a week ago Iga Swiatek was unsure whether she would commit to tennis long term or go to university .
`` I was n't expecting to win this trophy , '' the Pole said after her dominant 6-4 6-1 win over American fourth seed Sofia Kenin in Saturday 's final .
`` It 's obviously amazing for me .
It 's a life-changing experience .
`` I just feel like I kind of made history . ''
Swiatek , who did not drop a set in the tournament , is the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slam singles title and the youngest French Open women 's champion since Monica Seles in 1992 .
She is highly regarded , having won the Wimbledon junior title in 2018 , but had never won a tour-level tournament before victory in Paris .
Her youthful innocence was shown in her charmingly awkward on-court interview after the match .
Where the more seasoned and media-trained champions might quickly reel off a list of many sponsors by name , tournament organisers and team members , Swiatek meandered and said she hoped her cat had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , I 'm not very good at speeches because I won my last tournament two years ago and I do n't know who to thank , '' she said , before adding `` should I say something else ? ''
soon after .
One person she did thank was her father , Tomasz , a former rower who competed at the 1988 Olympics .
It was he who encouraged Swiatek and her older sister Agata to pursue tennis , having initially failed to get them to take up swimming .
Swiatek , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guns N ' Roses before matches , has not taken the conventional route to the top of the game .
Last year she competed at Roland Garros for the first time and while doing so was juggling schoolwork for her studies back in Poland - studies she only finished this year .
`` I was calling her semi-pro in the past , because she was at school .
She was studying like a regular person , '' her coach Piotr Sierzputowski said .
`` The tennis was n't the biggest part of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practice in the morning at seven because she had to go to the school . ''
And nor , it seems , is she a conventional teen - she admits switching off her phone for the past few days .
A deep thinker , Swiatek employs a psychologist as a permanent part of her team - also a rare thing on tour .
Maths is the teenager 's favourite subject and she has said it helps her game , allowing her to `` see the geometry of the court '' .
Before her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6-2 dismantling of tournament favourite and former champion Simona Halep , Swiatek described the current phase of her life as `` two gap years '' , not ruling out the possibility of leaving the sport to further her education .
`` If I am going to be top 10 and I am going to be fighting for Grand Slams , then for sure I am not going to have time for university , '' she said .
`` But if I am still top 100 for a few more years , then probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ university . ''
This win might have gone some way to settling the university question but she may instead want to work on fine-tuning her acceptance speeches as she may now have many more to give .
A Grand Slam champion at only her seventh attempt .
No-one other than Bianca Andreescu has won a major more quickly in the past 20 years .
Exceptionally self assured , and with an eye-catching game which seems very robust , Iga Swiatek has the potential to become a superstar .
These are very exciting times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a host of young stars offering truly global appeal .
Naomi Osaka , 22 , represents Japan ; Swiatek leads a promising group of Eastern European teenagers ; then there 's Canada 's Andreescu , as well as 19-year-old Amanda Anisimova and 16-year-old Coco Gauff alongside Kenin from the United States .
And at 24 , Australia 's world number one Ash Barty will think her best years are very much still to come .
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Swiatek only lost 28 games in seven matches at this year's French Open
Just a week ago Iga Swiatek was unsure whether she would commit to tennis long term or go to university.
Now the 19-year-old is a Grand Slam champion - the lowest-ranked woman to ever win the French Open.
"I wasn't expecting to win this trophy," the Pole said after her dominant 6-4 6-1 win over American fourth seed Sofia Kenin in Saturday's final.
"It's obviously amazing for me. It's a life-changing experience.
"I just feel like I kind of made history."
Swiatek, who did not drop a set in the tournament, is the first player from Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title and the youngest French Open women's champion since Monica Seles in 1992.
She is highly regarded, having won the Wimbledon junior title in 2018, but had never won a tour-level tournament before victory in Paris.
Her youthful innocence was shown in her charmingly awkward on-court interview after the match.
Where the more seasoned and media-trained champions might quickly reel off a list of many sponsors by name, tournament organisers and team members, Swiatek meandered and said she hoped her cat had been watching at home.
"First of all, I'm not very good at speeches because I won my last tournament two years ago and I don't know who to thank," she said, before adding "should I say something else?" soon after.
One person she did thank was her father, Tomasz, a former rower who competed at the 1988 Olympics.
It was he who encouraged Swiatek and her older sister Agata to pursue tennis, having initially failed to get them to take up swimming.
Swiatek, who listens to rock music such as Guns N' Roses before matches, has not taken the conventional route to the top of the game.
Last year she competed at Roland Garros for the first time and while doing so was juggling schoolwork for her studies back in Poland - studies she only finished this year.
"I was calling her semi-pro in the past, because she was at school. She was studying like a regular person," her coach Piotr Sierzputowski said.
"The tennis wasn't the biggest part of her life.
"I had to schedule practice in the morning at seven because she had to go to the school."
And nor, it seems, is she a conventional teen - she admits switching off her phone for the past few days.
A deep thinker, Swiatek employs a psychologist as a permanent part of her team - also a rare thing on tour.
Maths is the teenager's favourite subject and she has said it helps her game, allowing her to "see the geometry of the court".
Before her fourth-round match this year, a 6-1 6-2 dismantling of tournament favourite and former champion Simona Halep, Swiatek described the current phase of her life as "two gap years", not ruling out the possibility of leaving the sport to further her education.
"If I am going to be top 10 and I am going to be fighting for Grand Slams, then for sure I am not going to have time for university," she said.
"But if I am still top 100 for a few more years, then probably, I am going to go to university."
This win might have gone some way to settling the university question but she may instead want to work on fine-tuning her acceptance speeches as she may now have many more to give.
Analysis
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller
A Grand Slam champion at only her seventh attempt. No-one other than Bianca Andreescu has won a major more quickly in the past 20 years.
Exceptionally self assured, and with an eye-catching game which seems very robust, Iga Swiatek has the potential to become a superstar.
These are very exciting times for the women's game, with a host of young stars offering truly global appeal.
Naomi Osaka, 22, represents Japan; Swiatek leads a promising group of Eastern European teenagers; then there's Canada's Andreescu, as well as 19-year-old Amanda Anisimova and 16-year-old Coco Gauff alongside Kenin from the United States.
And at 24, Australia's world number one Ash Barty will think her best years are very much still to come.


bbc--2020-10-11--US election 2020: Court allows Texas postal vote restrictions

A US appeals court has issued a temporary stay that will allow Texas to limit drop-off points to just one per county in next month 's election .
Drop-off points were set up to allow voters to submit ballots in advance rather than rely on the postal service .
The decision came after another court blocked an order by Texas Governor Greg Abbott , a Republican , drastically limiting these points .
But Democrats say this amounts to voter suppression .
A record number of people are expected to vote by mail in this year 's election due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already warned ballot papers may not arrive in time to be counted on election day , 3 November .
The order was first issued by Governor Abbott earlier this month .
He said it would help curb `` illegal voting '' - mirroring President Donald Trump 's claims , made without evidence , that postal voting is a major source of electoral fraud .
A federal court then blocked Mr Abbott 's order in a ruling on Friday .
Judge Robert Pitman told the court that it would impact vulnerable people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • US Postal Service warns of risks to mail-in votes • Does US postal voting lead to ‘ tremendous fraud ’ ?
• What is US row over postal service about ?
It would force these voters to either travel long distances or to vote in person , Judge Pitman said - both of which would put them at greater risk of catching Covid-19 .
However , with the latest ruling from the Court of Appeal , the state can now continue limiting the number of drop-off points .
Texas has a limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only voters who are over 65 , have a disability , are in jail or who will be out of town on election day are allowed to vote by post .
Governor Abbott 's ruling means that some people in Harris County , home to more than four million , will only have one point in the entire county to hand in their ballot paper .
The race to claim Texas 's 38 Electoral College votes in this election is expected to be tight .
President Donald Trump has previously criticised postal voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Federal Election Commission has rejected these claims .

Texas has a limit on who can request absentee ballots. Only voters who are over 65, have a disability, are in jail or who will be out of town on election day are allowed to vote by post.


bbc--2020-10-11--Five more Republic of Ireland players out of Wales game after new positive Covid-19 case

Last updated on .From the section Republic of Ireland A further five Republic of Ireland players are out of Sunday 's Nations League game against Wales after one of them tested positive for Covid-19 .
Four other squad members identified as close contacts of the player have also been stood down for Sunday 's match .
Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah are already out because of a Covid issue .
They were set to feature in Thursday 's Euro 2020 play-off game in Slovakia but were ruled out shortly before kick-off after being deemed to have been in close contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backroom team who tested positive for Covid-19 .
Manager Stephen Kenny made an appeal to the Irish medical authorities about the duo 's exclusion from the match but it was unsuccessful .
In a further twist , the FAI statement said the staff member who tested positive in Bratislava on Wednesday may have received a `` false positive '' result .
The FAI said two tests carried out on the individual on Saturday `` confirmed no trace of Covid-19 '' , adding that it would now `` discuss the issue with Uefa '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the FAI wishes to make it clear that it complied with all Uefa and HSE [ Irish Health Service Executive ] Covid-19 guidelines concerning the availability of players and the well-being of staff around the Slovakia v Republic of Ireland fixture in Bratislava on Thursday night . ''
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Last updated on .From the section Republic of Ireland
The scene from inside the Aviva Stadium on Sunday morning
A further five Republic of Ireland players missed Sunday's Nations League draw with Wales after one of them tested positive for Covid-19.
The Football Association of Ireland said that an unnamed player tested positive on Friday after having tested negative last Monday.
Four other squad members identified as close contacts of the player were also stood down for Sunday's match.
Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah were already out because of a Covid issue.
They were set to feature in Thursday's Euro 2020 play-off game in Slovakia but were ruled out shortly before kick-off after being deemed to have been in close contact with a member of the Republic's backroom team who tested positive for Covid-19.
Manager Stephen Kenny made an appeal to the Irish medical authorities about the duo's exclusion from the match - which the Republic lost on penalties after a 0-0 draw - but it was unsuccessful.
Republic side shows four changes
The Republic's team announced some 80 minutes before Sunday's 14:00 BST kick-off showed four changes from Thursday's starting line-up as they were able to name only seven substitutes including goalkeepers Mark Travers and Caoimhin Kelleher.
While injured pair David McGoldrick and James McCarthy were ruled out, the squad showed no sign of centre-back John Egan, forward Callum Robinson and midfielders Alan Browne and Callum O'Dowda, who all featured in Slovakia.
Kevin Long replaced Egan in defence with Jayson Molumby taking over from McCarthy in midfield.
Shane Long and Robbie Brady came into the starting line-up in place of McGoldrick and Robinson.
In a further twist, the FAI statement said the staff member who tested positive in Bratislava on Wednesday may have received a "false positive" result.
The FAI said two tests carried out on the individual on Saturday "confirmed no trace of Covid-19", adding that it would now "discuss the issue with Uefa".
"In light of these developments, the FAI wishes to make it clear that it complied with all Uefa and HSE [Irish Health Service Executive] Covid-19 guidelines concerning the availability of players and the well-being of staff around the Slovakia v Republic of Ireland fixture in Bratislava on Thursday night."
Sunday's news further depleted a squad which went into the three games minus injured captain Seamus Coleman and which is now shorn of Sheffield United striker David McGoldrick who picked up a thigh injury in Thursday's heartbreaking play-off defeat.
The Republic face Finland away in the Nations League on Wednesday evening.


bbc--2020-10-11--Northern Ireland must forget Bosnia celebrations - Evans

Last updated on .From the section Northern Ireland Defender Jonny Evans says Northern Ireland must park their celebrations after Thursday 's win over Bosnia-Herzegovina and fully focus on Sunday 's Nations League match against Austria .
`` After the game there were celebrations on the pitch and in the dressing room , '' said Leicester City centre-back Evans .
`` But we have to forget about that .
We have two games coming up . ''
• None Baraclough to make changes for Austria game After Sunday home game against Austria ( 19:45 BST kick-off ) , Ian Baraclough 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norway on Wednesday ( 19:45 ) against a side that hammered them 5-1 at Windsor Park last month .
`` We 'll just try and prepare , get our bodies ready .
They are still a bit tired , '' said Evans , 32 , looking ahead to this week 's two fixtures .
`` Some of the guys have n't played an awful lot of football , so it 's about getting up to speed and hopefully we can put another good performance in . ''
Evans says Thursday 's win in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will stick with the players , and something he only appreciates more in the later stages of his career .
`` When you 're younger you maybe do n't take it in the same way , '' said the former Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion player .
`` My debut was against Spain [ in 2006 ] and that was a big night and a big win .
I just thought that was the norm , beating teams like that .
`` I had another couple of big results , but maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do cherish it .
Sometimes you doubt if you 're going to get to experience moments like that again . ''
After struggling in their inaugural Nations League campaign two seasons ago , Northern Ireland have earned only one point from the first two matches this time round - courtesy of an opening draw in Romania - and boss Baraclough has insisted he wants his team to `` do well '' in the competition to help their World Cup draw seeding .
Baraclough has said some changes to Thursday 's line-up are likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his side aim to stay in contention in their Nations League group .
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Last updated on .From the section Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland players celebrate their penalty shootout success in Bosnia
Nations League: Northern Ireland v Austria Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast Date: Sunday 11 October Kick-off: 19:45 BST Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio Ulster & online; text commentary on BBC Sport website & app; Highlights on BBC One NI on Sunday at 22:30 BST
Defender Jonny Evans says Northern Ireland must park their celebrations after Thursday's win over Bosnia-Herzegovina and fully focus on Sunday's Nations League match against Austria.
The play-off semi-final victory kept Northern Ireland out track for a second straight European Championship finals.
"After the game there were celebrations on the pitch and in the dressing room," said Leicester City centre-back Evans.
"But we have to forget about that. We have two games coming up."
After Sunday home game against Austria (19:45 BST kick-off), Ian Baraclough's side have a Nations League match in Norway on Wednesday (19:45) against a side that hammered them 5-1 at Windsor Park last month.
"We'll just try and prepare, get our bodies ready. They are still a bit tired," said Evans, 32, looking ahead to this week's two fixtures.
"Some of the guys haven't played an awful lot of football, so it's about getting up to speed and hopefully we can put another good performance in."
Evans says Thursday's win in Sarajevo was the sort of moment that will stick with the players, and something he only appreciates more in the later stages of his career.
"When you're younger you maybe don't take it in the same way," said the former Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion player.
"My debut was against Spain [in 2006] and that was a big night and a big win. I just thought that was the norm, beating teams like that.
"I had another couple of big results, but maybe in the last number of years you do cherish it. Sometimes you doubt if you're going to get to experience moments like that again."
After struggling in their inaugural Nations League campaign two seasons ago, Northern Ireland have earned only one point from the first two matches this time round - courtesy of an opening draw in Romania - and boss Baraclough has insisted he wants his team to "do well" in the competition to help their World Cup draw seeding.
Baraclough has said some changes to Thursday's line-up are likely but they may not be wholesale as his side aim to stay in contention in their Nations League group.


bbc--2020-10-11--'Real sense of happiness and togetherness' for Scotland

Last updated on .From the section Scotland Midfielder Callum McGregor is confident Scotland will not struggle to rouse themselves for Nations League duty after the jubilation of their `` big moment '' against Israel .
Scotland top Nations League Group B2 with four points from two games .
McGregor said the squad has `` a real sense of happiness and togetherness '' .
The Celtic midfielder , 27 , added : `` I am hoping it goes the other way and everyone will be fresh .
`` The boys bounced on to the training pitch on Saturday morning probably feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had lost the game .
`` It was a big moment for the players and probably the first success the group has had together . ''
Slovakia , who edged past the Republic of Ireland on penalties on Thursday to secure a European Championship play-off against Northern Ireland , are bottom of the section after back-to-back defeats .
Aberdeen midfielder Ross McCrorie and defender Andy Considine , as well as Hibernian full-back Paul McGinn , have been given their first Scotland call-ups for the Slovakia match and Czech Republic game three days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stuart Armstrong , who tested positive for Covid-19 , and forward Ryan Christie and full-back Kieran Tierney who are self-isolating having been in close proximity .
Injured defenders Liam Palmer and Scott McKenna , plus striker Oliver Burke , also withdrew from the squad before the Israel game .
Slovakia winger Jaroslav Mihalik and defender Milan Skriniar miss out after positive Covid-19 tests .
Midfielder Stanislav Lobotka is another absentee as he is in quarantine with his Napoli team-mates .
What the managers say Scotland head coach Steve Clarke : `` Slovakia are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like ourselves missing one or two players who might have been starting for them and they also had 120 minutes the other night and a penalty shoot-out .
`` Maybe they will make one or two changes , I believe they have just lost another player to Covid-19 so that is an on-going situation for every country which we have to deal with . ''
Slovakia coach Pavel Hapal : `` We 're expecting Scotland to be a little bit tired as well .
However , they managed to play lots of good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggressive games sometimes .
`` So they know that when they need to push their players they are able to do so .
We will do their best to show all the abilities we have and we believe that it 's going to be very good game and the main thing would be to bring some points home . ''
What the stats say • None Scotland and Slovakia 's only previous meetings were in 2018 World Cup qualifying , with both sides picking up a home victory .
• None In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Hampden Park , the Scots won 1-0 with the winner an 89th minute own goal by defender Martin Skrtel .
• None Scotland have won four of their six Nations League games ( D1 L1 ) , finding the net in all six matches , although they 've only kept two clean sheets .
• None Slovakia are yet to win away from home in the Nations League ( D1 L2 ) , while failing to score in two of their three games on the road ( just one away goal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has scored seven goals in his last seven starts across all competitions for Scotland , with all but one of those coming at Hampden Park .
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Last updated on .From the section Scotland
Lyndon Dykes' second Scotland goal secured three points in Group B2
Scotland stretched their unbeaten run to over a year as Lyndon Dykes' second international goal secured a Nations League win over Slovakia.
The Queens Park Rangers forward slammed home the winner in the second half to earn a victory that leaves Steve Clarke's men top of Group B2.
Scotland last suffered defeat in Russia 12 months ago, and while they did not make too many chances at an empty Hampden, the Scots have now recorded five wins and two draws in the seven games since that defeat.
Clarke's side welcome the Czech Republic to Glasgow on Wednesday.
Despite Thursday's heroics to see off Israel in a Euro 2020 play-off semi-final penalty shootout, Scotland received criticism for their lack of intensity and cutting edge, and their first-half showing against the Slovaks did little to answer those critics.
The game continued to lack urgency as the half wore on, Scott McTominay and Stephen O'Donnell both dragged hopeful efforts wide of goal before Branislav Ninaj denied Dykes with a superb challenge as the former Livingston man raced through on goal.
The resulting corner saw Motherwell's Declan Gallagher rise highest, only to glance a header wide of the target as Clarke's men went into the break failing to register a shot on goal.
However, the Scots came out with intent early in the second period as John McGinn saw a speculative effort drag wide before Dykes' opener. Ryan Fraser fed Stephen O'Donnell on the right, and his delicate cross into the box found Dykes in space to finish from close range.
The visitors attempted to make a quick response as a corner eventually fell to Jan Gregus, but his effort was smothered at the second attempt by David Marshall.
Dykes then made way for Oli McBurnie, and the Sheffield United striker came close to getting his first Scotland goal after he crashed a header off the bar from a Fraser cross.
Man of the match - Ryan Fraser
Returning to the starting line-up in an unorthodox striking position, the Newcastle man (right) was a constant threat with his pace and linked well with his striking partner. Something that was sorely missing on Thursday.
What did we learn?
On an attacking front, it looked like the same issues from Thursday were arising again after a pedestrian first half. But Clarke will be pleased with his team's intensity levels in spells during a second period which saw Dykes score the winner.
However, what will please the manager the most again is the back three recording a second successive clean sheet. After criticism last month, McTominay now looks settled in the role and Gallagher has performed well when called upon. Also, Andrew Considine did not put a foot wrong on his debut and that can only give Clarke confidence in his defensive options going into next month's play-off.
Match stats
Scotland have kept a clean sheet in successive matches for the first time since a run of three World Cup qualifiers in September/October 2017.
Slovakia are winless in four Nations League matches since beating Ukraine 4-1 in November 2018, scoring only twice since.
Scotland have won a competitive game 1-0 for the first time since October 2017 - their opponents that day were Slovakia.
Lyndon Dykes has scored four goals in his last seven appearances for Scotland and QPR, netting in two of his last three games for the national side.
What they said
Scotland manager Steve Clarke: "It was a good performance from start to finish. The system worked well. It was a good solid defensive performance and we looked a threat going forward.
"[Scott] McTominay, who supposedly couldn't play right-sided centre back, was excellent again, Declan Gallagher was excellent and Andrew Considine didn't let himself down tonight. He was really good."
What's next?
Both sides continue their Nation League campaigns on Wednesday (19:45 BST) as Scotland take on the Czech Republic at Hampden and Slovakia welcome Israel.
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bbc--2020-10-11--Covid virus ‘survives for 28 days’ in lab conditions

Previous studies have assessed its survivability on stainless steel and their results have varied wildly , ranging from between three @ @ @ @ @ temperature .
The new study looked at how long the virus could survive on glass @ @ @ @ @ as well as steel .
They found that they could detect it after 28 days @ @ @ @ @ 20C - significantly longer than the earlier studies had indicated .

Previous studies have assessed its survivability on stainless steel and their results have varied wildly, ranging from between three and 14 days at room temperature. The new study looked at how long the virus could survive on glass, paper and plastic notes as well as steel. They found that they could detect it after 28 days on all these surfaces at 20C - significantly longer than the earlier studies had indicated.


bbc--2020-10-11--India's 'loudspeaker and motorbike schools' beat Covid fears

Many schools across India remain shut because of the coronavirus pandemic .
But with online classes not being a viable @ @ @ @ @ , teachers have had to come up with creative ways to carry on with their @ @ @ @ @ loudspeaker to going around on a motorbike , some teachers have found alternative ways to @ @ @ @ @ India has allowed schools to partially reopen , many states are reluctant to do so @ @ @ @ @ cases .

Many schools across India remain shut because of the coronavirus pandemic. But with online classes not being a viable option in many rural areas, teachers have had to come up with creative ways to carry on with their lessons.
From using a loudspeaker to going around on a motorbike, some teachers have found alternative ways to teach their students. While India has allowed schools to partially reopen, many states are reluctant to do so due to rapidly rising Covid-19 cases.
Video by BBC Gujarati, additional footage by ANI news agency


bbc--2020-10-11--Amy Coney Barrett: Supreme Court nominee vows to 'apply law as written'

US President Donald Trump 's pick for a Supreme Court vacancy will tell senators that she will judge legal cases impartially `` whatever my own preferences might be '' .
Amy Coney Barrett , a conservative jurist , faces a four-day confirmation hearing in the Senate next week .
If approved , Judge Barrett will replace liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who died recently at 87 .
Judge Barrett 's nomination for the role has proved politically controversial .
It was announced by Mr Trump at the end of September , just weeks before he takes on Democratic rival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Should Judge Barrett 's nomination be confirmed , conservative-leaning justices will hold a 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court , shifting its ideological balance for potentially decades to come .
The court 's nine justices serve lifetime appointments , and their rulings can shape public policy on everything from gun and voting rights to abortion and campaign finance .
Democrats fear Judge Barrett 's successful nomination would favour Republicans in politically sensitive cases that reach the Supreme Court .
Given this , Democrats have urged Judge Barrett to not take part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's presidential election and an upcoming challenge to a health law known as Obamacare .
They argue that , because she was nominated by President Trump during an election campaign , it would not be ethical for her to make a judgement on such cases .
Democrats have also raised concerns about an outbreak of coronavirus among senior politicians , including President Trump and Republicans involved in Judge Barrett 's nomination hearing .
But keen to press ahead with the nomination , Republican leaders have rejected Democratic pleas to delay the hearing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be nominated by the current Republican president , after Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 .
What will Judge Barrett tell senators in her opening remarks ?
In what is effectively an interview for the job , the confirmation hearing will give Judge Barrett a chance to explain her legal philosophy and qualifications for the lifetime post .
In prepared remarks released ahead of the hearing , Judge Barrett thanked President Trump for `` entrusting me with this profound responsibility '' , which she called the `` honour of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Barrett , a 48-year-old mother of seven , will speak of the importance of her family and how her parents prepared her for a `` life of service , principle , faith , and love '' .
Judge Barrett will pay tribute to judges she has worked with , including former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia .
Justice Scalia 's reasoning `` shaped me '' , Judge Barrett will say .
`` His judicial philosophy was straightforward : A judge must apply the law as written , not as the judge wishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say she has `` resolved to maintain that same perspective '' in her legal career .
• favoured by social conservatives due to record on issues like abortion and gay marriage • a devout Catholic but insists her faith does not influence her legal opinion • is an originalist , which means interpreting US Constitution as authors intended , not moving with the times • lives in Indiana , has seven children including two adopted from Haiti Read more : Who is Trump 's Supreme Court pick ?
It is up to elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value judgments '' , not Supreme Court justices , Judge Barrett will say .
`` In every case , I have carefully considered the arguments presented by the parties , discussed the issues with my colleagues on the court , and done my utmost to reach the result required by the law , whatever my own preferences might be , '' Judge Barrett will say .
`` When I write an opinion resolving a case , I read every word from the perspective of the losing party .
I ask myself how would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my children was the party I was ruling against . ''
After the conformation hearing , the Senate - the upper chamber of the US Congress - will vote to confirm or reject Judge Barrett 's nomination .
Republicans hold a slim majority , but they already appear to have the 51 votes needed to get Judge Barrett confirmed .
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has vowed to hold a confirmation vote before the 3 November election .
Barring a surprise , Democrats seem to have few procedural options to prevent her gliding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench .
The battle to get President Trump 's Supreme Court nominee confirmed begins on Monday .
The shifting ideological balance of the court will have an impact in all areas of American life and across the US - perhaps in no place more than Texas .
While the political row over Trump 's appointment is taking place in Washington DC , some of the biggest legal fights that have made it to the Supreme Court in recent years have come out of Texas .
The state , which made a habit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes , did n't always win those high-profile cases .
On anti-sodomy law , voting rights , the death penalty and , most recently , abortion , it was often on the short end of the judicial stick , many times by narrow , 5-to-4 decisions .
With Justice Ginsburg gone and Judge Barrett poised to take a seat on the court , however , conservatives in Texas are optimistic that the legal tide may be turning .
Read more : Anthony 's full analysis on the Supreme Court battle Since Ginsburg 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican senators have been accused of hypocrisy for pressing ahead with a Supreme Court nomination during an election year .
In 2016 , Mr McConnell refused to hold hearings for Democratic President Barack Obama 's nominee for the court , Merrick Garland .
The nomination , which came 237 days before the election , was successfully blocked because Republicans held the Senate and argued the decision should be made outside of an election year .
This time around , Mr McConnell has lauded Judge Barrett 's nomination , saying the president `` could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Democrats say the Republicans should stand by their earlier position and let voters decide .
Mr Biden has called Mr Trump 's efforts to appoint a justice an `` abuse of power '' .
• What is the US Supreme Court ?
• Why US top court is more political than UK 's

Mrs Barrett will face questions from members of the Judiciary committee in hearings that will last through the week. After the hearings end, any committee member can require an additional week before the formal panel vote on whether to present the nomination for confirmation before the full Senate. It is not clear if the members will be able to vote remotely.


bbc--2020-10-12--Liverpool set to face strictest England Covid rules

He said we will get the details of the three tiers but it will `` take time '' before it @ @ @ @ @ each of the different regions will be placed .


bbc--2020-10-11--Hamilton equals Schumacher's F1 win record

Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix .
Hamilton extended his championship lead over team-mate Valtteri Bottas to 69 points after the Finn retired .
Behind Max Verstappen 's Red Bull in second , Daniel Ricciardo scored Renault 's first podium since returning to F1 as a constructor in 2016 .
• None Great of his time Hamilton is 'not done yet' The race had been poised for a close fight between Hamilton and Bottas before the second Mercedes hit trouble at the Nurburgring in Germany .
Hamilton , second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start than Bottas and dived for the inside at the first corner , pushing him wide , but Bottas held his ground and recovered the lead on the inside of the second corner .
That gave Bottas control of the race , but Hamilton pressured him hard and in the end the leader buckled .
Bottas handed the advantage back to Hamilton on lap 13 , locking a wheel into Turn One and running wide , allowing Hamilton to close in and pass for the lead around the outside of Turn Two .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ further into Hamilton 's lap when a virtual safety car allowed him and Verstappen to pit for fresh tyres and retain their positions ahead of Bottas , and two laps after that Bottas retired with a suspected failure of the MGU-H , part of the hybrid system .
Although Verstappen stole the point for fastest lap from Hamilton on the last lap of the race , Hamilton 's lead is close to three clear race victories with only six races remaining .
A seventh world title - which would equal another Schumacher record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mick presented Hamilton with one of his father 's old helmets , from his last F1 season with Mercedes in 2012 , to recognise the achievement .
`` I do n't know what to say , '' Hamilton said .
`` When you grow up watching someone and you idolise them , really , for the quality of the driver they are and what they are continually able to do as a driver and with his team week on week .
`` Seeing his dominance for so long and I do n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would get close to this record .
`` It 's an incredible honour but I could not have done it without this incredible team .
A big thank you and huge respect to Michael . ''
Ricciardo 's podium was made possible by Bottas ' retirement , as the top two had almost lapped the field before a late safety car was called to recover Lando Norris ' McLaren , which had stopped with an engine failure .
But the Australian 's result was well deserved .
Renault have been making steady progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season , held off Racing Point 's Sergio Perez in a battle over the closing laps .
A bet with team principal Cyril Abiteboul means the Frenchman has to have a tattoo in a design of Ricciardo 's choosing .
Abiteboul can choose size and placement .
Ricciardo said he did not know what the design would be , but probably `` something with a German flavour '' .
Norris had been fighting with Perez for fourth on divergent strategies for a while , but the early development of his ultimately terminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was running fifth before he stopped .
Norris ' McLaren team-mate Carlos Sainz took fifth instead , ahead of Alpha Tauri 's Pierre Gasly , who was able to pass Ferrari 's Charles Leclerc for sixth place as a result of Ferrari 's decision not to stop for fresh tyres at the late safety car .
Nico Hulkenberg took an impressive eighth for Racing Point after starting last , following his late substitution for the ill Lance Stroll on Saturday morning .
And there were the first points of the season for Haas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antonio Giovinazzi in ninth and 10th places .
What happens next ?
Six races to go and they start with a new track for F1 , Portimao on Portugal 's Algarve on 25 October .
It is a well-regarded track and the drivers are all looking forward to the challenge .
And the weather should be a good deal warmer than the wintry conditions at the Nurburgring this weekend .
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Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver's win was the 91st of his career and he will surely break Michael Schumacher's record soon.
Hamilton extended his championship lead over team-mate Valtteri Bottas to 69 points after the Finn retired.
Behind Max Verstappen's Red Bull in second, Daniel Ricciardo scored Renault's first podium since returning to F1 as a constructor in 2016.
"It's going to take some time to get used to it," Hamilton said of equalling Schumacher's record
The race had been poised for a close fight between Hamilton and Bottas before the second Mercedes hit trouble at the Nurburgring in Germany.
Hamilton, second on the grid, made a better start than Bottas and dived for the inside at the first corner, pushing him wide, but Bottas held his ground and recovered the lead on the inside of the second corner.
That gave Bottas control of the race, but Hamilton pressured him hard and in the end the leader buckled.
Bottas handed the advantage back to Hamilton on lap 13, locking a wheel into Turn One and running wide, allowing Hamilton to close in and pass for the lead around the outside of Turn Two.
Three laps later, the race fell further into Hamilton's lap when a virtual safety car allowed him and Verstappen to pit for fresh tyres and retain their positions ahead of Bottas, and two laps after that Bottas retired with a suspected failure of the MGU-H, part of the hybrid system.
Although Verstappen stole the point for fastest lap from Hamilton on the last lap of the race, Hamilton's lead is close to three clear race victories with only six races remaining. A seventh world title - which would equal another Schumacher record - is beckoning.
Seven-time F1 champion Schumacher won his 91 races between 1992 and 2006
A special trophy for Hamilton
Schumacher's son Mick presented Hamilton with one of his father's old helmets, from his last F1 season with Mercedes in 2012, to recognise the achievement.
"I don't know what to say," Hamilton said. "When you grow up watching someone and you idolise them, really, for the quality of the driver they are and what they are continually able to do as a driver and with his team week on week.
"Seeing his dominance for so long and I don't think anyone - especially me - thought he would get close to this record.
"It's an incredible honour but I could not have done it without this incredible team. A big thank you and huge respect to Michael."
A landmark for Renault
Ricciardo gave Renault their first podium since the Mayalsian Grand Prix in 2011
Ricciardo's podium was made possible by Bottas' retirement, as the top two had almost lapped the field before a late safety car was called to recover Lando Norris' McLaren, which had stopped with an engine failure.
But the Australian's result was well deserved. Renault have been making steady progress and Ricciardo, who has been outstanding this season, held off Racing Point's Sergio Perez in a battle over the closing laps.
A bet with team principal Cyril Abiteboul means the Frenchman has to have a tattoo in a design of Ricciardo's choosing. Abiteboul can choose size and placement. Ricciardo said he did not know what the design would be, but probably "something with a German flavour".
Norris had been fighting with Perez for fourth on divergent strategies for a while, but the early development of his ultimately terminal engine problem cost him time and he was running fifth before he stopped.
Norris' McLaren team-mate Carlos Sainz took fifth instead, ahead of Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly, who was able to pass Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for sixth place as a result of Ferrari's decision not to stop for fresh tyres at the late safety car.
Nico Hulkenberg took an impressive eighth for Racing Point after starting last, following his late substitution for the ill Lance Stroll on Saturday morning.
And there were the first points of the season for Haas' Romain Grosjean and Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi in ninth and 10th places.
Driver of the day
Ricciardo gets it for a long-awaited and well-deserved podium for Renault after an exceptional drive. Honourable mentions for Hamilton and especially Hulkenberg
What happens next?
Six races to go and they start with a new track for F1, Portimao on Portugal's Algarve on 25 October. It is a well-regarded track and the drivers are all looking forward to the challenge. And the weather should be a good deal warmer than the wintry conditions at the Nurburgring this weekend.
Hamilton has won seven of the 11 races so far this season
Fans saluted the return of Hulkenberg at the Nurburgring


bbc--2020-10-11--Belarus: Dozens arrested as police blast protesters with water cannon

Many opposition activists have been beaten up by police and thousands have been arrested during months of unrest .
They @ @ @ @ @ all political prisoners and a free and fair re-run of the election .

Many opposition activists have been beaten up by police and thousands have been arrested during months of unrest. They are demanding the release of all political prisoners and a free and fair re-run of the election.


bbc--2020-10-11--Police station near Paris attacked with fireworks

At least 40 people armed with metal bars and fireworks have attacked a police station to the south of Paris @ @ @ @ @ The assailants , who caused damage to cars and broke windows , also tried unsuccessfully @ @ @ @ @ police said .
The police station is in an area known for drug trafficking , @ @ @ @ @ the attack could be in retaliation for a recent scooter accident allegedly caused by police @

At least 40 people armed with metal bars and fireworks have attacked a police station to the south of Paris, according to officials.
The assailants, who caused damage to cars and broke windows, also tried unsuccessfully to storm the building, police said.
The police station is in an area known for drug trafficking, and the local mayor said the attack could be in retaliation for a recent scooter accident allegedly caused by police.


bbc--2020-10-11--André do Rap: Brazil crime boss goes on the run after release from prison

Judge Mello granted Macedo 's release from the São Paulo prison on the grounds that the amount of time he @ @ @ @ @ trial had exceeded the legal maximum .
He was arrested in September 2019 , and @ @ @ @ @

Judge Mello granted Macedo's release from the São Paulo prison on the grounds that the amount of time he had spent in detention awaiting trial had exceeded the legal maximum. He was arrested in September 2019, and had been detained since.


bbc--2020-10-11--French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win 13th Roland Garros title

Last updated on .From the section Tennis Rafael Nadal produced one of his finest French Open displays to stun Novak Djokovic and equal Roger Federer 's record of 20 Grand Slam men 's titles .
Questions had been asked about 34-year-old Nadal 's level , but he responded with an almost flawless performance .
Top seed Djokovic , 33 , lost a completed match for the first time in 2020 .
• None Which way will the 'GOAT race ' turn ?
• None Why is Nadal so good on clay ?
The Serb was overwhelmed by Nadal 's rapid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result .
Defeat also meant Djokovic , who was bidding for an 18th Grand Slam title , lost ground on Nadal and Federer in their ongoing battle to finish with the most major wins .
Nadal sealed victory after two hours 41 minutes with a kicking ace out wide on his first match point , leaving the Spaniard laughing as he fell to his knees on the court where he has enjoyed unparalleled success .
`` A win here means everything for me , '' said Nadal , who also became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Roland Garros .
`` Honestly , I do n't think about the 20th and equalling Roger , for me it is just a Roland Garros victory .
`` I have spent most of the most important moments in my career here .
`` Just to play here is a true inspiration and the love story I have with this city and this court is unforgettable . ''
Nadal shows exactly why he is the 'King of Clay' Few things in the sporting world over the past 15 years have been almost as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men 's singles title .
This year , like with so many things across the world because of the coronavirus pandemic , there was more uncertainty .
Nadal himself put some doubt on his chances going into a tournament which looked and felt like no other French Open .
Played in cooler weather than usual - with the tournament in October rather than June - and without his usual preparation on the clay courts , Nadal said it represented the toughest test he had ever faced at Roland Garros .
But he came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguably the finest fashion yet .
Not only did Nadal win the tournament without dropping a set for a fourth time , it was the manner of his one-sided victory against Djokovic which made it so impressive .
Nadal raised his game to a scarcely believable level from the start , defending ferociously and attacking with equally great effect .
Everything he hit at Djokovic landed with pace and precision , leading to just six unforced errors in the opening two sets .
Djokovic looked up to the sky in amazement when Nadal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a more competitive third set - but by then it was too late for even him to turn the match around .
`` Today you showed why you are King of the Clay , I experienced it with my own skin , '' Djokovic said .
13 - no other player has won as many Grand Slam singles titles at one place 15 - the number of years since his first Grand Slam title , only Serena Williams ' wins have spanned a longer period 100 - Nadal is the first player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Roland Garros Subdued Djokovic not allowed to play his best While Nadal had the superior history at Roland Garros , Djokovic had the superior form over the course of a fragmented year .
Djokovic had won 37 of his 38 previous matches this year , with his only defeat coming as a result of being defaulted in the infamous US Open fourth-round match against Pablo Carreno Busta last month .
Unlike Nadal , Djokovic had dropped sets in his previous six matches - albeit only three - but looked to be operating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aside tougher opponents than Nadal .
Therefore , many would have considered Djokovic as the slight favourite going into the final .
Djokovic had played with clarity of thought and perfect execution through much of the tournament but looked befuddled and subdued as he was unable to cope with Nadal 's ferocious start .
While Djokovic had come back from two sets down to win on four previous occasions , none of those were against Nadal .
Even more crucially , none of them were against Nadal at Roland Garros .
Better serving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was playing fewer of the drop shots that Nadal had read with speed of mind and fleet of foot earlier , made the third set more like the contest the world had expected .
Frailties were still loitering , however , and appeared again when he produced a double fault to hand over the crucial break in the 11th game which enabled Nadal to serve out victory .
`` I am not so pleased with the way I played but I was definitely outplayed by a better player on the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't know whether he [ Nadal ] had that sort of level of tennis in him at the age of 34 .
It is 15 years since he first won this thing .
Here he is in his 30s playing utterly devastating tennis .
`` Novak Djokovic was made to lose .
I do n't think two players could have stopped Rafael Nadal today .
`` It is an absolutely massive moment in the sport that he has drawn level with Roger Federer . ''
`` Nadal has done it again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to beat when it comes to Roland Garros .
`` He played a dream match .
The level of tennis that Rafa brought today was out of this world .
`` On today 's form , Rafa looks physically in such good condition .
`` Djokovic being a year or two younger , he has years and years ahead of him and is able to do that across a number of surfaces as well .
`` It is going to be fascinating [ how the race to win the most Grand Slam titles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear Rafa play down the importance of the record to him . ''
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Nadal, who won his first French Open title in 2005, has only lost twice at Roland Garros in his career
Rafael Nadal produced one of his finest French Open displays to stun Novak Djokovic and equal Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam men's titles.
Spanish second seed Nadal outclassed world number one Djokovic in a 6-0 6-2 7-5 win, which clinched a record-extending 13th title at Roland Garros.
Questions had been asked about 34-year-old Nadal's level, but he responded with an almost flawless performance.
Top seed Djokovic, 33, lost a completed match for the first time in 2020.
The Serb was overwhelmed by Nadal's rapid start and produced a despondent display as a result.
Defeat also meant Djokovic, who was bidding for an 18th Grand Slam title, lost ground on Nadal and Federer in their ongoing battle to finish with the most major wins.
The trio are locked in a fascinating race to be the 'Greatest Of All Time'
Nadal sealed victory after two hours 41 minutes with a kicking ace out wide on his first match point, leaving the Spaniard laughing as he fell to his knees on the court where he has enjoyed unparalleled success.
"A win here means everything for me," said Nadal, who also became the first player to win 100 singles matches at Roland Garros.
"Honestly, I don't think about the 20th and equalling Roger, for me it is just a Roland Garros victory.
"I have spent most of the most important moments in my career here.
"Just to play here is a true inspiration and the love story I have with this city and this court is unforgettable."
Nadal shows exactly why he is the 'King of Clay'
Few things in the sporting world over the past 15 years have been almost as certain as Nadal winning the French Open men's singles title.
This year, like with so many things across the world because of the coronavirus pandemic, there was more uncertainty.
Nadal himself put some doubt on his chances going into a tournament which looked and felt like no other French Open.
Played in cooler weather than usual - with the tournament in October rather than June - and without his usual preparation on the clay courts, Nadal said it represented the toughest test he had ever faced at Roland Garros.
But he came through these new challenges to win in arguably the finest fashion yet.
Not only did Nadal win the tournament without dropping a set for a fourth time, it was the manner of his one-sided victory against Djokovic which made it so impressive.
Nadal raised his game to a scarcely believable level from the start, defending ferociously and attacking with equally great effect.
Everything he hit at Djokovic landed with pace and precision, leading to just six unforced errors in the opening two sets.
Djokovic looked up to the sky in amazement when Nadal eventually started making a few more mistakes in a more competitive third set - but by then it was too late for even him to turn the match around.
"Today you showed why you are King of the Clay, I experienced it with my own skin," Djokovic said.
Nadal's dominance at Roland Garros by numbers
13 - no other player has won as many Grand Slam singles titles at one place
15 - the number of years since his first Grand Slam title, only Serena Williams' wins have spanned a longer period
100 - Nadal is the first player to reach a century of singles wins at Roland Garros
Subdued Djokovic not allowed to play his best
Djokovic was bidding to become the first man to complete the career Grand Slam twice
While Nadal had the superior history at Roland Garros, Djokovic had the superior form over the course of a fragmented year.
Djokovic had won 37 of his 38 previous matches this year, with his only defeat coming as a result of being defaulted in the infamous US Open fourth-round match against Pablo Carreno Busta last month.
Unlike Nadal, Djokovic had dropped sets in his previous six matches - albeit only three - but looked to be operating at a higher level as he swatted aside tougher opponents than Nadal.
Therefore, many would have considered Djokovic as the slight favourite going into the final.
Djokovic had played with clarity of thought and perfect execution through much of the tournament but looked befuddled and subdued as he was unable to cope with Nadal's ferocious start.
While Djokovic had come back from two sets down to win on four previous occasions, none of those were against Nadal. Even more crucially, none of them were against Nadal at Roland Garros.
Better serving and more aggressive returning by the Serb, who was playing fewer of the drop shots that Nadal had read with speed of mind and fleet of foot earlier, made the third set more like the contest the world had expected.
Frailties were still loitering, however, and appeared again when he produced a double fault to hand over the crucial break in the 11th game which enabled Nadal to serve out victory.
"I am not so pleased with the way I played but I was definitely outplayed by a better player on the court," Djokovic said.
Analysis
BBC radio commentator David Law
"I didn't know whether he [Nadal] had that sort of level of tennis in him at the age of 34. It is 15 years since he first won this thing. Here he is in his 30s playing utterly devastating tennis.
"Novak Djokovic was made to lose. I don't think two players could have stopped Rafael Nadal today.
"It is an absolutely massive moment in the sport that he has drawn level with Roger Federer."
GB Davis Cup captain Leon Smith on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra:
"Nadal has done it again. At 34 he is still the one to beat when it comes to Roland Garros.
"He played a dream match. The level of tennis that Rafa brought today was out of this world.
"On today's form, Rafa looks physically in such good condition.
"Djokovic being a year or two younger, he has years and years ahead of him and is able to do that across a number of surfaces as well.
"It is going to be fascinating [how the race to win the most Grand Slam titles goes]. It is interesting to hear Rafa play down the importance of the record to him."


bbc--2020-10-11--SARS ban: Nigeria abolishes loathed federal special police unit

But there are worrying signs .
The dissolution of Sars come came with one important specification : the officers from @ @ @ @ @ be redeployed .
It 's unclear where to .
That 's crucial because although the @ @ @ @ @ call to disband Sars , it has expanded to include the wider Nigerian police force @

But there are worrying signs. The dissolution of Sars come came with one important specification: the officers from the controversial police unit will be redeployed. It's unclear where to. That's crucial because although the protest started off as a call to disband Sars, it has expanded to include the wider Nigerian police force.


bbc--2020-10-11--Bryanboy: Controversy grows over restaurant's 'racist' posters

Tonight my `` BAT MAN '' blew up for beeing racist against Asian people .
My intention was never for it to be .
Thou racism and hate IS a part of our time and that is included in the symbolism .
I cant stretch enough how much i apologise for the people who got their feelings hurt by it .
I have been working with hardcore satire portraits alot and making a fool of people in power ( swipe ex HATE and PUTAN ) .
My intention of the `` BAT MAN '' was the same , represented by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handling of the virus outbreak .
But i now , thanks to you teatching me , realised that it hit all wrong ...
So I repeat , my intention was only to make a fool of Xi/CCP , NOT to make a racist comment that hurt a lot of people , but i accedentally did , and I again apologise to you who feel that way .
So for that sake i will take down the posts of it , but im keeping this one , to contribute too the open discussion and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That was my intention all along .

In comments to the BBC, the artist said the incident was a "schoolbook example" of cancel culture, and argued that there had been no complaints of racism about the art - which they said had been displayed in parts of Stockholm for several months and in Restaurant Riche for a month - until this weekend.


bbc--2020-10-11--Sculptor in Nigeria creates black prosthetic hand for his brother

On New Year 's Eve , 2017 , Abokobong Amanam picked up what he thought was a firecracker .
But @ @ @ @ @ which exploded blowing off two of his fingers .
When his family tried to get @ @ @ @ @ could only find white-skinned or wooden ones .
So his elder brother , John , @ @ @ @ @ worked in special effects in movies , decided to step in , changing both their @ @

On New Year's Eve, 2017, Abokobong Amanam picked up what he thought was a firecracker. But it was actually a firework which exploded blowing off two of his fingers. When his family tried to get him a prosthesis, they could only find white-skinned or wooden ones.
So his elder brother, John, a sculptor who'd previously worked in special effects in movies, decided to step in, changing both their lives.
Filmed by Urenna Amadi.
Edited by Janet Ball.


bbc--2020-10-11--South Africa: Is 'black tax' help or a burden?

In South Africa they call it `` black tax ” , where young black professionals are often expected to support @ @ @ @ @ if sometimes they can ’ t afford it .
So is it seen as a @ @ @ @ @ help to uplift entire communities ?
The BBC spoke with four young South African professionals @ @ @ @ @ of the issues .

In South Africa they call it "black tax”, where young black professionals are often expected to support their families financially - even if sometimes they can’t afford it.
So is it seen as a burden or does it actually help to uplift entire communities?
The BBC spoke with four young South African professionals to get a better understanding of the issues.
Produced and edited by Christian Parkinson


bbc--2020-10-11--'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong'

Hong Kong has long been known as Asia 's premier financial hub , functioning as China 's window to the @ @ @ @ @ kind of freedom unheard of on the mainland .
But the protests and a new @ @ @ @ @ are threatening the city 's identity .
So how is this affecting the more than @ @ @ @ @ Kong ?
Our Asia business correspondent Karishma Vaswani has been speaking to some of them @

Hong Kong has long been known as Asia's premier financial hub, functioning as China's window to the wider world while enjoying a kind of freedom unheard of on the mainland. But the protests and a new security law imposed by Beijing are threatening the city's identity. So how is this affecting the more than seven million residents in Hong Kong?
Our Asia business correspondent Karishma Vaswani has been speaking to some of them.
Produced by Christine Hah. Edited by Joe Phua.


bbc--2020-10-11--How to get promoted when working from home

`` And then when you get an email from them , you have to really study the tone , and @ @ @ @ @ Zoom calls .
If you work from home , and want to get promoted , @ @ @ @ @ your hands .
And much more so if some of your colleagues are still going @ @ @ @ @

"And then when you get an email from them, you have to really study the tone, and it is the same for Zoom calls. If you work from home, and want to get promoted, you have a fight on your hands. And much more so if some of your colleagues are still going into the office."


bbc--2020-10-11--How Australia-China relations have hit 'lowest ebb in decades'

`` I am surprised to the extent that for three years we had a firewall between the political side of @ @ @ @ @ one , '' Professor Laurenceson said .
`` Now in the spate of five months @ @ @ @ @ mooting action against barley , beef , students , tourists , and wine . ''

The significance of that particular statement was not just in what she said, but who she said it to: Michael Smith of the Australian Financial Review, one of the two journalists who had been hurried out of China.


bbc--2020-10-11--Zimbabwe journalist: 'I was jailed for a month for exposing corruption'

So the next day , we were bundled into a truck and sent to the notorious Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison @ @ @ @ @ are kept in legs irons and handcuffs if they move from their cell section .

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bbc--2020-10-11--Haaland scores hat-trick as Norway beat Romania

Last updated on .From the section European Football Erling Braut Haaland scored his first international hat-trick as Norway cruised to @ @ @ @ @ doubled their lead just before half-time thanks to a tapped-in effort from RB Leipzig 's @ @ @ @ @ finish from six yards out and a sublime left-footed effort took Haaland 's tally for @ @ @ @ @ goals in six games .
Norway , who lost to Serbia in their Euro 2020 @ @ @ @ @ now sit top of Nations League Group B1 with Northern Ireland their next opponents .
@ @ @ @ @ of their past 18 matches since a 1-0 Nations League defeat by Bulgaria in September @ @ @ @ @ streak since a run of 20 games from November 1950 to August 1953 .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Erling Braut Haaland has scored four goals this season for club side Borussia Dortmund
Erling Braut Haaland scored his first international hat-trick as Norway cruised to victory against Romania.
Borussia Dortmund's star striker was in devastating form and put the home side ahead inside 15 minutes.
Norway doubled their lead just before half-time thanks to a tapped-in effort from RB Leipzig's Alexander Sorloth.
A slotted finish from six yards out and a sublime left-footed effort took Haaland's tally for Norway to an impressive six goals in six games.
Norway, who lost to Serbia in their Euro 2020 play-off semi-final on Thursday, now sit top of Nations League Group B1 with Northern Ireland their next opponents.
Norway have scored in each of their past 18 matches since a 1-0 Nations League defeat by Bulgaria in September 2018 - their longest scoring streak since a run of 20 games from November 1950 to August 1953.


bbc--2020-10-11--De Boer's wait for win goes on as Netherlands held by Bosnia-Herzegovina

Last updated on .From the section European Football Frank de Boer 's wait for a first win as boss of @ @ @ @ @ a goalless draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League .
The Netherlands were poor but @ @ @ @ @ when Luuk de Jong 's header was saved by Ibrahim Sehic .
Miralem Pjanic saw @ @ @ @ @ by Jasper Cillessen for the hosts in the second half .
The result means the @ @ @ @ @ three Nations League games and are second in Group A1 .
Bosnia-Herzegovina are bottom of @ @ @ @ @ from their three games .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
De Jong, right, went closest with a header late in the second half
Frank de Boer's wait for a first win as boss of the Netherlands goes on after a goalless draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League.
De Boer's reign got off to a disappointing start with a 1-0 friendly defeat by Mexico on Wednesday.
The Netherlands were poor but went close to a winner when Luuk de Jong's header was saved by Ibrahim Sehic.
Miralem Pjanic saw a decent low strike saved by Jasper Cillessen for the hosts in the second half.
The result means the Netherlands have four points from three Nations League games and are second in Group A1.
Bosnia-Herzegovina are bottom of the standings with two points from their three games.


bbc--2020-10-11--England beat world's top-ranked team Belgium to lead Nations League group

Last updated on .From the section England England came from behind to overcome the world 's top-ranked team Belgium and record an important Nations League victory at Wembley .
England were on the back foot for most of the first half but were handed a lifeline back into the game six minutes before half-time when captain Jordan Henderson went down very easily in a tussle with Thomas Meunier , Marcus Rashford scoring from the spot .
Gareth Southgate 's side enjoyed much more possession after the break but needed a large slice of luck to take the lead after 64 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Toby Alderweireld and looping over keeper Simon Mignolet to inflict Belgium 's first loss since November 2018 .
• None ' A statement win - but let 's not kid anyone' • None Best action and reaction from England v Belgium England were very much second best until they got a rather soft penalty when Henderson tumbled under a challenge from Meunier - but the way they gathered themselves after the break to subdue this talented Belgium side deserves great credit .
Southgate 's side were very conservative in that opening spell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the manager will say the end result justified the means , although this was a game where both sides were also missing key individuals .
England held firm at the back and were resolute , limiting Belgium to one clear opening after the break when Yannick Carrasco flicked Kevin de Bruyne 's brilliant pass inches wide of the far post .
Goalkeeper Pickford , who retained Southgate 's faith despite poor form for Everton , was not placed under huge pressure but mostly did what he had to do competently , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low shot and a couple of decent pieces of handling .
The bigger picture , apart from putting England top of Group A2 , is that this is a victory that will give Southgate real satisfaction as it is the sort of game against elite opposition where his side have been found wanting in the past , not least when they lost twice to Belgium at the 2018 World Cup , in the group stage and the third-place play-off .
Lukaku has regained his reputation as one of Europe 's finest strikers since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 2019 .
His spell at Old Trafford was regarded as a relative failure despite a highly respectable record of 42 goals in 96 games .
Lukaku may have been the victim of the turmoil under Jose Mourinho and then the switch to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United , but there was no doubt he looked out of sorts for long periods .
Here at Wembley , particularly in the first half , he showed the threat he possesses when at the top of his game , bullying Dier and Harry Maguire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lukaku drew the unwise challenge from Dier to score his 53rd goal for his country from the spot , emphasising his importance to Roberto Martinez 's side as they look to build on their ranking as the world 's number one side .
Martinez , admittedly without the injured Eden Hazard , Thibaut Courtois and Dries Mertens , will be disappointed by how his side lost momentum after England equalised - but Lukaku showed once more what a fine striker he is at his best .
'We had to suffer ' - what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It was a top-level game .
We had a lot of young players there for whom that was a really great experience .
You have to suffer to win these big games and the players did that . ''
Match-winner Mason Mount : `` It 's a special achievement to score my first goal at Wembley .
I found myself in a bit of space and had only one thing on my mind .
It took a really big deflection but it does n't matter how they go in .
I 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We want to compete with the very best teams , and Belgium are certainly that .
We competed very well and that 's what we want to do , keep competing and growing and you never know where that may take us . ''
• None England have won 20 of their past 21 competitive home games ( L1 ) , scoring 67 goals while conceding only 10 .
• None Belgium have lost for only the fourth time in 47 games under Martinez ( P47 W36 D7 ) , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ versus Switzerland .
• None England have beaten Belgium in a competitive fixture for just the second time ( D2 L2 ) , with the only previous such win coming at the 1990 World Cup .
• None England 's first attempt of the game was a 31st-minute header by Dominic Calvert-Lewin - it 's the longest they 've had to wait for their first attempt at home since November 2011 v Spain ( 32nd minute ) .
• None Rashford became the fourth Man Utd player to score in four consecutive competitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , David Beckham and Wayne Rooney ( x2 ) .
• None Lukaku 's opener was the first goal England have conceded in exactly a year ; the last player to score against England was Zdenek Ondrasek for the Czech Republic on 11 October 2019 .
Both sides continue in Nations League action on Wednesday evening .
England host Denmark at Wembley while Belgium travel to Iceland ( both games 19:45 BST ) .
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Last updated on .From the section England
'It was the sort of test we needed' - Southgate on Belgium win
England came from behind to overcome the world's top-ranked team Belgium and record an important Nations League victory at Wembley.
Belgium took a lead their early superiority deserved when Romelu Lukaku sent England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford the wrong way after the striker had been brought down by Eric Dier's poor challenge.
England were on the back foot for most of the first half but were handed a lifeline back into the game six minutes before half-time when captain Jordan Henderson went down very easily in a tussle with Thomas Meunier, Marcus Rashford scoring from the spot.
Gareth Southgate's side enjoyed much more possession after the break but needed a large slice of luck to take the lead after 64 minutes, Mason Mount's effort deflecting off Toby Alderweireld and looping over keeper Simon Mignolet to inflict Belgium's first loss since November 2018.
England dig deep for victory
Jordan Henderson managed 66 minutes on his return to action
England were very much second best until they got a rather soft penalty when Henderson tumbled under a challenge from Meunier - but the way they gathered themselves after the break to subdue this talented Belgium side deserves great credit.
Southgate's side were very conservative in that opening spell, rather like his team selection, but the manager will say the end result justified the means, although this was a game where both sides were also missing key individuals.
England held firm at the back and were resolute, limiting Belgium to one clear opening after the break when Yannick Carrasco flicked Kevin de Bruyne's brilliant pass inches wide of the far post.
Goalkeeper Pickford, who retained Southgate's faith despite poor form for Everton, was not placed under huge pressure but mostly did what he had to do competently, with one first-half save from De Bruyne's low shot and a couple of decent pieces of handling.
The bigger picture, apart from putting England top of Group A2, is that this is a victory that will give Southgate real satisfaction as it is the sort of game against elite opposition where his side have been found wanting in the past, not least when they lost twice to Belgium at the 2018 World Cup, in the group stage and the third-place play-off.
Lukaku shows his class
Lukaku has regained his reputation as one of Europe's finest strikers since leaving Manchester United for Inter Milan in August 2019.
His spell at Old Trafford was regarded as a relative failure despite a highly respectable record of 42 goals in 96 games.
Lukaku may have been the victim of the turmoil under Jose Mourinho and then the switch to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United, but there was no doubt he looked out of sorts for long periods.
Here at Wembley, particularly in the first half, he showed the threat he possesses when at the top of his game, bullying Dier and Harry Maguire and also showing quality on the ball.
Romelu Lukaku has scored 13 goals in his past 11 appearances for Belgium
Lukaku drew the unwise challenge from Dier to score his 53rd goal for his country from the spot, emphasising his importance to Roberto Martinez's side as they look to build on their ranking as the world's number one side.
Martinez, admittedly without the injured Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and Dries Mertens, will be disappointed by how his side lost momentum after England equalised - but Lukaku showed once more what a fine striker he is at his best.
'We had to suffer' - what they said
England manager Gareth Southgate: "It was a top-level game. We had a lot of young players there for whom that was a really great experience. You have to suffer to win these big games and the players did that."
Match-winner Mason Mount: "It's a special achievement to score my first goal at Wembley. I found myself in a bit of space and had only one thing on my mind. It took a really big deflection but it doesn't matter how they go in. I'll take it."
Captain Jordan Henderson: "We want to compete with the very best teams, and Belgium are certainly that. We competed very well and that's what we want to do, keep competing and growing and you never know where that may take us."
Fortress Wembley - the stats
England have won 20 of their past 21 competitive home games (L1), scoring 67 goals while conceding only 10.
Belgium have lost for only the fourth time in 47 games under Martinez (P47 W36 D7), and for the first time since November 2018 versus Switzerland.
England have beaten Belgium in a competitive fixture for just the second time (D2 L2), with the only previous such win coming at the 1990 World Cup.
England's first attempt of the game was a 31st-minute header by Dominic Calvert-Lewin - it's the longest they've had to wait for their first attempt at home since November 2011 v Spain (32nd minute).
Rashford became the fourth Man Utd player to score in four consecutive competitive appearances for England, after Bobby Charlton, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney (x2).
Lukaku's opener was the first goal England have conceded in exactly a year; the last player to score against England was Zdenek Ondrasek for the Czech Republic on 11 October 2019.
What's next?
Both sides continue in Nations League action on Wednesday evening. England host Denmark at Wembley while Belgium travel to Iceland (both games 19:45 BST).
Player of the match De Bruyne Kevin De Bruyne with an average of 6.56 England England England
Belgium Belgium Belgium England Avg Squad number 9 Player name Calvert-Lewin Average rating 6.13 Squad number 11 Player name Rashford Average rating 6.13 Squad number 17 Player name Phillips Average rating 6.03 Squad number 10 Player name Mount Average rating 5.68 Squad number 4 Player name Walker Average rating 5.62 Squad number 8 Player name Henderson Average rating 5.58 Squad number 3 Player name Trippier Average rating 5.47 Squad number 2 Player name Alexander-Arnold Average rating 5.42 Squad number 7 Player name Rice Average rating 5.29 Squad number 14 Player name James Average rating 5.29 Squad number 1 Player name Pickford Average rating 5.16 Squad number 20 Player name Kane Average rating 4.97 Squad number 23 Player name Sancho Average rating 4.76 Squad number 5 Player name Dier Average rating 4.22 Squad number 6 Player name Maguire Average rating 4.22 Belgium Avg Squad number 7 Player name De Bruyne Average rating 6.56 Squad number 9 Player name Lukaku Average rating 6.51 Squad number 21 Player name Castagne Average rating 5.53 Squad number 11 Player name Carrasco Average rating 5.43 Squad number 8 Player name Tielemans Average rating 5.37 Squad number 2 Player name Alderweireld Average rating 5.18 Squad number 6 Player name Witsel Average rating 5.18 Squad number 15 Player name Meunier Average rating 5.04 Squad number 3 Player name Denayer Average rating 4.96 Squad number 4 Player name Boyata Average rating 4.92 Squad number 12 Player name Mignolet Average rating 4.90 Squad number 18 Player name Verschaeren Average rating 4.86 Squad number 19 Player name Doku Average rating 4.67


bbc--2020-10-11--Kim Sei-young claims first major at Women's PGA Championship

Last updated on .From the section Golf South Korea 's Kim Sei-young surged to her first major title with an assured five-stroke victory at the Women 's PGA Championship in Pennsylvania .
Britain 's Charley Hull posted a second successive round of 69 and shared seventh at one under .
Compatriot Mel Reid , last week 's Shoprite Classic winner , finished with a 70 for a share of 30th at five over , while Georgia Hall tied for 59th at 11 over after a 73 at Aronimink Golf Club .
Kim 's closing 63 matched the event 's all-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheehan in 1984 and Meg Mallon in 1999 , and South Korean Kelly Shon in 2017 .
Her 266 beat the 72-hole tournament record low total of 267 set by American Betsy King in 1992 at Bethesda .
Kim , runner-up in this event in 2015 , was also second at the 2018 Evian Championship and is the 26th player to make the event her first major victory , the fourth in five seasons .
`` This golf course is really challenging , '' said Kim after her 11th LPGA victory .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my job .
It was really tough .
`` Sometimes I 'm shaking my head and my legs were shaking but I was able to keep my focus and I was able to reach my big goal , so I 'm very happy about that . ''
Japan 's Nasa Hataoka holed a 188-yard five-iron to eagle the first hole and her second consecutive final-round 64 at the Women 's PGA gave her a share of third .

Last updated on .From the section Golf
Kim set a number of tournament records after a superb final round
KPMG Women's PGA Championship final leaderboard -14 SY Kim (Kor); -9 I Park (Kor); -7 N Hataoka (Jpn), C Ciganda (Spa); -4 A Nordqvist (Swe); - 3 B Henderson (Can); -1 C Hull (Eng), J Kupcho (US) Selected others: +3 L Ko (NZ); +4 H Green (Aus); +5 M Reid (Eng); +6 D Kang (US); +11 G Hall (Eng); +12 L Maguire (Ire); +15 L Davies (Eng)
South Korea's Kim Sei-young surged to her first major title with an assured five-stroke victory at the Women's PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.
The 27-year-old world number seven began three ahead and her seven-under 63 - the lowest final round in the event's history - took her to 14 under.
Seven-time major winner Inbee Park's bogey-free 65 ensured second place.
Britain's Charley Hull posted a second successive round of 69 and shared seventh at one under.
Compatriot Mel Reid, last week's Shoprite Classic winner, finished with a 70 for a share of 30th at five over, while Georgia Hall tied for 59th at 11 over after a 73 at Aronimink Golf Club.
Kim's closing 63 matched the event's all-time 18-hole record, shared by Americans Patty Sheehan in 1984 and Meg Mallon in 1999, and South Korean Kelly Shon in 2017.
Her 266 beat the 72-hole tournament record low total of 267 set by American Betsy King in 1992 at Bethesda.
Kim, runner-up in this event in 2015, was also second at the 2018 Evian Championship and is the 26th player to make the event her first major victory, the fourth in five seasons.
"This golf course is really challenging," said Kim after her 11th LPGA victory. "I tried to keep the focus on my job. It was really tough.
"Sometimes I'm shaking my head and my legs were shaking but I was able to keep my focus and I was able to reach my big goal, so I'm very happy about that."
Japan's Nasa Hataoka holed a 188-yard five-iron to eagle the first hole and her second consecutive final-round 64 at the Women's PGA gave her a share of third.


bbc--2020-10-12--Amy Coney Barrett: Trump's Supreme Court nominee vows to 'apply law as written'

Amy Coney Barrett , US President Donald Trump 's Supreme Court nominee , is to go before the Senate Judiciary Committee for what could be a fiery confirmation hearing over the next four days .
The 48-year-old conservative jurist has vowed to judge legal cases impartially .
Democrats have criticised the moves by Republicans to force the confirmation ahead of the 3 November presidential election and amid coronavirus concerns .
Ms Barrett 's approval would cement a conservative majority on the top court .
Conservative-leaning justices would then hold a 6-3 majority , shifting its ideological balance for potentially decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrett to replace liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who died last month aged 87 .
The Republicans - who currently hold a slim majority in the US Senate , the body that appoints Supreme Court judges - are now trying to complete the process before Mr Trump takes on Democratic rival Joe Biden in the election .
• favoured by social conservatives due to record on issues like abortion and gay marriage • a devout Catholic but insists her faith does not influence her legal opinion • is an originalist , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not moving with the times • lives in Indiana , has seven children including two adopted from Haiti Read more : Who is Trump 's Supreme Court pick ?
The court 's nine justices serve lifetime appointments , and their rulings can shape public policy on everything from gun and voting rights to abortion and campaign finance .
Democrats fear Judge Barrett 's successful nomination would favour Republicans in politically sensitive cases that reach the Supreme Court .
What will Judge Barrett say in her opening remarks ?
In what is effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmation hearing will give Judge Barrett a chance to explain her legal philosophy and qualifications for the lifetime post .
In prepared remarks released ahead of Monday 's meeting , Judge Barrett thanks President Trump for `` entrusting me with this profound responsibility '' , which she calls the `` honour of a lifetime '' .
In the speech , Judge Barrett will speak of the importance of her family and how her parents prepared her for a `` life of service , principle , faith , and love '' .
Judge Barrett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked with , including former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia .
Justice Scalia 's reasoning `` shaped me '' , Judge Barrett will say .
`` His judicial philosophy was straightforward : A judge must apply the law as written , not as the judge wishes it were . ''
Judge Barrett will say she has `` resolved to maintain that same perspective '' in her legal career .
It is up to elected politicians to make `` policy decisions and value judgments '' , not Supreme Court justices , Judge Barrett will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have carefully considered the arguments presented by the parties , discussed the issues with my colleagues on the court , and done my utmost to reach the result required by the law , whatever my own preferences might be , '' she will say .
`` When I write an opinion resolving a case , I read every word from the perspective of the losing party .
I ask myself how would I view the decision if one of my children was the party I was ruling against . ''
What about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been prepared in consultation with health officials to ensure that social-distancing rules will be met .
Two Republican senators on the committee , Mike Lee and Thom Tillis , have recently tested positive , and have not said how they plan to be taking part in the proceedings .
Meanwhile , Senator Kamala Harris , the Democratic vice-presidential nominee who is also a panel member , has said she will participate remotely .
After the hearing ends , any committee member can require an additional week before the formal vote .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to vote remotely .
After that the Senate - the upper chamber of the US Congress - will vote to confirm or reject Judge Barrett 's nomination .
Republicans already appear to have the 51 votes needed to get Judge Barrett confirmed .
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has vowed to hold a confirmation vote before the presidential election .
Barring a surprise , Democrats seem to have few procedural options to prevent her gliding through the Senate to the Supreme Court bench .
The shifting ideological balance of the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of American life and across the US - perhaps in no place more than Texas .
While the political row over Trump 's appointment is taking place in Washington DC , some of the biggest legal fights that have made it to the Supreme Court in recent years have come out of Texas .
The state , which made a habit of pushing the boundaries of conservative law and causes , did n't always win those high-profile cases .
On anti-sodomy law , voting rights , the death penalty and , most recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the short end of the judicial stick , many times by narrow , 5-to-4 decisions .
With Justice Ginsburg gone and Judge Barrett poised to take a seat on the court , however , conservatives in Texas are optimistic that the legal tide may be turning .
Read more : Anthony 's full analysis on the Supreme Court battle Why is Judge Barrett 's nomination so controversial ?
Since Ginsburg 's death from cancer on 18 September , Republican senators have been accused of hypocrisy for pressing ahead with a Supreme Court nomination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr McConnell refused to hold hearings for Democratic President Barack Obama 's nominee for the court , Merrick Garland .
The nomination , which came 237 days before the election , was successfully blocked because Republicans held the Senate and argued the decision should be made outside of an election year .
This time around , Mr McConnell has lauded Judge Barrett 's nomination , saying the president `` could not have made a better decision . ''
Democrats say the Republicans should stand by their earlier position and let voters decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats have also changed their stance since 2016 .
Mr Biden has called Mr Trump 's efforts to appoint a justice an `` abuse of power '' .
He has so far refused to comment on whether the Democrats would attempt to add seats to the Supreme Court if he won the presidential election .
Democrats have urged Judge Barrett to not take part in any cases involving the outcome of the presidential election and an upcoming challenge to a health law known as Obamacare .
They argue that , because she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign , it would not be ethical for her to make a judgement on such cases .
But Republican leaders have rejected pleas to delay the hearing .
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Mrs Barrett will face questions from members of the Judiciary committee in hearings that will last through the week. After the hearings end, any committee member can require an additional week before the formal panel vote on whether to present the nomination for confirmation before the full Senate. It is not clear if the members will be able to vote remotely.