Japan's commercial whaling fleet sets sail

The five ships are the first to hunt whales for profit in Japanese waters in more than 30 years.

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Glastonbury: Thank you for going plastic-free, says Attenborough

The 93-year-old naturalist tells crowds the use of a million plastic bottles has been avoided .

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Syria war: Israeli jets ‘hit Iranian targets in Homs and Damascus’

Syrian state media say Israeli warplanes have targeted military bases near Damascus and Homs.

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Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'in a good place' ahead of tournament

The 23-time Grand Slam champion talks to the BBC about motivation, motherhood and recovery.

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Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting

Five ships will hunt up to 227 whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism.

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New York Pride: Huge crowds attend New York Pride march

Hundreds of thousands of people have been watching or taking part in WorldPride in New York.

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Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'

The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas.

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Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary

Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.

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Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.

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US Officials Attend Opening at Controversial Jerusalem Dig

American officials looked on Sunday as Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts.

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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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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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Venezuela crisis: Navy captain's death in custody condemned by opposition

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó claims captain Rafael Acosta was "savagely and brutally tortured".

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The death of a Tunisian poet

Nidhal Gharibi took his life at the age of 32. His friends say his depression was exacerbated by Tunisia's political and economic situation.

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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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New York Pride: Bumper crowds expected at LGBT march

The event is expected to be one of the biggest celebrations of LGBT pride in history.

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US President's press secretary scuffles with North Korea security

Stephanie Grisham struggles with Kim Jong-Un's staff to let US media into South Korea meeting.

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Italy migrant boat: Captain disobeyed orders due to suicide fears

She says she ignored orders not to dock in Italy fearing people on board could take their own lives.

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EU summit: Centre-left Timmermans tipped for top post

The key posts need to be decided, with Frans Timmermans tipped to head the Commission.

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Turkey vows 'heavy' retaliation to Libya attacks, defence minister says

Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops to target Turkish ships and businesses in Tripoli.

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Hong Kong protests: Thousands rally in support of police and Beijing

The pro-Beijing protesters waved Chinese flags to oppose the city's huge anti-extradition rallies.

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Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety

The EU rule for new models follows concerns cars put pedestrians at risk because they are too quiet.

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Delay to rule allowing US medics to refuse procedures on moral grounds

The rule will make it easier for medical workers to refuse to carry out procedures on moral grounds.

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ICYMI: Huge hot dog and Klitschko rescue

Busy week? Here are four stories you may have missed.

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Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone

The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea.

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Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle

Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals.

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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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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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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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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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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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'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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How apps power Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protests

Huge group chats with real-time voting let demonstrators decide what steps to take next.

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'They called my baby biowaste - it broke my heart in pieces'

A garden in Victoria, Canada, helps parents mourn children lost during pregnancy.

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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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Birmingham Rep photos shine spotlight on backstage world

An exhibition of 100 images takes theatre fans behind the scenes at Birmingham's Rep theatre.

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Sudan security forces 'carry out raid' ahead of mass protest

The main opposition group says armed forces broke up a press conference on the eve of the rally.

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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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In pictures: Europe roasting again as heatwave continues

Temperatures remain sizzling, rising above 40C (104F) in some areas of Spain.

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Merkel's shaking: Chancellor says she's 'fine' after attacks

The German Chancellor has suffered two bouts of trembling in public in two weeks.

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Luis Alvarez, police campaigner for 9/11 compensation, dies

The former detective underwent 68 rounds of chemotherapy for cancer caused by work at Ground Zero.

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Germany to return Nazi-stolen painting Vase of Flowers to Italy

Vase of Flowers by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum will be handed to the Uffizi Gallery.

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Trump Announces US-China Trade Truce, Talks to Resume

President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping agreed to a cease-fire Saturday in their nations’ yearlong trade war, averting — at least for now — an escalation feared by financial markets, businesses and farmers.

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G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown.

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South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'

These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo.

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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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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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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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G20 summit: Trump jokes to Putin about Russian election meddling

The US president delivers a light-hearted reprimand to his Russian counterpart at the G20 summit.

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DR Congo copper and cobalt miners killed in Kolwezi

The governor of Lualaba province says the fatalities are "clandestine artisanal diggers".

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Genoa's giant bridge towers demolished

The towers on Genoa's Morandi bridge, which partially collapsed last year killing 43 people, have been demolished.

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Alabama woman charged with manslaughter after losing unborn baby in shooting

After losing her child in a shooting, the woman has been arrested - despite not being the shooter.

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Donald Trump's joking reprimand to Putin: 'Don't meddle in the 2020 election'

The US president held a meeting with the Russian leader during the G20 summit in Japan.

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India arrests after women's heads shaved for resisting rape

Two men are arrested for shaving the women's heads and assaulting them in India's Bihar state.

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New Zealand 'fake meat' pizza was not misleading, says Hell Pizza

Hell Pizza says it covertly introduced plant-based meat on to one of its pizzas to raise awareness.

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iPhone designer Jony Ive to leave Apple

The British designer's work helped turn Apple into the world's most valuable company.

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Jean-Claude Romand: Fake French doctor who killed family is free

Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children and parents in 1993 as he was about to be exposed.

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Democratic debate: Joe Biden criticised for race record

The front-runner in the Democratic race has his civil rights record attacked by Kamala Harris.

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Putin: Russian president says liberalism 'obsolete'

Speaking before the G20 summit, the Russian leader says the political ideology has "outlived its purpose".

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Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives

Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.

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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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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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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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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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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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China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel shakes at Berlin ceremony

The German Chancellor is seen shaking at a ceremony in Berlin, eight days after a similar incident.

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Denmark's new PM takes power and joins Nordic swing to left

Mette Frederiksen is the third centre-left leader to take office in a Nordic country this year.

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Police seize cocaine ahead of Bolsonaro flight

The air force officer had been assigned with accompanying Brazil's president on a flight home.

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Paris attacks: Bosnian suspect arrested in Germany

German police detain a 39-year-old man in connection with attacks in France that killed 130 people.

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Ethiopia Amhara unrest: Opposition supporters 'arrested'

It follows an attempt at a regional coup, in which the army chief of staff was shot dead.

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Prince William: It Would Be 'Absolutely Fine' if My Children Came Out LGBTQ

The Telegraph reports that the future king made his comments during a visit with the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT), a charity that works with homeless youth in London. The charity said it was the first time a member of the royal family visited an LGBTQ youth charity. 

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Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming

Aircraft have been forced to use alternative navigation systems to land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport.

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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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Germany's Angela Merkel seen shaking again in Berlin

Chancellor Merkel trembles at an event in Berlin - as she did eight days ago at another ceremony.

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'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler

Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window.

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US election 2020: The biggest moments in Democratic debate

There were policy disagreements, interruptions and some unexpected lines on the debate stage in Miami.

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Donald Trump hits out at 'unacceptable' India tariffs

The US president says he "looks forward" to bringing up tariffs with India's PM Narendra Modi.

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

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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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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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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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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Islamic State group: Nicaragua arrests four suspected members

There were fears that three of the four - two Egyptians and two Iraqis - could be headed to the US.

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Nigeria Ore road helicopter 'picked up stroke victim'

A helicopter company insists a motorway rescue was an emergency, not a billionaire escaping traffic.

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Venezuela crisis: Military force still an option, says Guaidó

The opposition leader tells the BBC he wants elections, but has not ruled out the use of force.

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France heatwave: Paris region closes schools

Regions around Paris announce school closures as France and Spain expect heat above 40C.

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Malaysia seizes thousands of smuggled turtles at airport

Two Indian men are in custody after thousands of red-eared sliders are discovered in their luggage.

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US immigration: Drowning exposes risks of illegal crossing

A man from El Salvador and his baby daughter die in the Rio Grande trying to reach the US.

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While Iran, US Go Head-to-Head, Iranians Are Turning Their Hearts to Jesus

It may surprise you that the fastest growing church in the world is in Iran.  Yet that’s the assessment of those who have seen and heard the remarkable story of millions turning away from Shiite Islam and turning toward Jesus Christ. 

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Second US town pays up to ransomware hackers

Lake City becomes the second Florida town in two weeks to pay up after a ransomware attack.

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The lives disrupted by the world's tallest statue

The $430m iconic statue was touted as symbol of India's development - but it hasn't benefitted everyone.

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'I was exploited by my friend's mum'

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

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The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion?

A growing number of Arabs in the Middle East and North Africa say they are no longer religious, a major survey suggests.

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Spirited Away: Japanese anime trounces Toy Story 4 at China box office

The Japanese cartoon from 2001 made more than twice as much as Toy Story 4 over the weekend.

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Baby girl found in plastic bag

The girl now known as 'Baby India' was found after nearby residents heard cries.

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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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Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border

A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle.

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US migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'

A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions".

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'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change

Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action.

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Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes

The star says all her master tapes were destroyed in an "apocalyptic" 2008 blaze at Universal Studios.

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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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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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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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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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Paris air pollution: French state blamed in landmark case

A court rules the state failed to act to curb air pollution in Paris, in a landmark decision.

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US-Iran crisis: Trump lashes out at 'ignorant and insulting' statement

The US president tweeted after Iran's president responded to the new sanctions, unveiled on Monday.

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Used car batteries may power football stadium lights

Refurbished batteries are already in use at stadiums in Norway and the Netherlands.

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Wimbledon 2019: Rafael Nadal says seeding formula 'doesn't seem right'

World number two Rafael Nadal says "it doesn't seem right" that Wimbledon's formula means he could be seeded behind world number three Roger Federer.

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Etika: Body found in search for missing YouTuber

The gamer, who went missing last week, had uploaded a video describing suicidal thoughts.

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The Ukrainian delegation walks out of the Council of Europe assembly following the decision.

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When police broke up a Nantes music party, 14 people fell in the River Loire and one has disappeared.

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A UN expert warns of a future where "the wealthy pay to escape" while the rest suffer.

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Rhino release: Epic journey to freedom in Rwanda

Five zoo-born eastern black rhinos have been transported from Europe to Africa.

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Mexico's top Caribbean beaches hit by seaweed infestation

The president is criticised for not doing enough as popular beaches are hit by a deluge of seaweed.

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Hassan Rouhani says the measures show the Trump administration is lying about wanting dialogue.

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Political leaders are under pressure after a state chief minister told them to refund bribe money.

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Texas migrant children moved from 'horrific cells' after outcry

"It is degrading and inhumane and shouldn't be happening in America," one lawyer said.

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The 37-year-old ex-Empire actor is accused of staging a homophobic and racist attack on himself.

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Donald Trump has denied allegations he sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s.

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Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts.

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Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.

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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 glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape.

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

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Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen is sentenced to 12 years in jail after a trial that lasted just half a day.

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Activists say six officials have been detained as President Maduro intensifies a crackdown on dissent.

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A Syrian national is killed after Yemeni rebels reportedly targeted Abha airport with a drone.

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Aisha Ahmad Suleiman: 'People tried to stop me playing polo.'

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Ethiopia Amhara 'coup ringleader on the run'

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Landmark Istanbul Election Loss a Major Blow to Turkey's Erdogan

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Cambodia PM Hun Sen visits deadly building collapse site

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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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'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

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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

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Mauritania opposition challenges ruling party victory

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Australian children of IS militants rescued from Syria camp

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Nanda Devi: Bodies of missing climbers recovered in Himalayas

The eight mountaineers had been attempting to climb India's second-highest peak, Nanda Devi.

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Watch wonder goal in Malaysian Cup

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Bolton Warns Iran Not to Mistake US 'Prudence' for Weakness

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Istanbul votes in mayoral election re-run

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

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

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Greek Orthodox Church in US Gets 1st New Leader in 20 Years

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US-Iran: Trump announces further sanctions amid tensions

The measures are intended to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, President Donald Trump says.

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President Trump's son-in-law reveals the first, economics-focused section of the proposals.

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Iran executes 'US spy' who worked for defence ministry

The man was convicted of espionage after spying equipment was found in his home, state media report.

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The territory's justice secretary rejects a demand to investigate police actions against protesters.

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A power cut that stopped trains on Kyushu island was caused by a slug shorting the system.

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Seven-storey building collapses in Cambodia

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The election is being rerun after the ruling party candidate narrowly lost the Istanbul mayoral vote.

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Nine people are thought to have been aboard the King Air flight.

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Elton John awarded France's highest civilian award Legion d'Honneur

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

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The race is still wide open after EU leaders failed to pick a successor to Jean-Claude Juncker.

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Trump Orders Military Strike on Iran but Pulls Back at the Last Minute

President Donald Trump ordered a military strike on Iran last night. But while the plan was still in its early stages, he pulled back and cancelled the attack.

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Trump threatens Time journalist with prison over photo

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Spain women: Top court decides if Wolf Pack gang were rapists

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A Navy Seal stuns a courtroom by acknowledging his role in a death for which his comrade is accused.

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The World Food Programme says it is a last resort, accusing Houthi rebels of diverting supplies.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day visit to Pyongyang ends with mutual pledges of friendship.

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Trump 'approved military strikes against Iran but pulled back'

US media reports say the president approved pre-dawn strikes for Friday, but rolled back the plan.

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Kullu bus crash: More than 40 die in India gorge plunge

Witnesses say the bus failed to make a sharp turn on a steep road and fell down a mountainside.

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Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations

Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts.

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

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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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Meng Hongwei was charged with corruption after he vanished on a trip back to China last year.

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Two performing beluga whales are freed to live out their days in a secluded Icelandic bay.

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Philippe Zdar, one half of of French dance duo Cassius, dies accidentally in Paris, his agent says.

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

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Little Girl Traumatized as School Teaches 6-Year-Olds 'There Is No Such Thing as Girls and Boys'

A Canadian family has filed a civil rights complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario after their six-year-old daughter became overtly confused when her first-grade teacher taught the class to question their gender. 

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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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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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18 Questions with Elizabeth Warren

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18 Questions with Cory Booker

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What are vaccines, how do they work and why are people sceptical?

Vaccines help save the lives of millions a year. This is how they came about - and why they matter.

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Immunisation: Why we do it and how 'herd immunity' works

This is how vaccines work, why they’re important and what the phrase “herd immunity” actually means.

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‘I got lockjaw thanks to my mum’

Meredith's mother stopped her having vaccinations - so eventually she got some nasty illnesses.

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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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More than 70 million displaced worldwide, says UNHCR

The number is the highest in the UN refugee agency's history.

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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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Biden, Recalling Civility in Senate, Invokes Two Segregationist Senators

By KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/31DFk69


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Corrections: June 19, 2019

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La Scala May Slow Down in Summer, but the Show Goes On

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2INXU2I


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

By A.J. GOLDMANN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2XVPRak


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La Scala’s Director Thinks, and Works, Globally

By REBECCA SCHMID from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2WQsRbi


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Low trust in vaccines 'a global crisis'

The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.

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Fossil proves hyenas once roamed Canada's Arctic Plains

A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas.

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MH17 plane crash: Investigators 'expected to name four suspects'

Ukraine says the suspects will be named by the Dutch-led investigation into the 2014 plane downing.

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Haiti protests: Why are so many people on the streets?

Activists have taken to the streets in Haiti's capital to protest about what they say is government corruption.

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US-China trade war: Officials to resume talks before G20

Mr Trump says he will have an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 next week.

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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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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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Have We Been Misinterpreting This Popular New Testament Passage?

Every year, around Memorial Day, social media feeds are littered with references to John 15:13, but is it possible we’ve misunderstood what Jesus was saying in the popular New Testament passage?

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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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Late Night Can’t Get Enough of Trump’s Scolding His Chief of Staff for Coughing

By TRISH BENDIX from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/31GHFwQ


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By the Numbers: Vaccines Are Safe

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Vaccine Injury Claims Are Few and Far Between

By PAM BELLUCK and REED ABELSON from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2FgV59c


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New Zealand Man Gets 21 Months for Sharing Video of Christchurch Attacks

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WQNUKR


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On Politics: Iran Threatens to Exceed Nuclear Limits

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Braves’ Mike Soroka Beats the Mets for 8th Straight Win

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Yankees Beat the Rays on a Shutout by Masahiro Tanaka

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India encephalitis death toll rises to 103

Hundreds of children have been admitted to hospital in Bihar state since the start of June.

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Panic amid Toronto Raptors victory parade gunfire

Four people are injured in shooting as the Toronto Raptors celebrate their first NBA title.

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New Zealand man jailed for 21 months for sharing Christchurch shooting video

Philip Arps had also made a modified version of the video that he intended to share as a meme.

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A Day at the Royal Races, in Song

By AMANDA DUCKWORTH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2L1RTCp


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Ken Ramsey Wants to Win Royal Ascot. Very Badly.

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Americans Storm the Gates of Royal Ascot

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Toronto Raptors: Four people injured in victory parade shooting

Police say two were seriously wounded at the event celebrating the basketball win.

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Mohammed Morsi,: Egypt faces pressure over death during trial of ousted leader

Authorities face questions after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in a court room.

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French storm: Hail batters south-east France

Golf ball-sized hail hits the Drome region of France, causing widespread damage.

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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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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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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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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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‘All Was Going Well When I Noticed a Rustling Under Some Shrubbery.’

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From Inclusion to Support: How to Build a Better Workplace

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Quebec Bans Religious Symbols in Some Public Sector Jobs

By DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2KmiLgR


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On Politics: Trump Ousts Pollsters

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India magician disappears in river after Houdini trick

Chanchal Lahiri, with his legs and hands shackled, was lowered into a river in India.

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Tense times in Europe's biggest city. Trump eyes up 2020. And Africa's festival of sport begins.

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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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Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband

The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle.

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By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2Xdx5OL


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How History Changed Anita Hill

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World War II Planes Can Still Fly, but Who Will Keep Them Flying?

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‘How Perfect Do I Need to Be?’

By EILENE ZIMMERMAN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2KigHpW


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What Makes a Leader?

By JESSICA BENNETT from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2RlzscF


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

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Helping Women Overcome Society’s Outdated Messages on Money

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Taking CBS News to ‘a Better Place’

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Airlines Try New Ways to Build Pilot Ranks

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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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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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Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says

All of Argentina and Uruguay are without power, supplier says, affecting about 48m people.

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Huge Crowds March in Hong Kong, Piling Pressure on Leader

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents, mostly clad in black, jammed the city’s streets Sunday in a vehement show of opposition to proposed legislation that has stoked fears of expanding control from Beijing in this former British colony.

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Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against extradition bill

Thousands of people marched in Hong Kong on Sunday against a controversial extradition bill.

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Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara admits misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu will have to pay a fine and reimburse a total of $15,000 (£11,910).

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Jacqueline Cutler, Robert Blatt

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Emily Abbott, Renaldo Davis

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