Secret Africa

The story of the history of Africa written by Africans and quietly supported by Unesco

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Donald Trump warns North Korea of 'determined response'

The US president calls for a firm response to Pyongyang, after talks with South Korea's leader.

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Mika Brzezinski-Trump row: White House accused of smear threat

MSNBC's hosts say they were warned of a tabloid story unless they apologised to Mr Trump.

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Bear walks into a liquor shop

Roger Thibodeau, the owner of Liquor Barrel in Alaska, chased a bear who had wandered into his shop.

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Hong Kong marks 20 years since handover to China

Thousands of police are deployed as the territory marks the anniversary of its handover from the UK.

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Danish Muslim politician confronts senders of hate mail

Former Danish MP Özlem Cekic meets a man who sent her online abuse because of her Muslim heritage.

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Lionel Messi's 'wedding of the century' begins in Argentina

The football star is marrying his childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo in his hometown of Rosario.

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New York hospital: Ex-employee opens fire in Bronx

Police say the gunman who attacked the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, injuring several, is now dead.

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Chaos erupts in the Oval Office

A media frenzy ensued as President Trump met President Moon of South Korea.

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Celebrities gather for Lionel Messi wedding in Argentina

The football star will marry his childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo in his hometown of Rosario.

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New York hospital: Shooting incident in the Bronx

Casualties are reported at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, with police saying one gunman is now dead.

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Plane crashes into truck on US freeway in Los Angeles

A twin-engine Cessna was carrying two people who both survived and are being treated at a nearby hospital.

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Venus Williams faces lawsuit for car death

The man who died suffered "massive" organ damage and bleeding in the collision, says a lawyer.

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India GST: Sweeping tax reform introduced

The overhaul existing laws was carried out at a special midnight session of parliament.

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Trumplomacy

The top US diplomat faces his greatest challenge so far, but his boss isn't making his job any easier.

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Scarborough and Brzezinski hit back at Trump tirade

MSNBC's hosts say they were threatened with a tabloid story unless they apologised to Mr Trump.

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Why Bulgaria is training UK doctors

Zarina Brady explains why she and others from the UK are heading to Bulgaria to study medicine.

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Mika Brzezinski v Kellyanne Conway: Two takes on Trump tweets

Mika Brzezinski speaks out about President Trump's attack on her while the administration defends it.

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Jean-Claude Juncker: I don't own a smartphone

Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, is resisting the march of technology.

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Pennsylvania teenager shot in road rage incident

As two cars attempted to merge lanes, one driver shot the other - an 18-year-old girl.

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France's Marine Le Pen charged over funding scandal

France's far-right leader is placed under formal investigation over European parliament money.

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Syria war: Almost 500,000 refugees return in 2017 - UN

The UN calls this a "notable trend", but warns conditions for a safe return "are not yet in place".

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Le Pen charged over funding scandal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is placed under formal investigation over a European parliament funding scandal.

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German MPs approve same-sex marriage but Merkel votes against

The reform grants couples now limited to civil unions full marital rights, and allows them to adopt children.

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#SaveIceberg: Italy celebrates reprieve for dog

Not only have Iceberg campaigners saved a dog's life, they may have changed Danish law.

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Emmanuel Macron's official portrait prompts a meme frenzy

As France's president tweets his official portrait, fans offer some charming alternative versions...

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MSNBC's Scarborough and Brzezinski hit back at Trump tirade

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski say the president in mentally unfit to watch their show.

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Finland rape case: Cuban volleyball players' jail terms cut

Five members of Cuba's national volleyball team jailed for rape in Finland get reduced terms on appeal.

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Russian TV offers gay people one-way tickets to leave

A niche Orthodox Christian channel says it will pay for one-way tickets for gay people who intend to emigrate.

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One $100m grant, eight life-changing ideas: Which would you choose?

The John and Catherine MacArthur Foundation is awarding a huge grant for a project which will make "real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time".

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China condemns US sanctions over 'North Korea funding'

Beijing hits out at a US decision to blacklist a bank accused of laundering North Korean money.

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Lionel Messi prepares for his wedding day

The football superstar returns to his hometown in Argentina to marry his childhood sweetheart.

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Germany gay marriage approved by MPs in snap vote

Same-sex couples get full marital and adoption rights - but Angela Merkel votes against the change.

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Hitler's birthplace seizure backed by Austrian court

The house where Adolf Hitler was born will be transformed and used by a charity.

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Simone Veil: French politician and Holocaust survivor dies

The Holocaust survivor was instrumental in legalising contraception and abortion in France.

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Tepco executives on trial

Three ex-power company executives plead not guilty at the first criminal trial linked to the disaster.

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How IS tortured prisoners in Mosul

A former prisoner tells the BBC's Orla Guerin how IS tortured captives.

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Hard fight

As US-backed fighters advance on the de facto capital of IS, Americans warn of big challenges ahead.

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Germany votes for 50m euro social media fines

Social media companies face penalties of up to 50m euros if they fail to remove illegal content quickly.

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IMS: Female DJs deal with gender imbalance

From being paid less to sexual harassment - women working in the dance music industry have historically found it more difficult to succeed than men.

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German MPs approve gay marriage in snap vote

Gay men and lesbians are given full marital rights - but Chancellor Merkel votes against the change.

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Lebanon refugee camps hit by five suicide bombers

Seven soldiers were hurt in bomb and grenade attacks during a raid against militants, the army says.

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Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash in Florida - police

The tennis star is involved in a collision in which an elderly man dies, but she is not charged.

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Drug syndicate 'used drones to monitor police'

The aerial surveillance was part of a foiled bid to import cocaine into Australia, police say.

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Hong Kong activists released after handover protest

They were detained for staging a protest ahead of Hong Kong's handover anniversary celebrations.

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Born in 1997... in Hong Kong

Hong Kong was handed over from Britain to China 20 years ago, ending over 100 years of colonial rule.

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Syria crisis: UN watchdog says Sarin used in Khan Sheikhoun attack

A watchdog concludes the banned nerve agent was used in an attack on Khan Sheikhoun in April.

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Sinkhole swallows car in St Louis

The owners thought it had been towed.

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Hogs on road cause Texas rush-hour chaos

Hogs on road cause Dallas rush-hour chaos

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Germany set for snap gay marriage vote

Germany is expected to legalise same-sex marriage when MPs hold a free vote in parliament.

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Trump travel ban comes into effect

Strict visa rules now apply to people from six mainly Muslim countries, as well as all refugees.

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The 'blackface' ad that got Malaysia talking

A Malaysian beauty company's blackface advert has generated controversy online.

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Fan-tastic celebrations

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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Snacks and selfies

The Argentinian theme park that recreates Jesus's Jerusalem.

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Republicans round on Trump over 'bleeding facelift' tweet

Senior members of the president's own party criticise remarks he made against MSNBC journalists.

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Pink Dot: Singapore's gay rights rally could be muted this year

This year foreigners are not allowed to attend and foreign companies cannot sponsor the event.

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Paris mosque: Man held after 'trying to ram crowd with vehicle'

Barriers protected the building in the Créteil suburb and the suspect was arrested.

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India PM Narendra Modi condemns murder in cow's name

On the same day, a Muslim man was reportedly killed after a mob accused him of carrying beef.

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Georgian man tends his own grave in identity mix-up

A case of mistaken identity has led one man to look after the grave people thought he'd been buried in.

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Afghanistan conflict: US says troop withdrawal was too quick

US and Nato chiefs differ on past decisions, but insist they are committed to their mission.

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Don't bee alarmed but...

the pesticides we use are harming these guys.

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War against IS: Have RAF air strikes killed civilians?

RAF crews have been talking to the BBC's Jonathan Beale about the challenges they face in avoiding civilian casualties in Iraq and Syria.

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One crazy day

From alleged power grabs to helicopter attacks, a lot can happen in a Venezuelan 24 hours.

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Syria war: US-backed forces 'surround IS in Raqqa'

The alliance says it has sealed off the last escape route from IS's self-proclaimed capital in Syria.

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Malawi and Unicef launch drone air corridor

The site will also be open to universities and other partners to explore the use of drones.

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Battle for Mosul: Ruins of Great Mosque of al-Nuri retaken

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says recapturing the site marks "the end of the fake Daesh state".

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Ronaldo confirms he is father of twins after Portugal defeat

The Portuguese footballer says he is "very happy" to be able to see his babies for the first time.

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Tour cyclist Jan Bakelants sorry for 'condom' jibe

Jan Bakelants made an "inappropriate" remark about women who present prizes at the Tour de France.

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China Liu Xiaobo: Ill laureate 'wants treatment abroad'

It is not clear if the authorities will approve the request for overseas liver cancer treatment.

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Chechen gang guilty of Nemtsov's murder

Prominent Putin critic Boris Nemtsov was shot dead outside the Kremlin in February 2015.

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Trump mocks TV host Mika Brzezinski's 'bleeding facelift'

The US president tweets that MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski has "low I.Q." and is "Crazy", and she hits back.

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New island forms on North Carolina's Atlantic coast

Photos of 'Hatteras Island' went viral after a photographer returned to his marriage proposal site.

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Sydney Opera House display celebrates indigenous painting

The light show is called Badu Gili, which means "water light" in the language of the Gadigal people.

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Gunman guilty of Russia opposition murder

Russian court finds main suspect Zaur Dadayev guilty of murdering opposition leader Boris Nemtsov in 2015

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Germany blocks Erdogan rally during G20 summit in Hamburg

Germany says it will not let the Turkish leader address German Turks during the G20 next week.

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China's Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong for handover anniversary

The visit, 20 years since the handover from British rule, is seen as highly symbolic.

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Merkel: Hamburg G20 to focus on Paris climate deal

The announcement puts the German chancellor on a collision course with US President Donald Trump.

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Brazil's presidential palace rammed by car as Temer under pressure to quit

A car rams the gate of the president's palace as pressure grows on Michel Temer to resign.

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Czech parliament moves to legalise firearm ownership

The move challenges EU gun control rules which restrict civilians from owning certain weapons.

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Worthless win?

The Monster's Ball star says she is "saddened" to still be the only black woman to win the best actress Oscar.

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How Gandhi's last day was photographed

French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson took the last photos of Gandhi before his assassination.

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Australian cardinal denies sex charges against him

The Vatican treasurer and Australia's most senior Catholic figure, Cardinal George Pell, has been charged with sex offences in Australia.

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Michelle Payne: Jockey gets four-week ban for failed drugs test

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is banned from riding until 21 July after testing positive for a banned substance.

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Cardinal Pell: Vatican treasurer denies Australia sex offences

The Vatican's third-ranking official says he will take a leave of absence to fight the charges.

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Michelle Payne: Melbourne Cup-winning jockey given ban after failed test

Michelle Payne was given a one-month ban after testing positive for an appetite suppressant.

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'Mother Mushroom': Prominent Vietnamese blogger on trial

Rights groups have criticised the trial and demanded the top blogger's immediate release.

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Trump travel ban: US sets out criteria for visa applicants

Visa applicants from six mainly Muslim countries must have "close" family or business ties.

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YouTube book shooting ends in death

A teenager killed her boyfriend as he held a thick book to his chest, believing it would stop the bullet.

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Xi Jinping: Chinese president makes first ever visit to Hong Kong

Xi Jinping's visit to mark 20 years since the handover from British rule is seen as highly symbolic.

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Venezuela crisis: Attorney general banned from leaving country

Attorney General Luisa Ortega Díaz has her assets frozen and is accused of "serious errors".

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A father's grief

Muhammad has been looking for his family since an oil tanker blaze killed 150 people in Pakistan.

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Australian cardinal charged with sex offences

Australia's most senior Catholic figure is accused of "historical" offences, police say.

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War of verse

A comment by a prominent politician has touched off a fevered debate over Russian influence in a former Soviet republic.

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The defibrillator drone that can beat ambulance times

Drones could reach people suffering cardiac arrest faster than ambulances, according to a new trial.

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Why Trump only has bad North Korea options

Steve Evans looks at the obstacles to the US and South Korea developing a strategy on the north.

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Nigeria corruption investigator Austin Okwor survives shooting

The investigator is reported to have narrowly escaped death in the Port Harcourt attack.

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Venezuela crisis: What's going on?

The latest development involved a stolen helicopter dropping grenades on the Supreme Court.

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'Indefinite isolation'

Gulf countries might 'ultimately, simply disengage from Qatar', a UAE spokesman says.

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Newly erected Arkansas Ten Commandments monument destroyed

The granite slab was struck by a car less than 24 hours after it was unveiled.

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Designers reinvent the tree to beat air pollution

A team of German designers has reinvented the tree to clean up urban air pollution. Using the natural power of moss, they hope to make city air safer to breathe.

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Fast Furious star threatens to quit due to poor female representation

Michelle Rodriguez marks the digital release of The Fate Of The Furious with an Instagram post suggesting she wants to quit.

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China releases activists at shoe factories linked to Ivanka Trump

Activists investigating Chinese factories which made Ivanka Trump shoes are freed pending trial.

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US orders tougher airline screening

The feared extension is not included in a raft of strict new screening rules on flights into the US.

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Democracy 'infection'

Twenty years on, we review predictions for Hong Kong made when Britain handed the city over to China.

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Trump optimistic about healthcare bill's fate

The president says he thinks the Senate plan will "get over the line" and get the votes needed to pass.

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Saudis complain at fake Israel plane picture

Social media images of a Saudi Arabian plane at Israel's main airport are fake.

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Barack Obama and family enjoy Indonesia holiday

Former US president's visit receives saturation coverage in Indonesia, where he lived as a child.

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Migrant crisis: Italy threatens to shut ports

Foreign vessels may be blocked from landing, reports say, as Italy reaches "saturation point".

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Canuck the crow's attacks halt Vancouver mail delivery

Canuck, who rose to infamy after crime-scene tampering, is now attacking postal workers.

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Syria took US chemical attack warning seriously - Mattis

The White House had warned President Bashar al-Assad his military would "pay a very heavy price".

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Hong Kong anniversary: Pro-democracy protesters arrested

At a symbolic monument to Hong Kong rejoining China, protesters called for greater democracy.

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One crazy day

From alleged power grabs to helicopter attacks, a lot can happen in a Venezuelan 24 hours.

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Venezuela crisis: Hunt for pilot after attack on Supreme Court

The president puts the military on alert after a "terrorist" helicopter attack on the Supreme Court.

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Brexit 'will blow hole in budget', EU commissioner warns

Not only is the UK leaving but the EU also has pressing new spending demands, a commissioner warns.

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Japanese airline forces disabled man to crawl aboard

The Japanese man, paralysed below the waist, had to pull himself aboard without assistance.

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FBI find car linked to kidnapped Chinese student Yingying Zhang

The Astra that Yingying Zhang was seen entering on the day of her disappearance has been recovered.

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Venezuela crisis: Helicopter launches attack on Supreme Court

The helicopter is reported to have been stolen by a police officer, whose whereabouts are unknown.

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Lobster luggage

A lobster in a passenger's bag is the latest of a long list of odd luggage items found at airports.

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Thai police called in to take on village's female ghost

A village in Thailand wants police to prevent a panic after several incidents have been blamed on a ghost

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Tax software blamed for cyber-attack spread

Was the cyber-attack that hit countries around the world sourced in malware-laden tax software?

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Syria war: 'Cluster bombs' dropped on IS-held village

Activists say children were among at least 15 civilians killed in the raid by an unidentified jet.

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China woman faints after breaking jade bracelet in jewellery shop

The Chinese tourist dropped the bracelet in her haste to take it off after learning its price.

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#NotInMyName: Indians protest against 'beef lynching'

An anguished Facebook post galvanises people in 16 cities.

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Female Kurdish sniper cheats death at hands of IS

A Kurdish fighter reacts after a bullet fired by an IS opponent narrowly misses her head.

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Italian father in passionate vaccines plea to Veneto governor

Falling vaccine rates are a "mortal danger to my daughter", a father warns an Italian regional leader.

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Fake news: Trump golf resorts display fake Time magazine cover

A fake Time magazine cover featuring Donald Trump has been hanging in five of his golf clubs.

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Irish reporter Caitríona Perry's 'bizarre moment' with Trump

US President Donald Trump was on the phone to the newly-elected Irish prime minister when RTE's Caitríona Perry caught his eye.

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India Mumbai blasts convict dies of heart attack

Mustafa Dossa dies weeks after being found guilty of transporting weapons to Mumbai for the attacks.

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Qatar condemns Saudi refusal to negotiate over demands

The emirate says its neighbour's stance is "contrary to the principles" of international relations.

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France general 'took fighter jet for weekends'

The officer is accused of flying the Alpha jet from Bordeaux to his property in the south of France.

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Caitríona Perry: Irish reporter's unexpected encounter with Trump

Reporter Caitríona Perry has unexpected encounter with Donald Trump during Leo Varadkar phone call.

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Donald Trump calls Irish reporter over for a chat

Irish reporter has an unexpected encounter with Donald Trump as the president phones the Irish PM.

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This man had the chip from his travel card implanted under his skin

Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow asked a professional piercer to put his Opal card chip into his left hand.

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Indian metro to give transgender staff housing

India's Cochin metro gives hostels to 23 transgender employees who said no-one would rent to them.

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German G20 police sent home for partying in Hamburg barracks

Outdoor sex and urination were among the party pieces from officers drafted to Hamburg.

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China launches new warship type to boost military strength

The launch comes as Beijing is increasingly assertive in the South China Sea.

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Sydney Opera House to come alive with indigenous art

A vibrant animation will be projected on to the Sydney Opera House every night at sunset.

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Toshiba sues US firm over 'interference'

Japanese giant says the US firm is stopping the sale of its memory chip business

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Grenfell Tower fire: German flats cleared amid cladding fears

An 11-storey block is evacuated in Wuppertal because it has panels similar to Grenfell Tower's.

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Shot kangaroo tied to chair holding bottle of ouzo

It was shot three times, tied to a chair and posed with an empty ouzo bottle in "appalling" stunt.

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Human trafficking: US downgrades China over record

China could face sanctions after the US named it one of the worst offenders of human trafficking.

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Helicopter 'attacks' Venezuela Supreme Court

An apparent gun and grenade attack from a helicopter is condemned as a "terrorist" act by President Maduro.

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Venezuela crisis: Helicopter 'launches attack' on Supreme Court

A helicopter reportedly flown by a police officer drops grenades on Venezuela's Supreme Court.

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Pregnant Serena Williams poses naked on the cover of Vanity Fair

The tennis star, who is six months pregnant, poses naked for photographer Annie Leibovitz.

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Luftwaffe ace flies in Spitfire

German pilot Hugo Broch took to the skies over Kent to achieve a long-held ambition.

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'UK would support US over chemical attacks'

The defence secretary said the government would support 'proportionate' military action

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Venezuela crisis: Helicopter 'attacks' Supreme Court

A helicopter reportedly carrying an army officer appears to attack Venezuela's Supreme Court.

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Look at this amazing basketball court - and other awesome sports venues

This stunning basketball court is nestled between buildings in an otherwise standard suburb of Paris.

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Helicopter 'attacks' Venezuelan court

President Maduro condemns a "terrorist attack" on the Supreme Court using a helicopter.

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Nigerian president's Eid speech in Hausa criticised

Greetings in a regional language have stirred rather than quelled rumours over the president's health.

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Algerians champion traditional dress for Eid al-Fitr

An online campaign is urging Algerians to promote local fashion to mark the end of Ramadan.

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In pictures

The Islamic world has begun marking the holiday which ends the Ramadan fast.

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Colombia anti-corruption chief arrested on US charges

A US court charges Luis Gustavo Moreno Rivera with money laundering linked to bribery.

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Indianapolis 500: Racing into the history books

Janet Guthrie speaks to Witness about her pioneering racing career

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Dragon Tattoo actor Michael Nyqvist dies aged 56

The actor's death following a battle with lung cancer will "leave a huge void", his family says.

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Reporter vents fury at White House over 'fake news' claims

A reporter for a Washington-area paper had strong words for White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders over her criticism of "fake news".

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US policeman in hot pursuit of own car

A police officer in Ohio had to chase his own patrol car after it began rolling away during a traffic stop.

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Brazilian leader denies bribery charge

In defiant TV speech, Michel Temer says the charge is baseless and an assault on his dignity.

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Colombia's Farc officially ceases to be an armed group

The president has hailed it as "the day weapons became words", after half a century of conflict.

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Facebook hits two billion users

A quarter of the world's population now use the social network every month.

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A father's grief

Muhammad has been looking for his family since an oil tanker blaze killed 150 people in Pakistan.

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Republicans delay Senate healthcare vote

US Senate Republicans delay a vote on their healthcare bill, dealing a blow to their promise to replace Obamacare

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French woman guilty of smuggling migrant partner but spared jail

An ex-far-right supporter is convicted in France of helping her Iranian partner illegally enter the UK.

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George Soros 'plotted to oust Equatorial Guinea's leader'

The claim has been made by a former British mercenary who led his own failed coup attempt in 2004.

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Fifa releases World Cup bid 'corruption' report

A lengthy report into claims of alleged corruption into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups is released by Fifa.

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Global ransomware attack causes chaos

Banks, retailers, energy firms and Kiev airport say they have been targeted by malware attacks.

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US deportations of Iraqis halted by Michigan judge

The court rules the Chaldean Catholics, Sunni Muslims and Iraqi Kurds faced danger back in Iraq.

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Coins thrown into plane engine by elderly passenger for 'luck'

A superstitious elderly woman delayed a flight in Shanghai for hours after "praying for safety".

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'Indefinite isolation'

Gulf countries might 'ultimately, simply disengage from Qatar', a UAE spokesman says.

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Muslim girls complain of Polish racism on Holocaust study trip

German Muslim girls say they were racially abused in Poland while learning about the Holocaust.

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Many firms hit by major cyber-attacks

Banks, retailers, energy firms and Kiev airport say they have been targeted by malware attacks.

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Syria chemical attack may be being prepared, US warns

Syria is planning another chemical attack, the US says, warning it would pay a "heavy price".

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Srebrenica: Dutch state partly responsible for 350 deaths

A Dutch appeal court finds the state 30% liable for 350 deaths in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.

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Nitcharee Peneakchanasak: Amputee wins 'best job in Thailand'

Nitcharee, 21, landed the job of 'happiness observer' in a hospital six years after losing her legs.

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Syria war: Air strike on IS prison in Mayadin 'kills dozens'

Activists believe US-led coalition aircraft bombed the site and that prisoners are among the dead.

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Philippines to make enthusiastic singing of national anthem mandatory

A new bill passed by the House aims to make singing the anthem "with fervour" compulsory.

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China accuses India of territory incursion

The area, the Nathu La pass, is used by Indians going for pilgrimages to religious sites in Tibet.

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£100m from West to clean up Russian nuclear base

Western nations are giving Russia nearly £100m to clear up nuclear waste at Andreyeva Bay, a contaminated Cold War submarine base.

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Three CNN journalists resign after Trump aide article removed

Donald Trump Jr called the network "fake news" after it published the now retracted article.

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Nigerian university builds trench to stop Boko Haram attacks

The university in north-eastern Nigeria has repeatedly been attacked by Boko Haram militants.

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Germany: Merkel paves way for gay marriage vote

German MPs press for a vote on legalising same-sex marriage before the September election.

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Former FN supporter on trial for smuggling Iranian lover to UK

A former supporter of France's far-right is accused of helping an Iranian man reach the UK by boat.

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Google hit with record $2.7bn EU fine

The European Commission fines Google 2.4bn euros ($2.7bn; £2.1bn) for favouring its shopping comparison service.

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World food security risks growing, Chatham House says

More must be done to protect key transport routes like the Panama and Suez canals, researchers warn.

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China 'asks India to withdraw troops' from Nathu La pass

China accuses Indian border guards of obstructing activities by Chinese troops at the Nathu La pass.

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'I'm not a bad guy'

El Hadji Diouf had a reputation for bad behaviour as a player, but tells BBC Sport's Stanley Kwenda this was unfair.

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Blood brothers

A decades-old murder and how a Supreme Court decision means freedom for one man, and life in prison for the other

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The moment Colombia passenger boat sank

Several people died when a passenger boat sank on a reservoir near the town of Guatapé in north-western Colombia.

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Trump causes 'major' shift in global view of US: Pew

The US president and his policies "are broadly unpopular around the globe", a wide new survey says.

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US warns Syria over 'potential' plan for chemical attack

Syria is planning another chemical attack, the US says, warning it would pay a "heavy price".

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US warns Syria against 'chemical attack'

US warns Syria of "heavy price" over "potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack".

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Berlusconi hails Italy poll revival as Renzi loses ground

The ex-leader celebrates local election wins in 16 out of 22 cities with two other parties.

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Martin Shkreli fraud trial opens in New York

The former pharmaceutical chief denies operating a Ponzi-like scheme that cheated investors.

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Otto Warmbier: US professor says he 'got what he deserved'

The University of Delaware sacks a professor who derided Otto Warmbier as a "clueless white male".

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Reality check

The EU argues that the rights of the bloc's citizens should not change as a result of Brexit.

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Democracy 'infection'

Twenty years on, we review predictions for Hong Kong made when Britain handed the city over to China.

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Pakistan oil tanker blaze kills dozens

Dozens of people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames in Pakistan.

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Russians build three-car fidget spinner

Motor enthusiasts attempt a motorised version of the cult toy, and very nearly succeed.

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Street named after footballer for a day

The Tottenham and Kenyan midfielder has a street named after him in Tanzania - but not for long.

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Brazil's Michel Temer charged with corruption

The charges follow a recording in which Mr Temer appears to encourage the payment of hush money.

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Spain wildfires threaten Doñana nature reserve

About 2,000 people have been evacuated as the fires near the Unesco heritage site.

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Mosul: 'Run and beware of snipers'

The BBC's Orla Guerin joins Iraqi fighters so close to IS militants they can "see their faces".

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Senate healthcare bill leaves 22m more without cover, CBO says

Millions of Americans could lose insurance in a bill to replace Obamacare, a congressional report says.

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22m Americans to lose cover in Senate healthcare bill

Millions of Americans could lose insurance in a bill to replace Obamacare, a congressional report says.

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US senator to block arms sales to Gulf over Qatar crisis

Influential Republican Bob Corker wants to see a "path forward" to resolving the crisis in the Gulf.

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Canada nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer jailed for life for murders

A former Ontario nurse is sentenced to life in prison for killing eight elderly people in her care.

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Niger migrants: 52 die during desert crossing

Dozens of bodies are buried after a group of 75 people is abandoned by traffickers.

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Trump travel ban injunction partly lifted by top US court

The US Supreme Court partly implements the travel and refugee bans pending a full review in October.

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Vatican concerns over bishop detained in China

The Catholic bishop was "forcibly removed" from his diocese and his whereabouts are still unknown.

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Jewish group cancels Netanyahu dinner over Western Wall decision

Jewish leaders react angrily after Israel's PM freezes plans to upgrade mixed-gender prayer section.

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Grenfell Tower: Cladding firm ends global sales for tower blocks

The cladding is thought to have been used on Grenfell Tower, which burned down killing at least 79 people.

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Trump travel ban injunction lifted in part by Supreme Court

US Supreme Court allows part of Trump travel ban to go into effect and will hear full case in October.

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Chicago gay pride parade expels Star of David flags

Organisers for the "inclusive" event said the rainbow Star of David flags "made people feel unsafe".

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Al-Qaeda frees hostage Johan Gustafsson after six years

Hostage Johan Gustafsson, in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says.

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Algerians champion traditional dress for Eid al-Fitr

An online campaign is urging Algerians to promote local fashion to mark the end of Ramadan.

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Painter Salvador Dali's body to be exhumed for paternity suit

A judge orders the exhumation of the painter's body to obtain samples for a paternity suit.

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South Africa prisoners entertained by 'strippers'

Officials have confirmed photos of scantily dressed women were taken inside a Johannesburg jail.

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US passenger 'tried to open door' mid-flight to Houston

The woman was able to rip off part of the door, according to a passenger on board the flight to Texas.

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Nigerian president's Eid speech in Hausa criticised

Greetings in a regional language have stirred rather than quelled rumours over the president's health.

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North Korea refuses Olympic offer from South

South Korea's new president supports proposals for a unified team at the Winter Olympics.

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Liu Xiaobo: China frees jailed dissident with terminal cancer

Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo leaves jail for hospital after being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.

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Blue shark spotted on holiday resort in Majorca

The shark was reportedly 8ft long and had to be put down after it was caught because of a head injury.

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South Africa moves 'coffin' assault case to high court

A July date is set for the trial of white farmers accused of forcing a black man into a coffin and threatening to burn him alive.

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Bill Cosby tour 'not about sex assault'

The embattled comic's publicity team claim his summer speaking tour is about "restoring his legacy".

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Liu Xiaobo: China frees jailed dissident after cancer diagnosis

China's Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo is released after being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.

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Battle for Mosul: Iraq forces repel IS counter-attack

The group deploys suicide bombers in different parts of the city, but their counter-attack is short-lived.

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Retired UK ambulances saving lives in Syria

Volunteers from the 'Unity Convoy' have delivered 100 ambulances to the devastated country.

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Colombia boat sinking: Six killed and 16 missing

Sixteen people are missing after the crowded vessel sinks on a reservoir near an Andean resort town.

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Narendra Modi: India PM talks tough on terror ahead of Trump meeting

India's PM says his country "proved its power" in its strikes on militant bases in Pakistan.

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Crown Resorts staff jailed for enticing Chinese gamblers

Three Australian Crown Resorts employees broke the law by enticing Chinese high-rollers to casinos.

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First Disneyland map sells for £555,000

The map was given to a production assistant and remained out of public view for more than 60 years.

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Great Barrier Reef worth A$56bn, report finds

The struggling icon is critical to supporting economic activity in Australia, a report finds.

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Takata: Airbag-maker files for bankruptcy

Japanese firm faces billions of dollars of liabilities linked to the biggest ever automotive recall.

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Nine killed as Colombia boat sinks

Dozens are missing after the crowded vessel went down on a reservoir near an Andean resort town.

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Modi in Washington

How Mr Modi deals with Mr Trump will partially shape the future of the US-India relationship.

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'I'm not a bad guy'

El Hadji Diouf on himself: "I am a lion, I have got character and I want people to respect me."

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Many people feared buried in China landslide

More than 100 people are feared buried in a landslide in south-western China, state media report.

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A mother's love

Award-winning photographer Chris de Bode describes the desperation of people living in northern Cameroon.

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Mosul: 'Run and beware of snipers'

The BBC's Orla Guerin joins Iraqi fighters so close to IS militants they can "see their faces".

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'I saw Warmbier seized at NK airport'

The British roommate of Otto Warmbier saw his American friend being arrested - he never saw him again.

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Pakistan oil tanker blaze kills dozens

Dozens of people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames in Pakistan.

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Blood brothers

A decades-old murder and how a Supreme Court decision means freedom for one man, and life in prison for the other

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The moment Colombia passenger boat sank

Several people died when a passenger boat sank on a reservoir near the town of Guatapé in north-western Colombia.

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Your weekly dose of happy news

Here's what made us smile this week.

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Several killed as Colombia boat sinks

The crowded vessel went down on a reservoir near the resort town of Guatapé, in the north-west.

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Fifa looking into Russia football doping claims from McLaren report

Fifa says "it is still investigating the allegations" that footballers were part of a state-sponsored doping programme in Russia.

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Crowded boat sinks on Colombia reservoir

The vessel was reportedly carrying 150 people when it went down near the resort town of Guatapé.

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Tourist boat sinks on Colombia reservoir

A boat carrying 150 tourists sinks on a reservoir in north-western Colombia, officials say.

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Quick-thinking theme park rescuers save falling US teenager

Bystanders form a circle to catch the girl as she plummets to the earth from 25ft in the air.

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Italy forced to bail out two more banks for 5.2bn euros

Rome will spend at least 5.2bn euros to rescue Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca.

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Montreal festival float causes race row

Organisers insist event is diverse but some attendees feel black people were left on the margins.

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Italy bails out two banks for 5.2bn euros

The good assets of Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca will be taken on by Intesa Sanpaolo.

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Qatar demands difficult to meet, says US

The US secretary of state urges a "lowering of rhetoric" between Qatar and four other Arab states.

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Turkey LGBT: Police stifle Istanbul Gay Pride rally

Organisers had vowed to defy authorities in Istanbul, who had banned the rally for a third year.

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Iran's drug problem: Addicts 'more than double' in six years

The number of people suffering addiction to narcotics in Iran has surged, local media report.

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Macron considers joint session of parliament in Versailles

The convening of a joint congress in Versailles is a measure normally associated with times of crisis.

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Kashmir cable car accident: At least seven people killed

A rescue operation is now under way to get people stranded in other cable cars safely back to earth.

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Indian cricket captain calmly reads book before batting

Women's captain Mithali Raj enjoys some poetry to calm "jitters".

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Pakistan fuel tanker inferno kills at least 140

At least 140 people die, many of them as they gathered to collect fuel from the overturned lorry.

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Quitting while they're ahead

As Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis announces he is retiring, here are some other stars who quit being an actor.

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Roger Federer beats Alexander Zverev to win Gerry Weber Open in Halle

Roger Federer warms up for Wimbledon by beating Alexander Zverev to earn a record ninth title at the Gerry Weber Open.

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Vietnam blogger Pham Minh Hoang deported to France

French-Vietnamese dissident blogger Pham Minh Hoang loses his birth nationality and is deported.

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Trump gift leaves Australian PM Turnbull bemused

Australian PM sees the funny side after receiving a tie emblazoned with the words "Donald Trump".

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AirAsia X flight forced to land after 'shaking like washing machine'

AirAsia pilot changes course from Perth after an engine problem causes passenger plane to vibrate.

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Passenger films 'washing machine' flight

An AirAsia X plane is forced to turn back to Perth after suffering a "technical fault".

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China landslide: More than 100 missing as search continues

Thousands of rescuers are digging through rocks for a second day in the hope of finding survivors.

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Pakistan oil tanker blaze leaves at least 120 people dead

More than 120 people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames in Pakistan.

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Texas mother held after two toddlers die in hot car

The Texas woman admitted she shut the car door to teach her girl and boy "a lesson", police say.

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Oil tanker inferno kills at least 120 in Pakistan

People were killed as they gathered to collect fuel from the overturned tanker, officials say.

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Pakistan oil tanker fire kills scores

An overturned lorry catches fire killing 120 people who had gathered to collect fuel, officials say.

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Deadly oil tanker fire in Pakistan

Oil lorry catches fire in the Pakistani city of Bahawalpur, with a number of deaths reported

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Britons held in Finland after going to Russia for beer

Orienteering team can't resist the lure of cheap beer over the Finland-Russia border.

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Yemen faces world's worst cholera outbreak - UN

Yemen has more than 200,000 suspected cholera cases, and 1,300 people have already died, the UN says.

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WTF: It's not Taekwondo, by the way

The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) changes its name to World Taekwondo because of the "negative connotations".

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Guatemala: Officials and police charged over girls shelter blaze

Forty-one teenage girls were killed in a fire at the government-run shelter in March.

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China landslide: 15 dead, over 100 missing in Sichuan

A frantic rescue operation continues in Sichuan province, with 15 bodies recovered so far.

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Egypt's president ratifies islands deal with Saudi Arabia

The deal to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia has triggered protests and a legal battle.

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Is this Russia's green screen queen?

Russian YouTuber Tatiana Subbotina shares how she "travels the world" without leaving her home.

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Trump accuses Obama of inaction over Russia meddling claim

The president says his predecessor "did nothing" despite knowing of meddling claims before the poll.

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Turkey LGBT: Istanbul's Gay Pride organisers vow to defy ban

They vow to hold a march in Istanbul which officials have banned for the third year in a row.

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Yemen cholera cases 'pass 200,000'

So far more than 1,300 people have died, 25% children, with numbers expected to rise, the UN says.

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Italy acid attack model Gessica Notaro returns to work

The former Miss Italy finalist said she was doing so to encourage other women to defy bullies.

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US student hails professor for childcare offer

A single mother received a heartwarming letter after missing a class for a lack of babysitter.

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Sausage roll row: US 'invents' new summer snack

An American supermarket has created a "new" summer snack that look very familiar to Britons.

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'Poisonous theory'

The "controversial" theory is too complex for schoolchildren, an education official says.

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Moveable feast

Working out when the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr begins is surprisingly complicated.

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Pandas in Berlin: Meng Meng and Jiao Qing arrive in new home

Meng Meng and Jiao Qing arrive in Germany from China ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Muslims on India train assaulted 'because they ate beef'

A man confesses on television that he took part the attack after being goaded by his friends.

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Qatar says list of demands by Arab states not realistic

The foreign minister says conditions set by four Arab states for lifting sanctions are unrealistic.

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World's ugliest dog, Martha, crowned in California

The former rescue dog won over the judges with her stage presence at the Californian fair.

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China landslide leaves 120 missing in Sichuan

Five bodies have been recovered so far as a frantic rescue operation continues in Sichuan province.

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Schwarzenegger and Macron join forces in swipe at Trump

In video footage posted on social media, the pair pledge to "make the planet great again".

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ICYMI: Four stories you may have missed this week

From retiring actors to breastfeeding politicians.

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Mosul battle: Second French journalist dies after mine blast

Veronique Robert was injured while reporting on an advance by Iraqi forces against IS militants.

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Qatar says list of demands not realistic

The foreign minister rejects a list of conditions set by four Arab states for lifting sanctions.

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New Zealand outclass British and Irish Lions

New Zealand snuff out the British and Irish Lions' hopes of a shock win with a ruthless display in the first Test in Auckland.

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Chateau de Chambord: The garden that cost 3.5m euros

France's Chateau de Chambord reopens to the public after a 14-year renovation.

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Colombia conflict: ELN rebels free Dutch journalists

Derk Bolt and Eugenio Follender are released after a day of conflicting reports about their fate.

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Threatening Trump

It is a crime to make threats against the US president, so could Johnny Depp run into trouble?

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Many people feared buried in China landslide

More than 100 people are feared buried in a landslide in south-western China, state media report.

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'They slaughtered us'

The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse is one of the first reporters to reach the de-facto IS capital Raqqa.

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China landslide leaves 100 missing in Sichuan

A rescue operation is under way after about 40 homes were destroyed in Sichuan province.

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Russians build three-car fidget spinner

Motor enthusiasts attempt a motorised version of the cult toy, and very nearly succeed.

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Colombia conflict: Seized Dutch journalists still held

ELN rebels deny earlier reports that the two journalists abducted last weekend have now been freed.

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RuPaul to get star on Hollywood walk of fame along with Snoop Dogg and Simon Cowell

The drag queen is to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year along with Snoop Dogg and Simon Cowell.

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Venezuelan dad makes plea to president

David Vallenilla's son was shot dead by military police during a protest earlier in the week.

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EU chief's one-word response to May's plan

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker isn't sure what the UK wants.

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Tornado causes major spillage at Alabama liquor store

Tropical Storm Cindy tears through the southern United States creating extreme weather patterns and widespread damage, including this liquor store.

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Turkish water park: Children and adults electrocuted

Three children, and two adults who tried to rescue them, die at a water park in north-west Turkey.

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Saudis 'foil suicide attack' on Mecca's Grand Mosque

Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up when security forces surrounded the house he was in.

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Colombia conflict: Two Dutch journalists 'freed by rebels'

The pair were freed in good health, rebels say, but there is no confirmation from Dutch authorities.

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White House: Qatar Gulf row is a 'family issue'

US spokesman Sean Spicer says Qatar, Saudi Arabia and others should "work crisis out themselves".

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Canada community hit by suicide crisis

Wapekeka First Nation is calling for more mental health funding following three suicides.

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Glastonbury 2017: Johnny Depp apologises for Trump comment

The actor says his remarks were in "poor taste" and did not "come out as intended".

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Pakistan day of violence: Scores killed and injured

Violence at different ends of the country kill nearly 50 people and injure many more, officials say.

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Qatar row: Al Jazeera hits back over closure demands

Qatar faces demands to shut down its broadcasting network from Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies.

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'Macronmania'?

The French president makes his debut in Brussels, but it will take him more than smiles to succeed.

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Trump casts doubt on Russia investigator Mueller

The president questions the neutrality of the man investigating alleged election interference.

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Pakistan bombings kill several in Quetta and Parachinar

Blasts at different ends of the country kill at least 24 people and injure many more, officials say.

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Los Angeles police shoot at pit bull but kill teenager

Officers fired on a rampaging dog, but a ricocheting bullet hit a 17 year old in the chest.

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Russian warships launch missiles at IS targets in Syria

Missiles are fired from the Mediterranean at Islamic State group targets in Syria.

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John Magufuli's pregnant schoolgirl ban angers Tanzanian women

An online petition is set up after the president said mothers would be too distracted to go to school.

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Brexit: EU leaders says UK offer could 'worsen situation'

Donald Tusk says offer to EU nationals could "worsen the situation" as Theresa May defends her plan.

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Russia activist Alexei Navalny barred from presidential election

The anti-corruption campaigner led mass street protests against Vladimir Putin in 2011-12.

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Al-Nahyan trial: UAE princesses guilty of servant abuse

They receive suspended jail terms and fines for abuses in a hotel in Brussels in 2008.

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Making a Murderer: Brendan Dassey conviction overturned

Brendan Dassey was just 16 when he confessed to rape, kill and murder a woman with his uncle.

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'Clinical waste' victory

They can now collect the 15-week-old foetus from a hospital and carry out a proper burial.

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Brexit: EU leader says UK offer could 'worsen situation'

Donald Tusk says the UK's offer to EU nationals after Brexit could "worsen the situation".

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Deep fried tarantula, anyone?

It's rainy season in Cambodia and spiders are creeping onto the menu.

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Chagos legal status sent to international court by UN

The UK says a dispute over the islands with Mauritius is "clearly a matter" for the two countries.

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Online concern over Chinese 'human embroidery' trend

Chinese media highlight an online trend that sees users stitching patterns through their skin.

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Bangladesh landslide: Roads to Rangamati reopened

The authorities in Bangladesh have reopened roads to some of the districts worst hit by landslides last week.

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Woody Johnson: Trump picks NFL tycoon as UK ambassador

The scion of the Johnson Johnson pharmaceutical giant has known the president-elect for years.

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The Soviet 'M'

Yuri Drozdov was in charge of the "illegals", who gave up their identities to go undercover in the West.

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Germany quashes gay men's convictions and offers compensation

Some 64,000 men were jailed and more persecuted under the anti-gay law dating back to 1871.

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Gambia's ‘deserted’ village: Why did the young men leave?

The village chief of Badibu Saaba, in The Gambia, explains how most of the young men have left. But six months after electing a new president, will things soon change?

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Otto Warmbier: North Korea denies mistreating US student

Pyongyang denies mistreating Otto Warmbier - but his family says it is responsible for his death.

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Magufuli ban on pregnant schoolgirls angers Tanzanians

An online petition is set up after president to reverse his comments about breast-feeding students.

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Lionel Messi 'could swap tax fraud jail sentence for fine'

Prosecutors reportedly suggested the Barcelona star pay 255,000 euros instead of serving prison time.

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Brexit: Juncker says UK rights offer 'not sufficient'

The UK needs to do more to reassure EU nationals about their future after Brexit, top official says.

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Hackers help speeding drivers dodge fines

Australian police cancelled hundreds of speeding fines after noting their systems were infected.

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Mao Kobayashi: Japanese cancer blogger dies at 34

Mao Kobayashi, a former newsreader, found legions of admirers after chronicling her battle online.

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Qatar row: Arab states send list of steep demands

The Gulf state is being asked to close its broadcaster, Al Jazeera, and reduce ties with Iran.

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Michigan airport suspect tried to buy a gun, says FBI

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing in both Canada and the United States.

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Brexit: UK offer on EU citizens a good start, says Merkel

The German chancellor cautiously welcomes a plan for EU citizens living in the UK post-Brexit.

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North Korea tests new missile engine, US officials say

It is thought to be part of efforts towards building a missile capable of reaching the US mainland.

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Choi Soon-sil: South Korean ex-president's friend jailed

Choi Soon-sil has been sentenced to three years in prison over a case which brought down the president.

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Two Bali jail fugitives captured in East Timor

East Timor police capture two foreigners who escaped from Bali's Kerobokan Prison by using a tunnel.

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Danger map reveals health threat zone

South America could be home to the next major threat to the world's health, researchers say.

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Mexican president denies spying on journalists, lawyers and activists

Enrique Peña Nieto says his government did not use spyware against journalists, lawyers and activists.

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United States suspends all Brazilian meat imports

The US Department of Agriculture says it has recurring concerns about the safety of Brazilian meat.

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'Brothers, not strangers'

How a 61-year-old farmer embodies Uganda's welcoming attitude to South Sudanese refugees.

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Glastonbury 2017: Johnny Depp hints at Trump 'assassination'

"When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?" the star asks fans at Glastonbury.

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'My feet can't stop'

The story of performers who are saving a traditional theatre art form in the age of smart-phones.

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Anna's story

The suicide of a young Chinese woman forced into prostitution inspired a film on the hidden lives of London.

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Burying the truth

The secret of how a healthy young American ended up in a coma in a North Korean jail may have gone with him to the grave.

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Life savers

A key part of reducing the number of Ebola deaths was ensuring safe burials, research says.

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Philando Castile: Girl, 4, calms mother in police car

New footage shows girl, four, trying to calm her mother after the shooting of Philando Castile.

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Israeli airline El Al banned from asking women to switch seats

Female passengers can't be asked to switch seats at request of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, says court.

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US man 'gave top-secret information' to Chinese agent

Former US diplomatic officer Kevin Mallory could face life in prison under the Espionage Act.

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Bill Cosby plans 'sexual assault education' speaking tour

The beleaguered comic wants to educate young people about sexual assault, his representatives claim.

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Brexit: EU citizens offered 'UK settled status' by PM May

They will be treated as UK citizens for healthcare, education benefits and pensions, says the UK PM.

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Syria crisis: Inside Islamic State's 'capital' Raqqa

Gabriel Gatehouse reports from the front line of the fight against IS in Syria.

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Inside the fight for IS ‘capital’

The BBC witnesses the intense fight to oust so-called Islamic State from its Syrian "capital".

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Indian teen celebrates as Nasa sends satellite to space

The tiny satellite was designed by Rifath Sharrook, 18, and manufactured using a 3-D printer.

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Parents in the dog house after 'Scooby Snacks' mix-up

Dozens of horrified New Zealand parents accidentally feed their children treats meant for dogs.

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May unveils offer on EU citizens

EU citizens resident in UK for five years could get equal rights to UK nationals for good, PM suggests.

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US man 'gave Chinese agent secrets'

Former US diplomatic officer Kevin Mallory arrested and charged with giving top-secret documents to Chinese agent

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The moment a US father hears his dead daughter's heartbeat

Bill Conner weeps as he hears the heart of his daughter beat inside the man whose life she saved.

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Russians build three-car fidget spinner

Motor enthusiasts attempt a motorised version of the cult toy, and very nearly succeed.

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Republican senators' revolt puts health bill in jeopardy

Senators Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson, Mike Lee and Rand Paul are "not ready to vote for this bill".

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'Pizzagate' gunman sentenced to four years

The gunman was pursuing bogus claims the pizzeria hosted a child sex ring linked to Hillary Clinton.

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Trump: I did not record ex-FBI chief James Comey

Donald Trump says he did not make secret recordings of ex-FBI chief James Comey despite earlier hint to the contrary

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Hong Kong couple win right to bury stillborn son

They can now collect the 15-week-old foetus from a hospital and carry out a proper burial.

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Otto Warmbier: Mass funeral for student jailed in N Korea

The death of the US student has raised tensions, with North Korea calling Donald Trump a psychopath.

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Senate Republicans unveil healthcare bill

The Better Care Reconciliation Act slashes taxes on the wealthy and cuts Medicaid funding.

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Canadian sniper 'kills IS militant two miles away'

The bullet travelled 3,540m and took almost 10 seconds to reach its target, military sources say.

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Economist sparks Siri sexism row

He apologises for causing any offence after saying he finds a male voice more trustworthy on Siri.

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South Africa court allows secret Zuma no-confidence vote

But the South African parliament's speaker will decide whether the vote will be held in secret.

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Kenya cholera outbreak hits dozens at health conference

Delegates were attending a conference organised by Kenya's Ministry of Health in Nairobi.

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Congo peacekeepers to leave CAR amid sex abuse allegations

The UN force in the Central African Republic has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse.

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Pesto excluded from liquid ban by Italian airport

Genoa airport in northern Italy now allows pesto in hand luggage in exchange for a charity donation.

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Greek rubbish strike causes stink

For days, piles of rubbish have mounted in cities across Greece in a dispute over thousands of jobs.

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South Africa's Robben Island to cull 400 deer

Numbers have increased since hunting was banned after Nelson Mandela's prison was declared a museum.

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Italian airport makes pesto exempt from liquid ban

Genoa airport in northern Italy now allows pesto in hand luggage in exchange for a charity donation.

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Afghan car bomb hits New Kabul Bank in Helmand

At least 20 people were killed and 50 wounded in the attack in Helmand province, officials say.

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Deadly car bomb targets Afghan bank

At least 20 people are killed and dozens hurt in the attack in Helmand province, officials say.

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Brexit and security loom large at EU summit

EU leaders are in Brussels to discuss recent terror attacks and Britain's eventual exit from the EU.

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Koalas 'facing extinction' in some Australian states

The conservation group WWF is warning that koalas could be wiped out in some Australian states amid deforestation and increasing attacks by livestock.

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Adults sharing sexual content on teen app

The video app, Monkey, is designed to help teenagers make new friends

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Kenya 'colour run' to boost unity ahead of elections

A riot of colours as Kenyans run to defy divisions ahead of August polls.

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North America prepares for August solar eclipse

Nasa scientists are very excited about the eclipse happening in the United States later this summer.

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Venezuelan baseball season should be cancelled, manager says

Manager Alfredo Pedrique says the baseball season should be cancelled due to the national crisis.

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China cracks down on toothpick crossbow toys

The new gadget toy is selling like hotcakes, much though to the horror of concerned parents.

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Trump talks up solar panel plan for Mexico wall

Attaching solar panels to a wall along the Mexican border will cut costs, the US president tells a rally.

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Remains of Menem Jr exhumed amid murder claims in Argentina

The son of ex-President Menem died in a helicopter crash, but his family believes he was murdered.

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US inmates who saved guard's life to have sentences cut

Six inmates called an ambulance and performed CPR on the officer assigned to guard them.

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Fanning the flames

Critics blame human as well as natural factors for the fatal nature of Portugal's forest fires.

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Rich heritage

Mumbai is believed to have the second highest number of art deco buildings after Miami.

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Sea of troubles

It's been 25 years since Canada declared a moratorium on northern cod. Is it ready for its return?

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Crowd cheers Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernández

The former Argentine president launched a new political party ahead of legislative elections.

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Race to the bottom

The obscure and difficult to reach tracts of the seabed being claimed in the hope they contain mineral riches.

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Michigan airport knife attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar', says FBI

The police officer is in a stable condition after being stabbed at the airport in Flint.

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Jailed and ransomed

Migrants are falling prey to criminal gangs in Libya - the BBC hears one man's horrific story.

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Peace at last

Fifteen years ago there was no such thing as palliative care - care for the dying - in Mongolia. Now there is, thanks to Odontuya Davaasuren.

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Exploding cream dispenser kills French fitness blogger

The popular Instagram figure was struck in the chest and died of a heart attack, French media say.

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Police dashcam footage of Philando Castile shooting

Philando Castile was killed during a police traffic stop in Minnesota last June.

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Florida car burglar caught with his pants down

A Florida car burglar is literally caught with his pants down as a wardrobe malfunction sends him crashing to the floor during a hapless getaway.

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Driving gloves, closed zoos

What are the more unlikely ways the blistering conditions are affecting the southwest of the US?

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Thailand King Vajiralongkorn unhurt in air pistol shooting

German authorities say King Vajiralongkorn was shot at by teenagers while cycling late at night.

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Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque

The Great Mosque of al-Nuri was where IS proclaimed its so-called "caliphate" in 2014.

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George Clooney's tequila firm Casamigos sells for $1bn

George Clooney's tequila company Casamigos has been bought by Diageo in a $1bn deal.

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Britons held in Finland after going to Russia for beer

Orienteering team can't resist the lure of cheap beer over the Finland-Russia border.

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US official: Russia 'hacked' 21 US states in election

A US official confirms nearly two dozen states were targeted in the US election hack.

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Michigan police officer 'stable' after stabbing at airport

The police officer appeared to have been targeted, preliminary reports indicate.

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South Sudan no longer in famine

More than a million people are still facing emergency levels of hunger, one step below famine.

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Russian defence minister's plane 'buzzed' by Nato jet

But a Russian escort jet then intervenes, chasing away the Nato aircraft, Russian media reports say.

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'Criminal hand' started Portugal fires - fire chief

Questions raised about how the fires started and spread, as officials express hope they are nearly out.

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Wimbledon champion Boris Becker declared bankrupt

The three-time champion owed a substantial sum to an investment company.

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Brazil pilot survives crash landing in Amazon but dies in rescue

The pilot lost his grip on a rope thrown by rescuers and was dragged away by an Amazon river.

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Diplomats in distress

Since the election of Trump, things have been rocky for European diplomats.

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Marco Rubio and Ivanka Trump respond to failed hug gags

Marco Rubio and Ivanka Trump have responded to jokes on social media about their failed hug

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Deadly journey

Smugglers are still moving migrants across Central Europe despite the deaths of 71 people in 2015.

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Romanian PM ousted in MPs revolt

Romanian PM Sorin Grindeanu is forced out of power in a vote of no confidence by his own party.

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Uber founder Travis Kalanick resigns after months of turmoil

Travis Kalanick, chief executive of ride-sharing service Uber, resigns following pressure from investors.

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Otto Warmbier death: Trump blames 'brutal' North Korea

President Donald Trump blames North Korea's "brutal regime" for the death of US student Otto Warmbier.

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The Somalis dying to get married

Many young Somalis risk everything trying to seek a better life in the Middle East or Europe - often because this is the only way they can afford to get married.

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Parents in the dog house after 'Scooby Snacks' mix-up

Dozens of horrified New Zealand parents accidentally feed their children treats meant for dogs.

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Russians build three-car fidget spinner

Motor enthusiasts attempt a motorised version of the cult toy, and very nearly succeed.

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Nepal steps up to measure Mount Everest

World's tallest mountain may have changed in height since the 2015 earthquake.

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Playing not to lose

Will the US and Nato find a political solution to the decades-old conflict, or add time to the clock?

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Republican Karen Handel seals victory in key Georgia vote

Victories in congressional elections in Georgia and South Carolina are a blow to the Democrats.

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Venezuelan president sacks military top brass amid abuses

President Maduro replaces four commanders amid public outrage over violence against protesters.

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Knife-edge vote counts rattle Republicans

Early returns show the races for two southern Republican strongholds are too close to call.

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A historic wrong?

Leah Aharoni was told one of her twins died at birth – 50 years later, could her daughter still be alive?

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Trump has 'good discussions' with Ukraine president

The talks in Washington focus on the peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

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CAR violence: Deadly clashes in Bria despite ceasefire deal

At least 40 people are killed in the town of Bria a day after rebels and the government agreed a truce.

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Mideast Trumplomacy

BBC's Barbara Plett Usher looks at what lays behind US moves to flood the region with weapons.

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Brexit: Obstacles facing UK and EU negotiators

The obstacles facing negotiators in the time-pressed talks for Britain to quit the EU.

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Otto Warmbier: No autopsy for US student held by North Korea

The Ohio coroner said only an external exam was performed on the US student, who died on Monday.

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Secretive Republican healthcare bill sickens Democrats

President Donald Trump's party is crafting a behind-closed-doors bill without public hearings.

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CAR violence: Clashes in Bria despite ceasefire deal

Fighting erupted in the town of Bria a day after rebels and the government signed a truce agreement.

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Urine used to charge smartphone

British scientists have developed a way to charge phones with power created from urine.

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Suspected suicide bomber shot at Brussels railway station

Belgian police say the situation is under control after the incident at Brussels Central Station.

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India arrests 15 for cheering Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Police tell reporters that the Muslim men from Madhya Pradesh state have been charged with sedition.

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Man shot in Brussels rail station amid bomb belt claims

Belgian police say the situation is under control after the incident at Brussels Central Station.

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Chelsea Clinton: Steve Bannon of 'fat shamed' Spicer in text

Chelsea Clinton accuses Steve Bannon of "fat shaming" Sean Spicer as an excuse for off-camera briefings.

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Ford to produce new Focus model in China

The carmaker had planned to build the Focus in Mexico, but cancelled plans for a new factory after pressure from Donald Trump.

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A new refugee 'every three seconds'

Record numbers of people are displaced worldwide, the UN's refugee agency says.

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DR Congo Kasai conflict: 'Thousands dead' in violence

The Catholic Church says that thousands of people have died in the Kasai region since last October.

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Portugal fires: Confusion over plane crash claim

An official denies reports that a plane fighting forest fires in central Portugal had crashed.

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In pictures

Homes were swept away and villagers reported missing after a rare earthquake hit the area on Sunday.

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Syria war: Polio paralyses 17 children in Mayadin and Raqqa

The World Health Organisation says the first outbreak in the country since 2014 is "very serious".

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Portugal fires: Canadair plane crashes while tackling blazes

The water-bombing plane was fighting huge forest fires in central Portugal that have killed dozens.

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Syria conflict: US jet 'downs Iran-made drone'

Tensions in the region are rising as a battle develops for control over eastern Syria.

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Qatar camels caught up in Gulf crisis

Thousands of camels and sheep owned by Qataris are forced to return from Saudi Arabia's pastureland.

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Syria conflict: US jet 'downs drone' near Jordan border

The Iranian-made drone was thought to be armed and threatening US troops on the ground, officials say.

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Man hunting treasure from poem 'found dead' in New Mexico

A man dies during a search in the Rocky Mountains for a $2m treasure, following clues in a poem.

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Sylvie Goulard: Macron's defence minister resigns

French Defence Minister Sylvie Goulard resigns as her party is investigated over EU funding.

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Never give up

Mari Malek came to the US as a child refugee. Now she uses her supermodel status to advocate for children affected by war in South Sudan.

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Costa Rica's President Luis Guillermo Solís swallows wasp.

Costa Rica's President, Luis Guillermo Solís inadvertently swallowed a wasp when giving a press conference.

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New frog species discovered in India's Western Ghats

The new species were found after five years of extensive explorations in the Western Ghats.

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Man jailed for dangling baby from window in Algeria

The father dangled his baby out of a window in a high-rise building to attract "likes" on Facebook.

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Risky trip?

Tourism to North Korea has seen a steady rise - will the death of Otto Warmbier put an end to that?

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Mourinho accused of tax fraud during Real Madrid stint

Manchester United's boss is accused of defrauding Spain of €3.3m during his time at Real Madrid.

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Phoenix flights cancelled because it's too hot for planes

High temperatures are forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Lorde sorry after saying Taylor Swift is 'like having a friend with an autoimmune disease'

The singer apologises for comparing her friendship with Taylor Swift to that of someone with an autoimmune disease.

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Britons held in Finland after going to Russia for beer

Orienteering team can't resist the lure of cheap beer over the Finland-Russia border.

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Mosul battle: Mine blast kills French and Iraqi journalists

Stephan Villeneuve and Bakhtiyar Haddad were embedded with Iraqi forces battling IS militants.

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Kabul blast: Protester killed near bomb site

Afghan police kill a demonstrator as they clear crowds angry over recent militant attacks.

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Calais van driver dead in migrant roadblock crash

The driver of a Polish van crashed into lorries forced to stop by tree trunks placed on a motorway.

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Syria conflict: Australia suspends military air operations

The decision comes as Russia warns that it will treat US-led coalition jets as potential targets.

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How a South Sudanese refugee became a supermodel

Mari Malek came to the US as a child refugee. Now she uses her supermodel status to advocate for children affected by war in South Sudan.

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Court lashes Russia 'gay propaganda' law

Russia's "gay propaganda" law is discriminatory and encourages homophobia, European human rights court rules

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Carrie Fisher 'had cocaine' in her system when she died

Carrie Fisher had three drugs including cocaine in her system when she died, US media reports.

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Barclays charged with fraud in Qatar case

The Serious Fraud Office brought the charges in relation to a capital injection the bank received in 2008.

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Otto Warmbier: Trump condemns 'brutal' N Korea as student dies

Otto Warmbier case remains a mystery, as the student dies six days after he is returned to the US.

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Portugal fire: Soaring temperatures threaten firefighting effort

Hot weather and windy conditions threaten to spread fires that have killed at least 64 people.

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Wallabies coach calls furious fan after Scotland defeat

It follows an 800-word Facebook post which accused the Australian rugby side of lacking passion.

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Otto Warmbier death: Trump blames 'brutal' North Korea

President Donald Trump blames North Korea's "brutal regime" for the death of US student Otto Warmbier.

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Darjeeling on boil

A decision to make Bengali a compulsory language in Darjeeling schools has triggered fresh violence.

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Dozens killed in huge Portugal forest fire

A woman who escaped the raging fires turns to witness the destruction of her home.

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Brexit negotiations: Barnier rules out 'concessions'

EU negotiator Michel Barnier says there will be "consequences" from Brexit as negotiations begin.

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Otto Warmbier, US student sent home from North Korea, dies

Otto Warmbier's family blame his death on the "torturous mistreatment" he received in North Korea.

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Tanzania albino attacks: 'My neighbour hacked off my hands'

Mariam Staford Bandaba was attacked in Tanzania by a gang of men who chopped off her arms, believing albino body parts had magic properties. She is now able to work as a weaver.

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Champs-Elysees attack car 'had guns and gas' - Paris police

The driver died but nobody else was injured in the incident, French officials say.

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No Italy 'baby bonus' for Mafia boss's daughter Lucia Riina

The youngest daughter of jailed Mafia boss Toto Riina is refused an allowance for her baby in Sicily.

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Portugal fire eyewitness calls for an inquiry into fire

People "didn't need to die the way they've died", says Portugal forest fire eyewitness Caleb Cluff.

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Otto Warmbier, US student sent home from N Korea, dies

Otto Warmbier, a US student held in North Korea, has died after returning home in a coma, his family says.

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Guns kill 1,300 US children every year, study finds

Boys and African-American children were most often the victims, researchers found.

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Four inmates tunnel out of Kerokoban Prison in Bali

The inmates escaped from Kerokoban Prison using a 12m tunnel, Indonesian officials say.

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Ever wondered what Jared Kushner sounds like?

President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser has been notoriously quiet on the public stage - until now.

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Personal details of nearly 200 million US citizens exposed

Sensitive personal details were available on a cloud server to anyone with the correct link.

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