Had its chips? The traditional British fish van in France

A British couple have been providing authentic fish and chips across France's Dordogne region for four years. Has Brexit affected their business?

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Gabon election: Security forces storm opposition HQ after parliament set on fire

Gabonese security forces attack the opposition party HQ after protesters set the parliament on fire following a disputed election result.

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Nearly a fifth of parents regret baby name - survey

Almost a fifth of parents in the UK regret the name they chose for their child, a survey suggests.

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Gabon election: Opposition HQ 'attacked by security forces' after protesters set parliament on fire

Gabon's opposition says its headquarters is under attack after protesters set the parliament on fire following a disputed election result.

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Donald Trump: Mexico will pay for wall, '100%'

US Republican candidate Donald Trump insists Mexico will pay for a border wall "100%", in a major immigration speech.

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World's best-paid models 'overwhelmingly white and slim'

Most of the world's highest-paid models are overwhelmingly white and slim, reflecting a lack of inclusion on catwalks, Forbes magazine says.

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'Get stuffed'

Nearly a decade after Shane Warne retired from Test cricket, the celebrated spin bowler continues to captivate Australia with his unapologetic exploits.

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Dilma's demise

Trial of Brazil's first woman president went far beyond just the crime she was accused of.

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Five killed in Alaska mid-air collision

Five people are killed in a mid-air collision between two small commercial planes in the US state of Alaska.

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US journalist Lindsey Snell detained in Turkey

The US state department confirms American journalist Lindsey Snell was detained by Turkish authorities earlier this month.

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Elephants numbers plummet - slaughtered for ivory

There has been a big reduction in Africa's elephant population, according to the first continent-wide aerial census.

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Alzheimer's drug study gives 'tantalising' results

A drug that destroys the characteristic protein plaques that build up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's is showing "tantalising" promise, scientists say.

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Rape, drugs and one big wall: Trump on Mexicans

A look back at some of the things US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has said about Mexico during his election campaign.

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US election 2016: Trump defends wall on Mexico visit

US Republican candidate Donald Trump defends his call to build a barrier on the Mexican border, during his visit to meet President Enrique Pena Nieto.

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Gabon election: Parliament set alight amid street clashes

Supporters of Gabon opposition candidate Jean Ping set the national assembly on fire after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of Saturday's election.

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Brazil President Dilma Rousseff removed from office by Senate

Brazil's Senate removes President Dilma Rousseff from office for manipulating the budget, with Michel Temer sworn in as her successor.

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Mariano Rajoy denied second term as Spanish prime minister

Spain's acting Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, loses a parliamentary bid to be appointed for a second term in office.

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US election 2016: Trump arrives in Mexico to meet President Pena Nieto

Donald Trump arrives in Mexico to meet President Pena Nieto, after repeatedly disparaging the nation during his US presidential campaign.

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Israel 'approves 464 settlement homes in West Bank'

Israel has approved the construction of 285 new homes at settlements in the West Bank and legalised retroactively 179 existing homes, a watchdog says.

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Brazil President Dilma Rousseff impeached by Senate

Brazil's Senate votes to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office for manipulating the budget, ending 13 years in power for the left-wing Workers' Party.

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First regularly scheduled flight between US and Cuba

JetBlue flight 387 took off from Fort Lauderdale Florida on Wednesday morning and became the first regularly scheduled flight in more than five decades to land in Santa Clara, Cuba about one hour later.

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Troubled singer

Chris Brown's arrest for assault isn't his first run-in with the law, and with a number of previous, high-profile convictions for violence, why do so many fans adore him?

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US election 2016: Trump to meet Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto

Donald Trump is due to travel to Mexico to meet its president, after repeatedly disparaging the nation during his US presidential campaign.

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'It felt like the plane fell 1,000 ft... four times'

Gregory Giagnocavo explains what the severe turbulence, which forced a United Airlines flight to make an emergency landing in Ireland, felt like.

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Joe Sutter, 'Father of the Boeing 747', dies

Joe Sutter, the man who led development of Boeing's 747 jumbo jet, the plane that ushered in the long-haul travel era, has died aged 95.

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Will Abu Muhammad al-Adnani's death weaken IS?

Frank Gardner considers what difference the death of Abu Muhammad al-Adnani will make to so-called Islamic State.

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Elderly care home residents killed by flood waters in Japan

In northern Japan at least nine people have been found dead in an old people's home that was overcome by flood waters.

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Letter gets there by hand-drawn map

Icelandic postal service becomes viral hit after correctly delivering letter using map scrawled on envelope.

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Burning issue

When American football player Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem, he unleashed a storm of controversy that shows no sign of dying down.

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Mussolini message to future revealed under Rome obelisk

Two scholars reveal the text of a parchment hidden in 1932 beneath a Rome obelisk eulogising Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

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Cocaine 'worth €50m' discovered at Coca-Cola plant

Cocaine with a street value of up to 50 million euros is discovered at a Coca-Cola plant in southern France.

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Syria war: Turkey hits out at US over Kurds comments

Turkey hits out at the United States over criticism of its ongoing role in the conflict in Syria.

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Beijing and Shanghai ban electric scooters and segways on roads

China's two biggest cities ban the use of electric scooters and segways on public roads because of growing safety concerns.

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Australia launches tactile banknote to aid blind people

New note has two raised dots allowing blind and visually impaired people to identify its value.

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Rescued migrants arrive at Sicily port

Many of the 6,500 people rescued in the Mediterranean earlier this week have started arriving at ports in Sicily, as Ed Thomas reports.

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'Drug dealers, criminals, rapists': What Trump thinks of Mexicans

A look back at some of the things US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has said about Mexico during his election campaign.

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Syria conflict: Russia questions Syria chlorine attacks probe

Russia says it does not accept the findings of a UN-led investigation that said Syria's government had used chlorine in attacks against civilians.

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Shannon Airport emergency landing: 16 in hospital

Sixteen people are taken to hospital after transatlantic turbulence prompts an emergency landing at Shannon Airport.

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Suspects re-enact alleged murder in Bali

A British man and his Australian girlfriend re-enact the circumstances surrounding the death of a police officer on a beach in Bali.

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German station resorts to window access after mix-up

Planning mix-up means station doors have been blocked by a new, higher platform.

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Irish cabinet to consider appealing Apple tax ruling

Cabinet is to discuss the European Commission ruling that Ireland granted €13bn of undue tax benefits to technology giant Apple.

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Stuntman rides unicycle on massive chimney in Romania.

A unicyclist has been performing stunts on top of a chimney in Romania that is 250m high - one of the tallest structures in the city of Targu Jiu.

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Naming the dead

Human rights researchers warn of a "devastating" lack of information for families of migrants who might have drowned in the Mediterranean.

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Typhoon Lionrock: Nine die in flooded Japan care home

Nine people die when a care home for the elderly in northern Japan is flooded as a result of Typhoon Lionrock, with two others reported dead.

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North Korea executed top minister, South Korea says

South Korean officials say Pyongyang executed one of its highest ranking ministers, Kim Yong-jin, last month, without giving further details.

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'Oldest' pink cockatoo dies at 83

A pink cockatoo, thought to be the oldest bird of its kind in captivity, has died at a US zoo.

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Donald Trump to visit Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto

Donald Trump announces he will visit Mexico on Wednesday, after repeatedly disparaging it during his campaign for the US presidency.

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Ebola gravediggers look to the future in Sierra Leone

Two of more than 500 ordinary Sierra Leoneans who volunteered to bury Ebola victims, describe how their lives have been changed by the epidemic.

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Zika: Singapore urges tests for pregnant women with symptoms

Singapore advises all pregnant women showing Zika symptoms to be tested for the virus, as the number of locally transmitted cases increases.

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Myanmar ethnic groups attend government peace talks

The government of Myanmar holds landmark peace talks with armed ethnic groups as part of efforts to bring an end to decades of conflict.

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Police at singer Chris Brown's LA home

Police in Los Angeles have arrested the US singer, Chris Brown, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

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Trump to visit Mexican president

US Republican candidate Donald Trump announces in a tweet that he will go to Mexico to meet President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday.

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South Korean shipping giant Hanjin to enter receivership

South Korea's biggest shipping group Hanjin is set to enter receivership after its creditors refused to provide further funding to the indebted firm.

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Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike: 'I was elected because I was a woman'

Former defence minister Yuriko Koike was recently elected governor of Tokyo in a landslide victory, making her the first woman to lead the Japanese capital.

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Singer Chris Brown arrested for 'pointing gun at woman'

US singer Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a woman told police he had threatened her with a gun.

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Skirting the issue

The BBC's Geeta Pandey in Delhi collects some tips for politicians after a minister says women tourists should avoid wearing skirts.

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New start?

BBC Mundo's Natalio Cosoy asks Colombians in the capital Bogota whether they think the peace agreement with the Farc rebels signals a new start for the country.

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Against the odds

At the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Kenyan distance runner Henry Wanyoike won his first gold medal

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Smack in the suburbs

Avon Lake is an upmarket suburb of a US city - but opiate addiction is tearing apart the fabric of the neighbourhood.

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Singer Chris Brown's LA home searched 'after he pointed gun at woman'

Police in Los Angeles search the home of singer Chris Brown after receiving an emergency call from a woman.

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US Election: Voters in Pennsylvania sound off

Will Pennsylvania be the key to winning the US presidential election?

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Apple tax move praised by Nobel winner

Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz praises the EU on Apple's tax bill

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Syria war: US welcomes pause in Turkish-Kurdish clashes

The US welcomes a pause in fighting between Turkish and Kurdish forces in northern Syria, urging them to focus on fighting so-called Islamic State.

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Baby sea lion dies after possible 4,000km wrong turn

A baby sea lion that turned up in French Polynesia, possibly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from home, dies despite a week-long battle to save it.

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Islamic State: Abu Muhammad al-Adnani 'killed in Aleppo'

One of the longest-serving and most prominent leaders of so-called Islamic State, Abu Mohammad al-Adnani, is killed in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

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Nepal bans Indian police pair for 'fake' Everest climb

Nepal imposes a 10-year mountaineering ban on two climbers who claimed to be the first Indian couple to have climbed Everest, officials say.

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Islamic State's top spokesman al-Adnani 'killed in Aleppo'

The chief spokesman for so-called Islamic State, Abu Mohammad al-Adnani, has been killed in Syrian city of Aleppo, IS-affiliated media say.

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Italy earthquake: State funeral for 37 victims in Amatrice

A state funeral for 37 victims of the Italian earthquake is held in Amatrice, the town that bore the brunt of the disaster.

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Europe's 'unfair' Apple tax ruling sparks US anger

The US Treasury criticises 'unfair' tax rulings by the European Commission, following a demand that Apple hands over €13bn in unpaid tax.

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Geologists search for Anthropocene 'golden spike'

Scientists investigating whether we have entered a new geological age are seeking a suitable "spike" in the environmental record that betrays significant human influence.

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IS spokesman 'killed in Aleppo'

Spokesman for so-called Islamic State Abu Mohammad al-Adnani killed in Syria's Aleppo, IS-affiliated media say.

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SA school's 'racist hair rules': A visual guide

A visual guide to which hairstyles are banned at a South African school accused of racism over its hair rules.

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Maine governor Paul LePage apologises for rude phone rant

Maine's Republican governor apologises for leaving an obscenity-laden voicemail for a rival politician and says he is considering his position.

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French economy minister Emmanuel Macron resigns

The French economy minister, Emmanuel Macron, has resigned from Francois Hollande's government, amid speculation that he's considering running for president.

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Colin Kaepernick protest: Trump tells NFL player to quit US

NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick should find another country, said Donald Trump after the player sat through the national anthem to protest over race relations.

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Pacific grim

Australia's diplomatic relations have become increasingly complicated as China throws its weight around in the Asia-Pacific region, to the concern of the US.

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Forgotten pioneer

Thirty years ago, India discovered the dreaded HIV virus had reached its shores when blood samples from six sex workers tested positive.

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Macron quits to clear way for French presidential bid

French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron resigns from the government ahead of an expected centrist bid for the presidency in next year's election.

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Burger tribute for Russian protest artist Pavlensky

St Petersburg fast-food outlet creates special buns to honour Red Square protest artist.

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'Gorillas over people'

Uganda's government is being accused of caring more about gorilla tourism than Batwa pygmies, write Tommy Trenchard and Aurelie Marrier d'Unienville.

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Austria road works unearth mammoth discovery

Ground beneath a new highway reveals tusks thought to be a million years old.

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TTIP in further doubt as Hollande questions timing

The TTIP trade deal is dealt another blow as French President Francois Hollande casts doubt on when an agreement will be reached.

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Pantomime farce?

In a marathon political chess game Spain's acting Prime Minister Rajoy looks set to fail again to form a government, James Badcock reports.

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Drone captures stunning view of Uluru

One of Australia's best-known landmarks, Uluru, has been filmed from a new perspective.

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California closes legal loophole after Stanford assault

California legislators close a loophole in sexual assault cases allowing for more lenient sentences where no force is used, after a high-profile Stanford case.

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Jumpy Americans

Travellers fled Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday in the latest case of panic at US airports. Are people getting jumpier about attacks?

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Topless Marianne remark by PM Manuel Valls stirs French row

Prime Minister Manuel Valls angers political rivals by invoking the symbol of the French republic, Marianne, in the row over "burkini" beach bans.

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Apple should repay Ireland €13bn, European Commission rules

Ireland should recover up to €13bn (£11bn) from Apple in back taxes, the European Commission rules.

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US Election: Battleground state Ohio voters share their views

The BBC's Nick Bryant speaks to voters in Ohio, one of nine key US battleground states in the US presidential election.

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Mel Brooks leads tributes to Gene Wilder

Actor and director Mel Brooks leads an outpouring of tributes from entertainment figures to actor Gene Wilder, who has died aged 83.

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Aboriginal mum posts daughter's 'whiteface' photos

An Aboriginal mother has posted photos of her daughter dressed in 'whiteface' to highlight the "double standards" inflaming racial debates in Australia.

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Migrant crisis: 'They couldn't wait ... they threw themselves into the water'

Laura Lanuza, from charity Proactiva Open Arms, describes the scene as thousands of migrants were rescued from boats near the Libyan coast.

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Ticket to ride

The Facebook group where passengers cast a humorous eye on the behaviour of tram conductors.

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New Zealand police investigate theft of 500 cows

New Zealand police are investigating reports that 500 cows have been stolen from a dairy farm in Canterbury, possibly in several stages.

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Chinese embassy blast: Car bomb attack in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

A car driven by a suicide bomber explodes after ramming the gates of the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, officials say.

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Blast at Chinese embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

A car explodes after ramming the gates of the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, with at least one person killed, reports say.

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Blast near Chinese embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

An explosion is reported close to the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, but casualties are still unclear.

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Kim Dotcom wins right to livestream extradition appeal

A New Zealand judge allows internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom to livestream his appeal against extradition to the US on YouTube.

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Yemen hit by suicide bombing 'carnage' in Aden

At least 60 people are now known to have been killed in Yemen by a suicide bomber, who drove a car into a military building in the city of Aden.

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Mexico federal police chief Galindo fired over Michoacan ranch killings

Mexico's federal police chief, Enrique Galindo, has been sacked following allegations police killed at least 22 suspected members of a drugs cartel.

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Nigeria crisis: The children who know only hunger

Aid agencies are warning of a growing humanitarian crisis in north-eastern Nigeria, where more than two million people have been displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency.

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Thousands of migrants rescued off Libya

About 6,500 migrants are rescued in a series of 40 co-ordinated operations off the coast of Libya, the Italian coast guard says.

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A look back at actor Gene Wilder's life

The BBC's Nick Higham looks back at the career of actor Gene Wilder, who has died at the age of 83.

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Apple facing record bill for Irish tax

Apple could be ordered to pay billions of euros in back taxes in the Republic of Ireland under a European Union ruling expected on Tuesday.

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US rapper Rhymefest invites Donald Trump to Chicago

US rapper and activist Che "Rhymefest" Smith invites Donald Trump to Chicago to counter the Republican presidential nominee's bleak picture of the city.

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Back to the tents?

Pakistan has told all three million Afghan refugees within its borders to leave - causing chaos on its borders, the BBC's M Ilyas Khan reports.

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Gene Wilder death: Star of Willy Wonka dies aged 83

US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his namesake role in Willy Wonka the Chocolate Factory, dies aged 83, his family confirms.

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Dubai ruler's spot check finds empty desks

Red faces in the Dubai civil service as Sheikh Mohammed's early-morning tour finds nobody at work.

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Early human ancestor Lucy 'died falling out of a tree'

New evidence suggests that the famous fossilised human ancestor dubbed 'Lucy' by scientists may have died falling from a great height - probably from a tree.

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Bourne's 3D conversion sends Chinese heads spinning

Chinese audiences are complaining that a 3D version of the latest Bourne movie is causing headaches and nausea.

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John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman denied parole again

John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman is denied parole for a ninth time because of the "premeditated and celebrity seeking nature of the crime".

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Bono and Africa's richest man visit Nigeria camp

Bono and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, have visited a camp of 2.3 million displaced people in north-east Nigeria.

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German plan to force mums to name lovers in paternity cases

Germany's justice ministry drafts a law requiring mothers in paternity disputes to reveal who they slept with when their child was conceived.

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Italy earthquake: Drone reveals church interior

Drone footage from Italian firefighters shows the devastation in Accumoli, one of the towns hit by the earthquake on 24 August which left at least 290 dead.

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Pretoria Girls High racism protest backed by SA minister

A South African minister throws his support behind protesting female students in a row over an alleged racist hair policy at a prestigious high school.

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Clinton aide splits from disgraced husband

Hillary Clinton's personal aide, Huma Abedin, says she is separating from her husband, disgraced former politician Anthony Weiner, amid a new sexting scandal.

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EpiPen maker to sell cheaper generic version

The maker of the EpiPen allergy drug will start selling a generic version in the wake of criticism about steep price increases.

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China launches own aircraft engine-maker to rival the West

China launches its first aircraft-engine manufacturer in an attempt to wean itself off Western suppliers and become a global aviation power.

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Sri Lankan teenager held over hacking of president's website

A Sri Lankan schoolboy is arrested for allegedly hacking the website of President Maithripala Sirisena, police say.

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Man arrested in China 'Ripper' case

A man has admitted to the rape and murder of 11 victims in northern China over more than a decade, officials say.

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Brussels crime lab fire: Blaze 'was started to destroy evidence'

Attackers ram a car through the gates of a Brussels crime laboratory before starting a fire to try and destroy forensic evidence, prosecutors say.

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Reindeer killed in Norway lightning storm

More than 300 reindeer have been killed in a lightning storm on a mountain plateau in Norway.

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Iran rolls out domestic internet

Iran says it has launched the first phase of "national internet" designed to replace the current system.

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Italy earthquake: Wodden houses planned for survivors

Italy plans to build simple, wooden chalet-style huts within three months for the 2,500 people displaced by the 24 August earthquake.

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Brazil's Dilma Rousseff defends record at impeachment trial

Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff defends her record before the impeachment trial in the Senate and denounces efforts to remove her as a "coup".

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Yemen suicide attack clamed by IS 'kills dozens' in Aden

So-called Islamic State says it carried out a suicide car bombing on a military facility in the Yemeni city of Aden, which doctors say killed at least 60.

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MTV Video Music Awards 2016: Beyonce dominates

Beyonce was the big winner at Sunday's MTV VMAs in New York, scooping seven awards including the prestigious Video of the Year prize.

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Chinese 'Jack the Ripper' serial killer caught

A man alleged to have killed and raped 11 women and girls over more than a decade is caught by police in northern China.

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Syria war: US warns over Turkish-Kurdish violence

The US says fighting between Turkey, pro-Turkish rebels and Kurdish-aligned forces in northern Syria is "unacceptable" and must stop.

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Beyonce dominates MTV awards

Beyonce was the big winner at last night's MTV VMAs in New York.

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Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to testify at impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of Brazil's Dilma Rousseff reaches a dramatic point later, with the suspended president due to defend herself in the Senate.

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Tonga skate ramp steers youth away from crime

An American family in Tonga sets up the kingdom's first skateboard ramp to help address youth issues on the islands.

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Ukraine moves Roma families amid village's rage at murder

Ukraine moves dozens of Roma (Gypsies) out of a village after ethnic Ukrainians attack their homes following the discovery of a girl's body.

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Brussels crime lab fire: Five held over blaze 'started to destroy evidence'

Five people are arrested over a fire at crime laboratories in Brussels that officials believe may have been started to destroy forensic evidence.

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LAX Airport evacuated after 'loud noises' spark alert

Los Angeles International Airport was evacuated after reports of a shooter inside a terminal - but police later said it was a false alarm due to "loud noises" not gunfire.

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Brussels crime lab fire: Likely purpose 'was to destroy evidence'

A large fire at crime laboratories in Brussels was probably started to destroy forensic evidence, the prosecutor's office says.

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Zika virus: Singapore confirms 41 locally transmitted cases

Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of the Zika virus in people who had not travelled to Zika-affected areas, meaning the virus has spread locally.

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Yemen suicide attack 'kills dozens' in Aden

A suicide bomb attack on a military facility in the southern Yemen city of Aden kills at least 40 people, officials say.

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Calais chief wants new migrant border deal with UK

Migrants in Calais seeking asylum in the UK should be able to lodge their claim in France and not have to wait until they reach British soil, the region's president says.

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Brussels explosion: Bomb blast hits crime laboratory

A bomb explodes in the middle of the night outside a Brussels crime laboratory, causing "significant" damage but no casualties, Belgian media report.

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Bomb blast at Brussels police building

A bomb has exploded outside the Brussels Criminology Institute, without causing casualties, Belgian media report.

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Definitive ceasefire takes effect in Colombia after 52 years

A ceasefire has come into effect in Colombia between the main leftist rebel group and the government, ending one of the world's longest insurgencies.

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Australian aid worker Kerry Wilson freed in Afghanistan

Aid worker Kerry Jane Wilson who was abducted earlier April in Afghanistan has now been freed, says Australia's foreign minister.

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Heavy casualties as Libyan forces advance on IS in Sirte

At least 34 fighters loyal to Libya's unity government are killed as militia push into the last areas of the coastal city of Sirte held by so-called Islamic State.

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Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel dies at 66 of heart attack

Legendary Mexican singer Juan Gabriel dies aged 66 of a heart attack in California, just days after performing at the prestigious Los Angeles Forum.

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High-energy worship

Twice a week, Muslims from the North Caucasus region of Russia pray using a unique group movement. BBC Pop Up asked them what Zikr means to them.

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Calais chief wants migrant deal with UK

The president of the French region that includes Calais port suggests that those seeking asylum in the UK should be able to lodge their claim in France.

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Ticket to ride

The Facebook group where passengers cast a humorous eye on the behaviour of tram conductors.

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Uzbek President Islam Karimov in hospital

Islam Karimov - president of Uzbekistan since 1991 - has been taken to hospital, the government says, amid rumours that he is seriously ill.

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Man 'put acid' in Australian sex club lubricant

A 62-year-old man is arrested after allegedly filling a lubricant dispenser with hydrochloric acid at a gay club in Sydney.

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Kazakhstan's 'Game of Thrones' to launch

Kazakhstan is preparing to launch its own version of the popular TV series Game of Thrones.

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The displaced Nigerians facing death from hunger

Aid agencies are warning of a growing humanitarian crisis in north-eastern Nigeria, where more than two million people have been displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency.

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Migrant crisis: How to stay sane in a refugee camp

A camp psychologist at the Kara Tepe refugee camp in Greece explains how refugees there take care of their mental health.

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Colombia Farc rebels announce definitive ceasefire

The main leftist rebel group in Colombia, the Farc, announces a definitive ceasefire from midnight, ending one of the world's longest insurgencies.

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'Bare branches'

Xiong Jigen, 43, is one of many men inside China's remote "bachelor village', where bad roads and few women make it hard to find a wife.

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Iraq asks Saudi Arabia to remove ambassador

The Iraqi government asks for the Saudi ambassador to Baghdad to be replaced over comments he made about Iran's involvement in Iraq.

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Nasa ends year-long Mars simulation on Hawaii

A team of six people complete a Nasa-funded Mars simulation in Hawaii, after living in a dome in near isolation for a year.

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Colombian rebels announce ceasefire

The main leftist rebel group in Colombia, the Farc, announces a ceasefire to take effect from midnight local time (05:00 GMT Monday).

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Brexit may send EU 'down the drain' - German vice chancellor

Germany's vice-chancellor Sigmar Gabriel says the EU could go "down the drain" if Brexit is handled badly and that the UK cannot keep the "nice things" without any responsibility.

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Paris restaurant 'refuses to serve Muslim women'

A video showing a French restaurateur apparently calling all Muslims terrorists and refusing to serve two Muslim women sparks anger and calls for protests.

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Iran arrests nuclear deal negotiator on spying charge

Iranian authorities say they arrested a man on suspicion of spying during the landmark nuclear deal negotiations with the West.

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Swedes urged to deposit 41m invalid banknotes

Millions of old Swedish banknotes are still in circulation despite a looming deadline to deposit them.

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Making waves

Iranians bemused by Hollywood-style video in which a US invasion force is destroyed by patriotic fervour.

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Inside a Philippines prison drugs raid

The BBC witnesses a prison raid in one of Manila's biggest jails - the latest offensive in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

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Germany's Sigmar Gabriel defends middle finger gesture

Germany's economy minister and vice-chancellor has defended flicking the middle finger to a group of right-wing protesters earlier this month.

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Venezuela opposition leader Daniel Ceballos sent to prison again

A prominent opposition leader in Venezuela, Daniel Ceballos, is sent back to prison for allegedly planning political acts of violence.

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Syria war: Turkey kills 25 people in latest round of air strikes

Turkey says it has killed 25 militants near Jarablus in Syria, while a monitoring group reports 35 civilian deaths in same area.

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Passengers post pictures of plane's engine 'blown apart'

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Orlando in Florida had to make an emergency landing after a major problem with one of its two engines.

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Syrian war: Turkey 'kills at least 35 civilians' in strikes

At least 35 civilians are killed in Syria by Turkish shelling and air strikes, monitoring group says.

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Cars stranded in flooded underpass in Turkey capital

Dozens of motorists are stranded when heavy rain flooded an underpass in the Turkish capital of Ankara.

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Philippines: IS-linked Maute group frees militants in prison raid

Muslim extremists supporting the so-called Islamic State (IS) free at least eight fellow militants and 15 other inmates in violent prison raid.

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Europe migrant crisis: Germany expects 'up to 300,000' this year

Germany expects up to 300,000 migrants to arrive in the country, according to the head of Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.

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Italy earthquake: Museums to donate Sunday revenue to quake relief

Sunday's proceeds from state museums across Italy are to be donated to relief work in the earthquake zone as the country rallies around those affected.

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Solo pilot, 18, completes around-the-world flight

Australian teenager Lachlan Smart has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft.

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Ex-rugby man foils robbers with mug

A 78-year-old former England rugby player foils a robbery attempt by three men, chasing them out of his house in Malta armed only with a mug of tea.

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Police in Spain dismantle 'illegal Chinese immigration ring'

Police in Spain say they have dismantled a nationwide network that illegally regularised the working status of Chinese immigrants.

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US elections: Trump details plans to track illegal immigrants

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he will develop a "tracking system" to remove illegal immigrants who outstay their visas.

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Mariachi's holiday snaps with a message

Karim Hauser's Instagram account, 'Mariachi in transit' sees him place himself as a mariachi in unexpected settings.

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Born a refugee: Syria's war babies

More than 300,000 babies have been born as refugees since the start of the Syrian civil war.

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First Turkish death in Syrian campaign

Turkey suffers its first loss of life in an intensifying campaign in northern Syria, when a soldier is killed in a Kurdish attack on a tank unit.

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Colombia peace deal: Farc to announce ceasefire on Sunday

The main leftist rebel group in Colombia, the Farc, is set to announce a ceasefire at midnight on Sunday after a peace deal with the government.

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Suspected rebels kill eight soldiers in ambush in Paraguay

Eight soldiers are killed in an ambush in northern Paraguay in an attack blamed on a Marxist rebel group.

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C-section blues

New mother's vivid Facebook post on the shaming culture involved with Caesarean births goes viral.

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American Football player Kaepernick refuses to stand for anthem

American Football player Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for the national anthem at a game in protest against what he sees as racial injustice.

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Canadians switched at birth in second case at hospital

Two men in a remote indigenous community in Canada find out they were switched at birth in a government-run hospital 41 years ago.

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North Carolina transgender students win toilet access ruling

The University of North Carolina must allow transgender students and staff to use toilets that match their gender identity, a judge rules.

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Rebels kill seven soldiers in an ambush in Paraguay

A Paraguayan rebel group is suspected of killing seven soldiers in an attack in the north of the country.

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Syrian war: Government regains Darayya after last rebels leave

The Syrian town of Darayya is back in government hands after the last rebels left under a deal to end a four-year siege.

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Maine Governor Paul LePage criticised for 'racist' remarks

Republican governor caps controversial 72 hours by saying people of colour are "the enemy" of his state.

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Facebook overhauls trending feature after bias claims

Social media giant Facebook makes its Trending feature more automated after criticism it was biased against conservative views.

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Juno probe makes close pass of Jupiter

The US space agency’s Juno probe makes its first close approach to Jupiter since going into orbit in July.

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China joins UN in condemning North Korea ballistic missile tests

China joins the 14 other members of the UN Security Council in strongly condemning North Korea's recent missile tests.

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Ukraine's new hottest holiday location?

Can Odessa become Ukraine's new hot tourism ticket?

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Turkey allows policewomen to wear Muslim headscarf

Turkey allows policewomen to wear the Islamic headscarf as part of their uniform.

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Syrian war: Barrel bombs kill 15 in Aleppo, reports say

Fifteen people have been killed in a barrel bomb attack in the Syrian city of Aleppo, a monitor says, amid a continuing push for a nationwide ceasefire.

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Ugly side

The deep divisions in Croatian football, between fans and the national federation, were exposed by an ugly incident at Euro 2016, as Guy Delauney reports.

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China school pollution reports 'wrong' - investigation

Investigators in China say they have found no evidence that pollution caused hundreds of school pupils to become sick, as suggested in dramatic TV reports earlier this year.

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Hallucinogen quest

Mawaan Rizwan travels to Rio to see if the ancient drug ayahuasca can make him feel more spiritual.

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Micronesia: Couple rescued from desert island after SOS spotted in sand

Seven-day search ends when giant SOS sign is seen by helicopter on beach of uninhabited island.

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Why is Darayya important?

The evacuation of rebels from the town of Darayya holds strategic and symbolic significance for the Syrian conflict.

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Making waves

Iranians bemused by Hollywood-style video in which a US invasion force is destroyed by patriotic fervour.

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Italy earthquake: Mass funeral for 34 victims

A mass funeral is held in Italy for 34 of the 284 people known to have died in the Italian earthquake on Wednesday.

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Donald Trump doctor admits writing health note in five minutes

Dr Harold Bornstein says he quickly wrote a letter saying Donald Trump would be the "healthiest individual ever" elected president so that the candidate "would be happy".

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High-energy worship

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Funerals held in Italy as search for survivors continues

Funerals for some of the victims of Wednesday's earthquake are being held in Italy, while rescuers continue the search for more survivors.

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Calais people-smugglers use tree to board lorries

Footage has been recorded by the BBC showing the extreme lengths a group of armed people-smugglers were prepared to go to to get migrants in Calais across the Channel to Kent.

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Bangladesh 'cafe attack planner killed' in police raid

Bangladesh security forces storm a hideout killing several militants including the suspected planner of a deadly cafe attack, police say.

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How is Halal changing the British high street?

London has just held the UK’s only Halal Food Festival. BBC News looks at how the so-called Muslim pound is changing the British high street.

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Bangladesh police storm militant hideout

Bangladesh police storm a hideout killing several militants including the suspected mastermind of a deadly cafe attack.

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Aleppo residents communicate with family

In Lebanon, Syrian refugee Fatima Tarasho communicates with her family in Aleppo through mobile messaging.

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Tunisia parliament approves unity government of Youssef Chahed

Tunisia's parliament votes by an overwhelming majority to approve a unity government led by prime minister-designate Youssef Chahed.

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Nazi prank taints Argentina German school

Boys from an Argentine German school are being made to visit a Holocaust museum after a brawl with Jewish students over Nazi symbols.

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Italy earthquake: Day of national mourning for victims

Italy begins a day of national mourning for the 278 people known to have died in Wednesday's powerful earthquake.

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Syrian war: US and Russia 'achieve clarity on path forward'

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov are closer to an agreement on Syria. following talks in Geneva.

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France 'burkini': Mayors urged to heed court's ruling

French mayors are warned they must heed a court ruling suspending a ban on the controversial full-body "burkini" swimsuit, as some say they will oppose it.

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Is Trump's pitch to black voters a lost cause?

For the first time, Donald Trump is making a direct pitch to African-American and Hispanic voters, but will it work?

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Who were the victims?

As hopes fade of finding more survivors of the devastating 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit central Italy, details emerge of the dead.

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Violence erupts in Zimbabwe after anti-Mugabe protest

Zimbabwe's riot police have fired tear gas and beaten up opposition protesters in central Harare.

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Canadian couple forced to live apart after 62 years

An elderly Canadian couple who have been married for 62 years are forced to live in separate care homes.

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Norway man rescued after climbing into public toilet

Firefighters are called out to rescue a 20-year-old man after he climbs into public toilet to retrieve a friend's phone.

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Czechs and Hungarians call for EU army amid security worries

The leaders of the Czech Republic and Hungary say a "joint European army" is needed to bolster security in the EU.

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Ex-rugby man foils robbers with mug

A 78-year-old former England rugby player foils a robbery attempt by three men, chasing them out of his house in Malta armed only with a mug of tea.

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US swimmer Lochte 'won't respond' to Brazil false claim charge

Ryan Lochte has no plans to publically respond despite Brazilian police charging him with making a false statement over a robbery, his lawyer says.

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Evacuation of Syrian city Darayya begins

The rebel-held city of Darayya is being evacuated by government forces after the last rebel fighters agreed to hand over their weapons and leave.

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No hiding

During her year of breast cancer, Sydney woman Alison Habbal occupied hours of nausea and exhaustion by planning for her post-sickness rebirth.

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Ultra marathon runner's reunion with stray dog

Their story had already captured hearts across the world - the marathon runner and the stray dog that stuck by his side through a gruelling desert race in China.

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Sarah Palin warns Donald Trump on deportation U-turn

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin warns Republican Donald Trump of "massive disappointment" if he backs down on his plan to deport undocumented immigrants.

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Man pulled from rubble

Man pulled from rubble in Accumoli nine hours after central Italy was hit by magnitude 6.2 earthquake.

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Indonesian man arrested as 650 pangolins found dead in freezers

Indonesian authorities seize the frozen bodies of more than 650 critically endangered pangolins and arrest a man.

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France burkini highest court suspends ban

France's highest administrative court suspends a ban on controversial full-body "burkini" swimsuits in a town on the Mediterranean coast.

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Ex-PM Stephen Harper quits Canada politics

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper resigns his seat in Parliament and departs from the Canadian political stage after more than 20 years.

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South Korea's new drive to boost flagging birth rate

Government hopes more fertility treatment funding will bring about a baby boom.

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French court suspends 'burkini' ban

France's top administrative court suspends the controversial "burkini ban" in the coastal town of Villeneuve-Loubet.

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Tear gas fired at anti-Mugabe protest

Police in Zimbabwe fire tear gas and water cannon at opposition supporters gathered for a protest march in the capital Harare.

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Darayya siege: Residents and fighters ready to evacuate Syrian town

Civilians and rebel fighters are expected to begin evacuating from the Syrian town of Darayya under a deal to end a government siege begun in 2012.

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Stanford sexual assault: Judge to stop hearing criminal cases

A judge criticised for giving a short jail term to a Stanford University student over sexual assault is to stop hearing criminal cases.

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Turkey PKK conflict: Cizre bomb kills 11 policemen

A car bomb explodes hits a police checkpoint in Cizre, south-east Turkey, killing 11 policemen and wounding 78, reports say.

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China jaywalkers given instant road safety lesson

Jaywalkers in a Chinese city are taken to a classroom and taught about traffic rules.

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Syria Darayya: Deal reached to evacuate besieged town

A deal is reached to evacuate civilians and rebel fighters from the Syrian town of Darayya, which has been under government siege since 2012.

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Why India's two medal Olympic success is significant

The world's second most populous nation sent more than a hundred athletes to the Games but only two of them won medals, a silver and a bronze.

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Hiker describes 30-day ordeal lost in NZ mountains

Czech hiker, Pavlina Pizova, who went missing a month ago in the snowy mountains of New Zealand has described the "harrowing" ordeal in which her partner died.

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Nic Naitanui calls for education after child's blackface tribute

An Australian footballer calls for better race education, saying a controversial photo of a boy in blackface as a tribute to him "hurts my heart".

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Top South Korea executive found dead

The vice chairman of South Korea's Lotte conglomerate is found dead just hours before being questioned over corruption allegations.

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Endurance test

The BBC looks at the future of Ethiopian silver medallist Feyisa Lilesa after his daring anti-government protest at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Turkey PKK conflict: Eight police killed in Cizre bomb

A car bomb explodes hits a police checkpoint in Cizre, south-east Turkey, killing eight policemen and wounding more than 45, reports say.

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Czech hiker describes 'harrowing' 30-day ordeal in NZ

A Czech hiker who went missing a month ago in the snowy mountains of New Zealand describes the "harrowing" 30-day ordeal in which her partner died.

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Blast hits police building in Cizre, Turkey

A car bomb explodes outside a police building in Cizre, south-east Turkey, with casualties feared, reports say.

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Netflix jokes about N Korean imitator Manbang in Twitter bio

Netflix US takes a light-hearted swipe at North Korea's recent venture into the video-streaming industry, in its Twitter biography.

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Bolivia minister killed by protesting miners

Bolivian authorities say the deputy interior minister has been kidnapped and killed by striking miners.

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Somalia attack: Gunman storm beach restaurant in Mogadishu

At least seven people are killed in a bomb and gun attack on a beach restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

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Brazil police charge Lochte over robbery claim

Brazil police charge US swimmer Ryan Lochte with making a false statement about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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Italy quake: Emergency declared as hopes for more survivors fade

Italy declares a state of emergency in the regions worst hit by Wednesday's earthquake as hopes of finding more survivors fade.

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Inside Manila's drug war: Female assassin's story

A violent crackdown on illegal drugs in the Philippines has left more than 1,900 people dead. The BBC spoke to two people in the middle of the drug war.

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Race row

Hungarian personalities have been handing back their state honours in protest at the award of a medal to a controversial journalist.

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C-section blues

New mother's vivid Facebook post on the shaming culture involved with Caesarean births goes viral.

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Chat choices

As chat apps achieve colossal valuations and more keep coming onto the market, are we reaching chat saturation point?

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Meet Egypt's first female bodyguard

In Egypt, Hind Wajih Othman has entered a profession usually perceived as male-dominated, qualifying as the country's first female bodyguard.

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Italy quake: The ancient village destroyed

Damian Grammaticas reports from an ancient village that has been all but destroyed by the earthquake which hit central Italy on Wednesday.

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Brazil court summons Lochte to give evidence over robbery claim

Police in Brazil say they want prosecutors to charge US swimmer Ryan Lochte over his claim to have been robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics.

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Close-up: 98 aftershocks in 36 hours

How 98 aftershocks rocked devastated areas of central Italy in the first 36 hours after the earthquake.

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Syria chemical attack: Family recounts 2013 horrors

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville speaks to the surviving members of a family caught up in Ghouta's 2013 chemical attack which left hundreds of Syrians dead.

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US Navy vessel fires warning shots at Iran boat

The Pentagon says a US Navy vessel fired three warning shots when an Iranian military boat approached it head-on in the Gulf.

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Lawnmower prompts Northern Lights alert

A lawnmower has been blamed for wrongly triggering sensors that predict when the Northern Lights will be visible in the UK.

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Crossbow used in triple murder in Canada

Three people have been killed in Toronto, with one of the fatalities believed to be caused by a crossbow, say police.

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Syria Daraya: Deal reached to evacuate besieged town

A deal is reached to evacuate civilians and rebel fighters from the Syrian town of Daraya, near the capital Damascus, following a long government siege.

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Colombians welcome Farc peace agreement deal

After more than three years of peace talks in Cuba, the Colombian Government and the left wing guerrilla group, the FARC, have reached a final peace deal.

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Three dead in street attack in Canada

Three people are dead after being attacked on a Toronto street, with a crossbow found nearby, say police.

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Exclusive footage shows retaken IS stronghold Jarablus

Exclusive footage shows the offensive in which Syrian rebels, backed by Turkey, retook the border town of Jarablus from so-called Islamic State.

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Indian man carries dead wife's body for 12km

An impoverished man in India carries his wife's body for 12km after the hospital where she died allegedly failed to provide a vehicle to transport her body.

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Storm threats to Florida and Gulf Coast

A tropical system brewing in the Caribbean could strengthen into a hurricane before hitting Florida and the Gulf Coast in the coming days.

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Tiny tribute

A tiny marsupial lion, extinct for at least 18 million years, is named after Sir David Attenborough after fossilised remains are found in remote Australia.

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Donkeys and dogs

Pyongyang's Central Zoo, home to elephants, turtles and a surprisingly large variety of dogs, re-opened its doors after some two years of renovations.

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Bad weather takes toll on French wine production

French wine production is likely to be 10% lower this year than in 2015 because of a spring frost and a heatwave now.

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'We don't care'

Canada's largest annual fair installs gender-neutral toilets with new signs that read "we don't care".

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Italy earthquake: Aftershocks hamper rescue efforts

Hundreds of aftershocks rock areas of central Italy devastated by an earthquake that left more than 240 people dead, hampering rescuers.

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US election: Trump calls Hillary Clinton a 'bigot'

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump accuses Democratic rival Hillary Clinton of being a "bigot" in his latest appeal to minority voters.

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Children pulled from Italian earthquake rubble alive

Footage shows children being pulled from Italian earthquake rubble alive

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US urges action over 'Syrian chemical attacks'

The US leads calls for "strong and swift action" after a UN investigation concludes that the Syrian government used chlorine gas against its own people

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Turkey warns Syrian Kurds to withdraw east of Euphrates

Turkey threatens further intervention in northern Syria unless Kurdish-led forces withdraw east of the River Euphrates within a week.

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WhatsApp to give Facebook more data

WhatsApp changes its privacy policy so that businesses can send messages to people using the service.

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Shanghai mulls removing English from street signs

Highways agency says getting rid of English and pinyin would make more space for Chinese characters.

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'I was fined for wearing hijab on beach' in Cannes

Siam, 34, was recently fined by police on the beach in Cannes for wearing leggings, a tunic and a headscarf.

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Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work

A Chicago court accepts that artist Peter Doig did not paint a landscape, valued at $10m (£7.6m) when it was believed to be by him.

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Czech hiker found after a month in New Zealand mountain hut

A missing Czech hiker is found sheltering in a remote mountain hut in New Zealand, telling police her partner fell to his death a month ago.

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US keeper suspended for 'cowards' comment

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo is suspended for six months for describing Olympic opponents Sweden as "a bunch of cowards".

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Orlando club shooting: Survivors' medical bills waived

Hospitals in Orlando say they will not charge for treatment provided to survivors of the Pulse nightclub massacre in which 49 people were killed.

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How Americans responded to Nigel Farage

Outgoing UKIP leader Nigel Farage addressed supporters of US presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Mississippi.

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Italy earthquake: Death toll reaches 247 amid rescue efforts

The death toll in the Italian earthquake rises to 247 as rescuers continue efforts to find survivors in the rubble of Amatrice and nearby small towns.

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Pokemon Go-playing driver kills woman in Japan

A driver playing Pokemon Go while behind the wheel in Japan is arrested after hitting two women, killing one of them, say police.

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Ghostbusters star target of cyber-attack

Intimate images of Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones and racist photos appear on her website after it was targeted in a cyber-attack.

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Italy earthquake: Search for survivors as death toll tops 240

Thousands of rescuers search through the night for survivors of Wednesday's earthquake in central Italy as the death toll climbs to more than 240.

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Self-driving taxi trial kicks off in Singapore

As the industry races to make driverless cars viable, a small fleet of computer-driven taxis are taking passengers in Singapore.

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Maldives president faces 'removal plot', BBC learns

The president of the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen, faces an impending challenge to his increasingly shaky rule in the island nation, sources tell the BBC.

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India unveils plans to ban surrogacy

The Indian government unveils a draft law which would ban commercial surrogacy, in an attempt to regulate the industry.

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Kabul raid: Seven students among 13 dead in university attack

Thirteen people including seven students died in an attack by gunmen on the American University in the Afghan capital Kabul, police say.

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Kabul raid: Security forces shoot dead university attackers

Afghan police shoot dead two gunmen whose attack on the American University in Kabul killed at least one person and injured more than 20.

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Fruit smugglers 'upgrade' Russian border road

Route on the Russian-Belarusian border is secretly upgraded by fruit smugglers.

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Italy earthquake: Search for survivors as death toll tops 160

Thousands of rescuers search through the night for survivors following Wednesday's deadly earthquake in a mountainous area of central Italy.

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The scene as a survivor is pulled from the rubble in Amatrice - James Reynolds reports

The BBC's James Reynolds finds rescue workers in the quake-hit Italian town of Amatrice pulling a survivor from the rubble.

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Crying game

Japanese companies are paying for employees to attend "crying workshops".

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Ghost town

The largest town that Boko Haram ever controlled still lies in ruins, frozen in time nearly 18 months after Nigeria's military recaptured it, writes the BBC's Martin Patience.

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Austrian tragedy

A year after 71 people suffocated in the back of an airless lorry on its way to Austria, Bethany Bell and Nick Thorpe retrace the journey and ask what went wrong.

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No laughing matter

Pedro Almodovar on why his 20th film is his most serious yet.

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China unveils 2020 Mars mission probe and rover

China gives the world a first glimpse of the space probe and rover it plans to use in its first mission to Mars in 2020.

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Campaigning firms

A look at the growing number of businesses who are trying to make a positive difference to society by speaking out on societal or political issues, and their reasons for doing so.

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Lights, camera, tsunami

A slick music video in which a US invasion force is destroyed by a patriotic tsunami has upset Iranian conservatives.

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Sleep your way to the top

Successful bosses often boast of how little they sleep, but is sleeping more better for your career?

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Tornadoes tear down buildings and cut power in Indiana

At least two tornadoes strike the US state of Indiana, damaging buildings, destroying a Starbucks cafe and cutting power to thousands.

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Earthquake causes houses to crash down hillside in Italy village

In Pescara del Tronto, all the houses have collapsed so that the village no longer exists. Damian Grammaticas reports.

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Pulled from the wreckage of her convent in Amarice

At least 120 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Face transplant patient: 'Now I have hope'

Patrick Hardison, the volunteer fireman who underwent the world's most extensive face transplant, on his new-found hope.

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Colombia and Farc rebels reach historic peace agreement

Colombia's government and the Farc rebel group reach a historic peace agreement after nearly four years of negotiations.

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Protests over huge N Dakota oil pipeline

Dozens of protesters gather in Washington DC to express their fears about a huge oil pipeline which will cross four states in the US Midwest.

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Kabul raid: Security forces hunt university attackers

Security forces search the American University in Kabul for militants following an attack in the Afghan capital which killed one and saw students trapped inside.

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Colombia and Farc 'putting final touches' on peace accord

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos is expected to announce later on Wednesday a final peace agreement with the country's largest rebel, the Farc.

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Fish killer closes Yellowstone River

Montana officials indefinitely close the Yellowstone River over concerns of a deadly parasite that has killed off thousands of fish.

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Kabul attack: Gunmen target American University

Militants attack the American University in the Afghan capital, Kabul, with at least one dead and fearful students hiding inside.

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Italy earthquake: Death toll rises to at least 120

At least 120 people have been killed and more than 360 injured in a 6.2-magnitude quake in central Italy, PM Matteo Renzi says.

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Ghost weddings

The alleged murder of two women in China, reportedly so their bodies could be used in ghost weddings, shines a light on an ancient and enduring Chinese ritual.

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IS conflict: Turkey-backed Syrian rebels 'take Jarablus'

Syrian rebels, backed by Turkish forces, say they have taken control of the Syrian town of Jarablus from jihadists of so-called Islamic State.

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Ukraine military parade marks 25 years of independence

Ukraine is marking 25 years of independence from the Soviet Union with a huge military parade through Kiev, the celebrations are poignant amid current tensions with Russia.

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Danish MPs to visit Australia's detention centre on Nauru

A parliamentary delegation from Demark will visit Australia's offshore detention centre on Nauru to find out if the controversial immigration policy could be rolled out in Europe.

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Kabul attack: Gunfire and blast rock American University

Gunfire and an explosion have been heard at the American University in Kabul, Afghanistan, with gunmen suspected of launching an attack.

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'Terrible to see 'burkini' confrontation'

Mathilde Cousin describes what happened on a Nice beach when French police appeared to make a woman remove clothing under a "burkini ban".

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Nice deputy mayor: Police right to fine Muslim woman on beach

Rudy Salles says police were right to fine a Muslim woman on the Promenade des Anglais for wearing the full body swimsuit.

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Canada's Mounties allow women in uniform to wear hijabs

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, known as the Mounties, plans to allow women to wear hijabs as part of their iconic uniforms.

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Vietnam woman 'cuts off limbs for insurance payout'

A Vietnamese woman admits to paying for her left hand and foot to be severed in order to defraud her insurance company, police say.

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Turkey sends tanks into northern Syria

Turkey sends tanks across the Syrian border after bombarding positions held by so-called Islamic State, in an operation also aimed at deterring Kurdish fighters.

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Child who dreams of human pyramids

Dahi Handi one of India's most spectacular festivals that involves making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot filled with yoghurt suspended high in the sky.

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France 'burkini ban': Images of police on beach fuel debate

Images of French police appearing to fine a woman on a beach in Nice fuel the debate over a controversial "burkini ban".

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Earthquake in central Italy leaves dozens dead

At least 60 people are killed in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in central Italy, Italian media say, with rescuers searching rubble for survivors.

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US has 'strong record of support' for Turkey

US Ambassador to Turkey John Bass tells the BBC's Mark Lowen that Turkey has a "strong and robust" relationship with the US and the European Union.

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Nose-picking ban for Philippines police

New directive also tells police in Manila not to scratch any part of their bodies.

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Myanmar earthquake: One dead and temples damaged

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes central Myanmar, damaging ancient temples and leaving at least one person dead.

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Airlander 10: Longest aircraft damaged during flight

The world's largest aircraft - the Airlander 10 - is damaged when it takes a nosedive on landing during its second test flight.

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Myanmar hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at a depth of 84km, the US Geological Survey says.

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In the heart of earthquake-hit Amatrice in Italy

The BBC's James Reynolds reports from Amatrice, which has been one of the worst areas affected by an earthquake in central Italy.

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Turkish tanks roll into northern Syria

Turkish tanks have crossed into Syria as part of Turkey's military operation to drive militants from so-called Islamic State, out of northern Syria.

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China jaywalkers given instant road safety lesson

Jaywalkers in a Chinese city are taken to a classroom and taught about traffic rules.

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Donkeys and dogs

Pyongyang's Central Zoo, home to elephants, turtles and a surprisingly large variety of dogs, re-opened its doors after some two years of renovations.

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Syrian conjoined twins 'die awaiting transfer abroad'

One-month-old conjoined twins who were evacuated from a besieged rebel-held suburb of Syria's capital Damascus have died, a medical charity says.

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Earthquake leaves at least 37 dead in central Italy

At least 37 people are dead and 150 missing as rescuers search for survivors from a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in central Italy.

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Switching allegiances

In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene ponders whether it matters that Olympians have switched nationalities.

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Syria Jarablus: Turkish tanks roll into northern Syria

A dozen Turkish tanks roll across the Syrian border after a heavy bombardment of positions held by so-called Islamic State.

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Backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung stabbed to death at Australian hostel

A 21-year-old Derbyshire woman dies after she was attacked with a knife at an Australian backpackers' hostel.

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Dreams and despair in the desert: Africa's new gold rush

The world's newest gold rush is under way in the West African country of Mauritania as thousands rush into the Sahara hoping to strike it rich.

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Earthquake leaves at least 13 dead in central Italy

At least people 13 die and others are trapped under rubble as a magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes central Italy, officials say.

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Into the lion's den?

As US Vice-President Joe Biden arrives in the Turkish capital, how do relations between the two countries stand?

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UK woman stabbed to death at Australian backpackers' hostel

A 21-year-old British woman dies after she was attacked with a knife at an Australian backpackers' hostel, with police investigating whether it is linked to extremism.

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Female gaze

Indian woman takes on the trolls after writing in defence of the female gaze.

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Syria Jarablus: Turkey pounds IS positions ahead of ground operation

A ferocious bombardment of so-called Islamic State positions marks the start of a Turkish offensive to drive the militants away from the Syrian border.

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Gaza's last tiger to leave for new home in South Africa

Gaza's last tiger Laziz is leaving for a new home and life in a South African sanctuary.

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Earthquake leaves at least six dead in central Italy

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck central Italy, leaving at least six dead and others trapped under rubble, officials say.

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Hundreds of thousands of dead fish wash up in New Jersey

Hundreds of thousands of fish, commonly known as peanut bunker fish, have washed up dead in a New Jersey creek.

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Turkey begins anti-IS campaign in Syria

The Turkish military has launched an operation to clear a Syrian border town of so-called Islamic State (IS) militants, officials say.

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UK woman stabbed to death in Australia

A 21-year-old British woman dies after she was attacked with a knife in front of 30 people at an Australian backpacker hostel.

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Earthquake strikes central Italy

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, south of the city of Perugia, the US Geological Survey says, with the shock also felt in Rome.

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Russian hackers 'targeted New York Times'

The FBI is investigating whether Russian hackers have carried out a series of cyber attacks on the New York Times, officials tell US media.

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Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work

A Chicago court accepts that artist Peter Doig did not paint a landscape, valued at $10m (£7.6m) when it was believed to be by him.

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HIV effort let down by test shortages, says WHO

A shortage of HIV testing could undermine global efforts to diagnose and treat people with the infection, warn experts from the World Health Organization.

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North Korea submarine fires ballistic missile

North Korea has fired a submarine-based ballistic missile, the US and South Korea report, which flew for 500km (300 miles).

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North Korea 'fires missile from submarine'

North Korea has fired a submarine-based ballistic missile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency says.

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Project connects Moscow pensioners to students abroad

A new initiative will connect elderly Muscovites to students around the world for language teaching.

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Louisiana floods: Obama 'heartbroken' after tour

President Barack Obama tours the flood-ravaged areas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he vowed to help residents rebuild in the coming months.

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Zika virus: Florida announces five new cases

Florida's governor announces five new cases of Zika, including one in the Tampa Bay area, 265 miles (425 km) north of Miami.

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Who said Japan's politicians were boring?

Japan's establishment shakes off its grey reputation, with rapping and underpants - and even the PM lightens up by dressing as Super Mario.

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South Sudan conflict: Riek Machar in Khartoum for 'medical treatment'

Riek Machar, who was sacked as South Sudan's vice-president last month, is in Sudan to receive "urgent medical attention", state media report.

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Rivalry itch

Team GB's spectacular Olympic success leaves France feeling both admiration and envy, as Hugh Schofield reports from Paris.

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Turkey evacuates town amid anti-IS Syria campaign

Turkey evacuated Karkamis near Syria, as it prepares an offensive against so-called Islamic State holding Jarablus.

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Risking lives?

Wikileaks has been criticised for not doing enough to screen sensitive information found in documents released via the site.

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Solar power 'key to peace' in Rio favela

Why Belgian entrepreneur Pol Dhuyvetter is helping a Rio favela to produce all its own power using solar panels.

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Harambe the gorilla: Cincinnati Zoo deletes Twitter account

An Ohio zoo where a gorilla was shot and killed deletes its Twitter account following constant online harassment about the animal's death.

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Muslim Frenchwoman 'fined for veil on Cannes beach'

A Frenchwoman said she was fined for wearing a hair-covering veil on the beach in Cannes, after the mayor imposed a controversial ban on 'burkinis'.

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Rio Paralympics 2016: Russian doping ban 'cynical', says PM

Russia's PM Dmitry Medvedev says the decision to uphold a blanket doping ban on Russia's Paralympians is "cynical".

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Philippines war on drugs: '1,900 killed' amid crackdown

About 1,900 people in the Philippines have been killed during an illegal drugs crackdown since Rodrigo Duterte became president, the police chief says.

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Peru investigates 'police death squad' after killings

Prosecutors in Peru investigate allegations that a group of rogue police officers killed civilians and passed them off as dangerous criminals to secure promotions.

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IS conflict: UN warns of 'huge impact' of Mosul assault

A planned offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from so-called Islamic State would have an 'enormous' humanitarian impact, the UN warns.

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Most nations lack ability to deal with invasive species

Most countries in the world have little capacity to deal effectively with invasive species, a study suggests.

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Germany considers return of conscription for civil defence

Germany may reintroduce national service for civilians to help the army deal with a future disaster, under a government plan.

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Texas judge blocks Obama's transgender bathroom directive

Judge Reed O'Connor passes nationwide injunction blocking White House directive that transgender students can use bathroom of their choice.

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Turkey shells both IS and Kurdish positions in Syria

Turkey shells both so-called Islamic State and Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, as a complex battle for control of the border region intensifies.

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Rio Paralympics 2016: Russia banned after losing appeal

Russia will not compete at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio after losing an appeal against a ban imposed for state-sponsored doping.

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India doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

Doctors in India say they have surgically removed 40 knives from a man's stomach, although it is not clear why the man had swallowed them.

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Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria air strike 'kills commanders'

Nigeria's army says it has killed several Boko Haram commanders in an air strike, seriously injuring the group's disputed leader Abubakar Shekau.

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Skateboarding leaps into the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has announced that five new sports will be added to the Tokyo 2020 Games, including surfing and skateboarding.

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Turkey strikes IS and Kurdish positions in Syria

Turkey shells both so-called Islamic State and Kurdish fighters across the border in northern Syria, amid reports of an imminent Syrian rebel offensive.

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Sea Shepherd settles US-Japan whaling case

Sea Shepherd Australia says it will continue interfering in Japanese whale hunts despite a court settlement against the group's US branch.

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Ramen noodles 'are most valuable US prison commodity', study finds

Ramen noodles have overtaken tobacco to become the most valuable commodity in US prisons, a new study says.

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Murder-accused UK man admits brawl with Bali policeman

A British man has reportedly admitted he had a violent confrontation with a police officer on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

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Yemen crisis: Oxfam critical of UK-Saudi arms deals

Oxfam is to accuse UK ministers of "denial and disarray" over their agreement to sell arms to Saudi Arabia for potential use in Yemen's civil war.

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Boy, 8, killed in grenade attack on apartment in Sweden

An eight-year-old boy dies after a grenade was thrown into a flat in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, police say.

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Bali police murder: UK man confesses to hitting officer

A British man has reportedly admitted he had a violent confrontation with a police officer on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

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Turkey strikes IS and Kurdish positions in Syria ahead of offensive

Turkey bombards so-called Islamic State (IS) targets in northern Syria ahead of a ground offensive it is backing against the group.

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Orphan village

An "orphan village" several hours south of Moscow is helping to reshape the way Russia approaches fostering.

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Who's bugging you?

After the New Zealand rugby team discover a listening device in their Sydney hotel meeting room, we examine just how much spying technology has advanced in recent years.

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Crying wolf?

Artist Johannes Stoetter uses body paint to create remarkably lifelike illusions of animal.

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Mosques in spotlight

The French government is pushing for greater scrutiny of Islam in France, after atrocities by jihadists, but Muslims fear the state wants to control their faith.

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Michael Phelps v Africa

The BBC's Piers Edwards picks out 10 moments we will not forget from what has been a memorable Olympics for Africa.

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Hungary MEP suggests using pig heads to deter refugees

A Hungarian MEP causes outrage after suggesting pig heads could be mounted on border fences to deter refugees from entering the country.

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Turkey wedding bomb: Agony of child victims' families

Turkey is reeling from a suicide bombing which targeted a wedding party close to the border with Syria on Saturday killing 54 people, 22 of whom were children.

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Ryan Lochte: Speedo and Ralph Lauren among four to end sponsorship

Four sponsors have now dropped disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, including swimwear manufacturer Speedo and fashion label Ralph Lauren.

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South Africa local elections: ANC loses power in Johannesburg for first time

South Africa's governing ANC party loses control of the country's largest city and economic centre, Johannesburg.

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Project connects Moscow pensioners to students abroad

A new initiative will connect elderly Muscovites to students around the world for language teaching.

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Nicolas Sarkozy to seek French presidency again

Former French head of state Nicolas Sarkozy confirms that he will seek to run again in next year's presidential election. What obstacles does he face?

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Wind blows US boaters into Canada

More than a thousand Americans accidentally "invade" international borders after high winds carried their rafts and boats into Canada.

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Life as an obstetrician in a war zone

In a video diary for the BBC, an Aleppo obstetrician performs an emergency caesarean section during one of the city's many power blackouts.

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Rio ticket sales: Three OCI officials have passports seized by police

Brazilian police seize passports, phones and laptops from three OCI officials as they investigate the alleged illegal sale of tickets.

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BBC finds lone child migrants on Italy's streets

Around 15,000 unaccompanied minors have arrived in Italy this year alone, double the number from last year. Chris Buckler reports from the port of Catania in Sicily.

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Turkey Kurdish wedding bomber 'may not have been child'

Turkey backtracks on an earlier statement which identified a suicide bomber who attacked a Kurdish wedding party killing 54 people as a child.

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Germans told to stockpile food and water for civil defence

Germans are advised to stock up on food and water, Cold War-style, but some call it scaremongering.

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Ryan Lochte: Speedo and Ralph Lauren end sponsorship

The swimwear manufacturer Speedo and fashion label Ralph Lauren are dropping their sponsorship of the disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte.

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The Putin-masked protester seeking asylum

The Ukrainian government says a Russian opposition activist has requested asylum in the country.

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Turkey bomber 'may not have been child'

Turkey not sure if Kurdish wedding suicide bomber was a child - backtracks from earlier statement

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India minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan ridiculed for flood photo

Indian Twitter users ridicule Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan after images show him being carried by police through ankle-deep flood waters.

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Ryan Lochte: Speedo sponsorship ended over Rio account

The swimwear manufacturer Speedo is dropping its sponsorship of the disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte

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Russian protester Roman Roslovtsev requests Ukrainian asylum

The Ukrainian government says a Russian opposition activist has requested asylum in the country.

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US election: Questions over Trump deportation plan

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump signals a possible revision to his immigration policy, which includes the deportation of 11m people.

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2016 Games end - but is it a new beginning for Rio?

The BBC's Babita Sharma looks back on Rio 2016, as the Olympic Games draw to a close in Brazil.

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Ethiopia 'hero' runner gets asylum donations after Oromo protest sign

A crowd-funding campaign raises more than $40,000 to help Ethiopia's Olympic marathon medallist seek asylum after his anti-government protest.

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China staff fined for not liking boss's Weibo posts

Company in China punishes employees who don't comment on manager's social media posts.

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Thai teenagers charged with killing transgender woman

Two teenage boys are arrested in Thailand for allegedly killing a transgender woman and hiding her body under a bed mattress in a hotel room in Pattaya.

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India floods: Several dead and thousands rescued

Several people are dead and thousands have been rescued as large parts of India suffer floods.

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Russia 'showed-off' over use of Iran airbase for Syria strikes

Iran accuses Russia of "showing-off" over its use of an Iranian airbase to bomb Syria and says Russian raids from there have stopped for now.

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Coaches strip over wrestling verdict

Mongolia wrestler Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran's coaches strip off in protest at the judges' decision against him in his bronze-medal match.

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