Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'

The US President's former chief economic adviser Gary Cohn says the trade war affects the US more than China.

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US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

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North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

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Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

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Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

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US slavery: Why is America marking the 400th anniversary?

A US congressional delegation has travelled to Ghana to mark 400 years since the first African slaves were transported to America

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Hong Kong protests: Fireworks launched outside police station

At least 10 people were hurt in the incident outside Tin Shui Wai police station.

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Democratic debates: Who won and lost in round one?

It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine.

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Burger King beard ban scrapped in Catalonia

Inspectors decided that banning workers from having beards violated their constitutional rights.

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Russian army ordered to tackle massive wildfires

About three million hectares are affected, in what Greenpeace says is an "ecological catastrophe".

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Hindu man refuses Zomato takeaway over 'Muslim driver'

Food service Zomato refused to let the man cancel his order and was backed by Twitter users.

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In pictures: Aftermath of deadly Brazil prison fight

Relatives are called to identify the bodies of the 58 inmates killed in a deadly gang fight in Brazil.

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Israel backs West Bank homes for settlers and Palestinians

It envisages the building of homes for both Jewish settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank.

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Canada manhunt: Suspects were let go after being stopped

The teenagers were pulled over for routine checks before they were named as suspects in three murders.

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Hong Kong protesters hurt in drive-by fireworks attack

Unidentified attackers in a car targeted pro-democracy activists gathered outside a police station.

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Ronald Reagan called Africans at UN 'monkeys', tapes reveal

The former US president made the comment in a 1971 phone call, newly-unearthed recordings reveal.

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Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war

Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.

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Hawaii TMT: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?

Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.

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Cameron Boyce: Disney star died due to epilepsy, says coroner

Further testing was needed to establish the cause of his death, finding he died of natural causes.

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The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look.

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Steve Bannon: 'Trump's border crackdown is anti-racist'

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon claims a border wall will help black and Hispanic communities.

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S. Korea Says N. Korea Has Fired Unidentified Projectiles

North Korea on Wednesday fired several unidentified projectiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, less than a week after the North launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in defiance of U.N. resolutions.

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China toddler: Three-year-old falls six storeys and survives

A toddler in China has survived a six-storey fall after he was caught by people holding a blanket.

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Shin Ok-ju: S Korean doomsday cult leader jailed for six years

The pastor convinced her followers to move to Fiji in 2014 where some say they were beaten.

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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year

Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy.

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VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

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Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Kraftwerk win 20-year sampling case over Metal On Metal

The European Court of Justice rules musicians cannot “sample” other artists' records without permission.

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Afghanistan war: UN says more civilians killed by allies than insurgents

Pro-government forces killed more civilians in the first half of 2019 than insurgents did, the UN says.

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Russia Instagram influencer Ekaterina Karaglanova found dead in suitcase

The body of Ekaterina Karaglanova, 24, was discovered by her parents at her Moscow flat, police say.

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Brazil's Altamira jail where 57 were killed 'was understaffed'

The Brazil jail where 57 people died in a gang fight was overcrowded and understaffed, a report says.

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Spanish slugs: Moscow alarm over giant invasive pests

Voracious Arion vulgaris slugs have spread across Europe from Spain and are major pests.

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Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk.

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Dubai: Expectation vs reality

It's a city for the flash, the brash and the successful – but what's going on beneath the surface?

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Hong Kong protests: Activists disrupt rush hour trains

Activists block train doors and sound emergency alarms, as weeks of anti-government protests roll on.

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Pakistani Army Plane Crashes Into Homes, Killing at Least 18

A Pakistani military plane on a training flight crashed into homes near the garrison city of Rawalpindi before dawn on Tuesday, killing at least 18 people, most of them on the ground.

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Katy Perry copied Dark Horse from Christian rapper Flame

A jury rules against the singer after a week-long trial over the production of her 2013 song.

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Garlic festival shooting: Three dead in Gilroy California

Eyewitnesses describe the shooting at a food festival in California that has left three people dead and 15 injured.

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The amateur lawyers helping people walk free

A community group in California is helping poor people get justice.

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Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

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Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash

A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died.

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Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

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Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15

The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.

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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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Old Town Road: Lil Nas X beats US singles chart record

The country rap song has held the top spot on the US singles chart for a record-beating 17 weeks.

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Alexei Navalny: 'I have never had an allergy'

The Russian opposition leader says he may have been poisoned, in a first statement since being taken ill.

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Dark web criminal bought 'quadrillions of Zimbabwe bank notes'

Richard Castro used part of his proceeds to buy Zimbabwe's defunct currency.

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Garlic festival shooting: Children aged six and 13 confirmed dead

The suspect fired into the crowd with an assault rifle he purchased legally, California police say.

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Shayna Jack: The swimming scandal that has embarrassed Australia

Shayna Jack's positive drug test fuels claims of hypocrisy after a teammate's rebuke of a Chinese rival.

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Brazil jail riot 'leaves more than 50 dead'

Fight between rival gangs in northern Brazilian prison has left more than 50 dead, officials say

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Drug-resistant superbug spreads in Europe hospitals

Scientists are "extremely concerned" by a bacterium resistant to antibiotics of last resort.

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Greta Thunberg to sail Atlantic for climate conferences

Malizia II, a high-speed yacht built to race around the world, will take the teen activist to the US.

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Germany: Boy dies after being pushed in front of train in Frankfurt

A 40 year old man has been arrested after being tackled by passers-by at the station.

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Questions over India teen rape victim's car crash

The 19-year-old Indian girl had accused a ruling party lawmaker of sexually assaulting her in 2017.

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China jails award-winning cyber-dissident Huang Qi

Huang Qi - who was the first person put on trial for internet crimes in China - is jailed again.

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65 People Slaughtered at Funeral in Suspected Boko Haram Attack

At least 65 people are dead after the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram is suspected of open firing on mourners at a funeral in the north-eastern Nigerian state of Borno.

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What's a 'Science Princess' doing in an ice field in Alaska?

Celeste Labedz's picture of herself dressed up as a princess while on a field trip researching glaciers has become a viral hit.

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In pictures: Kinetic Op art pioneer Carlos Cruz-Diez dies

The 95-year-old was best known for his large-scale works in eye-popping colours.

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Suspect admits killing missing Romanian teenager

A 65-year-old man confessed to killing a 15-year-old girl and another teenager, his lawyer says.

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Ethiopia bids to break tree-planting record to tackle climate change

The huge project is intended to tackle deforestation and climate change in the drought-prone country.

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Trump denies new accusations of racism after Elijah Cummings attack

The president is criticised after calling a mostly-black district a "disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess".

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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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India tiger census shows population growth

PM Narendra Modi says India is "now one of the biggest and most secure habitats of the tiger".

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Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'horrendous incidents'

The pro-democracy protests have caused "serious damage to the rule of law", the government says.

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Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals.

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Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’

Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking.

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Shooter reported at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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'Beaten and robbed': How Croatia is policing its borders

Thousands of migrants are trying to cross into Croatia, but many are illegally expelled back to Bosnia.

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US intelligence chief leaves Trump administration

Dan Coats is stepping down from his position as the United States' Director of National Intelligence.

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US teenager wins $3m Fortnite crown

It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners.

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Christian Street Preacher In the UK Awarded Wrongful Arrest Payout

Christian street preacher, Oluwole Ilesanmi, was awarded £2,500 (about $3,100) by Scotland Yard for his wrongful arrest in February.

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Tour de France 2019: Egan Bernal wins, Geraint Thomas second, Peter Sagan wins in Paris

Colombia's Egan Bernal becomes the youngest rider in 110 years to win the Tour de France, with his British team-mate Geraint Thomas taking second.

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Dozens of mourners 'killed by Boko Haram' at a funeral in north Nigeria

Militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram are believed to have opened fire at a funeral in Borno.

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Nearly 1,400 Detained in Moscow Protest; Largest in Decade

Nearly 1,400 people were detained in a violent police crackdown on an opposition protest in Moscow, a Russian monitoring group said Sunday, adding that was the largest number of detentions at a rally in the Russian capital this decade.

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South Africa presidential panel backs limited land seizures

White people, who make up just 9% of the population, own 72% of the farmland.

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Russia's Navy Day parades in pictures

Warships line up off St Petersburg in one of the highlights of the annual show.

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Brazil's indigenous people: Miners kill one in invasion of protected reserve

Members of a remote village have fled and there are fears of further violence.

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Talks held in Vienna to salvage Iran nuclear deal

The meeting comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf and Iran's decision to breach parts of the deal.

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Air strike on Libya hospital kills five doctors

The government has accused the forces of rogue general Khalifa Hafta of carrying out the attack.

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Woman arrested in Cyprus 'over false rape claim'

Twelve Israeli males had been arrested in Cyprus in connection with the alleged assault on 17 July.

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Soldier 'killed by American friendly fire'

US officials initially said Sgt Matt Tonroe was killed by a roadside bomb.

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Australia swimmer reveals cause of failed drug test

Australia's Shayna Jack says she tested positive for the banned substance Ligandrol and that her B sample confirmed the drug's presence.

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Alexei Navalny: Jailed Russian opposition head develops 'allergy'

Alexei Navalny is taken from jail to a hospital in Moscow with an acute allergic reaction.

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At least 30 killed and 15 missing after China landslide

The latest death toll comes as heavy rains continue to batter areas of the country.

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Kidnapped Turkish nationals freed in Nigeria's Kwara state

The construction workers were captured by unknown gunmen, amid a wave of abductions in the country.

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Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy police ban again

Pro-democracy demonstrators chant anti-police slogans while marching through the business district.

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Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals.

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ICYMI: Sunken tanks and 'special' graffiti

Sunken tanks, "special" graffiti and a few other stories you might have missed this week.

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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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Trump’s ‘rat-infested’ attack on lawmaker was racist, says Pelosi

The president is under fire for calling a Democratic lawmaker’s Baltimore district “rat-infested”.

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Ebola: How a disease is prevented from spreading

A doctor on the frontline of the fight against Ebola explains the steps taken to tackle the disease.

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Student debt: The teachers told they had taken out the wrong kind of loan

Kelly Finlaw still owes $88k - despite being told her loan would be paid off 10 years after graduating.

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Pakistan censorship: 'Hovering above the mute button'

Journalists say they are facing ever tighter restrictions on their reporting under the government of Imran Khan.

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A jogger trashed a homeless man's stuff. What happened next?

A viral video triggered anger and outrage - followed by support. But did anything change?

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Should robots ever look like us?

Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy.

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Hong Kong protests: Tear gas fired at unauthorised demonstrators

Police fired tear gas at an unauthorised protest involving thousands of demonstrators.

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Sudan to charge eight military officers over deadly crackdown

Eight military officers face the charge of crimes against humanity over the killing of protesters.

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Tour de France 2019: Egan Bernal set to win from Geraint Thomas

Egan Bernal is poised to become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France after finishing Saturday's penultimate stage in the yellow jersey.

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Romania police chief sacked after teen 'killed by kidnapper'

A police chief in Romania is fired after the murder of a girl whose emergency calls were ignored.

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Russia protests: Police arrest hundreds at Moscow rally

Demonstrators turn out after opposition candidates are barred from running in local elections.

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India floods: Hundreds of passengers rescued from train

Hundreds of passengers had to be rescued from a train near Mumbai.

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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas After Protesters Defy Ban

Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas Saturday at protesters who defied authorities’ warnings not to march in a neighborhood where six days earlier a mob apparently targeting demonstrators brutally attacked people in a train station.

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Mario Cerciello Rega: US student reportedly confesses to killing policeman

Two teenage Americans were arrested after the fatal stabbing in central Rome on Friday.

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Shayna Jack: Australian swimmer tests positive for banned substance

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack tests positive for a banned substance before the World Aquatics Championships, Swimming Australia has said.

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India floods: Hundreds of train passengers stranded near Mumbai

Helicopters, boats and divers converge on the train near Mumbai in a big recue operation.

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Hong Kong protests: Yuen Long march defies police ban

They rally against a mob attack on protesters last week, and accuse police of colluding with gangs.

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Philippines earthquakes kill at least six

Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes attending the world aquatic championships in Gwangju.

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108.7 Degrees in Paris: Deadly, Record-Shattering, Saharan Heatwave Strikes Europe

While some parts of the United States are seeing a bit of relief this week from record high temperatures, a historic heat wave is sweeping much of Europe.Suffocating heat rising up from the Sahara Desert is shattering record high temperatures across the continent.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters hold sit-in at airport

Thousands expressed their anger at the police response to last week’s attacks on demonstrators.

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Arctic wildfires: What's caused huge swathes of flames to spread?

The fires are releasing significant amounts of carbon gases, contributing further to global warming.

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Ransomware hits Johannesburg electricity supply

A ransomware attack is blamed for causing electricity supply problems in South Africa's biggest city.

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UK regulator fines Russian news service £200,000

The broadcasting regulator says RT breached impartiality rules in several news and current affairs programmes.

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Boris Johnson: Relationship with Trump will be 'sensational', says top diplomat

The US and UK leaders have a "lot in common", the American ambassador in London says.

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Australia to police tech giants' algorithms

The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account.

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Venezuela crisis: Vast corruption network in food programme, US says

The US accuses President Maduro and his allies of profiteering amid acute food shortages.

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German school students in Starnberg try to spring teen from cell

Leaving dos are often riotous, but few end with 50 German teens laying siege to a police station.

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Abbas: Palestinians to scrap agreements with Israel

The announcement comes after Israel razed Palestinian buildings it said had been built illegally.

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Californian and carmakers agree emissions deal despite Trump rules

California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules.

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Israeli 'underworld' figures shot dead in Mexico City 'hit'

The alleged killer - who wore a blonde wig - originally told police it was a crime of passion.

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US government death penalty move draws sharp criticism

Rights groups and Democrats rebuke the decision to execute five inmates after a 16-year hiatus.

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Brazil gold heist: Gunmen steal gold worth $30m from São Paulo airport

The suspects entered Guarulhos airport in São Paulo dressed as police officers.

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Austria orders arrest of Russian in colonel spying case

Police say 65-year-old Igor Egorovich Zaytsev recruited a colonel who spied for Moscow for decades.

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Faruk Orman: Murder conviction quashed in Australia 'Lawyer X' scandal

Faruk Orman wrongfully spent 12 years in jail because his lawyer was a police informant, a court rules.

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Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape?

When a man has sex with a woman without consent, that's rape. Should it be rape when a woman coerces a man into sex?

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Iran tanker seizure: Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?

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Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset.

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Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

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Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war

Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.

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Trump straws: How the US president is using straws to beat liberals with

Why Trump is selling plastic straws at $15 a pack - and using them as a stick to beat liberals with.

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Why NZ cleared a Chinese man for touching a boy's penis

A judge accepted the Chinese man had made a "cultural mistake", but is this really a thing in China?

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US government orders first executions since 2003

The attorney general schedules five executions, reversing a two-decade lapse in federal executions.

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Scores feared drowned in shipwreck off Libya

Up to 150 people may have drowned in shipwreck off the coast of Libya, UN refugee agency says

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Russian police raid opposition ahead of big Moscow rally

Thousands have said they will join a rally after opposition candidates were banned from an election.

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Canada tourist killings: Teenage boys charged with another murder

Arrest warrants have been issued for the pair, who are believed to be on the run.

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Tunisia's first freely-elected president Beji Caid Essebsi has died, aged 92, the country's presidency says.

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Baiq Nuril Maknun: Indonesia grants amnesty to woman who recorded boss

Baiq Nuril Maknun was found guilty in Indonesia of recording her boss to prove he was harassing her.

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Nissan to cut 12,500 jobs worldwide

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Chinese 'love mother' who adopted 118 children jailed for fraud

Li Yanxia, once seen as a hero, was found guilty of using the children in extortion and fraud.

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N. Korea Fires Missiles into Sea in Apparent Pressure Tactic

North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea Thursday, South Korea's military said, the first weapons launches in more than two months and an apparent pressuring tactic aimed at Washington as North Korean and U.S. officials struggle to restart nuclear negotiations.

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French inventor attempts flyboard Channel crossing

Franky Zapata is hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes.

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Europe heatwave expected to peak and break records again

Northern France is on red alert and records across the UK and Western Europe could be broken again.

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ASAP Rocky charged with assault in Sweden

The rapper will remain in custody until a trial can take place.

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Planemaker Boeing reports a $3.4bn loss because of the 737 Max crisis as it mulls halting production.

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Jeffrey Epstein 'found semi-conscious' in prison cell

The US financier is in jail in New York while he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges.

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Jarryd Hayne: Rugby league player pleads not guilty to rape

The high-profile Australian athlete faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted of attacking a woman.

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Puerto Rico governor to resign after mass protests

Ricardo Rosselló is stepping down after obscenity-laden messages were leaked from a group chat.

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MPs to vote on whether Pedro Sánchez will remain in power following last-ditch coalition talks.

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North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

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The puzzling 'mass migration' of Ugandans to India

The number of Ugandans living in India has risen sharply, according to census data. But is that accurate?

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Why is India sending humanoid robots into space?

India will fly robots to understand what weightlessness and radiation do to the human body in space.

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What's so important about a ship's flag?

Most ships sail under a flag that differs from that of their owner.

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Hawaii telescope: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?

Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.

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Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

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Planes grounded at Amsterdam's Schiphol due to fuel supply fault

Thousands of travellers are stranded as the airport warns of disruption "long into the evening".

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Trump was not exonerated by my report, Robert Mueller tells Congress

The special counsel tells Congress that President Trump's claim to have been exonerated is incorrect.

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Egypt minister downplays threat to ‘cut’ critics abroad

Nabila Makram told a meeting in Canada that critics of the country based abroad would be "cut".

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Bangladesh lynchings: Eight killed by mobs over false child abduction rumours

A single mum-of-two is among those killed by vigilante mobs acting on false reports in Bangladesh.

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Jordan unveils underwater museum of military vehicles

Several tanks, armoured vehicles and a helicopter have been scuttled to help attract tourists.

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Bison throws girl through air at Yellowstone National Park

A video of the incident shows the nine-year-old being flipped into the air as the animal charges.

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Sri Lankans demand UK take back rotting waste

Decomposing containers containing hazardous waste, labelled as "recycling", arrived from the UK.

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Ugandan pop star Bobi Wine to run against Yoweri Museveni

The singer calls himself the "ghetto president", and promises to champion the interests of the poor.

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Europe heatwave: Belgian record broken as Eurostar breaks down

Kleine Brogel in Belgium hits 38.9C (102F) and a Eurostar train breaks down in searing heat.

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Forever 21 accused of 'fat shaming' over diet bars

Forever 21 has been criticised on social media for sending customers free diet bars with orders.

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Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control.

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Audra McDonald calls out theatre goer for photographing nude scene

An audience member took a photo of Audra McDonald during a nude scene in a current Broadway show.

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Iran tanker seizure: Owner makes first contact with crew

The 23 crew members of a British-flagged tanker detained by Iran tell its owners they are "safe".

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In pictures: Europe's July 2019 heatwave

Weather warnings have been issued across the Continent, with record temperatures expected this week.

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Cuba dismisses findings of 'sonic attack' study

Researchers analysed brain scans of US diplomats stationed in Cuba who reported unexplained symptoms.

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Trump-Russia investigation: Mueller set to testify before Congress

The ex-special counsel will answer questions on his report on alleged Russian election interference.

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Nile Rodgers: My mom, Alzheimer's, music and me

The disco legend has seen five of his family members contract the disease, including his mother.

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Rare Nike trainers sell for more than £350,000

Historic 1970s running shoes smash their expected selling price at auction in New York.

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'Smoked salmon' listeria kills two in Australia

The two deaths and a third non-fatal case were reported in separate states, officials say.

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US Senate extends 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

The fund to cover medical costs for 9/11-related illnesses was at risk of running out of money.

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Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon.

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Guatemala president seeks to unblock US migration deal

The deal would require migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US.

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Girls in Ethiopia are being given solar lamps to help stop child marriage and keep them in school.

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Germany shooting: Eritrean attacked 'because of skin colour'

An Eritrean man was wounded in a drive-by shooting in what police condemn as a xenophobic attack.

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Britain has a new Prime Minister. Britain's Conservative Party has chosen Boris Johnson. He's a fan of  America and has defended President Trump. He's also vowed to make Brexit happen in three months, but his first challenge will be the escalating naval crisis with Iran. 

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Boris Johnson 'faces challenging times' - EU's Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen is among Europe's leaders to react to Boris Johnson becoming the UK's new PM.

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Global growth forecast cut by IMF amid trade tensions

The Fund says growth "remains subdued", and trade and technology tensions need to be reduced.

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A Brazilian immigrant to Canada has been forced to shut down her body waxing business after she refused to wax the male genitals of a transgender activist. 

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Fake news spread like wildfire this weekend in Turkmenistan - one of the most secretive states in the world.

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Henry Rotich spends the night in police custody following his arrest over a construction contract.

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Britain has a new Prime Minister. Britain's Conservative Party has chosen Boris Johnson. He's a fan of  America and has defended President Trump. He's also vowed to make Brexit happen in three months, but his first challenge will be the escalating naval crisis with Iran. 

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Li Peng: Former Chinese premier known as 'Butcher of Beijing' dies at 90

Mr Li was best known for backing the use of force against demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989.

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Two officers are fired over a Facebook post suggesting the liberal congresswoman needed "a round".

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Juan Carlos Márquez was due to appear in court on Monday in connection with corruption allegations.

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An Ohio courtroom descended into chaos as a former judge was sentenced to six months in jail.

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Australian police recovered 273kg of methamphetamine after they tracked down the vehicle.

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Chris Kraft: Key Apollo 11 director dies days after anniversary

Chris Kraft was Nasa's first flight director and played a critical role in the first Moon landing.

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They were bound for Vietnam in containers that were falsely declared to contain timber.

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Russian LGBT activist Yelena Grigoryeva murdered in St Petersburg

Yelena Grigoryeva, 41, was stabbed and strangled near her home in St Petersburg, relatives say.

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South Korea fires warning shots at Russian military aircraft

Officials say the Russian plane left South Korean airspace before re-entering it again afterwards.

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Australia drug runner crashes meth van into police car

The collision outside a Sydney police station led authorities to a A$200m drug bust.

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India denies PM Modi asked Trump to mediate in Kashmir conflict

Mr Trump claimed that India's PM had asked him to mediate in the 70-year-old dispute with Pakistan.

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The sport's governing body tells Mack Horton not to make "gestures" amid his feud with Sun Yang.

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American and Australian tourists killed in Canada

Police say the deaths could be connected to another missing persons case in British Columbia.

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US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court

Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court.

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Drug-resistant malaria parasites have moved from Cambodia to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Thousands of protesters are expected in a strike across the island over the governor's group chat scandal.

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Robert Morgenthau: New York prosecutor who battled the mafia

During four decades in power, the legendary lawyer targeted the mob and white collar criminals.

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Hong Kong protests: Police criticised over mob violence

Police deny claims that they stood by as masked men attacked pro-democracy protesters on Sunday.

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A rock star, a wrestler and a military medic win election in Ukraine's political upheaval.

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South Africa's anti-graft chief Busisiwe Mkwebane 'lied under oath'

Busisiwe Mkwebane is accused of being involved in a dirty-tricks campaign against President Ramaphosa.

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Iran says it arrested CIA spies and sentenced some to death

Iran says it has arrested 17 spies who worked for the CIA, but the US categorically denies the claims.

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Four teenagers in Oregon successfully campaign for mental health days to be recognised by state law.

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Poland LGBT march: Police arrest 25 after attacks on activists

Police clashed with anti-LGBT protesters after violence marred a Polish city's first equality march.

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Russians have flooded Leonardo DiCaprio's social media in a bid to raise environmental awareness of a lake.

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US denounces Venezuela aircraft's 'unsafe approach'

The US military says a Venezuelan warplane "aggressively shadowed" one of its surveillance aircraft.

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Ethiopia referendum: Dozens killed in Sidama clashes

Activists from the Sidama ethnic group were set to declare their own federal state last week.

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French Minerve submarine is found after disappearing in 1968

Fifty-two sailors were on board when the Minerve vanished over 50 years ago in the Mediterranean.

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Footage shows the successful launch of India's second lunar mission.

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Kenya finance minister Henry Rotich faces arrest for corruption

The accusation comes from a police investigation into the misuse of funds meant for a dam project.

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IAEA chief Yukiya Amano dies at 72

The Japanese chief had been suffering from an unspecified illness since last year.

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Israel demolishes 'illegal' homes under Palestinian control

Hundreds of police and troops move in as bulldozers tear down structures said to house 17 people.

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China's new Nasdaq-style board begins trading

The so-called Star market marks a significant step in China's ambition to open its economy and markets.

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UK PM to chair emergency meeting on Iran crisis

The prime minister is expected to receive updates and discuss the security of shipping in the area.

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Mack Horton: Swimmer refuses to join rival Sun Yang on podium

Mack Horton has previously accused Chinese freestyle champion Sun Yang of being a "drug cheat".

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Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface.

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The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.

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Puerto Rico: Governor will not seek reelection after homophobic messages

Protesters have been demanding Ricardo Rosselló resign over homophobic and sexist messages.

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Salmon trapped in Canada landslide to be airlifted to safety

The fish have been unable to swim upstream due to a rockfall in Fraser River, British Columbia.

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With relationships strained, how will the new prime minister rally his American and European allies?

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Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory.

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Is Zimbabwe's economy on track?

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Mystery surrounds animal deaths on France's farms

Farmers say wind farms and mobile phone masts cause higher rates of animal mortality, but scientists say there's no evidence to prove it.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan PM to meet Trump in bid to mend ties

Counter-terrorism is likely to top the agenda at Imran Khan's first meeting with Donald Trump.

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Chandrayaan-2: India set to re-attempt Moon mission launch

The space agency says it has fixed the technical issue that saw last week's launch called off.

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Hong Kong protests: Armed mob storms Yuen Long station

A mob attacks travellers at a Hong Kong train station, injuring 36, after another weekend of protests.

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South Africa's Cyril President Ramaphosa hits back in corruption row

Cyril Ramaphosa seeks a judicial review of a report that accuses him of misleading parliament.

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Hong Kong Police Launch Tear Gas in Latest Mass Protest

Hong Kong police launched tear gas at protesters Sunday after a massive pro-democracy march continued late into the evening. The action was the latest confrontation between police and demonstrators who have taken to the streets for over a month to protest a proposed extradition bill and call for electoral reforms in the Chinese territory.

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SOS Méditerranée resumes Mediterranean migrant rescues

SOS Méditerranée restarts work off Libya with a new vessel, after the last one was forced to stop.

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Hong Kong protests: graffiti, tear gas and riot police

The BBC's Stephen McDonell is amid the pro-democracy protesters as tear gas is fired.

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UK political storm over seized tanker

Philip Hammond says the UK did not "take its eye off the ball" amid escalating tensions in the Gulf.

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Avengers: Endgame set to pass Avatar as top box office movie

The Marvel sequel's weekend take is set to push it past James Cameron's $2,789.7bn-grossing epic.

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Portugal wildfires: Huge blazes force evacuations

Hundreds of firefighters are deployed to tackle the blazes which are being fanned by strong winds.

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Ocasio-Cortez: Trump is 'putting millions of Americans in danger'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticises President Trump's leadership at an event in New York.

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Radio exchanges reveal Iran-UK confrontation as ship seized

A Royal Navy frigate is heard warning Iranian armed forces, moments before a British-flagged oil tanker was seized in the Gulf.

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Hong Kong protests: High security as masses gather

The latest pro-democracy rally is tense, as it follows the discovery of a huge haul of explosives.

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Cairo flights: Lufthansa resumes services but BA cancellations continue

But British Airways says flights from Heathrow to the Egyptian capital remain cancelled.

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Iran tanker seizure: Radio exchanges reveal Iran-UK confrontation

In the recording, a Royal Navy frigate can be heard warning Iranian vessels not to obstruct the tanker.

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Ukraine's Zelensky aims to bolster power in parliamentary polls

Volodymyr Zelensky hopes Sunday's general election will sweep away the old guard of MPs.

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Pacquiao wins world title at 40

Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman on points to become the WBA welterweight Super champion at the age of 40.

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In pictures: Americans cool down in sweltering heatwave

Temperatures in some US cities are dangerously high, with the east coast particularly hard-hit.

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Twitter suspends Iran news agencies over 'harassment of Baha'is'

The site said it suspended the accounts because of alleged harassment of Baha'is.

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First moon landing: World celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11

On 20 July 1969, Apollo 11 landed - and hours later Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps.

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Would this burger tempt you to eat meat?

Two BBC presenters put Impossible Foods' meat-free burger to the taste test. How does it shape up?

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The teen designing eSwatini's traditional regalia

Sandizile Malindiza learnt to make the traditional clothing of her country, formerly known as Swaziland, at 11-years-old.

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Pro-China Hong Kong protester calls BBC reporter 'fake news' during broadcast

Stephen McDonell was reporting live from a pro-China rally, ahead of more pro-democracy protests in the city.

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Doctor Breaks Down the Complexities of Human Body That Prove God

Dr. Tommy Mitchell has gone through a spiritual evolution. The medical doctor, who once embraced theistic evolution, is now a young-Earth creationist who speaks and writes for Christian ministry Answers in Genesis.

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British Airways flights to Cairo cancelled

The airline halts all flights to the Egyptian capital for a week as a security "precaution".

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Tanker seizure: Jeremy Hunt urges Iran to release Stena Impero

The UK foreign secretary speaks as new video emerges of the moment the Steno Impero was taken over.

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Moscow protest: Thousands demand fair elections

Demonstrators call for anti-Putin activists to be allowed to run in September's Moscow elections.

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Veteran Indian politician Sheila Dikshit dies at 81

The longest-serving chief minister of Delhi dies in the capital after a long illness.

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Merkel marks Hitler assassination attempt with anti-extremism appeal

The German leader uses the 75th anniversary to call on citizens to counter rising right-wing extremism.

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Accused of widespread abuses, the Rapid Support Forces sprang from "Janjaweed" militias linked to genocide in Darfur.

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Hong Kong protests: Police probe link of huge explosives haul

A man arrested over the find is reportedly a member of a group battling an extradition bill.

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Kyoto Animation fire: Suspect 'spotted in area' days before

The man suspected of a deadly arson attack in Kyoto may have visited the site before, reports say.

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Emanuela Orlandi case: Vatican attempts new search to solve mystery

Two burial chambers will be examined in the search for teenager Emanuela Orlandi, missing since 1983.

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Hong Kong actor Simon Yam stabbed on stage in China

Simon Yam, 64, was attacked while speaking at a promotional event in the city of Zhongshan.

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Torpedoed US warship found, solving 75-year-old cold case

After four years of searching, locating the USS Eagle was "just absolute awe," says diver Ryan King.

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César Pelli: Architect of Malaysia's Petronas Towers dies at 92

César Pelli designed some of the world's most famous buildings including London's Canary Wharf Tower.

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US to send troops to Saudi Arabia as tensions with Iran grow

The deployment of soldiers and fighter jets comes amid heightened tensions with Iran in the Gulf.

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UK 'deeply concerned' over tanker seizure

The foreign secretary says the detention by Iran of the British-flagged ship is "unacceptable".

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Venice fines tourists: Germans punished for making coffee near bridge

The backpackers were fined €950 (£853) and asked to leave the city under a new public order law.

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The final 13 minutes before the Moon landing

The minutes before landing were tense, as fuel ran low and connections were lost between the lunar module and mission control

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Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving leader

Benjamin Netanyahu breaks the record set by Israel's founding father, but he faces an uncertain future.

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Polish abuse scandal: Victims take on the Catholic Church

Allegations of appalling abuse involving priests have shaken the trust of many Poles in the Church.

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Estonia ferry disaster: French court rejects compensation claim

The court cites a lack of intentional fault as it rejects a claim for compensation over the 1994 sinking.

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Dangerous heatwave starts hitting US

About 200m people in the US may be affected, and temperatures could reach 100F (38C) in some areas.

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Chicago officers fired over 2014 deadly shooting

Chicago's Police Board found four officers had exaggerated the threat of the black teen who was killed.

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India 'cow vigilantes' lynch three men

The men were beaten to death in the eastern state of Bihar after being accused of stealing cattle.

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Russia alarmed by large fall in bee populations

Pesticides are blamed for Russia's mass bee deaths, while French honey production is also down.

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Guinea mother: I sat my exams 30 minutes after giving birth

"I decided for myself that I wanted to complete my baccalaureate," Fatoumata Kourouma tells the BBC.

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Powerful earthquake shakes Athens

A strong earthquake shakes Athens, knocking out telecoms and power in parts of the Greek capital.

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Man jailed for killing UK teenager in Goa

Samson D'Souza was found guilty of "culpable homicide not amounting to murder" by an Indian court.

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Eritrea Orthodox Church ex-leader expelled for heresy

In an unprecedented move, six Eritrea Orthodox bishops expel their former leader.

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French sci-fi team called on to predict future threats

The "red team" will be employed to imagine future military threats – and how how to prevent them.

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South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma pulls out of corruption inquiry

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma refuses to give further testimony, citing "relentless cross-examination".

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Trump Says American Warship Destroyed Iranian Drone

A U.S. warship on Thursday destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship, President Donald Trump said. The incident marked a new escalation of tensions between the countries less than one month after Iran downed an American drone and Trump came close to retaliating with a military strike.

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Kyoto Animation fire: Police name suspect after studio blaze

Shinji Aoba is suspected of deliberately starting the fire, and is in police custody at hospital.

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Srebrenica massacre: Dutch troops '10% liable' for Srebrenica massacre

The supreme court says peacekeeping soldiers from the Netherlands are partly to blame for 350 deaths.

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ASAP Rocky: Swedish jail requests more time to investigate assault

The rapper has been detained over alleged assault for the last two weeks.

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India floods force tired tigress to take a nap in bed

The tigress found shelter in a house as floods ravage the Kaziranga National Park in India's Assam state.

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Kulbhushan Jadhav: Pakistan to allow consular access to 'Indian spy'

Islamabad says it will allow Indian officials to meet Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been convicted of spying.

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Yingying Zhang: US man sentenced to life for Chinese student's murder

Brendt Christensen abducted Yingying Zhang on a university campus in 2017 and beat her to death.

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Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite

Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong.

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The African Cup of Nations: 'Fairy-tale' team, cursed jerseys and super fans

As Algeria and Senegal face each other in the final, we look at some of the tournament's high and low points.

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Nicaragua mothers mourn on eve of Sandinista revolution's anniversary

On the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, some Nicaraguans say there is no reason to celebrate.

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Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?

The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways.

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Puerto Rico: Protests over homophobic text messages

Protesters are calling for the resignation of the governor following a leak of homophobic messages.

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Israel mosque find: Archaeologists unearth 1,200-year-old ruins in desert

Researchers say the mosque, dating from the 7th or 8th century, would be a rare find anywhere.

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Twelve Israeli teens in court over Briton's 'rape'

The group of Israeli teenagers, aged from 15 to 18, have been remanded in custody.

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Morocco hikers: Three get death penalty for Scandinavian tourist murders

They killed two women from Denmark and Norway, found beheaded in the Atlas mountains in December.

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Mauna Kea: Hawaii protesters delay giant telescope construction

Officials vow to proceed with the Thirty Meter Telescope despite protests by native Hawaiian elders.

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Polish newspaper to issue 'LGBT-free zone' stickers

The US ambassador to Poland said the stickers would promote hatred and intolerance.

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Message-in-a-bottle author found after 50 years

Briton Paul Gilmore says he always hoped to receive a reply to the note he dropped from an ocean liner.

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Myths and Risks with FaceApp that Gives You Peek into Older Self

People raised fears on Twitter and other social media sites that on iPhones, FaceApp would be able to see and upload all your photos, including screenshots with sensitive financial or health information or photos of kids with the names of their schools in the background.

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Trump sparks condemnation after supporters chant 'send her back'

The chants, directed at non-white Democratic congresswomen, have been rebuked by some Republicans.

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Russia's Sirius Moon project leaves crew hungry for steak

Four Russians and two Nasa engineers emerge from four months in a Moscow "spacecraft".

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Circle K stores' ditches 'Secretary Day' condom offer

The ad urged shoppers to surprise female secretaries with a gift of a wine, chocolate and condoms.

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Russia's #metoo: Women say they 'need public attention'

Thousands of Russian women evoke #metoo to tell social media why they 'need public attention'.

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Donald Trump supporters chant 'send her back' at a rally

Following heated exchanges of words in tweets and press conferences between President Donald Trump and congresswoman Ilhan Omar, crowds at a rally call for her to be "sent back."

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Iran seizes 'fuel-smuggling' tanker in Gulf

The vessel and its 12 crew were smuggling one million litres of fuel, Iran says.

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Man finds own amputated leg on cigarette packets without consent

The image was used next to the message "smoking clogs your arteries", but the leg was lost after an assault.

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'Dosa king' dies after losing fight to avoid jail

P Rajagopal's death comes nine days after the Supreme Court rejected a plea for bail on medical grounds.

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Donald Trump impeachment bid fails in the House

The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly against the measure.

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Chandrayaan-2: India announces new date for Moon mission

The launch will take place on 22 July - a week after it was called off due to a technical snag.

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Kyoto Animation fire: One dead after suspected arson attack

Police believe a man broke into the Kyoto studio and sprayed an unidentified liquid before the fire.

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Christian family fined after arguing taxes 'against God's will'

The Beerepoot siblings in Tasmania are ordered to pay more than A$2m for failing to pay income tax.

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Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform.

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Rare New Zealand parakeet has best breeding season in decades

There are at most only 300 kakariki karaka parakeets in the world, but this year they had 150 chicks.

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FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation

Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling".

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Nato chief calls on Russia to save INF missile treaty

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg calls on Russia to comply with the INF treaty before an August deadline.

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Turkish diplomats 'shot dead' in Iraqi Kurdistan

Three Turkish diplomats shot dead at restaurant in Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil, security sources tell the BBC

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Italy hunts bear after ‘genius’ escape over electric fences

Wildlife activists have likened the bear to a superhero after it scaled electric fences to get away.

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Google's Project Dragonfly 'terminated' in China

The firm's plan to launch a censored search engine in China had faced much criticism.

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Turkey journalists and activist acquitted of terrorism charges

The defendants, who worked for a Kurdish paper, had been charged with making terrorist propaganda.

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Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans

Start-up NeuraLink wants to start testing its human computer interface on humans.

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Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen

A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data.

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India building collapse: Rescuers search for survivors in Mumbai

The disaster killed at least 12 people, but many more remain trapped by debris.

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SeaWorld hits back in Virgin Holidays whale tourism row

The US theme park defends its record after Virgin Holidays stops selling tickets to its attractions.

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Australia calls on China to allow Uighur mother and son's travel

The request follows pleas by an ethnically Uighur Australian to be reunited with his wife and son.

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Rohingya crisis: US imposes sanctions on top Myanmar generals

Rohingya Muslims are still being targeted by the military, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says.

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Former US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies

He led the court's liberal wing and wrote more dissenting opinions than any justice in US history.

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Andrea Camilleri: Inspector Montalbano author dies aged 93

Andrea Camilleri's books won international acclaim and changed perceptions of Sicily.

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Bad Bunny stops tour to protest in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican megastar has praised the "bravery" of protesters in the country.

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Sudan junta and civilians sign power-sharing deal

Sudan's ruling military council and opposition leaders sign power-sharing accord after all-night talks to end crisis

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Talking about sex no longer so taboo in the Arab world

Discussing sex has long been socially awkward in the Arab world, but there are signs that attitudes are changing.

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'The Squad' condemn Trump's 'racist' tweets in CBS interview

A group of four Democratic congresswomen targeted by President Trump's tweets have condemned them in an interview with CBS.

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Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom Hears Tearful Testimonies

Day one of the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom conference saw many emotional moments as victims of religious persecution shared their testimonies.  

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Chimps bond after watching movies together

Feeling closer after watching a video together can be experienced by chimps as well as humans, say scientists.

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Menstrual cups 'as reliable as tampons'

Scientific review shows they are as leakproof as other sanitary products, say researchers.

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The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before.

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Syrian conflict: Helping children through the horror of bomb blasts

A new medical guide aims to improve the chances of saving children's lives, and limbs, in war zones.

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El Chapo: How Mexico's drug kingpin fell victim to his own legend

The world’s most powerful drug kingpin was enamoured by his own legend and it cost him his freedom.

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Merkel: The steady woman whose shaking has touched a nation

After three bouts of trembling in public, Germany's Angela Merkel health has come under scrutiny.

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Christine Lagarde resigns as head of IMF

The news comes hours before a vote on Ms Lagarde's nomination to become head of the European Central Bank.

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Trump: I don't have a racist bone in my body

The US president hits back after his controversial attack on four minority Democratic congresswomen.

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François de Rugy, French environment minister, quits over spending allegations

The environment minister is accused of spending public money on luxury dinners, but denies any wrongdoing.

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Mona Lisa is moving - what does it take to keep her safe?

Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece - believed by many to be the world's most iconic painting - is being moved.

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Trump's asylum crackdown: Will the 'safe third country' plan work?

The US president is bringing in new rules for asylum seekers but critics deem it illegal and dangerous.

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Zuma inquiry: South Africa's ex-leader claims he received death threats

Jacob Zuma says threats were also made against his children and lawyer.

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Netanyahu: 'Europe might ignore Iran threat until nuclear missiles hit'

Israel's PM likens the EU's approach to breaches of the nuclear deal to the appeasement of the Nazis.

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Brazil cocaine haul: Shoppers find drug stash in their soap powder box

Brazilian police suspect 80kg of the drug had been placed on a supermarket's shelves by mistake.

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Jewels and tools among Neolithic find in Israel

Thousands of items are discovered at the site of a 9,000-year-old settlement near Jerusalem.

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Hodan Nalayeh prize: Somalia to honour journalist murdered by al-Shabab

Hodan Nalayeh relocated to Somalia last year to help rebuild the country of her birth.

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Fresh Island festival: Croatia music event evacuated as fire breaks out

Tyga, Stefflon Don and Yxng Bane were among the acts due to perform.

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S Korea employers could face jail under harassment law

It is the first time employers must act on harassment in South Korea where bullying is widespread.

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New Zealand's Dunedin jokes about losing 'steepest street' title

First New Zealand lost the Cricket World Cup, now it no longer has the world's steepest street.

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EU Commission head nominee von der Leyen urges 'green deal'

German minister Ursula von der Leyen promises MEPs ambitious measures against climate change.

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India building collapse: Forty trapped in south Mumbai

Rescuers are searching for people trapped in the four-storey building in India's financial capital.

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Former football star shot dead in South Africa

Former South Africa footballer Marc Batchelor is shot dead near his home in Johannesburg.

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Airspace over Pakistan reopens

Pakistan shut its airspace in February following tensions with India.

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The Harlech street that has proved the world's steepest

Ffordd Pen Llech has taken the record from a street in New Zealand with a gradient of more than 37%.

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Uber ties some executive pay to diversity goals

Uber wants to boost the number of female managers by tying some executive pay to diversity goals.

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Harlech street takes record as steepest in the world

Guinness World Records says the Harlech street has beaten the previous record holder in New Zealand.

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Chris Gayle: Australian newspapers lose appeal in defamation case

Three Australian newspapers wrongly accused the cricketer of lewd behaviour, a jury found in 2017.

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Congresswomen hit back in Trump race row

Four congresswomen dismiss the US president's defence of his controversial tweets.

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Government Restrictions on Religion Increasing Worldwide

Government restrictions on religion have increased markedly in many places around the world, not only in authoritarian countries, but also in many of Europe’s democracies, according to a report surveying 198 countries that was released Monday.

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Suzanne Eaton murder: Man arrested for murder of US scientist

The man who allegedly killed Suzanne Eaton was reported to be a father of two from the Greek island.

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Boeing ditches 737 Max name on new Ryanair plane

Photos show "737 Max" has been replaced with "737-8200" on plane, fuelling speculation about a rebrand.

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Trump steps up attack on 'US-hating' congresswomen

The US president has been accused of racism over his attack on a group of Democratic lawmakers.

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Rafters accidentally plunge over waterfall in Pennsylvania

The six people had missed warning signs posted before their plunge at a state park in Pennsylvania.

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Hong Kong protests: Clashes in shopping mall

Riot police chased protesters into a shopping mall.

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Fariba Adelkhah: French-Iranian academic 'arrested in Iran'

France calls on the Iranian authorities to "shed full light" on Fariba Adelkhah's situation.

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Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day

Thousands of workers are calling for better conditions as the retail giant's annual sale starts.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the star guests at the Lion King premiere

The pack behind the new 'live action' version of The Lion King have met the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the films European premiere.

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Guatemala court blocks migration deal with US

The deal would have required migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US.

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Italy seizes 'combat-ready' missile in raids on far right

Some of the groups investigated in Italy are said to be linked to pro-Russian militants in Ukraine.

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Computer password inventor dies aged 93

Fernando Corbato also pioneered work on ways for lots of people to use the same computer simultaneously.

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Theresa May: Trump's 'go home' remark to congresswomen 'completely unacceptable'

The UK PM calls attack directed towards Democratic congresswomen of colour "completely unacceptable".

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Neil Armstrong's son talks about the Moon landing

Mark Armstrong talks about his father, and the first ever Moon landing 50 years ago.

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New Zealand penguins drop in for sushi

Blue penguins keep visiting a Wellington sushi bar.

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South Africa's Jacob Zuma says corruption allegations are 'a conspiracy'

South Africa's ex-president denies he oversaw a web of corruption during his term in office.

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Australian children take 900km drive in stolen car

They packed fishing rods into a 4x4 and drove alone through two states, but now face police charges.

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The Gambia's revolution: What has changed?

There are concerns The Gambia's new President, Adama Barrow, may try and cling to power.

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Waterloo battlefield therapy for British war veterans

Servicemen and women trying to overcome the effects of war are digging at the Battle of Waterloo site.

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Skydiving plane crash kills nine in Sweden

Nine people die when a plane carrying them for a parachute jump crashes in northern Sweden.

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Erwan Ferrieux: Australian police identify backpacker's remains

Frenchman Erwan Ferrieux had been travelling with a UK man who also disappeared and remains missing.

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Cricket World Cup: NZ PM Ardern jokes about cricket defeat 'trauma'

Fans worldwide said New Zealand's Black Caps had lost the Cricket World Cup, but "won our hearts".

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China's economy grows at slowest pace since 1990s

China's economy has been slowing despite Beijing's efforts to boost spending and cut taxes.

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Ebola in DR Congo: Case confirmed in Goma

It is the first time Ebola has been diagnosed in Goma, a city of more than a million people.

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Inside Iran: What Iranians thinks of stand-off with US?

The BBC has been given rare access to Iran to gauge the public mood as tensions with the US deepen.

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Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Wimbledon final-set tie-break thriller

Novak Djokovic saves two championship points to retain his Wimbledon title with a thrilling final-set tie-break win over Roger Federer.

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Lifestyle changes could lower your dementia risk

Research suggests up to a third of cases may be preventable with lifestyle changes.

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Chandrayaan-2: India set to launch second Moon mission

India's most complex space mission aims to land a craft for the first time on the Moon's south pole.

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Trump under fire for racially-charged tweets against congresswomen

The US president tells unnamed Democratic congresswomen to "go back" where they came from.

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Bastille Day: Police clash with yellow vests after parade

Yellow-vest protesters formed barricades and lit fires after the annual military event in Paris.

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Inside Iran: Iranians on Trump and the nuclear deal

As tensions rise between Iran, the United States and its allies, the BBC is given rare access to Iran.

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German police remove far-right black crosses

Officials say there is no evidence for far-right claims foreigners have killed thousands of Germans.

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Freckles the manta ray 'doing well' after being freed from hooks

Freckles approached a team of divers for help after getting hooks embedded under her eye.

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UN calls for Libyan migrant detention centres to be shut

The call comes after more than 50 people were killed in an attack at a migrant detention centre.

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Bastille Day: Flyboard takes part in military display

France's annual military parade, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison, takes place in Paris.

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Burundi's Imbonerakure leader named head of RTNB

Burundi's pro-government Imbonerakure has been accused of killings, rapes, arrests, and extortion.

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Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer must 'take it up a level' against Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer must "take it up a level" to beat Novak Djokovic and claim a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title, says three-time champion John McEnroe.

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The South African Uber driving singing his way to opera fame

A passenger in Durban filmed him in his cab and he has since become a viral hit.

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Buteyko: Why Indonesia singer Andien sleeps with tape on her mouth

Indonesian singer Andien says she tapes her mouth, her husband's, and her toddler's every night.

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Hong Kong protests: Fresh rallies after violence at border

Fresh demonstrations taking place after rallies in an area close to the Chinese border turned violent.

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Monsoon floods kill dozens in Nepal and India

Reports say at least 43 people have been killed in Nepal, with heavy rain expected to continue.

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Parts of New York City go dark after power cut

A major power outage plunges large parts of Manhattan, including its subway stations, into darkness.

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Power failure halts New York subway trains

About 40,000 people are without power in the borough of Manhattan, the local power company says.

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Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate.

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Man dies after attacking Tacoma immigration jail, police say

Police say four officers opened fire on the man, who was throwing incendiary devices at the centre.

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New leak claims Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal 'to spite Obama'

The latest disclosure comes despite a police warning to media about publishing leaked diplomatic memos.

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Apollo Moon landing: 'My dad literally loved us to the Moon and back'

All the focus was on the Moon, the mission and the men – but what about the families back on Earth?

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The forgotten Indian inventor who dazzled London

Shankar Abaji Bhisey invented a machine which could have revolutionised printing.

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Israel education minister defends 'gay conversion therapy'

Rafi Peretz says he believes the controversial practice can work, triggering widespread condemnation.

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Hodan Nalayeh: Somalia's 'inspirational' journalist, killed in Kismayo

Hodan Nalayeh launched a TV station in Canada and had recently moved to live and work in Somalia.

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France to create new space defence command in September

This will help "to better protect our satellites, including in an active way," President Macron says.

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Egypt's Bent Pyramid opens to visitors

The angular shape of the construction contrasts with the straight sides of Egypt's "true" pyramids.

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Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria, says Hunt

The foreign secretary says the seized tanker will be released if its oil isn't headed to Syria.

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Week in pictures: 6-12 July 2019

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

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Army Vet Tried to Take His Own Life — but God Stepped In

Bryan Flanery knows what it’s like to be in despair. Flanery, who before his retirement served in the U.S. Army and deployed to Afghanistan, experienced the physical and emotional scars that often come with war — and those internal and external pains brought him to the brink of suicide.

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Lorenzo Gobbo: Italian cyclist in intensive care after he is punctured by a piece of track

Italian cyclist Lorenzo Gobbo is intensive care after he is punctured by a piece of wooden track at the European Under-23 and Junior track Championships in Ghent, Belgium.

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Suspected carjacker dies after 'mob justice' in Philadelphia

A man who tried to steal a car with children inside was chased and beaten by a mob in Philadelphia.

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Storm Barry closes in on Louisiana as residents lock down

Flights in and out of New Orleans have been cancelled, with tens of thousands already without power.

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Simona Halep beats Serena Williams to win Wimbledon title

Simona Halep wins her first Wimbledon title and crushes Serena Williams' latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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Spektrum-SG: Powerful X-ray telescope launches to map cosmos

One of the most important Russian space missions in the post-Soviet era lifts off from Kazakhstan.

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Serena Williams faces Simona Halep in Wimbledon final chasing 24th Grand Slam

Serena Williams faces "pressure times 100" when she plays Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final seeking a 24th Grand Slam singles title, her coach says.

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'Why I'm glad I have alopecia'

Young Reporter Kacey shares her journey of living with alopecia since the age of six.

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Indonesia: Widodo and Prabowo set differences aside on train ride

The president and opposition leader meet for the first time since a divisive poll that led to riots.

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ICYMI: Uber helicopter rides and doorless ladies' loos

Uber helicopter rides and doorless ladies' loos, among other stories you might have missed this week.

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Christchurch shootings: New Zealanders hand over guns

Gun owners have started handing over semi-automatic weapons following the Christchurch attacks.

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Epstein accused of witness tampering in sex trafficking case

Prosecutors claim Jeffrey Epstein sent $350,000 to two suspected co-conspirators late last year.

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Obituary: Andrew Graham-Yooll, the man who dared to report on Argentina's missing

Andrew Graham-Yooll, who has died aged 75, risked his life reporting on Argentina's dictatorship.

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Kursk WW2: Why Russia is still fighting world's biggest tank battle

Russians hit back at Western historians over huge Soviet tank losses in the Battle of Kursk in WW2.

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India Jains: Why are these youngsters renouncing the world?

Hundreds of young people from India's Jain faith are choosing renunciation and their numbers are rising.

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YouTube star Etika's fans tattooed in his memory

Fans of the late YouTuber Etika explain why they want to keep his memory alive.

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Italy frees man wrongly extradited for people smuggling

Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre has spent three years in jail in a case of mistaken identity in Italy.

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US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns over Epstein case

US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid pressure over his brokering of 2008 plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein.

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Despite US Warnings, Russian S-400 Systems Land in Turkey

The first shipment of a Russian missile defense system has arrived in Turkey, the Turkish Defense Ministry said Friday, moving the country closer to possible U.S. sanctions and a new standoff with Washington.

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Spain's 'stolen baby' finds out she was adopted

Inés Madrigal was recognised by a court as one of many Spanish babies snatched from their mothers.

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Google probes leak of smart speaker recordings

A Belgian broadcaster listened to 1,000 conversations logged by Google's smart speakers.

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The moment a US Coast Guard raided a submarine

A submarine suspected to be carrying drugs is seized by US Coast Guards in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Egypt's women footballers dream of reuniting national team

These footballers are fighting for the women's game to be given proper recognition in Egypt.

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South Africa deploys army to gang-hit Cape Town

The operation is meant to recover illegal firearms and confiscate drugs, authorities say.

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Turkey defies US as Russian S-400 missile defence arrives

The move could prompt a major rift between Turkey and its Nato ally, the US.

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Afghanistan war: 'Child used' in Afghan suicide attack

Officials say the target of the bombing in eastern Afghanistan was a local militia commander.

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R. Kelly 'arrested on federal sex trafficking charges'

The singer is reportedly facing several new charges including child abuse images.

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Australia corella deaths: Dozens of birds found in suspected poisoning

Dozens of corellas were unable to be saved after "falling from the sky" in Adelaide, rescuers say.

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US census 2020: Will Trump's citizenship data order work?

The US president retreats on adding a citizenship question to 2020 census, but unveils a new plan.

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Brit Activist Tommy Robinson Sentenced to Jail, Seeks US Asylum over 'Death Sentence'

British anti-Islamization activist Tommy Robinson has publicly asked President Donald Trump for political asylum in the US.

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Jeremy Hunt pledges to reverse cuts to Navy amid Iran row

The Tory leadership candidate says tensions in the Gulf show the navy needs more warships.

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Brazil's President Bolsonaro offers US ambassador job to son

Eduardo Bolsonaro said he would accept the role if it were offered to him.

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Sutopo: Indonesia mourns disaster spokesman and fake news warrior

Sutopo Nugroho was a trusted voice during natural disasters and a dedicated quasher of hoaxes.

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The coal mine that ate Hambacher forest

Much of Germany's power is still made by burning coal. Activists have occupied a forest in protest.

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France Télécom bullying trial sheds light on spate of suicides

Prosecutors want three executives to go to jail over the suicide of 19 France Télécom workers, in a test case.

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Africa's top shots: 5-11 July 2019

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

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Sudan’s livestream massacre

The story of the deadly violence in Khartoum on 3 June, told through those who filmed through it.

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Texas woman shares home with mother's corpse for three years

US police believe the mother suffered a fall in 2016 and her daughter did not provide adequate care.

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How the 2019 coffee crisis might affect you

Farmers are struggling as coffee prices drop to historic lows, so why is the cost of a latte rising?

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Islamic headscarf: Iran's promotional video divides opinion

In the clip, an "inappropriately dressed" woman has an encounter with a shopkeeper and changes her ways.

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Myanmar: No homecoming for Rohingyas

Almost two years since 700,000 Rohingyas fled violence in Myanmar, there's no sign of them returning.

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Twice: K-Pop star Mina pulls out of tour due to 'extreme anxiety'

Singer Mina from Korean group Twice will get treatment and rest instead of going on a world tour.

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Hayabusa-2: Japanese spacecraft makes final touchdown on asteroid

The Hayabusa-2 craft will pick up fresh space rock that could help explain how the Solar System evolved.

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Russian nuclear submarine: Norway finds big radiation leak

Experts say there is no alarm, despite a high level of caesium at a Soviet-era submarine wreck.

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A68: World's biggest iceberg is on the move

The giant block of ice has spun around and is now moving north along the Antarctic Peninsula.

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France passes tax on tech giants despite US threats

The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants.

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IVF: Second couple sue after clinic 'uses wrong embryos'

CHA Fertility Center allegedly implanted their embryo into a different woman, who gave up the child.

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Yokohama FC sign Shunsuke Nakamura, 41, to join Kazuyoshi Miura, 52

Yokohama FC sign 41-year-old former Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura... but he is not the oldest player at the Japanese club.

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Vincent Lambert: Frenchman at centre of end-of-life debate dies

The case of Vincent Lambert, in a vegetative state since 2008, divided France - and his own family.

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Scuffles at Hong Kong's sticky note 'Lennon wall'

The walls are covered with colourful notes supporting the protests, but others want them taken down.

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Earliest modern human found outside Africa

Researchers have found the earliest example of our species outside Africa.

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Wang Zhenhua: China arrests tycoon linked to child sex allegations

Billionaire Wang Zhenhua's former company confirmed he had been formally detained in Shanghai.

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Artificial lionfish powered by ‘robotic blood’

The circulatory system fitted to the synthetic fish allows it to be powered for about 40 hours.

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'Am I too gay for God?'

Reverend Jide Macaulay wants to marry his boyfriend, but also be able to keep his job as a Church of England minister. Can he be both - or is he too gay for God?

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European Vega rocket lost minutes after liftoff

The rocket carrying a satellite is believed to have landed in the sea, the first failure in 15 launches.

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Iranian boats 'tried to intercept British tanker'

The armed boats are reported to have withdrawn after receiving a warning from a Royal Navy ship.

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Australia catamaran accident leaves three people dead

Emergency crews retrieve the bodies and rescue two survivors in rough seas off New South Wales.

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Greece storm: Six tourists killed as wind and hail batter Halkidiki

Hailstorms and gale-force winds leave six dead and at least 30 injured in the region of Halkidiki.

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Brazil pension reform passes first hurdle in Congress

Lawmakers back President Bolsonaro's controversial bill but further challenges lie ahead.

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Putin: Is he right about wind turbines and bird deaths?

The Russian president has warned against too much reliance on wind power.

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Mumbai rains: Is India's weather becoming more extreme?

With Mumbai seeing its heaviest rain in a decade, Reality Check looks at India's extreme weather patterns.

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Would you drink camel milk?

Australia's growing number of camel farmers say that global demand for camel milk is rising fast.

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Noisy Dutch children banned from playground

Local residents complained that the children were exceeding a 70-decibel limit on residential areas.

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Libya conflict: French missiles found on pro-Haftar base

France says the missiles, found in Libya, were due to be destroyed and were not sold to any group.

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American Airlines sorry after 'telling woman to cover up'

Tisha Rowe, who is a doctor, says she was told to wrap herself with a blanket by an attendant.

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Rip Torn, Men in Black and Larry Sanders star, dies at 88

Will Smith and Alec Baldwin lead tributes to the Oscar-nominated star of The Larry Sanders Show.

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Germany murder: Iraqi jailed for life for Susanna Feldman killing

A failed asylum seeker is found guilty of raping and strangling 14-year-old Susanna Feldman.

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Iran nuclear deal: UN ambassador says Europe 'must compensate' Iran

Iran's UN representative says Europeans "must compensate" Iran for US sanctions losses in order to save the nuclear deal.

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Tabisha Esperance is the self-proclaimed "best fashion designer" in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp.

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'The kids emptied our bank account playing Fifa'

Fifa players are purchased in packs but it's impossible to see who is in the pack before payment is made.

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US silence on Khashoggi 'not an option', says UN rapporteur

UN expert Agnes Callamard urges the US to act on an investigation into the Saudi journalist's death.

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Australia indigenous recognition: Landmark vote 'within three years'

The landmark referendum will address a major national debate about constitutional recognition.

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Mexican finance minister quits with critical letter

Mexico's Carlos Urzúa said there were discrepancies in economic matters in letter made public on Twitter.

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Papua New Guinea: Women and children killed in tribal massacre

At least 15 people are dead after one of the worst outbreaks of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea in years.

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Arrest warrant issued for Farc ex-rebel Jesús Santrich

The former Farc rebel turned lawmaker failed to show up to court on drug smuggling charges.

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