Battle of the Somme: Centenary remembrance events held

A two-minute silence is to be held as commemoratiions get under way in the UK and France to mark the centenary of the start of the Battle of the Somme.

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Remembering the Battle of the Somme

Vigils have been held overnight in France and across the UK to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme.

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Mosha the Thai elephant maimed by mine gets prosthetic leg

An Asian elephant who lost her leg in a landmine accident along the border between Myanmar and Thailand has received a new prosthetic leg.

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Tejas: India designed fighter jet joins air force

The first Indian-designed fighter jet, the Tejas, is inducted into the country's air force, 31 years after it was first conceived.

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Taiwan navy mistakenly fires supersonic anti-ship missile

A patrol boat at Taiwan's Kaohsiung naval base accidentally fires a missile in the direction of China during an inspection, says the navy.

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Military doctor died in Istanbul looking for IS son

A Tunisian military doctor was killed in the Istanbul airport attacks, after travelling to Turkey to bring back his son who had joined the so-called Islamic State.

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Austrian court to rule on far right poll result challenge

Austria's top court is to rule on a challenge by the far-right Freedom Party to the result of the presidential election, which it lost narrowly.

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Bangladesh killings: Hindu priest hacked to death

Police say a Hindu temple worker has been killed by three men on a motorcycle, in the latest of dozens of brutal attacks in Bangladesh.

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'Iranian Hulk'

A gigantic Iranian social media star has volunteered to join his countrymen fighting alongside the Assad regime in Syria.

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Schools on fire

School arson attacks carried out by students appear to have become a trend in Kenya, which has left people speculating about the causes, but no-one seems to agree.

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Tourist dies in Machu Picchu taking photo

The body of a tourist is recovered from a ravine in the Peruvian Andes after he fell while taking pictures of himself near the Machu Pichu site.

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Where now?

What will the UK's exit from the EU mean for British workers in Europe? Many expats are in shock about their home country's decision to leave.

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Somme centenary

James Naughtie visits the fields where the Battle of the Somme was fought, as the centenary commemorations begin.

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Slovakia assumes EU rotating presidency amid Brexit fallout

Slovakia takes up the six-month presidency of the European Union, as the bloc faces unprecedented pressure following UK's decision to leave it.

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Two-horse race

After five changes of prime ministers in six years, Australia's voters may decide to play it safe.

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$24m found in Miami attic drugs raid

More than $24 million (£18m) had been found in a Miami attic during a drugs raid, police say.

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The ideas of Alvin Toffler

In his influential books, futurologist Alvin Toffler predicted social, economic and technological change.

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Portugal into Euro 2016 semi-finals

Portugal beat Poland on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the European Championship for the fourth time in five tournaments.

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Adnan Syed of Serial podcast has new trial

The man at the centre of popular podcast Serial, Adnan Syed, is to receive a new trial, says a judge.

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Somme centenary: Royals attend vigil in France

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have attended a vigil in France, to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, where Prince Harry gave a reading.

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'Healing' detected in Antarctic ozone hole

Researchers say they have found the first clear evidence that the thinning in the ozone layer above Antarctica is starting to heal.

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Argentina ex-leader's properties searched

Argentine police search a number of properties belonging to the family of the former president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

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LIVE: Vigil services on Battle of the Somme centenary

Huw Edwards in Thiepval, France, and Kirsty Young in Westminster Abbey, London, host live coverage of vigil services held to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

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EU Trade Commissioner: No trade talks until full Brexit

The European Union's top trade official says the UK cannot begin negotiating terms for doing business with the bloc until after it has left the EU.

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Rap video aims to 'tell foreigners the truth' about China

A rap video posted by China's Communist Youth League, shared more than 40,000 times, aims to change foreign impression of China.

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US military lifts transgender ban

The US military lifts its ban on transgender members, allowing them to openly serve in the country's armed forces.

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Iraq air strikes 'target militant convoy' near Falluja

Iraq's Ministry of Defence has released footage which it says shows air strikes on a convoy of Islamic State militants trying to flee the city of Falluja.

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Iran sacks bank chiefs amid uproar over high salaries

The chief executives of four public banks in Iran have been sacked amid widespread criticism of their salaries, the state-run Irna news agency reports.

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Battle of the Somme centenary

Allan Little looks at the enduring significance of the Battle of the Somme fought between 1 July and 18 November 1916.

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Why Congo miners fear President Kabila's family

Congolese miners tell the BBC they are being harassed by members of the presidential guard.

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High global approval for Obama - survey

A Pew Research study finds that global ratings for President Obama are generally high and the US is still seen as a leading economic power.

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India 'kidnapped' boy returns from Bangladesh

An Indian boy, who was recently found in Bangladesh six years after going missing in Delhi, is reunited with his family.

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Sweatshop risk

Tim Whewell visits the special schools springing up in Turkey to help the refugee children of Syria's "lost generation".

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Istanbul airport attackers 'Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz'

The three men who carried out Tuesday's deadly attack on Istanbul airport were Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz, Turkish media and officials say.

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Ikea museum opens in Sweden celebrating firm's history

A museum telling the story of Swedish furniture giant Ikea opens today in the town of Almhult, on the site of the firm's first store.

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Migrants die as dinghy sinks off Libya

At least 10 people drown when their inflatable boat capsizes, as Italy raises to the surface a boat that sank with the loss of 700 lives.

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Ivory Coast's 'hero' professor backs student mothers

An Ivory Coast professor, photographed carrying a student's baby in class in a widely shared image, says being a mother should not stop women getting an education.

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Istanbul airport attack: Turkish police in anti-IS raids

Turkish police carry out raids against suspected IS militants following the attack on Istanbul's airport, detaining at least 13 people.

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Taliban attack on police cadets near Kabul kills dozens

Taliban bombers attack an Afghan police convoy outside Kabul, killing at least 30 people and wounding 50 others, officials say.

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EU opens new phase in Turkey membership bid talks

The EU opens a new chapter in Turkey's controversial EU membership talks, covering budget contributions to the bloc.

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Israeli girl stabbed to death by Palestinian inside bedroom

A 13-year-old Israeli girl is stabbed to death by a Palestinian inside her bedroom at a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank.

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Mudslide causes Japan house to topple

A mudslide in the city of Nagasaki caused a house to topple over after heavy rain pounded southern Japan over the past week.

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Afghanistan: Bombers 'kill up to 40' cadets near Kabul

Suicide bombers attack an Afghan police convoy outside the capital Kabul, killing as many as 40 cadets and civilians, officials say.

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US election: Michael Sandford who 'wanted to shoot Trump' charged

A British man, who allegedly snatched a police officer's gun at a rally for Donald Trump, has been charged, but not with plotting to kill him.

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Noisy neighbour

Despite being a important trade and defence partner, the US tends to ignore Canada. But that's paradoxically because the two get along so well, as Jordan Michael Smith writes.

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'Brexit blow' for Pakistan bagpipe makers

The economic volatility following the UK's vote to leave the EU has apparently been felt as far as Pakistan, where a bagpipe manufacturer says profits have been damaged.

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Disney's Moana: Anger over 'fat' depiction of Polynesian demigod

A character in Disney's upcoming film Moana is Maui, a legendary figure from Pacific Island culture. But some say his 'overweight' depiction offensive.

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Diamonds aren't forever

The second biggest rough diamond ever found is on sale on Wednesday. It's one of three big diamonds found recently after a break of more than a century. The BBC's Clare Spencer asks why.

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'Psychic' crocodile predicts Australia's election

A notorious tabloid newspaper claims a "psychic" crocodile has predicted the outcome of Australia's election.

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Messi statue unveiled in Argentina amid pleas for his return

A statue in honour of Argentine football star Lionel Messi is unveiled in Buenos Aires just days after he announces he will no longer play for the national team.

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Cyclist in northern US killed by grizzly bear

A grizzly bear attacks and kills a cyclist just outside Glacier National Park, police in the northern US state of Montana say.

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UK's 'glaring absence' at EU summit after referendum

European Union leaders have warned that the UK will have to accept the free movement of people if it still wants access to the single market.

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Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

The tough-talking former mayor of Davao, Rodrigo Duterte, is sworn in as the president of the Philippines, after a landslide election win.

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Brexit: Obama warns on global growth after UK vote

US President Barack Obama says that the British vote to leave the European Union raises "longer-term concerns about global growth".

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Duterte to be sworn in as Philippines president

The controversial former mayor of Davao, Rodrigo Duterte, is to be sworn in as Philippines president in Manila, after a landslide election win.

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Oscars push for more gender and ethnical diversity

Oscar organisers invite a record number of new members to vote in the next Academy Awards, in response to sharp criticism about lack of diversity.

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US compensates Cameroon family for child killed by UN car

The US has compensated the family of a Cameroon boy who was struck and killed by a vehicle in UN Ambassador Samantha Power's motorcade.

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World's largest uncut diamond fails to sell at auction

The world's largest uncut diamond has failed to sell at an auction in London after bids fell short of the reserve price.

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Deutsche Bank and Santander fail US stress test

Nearly all large US banks pass the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, with only Europe's Deutsche Bank and Santander failing.

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Somme battlefields from the air 100 years on

A century after the Battle of the Somme, see some of the key landmarks, battlefields and memorials from the air.

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IS conflict: Iraq air strikes 'target militant convoy'

A convoy carrying suspected Islamic State militants has been destroyed in air strikes near the Iraqi city of Falluja, the defence ministry says.

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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: Deaths rise to 42 as Turkey mourns

Turkey observes a national day of mourning as the death toll in a suicide gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport rises to 42, including 13 foreign nationals.

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Post-Brexit model - Norway or Canada?

Norway, Switzerland, Canada or Singapore? What approach should the UK take to trade deals with the EU and others, once it leaves the European bloc?

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EgyptAir crash: Flight MS804 black box 'confirms smoke'

Black box recordings from crashed EgyptAir flight MS804 confirm smoke on board, Egyptian investigators say.

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Istanbul airport: Footage shows Istanbul attacker

Turkey is observing a national day of mourning after a gun and suicide bomb attack killed 41 people at Istanbul's Ataturk airport on Tuesday.

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A brief history of airport security

With airports once again under scrutiny after the Ataturk attack, BBC Rewind takes a look back at some of the key milestones in the evolution of airport security.

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Brexit: The divide between generations

Meet the Hannons, dealing with the family fallout from the Brexit vote

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Amazon fires: how we make rainforest more flammable

Human disturbances are making the Amazon rainforest 'more flammable' say researchers.

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Istanbul airport attack: 'We all started to hide'

A passenger at Istanbul's Ataturk airport during yesterday attack has described the "chaos" when the shooting and explosions began.

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Robot salamander can walk and swim

A robot salamander that mimics the movement of the real thing is developed in Switzerland.

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Still life

Indian writer and photographer Sooni Taraporevala relates the story of a much-feted 31-year-old picture of a family in the city of Mumbai.

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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: Deaths rise to 41 as Turkey mourns

The death toll in a suicide gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport rises to 41, including 13 foreign nationals, as Turkey observes a national day of mourning.

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US election: 'I like waterboarding a lot', says Donald Trump

Republican Donald Trump repeats calls for the return of waterboarding against Islamic State militants, hours after a terror attack in Istanbul.

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Gay marriage in spotlight in Australia election

Same-sex marriage has become a front-page issue in the final days of Australia's election campaign.

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LuxLeaks scandal: Luxembourg tax whistleblowers convicted

Two whistleblowers in "Luxleaks" tax scandal gets suspended jail terms, journalist on trial is acquitted

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Brexit: EU warns UK on freedom of movement

No pick and choose single market, EU leaders meeting in Brussels say, after discussing the UK vote to leave.

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Trudeau's Brexit message to youth

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoken to young people about Brexit and vote differences between old and young people

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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: Deaths rise to 41, with 239 hurt

The death toll in a suicide gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport rises to 41, 13 of them foreign nationals, with 239 injured.

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Putin and Erdogan mend ties after Russia-Turkey jet incident

Vladimir Putin pushes for ties with Turkey to be restored, months after a Russian military jet was shot down by Turkey

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Lesedi la Rona diamond set to be sold at auction for £52m

The world's largest uncut diamond is expected to be sold for more than £52m in an unprecedented auction in London.

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Everest: Indian police couple's summit claim investigated

Police investigate claims by two climbers who say they are India's first couple to scale Mount Everest, after doubt is cast on photos of the ascent.

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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: 41 dead and more than 230 hurt

A suicide bomb and gun attack at Istanbul airport kills 41 people, at least 13 of them foreign nationals, and injures more than 230.

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Syria conflict: Rebels 'move on IS-held town near Iraq border'

US-backed Syrian rebels say they are advancing on Albu Kamal, an eastern town on the border with Iraq held by so-called Islamic State.

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Chagos islanders cannot return home, says Supreme Court

Former residents of the Chagos Islands who were forcibly removed from their homeland lose their appeal to the UK's Supreme Court to return home.

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Brexit: EU leaders meet without Cameron

EU leaders meet for the first time without British PM David Cameron to discuss plans for the UK's exit from the bloc after last week's vote.

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Elvis guitarist Scotty Moore dies aged 84

Pioneering rock guitarist Scotty Moore, who was a member of Elvis Presley's original band dies, aged 84.

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El Chapo: Mexico judge halts extradition to US

A judge in Mexico temporarily halts the extradition of the country's most notorious drugs lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, to the US.

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Istanbul airport attack: Reporter describes departure lounge destruction

Reporter Hugh Sykes describes the scene as he walks through Istanbul airport following a gun and bomb attack.

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Asia shares continue global rebound

Stock markets in Asia continue to rise, following gains seen in the US and Europe on Tuesday.

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S Korea, US and Japan in first ever joint missile drill

South Korea, the US and Japan conduct their first joint missile-tracking drill off Hawaii, a week after North Korea's mid-range missile test.

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Toyota recalls 1.4 million cars over faulty airbags

Japanese carmaker Toyota says it will recall 1.4 million Prius and Lexus vehicles worldwide over faulty airbags.

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'Chaos and panic' after Istanbul airport attack

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has killed 36 people and injured about 90.

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EU leaders to meet without Cameron after Brexit vote

EU leaders are to continue their crisis summit in Brussels, but now without the UK after it voted to leave the bloc last week.

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Huge fire after freight trains collide in Texas

Two freight trains have collided in Panhandle, Texas, leaving at least one person injured.

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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: At least 36 dead and dozens injured

A suicide bomb and gun attack on Istanbul's main airport kills at least 36 people and injures more than 90.

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Breastfeeding brides respond to Canada wedding photo

A Canadian mum has gained internet fame for taking time out of her own wedding to breastfeed her nine-month-old daughter

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EU wants 'closest links' with UK after Brexit says Cameron

David Cameron says the rest of the EU wants close links with the UK after Brexit but acknowledges "huge challenges" over immigration and market access.

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Perfect pitch

How Myanmar's National Symphony Orchestra, once barely allowed to perform, is trying to win the hearts of its one-time military masters.

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Istanbul eyewitness: 'We saw a flash of fire'

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has left dozens of people dead or injured.

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Being called a 'bitch'

Why is Hillary Clinton so often associated with the word "bitch" - and how offensive is it?

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Forgotten battle

Many French soldiers died alongside their British allies at the bloody Battle of the Somme, but the conflict is overshadowed in France by Verdun, says Hugh Schofield.

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Journey's end

Maureen and Roger have waited 11 years to visit the place where their son Matthew died in Iraq, to lay a small cross there and to try to understand why he died.

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A guide to Khoisan culture and language

The Khoisan are South Africa's oldest inhabitants. The BBC spent the day with one of the group to learn more about their way of life.

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Angel mosaic revealed at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity

Italian restoration workers at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem have uncovered a mosaic of an angel that was previously hidden beneath plaster.

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Jean-Claude Juncker: 'If you are out, you are out'

Jean-Claude Juncker has told the BBC that the UK has to face the consequences of leaving the EU.

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Brexit: Farage and Juncker's close encounter in Brussels

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and UKIP leader Nigel Farage greet each other warmly amidst the media scrum as the EU Parliament gathers in Brussels.

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Passengers take cover inside airport

The main airport in Istanbul has been attacked with 28 people reportedly killed, and dozens jured.

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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: At least 28 dead and dozens injured

A suicide gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport, one of Europe's busiest, kills at least 28 people and injures 60.

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Brussels 'last supper' marks UK Brexit

The BBC's Laurence Peter is following all the latest developments at an EU crisis summit in Brussels after the UK voted last week to leave the 28-member bloc.

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BBC journalist reports from Istanbul plane

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has killed at least 28 people and injured up to 60, with reports of at least one suicide bomber.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Jason Day and Shane Lowry pull out over Zika fears

World number one Jason Day and Irish golfer Shane Lowry pull out of the Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus.

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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: At least 10 reported dead

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport kills at least 10 people and injures up to 60, with reports of suicide bombers.

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Turkey unrest: At least 10 dead in attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport

A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport kills at least 10 people and injures 20, with reports that suicide bombers were used.

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Blast and gunfire 'at Istanbul airport'

Explosion and gunfire heard at Istanbul's Ataturk airport, Turkish media report

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Poland to remove Soviet monuments

Poland is to move more than 200 Soviet monuments to a new museum, but the plan is likely to anger Russia.

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Ikea recall after US child deaths

Ikea is to recall 27 million Malm chests of drawers in North America after the deaths of three children in the US.

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US military failed Americans in Benghazi, says House

A new report from Republicans in the House of Representatives finds that the US military failed to protect the four Americans who died in Benghazi.

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US border authority seeks travellers' social media details

Travellers seeking visa waiver entry to the US may soon be asked to list their social media profiles, if a Department of Homeland Security proposal is enacted.

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Brexit vote: Bitter exchanges in EU parliament debate

Bitter exchanges mark the European Parliament's first debate on the UK's vote to leave, while David Cameron prepares to face his EU counterparts.

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'Bullet holes'

Paul Srivorakul started his business in the middle of a coup and it thrived, but what's the best way for firms to cope with uncertainty?

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Five facts about Icelandic football

hey are the tiny nation who humiliated England 2-1 at Euro 2016 on Monday - so what do we know about Iceland?

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Egypt deports Liliane Daoud, British-Lebanese talkshow host

Egyptian authorities deport popular British-Lebanese TV talkshow host, Liliane Daoud, whose programme aired views critical of the government.

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VW owners in US to get up to $10,000 in emissions deal

Volkswagen car drivers in the US affected by its emissions scandal are to get up to $10,000 in compensation after the firm agrees a deal with regulators.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Jason Day pulls out over Zika fears

World number one Jason Day withdraws from the Rio Olympics because of "concerns about the possible transmission of the Zika virus".

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Iraqi 'victory' flag is raised in Falluja

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from Falluja, where the Iraqi army claims it has seized the last stronghold in the city.

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VW in $14.7bn emissions scandal deal

Volkswagen has agreed a $14.7bn (£11.3bn) settlement deal with US regulators after admitting it cheated emission tests.

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Market pressure eases after Brexit rout

UK financial markets calm down after two days of turmoil in the wake of the Brexit vote, with the FTSE 100 gaining 2%.

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Brexit vote: Bitter exchanges as EU parliament debates Brexit

There are bitter exchanges in the European parliament during a debate on the UK's vote to leave, with accusations of lies and use of "Nazi propaganda".

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Pakistan's transgender community cautiously welcomes marriage fatwa

A religious decree declaring transgender marriage to be legal is cautiously welcomed in Pakistan, but activists say it will not be enough to change attitudes.

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Helium discovery a 'game-changer'

Scientists say they have found a large helium gas field in Tanzania.

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Bangladesh charges seven over killing of Italian aid worker

Bangladeshi police charge seven people, including an opposition politician, over the murder of an Italian aid worker.

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Brexit vote: UK must 'clarify' stance says European Commission

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker urges UK to "clarify its position" on Brexit as soon as possible.

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Payout of $10,000 for Windows 10 update

Microsoft agrees to pay a California woman $10,000 (£7,500) after an automatic Windows 10 update leaves her computer unusable.

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Cameron to face EU leaders over Brexit

David Cameron is to meet European leaders for the first time since the UK voted to leave the European Union, as the European Parliament debates the implications of Brexit.

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EU Summit: The start of UK's long goodbye

What does the EU Summit hold post-Brexit vote? Ros Atkins answers the key questions.

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Chinese anger over 'sex degrades girls' textbook comment

A sex education textbook issued to students in China describing girls who have premarital sex as "cheap" causes online anger.

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Storm batters Croatia in 40 minutes

Towns and cities in Croatia has been left with flooding after intense storms on Monday.

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Japan stocks continue to gain despite the Brexit turmoil

Japanese shares continue to roll back losses from last Friday's sharp post-Brexit tumble, with exporters still hit by the strong yen.

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Three years as al-Qaeda captive

Three years after he was kidnapped by militants, Ali Haider Gilani, the son of ex-Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, tells the BBC about his time in captivity.

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Former Chile officer found liable for Victor Jara death

A Florida court finds a former officer in the Chilean army liable for the murder of the folk singer and activist Victor Jara under Pinochet.

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Italian actor Bud Spencer dies aged 86

Italian actor and filmmaker Bud Spencer, who starred in a number of spaghetti westerns, dies aged 86.

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Still life

Indian writer and photographer Sooni Taraporevala relates the story of a much-feted 31-year-old picture of a family in the city of Mumbai.

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Inside Falluja

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen reports from inside Falluja after IS militants were pushed out of the city.

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Iceland fans celebrate Euro 2016 win against England

Iceland have made it through to the quarter finals of Euro 2016 after beating England 2-1.

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BBC on frontline: 'You can smell war'

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from Falluja, where the Iraqi army claims it has seized the last stronghold in the city.

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Brexit summit

As the EU prepares for a crisis summit after the UK voted to leave the bloc, the BBC's Laurence Peter asks where Europe goes from here.

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Bodies of 19 Ethiopian migrants repatriated

The bodies of 19 Ethiopian migrants who suffocated to death in a container in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been returned home.

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Pariah state

Eritrea has endured a turbulent 25-year history since independence, but there may be hope for the future, says Mary Harper.

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Dirty money

Nigeria's government is determined to sort out the environmental damage caused by the oil industry, but will a new multi-million dollar clean-up plan work?

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VW US emissions settlement reported to cost $15bn

German automaker Volkswagen reportedly reaches a $15bn (£11.3bn) settlement with US car owners after the firm admitted cheating in emission tests.

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EgyptAir crash: Flight data recorder repaired - investigators

The damaged flight data recorder from the EgyptAir plane that crashed last month has been successfully repaired in France, Egyptian investigators say.

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Polish boy, 11, finds 'leave EU' card

The family of Matteus, 11, from Poland, respond to a card they received suggesting they were "vermin" and that they should "go home".

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Ali Haider Gilani on two year kidnap ordeal

The son of a former prime minister of Pakistan has spoken to the BBC after he was kidnapped by Al Qaeda militants.

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Russian 'harassment' of US diplomats on rise

Harassment against US diplomats by Russian security agents has been on the rise ever since sanctions were imposed two years ago, say officials.

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Iceland knock England out of Euro 2016

England suffer a humiliating exit from Euro 2016 as they go out to minnows Iceland in the last 16 in Nice.

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Yemen IS: Bombs kill dozens in port city of Mukalla

Triple bomb attacks claimed by the Islamic State group kill at least 35 people and injure 24 in Yemen's south-eastern port city of Mukalla.

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50 Cent held for bad language in concert

Rapper 50 Cent is arrested in the Caribbean for using "indecent language" during a concert.

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Seven days of terror

Forty years ago Sara Guter Davidson was one of the hostages taken to Entebbe Airport in Uganda by hijackers, and rescued in an audacious operation by the Israeli military.

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Parrot squawk 'evidence' in murder trial

A prosecutor in Sand Lake, Michigan is considering whether the squawkings of a foul-mouthed African Grey Parrot may be used as evidence in a murder trial.

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Prince and politics dominate at the BET awards

Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and Sheila E are among the stars to perform tributes to Prince at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

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EU leaders reject informal talks with UK

The European Union will not hold informal talks with the UK until it triggers Article 50 to leave, Germany, France and Italy insist.

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South Africa's President Zuma 'must repay $500,000 in public funds'

South Africa's treasury recommends President Jacob Zuma pay back $509,000 to the government for upgrades made to his private home.

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Orlando medic: 'I can still see victims’ faces'

A doctor who treated victims of the Orlando massacre talks of the mental scars left by what he experienced.

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Rio 2016: Water thrown on Olympic flame in Brazil

A man is arrested in Brazil after trying to put out the Olympic flame by throwing a bucket of water over it.

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EgyptAir crash: Paris prosecutor open manslaughter inquiry

French prosecutors opens a manslaughter investigation into the EgyptAir plane crash last month and says there is no evidence so far of terrorism.

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'Why England will beat Iceland'

'We will open Iceland up' - BBC pundit Danny Murphy gives his verdict on England's opponents in the last 16 at Euro 2016.

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How will Lionel Messi's Argentina career be remembered?

Lionel Messi announces his international retirement. But how will his Argentina career be remembered?

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How will Lionel Messi's Argentina career be remembered?

Lionel Messi announces his international retirement. But how will his Argentina career be remembered?

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'I'm grateful to Europe for...'

We might be leaving the EU, but there are some things about Europe we like.

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Strict Texas abortion law struck down

The US Supreme Court strikes down a 2013 Texas abortion law that imposed restrictive regulations on the procedure, in a landmark ruling.

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Chinese anger at Lady Gaga-Dalai Lama meeting

Chinese fans are reacting with outrage to Lady Gaga's meeting with the Dalai Lama over the weekend.

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Spanish election: Socialists reject PP coalition offer

Spain's Socialist Party rejects proposals to form a grand coalition with the Popular Party (PP), which won most seats in Spain's repeat election.

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Falluja: Last pocket of IS resistance 'crushed'

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the outskirts of Falluja, where the Iraqi army claims it has seized the last stronghold in the city, of the so-called Islamic State (IS).

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Fairytale wedding for India royals

The maharaja of Mysore in southern India, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, marries his princess Trishika Kumari in a traditional ceremony at the royal palace.

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Lithuania's 'Top Goat' beauty pageant

An unusual beauty contest has been taking place in Lithuania. There were no swimsuits or speeches - instead, the contestants went down the red carpet on all fours, as the BBC's Tim Allman explains.

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Turkey 'sorry for downing Russian jet'

Turkish President Erdogan apologises for downing of Russian jet over Syria in November, Moscow says

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Hurt and anger

The UK will soon be leaving the EU. How do immigrants in Britain feel it will affect them?

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India Bihar 'exam topper' sent to jail for cheating

A "top student" in India's Bihar state, 17-year-old Ruby Rai, is arrested after a panel of examiners retesting her cancelled her original results.

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Footage shows Singapore Airlines engine fire

A Singapore Airlines flight caught fire while making an emergency landing. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

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Brexit: Germany rules out informal negotiations

There can be no talks on Brexit before the UK formally begins the process to leave the EU, the German government says.

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Singapore Airlines plane catches fire after emergency landing

A Singapore Airlines plane bound for Milan catches fire shortly after making an emergency landing at Singapore's Changi airport.

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Israel and Turkey end rift over Gaza flotilla killings

Israel and Turkey normalise relations, ending a six-year rift over the killing by Israeli troops of 10 Turkish activists on a Gaza-bound ship.

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Brexit: France, Germany and Italy to discuss UK's EU exit

The leaders of France, Germany and Italy are set to discuss the fallout of Brexit, as the UK seeks to calm financial markets.

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Brexit: Just how divided is Britain?

To what extent does the referendum result show a divided Britain? We explore the data.

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Wimbledon 2016: Novak Djokovic to open defence against James Ward

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Garbine Muguruza feature on day one at Wimbledon, along with eight Britons.

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Lebanon: Christian village hit by multiple suicide attacks

At least five people have been killed in multiple suicide bombings in a mainly Christian village in eastern Lebanon, reports say.

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Sousse attacks: Survivor on anniversary

A ceremony has been held in Tunisia to remember the 38 tourists shot dead on a beach in Sousse exactly one year ago.

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Lionel Messi: Argentina forward retires from international football

Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, announces his retirement from international football.

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Lebanon suicide bomb attack 'kills six' near Syria border

At least six people are killed and 13 wounded as suicide bombers attack a crowd in eastern Lebanon, reports say.

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Clashes at white-supremacist rally in Sacramento leave 10 injured

At least 10 people are wounded, two seriously, in clashes between right-wing extremists and counter-protesters in Sacramento, California.

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Brexit: France and Germany 'in agreement' over UK's EU exit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande say they are in "full agreement" on how to handle the fallout from the UK's decision to quit the EU.

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Stock market rebel

A profile of stockbroker Brad Katsuyama, who devised a way to prevent the controversial practice of high frequency trading on the US financial markets.

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France 2-1 Republic of Ireland

Hosts France come from behind to beat 10-man Republic of Ireland and reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

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Pound falls further over Brexit fears

The pound falls sharply against the dollar in Asian trading on Monday, adding to Friday's record one-day loss.

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Somalia: Tributes to minister killed in al-Shabab hotel attack

Tributes have been paid to Somalia's environment minister who was among the 15 killed in an attack by the Islamist group al-Shabab in a hotel in Mogadishu.

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'Fat cats'

Iranians have taken to publishing their payslips online, angered by revelations that managers in some state companies enjoy surprisingly high salaries.

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First voyage through expanded Panama canal

A Chinese container ship has become the first vessel to sail into the newly expanded Panama Canal.

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Spanish election: PP wins most seats but deadlock remains

The conservative People's Party of PM Mariano Rajoy wins most seats in Spain's election but is again short of a majority.

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Pope Francis says Church should apologise to gays

Pope Francis says the Roman Catholic Church should apologise to gay people for the way it has treated them.

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Pound falls further in Asian trading on Monday

The pound falls in Asian trading on Monday, adding to Friday's record one-day decline for sterling.

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Euro 2016: England v Iceland is day of destiny for Roy Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has been criticised during Euro 2016 but England have survived - now he must get it right when it counts or face the consequences, says Phil McNulty.

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Spanish election: Deadlock as PP still short of a majority

The conservative People's Party of PM Mariano Rajoy wins most seats in Spain's election but is again short of a majority.

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Catch-Up: Wales, Portugal Poland progress

Catch up with all the goals, match highlights, fun moments and more from Saturday at the 2016 Uefa European Championship in France.

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Madagascar stadium blast kills two

A grenade explosion kills at least two people and wounds dozens during Madagascar's national day celebrations in the capital, officials say.

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Spain election: PP short of a majority and Unidos Podemos second

The conservative People's Party of PM Mariano Rajoy wins most seats in Spain's election but is well short of a majority, an exit poll suggests.

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Two killed in California wildfires

Two people are killed and thousands have to flee their homes as a wildfire spreads out of control in California.

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Brexit: Asian powers warnings over global stability

Some of Asia's biggest economies have expressed concerns over the world's economic stability as a result of Britain's decision to leave the EU.

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Germany 3-0 Slovakia

World champions Germany overwhelm Slovakia in Lille to set up a Euro 2016 quarter-final against Italy or Spain.

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Spanish voters return to polls in bid to break deadlock

People in Spain have voted in a second general election after the four main parties failed to break the deadlock from December's inconclusive poll.

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Falluja: Iraq PM Haider al-Abadi hails recapture from IS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi urges all Iraqis to rejoice, after the recapture of the city of Falluja from Islamic State fighters.

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Euro 2016: Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says France rest time 'incredible'

Martin O'Neill says France's recovery time from their last game was "incredible" as the hosts end his Ireland team's Euro 2016 hopes.

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Idyllic Sousse beach still empty, a year on

Jihad Hassen, a water sports instructor in Tunisia, witnessed the militant attack which killed 38 people in Sousse in 2015.

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Italian mafia boss caught after 20 years on run

One of Italy's most wanted mafia bosses is caught after 20 years on the run, with the authorities finding him asleep in his bed.

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Brexit: UK resists swift withdrawal pressure

Britain will resist pressure from the EU for a swift start to negotiations on its withdrawal from the bloc, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond indicates.

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Uncharted territory

No-one can predict the consequences of Britain's referendum result for the European Union, writes Chris Morris in Brussels.

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US floods survivor: 'There were bodies floating'

Survivors of the floods in West Virgina in the US have described scenes of death and devastation.

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China warns Brexit will 'cast shadow' over global economy

Chinese finance officials caution that Britain's decision to exit the European Union could mark a reversal of globalisation

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British expat in Spain 'stunned' at EU referendum result

A British woman, who lives with her family in Spain, said she was "stunned" by the result of EU referendum.

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Burton snatch

From Beijing to San Francisco, brewers are trying to recreate the unique chemical conditions produced naturally beneath a small Midlands town.

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Iraq takes 'last IS bastion in Falluja'

Iraqi army says it has seized the last strongholds of the so-called Islamic State group in city of Falluja.

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War of the robes

In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at how the latest religious tension in Nigeria is playing out in what people wear to school.

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Bill Cunningham, New York Times fashion photographer, dies at 87

Veteran fashion photographer Bill Cunningham, who made his name chronicling trends on the streets of New York, dies aged 87.

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Emotional Adele wows Glastonbury

Pop star Adele wins over the Glastonbury festival with a generous, triumphant set.

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Prince's guitar and a lock of Bowie's hair fetch $150,000 at US auction

An electric guitar owned by Prince and a lock of David Bowie's hair sell in the US for a total of more than $150,000 (£110,000).

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SA beat Ireland to take series

Ireland fail in their bid for a first series win in South Africa as the hosts survive a late assault to win the final Test 19-13.

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A fashion show for bulletproof clothes

In the Colombian capital, Bogota, a fashion show has been held featuring clothes that are bulletproof.

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Car bomb attack on hotel in Somalia

At least 14 people are killed in an explosion at a popular hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

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West Virginia deadly floods: Obama declares major disaster

President Obama declares a major disaster in the state of West Virginia, where the worst floods in more than a century have left at least 24 people dead.

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Brexit: EU spells out procedure for UK to leave

The European Union clarifies how the UK can trigger formal negotiations to exit the bloc following Thursday's referendum.

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Remains of a mammoth uncovered near Mexico City

Mexican experts say they are completing work on digging up fossilised bones of a mammoth found near Mexico City.

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Soros warns of EU disintegration

Billionaire investor George Soros warns that Britain's vote to leave the European Union makes the disintegration of the bloc "practically irreversible".

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Lurking challenges

PJ Crowley considers the future of the "special relationship" between the US and the UK after the British vote to leave the EU.

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Russia's long game

More distance between the UK and EU appears to suit the Kremlin, the BBC's Steve Rosenberg writes.

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Iceland historian Johannesson claims victory in presidential election

A historian with no experience of public office claims victory in Iceland's presidential election, amid low turnout as many voters are in France for Euro 2016.

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Tunisia worker remembers attack a year on

Jihad Hassen, a water sports instructor in Tunisia, witnessed the militant attack which killed 38 people in Sousse in 2015.

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Spanish voters head back to polls in bid to break deadlock

Spain holds its second general election in six months after the four main parties failed to break the political deadlock from December's vote.

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Prince's Yellow Cloud guitar fetches $137,500 at US auction

A Yellow Cloud electric guitar owned and played by the late pop star Prince has sold at auction in the US for $137,500.

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Brexit: Merkel says 'no need to be nasty' in leaving talks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the EU has "no need to be particularly nasty in any way" in the negotiations with Britain about its exit from the bloc.

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Croatia 0-1 Portugal

Ricardo Quaresma scores late in extra time as Portugal defeat Croatia to set up a Euro 2016 quarter-final match against Poland.

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Pope Francis prays at Armenia genocide memorial

Pope Francis has prayed at a genocide memorial on an official visit to Armenia.

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EU referendum: 'No need to be nasty'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the European Union has "no need to be particularly nasty" in negotiations with Britain about its exit from the bloc.

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Glass slide opens 1,000ft above LA

A glass slide fixed 1,000ft along the outside of a skyscraper in Los Angeles opens to the public on Saturday.

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Wales 1-0 Northern Ireland

Gareth McAuley's own goal puts Wales into the Euro 2016 quarter-finals with a narrow win over Northern Ireland.

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Junk house of Bondi

In a suburb known for its version of Australian glitz and hipness, the Bondi hoarders' fame stands apart for all the wrong reasons.

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Poland through despite Shaqiri stunner

Poland will meet Croatia or Portugal in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 after beating Switzerland on penalties.

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Somalia: Deadly al-Shabab attack on Mogadishu hotel

An attack by the Islamist group al-Shabab on a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, leaves at least five people dead.

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China launches new generation space rocket

China has launched its new generation Long March-7 carrier rocker into space, transporting cargo for the country's planned space station.

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Led Zeppelin cleared of plagiarism in Stairway case

Led Zeppelin did not plagiarise the opening chords of the rock epic Stairway to Heaven from the US band Spirit, a jury in Los Angeles finds.

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Los Angeles glass slide opens 1,000ft up skyscraper

A glass slide fixed 1,000ft (305m) along the outside of a skyscraper in Los Angeles opens to the public.

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Big blast rocks Mogadishu hotel

A large explosion rocks a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu followed by ongoing gunfire amid what is suspected to be an al-Shabab attack.

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England seals third Test victory

England completed a series whitewash with victory in a pulsating third and final Test in Sydney.

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Euro 2016: Wales and Northern Ireland set for historic last-16 tie in Paris

Wales and Northern Ireland bid for their first European Championship quarter-final when they meet in Saturday's last-16 tie.

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Brexit referendum: EU ministers press UK for quick exit

EU foreign ministers urge the UK to begin negotiations on leaving the bloc "as soon as possible" after the country voted to end its membership.

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US weather: Floods and fire in east and west

Flooding in West Virginia and wildfires in California have killed dozens and forced thousands of people from their homes.

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Iceland historian Johannesson tipped to be voted president

A historian with no experience of public office is expected to be voted Iceland's new president, amid low turnout as many are in France for Euro 2016.

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Brexit referendum: EU must not fall into 'depression'

Germany's foreign minister says the EU must not fall into "depression and paralysis" as he heads into urgent talks on the UK's vote to leave the bloc.

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Rare Spix's Macaw seen in Brazil for first time in 15 years

A rare blue parrot which was believed to be extinct in the wild has been spotted in Brazil for the first time in 15 years.

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US military 'to lift transgender ban'

The Pentagon will lift its ban on openly transgender service personnel next month, US officials say.

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EU referendum: Moody's cut UK's credit outlook to 'negative'

The UK has its credit rating outlook downgraded to "negative" by leading financial agency Moody's, as outgoing PM David Cameron faces pressure to speed up "divorce" talks with the EU.

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Week in pictures: 18-24 June 2016

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Struggling to cope

Cuts to social spending in Greece are seeing children in care stranded in hospital and charities trying to fill the void left by the state, reports Morgan Meaker.

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'Not a joke'

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra tells the BBC how she hopes to change perceptions of Indian actors.

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People v power

Thousands are taking to the streets of Wukan after the village's democratically elected leader was taken away by police and shown to be confessing to allegations of bribery.

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Uncharted territory

No-one can predict the consequences of Britain's referendum result for the European Union, writes Chris Morris in Brussels.

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View from BBC drone reveals China tornado damage

BBC drone footage shows the devastation in Jiangsu province, eastern China, following a tornado and hailstorm in which at least 98 people died.

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Viewpoint

Eurosceptic economist Prof Tim Congdon argues that the UK can prosper like Hong Kong, trading freely outside the EU.

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Electric car sets world acceleration record

An electric racing car built by Swiss student engineers has broken the world record for acceleration by battery-powered vehicles.

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Russia governor arrested over '€400,000 bribe'

Russian investigators arrest a regional governor, saying they caught him red-handed taking a €400,000 (£325,000; $444,500) bribe in a Moscow restaurant.

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Inside a Farc rebel camp in Western Colombia

The BBC's Will Grant gained access to a Farc camp in Western Colombia.

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Twenty people die in West Virginia floods

At least 20 people die in devastating flooding in the US state of West Virginia, according to state officials.

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Angela Merkel: 'We have to remain calm and composed'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was important to "remain calm and composed" following Britain's exit from the European Union.

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EU Brexit referendum: France's Calais seeks border deal changes

The mayor of Calais wants changes to a deal which allows Britain to carry out immigration checks on the French side of the English Channel, after a UK vote to leave the EU.

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EU Brexit referendum: Preparations for UK 'divorce' to begin

EU leaders are to meet to discuss the UK's "divorce" from the organisation after an historic referendum result.

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British expats on the Costa del Sol concerned by Brexit

Sarah Rainsford asks British expats on the Costa del Sol what concerns them most about Brexit.

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Fourteen people die in US floods

At least 14 people die in devastating flooding in the US state of West Virginia, according to the state governor.

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Obama: 'Special relationship with UK will endure'

President Obama has said the special relationship between the US and the UK will continue after the UK's exit from the EU.

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Wada suspends Rio laboratory just weeks before Olympics

Rio's anti-doping Laboratory is suspended by Wada just six weeks before the Brazilian city hosts the Olympic Games.

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Stonewall to become US gay rights monument - Obama

US President Barack Obama is to designate the first national monument to gay rights at the site of the iconic Stonewall Inn in New York.

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UK vote on EU: Juncker's one-word Brexit answer to BBC

The BBC's Katya Adler is given short shrift when she asks European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, whether the UK's vote to leave the EU is "the beginning of the end" for the EU.

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Privacy Shield: White House makes EU spying promise

The EU and US agree final changes to a new data protection agreement known as the EU-US Privacy Shield.

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Donald Trump on EU: 'Brexit is a good thing'

Donald Trump says the UK vote to leave the EU is "a good thing" as he lands in Scotland open his Turnberry golf resort.

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Brexit: How world reacted to Britain's EU referendum

As Britain votes to leave the European Union, political figures from around the world react to the news.

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Pope speaks of Armenian 'genocide' in Yerevan visit

Pope Francis has used the word "genocide" in Armenia to describe mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks during WW1.

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California blaze 'most destructive I've ever seen'

Firefighter-shot footage shows the impact of the so-called Erskine blaze, which has torn across 11 miles of parched central California in just 13 hours.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Sweden striker retires from international football

Zlatan Ibrahimovic waves goodbye to international football after Sweden are knocked out of Euro 2016.

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California wildfire forces hundreds to flee flames

A wildfire destroys at least 80 buildings and forces hundreds of people to flee their homes in central California.

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Highlights, goals and fun from day 13 of the 2016 Uefa European Championship in France.

Catch up with all the goals, match highlights, fun moments and more from day 13 of the 2016 Uefa European Championship in France.

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US election: Sanders says he will vote for Clinton

US Senator Bernie Sanders says he will vote for his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in November's presidential election.

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EU referendum: UK 'must not delay leaving'

EU leaders insist the UK must move swiftly to negotiate leaving the organisation, saying any delay would prolong uncertainty.

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South African court refuses Zuma appeal request in arms case

A South African court refuses to give the president permission to appeal against its ruling that he should face 783 corruption charges.

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Wildfires destroy hundreds of California homes

A wildfire destroys dozens of buildings and forces hundreds of people from their homes in central California.

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"How do I tell the cats?" - the world reacts to #Brexit online

Brexit was the top Twitter topic by some distance on Friday - here are some of the best social media posts.

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EU referendum: Shocked members urge solidarity and change

Shocked EU leaders call for stability and solidarity - but also for change and reform - after the UK votes to leave.

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Samosa success

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt examines the evolution of one of India's favourite street foods, the samosa.

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Senegal's Karim Wade freed by Macky Sall and 'flies to Qatar'

The son of Senegal's ex-President Abdoulaye Wade is freed from prison after serving three years of a six-year sentence for corruption.

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Donald Trump arrives in Scotland to reopen Turnberry golf resort

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump arrives in Scotland for the official reopening of Trump Turnberry, following its major refurbishment.

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Tough trio

Three women have become the scourge of Macedonia's political elite and heroines of the street protests now rocking the tiny Balkan nation.

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'Beheaded and crucified'

Pro-government forces are making gains in the IS-held port city of Sirte - the BBC meets an army of young men.

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Goalmouth eruption

The Icelandic commentator whose hyperactive reaction to his team's success made him famous speaks about the 'hectic' time he has had.

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EU referendum: Brexit sparks calls for other EU votes

The UK's vote to leave the EU sparks demands from far-right parties for referendums in other member nations.

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China weather: Tornado and hail kill scores in Jiangsu

A tornado and hailstorm kill at least 98 people and injure nearly 800 in the east Chinese province of Jiangsu, says state media.

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Icelandic football commentator goes wild

An Icelandic commentator erupts into ecstatic screaming as Arnor Ingvi Traustason nets an injury-time winner against Austria to seal Iceland's place in the last 16 of Euro 2016.

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Colombia Farc: Celebrations after ceasefire ends five decades of war

Colombians celebrate a ceasefire between the government and leftist Farc rebels, marking the end of five decades of conflict.

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Democratic Republic of Congo arrests group over child rape

The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrest 75 suspected militiamen over a series of murders and the mass rape of children.

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Timelapse shows five-year World Trade Center station build

Timelapse video shows the five year construction of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York.

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Infinity and beyond

When Russia announced teleportation tech plans, there was a definite note of scepticism in response.

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Democrat stage Congress sit-in over gun control

Democrats have staged a sit-in in the lower house of the US Congress to demand a vote on gun control legislation.

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Buenos Aires to shut scandal-prone zoo

The mayor of Buenos Aires announces his administration has taken over the running of the city's zoo after a series of scandals.

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The Libyans who stop IS escaping by sea

Government-backed forces in Libya have made significant gains against the fighters of so-called Islamic State.

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Spain repeat election: Party leaders woo voters

Campaigning intensifies in Spain ahead of Sunday's repeat parliamentary election, with opinion polls suggesting another four-way race.

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German mural of dead Syrian boy Alan Kurdi vandalised

Vandals in Germany ruin a giant mural of Alan Kurdi, the little Syrian boy whose death became headline news last year.

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Colombia Farc: Ceasefire signed to end five decades of war

The Colombian government and leftist Farc rebels sign a ceasefire deal to end five decades of conflict which claimed some 220,000 lives.

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One man's war on heroin in the US

A man who lost his daughter to heroin became set on rescuing other young drug addicts.

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Cash crop

The number of businesses in the cannabis industry in the US is growing but the legal grey zone the sector falls into can make finding funding tough.

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EgyptAir Flight MS804 recorders to go to Paris for repairs

Damaged flight recorders from the EgyptAir aircraft which crashed last month will be sent to France for repairs, Egyptian investigators say.

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Syria conflict: US-backed forces 'enter IS-held Manbij'

A US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters reportedly advances into a strategically important Syrian town held by so-called Islamic State.

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Why Trump is reaching out to small donors

He only has $1.3 million left in his campaign bank account so the Republican nominee is asking for cash.

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Colombia and Farc rebels sign historic ceasefire

The Colombian government and the Farc rebels have signed a historic ceasefire deal, seen as a huge step towards ending decades of conflict.

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Volkswagen 'to pay $10bn' for US emissions scandal

Volkswagen agrees to pay $10.2bn (£6.9bn) to settle some claims in the US from its emissions cheating scandal, according to reports.

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Led Zeppelin cleared of plagiarism in Stairway case

Led Zeppelin did not plagiarise the opening chords of the rock epic Stairway to Heaven from the US band Spirit, a jury in Los Angeles finds.

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Pakistan's transgender people live in fear

More than 45 transgender people have been killed in the Pakistani province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past two years, according to a local rights group.

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US Democrats end gun control sit-in

US Democrats end their sit-in protest over gun control after more than 24 hours occupying the floor of the House

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Pakistan mourns Amjad Sabri after Taliban killing

Pakistan is mourning one of its most famous singers, Amjad Sabri, who was shot dead in Karachi by militants.

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Top US court blocks Obama migrant plan

A Supreme Court deadlock over Barack Obama’s plan to shield people living illegally is a major blow to the president and denies access to work permits to millions.

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German Viernheim cinema complex attacker shot dead

A masked man who reportedly fired shots in a cinema complex in western Germany has been shot dead by police, the state's interior minister says.

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Madrid triple murder: Two women and one man killed

Three people are killed in Madrid, at the office of a lawyer who used to prosecute drugs cases in Peru, Spanish media report.

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Freddie Gray: Baltimore officer cleared of murder

Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson has been found not guilty in US trial for murder of black detainee Freddie Gray.

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China tornado: Dozens die in Jiangsu province

A tornado has killed 51 people in eastern China and injured dozens more, Chinese state media say.

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German Viernheim cinema complex attacker 'dead'

A masked man who reportedly opened fire at a cinema complex in western Germany is now dead, German media are reporting.

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Top US court split on Obama migrant plan

Supreme Court split on Barack Obama’s plan to shield millions living illegally in US, case sent back to lower court

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Republicans dismiss gun-control protest as publicity stunt

Republicans dismiss as a "publicity stunt" a continuing sit-in protest over gun laws by Democrats in the US House of Representatives.

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Disney sues over Chinese cartoon 'strikingly similar' to Cars hit

A week after Shanghai Disney opened its doors, the US entertainment giant is suing over a Chinese cartoon it says shares striking similarities with its Cars hit.

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France labour dispute: Dozens arrested in Paris ahead of protest

At least 85 people were arrested in Paris as protesters gathered for a march against France's labour reforms, police say.

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'Beheaded and crucified'

Pro-government forces are making gains in the IS-held port city of Sirte - the BBC meets an army of young men.

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China extreme weather: Dozens die in Jiangsu province

Fifty-one people have died in eastern China as a result of extreme weather events, Chinese state media says.

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Indonesia president visits islands in disputed waters

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo visits the remote Natuna Islands in the South China Sea, as maritime rights dispute with China.

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Asian millionaires 'top wealth rankings'

Asian millionaires now control more wealth than those in North America, Europe and other regions, according to a report.

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Cameroon debates criminalising adultery

Men who commit adultery could be sent to jail under a new law being debated by parliament in Cameroon, where women already face the same sanction.

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Kuwait files $1bn lawsuit against IOC over suspension

Kuwait files a lawsuit demanding $1bn in damages from the International Olympic Committee because of the suspension of its Olympic committee.

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Apology after Japan porn industry coercion claims

A Japanese porn industry association apologises and promises reform, amid allegations women were being forced to perform.

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Very Important Pets

A look at the growing number of hotels around the world that allow guests to bring their pets with them, and the services they offer the animals.

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Chinese authorities to tear up 'toxic' school running tracks

China's Ministry of Education says it will tear up any school running tracks found to contain hazardous materials blamed for making students ill.

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Holstered

Indian-administered Kashmir used to be a hub for factories making guns for civilians, but the industry has been declining in recent years, writes the BBC's Geeta Pandey in Srinagar.

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Gun-control protest sparks chaotic scenes in US Congress

A Democratic Party sit-in over gun-control laws sparks chaotic scenes in the US lower house, a move Republicans dismiss as a publicity stunt.

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Virtual doctors

Health services for a million people in Zambia are being connected to UK doctors, using a smartphone app.

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Solar Impulse completes Atlantic crossing with landing in Seville

The zero-fuel aeroplane, Solar Impulse, lands in the southern Spanish city of Seville to complete its historic Atlantic crossing.

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China's Communist Party members given quiz online

All 87 million members of the Chinese Communist Party are being asked to complete a 20 question quiz testing their knowledge of party doctrine.

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Icelandic football commentator goes wild

An Icelandic commentator erupts into ecstatic screaming as Arnor Ingvi Traustason nets an injury-time winner against Austria to seal Iceland's place in the last 16 of Euro 2016.

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Amjad Sabri: Pakistanis mourn famed singer after attack

Pakistanis mourn Amjad Sabri, one of country's most famous singers of Sufi devotional music, who was shot dead in Karachi on Wednesday.

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Croatia condemn Spain to Italy last-16 tie

Spain will play Italy in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after a late Croatia winner condemned them to second in Group D.

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Democrats stage gun law protest in House of Representatives

Democrats in the US Congress are staging a protest in the House of Representatives.

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Euro 2016: Northern Ireland join England and Wales in last 16

Northern Ireland join England and Wales in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams.

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Solar Impulse on course to complete Atlantic crossing in Spain

The zero-fuel aeroplane, Solar Impulse, enters Spanish airspace with the aim of landing in Seville to complete its Atlantic crossing.

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Nigeria Boko Haram: Scores of refugees starved to death - MSF

Nearly 200 people fleeing Boko Haram militants have died of starvation in the Nigerian city of Bama in the past month, medical charity MSF says.

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Afghan interpreters 'betrayed' by UK and US

The Taliban in Afghanistan are targeting frontline interpreters who worked with British and US forces and say they have been rejected by their former employers.

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Kim says North Korean missiles can reach US in Pacific

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says the latest test of a mid-range missile shows his country has "the sure capability to attack US interests".

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Abortion demand 'soars' over Zika

Fears over the Zika virus have contributed to a "huge" increase in number of abortions in Latin America, researchers suggest.

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Kim Jong-un says North Korea missiles can reach US in Pacific

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, says missile tests have given his country "the sure capability to attack US interests in the Pacific".

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The Libyans who stop IS escaping by sea

Government-backed forces in Libya have made significant gains against the fighters of so-called Islamic State.

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Spain interior minister refuses to resign over smear allegations

The Spanish interior minister refuses to resign after leaked tapes appear to link him to efforts to smear separatist politicians in Catalonia, as protests build.

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Palestinians jailed for life for killing Israeli couple

An Israeli military court has sentenced four Palestinians to life in prison for the murder of an Israeli couple last October, the military says.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic to retire from Sweden duty after Euro 2016

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces he will retire from international football immediately after Euro 2016.

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Democrats hold Congress 'sit-in' protest to force gun control vote

Democratic congressmen are refusing to leave the floor of the House of Representatives in order to force a vote on gun control regulations.

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How to cook the world's oldest curry

Food writer Soity Banerjee demonstrates how to cook the world's oldest known curry.

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House Democrats stage sit-in on US gun control

Georgia congressman John Lewis led a sit-in on the House floor with his fellow Democrats to force a vote on gun control.

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Euro 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo throws reporter's microphone into lake

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo throws a reporter's microphone into a lake while walking with team-mates and staff.

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Colombia and Farc rebels reach agreement on bilateral ceasefire

The Colombian government and the Farc rebels say they have agreed to lay down arms as they approach the end of historic peace talks in Havana.

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US election: Donald Trump attacks 'most corrupt' Hillary Clinton

Republican nominee-to-be Donald Trump attacks Hillary Clinton's integrity, calling her the most corrupt presidential candidate ever.

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Do EU nations want 'ever closer union'?

Many European leaders have said they want the UK to stay in the EU, but it is not the only country where there is unease about "ever closer union".

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IMF warns the US over high poverty

The International Monetary Fund warns the US over its high poverty rate in its annual assessment of the economy.

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Who will go through to last 16?

BBC Sport assesses which remaining teams are best placed to join England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the last 16 at Euro 2016.

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India lightning strikes leave 93 people dead

At least 93 people have been killed and more than 20 injured by lightning strikes in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, officials say.

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'Menstrual equity': Free tampons for New York City schools and jails

New York becomes first US city to legislate to provide free menstrual hygiene products in public schools, jails and homeless shelters.

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Rio 2016: Rory McIlroy pulls out of Olympics because of fears over Zika virus

Rory McIlroy pulls out of the Olympic Games in Rio because of concerns about the Zika virus.

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Rio 2016: Rory McIlroy pulls out of Olympics because of fears over Zika virus

Rory McIlroy pulls out of the Olympic Games in Rio because of concerns about the Zika virus.

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South Pole plane leaves after Antarctica rescue mission

A small Canadian plane leaves a South Pole research station after swooping in on a rare medical rescue mission.

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Australian woman wakes to 5m python surprise

A huge snake that has lived in the roof of an Australian home for more than a decade tries to upgrade to the master bedroom.

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Pakistan Sufi singer Amjad Sabri shot dead in Karachi

One of Pakistan's most famous singers, Amjad Sabri, has been shot dead in the southern city of Karachi.

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France labour dispute: Ban on Paris protest 'lifted'

A French union leader says a ban on a labour reform protest planned for Thursday in Paris is lifted, in an apparent reversal by the government.

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North Korea missiles 'a serious threat' after new tests

Japan warns North Korean missiles pose "a serious threat" after the country carries out new tests in defiance of international sanctions.

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Gang networks in Europe 'forcing children to steal'

Dutch police say some 300 Roma (Gypsy) children are being exploited across Europe by gangs forcing them to steal €1,000 (£770) a day.

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Plane lands for South Pole Amundsen-Scott base rescue

A small Canadian plane lands at the South Pole in a rare attempt to evacuate ill patients.

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Prince protege Judith Hill recalls emergency landing

Prince protege Judith Hill talks for the first time about the star's emergency plane landing, six days before his death in April.

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Australia abuse inquiry hears of army cadet rape

Teenage Australian military recruits tell a child abuse inquiry they were raped and forced to have sex with each other during their training.

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N Korea conducts mid-range missile tests

North Korea launches two mid-range ballistic missiles, in what appears to be its most successful test of the Musudan weapon to date.

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Islamic State conflict: Libyan forces 'make gains' in Sirte

Government-backed forces in Libya make their largest gains yet in attempts to re-capture Sirte from so-called Islamic State, officials say.

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Lightning in Indian states 'kills 79'

At least 79 people are killed by lightning strikes in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, officials say.

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Lionel Messi breaks record as Argentina reach Copa America final

Lionel Messi becomes his country's leading scorer as Argentina beat hosts the United States 4-0 to reach the Copa America final.

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Jordan declares Syria and Iraq borders closed military zones

Jordan declares its border regions with Syria and Iraq to be closed military zones, following a deadly suicide bombing that killed six

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US congressman convicted of fraud

Veteran US Congressman Chaka Fattah is convicted of multiple frauds and will be sentenced in October.

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French Shakespearean theatre 'desecrated'

A week before its official opening, France's first ever Shakespearean-style theatre has been vandalised.

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North Korea test-fires missiles in defiance of UN sanctions

North Korea test-fires two mid-range ballistic missiles within hours of each other, in defiance of UN sanctions, say South Korean officials.

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World's priciest cities for expats revealed

Hong Kong is the world's most expensive city for expats leapfrogging Angolan capital Luanda in the annual chart compiled by consultancy firm Mercer.

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Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany

Northern Ireland are beaten by Germany in Paris and must wait to see if they qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2016.

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First day, first show

More than 150 fans of Indian film superstar Rajinikanth are expected to take a special flight to Chennai to watch the first show of his new film Kabali, reports TS Sudhir.

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A taste of history

Food writer Soity Banerjee on retracing and recreating the world's oldest known curry.

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Virtual doctors

Health services for a million people in Zambia are being connected to UK doctors, using a smartphone app.

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Battle for survival

BBC Brasil's Camilla Costa reports on the babies born with microcephaly one year ago and how they are faring now.

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Goodbye kiss?

As Spaniards prepare to vote in the second general election in a matter of months, James Badcock asks if there is any hope of an end to the political deadlock.

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Wukan, China: Village rebellion after chief 'confession'

The Chinese village of Wukan is in open rebellion, demanding that their local Communist Party chief is released from detention.

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'Last breath'

In June 1997, astronauts on the Russian space station Mir faced disaster after the worst collision in the history of manned space flight.

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Frozen in time

The BBC's Mary Harper visits Asmara, capital of Eritrea, one of the world's most secretive and controversial states.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic to retire from Sweden duty after Euro 2016

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces he will retire from international football immediately after Euro 2016.

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North Korea ballistic missile test 'fails'

Reports from South Korea say the North has again tested a banned ballistic missile, with the launch ending in failure.

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Down Under factor

Australians sending in postal votes for the upcoming UK referendum on European Union membership could have considerable influence on the result, writes Julian Lorkin.

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Libya conflict: Mystery blast kills dozens in western town

A mystery explosion in a town close to the Libyan capital Tripoli kills at least 25 people, apparently after a dispute at a shop.

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Bear cub Snowy killed by car in Grand Teton National Park

A bear cub named Snowy was killed in a possible hit-and-run near Grand Teton National Park, despite his likely mother's attempts to save him.

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Euro 2016: Northern Ireland join England and Wales in last 16

Northern Ireland join England and Wales in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams.

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Jordanian troops killed in bomb attack at Syria border

Six Jordanian security personnel have been killed in a suicide car bomb attack near a makeshift refugee camp on the border with Syria, officials say.

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Boeing and Iran Air reach landmark $25bn deal

US aircraft maker Boeing announces that it has reached a deal with Iran Air that could be worth up to $25bn (£17bn).

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Israeli troops 'mistakenly kill Palestinian bystander'

Israeli troops have mistakenly shot dead a teenage Palestinian bystander and wounded several others in the occupied West Bank, the military says.

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Libya conflict: At least 25 dead in weapons store explosion

At least 25 people are killed and dozens injured in an explosion at an ammunition store in the western Libyan town of Garabulli.

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Iraqi army only retook third of Falluja - US commander

A US military commander contradicts an Iraqi army claim that it had liberated Falluja and driven out IS militants from most of the city.

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Who will go through to last 16?

Will goal difference be crucial? Could yellow cards settle it? BBC Sport assesses which teams are best placed to qualify for the last 16 at Euro 2016.

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Orlando shooting: Mother of 11 killed at nightclub laid to rest

A mother of 11 who saved her son's life in the Orlando nightclub shooting has been laid to rest at a service where all her children gave eulogies.

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Arrested man 'wanted to shoot Donald Trump'

A Briton who tried to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas said he wanted to shoot the US candidate, court papers say.

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Wukan, China: Villagers rally behind chief after 'confession'

Supporters of a village chief who led protests against land grabs demand his release after he appears on TV saying he accepted bribes.

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Switzerland and France go through after 0-0 draw

Switzerland and France play out a Euro 2016 goalless draw which takes the Swiss into the last 16 and sees the French win Group A.

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India uproar over Salman Khan 'raped woman' comment

Bollywood star Salman Khan is told to apologise after saying his filming schedule was so gruelling he felt like a "raped woman".

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In pictures

Inside the homes of those living a minimalist lifestyle in Japan.

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Rio 2016: Russian Kenyan hopefuls need extra tests, IOC says

Russians and Kenyans must have extra checks before they can take part at Rio 2016, the International Olympic Committee says.

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Star Trek director leads tributes to Yelchin

Anton Yelchin's Star Trek colleagues have lead the tributes to the actor who has died at the age of 27.

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DR Congo warlord Bemba jailed over war crimes

Congolese ex-rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba is jailed for 18 years after a landmark ICC conviction for war crimes and sexual violence.

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What challenges does European Union face?

Europeans increasingly doubt the capacity of the EU to deal with the challenges it faces, according to a Pew Research Centre poll, as the BBC's Nuala McGovern in Brussels explains.

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Egypt Red Sea islands' transfer to Saudi Arabia quashed

A court in Egypt quashes President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's controversial decision to hand back control of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.

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Colombia President Santos: 'Farc peace deal by 20 July'

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says a peace deal with the country's largest rebel movement, Farc, can be signed by 20 July.

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