Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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Prince of Wales investiture: Charles' 50 years in the role

A look at Charles' contribution to the country during his 50 years as the Prince of Wales.

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Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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Middlesbrough: Where heroin is cheaper than cigarettes

The true scale of homelessness in the North East is largely hidden from view, according to Shelter.

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Wimbledon quiz: Could you be a line judge?

A matter of millimetres and many miles per hour. Can you ensure justice is done and avoid the wrath of the world's elite tennis stars?

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How lashes became big business

Lash infills are just one of the treatments surging in popularity as the beauty business booms.

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Could you do a video interview for your next job?

Artificial intelligence is likely to play a role in whether you get your next big job interview.

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Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism

Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse.

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Lib Dem leadership: The candidates trying to stop Brexit

While everyone is focused on the next PM, the Lib Dems are also choosing a new leader.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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The children of the devolution look to the future

The BBC's Allan Little sees a change in Scotland after 20 years of having its own parliament.

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How wealthy are you?

Where you live and when you were born play a big part in how much of the UK's wealth you are likely to own.

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How rude service inspired a multi-million euro firm

A bad experience at a shop inspired one man to set up a business that measures customer satisfaction.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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Pop divas Christine and the Queens and Janelle Monae dominate Glastonbury's last day

Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, Christine and the Queens and Kylie make their mark on the festival.

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Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules.

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Childcare might become 'available only in rich areas'

MPs warn that childcare in England risks becoming accessible only to the wealthy.

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'Every day has been hell' since 'honour killing' of Banaz Mahmod

Payzee Mahmod speaks out about her sister's murder in 2006 and a planned TV drama on the case.

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Leg fat 'better than belly fat' for older women

Carrying fat on legs instead of the belly protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study suggests.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope

Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope?

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Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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Venezuelan Navy Captain Accused of Rebellion Dies After Signs of Torture

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Kamala Harris Is Supported by Rivals After Trump Jr. Questions Her Race

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Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'available' to partner Andy Murray in mixed doubles

Andy Murray says he still wants to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon - and Serena Williams says she is "available".

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Albania set for tense local election stand-off

With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence.

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Buxton baby boy dies days after alleged assault

The two-month-old boy had been in a critical condition after suffering head injuries on Thursday.

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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Yankees’ Bats Are Too Much for the Red Sox in London

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Brexit: Jeremy Hunt 'could withhold part of £39bn divorce bill'

Jeremy Hunt says he could take a similar stance to his Tory leadership rival in a no-deal Brexit.

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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A handy guide to becoming US president

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

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Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power.

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Whitney North Seymour Jr., Former U.S. Prosecutor Who Fought Corruption, Dies at 95

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Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years

The president has announced four prisoners will be executed over drug offences.

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The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic

Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.

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The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country

How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway".

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The Killers bring out the Pet Shop Boys and Johnny Marr at Glastonbury

The Killers put on a triumphant headline show, putting to rest the memory of their flawed 2007 set.

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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With Little to Celebrate, Mets Honor a Title-Winning Team

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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

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Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port

The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.

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Mets Lose to Braves and Reach a Season Low

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Team GB qualify for women's football tournament

Great Britain will have a women's football team at the 2020 Olympics after England finished in the top three European teams at the World Cup.

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Justice Secretary David Gauke defeats no-confidence vote

Leave.EU wanted to "claim our first Cabinet scalp" but the local Tory party supported Mr Gauke.

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Parking charges could make £1bn for councils, study says

English councils could have a record surplus from parking charges and penalties this year, a study says.

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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions

Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms.

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Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo

The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?

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Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform.

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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

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Queen marks 20 years of the Scottish Parliament

The Queen will address MSPs almost two decades to the day since the parliament officially assumed its legal powers.

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Khuram Butt: The partygoer who turned into a killer

A cannabis-smoking petty thief from east London, Khuram Butt embraced extremism and became a murderer.

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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

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Everest queues: 'This person had crampons on the wrong feet'

Tim Mosedale has climbed Everest six times and believes that whilst the queues look bad they're often not the reason people die whilst climbing.

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There are calls for models wearing fake pregnancy bumps in ad campaigns to be banned

There are calls for fashion firms to stop using fake bump models, after reality star Arabella Chi was used as ASOS's maternity model despite never having been pregnant.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 June 2019

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

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Transgender skater fighting to compete

Maria Joaquina is 11-years-old and a prize-winning roller-skater. She is transgender and fighting to compete among girls.

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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France

The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003.

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Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship

It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters.

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GP's drugs 'contributed to mum of seven Theresa Feehan's death'

Theresa Feehan died with toxic levels of prescription drugs in her body two days after a GP visit.

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Trump golf course dunes to lose special status

The sand dunes where Donald Trump built his golf resort are to lose their special environmental status.

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Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders duel

Ten hopefuls are on stage, but all eyes are on the two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

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AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

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Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?

Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster.

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Chaos and killings: 10 minutes at London Bridge

An account of one devastating summer's night in June 2017 when eight people are killed and 48 more injured.

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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

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Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?

Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

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The leasehold disputes taking an emotional toll

More than two-thirds of people who have had leasehold issues are anxious about their future, a survey finds.

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AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Smear tests: Actress writes play based on own experiences

Gabrielle wrote a play about her experiences of smear tests so more women can understand how much of a difference they can make.

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Crossing Divides: The schoolchildren confronting speeding motorists

An initiative is getting primary school pupils to confront speeding motorists, in a bid to enforce the speed limit near schools.

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Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel

Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro says 'fascist' coup foiled

The socialist leader said the attempt involved Juan Guaidó backed by the US, Colombia and Chile.

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Highlights From the First Democratic Debate

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US father gets life for India child death

Sherin Matthews was found in a drain two weeks after disappearing from her Texas home in October.

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Shepherd's Bush stabbing: Teenager dies

The victim, believed to be 18, died from a stab injury in Shepherd's Bush on Wednesday night.

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Why Is Everyone Drinking Celery Juice as if It Will Save Them From Dying?

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'I was suspected of causing my child's illness'

The women whose world was turned upside down by being wrongly suspected of Fabricated or Induced Illness.

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Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say

Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang.

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Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan

Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

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Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths

Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region.

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Give children 'less sugar and more veg in baby food'

There should be mandatory limits on sugar and parents should offer more bitter vegetables when weaning, a report says.

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'Every suggestion' HPV vaccine will cut cervical cancers

There is "every suggestion" HPV vaccination will lead to a fall in cervical cancers, say scientists .

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Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'

The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey.

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Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return

Regulators uncover a new issue with the doomed aircraft that could delay its return to service.

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Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

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Madagascar stadium crush kills 15 during national celebrations

Dozens more were injured during national celebrations for the country's independence day.

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'Should you be up there?' The life of a female chimney sweep

Three women explain what it's like to work in the traditionally male-dominated trade of chimney sweeping.

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At a school near you? The four-and-a-half-day week

Why one Birmingham school has decided to save money by sending children home early on Friday.

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Europe heatwave: Why are temperatures on the continent soaring?

As the continent bakes in sweltering temperatures, experts explain what's happening - and why now.

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Honduras v El Salvador: The football match that kicked off a war

In 1969, EL Salvador and Honduras played three football games and then went to war. What happened?

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The tropical islands that fell into ruin

A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict.

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Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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The tropical islands that fell into ruin

A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict.

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Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station

The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children.

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Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash

The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition.

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What’s on TV Wednesday: A Democratic Debate and ‘Hamlet’

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How Moors murderer Brady had access to vulnerable teens in jail

For years Ian Brady was able to mix with borstal boys in jail, newly released official papers reveal.

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Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

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Europe Is Bracing for a Heat Wave. It’s the New Normal.

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A Mystery Disease Is Killing Children, and Questions Linger About Lychees

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What Happened at the Democratic Debate? Jimmy Fallon Will Let You Know

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Tempers Flare as the Phillies Strike Late Against the Mets

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Your Wednesday Briefing

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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt divided over Brexit plans

Boris Johnson says the UK must leave on 31 October but Jeremy Hunt calls this a "fake deadline".

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Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal

Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal.

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Swimrun: How drunken bet became worldwide sport

The latest swimrun was held in south Devon where about 100 entrants competed across 10km and 25km routes.

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Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

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Chinese viewers watch webcast tour of tiny village museum

A live stream tour of a tiny museum open only one day a week attracts nearly half a million viewers.

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Robert Mueller agrees to testify before joint House panel July 17 after subpoena, Nadler and Schiff announce

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Pakistan: How one girl overcame the armed men who blocked her school

Naeema Zehri grew up in a village in Pakistan where armed men stopped her from going to school.

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Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

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Michelle Obama and Stephen Fry help drive audiobook boom

Money spent on audiobooks in the UK rose by 43% in 2018, with Michelle Obama leading the way.

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Have we all underrated the humble pencil?

Is it really the miracle product of the free market, as many economists have claimed?

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How do you win the race to become US president?

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

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France's raw recruits sign up for return of national service

For the first time in 20 years, French teenagers are taking part in a four-week training programme.

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Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

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Malaysia air pollution: Schools shut after illness hits children

The same part of Malaysia was hit by toxic air pollution in March, making more than 4,000 people ill.

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South Korea's Gangnam rocked by rape scandals

South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape.

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On Politics: Democrats Split on Emergency Migrant Aid

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Nissan Reappoints Saikawa to Board as Shareholders Hammer Renault

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Named M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards

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Airbnb Enters the ‘Luxe’ Market

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Yankees Hit Home Run in 27th Straight Game, Tying Major League Record

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy’s 3rd Launch — How to Watch

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Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty

Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.

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Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty

Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.

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Naomi Campbell on diversity, colourism and Windrush

The supermodel tells the BBC it is still a "big deal" to see a woman of colour on a magazine cover.

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Daniel Webster: Boy with leg amputated faces school place battle

Daniel Webster has been off school for two years after "falling through the cracks of education".

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Pret allergy death: Parents 'delighted' by 'Natasha's law'

The new rules come after teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse suffered a fatal reaction to a sandwich in 2016.

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HPV vaccine for boys could cut cancer rates, research suggests

A two-year study of 235 patients in Scotland with head and neck cancer found HPV in 60% of cases.

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Asylum seekers: 'They didn't believe I was a child'

A Newsnight investigation finds 137 cases of child asylum seekers being wrongly classified as adults.

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Trump's 'deal of the century' falls flat in West Bank

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say Donald Trump's economic master plan does not help them.

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Icelanders tire of disrespectful Instagram influencers

Locals are frustrated at a number of cases where influencers have been disrespectful at tourist sites.

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Private school and Oxbridge 'take top jobs'

Top professions are still dominated by the privately educated, a social mobility report says.

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ASMR: Welsh stone carver is unintentional YouTube star

A stone carver praised for his "wisdom" forgot about footage which has made him an internet star.

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Cracked It: Tariq jailed for knife crime, now in work

A 19-year-old recalls being caught carrying a knife, but has since turned life around.

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Who really pays in a tariff war?

Donald Trump has labelled himself "Tariff Man", in his bid to use tariffs to boost domestic jobs.

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Death in Ice Valley: New clues in Isdal Woman mystery

A man who may have seen the Isdal Woman on the way to her death; a police officer bitter that the case was shut down - new leads in a 49-year-old puzzle.

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Michael Jackson: The story of the troubled star's final day, 10 years on

The King of Pop died exactly 10 years ago, and we now know how the day unfolded.

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Five murders, six men and 16 years of stolen lives

How a miscarriage of justice destroyed six men and their families in India.

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Ethiopia mosque ban: 'Our sacred city of Aksum must be protected'

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian leaders say they would rather die than see a mosque in their ancient city of Aksum.

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News Daily: Hunt challenges Johnson and Turkey election

Your morning briefing for 24 June 2019.

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What's happening in the news this week?

In which the gestation period of a white rhino is used to explain this week's news.

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What’s on TV Monday: ‘The Hills: New Beginnings’ and ‘Dark’

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‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: The Truth Hurts

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Facebook: Nick Clegg says 'no evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit vote

Sir Nick Clegg says Facebook found no "significant attempt" by outside forces to sway the 2016 vote.

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On Politics: U.S. Working on Clandestine Plans for Iran

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'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men.

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'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men.

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Jeremy Hunt tells Boris Johnson 'don't be a coward' over scrutiny

Jeremy Hunt said he was "not interested" in Boris Johnson's private life, but challenged him to a TV debate.

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Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event

Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.

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Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event

Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.

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Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views

Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

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Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views

Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

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Missouri officer shot while responding to call has died, suspect in custody: police

06/23/19 5:55 PM

Mauritania opposition challenges ruling party victory

Four candidates have rejected the result and said they will use "all legal means" to challenge it.

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Gambling addiction clinic first to target vulnerable young

The NHS is to open its first gambling addiction clinic for young people.

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England boss 'ashamed' by Cameroon behaviour

England boss Phil Neville said his side's last-16 win over Cameroon in the Women's World Cup "didn't feel like football".

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CO2 and how it links manure and fizzy drinks

Roger Harrabin looks at how manure could help to deal with CO2.

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Dopey: ‘We needed somewhere to tell wild drug stories’

Listeners came for the wild anecdotes, but have stuck around to form an informal support network.

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Chatty cockroach gets Greeks talking on Athens streets

How two female artists reignited debate on the streets of Greece by imitating an insect.

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What's happening in the news this week?

In which the gestation period of a white rhino is used to explain this week's news.

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Shiyenze Khasoha: 'My designs fund my cancer treatment'

Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment.

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German politician's murder raises spectre of far-right attacks

A neo-Nazi is suspected of having shot Walter Lübcke, who defended migrant rights.

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Tory leadership: Who gets to choose the UK's next prime minister?

It is not now MPs who will get to decide between Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson.

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Hong Kong protests: How tensions have spread to US

The conflict between mainland China and Hong Kong is playing out at college campuses across the US.

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How 'charity speedrunning' made gaming the new telethon

As Games Done Quick holds its 20th event, we explore how gamers raise millions for charity.

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Achieving the impossible: Thai cave rescue a year on

One diver recalls the dramatic rescue of 12 boys that made headlines around the world.

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The play dispelling the British Vietnamese 'nail-bar' cliche

Summer Rolls tells of the tension between young British-born Mai and her immigrant parents.

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Deportations after deal: The new reality for migrants in Mexico

Undocumented migrants in south Mexico no longer travel unimpeded, photojournalist Encarni Pindado discovers.

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Shiyenze Khasoha: 'My designs fund my cancer treatment'

Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment.

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Quotation of the Day: Democrats Make Pitch, and Black Voters Are Listening

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Ethiopia army chief shot amid unrest

The attack on Seare Mekonnen followed an attempted coup in the northern Amhara region.

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'This ambitious water project killed my husband'

A new multi-billion dollar project to prevent drought in southern India is causing controversy.

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Kofi Kingston: 'My struggle transcends race'

Kofi Kingston, the first African-born WWE champion, talks about his Ghanaian heritage.

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How water polo's Shiny Shrimps changed one man's life

Cédric Le Gallo used to hate sport. But then he joined the Shiny Shrimps and it changed his life.

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Trump Emphatically Denies Sexual Assault Allegation by E. Jean Carroll

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The women fighting for Lapland

As climate change affects the livelihoods of Finland's indigenous Sami people, a proposed new Arctic railway, forestry and mining could change Lapland forever.

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Holocaust survivors: The families that weren’t meant to live

Holocaust survivors and their families recreate a photo taken in 1945.

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Georgia Stages Protests While Its Relations With Russia Are in a Tailspin

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Trump

State media says the North Korean leader will "seriously contemplate the interesting content".

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Power and endurance training 'key to all-round fitness'

Blend of strength and endurance training makes team sport players the fittest of all, a study finds.

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Biden, in Interview With Sharpton, Tries to Defuse Criticism of Remarks on Segregationists

By JONATHAN MARTIN and KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ZJrxJn
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Santa Anita Park’s Death Toll Reaches 30 Racehorses

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Trump

State media says the North Korean leader will "seriously contemplate the interesting content".

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Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ in event of war

The president says he is open to talks with Tehran after pulling out of strikes.

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They Each Backed Off Strikes: Trump in ’19, Obama in ’13, Clinton in ’98

By MARK LANDLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MZNMJs
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How recyclable is your food shop?

Research suggests almost half of packaging used by major UK supermarkets can't be easily recycled.

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Windrush passenger Alford Gardner's memories of voyage to UK

Seventy-one years ago Alford Gardner was one of hundreds of Caribbeans who came to rebuild post-war UK.

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#RealAsianGranny: British East Asians celebrate grandmothers

People behind #RealAsianGranny tell stories about the strongest women they know, their grandmothers.

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Week in pictures: 15-21 June 2019

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

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Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.

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Stonewall and before: Shedding new light on heroes of gay history

A new book explores the history of the LGBT liberation movement and brings its heroes from the shadows into the light.

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The medical student who died of measles

The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.

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Windrush: Who exactly was on board?

The Empire Windrush ship arrived in England on 21 June 1948 carrying hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean, among others. What do we know about them?

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Healing young and old with a singalong

How a cross-generational therapeutic knees-up can help old and young alike.

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Mauritania heads to polls in first election since independence

More than a million are set to vote for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.

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Chennai water crisis: 'We can't do anything'

Residents in the Indian city have been forced to go to drastic lengths to get water after months of poor rainfall.

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Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?

Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

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'Friendly' bacteria could help save frogs from disease

A discovery by UK scientists could help save species such as the European common frog from extinction

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Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks

Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them?

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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?

From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.

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Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?

Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

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Hong Kong protests: How Hallelujah to the Lord became an unofficial anthem

It's a Christian hymn but there are political reasons why protesters have picked up the simple tune

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The medical student who died of measles

The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.

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Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.

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Trump dismisses E. Jean Carroll rape allegation as 'fiction'

Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

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Trump dismisses E. Jean Carroll rape allegation as 'fiction'

Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

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Fears for elephants facing 1,900 mile train journey in India

Four elephants are set to travel in 40C heat for days across India to participate in temple rituals.

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Searching for truth in China's Uighur 're-education' camps

China is accused of locking up Uighurs in camps - which it denies. The BBC went inside one of them.

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Inside Pakistan's first retirement home for third-gender people

Pakistan's third-gender people are often rejected by their families - the first retirement home for them has just opened.

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Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer?

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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

It lasts almost two months, with competitors running 18 hours a day. The 'Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence' is a race unlike any other.

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EU leaders fail to agree top job candidates in Brussels talks

There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures.

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Met Police detectives 'solve 88%' of London murders

Since 2008 about 1,400 murder investigations have been launched in London - and most have been solved.

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Northern Powerhouse 'undermined' by austerity, five years on

Five years since launch, more northern children live in "poor" households, despite economic growth.

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Sir Brian Leveson warns crimes are not being prosecuted

Sir Brian Leveson, who is retiring, says the justice system could collapse without investment.

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Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future

Turkey's ruling party narrowly lost the city's mayoral election in April and a rerun is scheduled for 23 June.

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Inside Italy's war over vaccines

Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse.

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Quiz of the Week: Who annoyed Bella Thorne?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Spearmint Rhino strippers fighting for the right to strip

Strippers in Sheffield are fighting back against claims made by feminist campaigners that sexual acts happen in Spearmint Rhino.

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Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

It lasts almost two months, with competitors running 18 hours a day. The 'Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence' is a race unlike any other.

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'I want to be a guinea pig to help others'

How one amputee is helping scientists improve the lives of other people who rely on prosthetic limbs.

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Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer?

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John Malkovich stars in Harvey Weinstein-inspired play Bitter Wheat

The Hollywood actor takes the lead role in a new play dealing with the #MeToo movement.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?

The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.

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Inside Italy's war over vaccines

Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse.

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Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future

Turkey's ruling party narrowly lost the city's mayoral election in April and a rerun is scheduled for 23 June.

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'Clean electricity' will dominate power supply

Britain is set to obtain more of its power from zero-carbon sources than from fossil fuels.

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Christchurch attack: New Zealand launches gun buy-back scheme

People have six months to hand in their semi-automatic weapons - banned in the wake of the Christchurch attacks.

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Chris Dawson: Podcast-highlighted suspect pleads not guilty to murder

Chris Dawson denies killing his wife, Lynette, in Sydney - a case that has drawn global attention.

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Tory leadership: MPs to choose final two candidates

Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove and Sajid Javid are vying to join frontrunner Boris Johnson as the last two candidates.

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Under-30s 'spend less than same age group in 2001'

Generation X is spending less on "fun" than the same age group did in 2001, a report suggests.

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Greater Manchester firefighters' dispute 'risks lives'

A watchdog has concerns over Greater Manchester's ability to respond to certain terror attacks.

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Children's hospices 'to shut if NHS does not increase funding'

A charity for terminally ill children warns hospices are under threat unless the NHS increases funding.

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Faith in ruins: China's vanishing mosques

The BBC has found new evidence of the increasing control and suppression of Islam in China

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Work-life balance: Is a four-day week the answer?

A year ago, employees at this company were told they'd be working 9am - 5:30pm, Monday-Thursday.

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MMR Vaccine: 'I was told why did you vaccinate your child?'

With measles cases on the rise in UK, Dr Aayesha Hassan is fighting misinformation and distrust within the Somali community.

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How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?

You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why.

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Clapping back against racial stereotypes

Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes.

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Cumbria coal mine: a well-paid job that's bad for the planet

Reopening of a coal mine in Cumbria will create around 500 well-paid jobs, but with an inevitable environmental impact will people jump at the opportunity?

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The fake French minister in a silicon mask who stole millions

How fraudsters impersonated France's Jean-Yves Le Drian and scammed a number of wealthy figures.

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The African 'poverty safari' on wheels

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.

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Young drinkers lead the trend for alcohol-free beer

Led by craft brewers and young drinkers, a growing number of low and no alcohol beers, are being drunk.

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Michael Woods: How personal tragedy inspired Canadian cyclist's greatest success

A personal tragedy inspired Michael Woods' greatest sporting success. He revisits an emotional day in 2018, with the BeSpoke podcast.

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President Trump speaks live on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

06/19/19 5:20 PM

Xi Jinping in North Korea: Why China's president is visiting Kim now

As the Trump-Kim nuclear talks stall, China is upping its role in tackling the North Korea impasse.

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Clapping back against racial stereotypes

Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes.

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Alesha MacPhail: Pupils and teachers to remember murder victim

Friends will celebrate Alesha MacPhail's life, a year after she was killed on the Isle of Bute.

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How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?

You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why.

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Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy

The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman.

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Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy

The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman.

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Mozart’s Rival Returns to La Scala in a Double Bill With Puccini

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La Scala’s Director Thinks, and Works, Globally

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London Underground: 'A stranger tried to kill me'

Tobias French was nearly killed when a stranger tried to push him in front of an oncoming train.

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Sperm donor is child's legal father, Australian court rules

It prevents his child's biological mother and her wife from moving to New Zealand with the girl.

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California wildfires: Power company agrees to pay $1bn for damage

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp are facing billions of dollars worth of lawsuits over the fires.

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Trump: 'A nation must care for its own citizens first'

US President Donald Trump launches his 2020 re-election campaign in Florida.

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Trump officially announces re-election bid at rally: 'I will never, ever let you down'

06/18/19 6:02 PM

Trump promises 'wild' rally and mass deportations

Ahead of an Orlando event, he vows to begin removing "millions of illegal aliens" next week.

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Scottish alcohol sales drop as minimum price kicks in

The amount of alcohol per adult bought in Scotland last year fell to its lowest level since records began.

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Dundee University researchers start work on male pill

Scientists in Dundee will test thousands of drug combinations to find a way to stop sperm working.

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Should we dislike the 'Like' button?

Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?

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Measles vaccine fears cost me my children

One Filipino mother's worst fears were realised when her unvaccinated children caught measles.

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'Her ancestors enslaved mine. Now we're friends'

Phoebe Kilby discovered her ancestors were slave-owners and she wanted to pay reparations.

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Rites of Passage, Portraits of Prom

Young people with learning disabilities share their experiences and thoughts for the future.

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Sickle cell disease: 'I told mates I was in a crash, but it was a stroke'

Daniel Nwosu, 22, has only just revealed to his mates the impact of living with sickle cell disease.

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How America overthrew Guatemala's reformist president

Accused of being a communist, Guatemala's president was toppled in a US-led coup

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'My father, the rapist': Hidden victims of Rwanda's genocide

It is thought thousands of children were born as a result of rape during the 1994 genocide.

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Should we dislike the 'Like' button?

Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?

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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?

From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.

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Yesterday: Inside Danny Boyle's world without The Beatles

Danny Boyle's film cancels the Fab Four, but makes an actor of Ed Sheeran and a UK-Asian rock star.

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When is a sausage not a sausage?

Why some people aren't happy that words like 'burger' and 'sausage' are being used to describe vegan products.

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Viewpoint: How the British reshaped India's caste system

A complex system of beliefs and social identities was oversimplified by colonisers, writes Sanjoy Chakravorty.

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Danniella Westbrook: Drug-free EastEnders star 'to train as therapist'

Danniella Westbrook says she is drug and alcohol-free for the first time in years.

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South Western Railway workers begin five-day strike

London commuters and racegoers at Royal Ascot are advised to check details of trains online.

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HMP Birmingham: Scanner funding failure 'inexplicable'

The chief inspector of prisons says the task to improve conditions at HMP Birmingham is "huge".

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'Money mules': Rising numbers are in middle age

Increasing numbers of people aged between 41 and 60 are being recruited by criminals to launder money.

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Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'

Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.

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Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives

On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives.

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Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?

President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say?

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How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.

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Tory leadership hopefuls face second MPs' vote

The field of six candidates will narrow further, with at least one set to be knocked out of the race.

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What does this hat mean to Americans?

The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.

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The gondola-making sisters taking on Venetian tradition

Two sisters in Venice are trying to overturn the unwritten rule that gondolas are made by men.

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Face to face with DR Congo's deadly vipers

Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham captures close-up portraits of some of the world's most dangerous snakes.

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Danniella Westbrook: Drug-free EastEnders star 'to train as therapist'

Danniella Westbrook says she is drug and alcohol-free for the first time in years.

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The factory making shoes out of plastic bottles

This Adidas factory in India makes shoes and clothes out of polyester from recycled plastic bottles.

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Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives

On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives.

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'I lost £50 when diners left without paying'

Waiters tell the BBC it is common for staff to foot the bill when customers walk out without paying.

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The gay men breaking blood donation rules

The men believe who they have sex with should not prevent them from giving blood.

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Beechwood: 'I can't believe the evil that happened there'

A victim of the regime at a notorious children's home has come forward to tell her story - one of hundreds of accounts of abuse heard by a national inquiry.

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Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?

President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say?

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How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.

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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report

Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.

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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report

Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.

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MPs' maternity rights: Labour's Stella Creasy speaks out

Labour's Stella Creasy hits out at Parliament's rules, which do not recognise maternity leave.

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Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans

Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.

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‘How Perfect Do I Need to Be?’

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What Makes a Leader?

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Where Weary Travelers Can Lay Their Heads, and Watch Planes Go By

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Taking CBS News to ‘a Better Place’

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Helping Women Overcome Society’s Outdated Messages on Money

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Airlines Try New Ways to Build Pilot Ranks

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Work-Life Conflict Doesn’t Stop After Maternity Leave

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Harassment, Equality, Power: What Leaders Said at the New Rules Summit

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Exposing the Bias Embedded in Tech

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Marin Alsop Raises the Baton for Women Conductors

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Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign

Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, has been released from prison.

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Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign

Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, has been released from prison.

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Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business.

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Labour 'needs clear anti-Brexit position', says Tom Watson

The party's deputy leader wants Labour to strongly argue for the EU, saying "our hearts are Remain".

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Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business.

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Nyall Brown death: Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust criticised

Mental health trust staff do not always read a patient's notes before seeing them, says a coroner.

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Gary Woodland holds off Brooks Koepka to win US Open

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Lyme disease has 'dominated' my life

Morven-May MacCallum tells BBC Disclosure that Lyme disease has controlled her life for nine years.

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Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor

The vote in Görlitz was viewed as a test for the anti-immigration party ahead of regional elections.

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The family-of-four living off grid

Two former vets from Essex and their children are showing others how it is possible to live self-sufficiently.

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Stealing from the sick in Uganda

The BBC finds evidence that prescription drugs have been sold illegally by Ugandan health workers.

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Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor

The vote in Görlitz was viewed as a test for the anti-immigration party ahead of regional elections.

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Liverpool teenagers 'paid money to stab other youths'

Young people tell the BBC they have been offered up to £1,000 by gang leaders in Liverpool.

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Trump Renews Feud With London Mayor, Calling Him a ‘Disaster’

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Quotation of the Day: Years After Murder Acquittal, Knox Returns to Italy

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Yankees on Verge of Adding Edwin Encarnacion, the A.L. Home Run Leader

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Wainfleet flooding: Hundreds spend night away from town

People are warned they may need to stay out of their homes in Lincolnshire for up to 48 hours.

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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

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Nigerian weddings: Glitz, glamour but mind the cost

Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.

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Donald Trump hits out again at Sadiq Khan over London violence

The US president's comments come after five separate attacks in London leave three men dead.

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Spice Girls: Geri apologises for quitting in 1998

Ginger Spice says she regrets leaving the band at the height of their fame, as their reunion tour ends.

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Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auction

The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.

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Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auction

The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.

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Woman and Daughter, 10, Found Dead in the Bronx, Police Say

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U.S. Open: Time Is Becoming Even Less on Phil Mickelson’s Side

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EastEnders star: How award saved my dad

A chance opportunity given to an EastEnders actor to present an award resulted in his father's life being saved.

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New Orleans Pelicans Agree to Trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers

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Nigerian weddings: Glitz, glamour but mind the cost

Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sailing by'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "sailing by".

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The day Trump ran for president (and what people predicted)

On this day in 2015, Trump said he was running for president. How did people react - and what did they get wrong?

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Tattoos at work: Are they still an issue?

Employers have become more relaxed about visible tattoos at work, but some firms still don't allow them.

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Jan Broberg: Abuser used alien conspiracy to control me

Jan Broberg from Abducted in Plain Sight tells BBC Radio 5 Live how abuser lied to control her.

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The day Trump ran for president (and what people predicted)

On this day in 2015, Trump said he was running for president. How did people react - and what did they get wrong?

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Ebola crosses a porous border

The Ebola virus may be easier to contain in Uganda than in DR Congo, reports Olivia Acland.

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China’s history of extraordinary rendition

Protests in Hong Kong over proposed changes to the extradition law follow reports of China illegally removing its opponents.

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Jan Broberg: Abuser used alien conspiracy to control me

Jan Broberg from Abducted in Plain Sight tells BBC Radio 5 Live how abuser lied to control her.

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Hong Kong extradition protests: Government to delay bill, reports say

The Hong Kong government is ready to pause plans to change extradition laws, local media report.

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Hong Kong extradition protests: Government to delay bill, reports say

The Hong Kong government is ready to pause plans to change extradition laws, local media report.

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Jackie Chan’s Team Tries to Repeat 2017 Le Mans Success

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