Trump 'dictated' son's statement on Russian lawyer meeting

The US president overruled advisers over Donald Jr's statement about meeting a Russian lawyer - media.

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Half of all Australian university students 'harassed'

A landmark report reveals the extent of sexual assault and harassment at Australian universities.

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Passchendaele ceremony: Highlights

The words of soldiers and royalty are among the highlights of a remembrance ceremony in Ypres.

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Olympic Games: Los Angeles agrees to host in 2028

The city officially declares its candidature for the games, leaving Paris to stage the 2024 edition.

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Did Donald Trump's chief of staff sack Scaramucci to 'shut down circus'?

Emily Maitlis speaks about the sacking of White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, who spent less than 10 days in the post.

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'Today I climbed Kilimanjaro' says girl, aged 8

Eight-year-old Roxy Getter from Florida is now the youngest girl to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

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NZ opposition Labour change leaders ahead of election

Andrew Little resigns over "disappointing" opinion polls, and is replaced by deputy Jacinda Ardern.

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Australian intruder 'drank champagne and fell asleep'

The man broke into an Australian home before being discovered sleeping in a bed, police say.

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Boa constrictor 911 call released

"I have a boa constrictor stuck to my face", the terrified woman told Ohio emergency services.

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Heading home

Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs after Putin's crackdown.

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Irish parliament bar bills to be written off

There is "no realistic prospect" of outstanding bills at Ireland's parliament buildings being paid.

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NZ opposition Labour leader Andrew Little resigns

He cites "disappointing" opinion polls, saying the party needs a new leadership ahead of elections.

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Fatal attraction?

Why fridge magnets may provide an insight into relations between the Russian and US presidents.

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Skin deep

The 66-year-old Fields twins have lived together all their lives - now they are even closer after sharing their skin.

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Power to the people?

BBC News takes a closer look at the controversial constituent assembly convened by President Maduro.

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio found guilty of violating judge's order

Joe Arpaio violated a judge's order that he cease detaining people whom he racially profiled.

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'Functional, not vulgar'

How a photo of the president's daughter led to a breastfeeding debate in Kyrgyzstan.

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US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Nicolás Maduro joins Mugabe, Assad and Kim Jong-un on the list of foreign heads targeted by the US.

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Iranians said duped by 'Workmen Needed' film poster

Picture house boss denies job applicants were confused by "Workmen Needed" film title.

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US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

President Maduro is a "dictator" says the US after an "illegitimate" vote for a new assembly.

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Anthony Scaramucci sacked as Trump media chief

The White House communications chief is fired after 10 days, as President Trump's staff shake-up goes on.

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Anthony Scaramucci out as Trump media chief

White House communications chief Anthony Scaramucci is removed from post after 10 days, US media report.

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Olympic Games: Los Angeles set to announce it will host in 2028

Los Angeles is set to announce it will host the Olympic Games in 2028, meaning Paris will stage the 2024 edition.

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Jeanne Moreau: French screen icon and star of Jules et Jim, dies at 89

The screen icon appeared in films like Jules et Jim, Moderato Cantabile and Viva Maria!.

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Sam Shepard: US actor and playwright dies aged 73

He won a Pulitzer Prize for his writing and was nominated for an Oscar for his acting.

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Mike Pence reassures Baltic states over Russia 'threat'

Vice-President Mike Pence tells the Nato allies: "An attack on one of us is an attack on us all."

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Russia warns Poland not to touch Soviet WW2 memorials

Russia says Poland will face sanctions if it removes monuments to the Red Army's WW2 victory.

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iPhone thieves ‘used van to rob moving truck’

Police in Holland say five thieves looted a truck on the highway by climbing out of a moving van.

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South African farmers in 'coffin case' plead not guilty

The two men allegedly forced a black South African into a coffin and threatened to burn him alive.

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Mike Pence: Russia is biggest threat to Baltic states

Mike Pence's remarks come as Russia orders a cut on US diplomatic staff in response to sanctions.

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Honolulu bans texting while crossing streets in bid to curb injuries

Hawaii's largest city passes a law aimed at reducing injuries and deaths from "distracted walking".

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Gunfire after explosions hit Kabul

Gunfire is heard after several explosions hit Afghanistan's Kabul, reportedly near the Iraqi embassy.

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Jakarta bans bikes from busy new road over selfie risk

Indonesia bars motorbikes from a busy new road to prevent potential accidents caused by selfie-taking.

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Kenyan election IT head Chris Msando found dead

Chris Msando was in charge of the computerised voting system in next week's election.

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New Zealander paints his own parking restrictions

Russell Taylor says his homemade yellow lines stop selfish parking caused by rising gentrification.

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Kenyan election IT head Chris Musando found dead

The key electoral commission worker went missing on Friday, just days before next week's election.

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Jeanne Moreau: French screen icon dies at 89

The screen icon appeared in films like Jules et Jim, Seven Days... Seven Nights and Viva Maria!.

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Mass Nigerian arrests for gay sex in Lagos State

Homosexuality, gay marriage, gay groups and shows of same-sex affection, are all illegal in Nigeria.

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Iceland's iconic hot dog stand is forced to move

The world famous stall has traded from the same spot since 1937.

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Smack down

Tuvshinjargal, 17, loves sumo wrestling, but as a girl is barred from turning it into a career.

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Russian official voices angst with Europe in poetry

Barred from entry: Russia's Deputy Prime Minister voices his angst in social media verse.

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Kabul attack: Gun battle and suicide bombing in Afghan capital

Afghan security forces are said to be fighting gunmen after a bombing outside the Iraqi embassy.

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HSBC profits rise as it prepares for UK ringfence

Europe's largest bank announced a $2bn share buyback as it prepares to ring-fence its UK retail arm.

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Dogs take part in El Salvador costume contest

From pirates to pompoms, dogs and their owners show off some paw-some looks in El Salvador.

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It is easy to expose users' secret web habits, say researchers

Porn browsing habits and confidential documents are found in supposedly anonymised data.

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Venezuela's Maduro claims poll victory as opposition cries foul

The opposition disputes the turnout figure of 41.5% saying fewer voted for the constituent assembly.

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The tax trick

The chunk of global wealth illegally stashed in tax havens is a big feature of the modern economy.

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Kabul attack: Gunfire after explosions hit Afghan capital

Afghan police say a suicide attack has taken place outside the Iraqi embassy in the capital, Kabul.

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Chester Bennington: Linkin Park singer's funeral held in California

A private funeral takes place for Chester Bennington, who took his own life earlier this month.

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Cristiano Ronaldo to appear in court on tax charges

The football star has previously said his "conscience is clear" over accusations he evaded tax.

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Venezuela claims 41.5% turnout in violent constituent assembly vote

The official turnout is disputed by the opposition, after at least 10 died in election day violence.

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Apple accused of 'siding with censorship'

VPN providers say Apple has 'sided with censorship' by pulling their products from its app store.

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HSBC sees half-year profits rise by 5%

Europe's largest bank also announced a share buyback of up to $2bn to be completed in 2017.

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Angelina Jolie denies 'cruel' Cambodia child auditions

The actress said allegations she exploited children while casting for a Cambodian film were "false".

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Venezuela turnout '41.5%' after violent vote

The official turnout in Venezuela's poll was 41.5%, after at least 10 died in election day violence.

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Homes searched over Australia 'plane plot'

Australian police hunt for clues after making four arrests in a "major" counter-terrorism operation.

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Hungry for success

The man who says building a restaurant empire isn't about the food, it's about the service

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Pakistan's power problem

Nawaz Sharif's removal from power over alleged corruption comes amid a wider political struggle.

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Hot air balloon 'record broken' in France

Enthusiasts in France claim they've flown 456 hot air balloons from an air base in France.

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Elephants in Malawi relocated as part of conservation project

Rangers in Malawi take on the mammoth task of moving hundreds of elephants to safer national parks.

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Venezuela crisis: Deadly clashes amid tense election for assembly

Several people are reported killed as voting for a new assembly is disrupted by violence.

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Qatar crisis: Saudi-led allies stand firm

Four Arab nations boycotting Qatar say it must respond to their 13 demands before any dialogue.

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Scarred by Islamic State, 'captive' in Greece

Migrants describe fleeing torture by the militant group - only to find scant help while in detention on Lesbos.

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Venezuelan officials killed amid tense election for assembly

A candidate and an activist are among those killed as voting takes place for a controversial assembly.

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German cable car collision leaves dozens stranded in mid-air

Fire crews in Cologne use a crane to reach passengers trapped over the River Rhine.

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North Korea: US says 'no value' in UN security council meeting

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley urges China to "seriously challenge" the North Korean government.

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Russia's President Putin orders 755 US diplomatic staff to leave

The Russian move reduces US diplomatic staff numbers to the same as Russian diplomats in the US.

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Is this Turkey's Rocky?

"Nothing is difficult" for 18-year-old mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Kadir Dalkiran.

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Putin orders 755 US diplomatic staff to leave

It is thought to be the largest number of diplomats expelled from any country in modern history.

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Maryam al-Otaibi: Saudi anti-guardianship campaigner freed from detention

Maryam al-Otaibi was detained in April after fleeing her father's house to live independently.

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Powys man gets broadband via satellite over Africa

One man's internet signal travels 50,000 miles, but is still quicker than conventional broadband.

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Putin confirms 755 US diplomatic staff must leave

Russia's president says he does not want to go further in retaliating against US sanctions.

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South Korea president adopts meat farm rescue dog

Moon Jae-in makes good his election promise to adopt a rescued animal as the country's "First Dog".

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Konstanz nightclub shooting: Gunman opened fire 'after argument'

The shooter was an Iraqi Kurd who was the son-in-law of the nightclub's owner, investigators say.

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Trump responds to N Korea with missile defence test and B-1 drills

The US tests its controversial anti-missile system and flies B-1 bombers over the Korean peninsula.

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India heroin bust: Coastguard seizes 1,500kg of drugs

The haul was worth $550m, with the coastguard calling it India's largest-ever single drugs seizure.

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Venezuelan officials killed as voting starts

A candidate in Sunday's assembly election and an activist are among those killed as voting starts.

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Laurianne Rossi, French MP, punched in Paris market

Laurianne Rossi says her attacker expressed anger at President Macron's policies.

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South Korea baby bust as birth rate falls to record low

Officials blame youth unemployment but couples say the cost of living rules out having big families.

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Israeli soldier who killed wounded Palestinian attacker loses appeal

A court upholds an 18-month sentence for Elor Azaria, who killed a wounded Palestinian attacker.

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Philippines mayor accused by Duterte of drugs trade links shot dead

Police on Mindanao shoot dead Reynaldo Parojinog, accused by the president of drugs trade links.

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Before the flood

Can Nigerian lives and property be saved from the aftermath of torrential rain and flooding each year?

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Boa constrictor 911 call released

"I have a boa constrictor stuck to my face", the terrified woman told Ohio emergency services.

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Kenya police kill gunman at Deputy President Ruto's home

The man had forced his way into the home with a machete, and hidden inside for hours, police say.

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On the front line of Caracas protests

For months, photographer Gregorio Marrero has been on the streets of Venezuela's capital as protests against the president intensified.

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Trump 'disappointed' with China after North Korea missile test

The US president says he won't allow China "to do nothing" after North Korea's latest rocket test.

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Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg: 'Pay women well'

Sheryl Sandberg selects a feminist anthem for Desert Island Discs and says girls should be told to lead.

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German nightclub shooting: 'Two dead' in Constance

A man who opened fire in a nightclub in Constance was then shot by police and later died.

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'I used to have a normal life'

A haemophiliac struggles to find medication - one of many casualties in Venezuela's acute crisis.

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'I don't like hiding my identity so I stay inside'

A new exhibition called 'The House of Kings and Queens' looks at the experiences of LGBT people in Sierra Leone.

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US healthcare: Watch McCain topple Trump's 'skinny repeal' bill

John McCain voted against repealing the Obama-era healthcare law. But did you see everything else going on in the chamber?

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Venezuela to vote on constituent assembly amid protests

Opposition groups are boycotting the election which they say is a power grab by President Maduro.

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Spain music festival hit by huge blaze on stage

More than 22,000 are evacuated after flames engulf the stage at Tomorrowland Unite near Barcelona.

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Iranians said duped by 'Workmen Needed' film poster

Picture house boss denies job applicants were confused by "Workmen Needed" film title.

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'Food porn'

How a recent college graduate is making tens of thousands of dollars with his food-themed Instagram feed.

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Turkish women march against 'unacceptable' dress code

Hundreds of women march in Istanbul in protest at the pressures they face to dress conservatively.

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Smarter speakers

The man in charge of Amazon's smart speakers and their AI assistant discusses their future.

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'Functional, not vulgar'

How a photo of the president's daughter led to a breastfeeding debate in Kyrgyzstan.

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Australia police 'foil terror plot to bring down plane'

Four people have been arrested after counter-terrorism police raided homes across Sydney.

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'I have a boa constrictor stuck to my face'

A 911 call released by Ohio police of when a women reported a boa constrictor stuck to her face.

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Russian bird farm: The millionaire with 5,000 pigeons

Viktor Kharlashin won't say how much he has spent on his bird farm, but it's one of the biggest in Europe.

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Honolulu bans texting while crossing streets in bid to curb injuries

Hawaii's largest city passes a law aimed at reducing injuries and deaths from "distracted walking".

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Kenya Deputy President Ruto's home entered by knifeman

Neither the deputy president nor his family were at home at the time, police say.

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Yemen crisis: BBC gains rare access

The BBC witnesses the hidden reality inside the war-torn country.

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Johannesburg football stadium crush kills two

The crush occurred during the Soweto derby between football clubs Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

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Zermatt: 'Longest' hanging pedestrian bridge opens in Switzerland

The Europe Bridge spans 494m (1,640ft) and hangs up to 85m above a ravine near the town of Zermatt.

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Australian comedian Chris Lilley attacked over race video

Summer Heights High star Chris Lilley's video was posted days after a controversial court verdict.

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Pakistan PM: Brother of ousted Sharif lined up to take over

Shahbaz Sharif must first win a seat in parliament, so Shahid Khaqan Abbas is named interim PM.

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Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week shows off First Nations' designs

Designers and models showcase indigenous style at the city's first Indigenous Fashion Week.

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Kenya deputy PM Ruto's home stormed by gunmen

Gunshots have been heard at the compound in the western county of Uasin Gishu, reports say.

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Hamburg supermarket attacker 'was known Islamist'

The man who killed one and injured six with a knife was known to police and had "psychological" issues.

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Australia's Labor opposition vows republic referendum

Labor leader Bill Shorten promises a simple Yes or No vote should he be elected.

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George Clooney 'to sue' over twins' photos

George Clooney has threatened to sue French magazine Voici for publishing photos of his newborn twins

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Tesla Model 3: Elon Musk rolls out mass market model

The electric car maker hopes the Model 3, starting at $35,000, will bring mass market interest.

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Hamburg attacker 'was known Islamist'

Man who killed one person and injured six in Hamburg supermarket knife attack was "known Islamist", police say

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Kenya election: Fake BBC Focus on Africa report explained

How do you spot a fake news report? The BBC's Focus on Africa editor explains.

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South Korea president adopts meat farm rescue dog

Moon Jae-in makes good his election promise to adopt a rescued animal as the country's "First Dog".

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Kenya election: Fake CNN and BBC news reports circulate

The fake videos used CNN and BBC logos, and had bogus surveys about the August presidential elections.

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Car drives into vape shop in California

Security camera footage shows the shop owner escaping the incoming vehicle - but only just.

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Migrant crisis: Austria kicks out Afghan kickboxer

An Afghan kickboxer tells the BBC of his bitterness at being expelled from Austria to Croatia.

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Ohio boa constrictor: Firefighters kill snake 'stuck to woman's face'

Firefighters in Ohio find a terrified woman lying on her drive with a huge snake wrapped round her.

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Scarred by Islamic State, 'captive' in Greece

Migrants describe fleeing torture by the militant group - only to find scant help while in detention on Lesbos.

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Sri Lanka to sign deal on Hambantota port with China

The controversial plan gives China a key position on the main shipping lane between Asia and Europe.

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Trump to sign bill imposing fresh sanctions on Russia

The bill was passed by both houses of Congress but it was thought the president might veto it.

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North Korea says missile test shows all US within range

North Korea says its second test of an intercontinental ballistic missile is a stern warning to the US.

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Against the clock, hackers attempt safe cracking with robot

A team of hackers has created a cheap robot capable of cracking into a leading-brand safe.

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Colombia 'will not recognise' Venezuela's assembly vote

Colombia's president says the new Venezuelan assembly, to be elected on Sunday, "lacks legitimacy".

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Burning boats

The EU wants to shut down the migrant route from Libya, but deaths on the Mediterranean are on the rise.

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Deceitful data

Fake networks and spoofed data can frustrate hackers looking for an easy way to cash in

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Suits, oranges and brooms

Why do people wear oranges and other curiosities about the Kenyan election, explained by Dickens Olewe.

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The bear next door

It has achieved a century of independence by carefully manoeuvring around its massive neighbour.

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'Zero hour'

Tensions are rising as the Maduro government pushes for a vote to create a constituent assembly.

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Partition at 70

Seventy years after India and Pakistan won their independence, why are relations still tense?

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Drawing by President Trump sells for nearly $30,000

It depicts the Manhattan skyline, and got five times terest than normal for the auctioneers.

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Apple to discontinue iPod nano and shuffle

They are the last two music players in the company's line-up that cannot play songs from its streaming service Apple Music and neither had been upgraded in years.

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John Kelly appointment: Trump replaces chief of staff Priebus

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus is being replaced by General John Kelly, President Trump announces in a tweet.

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Rio de Janeiro begins deploying 10,000 troops to fight crime surge

Violence has been on the rise in Rio since the end of the Olympics nearly a year ago.

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Anger at 'panda cruelty' video in China

Furious Chinese netizens are criticising Chengdu's famed panda centre over alleged animal cruelty.

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Poland must end logging in Bialowieza forest, Europe's oldest, court rules

Europe's top court orders the ban after Warsaw backed a rise in logging in Bialowieza forest.

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Man killed wife on cruise ship for 'laughing' at him

The woman was found dead in the cabin the couple were sharing on a cruise ship.

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North Korea conducts new intercontinental missile test

Experts suggest the missile could have been capable of hitting the continental United States.

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Turkish court frees seven jailed journalists

The seven reporters are part of a trial of 17 staff members from the opposition paper Cumhuriyet.

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US plans to curb nicotine in tobacco

For the first time the US health agency will seek to limit the nicotine levels in tobacco products.

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US healthcare: Watch McCain topple Trump's 'skinny repeal' bill

John McCain voted against repealing the Obama-era healthcare law. But did you see everything else going on in the chamber?

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Republicans 'frustrated' after healthcare fiasco

House Speaker Paul Ryan is "disappointed" by the Senate's third failed attempt to repeal Obamacare.

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North Korea conducts new ballistic missile test

It flew for 45 minutes - longer than the intercontinental ballistic missile tested in early July.

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Hamburg supermarket attack leaves one dead

Police say one suspect has been arrested but that it is too soon to pinpoint a motive.

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Iranians said duped by 'Workmen Needed' film poster

Picture house boss denies job applicants were confused by "Workmen Needed" film title.

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Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif resigns after Panama Papers verdict

The Supreme Court had earlier disqualified him from office over corruption allegations.

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Switzerland's Lavertezzo overrun with tourists after video goes viral

Village dubbed the "Maldives of Milan" is being turned into an "open air toilet", residents say.

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Migrant crisis: Italy backs force to police Libya shore

Italy's cabinet backs sending ships, planes and personnel - but Libya denies asking for such help.

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Meet Afghanistan's Top Guns

A new generation of Afghan fighter pilots are starting to fly missions against the Taliban.

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Georgia ex-leader Saakashvili plans defiant return to Ukraine

Georgia's ex-president vows to return to Ukraine despite being stripped of Ukrainian citizenship.

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Gulnara Karimova, Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter, 'detained'

Officials break a three-year silence about Gulnara Karimova, but her whereabouts are still unknown.

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Gay 'dad dating' game is a surprise hit

Dream Daddy topped the best-sellers chart on games store Steam shortly after its release.

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Indian court rejects abortion for 10-year-old rape victim

Medical experts told the court she was 32 weeks pregnant and termination would be "too risky".

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Russia orders US to cut embassy staff in retaliation for sanctions

The Kremlin tells the US to cut diplomatic staff to 455 and bars it from using some properties.

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Smarter speakers

The man in charge of Amazon's smart speakers and their AI assistant discusses their future.

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Iceland's iconic hot dog stand is forced to move

The world famous stall has traded from the same spot since 1937.

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North Korea hackers 'want cash not secrets'

Banks in South Korea and elsewhere are being targeted for foreign currency, a report says.

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Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif resigns over Panama Papers verdict

Nawaz Sharif has resigned after being disqualified from holding office over corruption allegations.

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'I used to have a normal life'

A haemophiliac struggles to find medication - one of many casualties in Venezuela's acute crisis.

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Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif disqualified by court

The ruling comes after a corruption inquiry arising from the 2015 Panama Papers leak.

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Barcelona train crash 'injures 48'

The train did not brake when entering the station, hitting the buffers at the platform, reports say.

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Pakistan's Sharif disqualified by court

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif disqualified from holding public office over corruption case - supreme court

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Pakistan braces for Panama Papers verdict on PM Nawaz Sharif

The verdict is the peak of a drama that has divided the nation and could see the PM disqualified.

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Syria war: US says coalition partners must only fight IS

Opposition allies have been told they must not fight against Bashar al-Assad's government forces.

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Senators threaten to block healthcare 'skinny repeal' bill

The three Republicans are seeking a guarantee that the measure will be debated further.

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Hey you!

Millions of Indian women have never used their husband's name - it's a way of showing respect for him. But campaigners are now urging some of them to change their ways.

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Russia sanctions: Trump's hand forced by Senate vote

The bill imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite White House objections.

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US Senate backs new Russia sanctions

The bill imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite White House objections.

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Scaramucci in vulgar tirade against White House colleague Priebus

The new White House communications boss strongly attacks President Trump's chief of staff.

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'More than 40' killed in battle with Boko Haram in Nigeria

They were killed during an operation to free a group abducted by Boko Haram, the army says.

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James Corden sings response to Donald Trump's trans military ban

The late night chat show host sung L-G-B-T to the tune of L-O-V-E as he called out the president on his military trans ban

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Iran carries out 'successful' satellite launch

The US criticises the launch from a new space centre, describing it as a provocative action.

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Venezuela crisis: Bans on protests that 'disturb' election

Demonstrations that could "disturb or affect" Sunday's controversial vote are outlawed.

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Yemen crisis: BBC gains rare access

The BBC witnesses the devastating reality hidden inside the war-torn country.

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Yemen's agony

The BBC's Orla Guerin sees the suffering of cholera and malnutrition victims in Yemen's civil war.

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Signal may be from first 'exomoon'

Astronomers have discovered an object that could be the first known moon located beyond the Solar System.

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Boy Scouts apologise for Trump remarks

The president had encouraged the Scouts to boo Barack Obama as he touted his political agenda.

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Istanbul hailstorm causes floods and damage

Hailstones and heavy rain have battered the Turkish city.

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Row as New Zealand spends thousands on South Korean mud

Mud-meets-music festival brings in "high quality" muck from abroad.

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Jeff Bezos: Five things you may not know about Amazon's founder

Five things you didn't know about the man whose wealth overtook Bill Gates' for a day.

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US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship

The US Navy releases footage of a patrol ship firing warning shots at an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps boat on Tuesday.

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'Holy hell to pay' if Sessions fired

Senator Lindsey Graham also says going after special counsel Robert Muller could be the end for Trump.

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Jordan's King Abdullah calls for Israel trial over embassy deaths

King Abdullah says the Israeli PM's praise for a guard who shot two Jordanians is "provocative".

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Ohio fair ride accident: 'People came flying out'

One person was killed and several injured in the accident at Ohio's State Fair.

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Transgender ban: No policy change for now, says top general

The US top general says President Trump needs to issue guidance before any changes come into effect.

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Porsche to recall 22,000 cars over emissions software

Germany's transport minister orders move to remove what he says is illegal emissions-controlling software.

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Justin Bieber's car hits pedestrian

The singer was said to be travelling at an "extremely slow speed" when the collision occurred.

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Scaramucci challenges Priebus over leaks to the press

The White House aides says Trump's chief of staff is "gonna need to speak for his actions".

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Palestinians return to holy site after Israel security reversal

Muslims re-enter East Jerusalem site after Israel fully removes its controversial security set-up.

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Wenjian Liu: Widow gives birth to daughter two years after killing

Sperm was taken from Det Wenjian Liu and frozen on the night of his death in December 2014.

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Rising costs

More than a million prescriptions are paid for every year, and many go to retired personnel.

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TV guest quits show over request to speak Ukrainian

Should Ukrainian TV keep people from speaking Russian on it? One guest's actions have sparked a debate.

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EU migrant crisis: France plans asylum 'hotspots' in Libya

President Macron says this could stop people not eligible for asylum from "taking crazy risks".

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South Korea president adopts meat farm rescue dog

Moon Jae-in makes good his election promise to adopt a rescued animal as the country's "First Dog".

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Turkish police detain dozens for wearing a T-shirt

Authorities suspect people are signalling support for an attempted coup with their clothing.

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Swedish PM Lofven drops two ministers over IT crisis

Stefan Lofven says his government remains despite a security crisis over the handling of public data.

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Missing Florida woman found after bottling her scent

The sniffer dog used her individual scent, preserved in advance for emergencies, to track her down.

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Israel removes Jerusalem flashpoint security apparatus

Muslim leaders end a holy site boycott after Israel fully removes its controversial security set-up.

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Jerusalem flashpoint security apparatus removed

Muslim leaders end a boycott of a key holy site after Israel relents over security devices.

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Jerusalem holy site: Cheers as scaffolding removed

Palestinians cheer as Israeli police remove security measures at a key Jerusalem holy site.

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Georgia ex-leader Saakashvili stripped of Ukraine's citizenship

Georgia's ex-leader vows to fight against the move by President Petro Poroshenko, a one-time ally.

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Chinese police detain 'female Jesus cult' members

The group is notorious for the killing of a woman in a McDonald's in 2014.

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Ghana's dancing pallbearers bring funeral joy

Pallbearers are lifting the mood in Ghana with flamboyant coffin-carrying displays.

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Jerusalem site security measures removed

Israeli police remove last of new security measures outside Jerusalem holy site which led to Palestinian uproar

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Lapland zoo polar bears enjoy snow gift

Christmas has come early for Lapland zoo polar bears with snow in July.

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Malaysia MP: 'Denying husbands sex is abuse'

Outrage erupts in Malaysia after an MP said women denying their husbands sex amounted to "abuse".

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Armed guards for tomatoes in India as prices rise

The unprecedentedly high price of tomatoes in India is making people see red.

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Bitcoin fraud suspect Vinnik charged by US grand jury

He is said to be part of a gang accused of laundering billions through the digital currency.

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Trump's transgender military ban 'not worked out yet'

Mr Trump announced a ban on transgender military service - but the policy has yet to be worked out.

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Ohio State Fair ride accident results in death

A spinning pendulum ride tossed its passengers into the air at high speed, officials say.

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The bear next door

It has achieved a century of independence by carefully manoeuvring around its massive neighbour.

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Burning boats

The EU wants to shut down the migrant route from Libya, but deaths on the Mediterranean are on the rise.

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The businesses capitalising on 24-hour sunlight

How Lapland firms have adapted to the permanent light of Arctic summers.

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No fly zone

Seventy years after India and Pakistan won their independence, why are relations still tense?

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Kicked out

An active duty soldier was preparing for a promotion ceremony, but now his plans are in chaos.

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One-armed 'clown' brandishing a machete arrested in Maine

Maine Police arrest a man in a clown mask who taped a machete to the stump of his amputated arm.

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Senate rejects plan to repeal Obamacare without replacement

A second attempt by Senate Republicans to repeal parts of Obamacare fails to gain enough support.

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Trump supporters say it's time for Sessions to step aside

The White House says it will decide "soon" on the fate of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

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On the brink

Sweden's government appears on the brink of falling - so what led to the crisis?

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Italy drought: Water cuts pose Rome 'health risk'

Italy's health minister warns against water rationing in the city as the drought bites.

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Switzerland's Lavertezzo overrun with tourists after video goes viral

Village dubbed the "Maldives of Milan" is being turned into an "open air toilet", residents say.

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Italians flock to Swiss town after viral video

A video showing a group of friends swimming in the Verzasca river has inspired hundreds of tourists.

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Venezuela crisis: US sanctions 13 top officials

The move comes as President Maduro rejects calls to cancel a vote for a new constituent assembly.

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Canada's Supreme Court halts seismic testing near Inuit hamlet

The highest court ruled that the community was not adequately consulted on the oil and gas project.

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US Muslims: Survey suggests nearly half suffer discrimination

Three quarters of US Muslims say President Trump is "unfriendly toward" them, Pew research suggests.

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Man arrested after live cobras found inside potato chip cans

A California man is charged with smuggling after the snakes were intercepted by customs officers.

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Auschwitz: First travelling exhibition will visit Europe and US

More than 600 items will visit 14 different cities in Europe and the US, starting later this year.

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Pakistan village council orders 'revenge rape' of girl

A teenager in Multan is raped by order of a village council after her brother was accused of rape.

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Canada revokes Helmut Oberlander's citizenship for the fourth time

Canada says it does not take revocation lightly but it is necessary in cases of fraud.

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US energy secretary Rick Perry duped by Russian hoaxers

The energy secretary thought the Ukrainian prime minister was on the line - but he was being fooled.

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Justine Damond death: Woman 'slapped police car'

Australian Justine Damond called 911 and was shot and killed by police less than an hour later.

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Tourists flee raging wildfires across French Riviera

Wildfires in south-eastern France have forced the evacuation of 10,000 people overnight, officials say.

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Trump: Transgender people 'can't serve' in US military

The US president cites "tremendous medical costs and disruption".

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Bitcoin fraud suspect arrested in Greece

He is said to be part of a gang accused of laundering billions of dollars using the digital currency.

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Sven Lau: German preacher jailed on Syria charges

The Islamist preacher was found guilty of aiding the Jamwa group of foreign fighters in Syria.

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Transgender people 'can't serve' US army

US President Donald Trump says transgender people cannot serve in "any capacity" in the military

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Obamacare: First Republican healthcare bill fails in US Senate

Senators reject the first proposal to overhaul US healthcare policy in the first of many votes.

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Russia sanctions: EU vows to retaliate over US measures

Some European nations, including Germany, are angry because the US plans could hurt energy firms.

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Australian indigenous singer Dr G Yunupingu dies

Dr G Yunupingu was Australia's highest-selling indigenous musician and performed around the world.

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Venezuela crisis: Tensions rise as 48-hour strike starts

The strike is the latest protest against the president's plans for a constituent assembly.

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EU top court keeps Hamas on terror blacklist

It overturns an earlier ruling that dropped asset freezes on the Palestinian Islamist group.

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EU migrant crisis: Austria can deport asylum seekers, court says

The ruling could affect several hundred people who entered Europe during the migrant crisis.

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Mariano Rajoy is first Spanish PM to testify in court

He vociferously denies any part in an alleged illegal financing scheme swirling around his party.

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Man who named dog after president cleared

A judge drops charges brought against a 41-year-old market trader saying they were not proved.

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Deep scars

Fifty years after state and federal troops descended on Detroit to quell the unrest, locals recall the deep scars left behind.

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Deported Nepalese teen Bivsi Rana can return to Germany

Officials say the Nepalese teen, who was born and brought up in Germany, was "de facto German".

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IS wives: Why I joined the 'caliphate' in Raqqa

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil speaks to wives of IS fighters, now held by Kurdish-led forces near Raqqa.

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Taliban rout Afghan troops near Kandahar

The army confirms at least 26 soldiers were killed when militants overran their base in the south.

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France wildfires: British holidaymaker describes ordeal

Lisa Minot is one of many tourists evacuated overnight from a campsite in south-eastern France because of raging wildfires.

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EU court supports Austria on pushing back asylum seekers

The ruling could affect several hundred people who entered Europe during the migrant crisis.

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Divorcee destroys ex's $1m violin collection in Japan

Divorces often break a heart or two - but in this case, an extra 54 violins were left in tatters.

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Exquisite voice

If Dr G Yunupingu was not the face of indigenous Australia, he was certainly its voice.

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Ghana's dancing pallbearers bring funeral joy

Pallbearers are lifting the mood in Ghana with flamboyant coffin-carrying displays.

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Obamacare: US senators debate plans to replace health policy

Senators reject the first proposal to overhaul US healthcare policy in the first of many votes.

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VW and Daimler face cartel accusations

Supervisory boards at the carmakers call emergency meetings after being accused of breaching EU rules.

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France wildfires force mass evacuation

Wildfires in southeast France force the evacuation of 10,000 people during the night, officials say.

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Synthetic cannabis linked to eighth New Zealand death

The chemical drugs mimic the effect of cannabis but are a lot more powerful and dangerous.

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Lust for life

The star explains how 'being bombarded by news' made her latest album more political.

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Cardinal Pell will plead not guilty, his lawyer confirms

The Vatican treasurer denies all accusations of sexual assault against him, a court hears.

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Thousands of Venezuelans cross border to Colombia

Venezuelans flee to Colombia, seeking stockpiles or refuge, ahead of a key vote this week.

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US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship

The US Navy releases footage of a patrol ship firing warning shots at an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps boat on Tuesday.

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Love in a cold climate

The winner of the Global Teacher Prize is campaigning for disadvantaged youngsters in the Canadian Arctic.

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Trump-Russia probe - diced and sliced

Did Donald Trump collude with Russia and could he be facing charges for obstructing justice?

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New York squirrel attacks five in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Health officials say the animal may have rabies and are urging anyone attacked to seek medical help.

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A life left behind

In our series of letters from African journalists, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why women abducted by Boko Haram and then released would choose to return to their captors.

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EU to rule on Austria pushing back asylum seekers

The future of several hundred people who entered Europe during the migrant crisis could be decided.

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Armed guards for tomatoes in India as prices rise

The unprecedentedly high price of tomatoes in India is making people see red.

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Cardinal Pell arrives at court to face assault charges

The Vatican treasurer has said he will strongly deny accusations of sexual assault.

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Cardinal Pell hearing to begin in Melbourne

The Vatican treasurer has said he will strongly deny accusations of sexual assault.

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US moves one step closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions

The legislation will sharply limit the president's ability to ease Russia sanctions in the future.

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Palestinian-Israeli contact to stay frozen, says Abbas

The Palestinian leader says he will maintain a freeze with Israel over a flashpoint religious site.

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Obamacare: US senators vote in favour of debating repeal

Efforts to repeal and replace the flagship health policy of President Obama pass their first hurdle.

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Switzerland chainsaw attack: Suspect arrested in Thalwil

Police arrest a man suspected of a chainsaw rampage that left five injured, after a two-day manhunt.

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Russian cat adopts orphaned baby hedgehogs

Muska the cat fosters eight baby hedgehogs after they lost their mother to a lawnmower accident.

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Brain disease affects 99% of NFL players, finds research

All but one former National Football League player in the research were found to have brain disease.

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Libya crisis: Rival governments commit to ceasefire

The rivals also express commitment to holding elections in efforts hailed by France as "historic".

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Trump to decide Attorney General Jeff Sessions's fate 'soon'

Pressure builds on top US prosecutor Jeff Sessions, whom the president labelled "very weak".

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Rights group Memorial names 'disappeared' Chechens

Thirteen Chechens are feared to have been shot secretly in detention, rights group Memorial says.

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US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship in Gulf

The USS Thunderbolt was approached by an Iranian vessel in the Gulf, US officials say.

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Former drug dealer opens gym staffed by ex-cons

When Coss Marte went to prison for drug dealing, he decided to turn his life around.

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Russia issues warning as US sanction vote looms

Moscow says fresh measures would plant a "dangerous mine" under bilateral relations.

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TV guest quits show over request to speak Ukrainian

Should Ukrainian TV keep people from speaking Russian on it? One guest's actions have sparked a debate.

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Trump savages 'weak' Attorney General Jeff Sessions

The president's latest onslaught comes amid reports he is considering firing Jeff Sessions.

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France appeal over 'virulent' Riviera and Corsica fires

It wants more EU water bombers to fight blazes in Corsica and across the south-east coast.

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President Trump addresses Boy Scouts

They got a speech to remember at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia.

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Third Australian politician hit by dual citizenship row

Matthew Canavan quits as resources minister after learning he may also have Italian citizenship.

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Painting by pixel

Pat Hines says he could "just never connect" with more sophisticated programs.

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Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site

But Muslim leaders tell worshippers to still boycott the site, after uproar over the apparatus.

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Trump boy scout Jamboree speech angers parents

Some threaten to pull boys out of the organisation after a highly politicised address.

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Alice Cooper finds Warhol artwork after decades rolled up in storage

Alice Cooper had forgotten about the $10m artwork, which was found tucked away with tour equipment.

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'Men will be scared' of all-woman police in India

Female officers trained in martial arts patrol the streets of Jaipur to rein in sexual violence.

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Switzerland chainsaw attack: Manhunt becomes international

A man is still on the run after five people were wounded in the Swiss town of Schaffhausen.

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Spanish deal to tackle gender-based violence

Two hundred measures are agreed to protect women and children from gender-based abuse.

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Japanese woman dies from tick disease after cat bite

It is thought this could be the first animal-to-human transmission of the disease.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics get song and dance treatment

The organisers of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo find a novel way to drum up support.

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Robbers in Donald Trump masks blow up cash machine

Robbers in Italy wear masks with the US president's face, in an apparent nod to the film Point Break.

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Intimidation and threats

The EU anti-fraud office is cracking down on Mafia fraud involving farm development funds in Sicily.

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Justin Bieber apologises after cancelling rest of Purpose World Tour

The pop star bows out of the remaining 14 dates because of "unforeseen circumstances".

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'Monsters in the sea'

The lifesavers tackling refugee children's trauma of the sea head on.

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France migrants: Protesters build wall around shelter

They say the town of Séméac, in south-western France, will be unable to cope with the newcomers.

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Corsica fires threaten homes in Biguglia

Flames spread across 900 hectares of forest and threatened homes, according to emergency services.

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Pope Francis shuts off Vatican fountains amid Italy drought

The move is in line with Francis's teachings on the environment, Vatican Radio says.

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Israel removes flashpoint holy site metal detectors

Israel says other techniques will replace the devices which had triggered uproar among Palestinians.

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China opens first cinema on disputed South China Sea island

The country takes another step to bolster its claim to the oil-rich area claimed also by several other countries.

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China set to launch an 'unhackable' internet communication

China might not have the lead in research but its application of secure networks is leading the way.

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France tackles fierce forest fires on Riviera and in Corsica

Fire crews worked through the night to tackle blazes in Corsica and across the south-east coast.

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Winston Blackmore and James Oler found guilty of polygamy

The two men are former bishops with the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Woman dies from tick disease caught from infected cat

The Japanese case is thought to be the first time the illness was transmitted by an infected mammal.

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Trump plea for unity on showdown healthcare vote

The US president calls on Republican senators to back their healthcare bill, on the eve of a vote.

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Brazil: Buttock surgeon killed in suspected revenge attack

A woman accused of carrying out illegal surgery is killed in a suspected revenge attack.

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Bitcoin goes arty

The global art market is not known for tech innovation, so why is Bitcoin proving increasingly popular?

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CCTV shows Starbucks customer tackling armed robber

What Ryan Florez thought would be an easy target turned out to be anything but.

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Always ready

Krystyna Farley is a 91-year-old beauty pageant queen in the US state of Connecticut, but her life was not always this glamorous.

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Hope and slow change

One of America's poorest majority-white towns has faith the president will make it great again.

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'More than a home'

Images of diverse lives lived well in one of Phnom Penh's most iconic buildings, days before its demolition.

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How the body responds to stress

We analysed how the body responds to stress - by making presenter Jordan Dunbar do a comedy performance.

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Israel removes Jerusalem metal detectors after cabinet vote

Israel's security cabinet votes to install less obtrusive surveillance using "advanced technologies".

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Israel to remove Jerusalem metal detectors

The cabinet votes to install less obtrusive surveillance based on "advanced technologies".

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Linkin Park pay tribute to late singer

The band make their first official statement since the singer's death last week.

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Poland court reforms: PM Beata Szydlo vows to fight for change

Beata Szydlo pledges to pursue controversial reforms despite "pressure from the street and abroad".

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Republican blames women senators for 'repugnant' health bill woes

A Republican politician says three female colleagues are responsible for the stalled healthcare plan.

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Jerusalem holy site tensions 'must ease by Friday'

The UN Middle East envoy's warning comes amid a surge in tensions in Jerusalem in recent days.

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Microsoft signals end of Paint program

Paint has been part of the Windows operating system since its release in 1985.

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Wisconsin company Three Square Market to microchip employees

Three Square Market says 50 employees have already signed up for the $300 (£230) chip.

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Pardon me?

Some legal experts believe he could, but that would not be the end of his problems.

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Trump son-in-law Kushner defends conduct after Senate testimony

"All my actions were proper," says Donald Trump's son-in-law after giving evidence to a Senate panel.

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Why is Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe so unpopular?

As Japan's PM faces accusations of personal favouritism, his approval ratings have plummeted.

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San Antonio truck tragedy: Driver charged

Ten people are now known to have died after dozens were discovered inside James Bradley's trailer.

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New York squirrel attacks five in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Health officials say the animal may have rabies and are urging anyone attacked to seek medical help.

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Heinz in court over 'healthy' toddlers' snack Shredz

The food giant denies using false marketing for Shredz, a fruit bar critics compare to confectionary.

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Pakistan blast: Car bomb kills 26 in Lahore

Almost 50 others were injured in the explosion near a vegetable market in the south of the city.

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Switzerland chainsaw attack: Police hunt Schaffhausen attacker

Five people were injured in the town of Schaffhausen after being attacked with a chainsaw.

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French philosopher Dufourmantelle drowns rescuing children

The French philosopher, who wrote a book called Praise of Risk, dies trying to save two children.

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Switzerland chainsaw attack: Five hurt in Schaffhausen

Parts of the town of Schaffhausen are sealed off as police search for the suspect.

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Switzerland: Five injured in Schaffhausen attack, say police

Parts of the town of Schaffhausen are sealed off, as police search for the attacker.

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Two killed at Israeli building in Amman

A delivery worker and another Jordanian died after an Israeli security guard was attacked.

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US-Russia probe: Trump son-in-law Kushner denies collusion

Jared Kushner says he had "no improper contacts", as he prepares for a grilling in the Senate.

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China opens first cinema on disputed South China Sea island

The country takes another step to bolster its claim to the oil-rich area claimed also by several other countries.

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Israel and Jordan in diplomatic standoff after embassy deaths

Jordan wants to question embassy guard who Israel says killed an attacker but has immunity.

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Poland's President Duda vetoes judicial reforms after protests

Andrzej Duda rejects a controversial law to replace Supreme Court judges with government nominees.

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Lumberjack championships: Log roll or springboard chop?

Lumberjacks show off their skills at World Championships in the US state of Wisconsin.

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More rounds of IVF 'increase chances'

A new study offers a clearer estimate of success rates from repeated attempts, researchers say.

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IMF downgrades UK and US growth forecasts

Lower activity in the first quarter of 2017 suggests both will underperform the global economy.

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Christchurch floods inspire Photoshop fun

A photographer from the New Zealand city found a creative way to cheer people up amid recent floods.

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India court hears 10-year-old rape victim's abortion plea

The girl of 10 is nearly seven months pregnant and doctors say she is too young to carry a baby.

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Israeli 'kills attacker' at Jordan embassy

The guard opened fire after being stabbed with a screwdriver, killing two Jordanians, Israel says.

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Kabul suicide car bomb: 24 killed in Afghan capital

The Taliban say they carried out the attack in the Afghan capital that killed at least 24 people.

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Kabul hit by deadly suicide car bomb

At least 24 people are killed and many injured by the explosion in the Afghan capital.

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No secrets

In Norway, anyone can find out how much anyone else is paid, and it rarely causes problems, writes Lars Bevanger.

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Michael Phelps loses 'race' to Great White shark

The US swimmer was two seconds slower than the shark in a simulated race shown on Discovery Channel.

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Bernard Tomic amazed at career, despite lack of effort at times

Bernard Tomic says he has never "really tried" throughout his tennis career, adding that he has probably been operating at "around 50%".

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Bethlehem: Israeli forces and Palestinians clash

It follows tension over the place known to Muslims as the Haram al-Sharif, and to Jews as the Temple Mount.

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Did OJ create Trump?

His trial, and car chase, paved the way for reality TV, and Donald Trump, writes Nick Bryant.

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San Antonio: Truck found in Texas with dozens inside

They were among dozens found inside the back of the vehicle, many suffering from dehydration.

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IMF downgrades US and UK growth

Weak growth in the first three months of 2017 means both economies will fare worse, the Fund says.

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Thai Buddhism crisis

Thai monk Wirapol Sukphol denies a range of charges but the case points to a wider trend of bad karma.

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Superyacht hub

How Italian seaside city Viareggio became a hub for the superyacht manufacturing industry.

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New Jersey man, 25, wins $8m at poker World Series

Scott Blumstein says winning is 'just the best feeling' but he was not motivated by the money.

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Cumhuriyet journalists face terrorism trial

If found guilty, the 17 writers and managers could be jailed for decades.

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Israeli embassy in Amman: Shooting leaves two dead

Two Jordanians are killed and an Israeli is wounded during the incident in Amman.

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South China Sea: Vietnam halts drilling after 'China threats'

A gas operation in the disputed area has come to a forced stop after alleged threats from China.

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Myth busters

The explosion of mobile phones and connectivity has fuelled a scourge of fake news in the country.

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Hope and slow change

One of America's poorest majority-white towns has faith the president will to make it great again.

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Formula fix

Since the first commercial substitute for breast milk was launched in 1865, formula has shaped the workforce.

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'More than a home'

Images of diverse lives lived well in one of Phnom Penh's most iconic buildings, days before its demolition.

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Healthy eating?

The Hadza are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in the world. Could their diet hold lessons for everyone?

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San Antonio: Truck death toll rises to nine

They were among 38 people found inside the back of a trailer, many suffering from dehydration.

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Rio de Janeiro: Police protest over rising Brazil violence

Relatives demand more support from the authorities after the deaths of 91 officers in 2017.

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Israeli embassy in Amman: Shooting leaves one dead

A Jordanian is killed and two others wounded, including an Israeli, in the incident in Amman.

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Attack at Israel embassy in Jordan's capital Amman

One person was killed and another injured, reports citing security sources say.

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The pop star linked to the Donald Trump Russia saga

Emin Agalarov is embroiled in the storm over alleged links between Donald Trump and Russia.

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Attack at Israel embassy in Jordan – reports

Reports from Jordan of attack at Israel embassy in Amman with casualties.

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White House uncertain on fresh sanctions against Russia

US Congress is poised to approve new sanctions on Russia but President Trump's stance is unclear.

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Outcry as Chinese school makes iPads compulsory

A Chinese school is criticised by parents and social media users for making children bring an iPad.

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Taiwan's Taoists protest against curbs on incense and firecrackers

Taoists call it a crucial part of their religion, but the government is trying to reduce pollution.

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Jerusalem: Israel installs security cameras at holy site

It remains unclear if metal detectors that have sparked protests will be removed.

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India police investigate crude oil theft gang

The network stole millions of dollars worth of crude in water tankers, Rajasthan police say.

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Trump Russia: US Congress reach deal on fresh sanctions

A new bill would allow fresh sanctions against Russia and curb President Trump's powers to lift them.

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Qatar crisis: Turkey's Erdogan calls for swift end to Gulf dispute

Turkey's leader says the row is not in anyone's interest as he begins two days of shuttle diplomacy.

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Where they see in black, white and grey

Belgian photographer Sanne de Wilde is fascinated by the colourblind residents of Pingelap.

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San Antonio: Eight found dead in truck at Walmart car park

They were among 38 people found inside the back of a trailer, many suffering from dehydration.

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Couples take part in Belarus wife-carrying race

Couples take part in Belarus wife-carrying race

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Fukushima disaster: Robot finds possible melted nuclear fuel

An underwater robot spotted the lava-like rocks inside a reactor of Japan's destroyed nuclear plant.

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Venezuelan violinist Wuilly Arteaga hurt in protest

Wuilly Arteaga regularly plays at anti-government protests and was injured in the latest clashes.

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Ben Affleck denies Batman exit rumours

The star says he's not quitting because it's "the coolest part in any universe".

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'K-golf'

South Korean women have dominated international golf for years now. Why?

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Animal v Athlete

As Michael Phelps takes on a Great White Shark, we look at other athletes who have taken on animals.

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Comic-Con: Ford's take on Blade Runner mystery

Is Deckard human or a replicant? The star gives an answer.

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Pardon me?

Some legal experts believe he could, but that would not be the end of his problems.

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Madame Tussauds Beyonce waxwork 'adjusted' after complaints

Madame Tussauds controversial Beyonce waxwork has been removed, adjusted and replaced.

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Why three isn't a crowd: Meet the trio who 'married' each other

Three men from Colombia speak to BBC World Service about life as a polyamorous throuple, after having their romantic union officially recognised.

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Afghanistan: Taliban 'kidnapped dozens' of villagers

Dozens of civilians were abducted and about 30 remain missing, an official says.

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Beyonce Madame Tussauds controversy: Waxworks over the years

Madame Tussauds has changed its controversial waxwork of Beyonce after social media users complained that it made her more light skinned.

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Bethlehem: Israeli forces and Palestinians clash

It follows tension over the place known to Muslims as the Haram al-Sharif, and to Jews as the Temple Mount.

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Jerusalem: Metal detectors at holy site 'could be removed'

Tensions have risen over security measures at the site in Jerusalem revered by Jews and Muslims.

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Poland court reforms: Hungary vows 'solidarity' as bill approved

Viktor Orban expresses support for Poland as its court reforms are approved, despite EU criticism.

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Donald Trump insists he has 'complete power' to pardon

The president responds to reports he is considering presidential pardons over alleged Russia collusion.

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John Heard: Home Alone actor dies aged 71

John Heard, who played the father in the Home Alone films, has died aged 71.

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Syria army announces halt in fighting in parts of Eastern Ghouta

A cessation of hostilities is declared in parts of Eastern Ghouta after a Russia-led initiative.

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Donald Trump attacks 'illegal' report on Sessions Russian meeting

It follows reports Mr Trump's attorney general discussed the election campaign with a Russian envoy.

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Afghanistan: MSF opens first clinic in Kunduz since US strike

The charity opens its first clinic in the Afghan city of Kunduz since the US bombed its hospital.

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Come on a tour of the village dividing North Korea from the South

Take a tour of Panmunjom - in the demilitarized border zone where North and South Korea meet for talks.

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Philippines Duterte: Martial law extended in Mindanao

The president says the controversial measure is necessary to crush Islamist militants on the island.

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Michael Jackson's pet Bubbles sells artwork

A gallery is selling works by Bubbles and other primates to raise money for Florida's Centre for Great Apes.

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Venezuela row as National Assembly appoints judges

The government refuses to recognise the opposition-controlled body's Supreme Court appointments.

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Refuge under threat

A half-mile stretch of rail track in Philadelphia has become a refuge for hundreds of addicts, but the city is about to descend.

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Afghan soldiers killed in US friendly-fire air strike

The US says it will investigate the incident in Helmand, where 10 policemen were reportedly killed.

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Venezuela row as Congress appoints judges

The government refuses to recognise the opposition-held body's appointments to the Supreme Court.

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Sean Spicer quits: White House press secretary plays down 'row'

Donald Trump's spokesman is said to have resigned over the hiring of a new communications director.

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Madame Tussauds Beyonce waxwork 'removed' after complaints

Madame Tussauds seems to have bowed to pressure over its latest Beyonce wax work.

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Linkin Park cancel North American tour after Chester Bennington death

The tour has been cancelled following the death of singer Chester Bennington on Thursday.

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Justine Damond shooting: Police chief Janee Harteau quits

Minneapolis mayor says she lost confidence in the chief after officers killed an Australian woman.

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Three Israelis stabbed to death in West Bank attack

The victims were stabbed to death in an attack on a house in a West Bank settlement.

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Thai Buddhism crisis

Thai monk Wirapol Sukphol denies a range of charges but the case points to a wider trend of bad karma.

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Gay Germans' joy and angst

Equal marriage will be celebrated at Gay Pride Berlin, but adoption is still a thorny issue.

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No way in Norway

In Norway, anyone can find out how much anyone else is paid, and it rarely causes problems, writes Lars Bevanger.

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Rise of Comic-Con

How Comic-Con has become an annual festival of costumes and comic books - and a multi-million dollar industry.

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Mine-detecting robot 'turtle'

The disposable robot is made from cardboard and powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero computer.

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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 July 2017

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

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Fined £6 for protesting

Andrey Osipov has been put on trial twice for participating in a protest in March.

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School battle

Meet Bosnia's pupils who are fighting against a deeply divided education system based on religious lines.

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Reality Check: Is Brexit inevitable?

How the law, politics and practicalities could affect the process of the UK leaving the EU.

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Qatar emir calls for negotiations to ease Gulf boycott

Sheikh Al Thani says "we are open to dialogue" in his first address since four neighbours cut ties.

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Toronto helps 'doofy son' find his parked car four days on

The Canadian city turned out to help a US gig-goer find his car after he forgot where he left it.

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New White House communications chief apologises to Trump

The former Wall Street financier said he was sorry for calling Mr Trump a "hack politician" in 2015.

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China holds Canadians 'for smoking marijuana'

Officials reportedly entered a hotel room where members of a travelling equestrian show were staying.

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Princess pushes buttons on helicopter tour in Hamburg

Princess Charlotte and her family ended their visit to Germany with a visit to an Airbus factory.

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Yemen's cholera epidemic 'largest ever recorded'

Cholera has swept through Yemen faster than any other country on record this year.

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White House press secretary Sean Spicer resigns

The president's spokesman was reportedly unhappy with the hire of a new communications director.

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Murdered girl's family beg for US visa to attend funeral

AbbieGail Smith's loved ones fear they will not be allowed to attend her funeral on Sunday.

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Erdogan says Germany cannot scare Turkey with threats

Turkey's president says Germany should "sort itself out", as Berlin vows to review their arms deals.

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Baby boom

An innovative Indian effort to increase its tiny Parsi population shows signs of success.

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Salvador Dali's moustache 'intact at 10 past 10'

The comments by the painter's foundation come after his body was exhumed to settle a paternity case.

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East Jerusalem: Two Palestinians killed as holy site tensions soar

Violence erupts between Israeli forces and Palestinians as Jerusalem holy site tensions soar.

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North Korea tourism: US to ban Americans from visiting

Travel agencies say the ban, which follows the death of a US student, will be revealed on 27 July.

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Surfer's close encounter with shark... again

Mick Fanning was back at the beach where he was attacked by a shark in 2015.

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Siemens to exit Russian power joint venture

The German giant claims a Russian business broke sanctions by shipping its turbines to Crimea.

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Do cows hold key to beating HIV?

The secret to an HIV vaccine may be in a cow's tummy, US researchers say.

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East Jerusalem: Clashes erupt amid holy site tensions

Violence breaks out between Israeli forces and Palestinians as Jerusalem holy site tensions soar.

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China in Baltic navy drill with Russia

Three Chinese warships will practise with the Russian navy off Kaliningrad.

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Meet Boaty McBoatface's Swedish cousin

The public voted, and this time the name will stick. But what is it?

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Crocodile returns body after 'mystic ritual'

A viral video in Indonesia showed a crocodile returning a man's body after being 'summoned' by a charmer.

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India train food 'not fit for human consumption'

Government auditors say food is contaminated and stored in the open, attracting flies and rats.

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Trump legal team spokesman Mark Corallo resigns amid 'shake-up'

Mark Corallo reportedly disagreed with an alleged strategy to discredit the Russia investigation.

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Justin Bieber banned from China for 'bad behaviour'

Beijing said it was not appropriate to allow in entertainers who have engaged in "bad behaviour."

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Drowning man

Five Florida teenagers watched a man drowning - but did nothing to help. Can they be prosecuted?

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Hezbollah-Syrian offensive launched against border militants

Hezbollah and Syrian forces launch "open-ended" operation against militant groups on Lebanon border.

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Estonia gets taller after changing measurement system

Tallinn ditches Russia-based method of measuring heights above sea level, adding up to 24cm to some areas.

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Five Ukraine troops die in fierce clash with Donetsk rebels

The US says it was the most serious fighting in eastern Ukraine so far this year.

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Salvador Dali's body exhumed for DNA tests

Samples are taken from the painter's body to settle a paternity case brought by a tarot card reader.

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North Korea tourism: US 'to ban Americans from visiting'

Two travel agencies say they have been told the ban will be announced on 27 July.

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Trump snub?

Japan woke up on Friday morning to intense scrutiny of its First Lady's proficiency in English.

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'American nightmare'

Justine Damond's case has shocked Minneapolis, but it is being watched as closely in her home country.

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Justine Damond

Officials have released few facts about the Australian woman killed by a Minneapolis police officer.

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Israel boosts security in Jerusalem Old City amid tensions

Some Palestinians call for a "day of rage" over metal detectors at the Old City holy site.

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Greece-Turkey earthquake: Two killed on island of Kos

At least 100 are injured on the Greek island of Kos after the 6.7-magnitude quake in the Aegean Sea.

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India musician plays guitar during brain surgery

Abhishek Prasad played the instrument to help doctors treat involuntary muscle spasms in his hand.

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Venezuela crisis: Deadly clashes as millions join strike

Three people are killed across the country as pressure grows on President Maduro to cancel elections.

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To hug or not to hug?

The number of workplace huggers is said to be on the rise, but it is still a social - and legal - minefield.

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Come on a tour of the village dividing North Korea from the South

Take a tour of Panmunjom - in the demilitarized border zone where North and South Korea meet for talks.

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Salvador Dali body to be exhumed for DNA test

A tarot card reader from Girona is hoping to prove she is Dali's only child- and heir.

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Strong earthquake kills two on Greek island of Kos

The deaths were reported on Kos following a 6.7 magnitude quake in the Aegean Sea.

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Turkey earthquake triggers 'small tsunami'

No casualties have been reported following a 6.7-magnitude quake off the country's Aegean coast.

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Alabama man shoots huge wild boar in his front garden

Wade Seago tells the BBC he had no choice but to kill the beast which was terrifying his daughter.

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Moon dust bag sold for $1.8m at New York auction

The bag was used by astronaut Neil Armstrong to collect the first ever samples of the Moon in 1969.

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman overhaul security agencies

His decrees aim to maintain "the highest readiness levels to keep up with the latest developments".

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India's PM would like books instead of bouquets

Narendra Modi says he rather be given the leaves of a book instead of flowers on his official visits.

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OJ Simpson's joy as he wins prison parole

An emotional OJ Simpson cannot contain his relief as he is granted parole after nine years in prison.

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Qatar 'informed' al-Qaeda bombers says UAE diplomat

Emirati diplomat Omar Saif Ghobash claims Qatari links to al-Qaeda.

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New Mexico boy trips over 1.2 million year old fossil

A 10-year-old boy's stumble unearthed a prehistoric skull, which he then got the chance to help excavate.

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Chester Bennington: Linkin Park vocalist 'took his own life'

A coroner says the star, who was close to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, apparently hanged himself.

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'I did my time' - OJ Simpson parole plea

Former US football star OJ Simpson asks to be released from a Nevada prison after nine years.

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Did Baltimore police officer plant drugs?

Body camera video shows a Baltimore policeman planting drugs at a crime scene in January, lawyers say. One officer has been suspended.

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OJ Simpson to be freed from Nevada prison

The former sports star and actor is granted parole after almost nine years in prison for armed robbery.

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Dali body exhumed for DNA test

A 1.5-tonne slab will have to be moved to allow DNA testing to settle the contentious claim.

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OJ Simpson makes case for prison parole in Nevada

The former NFL running back and actor is appealing for his freedom after nine years in a Nevada prison.

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Xanda, son of Cecil the lion, 'killed by hunter' in Zimbabwe

Xanda, the six-year-old son of Cecil the lion, is said to have been shot by trophy hunters.

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North Korea drought: Children at risk in 'worst crisis since 2001'

Children and the elderly are at risk from the country's worst drought since 2001, the UN says.

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OJ Simpson

As OJ Simpson faces parole, here is a recap of the football hero whose downfall gripped America.

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AlphaBay and Hansa dark web markets shut down

The AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces were known for trade in drugs, weapons and malware.

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Rome corruption ring jailed after marathon trial

For years the tentacles of the group, run by a one-eyed criminal, ran deep inside Rome's City Hall.

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Video of beating shared on social media leads to Saudi prince arrest

'A prince assaults citizens' is tweeted more than 200,000 times in the Arab world in 24 hours

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Rome's Mafia Capital mobsters jailed after marathon trial

For years, the Mafia Capital gang's tentacles stretched deep inside Rome's City Hall.

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Why is India's next president so unknown?

It's extraordinary so many Indians don't know enough about their new president, said a Dalit writer.

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Syria war: Trump 'ends CIA arms programme for rebels'

US officials say the move is part of an effort to improve ties with Russia, Bashar al-Assad's ally.

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Despacito censored: Malaysia bans 'unsuitable' hit from state stations

Despacito, the most-streamed song of all time, is banned from state stations over its "sexy" lyrics.

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Germany warns citizens of Turkey risks amid arrests

German citizens and firms are advised that they face risks in Turkey following "arbitrary" arrests.

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Venezuela crisis: Bloodbath fears as strike action begins

The head of the Organization of American States denounces the government's "repressive tactics".

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Radiohead defy critics to play Israel

"A lot was said about this, but in the end we played some music," Thom Yorke told fans in Tel Aviv.

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Australia human history 'rewritten by rock find'

Research shows Aboriginal people entered Australia up to 18,000 years earlier than thought.

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US and China emerge from trade talks without agreement

The two sides did not issue a joint statement and cancelled press conferences.

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Boko Haram suspects tortured in Cameroon, Amnesty says

Amnesty International says that the suspects are subjected to severe beatings and drowning.

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WhatsApp video messages 'blocked'

Chinese authorities also appear to have stopped users sending photos and voice messages.

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French singer Barbara Weldens dies on stage in concert

Barbara Weldens collapses mid-concert with one report suggesting she was electrocuted.

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