Testing and tracing ‘key to schools returning’, scientists say
Scientists say the UK test-and-trace scheme is not yet good enough to stop a resurgence of coronavirus. BBC News – UK
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina
Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall. BBC News – US & Canada
Tanzanite: Tanzanian miner earns millions after second rare find
Saniniu Laizer sells a Tanzanite stone for $ 2 million (£1.5m), months after a similar find. BBC News – Africa
TikTok: Microsoft pauses talks on buying US arm – reports
The tech giant’s possible purchase of the China-owned app’s US arm was put in doubt by Donald Trump. BBC News – Business
Barakah: UAE starts up Arab world’s first nuclear plant
The oil-rich UAE is adopting more sustainable energy sources but the plant has its critics. BBC News – Middle East
Amazon region: Brazil records big increase in fires
Images from space show there were nearly 7,000 in July – a rise of 28% on the same period last year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean