Help pours in for Chinese student on 30 cents a day

The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies in order to save money to help her ill brother.

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Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date

Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say.

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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.

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All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby

If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise.

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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition

The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.

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Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East

When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity.

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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers

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

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Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida

He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance".

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The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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POWERFUL: Hungary's President Posts Photo to Social Media of Nick Vujicic and Himself Praying

The president of Hungary posted a powerful image of himself kneeling to pray with evangelist Nick Vujicic.

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Saudi Arabia set for first WWE women's wrestling match

It is trying to shake off its image as one of the world's most repressive countries for women.

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Trump impeachment: House to vote on how inquiry should proceed

The resolution in the Democratic-controlled House sets out a more public phase of the inquiry.

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Cat attack: Moscow man faces five years in jail

An officer in Moscow suffered a badly scratched face when the animal was allegedly thrown at him.

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Brexit: All the times Britain had a deadline for leaving the EU but didn't

The UK has failed to leave the EU on 31 October - and haven't we been here before?

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North Korea fires unidentified projectiles into Sea of Japan

If confirmed as a missile test, it would be North Korea's 12th this year.

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Australia police find 400kg drugs in hot sauce bottles

Australian authorities arrest four after finding drugs hidden in imported chilli sauce bottles.

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Qantas grounds Boeing 737 plane due to 'cracking'

The airline is inspecting its 737 NG fleet after similar discoveries by regulators in the US.

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At least 46 dead in Pakistan train fire, police say

Many of the victims are thought to have died as they tried to jump off the burning train.

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California wildfires: Strong winds fan flames around Los Angeles

New fires have sprung up around Los Angeles as high winds sweep across Southern California.

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Karachi Biennale: Price of speaking out against police killings

Artist Adeela Suleman was inspired by the death of one young man. The authorities felt differently.

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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France

France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London.

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Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide

Demands for better pay and smaller class sizes have caused the biggest US strike wave in decades.

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Brazil oil spill: Where has it come from?

Oil has washed up on 200 beaches but the cause of the spill is still unknown.

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Nigeria's border crisis fuelled by rice

Nigeria has closed its borders bringing checkpoints to a standstill and affecting West African trade.

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Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier

High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low.

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CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report

Human Rights Watch reports that Afghan forces committed "extrajudicial killings" and other abuses.

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India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state

It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region.

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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.

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Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'

Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed.

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Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing

Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people.

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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash

The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September.

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Peacock Generation: Satirical poets jailed in Myanmar

Peacock Generation members were arrested after a performance making fun of the country's military.

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Chile cancels climate and Apec summits amid unrest

President Piñera said he had to prioritise re-establishing public order as mass protests continued.

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#TeamTrees: YouTube stars boost tree planting campaign to over $8m

The campaign, supported by YouTubers such as Jeffree Star, has raised more than $8m in five days.

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Climate change: Sea level rise to affect 'three times more people'

A new analysis of land heights suggests coastal regions are at greater risk of flooding.

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Russia test-fires missile from new nuclear-powered submarine

Footage shows a launch from an underwater position in the White Sea, Russia's defence ministry says.

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Paris metro: Man flees ticket inspectors on track

People waiting on the platform were shocked to see a man running down the line.

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Syria war: UN-backed talks on new constitution begin in Geneva

The UN says the talks will be "Syrian-owned and Syrian-led", and could pave the way for elections.

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Greta Thunberg rejects Nordic Council environmental award

She turned down the prize money and said "the climate movement does not need any more awards".

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'Scary' glass bridges shut in Chinese province

The glass attractions were built to attract tourists - but extra checks are now being carried out.

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Australian wildfire: Hundreds of koalas feared dead

"It's a national tragedy," says one worker from a koala hospital in New South Wales, Australia.

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Australia's 'backpacker tax' ruled invalid by court

Working holiday-makers from eight nations, including the UK, may be owed compensation.

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Turkey-Syria: 'The heart of my family has died'

Some refugees say they are being deported from Turkey back to Syria, which Ankara denies.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps

A resolution lays out how the House will take the inquiry against the president into a public phase.

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The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties

A woman's death at a gender reveal party has prompted wider questions about the trend.

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Why India wants to track WhatsApp messages

The government is trying to monitor and intercept social media messages to combat fake news.

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Why motorbike apps are scrambling for Africa

Venture capitalists are getting excited by the opportunities that new transport apps are providing.

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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages.

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Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar

Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto.

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US women upset by random baby congratulation cards

Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements

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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.

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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.

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Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit

Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign.

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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'

The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world.

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US policeman told to 'tone down gayness' wins $19m

Keith Wildhaber says he was passed over for promotion 23 times despite strong performance reviews.

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Royal Caribbean toddler death: Grandfather charged over cruise ship fall

The family blamed the cruise ship but Puerto Rican authorities say it was 'negligent homicide'.

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Ukraine conflict: Front-line troops begin pullout

Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed rebels are withdrawing from a key battleground in the east.

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Masked Men Attack Protesters in Iraq's Karbala, Killing 18

Masked gunmen opened fire at Iraqi protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds, security officials said, in one of the deadliest single attacks on protesters since anti-government demonstrations erupted earlier this month.

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US extends deadline for Salvadoreans to leave

The extension will give an estimated 200,000 people with protected status more time to stay in the US.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: IS leader's underwear 'stolen' for DNA test

The Syrian Democratic Forces say they stole the clothing which was used to prove Baghdadi's identity.

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Saudi woos back heavyweights despite Khashoggi murder

The Saudi event includes some figures who stayed away in 2018 over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Former Dulwich College Shanghai head given drugs sentence

Damien Charnock was ordained as a priest before a successful career in UK and overseas schools.

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Game of Thrones writers Benioff and Weiss leave Star Wars trilogy

David Benioff and DB Weiss were supposed to be writing the post-Skywalker era films.

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Aya Maasarwe: Australian jailed for student's high-profile murder

Aya Maasarwe's killing sparked a wave of anger about violence against women in Australia.

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Sadako Ogata: First female UN refugee chief dies at 92

Sadako Ogata had to deal with "constant humanitarian crises" during her time in charge of UNHCR.

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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong calls his election ban 'politically driven'

The high-profile Hong Kong activist has been barred from running in district council elections.

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Nirmal Purja: Ex-soldier climbs 14 highest mountains in seven months

Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who served in the British Army, breaks a climbing world record by seven years.

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California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage

A further 1.5 million people are set to lose power as high winds fan flames across the state.

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'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.

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Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning

Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue.

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Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot

The men suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland.

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Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts

Two-year old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort.

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REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'

REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25.

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Baghdadi death: What now for IS?

Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.

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Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain

Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities".

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Texas party shooting: Gunfire erupts at vigil for victim

The vigil was held a day after the shooting near a US college campus left two dead and 12 injured.

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Washington Post criticised, and lampooned, over Baghdadi headline

The Washington Post referred to the infamous leader of Islamic State as an "austere religious scholar".

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Soviet-era dissident Vladimir Bukovsky dies in UK

Dissident and human rights activist Vladimir Bukovsky was jailed for 12 years by Soviet authorities.

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Trump booed at Washington DC baseball match

Some people in the crowd chanted "lock him up" as the president appeared on video screens in the stadium.

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EU agrees Brexit extension to 31 January

Donald Tusk says the EU has agreed to a "flextension", meaning the UK can leave early if it agrees a deal.

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Luxury goods firm LVMH eyes Tiffany takeover

Bernard Arnault's LVMH confirms it has held "preliminary discussions" about buying the US jeweller.

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Claudia Lopez: Colombia elects gay woman as mayor of Bogota

Claudia Lopez hailed the "day of the woman" to supporters as she won the key political posting.

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HSBC warns of 'challenging' outlook as profit falls

Europe's largest bank said the performance in some parts of its business was "not acceptable".

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Streetwise: Capturing iconic moments of daily life

A selection of images from the Magnum Photos on street life throughout the world.

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A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt

Craft enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada work on a deceased woman's quilting project.

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What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis

Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world.

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The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities.

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Essex lorry deaths: Man due in court over 39 deaths

Maurice Robinson to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with 39 counts of manslaughter.

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Rescuers fight to save toddler stuck in well

Two-year old Sujith fell into the abandoned well on Friday and rescuers are racing against time.

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Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations

Congresswoman Katie Hill denies allegations she had an affair with a Capitol Hill aide.

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Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools

Parents find their children maltreated in what they thought were Islamic rehabilitation centres.

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My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong

Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds.

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Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets

The identity of a 10th-Century skeleton fascinates experts - but was exploited by invaders.

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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

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Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist

One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles.

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John Conyers: Longest-serving black congressman dies aged 90

John Conyers is remembered for his civil rights work, but his career ended under a cloud.

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Argentina election: Voters await results of presidential race

Centre-left candidate Alberto Fernández is tipped for victory after a vote dominated by the economy.

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Essex lorry deaths: Agony builds for Vietnamese families

In rural Vietnam, families of those feared dead in Essex reflect on the cost of the tragedy.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead - mission accomplished?

The Islamic State group leader killed himself during a raid by US commandos in Syria, the US says.

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Germany AfD: Far right 'overtake Merkel's party' in Thuringia

Germany's AfD beat the centre-right into third place in a regional election in Thuringia.

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Who was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State (IS) was arguably the world's most wanted man.

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Cimabue painting found in French kitchen sets auction record

The painting was found hanging above a hotplate in an elderly woman's home in northern France.

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Lebanon protests: People form a human chain

The eleventh day of protests in Lebanon saw an attempt to create a human chain over 105 miles long.

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Southwest Airlines pilots ‘livestreamed plane toilet on hidden camera’

The US airline denies the allegations, saying the incident was "an inappropriate attempt at humour".

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Catalonia crisis: Thousands rally in Barcelona for Spanish unity

Some 80,000 people turn out in a show of support for Spain after the recent separatist unrest.

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John Steenhuisen to head South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance

John Steenhuisen is chosen to head the Democratic Alliance as it struggles with a race row.

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President Trump: 'Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead'

President Trump says the leader of the Islamic State Group has been killed during an operation by US special forces.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: IS leader killed in US operation in Syria

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was targeted by special forces in Idlib province, President Trump says.

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US Official: IS Leader Believed Dead in US Military Assault

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world’s most wanted man, is believed dead after being targeted by a U.S. military raid in Syria.

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Kurt Cobain cardigan sells at auction for $334,000

The olive-green button-up - complete with cigarette burn - has not been washed since Cobain wore it.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US 'conducts operation against IS chief' - US media

Reports come as the White House says President Donald Trump will make a "major statement" on Sunday.

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Essex lorry deaths: Anguish in Vietnam for families of missing

Services for missing relatives, including a 19-year-old woman, are held after 39 bodies were found.

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Jokowi and Subianto: Why Indonesia's leader went from scorn to selfies

When Indonesia's president put his former rival in government many were left confused and concerned.

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Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests

President Piñera lifts overnight curfews after praising a huge peaceful demonstration in Santiago.

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Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'

The people who spend time writing words of comfort and advice to love-struck people.

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Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'

Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest.

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Argentina election: Economy main issue for voters

With Argentina deep in recession, voters are desperate for a president who can fix the economy.

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Libya in chaos as endless war rumbles on

For years competing militias, rival governments and foreign players have been battling for control.

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Syrian Kurds: 'The world has closed its eyes on us'

Syrian Kurds lament what they view as a betrayal over their US ally pulling out from the north.

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'The selfie that revealed I was a stolen baby'

Aged 17, Miché Solomon discovered she had two mothers - one real, one false.

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Ivan Milat: Australia's 'backpacker killer' and unanswered questions

Ivan Milat was convicted of murdering seven people, but some suspect he committed other crimes.

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Ivan Milat: Australia's 'backpacker killer' dies aged 74

Milat murdered seven hitchhikers between 1989 and 1992 and dumped their bodies in a state forest.

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'There's No Ceasefire and I Wish the World Would Finally Admit It!': Medical Mission Team Comes Under Fire

Dave Eubank of the Free Burma Rangers along with his medical mission of mercy has been treating the wounded and suffering for days on the frontlines during Turkey's invasion into Northeast Syria. Eubank sent an urgent audio message on Saturday to the CBN News Jerusalem Burea.  He says while helping the wounded they came under attack by the Turkish army along with their jihadist allies known as the "Free Syrian Army."  

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California wildfires: New evacuations amid warning over strong winds

Thousands of residents are ordered to leave as extremely strong winds could spread the fires.

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Iraq protests: Fresh clashes leave five people dead

Protests sweep the country again, a day after dozens of people died in clashes with security forces.

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Vietnamese man's son feared dead in lorry incident

Nguyen Dinh Sat fears his son was among the 39 found dead inside a refrigerated trailer.

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India yoga: Inspirational teacher V Nanammal dies at 99

V Nanammal, who trained more than a million students, said her health was down to daily yoga.

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Catalonia crisis: Barcelona braces for separatist protest

Organisers call for a peaceful march after the recent rioting in Spain's Catalonia region.

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In pictures: Thousands join Pride parade in Taiwan

The event in Taipei is the first to be held since Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in May.

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Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani 'butt dials' NBC reporter

The president's personal lawyer left voicemails in which he spoke about Joe Biden and needing money.

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Microsoft pips Amazon for $10bn AI 'Jedi' contract

Microsoft is awarded the lucrative AI deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process.

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Japan floods: Death toll reaches 10 after heavy rain and landlsides

Torrential rain and mudslides have hit parts of Japan just weeks after Typhoon Hagbis left almost 80 dead.

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Maria Butina: Russian agent deported from US to Moscow

The 30-year-old pro-gun activist was greeted by her father, and journalists who gave her flowers.

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Chile protests: Aerial footage of protest march

An estimated one million people - over five percent of Chile's population - peacefully marched in Santiago.

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US Zimbabwe sanctions: Security minister targeted

Owen Ncube is denied entry by the US over what it calls "gross violations of human rights".

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Chile protests: One million join peaceful march for reform

The president says the government has "heard the message" after the march in the capital Santiago.

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Police question four suspects over UK lorry deaths

The bodies of eight women and 31 men were found in a lorry trailer in an industrial park in Grays.

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California wildfires: Millions warned of possible power cut

An electricity firm says it may have to cut power amid forecasts of a "historic wind event".

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How a social network could save democracy from deadlock

An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe.

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Islamic State group: Will chaos in Syria allow IS to re-emerge?

Thousands of jihadists held in Kurdish-run detention centres pose a ticking time bomb for the West.

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Viewpoint: What the ancient Greeks can teach us about Greta Thunberg trolls

Online abuse of women may seem like a modern issue, but these tactics go back millennia.

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Week in Pictures: 19 - 25 October 2019

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

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Essex lorry deaths: The Vietnamese risking it all to get to the UK

At a migrant camp in France, a group of Vietnamese await the final leg of their dangerous journey.

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Essex lorry deaths: Vietnamese families fear relatives among dead

At least three of the 39 people found dead in a lorry trailer in Essex may have been from Vietnam.

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Images reveal Iceland's glacier melt

A photography project has highlighted the extent of ice loss from Iceland’s largest glaciers.

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Second Bible Translator Killed in Cameroon: Activist Says Fulani's, Govt Troops Attacking, Burning Homes

Fulani extremists are suspected in the killing of a second Bible translator this year in Cameroon.

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Greta Thunberg: New beetle named after climate activist

The nelloptodes gretae - named after the teenage climate activist - is less than 1mm long.

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CBN Celebrates 25 Years of Proclaiming Christ, Transforming Lives, in Asia

CBN celebrates 25 years of ministry in Manila, Philippines.

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Russian soldier shoots dead eight fellow soldiers

Russian serviceman shoots dead eight fellow soldiers and injures two more on base in Siberia, officials say

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Facebook's counter-terrorist training

The Metropolitan Police is teaming up with the tech giant to stop the spread of terrorist videos.

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Women confront Harvey Weinstein at New York event

Several women were booed and heckled as they confronted Harvey Weinstein at an event in New York.

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Iraqi police fire tear gas to disperse fresh Baghdad protests

There are appeals for calm after similar rallies earlier this month left nearly 150 protesters dead.

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Maria Butina: Russian agent to be released from US prison

Maria Butina, a gun activist who infiltrated US political groups. will be deported back to Moscow.

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Lovesick teen scales German prison wall to see ex-girlfriend

The eighteen-year-old would not take his jailed ex's no for an answer - and broke into the prison.

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Iran cuts off man's fingers for theft

Amnesty International condemns the punishment at a prison in the city of Sari as "abhorrent".

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US hunter killed by deer he thought he had just shot dead

A hunter in the US state of Arkansas was gored while checking if the animal he shot was dead.

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Boeing 737 Max Lion Air crash 'caused by series of failures'

Investigators found faults by Boeing, Lion Air and the pilots led to the crash, which killed 189 people.

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Sudan revolution: Meet the 'Mother of martyrs'

Ahlam Khidir vowed to fight for her son after he was killed in an anti-government protest in 2013.

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Mueller report probe will be criminal investigation

US Department of Justice investigators can now issue subpoenas for witness testimony and documents.

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Isshu Sugawara: Minister quits after gifting melons and crabs to constituents

Japan's election law bans politicians from sending donations to voters in their home constituency.

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Bolivia elections: Morales officially declared winner

The US, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia call for a second round of elections, as final results come in.

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Lion Air plane crash: 'I lost my only son, I'm not satisfied with the final report'

The parents of a Lion Air Flight 610 victim have mixed feelings about the final investigation report.

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National Wildlife Property Repository: The people who take care of dead animals

There are millions of creatures, flora and fauna stored at the National Wildlife Property Repository in Colorado

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Pesticide poisoned French paradise islands in Caribbean

France has a pollution crisis in the Caribbean caused by toxic chlordecone sprayed on banana crops.

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The basketball champions' rings with 640 diamonds

The Toronto Raptors received the biggest rings in championship history after winning the NBA.

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Trump impeachment: The most dramatic week yet

From Republican protests to a damning testimony, the BBC's Anthony Zurcher breaks down the week.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Kurds accuse Turkish army of violating ceasefire

The commander of a Kurdish-led alliance urges the US and Russia to "rein in the Turks".

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Franco exhumation: Spanish dictator's coffin removed

The remains of the Spanish dictator will be re-buried at a cemetery near Madrid following a long legal campaign by Spain's Socialist government.

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Russia spy case: Norwegian Frode Berg 'recommended for pardon'

President Putin receives a recommendation to pardon 64-year-old former border guard Frode Berg.

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Painting stolen by Nazis found in New York museum by FBI

The artwork, seized in Germany in 1933, will be returned to the original Jewish owners by the FBI.

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Uighur jailed in China wins EU rights award

Ilham Tohti has been a fierce critic of China's treatment of the Uighur people.

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Severe flooding in south of France leaves three dead

The town of Béziers saw two months' average rainfall fall in just six hours on Wednesday morning.

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Bolivia election: Tension rises as Morales' lead expands

The incumbent President Evo Morales has expanded his lead making an outright first round win likely.

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'Milestone' in polio eradication achieved

The last case of a key form of polio was seen four years ago - but another is still circulating.

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Chile protests: Social reform pledges fail to quell unrest

Thousands strike in Santiago despite President Piñera's promise to increase pensions and minimum wage.

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Rats taught to drive tiny cars to lower their stress levels

Researchers taught rats to drive tiny "cars" in exchange for food, which helped the rats relax.

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Can South Africa's Democratic Alliance bounce back?

South Africa's main opposition party is fighting over how it can appeal to the black majority.

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Major League Baseball umpire probed over impeachment 'civil war threat'

Rob Drake tweeted that there would be another civil war if President Trump was impeached.

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Paris Agreement: Trump confirms US will leave climate accord

Donald Trump says Paris deal would "punish the American people" as he hails US fossil fuel boom.

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Israel's Benny Gantz tasked with forming coalition government

Mr Gantz has 28 days to form a coalition after PM Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts ended in deadlock.

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Car smash narrowly avoids couple with pushchair in Phoenix, Arizona

Pedestrians in narrow escape after driver jumps red light at a crossing in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Kartarpur corridor: India and Pakistan sign deal on Sikh temple project

The new border entry point will allow Indian Sikh pilgrims visa-free access to a shrine in Pakistan.

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Franco exhumation: Spanish dictator's remains set to be moved

After a legal battle, the body of the late dictator will be reburied at a less controversial site.

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Lawyers for ex-Nissan boss rail at 'conspiracy'

The former Nissan boss, arrested last year, faces financial misconduct charges in Japan.

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Nusrat Jahan Rafi: Death penalty for 16 who set student on fire

The killing shocked Bangladesh and led to a series of protests demanding justice for Nusrat.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Kurdish girl loses her leg to Turkish bomb

The impact of a Turkish bomb on a young Kurdish girl. The blast took her leg and also killed her brother.

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Mahjong: Police clamp down on China's most loved game

A ban on mahjong to curb illegal gambling in several cities led to panic on social media.

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Rose McGowan sues Weinstein over 'silencing attempts'

The actress files a lawsuit alleging Harvey Weinstein and his team conspired to discredit her.

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The African-Italians who want to send migrants home

The migration of Africans to Italy has inflamed politics in the country and complicated life for black Italians.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Russia deploys troops to border

The movement is the first stage in a Turkey-Russia deal to remove Kurdish forces.

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Floods in Southern Europe: Dead and missing in Spain and Italy

Torrential rain in Spain, Italy and France leaves several people dead or missing.

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Mum charged with 'terminally ill' daughter's death

In the months before her death, her daughter completed items on her "bucket list" of dreams.

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New Jersey pupils with $75 lunch debt banned from prom and field trips

A school district in the US city rejects a businessman's offer to pay off pupils' debts.

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The murder behind the Hong Kong protests: A case where no-one wants the killer

Chan Tong-kai's alleged crime and attempted extradition sparked months of protests in Hong Kong.

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Italy flood hits village of Castelletto d'Orba

The village of Castelletto d'Orba cleans up after being hit by a flood of river water and mud.

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North Korean leader orders South's hotels at resort destroyed

North Korea's leader described a once flagship inter-Korean complex as "shabby" and "a hotchpotch".

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Lion Air families told of fatal Boeing 737 crash causes

Indonesian investigators blame design and mechanical failures for Boeing 737 disaster last October.

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Chile crisis: Fearlessness and anger drive protesters

President Sebastián Piñera has done an about-turn but will it be enough to sway demonstrators?

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Hong Kong Government Withdraws Bill That Sparked Protests

Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests that have since morphed into a campaign for greater democratic change.

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Hong Kong formally scraps extradition bill that sparked protests

The extradition bill is formally withdrawn by the legislature but the move is unlikely to quell unrest.

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Kim Ji-young, Born 1982: Feminist film reignites social tensions in Korea

The book was hailed as one of the most important feminist novels in Korea - but also led to outcry.

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Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

Evening doses gives more protection against heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.

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Trapped in Tripoli: The people stuck in Libya’s civil war

Survivors of a deadly air strike on a migrant detention centre in July tell the BBC they feel abandoned by the United Nations, and are desperate to escape Libya.

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Are we ready for men to take the pill?

Blurring of traditional gender roles could finally mean that the male pill is on the horizon.

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Chile protests: Piñera announces welfare package

The welfare package includes an increase in the basic pension and a rise in minimum wage.

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Shaquille O'Neal backs NBA executive over China dispute

The basketball legend has defended comments made by a NBA executive that prompted a backlash in China.

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Hong Kong releases murder suspect who sparked protest crisis

Chan Tong-kai's case led to plans for changes to extradition law, triggering broad anti-government protests.

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House Rules: 'Bullied' reality TV star wins payout in Australia

Nicole Prince said she suffered abuse after being unfairly portrayed on a hit home makeover show.

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Far-right 'Proud Boys' jailed over New York City clash with anti-fascists

Two members of the group get four-year sentences for assaulting left-wing activists a year ago.

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Turkey: Which countries export arms to Turkey?

Some European countries have suspended arms sales to Turkey, so where does it gets its weapons?

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Russia Africa summit: What's behind Moscow's push into the continent?

Will Russia's renewed interest in Africa make it a key player in the region?

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Sourav Ganguly: Can former India captain score big as cricket chief?

The former captain takes over BCCI, India's cricket board, kicking off a new chapter in its history.

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Chile protests: Cities under curfew as death toll rises to 13

Santiago and other cities are under emergency rule as violent anti-government protests continue.

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Chinese 'panda' pet cafe raises eyebrows

An animal cafe has opened in Chengdu that lets people play with "pandas" that are actually dogs.

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Trump calls impeachment inquiry 'a lynching'

The president condemns the investigation as "without due process or fairness or any legal rights".

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Lebanon protests: Protesters sing Baby Shark to toddler

The crowd started singing after the toddler's mother told them he was scared.

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Olympic flame or dating ad? Paris 2024 logo divides opinion

Social media users are divided over the design, with some jokingly comparing it to a dating app logo.

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Hesitant hitmen jailed over botched assassination in China

Five hitmen who tried to subcontract a job to one another see their cunning plan fall apart.

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Lebanon protests: A country feeling reborn

Lebanon is in the grip of an extraordinary revolt against the country's politicians.

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Wisconsin black security guard reinstated after firing over n-word

A black security guard in a US school was fired for repeating the slur after a black student used it.

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China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn.

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Canada's Trudeau Wins 2nd Term but Loses Majority

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a second term in Canada's national elections Monday, losing the majority but delivering unexpectedly strong results despite having been weakened by a series of scandals that tarnished his image as a liberal icon.

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Naruhito: Ancient ritual of Japan's emperor ascending throne

Japan's Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony.

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Thailand royal consort: How did Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi fall from grace?

Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi’s very public dressing down comes months after being named official “consort".

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Bolivia election: Protesters set fire to ballot boxes over disputed result

Clashes break out as President Evo Morales appeared set to win re-election in controversial circumstances.

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'Chris Brown lifted my artwork and didn't even credit me'

A Manchester-based visual artist says he isn't all that surprised to see his work reposted without credit.

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Chris the sheep: Merino with famously overgrown fleece dies

Chris the sheep's mammoth coat won him fans globally in 2015 after he was spotted in the wild.

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Chile protests: Is inequality becoming worse?

Protests at rising metro fares have widened to reflect anger over living costs and inequality.

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Prince William 'worried' about brother Harry

A Kensington Palace source tells the BBC that Prince William thinks Harry is "in a fragile place".

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Empress Masako and the pressure of Japan's throne

The new empress was once a promising diplomat and was known as "the career woman princess".

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Bolivia election: Clashes as Morales appears set for victory

Vote counting was halted on Sunday as Mr Morales looked short of a majority.

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Canadian election: Trudeau's Liberals 'retain power'

Despite a bumpy first term, Justin Trudeau has earned a second, narrow election win, says CBC News.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Some US troops to stay, says Trump

The president's comments come despite him insisting he wants them all pulled out.

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Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony

The elaborate ceremony will be conducted in the presence of an ancient sword and jewel.

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Why Botswana's election could be decided by elephants and diamonds

The BDP has won every election in Botswana since independence in 1966, but this year there is a real chance that could change.

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Thai king strips consort of titles for disloyalty

Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn strips his royal consort of her titles and military ranks for disloyalty

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Algerian Gov Officials Close Down Country’s Largest Christian Churches

Algerian government officials continued their brutal crackdown on a number of Christian communities, shuttering the doors to the largest protestant church in the country.

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Battle of Midway: World War Two Japanese carrier wrecks found

Both ships were sunk during the Battle of Midway, fought between Japan and the US in 1942.

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Syria: Civilians pelt US army vehicles with potatoes in Qamishli

Residents bombard withdrawing US army vehicles in Qamishli, on the Syrian border with Turkey.

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World's oldest pearl discovered near Abu Dhabi

The 8,000-year-old pearl will be displayed at the Louvre Abu Dhabi from the end of the month.

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Tornado strikes Dallas, cutting power to thousands

Thousands are without power as a 70mph twister rips off roofs and overturns cars in the Texan city.

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Spanish rescuers battle to reach trapped cavers

Four members of a Portuguese climbing club are cut off by flooding in a cave network in Cantabria.

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Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?

The lithium powering electric vehicles is found deep beneath the salt flats of Argentina

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India disability activist 'told to remove trousers' by airport security

Authorities at India's Kolkata airport apologise to disability activists Kuhu Das and Jeeja Ghosh.

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Herman Mashaba: Johannesburg's black mayor resigns over DA race row

Herman Mashaba hits out at his party's promotion of a colleague who had praised aspects of colonialism.

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Pica: Pregnancy cravings that make women eat rocks

Brenda suffers from pica, an eating disorder which leads to cravings of non-food items.

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Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account Pierre Delecto revealed

The ex-presidential candidate confirms uses the account "Pierre Delecto", telling a reporter: "C'est moi".

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Black hole scientist Dr Katie Bouman on trolling and teamwork

Dr Katie Bouman's photo of the moment she saw her first black hole image went viral - but it wasn't all good.

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Katherine Ryan's boyfriend saves Netflix scripts during burglary

The comedian says her boyfriend "wrestled back" her laptop containing scripts for a Netflix series.

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Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group

Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies.

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Former Philippines police chief faces drug charges

General Oscar Albayalde faces allegations he protected officers who resold confiscated drugs.

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India and Pakistan blame each other over Kashmir shelling

The nuclear-armed rivals exchanged fire across the de facto border, a fresh escalation of tensions.

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Bolivia elections: Evo Morales to face Carlos Mesa in run-off vote

Evo Morales leads in Sunday's presidential election but not enough to avoid a run-off.

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Australian newspapers black out front pages in 'secrecy' protest

The nation's biggest media rivals unite to protest against what they say is government secrecy.

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Five things to know about Canada's general election

Will Canadians give Justin Trudeau a second chance when they head to the polls on 21 October?

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In Pictures: Sudan's lost Jewish community

A recent call from Sudan that Jewish people could return shines a light on a once thriving community.

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Fire chickens and sea pigs: The artist bringing Chinese words to life

Frankie Huang translates the literal names of Chinese animals into whimsical works of art.

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Romania forest murder as battle over logging turns violent

Liviu Pop died last week, the second forest ranger killed in the past month.

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Chile protests: Five dead after looters torch garment factory

Five people die after a factory is set ablaze by looters amid days of violent protests.

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Sri Lanka bombings: Forgiving and fighting to recover

Six months after one of the world's worst recent terror attacks, this town is fighting to recover.

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Lebanon protests: Mass revolt continues as PM 'agrees reforms'

The country is in the grips of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.

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Group Rescuing the Wounded at Turkey-Syria Border Pleads for Help From the US Government

The unfolding crisis in Syria is causing massive civilian displacement as the various actors in the region rush to fill the power vacuum left by the departure of US forces.

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Swiss election: Green parties 'make historic gains'

Greens make gains in Sunday's poll as the right-wing SVP suffers a setback, early projections show.

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Trump 'considers himself in the hospitality business' - Mick Mulvaney

The chief of staff spoke after the US president dropped plans to host next year's G7 summit at his resort.

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US troops leaving Syria will go to Iraq, says Pentagon chief

The withdrawal of US forces paved the way for a Turkish military offensive against Kurdish fighters.

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Madrid taken over by hundreds of sheep for annual festival

More than 2,000 animals parade through the Spanish capital for a traditional festival.

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Hong Kong Protesters set up Roadblocks, Clash With Police

Hong Kong protesters flooded the city’s streets on Sunday in defiance of a ban by the authorities on their march, setting up roadblocks and tossing firebombs amid the firing of tear gas by police.

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Thirty mummies in wooden coffins found in Egypt

In the largest haul of its kind in over a century, thirty mummies have been unearthed in Egypt.

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Hong Kong: Petrol bombs tossed at police in latest protest

Thousands took part in a banned march that turned violent as hardcore protesters clashed with police.

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Bernie Sanders hosts rally in New York following heart attack

Bernie Sanders, 78, marks his return to campaigning by hosting a rally in Queens, New York.

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Rikers Island: Tales from inside New York's notorious jail

Former prisoners recount being stabbed, witnessing suicides and the horrors of solitary confinement.

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Qantas completes test of longest non-stop passenger flight

The New York to Sydney flight is part of research on how ultra-long haul journeys affect our bodies.

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Trump abandons plan to host G7 summit at his Miami golf course after criticism

The plan to use one of the president's resorts in Florida sparked widespread bipartisan criticism.

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Brazil environment: Clean-up on beaches affected by oil spill

Thousands of people work to remove oil and tar from beaches as source of spill remains unclear.

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The Japanese student who knocked on the wrong door

An exchange student got lost in Louisiana at Halloween in 1992 - his parents are still processing what happened.

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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei: School dropout, mother of twins and world record-holder

Women's marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei says her difficult childhood keeps her on track.

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Are US billionaires really going to pay more tax?

For years, the assumption has been that most Americans are anti-tax, but are attitudes changing?

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Does Zimbabwe have force labour in its diamond mines?

The US government has banned the import of rough diamonds, but Zimbabwe says the claims are unfounded.

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Elton John: 'I still want my dad's approval'

The star lifts the curtain on his life and career, and reveals what he'll do after his farewell tour.

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The rainforest under a different light

Richard Mosse's ultraviolet photography of rainforest flora.

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Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.

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British Lawmakers Vote to Delay Brexit Approval

British lawmakers have voted to postpone a decision on whether to back a Brexit deal with the European Union, throwing a wrench into government plans to leave the bloc at the end of this month.

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Renamo calls for Mozambique elections to be cancelled

The poll was marred by violence and fraud, says the main opposition party, Renamo.

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Syrian Christians Feel Abandoned by America, Trump Pleased With Ceasefire Agreement

President Trump is rejecting criticism for his decision to pullout US troops from Syria and is pleased with the recent ceasefire agreement, but Syrian Christians are feeling abandoned by America.

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North Macedonia calls snap election after EU talks setback

France led opposition to opening membership talks with North Macedonia in what many called a mistake.

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First UK Chick-fil-A Store to Close After LGBT Protest

The first every Chick-fil-A outlet to be established on UK soil is set to close after being targeted by a pro-LGBT group.

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Turkey and Kurdish forces accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

US Vice-President Mike Pence says the pause in operations will allow Kurdish-led forces to withdraw.

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Australia knocked out of Rugby World Cup

England are into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 12 years as they ruthlessly dispatch old rivals Australia.

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Iraqi man charged over deaths of migrants heading for Australia

Police said he was part of a smuggling operation which led to the deaths of over 350 people in 2001.

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Hong Kong protests: NBA fans join anti-China display

Spectators at a US basketball match don t-shirts and masks in support of the Hong Kong protests.

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Russia dam collapse at Siberia gold mine kills 13

Local officials open a criminal investigation over reports the dam was built illegally.

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Horses, handshakes and bad edits: The dos and don’ts of political photo-ops

After Kim Jong-un is pictured on horseback, here's how other world leaders have utilised the cameras.

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Nigeria's Buhari saga: The fake wedding, the president and the family feud

Recent events involving Nigeria's President Buhari and his wife hint at tensions in the presidential villa.

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Chile protests: Unrest in Santiago over metro fare increase

Santiago's metro will be closed for two days after protests against a fare increase turned violent.

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Swiss election: Why melting Alps could create a green wave

Greens are hoping to come second in Sunday's Swiss elections, eyeing a climate change opportunity.

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'A stray baseball cracked my skull'

Fans have been left permanently disabled or even killed by rogue baseballs. So what's to be done?

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Bolivia election: An uncertain future for Evo Morales

Evo Morales is running for a fourth consecutive term in office but his rivals say enough is enough.

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Exarchia: How Airbnb angered Greek anarchists

Home rentals site Airbnb sparked a heated debate about sustainable tourism in an Athens district known for its radical politics.

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Is the Trump campaign spending $1m a week on ads?

Elizabeth Warren made the claim and accused Facebook of taking cash, "no questions asked".

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After years searching, I found my sister next door

Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery.

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Spikes - and other ways disabled people combat unwanted touching

When Bronwyn Berg found herself being manhandled once again, she decided to add spikes to her wheelchair to prevent a repeat.

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Yikes! Fox and rodent battle is top wildlife photo

A shot of a predator-prey confrontation wins the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

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Yasuke: The mysterious African samurai

Yasuke was entrusted with decapitating his Japanese lord - a huge honour 500 years ago.

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The real (and fake) sex lives of Bella Thorne

The actress Bella Thorne opens up about sexuality, pornography, depression and feminism.

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Nasa astronauts make all-women spacewalk

Two female astronauts are making history with the first ever all-women spacewalk.

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Lebanon scraps WhatsApp tax as protests rage

The government announced, then scrapped, a tax on app-based calls amid angry protests over the economy.

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Barcelona cathedral: Catalonia protests shut down Sagrada Familia

Protests and a strike over the sentencing of Catalan separatists bring the Spanish city to a halt.

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US Airbus row: European goods hit by new US tariffs

Wine, cheese and cashmere jumpers are among the EU items that have gone up in price in the US.

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New York's infamous Rikers Island jail is to close

Lawmakers say its closure will mark an end to a system of "brutality and inhumanity".

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Brexit: Europe's press welcomes deal but doubts it will succeed

Newspapers across Europe are doubtful Parliament will pass Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

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Zhao Ziyang: Purged Chinese Communist reformer is buried

The man who opposed a deadly crackdown on 1989 protests died in 2005 after years under house arrest.

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Dutch farm mystery: Father held as police unpick secret farm 'sect'

Six children appear to have spent nine years in seclusion against their will, say police.

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Typhoon Hagibis: Japan postpones Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade

Japan's Emperor Naruhito will formally ascend to the throne on Tuesday, as rescue efforts continue.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Trump likens conflict to playground fight

The US leader defends his handling of Turkey's offensive as evidence of possible war crimes grows.

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El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid postponed because of fears over civil unrest

This month's El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is postponed because of fears of civil unrest.

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Lady Gaga plummets off stage in a fan's arms during Vegas show

The star falls off stage during her Las Vegas show after jumping into a fan's arms.

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James Mattis mocks Donald Trump at gala dinner

The former US defence secretary hits back after the president described him as "the world's most overrated general".

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Does Huawei's future lie with India after US ban?

India's massive wireless market could make it critical for the future of the Chinese tech giant.

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Trump on Turkish-Kurdish conflict: 'Sometimes you have to let them fight'

President Trump gives his reaction after a ceasefire is agreed in northern Syria to let Kurdish-led forces withdraw.

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Abominable: A DreamWorks movie, a map, and a huge regional row

How a brief scene in a multi-million dollar movie has sparked a regional row between countries.

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China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations

The world's second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand.

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Australian racehorse slaughter allegations prompt investigation

It will examine allegations of animal cruelty, after a television report caused widespread anger.

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Fierce Australian dust storm turns day to night in seconds

Meteorologists say that as Australia's drought continues, the country will see more of such storms.

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Catalan protests: Why is Barcelona burning?

Catalonia is set for a general strike on Friday, over the jailing of pro-independence leaders.

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Son of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' captured

The arrest in western Mexico triggers gun battles between security forces and drug cartel members.

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Satellites to monitor whale strandings from space

Scientists are developing the techniques to spot mass stranding events from orbit.

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Trump 'celebrating undoing a problem he created'

Democratic Congressman and former Marine officer Seth Moulton on Turkish ceasefire in Syria.

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'God's Hostage': Andrew Brunson Reflects on Two Years Locked Up in Turkish Prison

Andrew Brunson was locked up in a Turkish prison for two years. The plight of the North Carolina missionary attracted worldwide attention and made him a political pawn in a power struggle between the US and Turkey.

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Trump and Pelosi: The 'meltdown' photo showing Washington divides

A photo of Democrat Nancy Pelosi at an explosive White House meeting on Syria is causing a stir.

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UK, EU Reach Outline Brexit Deal; Still Needs Ratification

Britain and the European Union said Thursday that they have struck an outline Brexit deal after days of intense see-saw negotiations - though it must still be formally approved by the bloc and ratified by the European and U.K. Parliaments.

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Vatican launches new 'eRosary' bracelet

The gadget aims to help young Catholics pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel.

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Saudi Arabia bus crash leaves 35 Arab and Asian expatriates dead

The expatriate Arabs and Asians were reportedly travelling from Medina to Mecca for a pilgrimage.

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New Brexit deal agreed, UK PM Boris Johnson says

PM calls the agreement "a great new deal", but it will still need to be approved by Parliament.

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Veteran US Democrat Elijah Cummings dies at 68

The veteran US Democratic congressman was heavily involved with the Trump impeachment inquiry.

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Microphone could diagnose 'noisy' arthritic knees

The technology is the same as that used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges.

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India Catholic nun to go to court over Vatican decision

Sister Lucy Kalappura was expelled after protesting against an Indian bishop accused of rape.

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Tesla gets the go-ahead to build cars in China

The electric carmaker started building its new Gigafactory 3 in Shangahi at the start of the year.

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Ben Enwonwu: The Nigerian painter behind 'Africa's Mona Lisa'

Ben Enwonwu, the painter behind "Africa's Mona Lisa", had a complex relationship with the UK.

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Christian Dior apologises to China over map error

The French luxury brand is criticised for using a map of China that excluded Taiwan.

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Turkish president Erdogan 'threw Trump's Syria letter in bin'

In the letter, the US president told Mr Erdogan: 'Don't be a tough guy! Don't be a fool!'

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Leonardo da Vinci feud: The 'earlier' Mona Lisa mystery

A London family is battling an international consortium over a potentially priceless painting.

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North Korea v South Korea: Match was 'like war', says South

"There was a lot of severe swearing," said South Korea's captain Son Heung-min after returning home.

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Plastic pollution: how plastic bags were supposed to help the planet

Family of inventor says they were designed to be reused to stop trees from being destroyed.

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Holocaust trial: Former Stutthof guard to go on trial in Germany

Bruno Dey, 93, will go on trial for complicity in mass murder at a Nazi death camp on Thursday.

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Hong Kong: Hecklers dragged out in new parliament chaos

Security guards drag out opposition lawmakers after another protest against leader Carrie Lam.

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India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind

Millions have no access to the internet despite it being one of the fastest-growing markets.

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Former Anglican dean jailed for raping boy in Australia

Graeme Lawrence is the second most senior Australian religious figure to be jailed for sexual abuse.

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Chinese diplomats in US must notify state department before meetings and visits

The US state department has said it was merely trying to "level the playing field" with China.

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Catalan protests: Region's president urges immediate halt to violence

Unrest in the Spanish region continues for a third night after the sentencing of Catalan separatists.

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Rugby rehabilitation programme for Kenyan prisoners

Inmates in Kenya say playing the sport teaches them discipline and gives them hope.

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Jailed British tourists entered US 'deliberately'

Officials say two of the adults had previously been denied travel authorisation to the US.

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Ocasio-Cortez 'set to endorse Bernie Sanders for president'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a leading progressive figure, looks set to give Bernie Sanders' campaign a boost.

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Egypt archaeologists find 20 ancient coffins near Luxor

The coffins, whose decorations are still visible, were uncovered at a Theban necropolis near Luxor.

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Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn

Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site.

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Germany will not bar Huawei from its 5G networks

The ruling is welcomed by the Chinese company, which warned against "politicising security".

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Jennifer Aniston posts snap of Friends cast reunion

The actress makes a possibly record-breaking Instagram debut with a selfie with her former co-stars.

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Four Bulgarians arrested over football racist abuse

Four Bulgarian football fans suspected of subjecting black England players to racist abuse are detained following police raids.

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Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans

Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria.

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Harry Dunn: Donald Trump meets with parents at the White House

Harry Dunn's mother said Mr Trump held her hand and said he would "try to push this from a different angle".

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Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests enter my home

Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering.

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SOS spotted on camera saves missing Australian camper

Missing for days, Deborah Pilgrim was rescued after a man performed a remote check on his property.

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Fortnite Chapter 2: First glimpse of new season after map wiped out by asteroid

Season 11 or Chapter 2 is now live with a new map and updated gameplay.

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Brexit: What can the UK learn from Norway's EU border?

Norway's border with Sweden – and the EU – is a potential hotspot for smugglers. How is it policed?

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Democratic debate: Elizabeth Warren evades question about tax rises

New front-runner Elizabeth Warren was on the defensive over how she would pay for her spending plans.

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Turkey-Syria offensive: Erdogan rejects US ceasefire call

The Turkish president says the operation will achieve its objectives, despite growing US pressure.

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Chaos as Hong Kong's Carrie Lam tries to give 'state of the union'

City leader Carrie Lam's 'state of the union' address dissolves into chaos as legislators protest.

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Kim Jong-un: North Korean leader rides horse up sacred mountain

Pictures released by state media show Kim Jong-un galloping on a white horse across Mount Paektu.

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Hong Kong protests: US lawmakers pass Human Rights and Democracy Act

The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind Hong Kong's protesters.

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Viewpoint: Syria could be beginning of end for Trump

Syria is a disaster of the president's own making and could cost him the election, says PJ Crowley.

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Democratic front-runners are tested in TV debate

Joe Biden is under siege, Bernie Sanders is recovering from a heart attack, and Elizabeth Warren may face new scrutiny.

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Mexico: Army deployed after police killed in ambush

Monday's attack in the western Michoacán state is blamed on a powerful drug cartel.

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Indian skyscrapers to be brought down in controlled implosions

Thousands of people will watch their homes implode in southern India after a high court ruling.

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The world's first artificial womb for humans

Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies.

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Dutch family 'waiting for end of time' discovered in basement

A man with six children spent nine years in a secret room at a Dutch farm, reports say.

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What can these caps tell us about children and race?

A picture of three children wearing stocking caps has sparked conversations about inclusivity.

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Christian School Administrator Suspended After Questioning New LGBT Agenda

A 74-year-old school administrator has been suspended for questioning the introduction of a pride month and the adding of a plethora of LGBT books to the school library.

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Turkey-Syria offensive: Russia vows to prevent clashes with Assad forces

Moscow says it will not allow fighting between the two, amid Turkey's offensive in northern Syria.

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Trump Targets Turkey with Tariffs as Syrian Troops Pledge to Liberate Kurds from 'Erdogan the Tyrant'

Syrian and Turkish troops are on the move today and so are President Trump and members of Congress.A Turkish military convoy along with buses carrying troops was seen crossing into northern Syria near Tal Abyiad Monday. It came about the same time as Syrian troops advanced toward the northern border town of Manbij, ready to do battle with their northern neighbor.

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Catalonia crisis: Tempers fray as jail terms renew Spain row

Roads and rail links were severed and protests erupted after Catalan leaders were jailed for sedition.

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African swine fever: Australia expels Vietnamese woman over pork haul

The Vietnamese woman is the first person to be sent home under strict new laws to keep out swine fever.

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Men and boys chained up at Nigeria Islamic 'school'

Police say dozens of males were freed in a raid on the institution in Katsina state, Nigeria.

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LeBron James on NBA-China row: Morey tweet was 'misinformed'

The basketball superstar said Daryl Morey was "misinformed" when he tweeted about Hong Kong.

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Netflix sued in interrogation technique row

The company behind an interrogation technique is suing Netflix and director Ava DuVernay.

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'Tortured' and shackled pupils freed from Nigerian Islamic school

Police find 67 pupils with chains on their ankles at an Islamic boarding school in the north.

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Trump inquiry: Bolton called Giuliani a hand grenade, ex-official says

John Bolton likened the lawyer's efforts to pressure Ukraine to a “drug deal”, lawmakers hear.

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Typhoon Hagibis: Homeless men denied shelter in middle of typhoon

The case has caused huge debate in Japan - and now the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has weighed in.

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Pharrell says he's 'embarrassed' by Blurred Lines lyrics

The singer says the backlash made him realise some of his songs "catered" to a "chauvinist culture".

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US treasury chief Mnuchin in China tariff warning

Tariffs on $156bn of Chinese goods will be imposed if a trade deal is not finalised by December, Steve Mnuchin says.

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US police officer charged over bedroom shooting

Aaron Dean is charged with murder over the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson in her home in Fort Worth.

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Pence Heads to Mideast as Turkey Attacks Kurds

Vice President Mike Pence says he’s being dispatched to the Middle East by President Donald Trump as U.S. troops pull out of northeast Syria and Turkish forces invade.

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Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share Booker Prize

Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo become the first authors to jointly win the Booker Prize.

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Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.

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North v South Korea: Welcome to the world's strangest football derby

North and South Korea are set to play a World Cup qualifier just as relations are at a new low.

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'Islamic State' children: How do they get home?

Returning foreign children from detention camps in Syria involves legal and political obstacles.

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Moratorium Day: The day that millions of Americans marched

On 15 October 1969, millions of people in the US marched to call for an end to the Vietnam War.

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British holidaymakers 'traumatised' after arrest at US border

The young couple are being held in an immigration centre with their three-month-old baby.

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Gulf tanker attacks: Iran releases photos of 'attacked' ship

Tehran says the photos are evidence that an Iranian-flagged tanker was attacked last week.

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Typhoon Hagibis: Satellites show Japan rivers in flood

Satellite images show extent of flooding as Japanese rivers burst their banks.

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'Heartbreaking': Iraq Kurds Prep for Refugee Influx, Label Erdogan a Terrorist for Syria Invasion

Since Turkey's invasion of northeast Syria last Wednesday, hundreds of Kurds have staged daily protests in front of the UN building here in Erbil.

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Florida woman reunited with missing dog 12 years later

Dutchess the fox terrier was found nearly 1,000 miles (1,609km) away.

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Japan Looks for Missing After Devastating Typhoon Kills at Least 48

Rescue crews dug through mudslides and searched near swollen rivers Monday as they looked for those missing from a typhoon that left dozens dead and caused serious damage in central and northern Japan.

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Australia town scales up search for stray boa constrictor

"This thing would take a full-sized kangaroo mate, no problem," a local snake catcher says.

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Turkey-Syria offensive: Syrian army heads north after Kurdish deal

President Assad's forces move towards border towns after reaching a deal with Kurdish forces.

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Budapest election: Hungary's Orban in shock defeat

The poll represents the first electoral blow to the nationalist prime minister in nearly a decade.

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Euro 2020: Uefa probes Turkey footballers' military salute

Players salute their nation's troops fighting in Syria during an international match with Albania.

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Vietnam pulls Abominable film over South China Sea map

The DreamWorks film features a map illustrating China's claims in the disputed sea.

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K-pop star Sulli found dead aged 25

The former F(x) band member was found dead by her manager

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Paris police killings: Five arrested over knife attack

They are said to have links to the man who killed four colleagues at the Paris police HQ on 3 October.

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Newborn girl found alive in shallow grave in India

Police say they are are looking for the parents of the newborn and trying to find out who buried her.

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Trump 2020 campaign disavows parody media massacre video

The video shows a Trump figure attacking figures tagged with names of news groups like the BBC and CNN.

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Kashmir conflict: Mobile services restored after 72 days

After 72 days, millions of mobiles have once again become operational in the region.

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David Eastman: Australian wrongfully jailed for 19 years wins payout

David Eastman was acquitted last year of killing one of Australia’s most senior police officers.

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Cooking gas cylinder blast kills 10 in India

The blast took place in a two-storey home in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Ecuador withdraws fuel subsidy ban in deal to stop protests

An agreement is struck after talks in Quito between the government and indigenous leaders.

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Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades

The typhoon has moved away from land - but left in its wake a trail of destruction.

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Canadian PM Trudeau shrugs off security threat

The prime minister appeared at a rally in a bulletproof vest and surrounded by uniformed officers.

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Spain braced for verdict in Catalan separatists' trial

Twelve politicians and activists face sedition charges over an independence referendum in 2017.

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The British girl who went to meet her death row pen pal

"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row."

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Poland election: Governing party claims victory after exit poll

The conservative nationalist Law and Justice party is on course for a majority, an exit poll predicts.

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Scorsese: 'We went to Netflix because Hollywood didn't want us'

"We could not get any financing from the Hollywood studios", the legendary director says.

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Turkey-Syria offensive: Kurds reach deal with Syrian army

Syrian government forces will be deployed along Syria's northern border to halt Turkey's assault.

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Hong Kong protests: President Xi warns of "crushed bodies"

China's president says trying to divide China will end in "crushed bodies" in a warning to Hong Kong.

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Turkey-Syria offensive: US 'to evacuate 1,000 troops' as Turkey advances

The US defence secretary says Turkey may push further than expected in its anti-Kurdish assault.

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Nearly 33 Dead From Typhoon as Japan Continues Rescue Efforts

Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. One woman fell to her death as she was being placed inside a rescue helicopter.

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Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium: What's it like to play at Europe's 'highest' football stadium?

It's so remote you can only get there by cable car but what is it like to play at Europe's 'highest' football pitch?

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Hunter Biden to step down from China board amid Trump attacks

The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump.

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Brigid Kosgei breaks Paula Radcliffe's women's marathon record

Brigid Kosgei claims a new women's marathon world record in Chicago, beating the time set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in 2003.

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Coco Gauff wins first WTA title beating Jelena Ostapenko in Linz Open final

Coco Gauff wins her first WTA title by beating former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the Linz Open final.

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Typhoon Hagibis: Rescuers deployed in wake of deadly storm

Troops and rescue workers are battling flooding and landslides after the strongest storm to hit Japan in 60 years.

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Simone Biles wins record 24th world medal

Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning her 24th medal with gold on the balance beam.

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Typhoon Leaves 19 Dead as Japan Launches Major Rescue

Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan Sunday to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to at least 19 with more than a dozen missing. One woman fell to her death from a rescue helicopter.

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Black woman shot dead by Texas police through bedroom window

Atatiana Jefferson, 28, was at home with her nephew when she shot and killed by a Fort Worth officer.

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Tunisia election: Nabil Karoui and Kais Saied vie for presidency

Tunisians are choosing between a flamboyant media mogul, and a law professor nicknamed "the robot".

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Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys military rescuers as deadly storm hits

At least 18 people died after one of the strongest storms in years hit central Japan.

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Marvel Comics at 80: From bankruptcy threat to billions at the box office

Marvel is celebrating 80 years of making comics and its rise to one of Hollywood's biggest names.

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Scratched images explore Australia's past

Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her latest project exploring Australia's history.

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'Somebody answered my dead brother's number'

Ruth Murray wanted to stay connected to her late brother but then a stranger answered his phone.

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The blind and visually impaired women checking for breast cancer

In an innovative project in Colombia, blind and visually impaired women check for signs of breast cancer.

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‘I take out anger and sadness through art’

Amina Art Ansari, whose paintings hang in Windsor Castle, has set up an art studio in Islamabad where she uses art therapy to help her students.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'street art'

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

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Seeking a music star in Rwanda... and finding one

For record producers, finding new musicians is a constant quest but for this couple, the hunt took them far.

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Thomas Cook collapse a big threat to Spain's tourist industry

The sudden demise of Thomas Cook has left the tour industry and its staff in limbo in Spain.

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Ecuador protests: President imposes curfew amid worsening violence

President Moreno vows to restore order just hours after protest leaders agree to talks.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Guarding IS prisons no longer a priority, say Kurds

Kurdish forces under attack from Turkey in Syria say they need to focus on protecting their cities.

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Typhoon Hagibis: Two feared dead in Japanese storm

Two people are thought to have died and dozens have been injured as Typoon Hagibis hits Japan.

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Ecuador protests: Unrest continues over fuel price hikes

Ecuador sees another day of unrest as protests continue in Quito over the government fuel price hikes.

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Burkina Faso mosque attack kills 15 worshippers

The attack prompted many people to flee the northern village of Salmossi.

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Tokyo Area Shuts Down as Powerful Typhoon Lashes Japan

A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan’s worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted.

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Parachutist hits lamppost on Spain's national day in Madrid

Luis Fernando Pozo was not badly hurt and later met the royal family.

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Neighbours creator Reg Watson dies aged 93

Former stars of the popular soap opera pay tribute to "a legend" and a "pioneer of drama".

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India's Narendra Modi's litter picking 'plog' on beach

The Indian Prime Minister launched a 'clean India' campaign in 2014.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Fierce battle rages in Ras al-Ain

Turkish forces say they have seized Ras al-Ain as they press the offensive against Kurdish forces.

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon mark by 20 seconds

Eliud Kipchoge becomes the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, beating the mark by 20 seconds.

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Robert Forster: Jackie Brown star dies aged 78

The Oscar-nominated actor died of brain cancer in Los Angeles on Friday.

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Hanoi Train Street: 'I think my home is very special'

Authorities have shut down cafes and banned crowds at one of the city's most popular tourist spots.

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Turning Paris's underground car parks into mushrooms farms

Paris is renovating many of its underground car parks and some are now growing mushrooms.

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Turkey Syria offensive: US builds pressure to halt incursion against Kurds

Washington warns of sanctions unless the advance into Syria stops, but Ankara vows to press on.

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Kevin McAleenan: US Homeland Security chief steps down

Kevin McAleenan was the fourth person to head the agency and oversaw Donald Trump's border policies.

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'Sex for grades': Undercover in West African universities

What happens behind closed doors at some of West Africa’s most prestigious universities.

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Tattoos in Japan: The eye-watering art thousands cross the world for

Once the sign of a hardened criminal, Japan’s taboo tattoos are winning a legion of new foreign fans.

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India's nine-year-old skateboarding sensation

Kamali is starring in a short film about her life, which has been selected for next year's Oscars.

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Butterflies, birds and zebras: The magic of animal motion

Shortlisted entries for the Royal Society of Biology Photography Competition.

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The week in pictures

A selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Haiti unrest: Protesters forced back from president's home

The death of a prominent journalist inflames violent protests calling on Jovenel Moïse to resign.

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Fadak Alfayadh: The refugee who wants to meet you

Fadak Alfayadh felt increasingly unwelcome in Australia as a young migrant - and it set her on a mission.

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Typhoon Hagibis: Japan braces itself for powerful storm

Typhoon Hagibis could be the worst in Japan since 1958, when more than 1,200 people died.

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Saddleridge fire: Thousands flee wildfire raging round Los Angeles

One of the fires was sparked by a bin lorry that dumped burning rubbish near tinder-dry vegetation.

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Ringo Starr: Abbey Road wasn't meant to be The Beatles' last album

Ringo Starr says that Abbey Road was never intended to be the band's swansong.

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Renault ousts chief executive Thierry Bolloré in 'coup'

Thierry Bolloré is abruptly dismissed by the French carmaker after only nine months in the role.

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Alexei Leonov: First person to walk in space dies aged 85

Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov floated above the Earth for 12 minutes in 1965.

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German Halle gunman admits far-right synagogue attack

Stephan Balliet confesses to the killing of two people, during a hearing with an investigating judge.

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Ukraine conflict: Can election deal in east finally bring peace?

An agreement to hold elections in Ukraine's separatist-held areas threatens to polarise the country.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine 'signs new £8m record deal in prison'

Tekashi, real name Daniel Hernandez, is awaiting sentencing for racketeering and firearms charges.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins

Ethiopia's prime minister - who made peace with bitter foe Eritrea - wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Tunisia election: The 'robot' and the pasta magnate freed from jail

Some are calling Tunisia's Sunday run-off election a "catastrophe" after two outsiders emerged from the first round.

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Turkey Syria offensive: Dozens killed as assault continues

Dozens of fighters from the Kurdish-led SDF are reported killed and the first Turkish soldier dies.

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Iranian oil tanker on fire after explosion off Saudi coast - reports

Reports say oil is spilling into the Red Sea following an explosion on the tanker.

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Canada election: Key takeaways from the final leaders' debate

Will this debate break the deadlock between Justin Trudeau's Liberals and the Conservatives?

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Why Starbucks? The brands being attacked in Hong Kong

For Hong Kong businesses, voicing support for China or the police can make them a target.

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Kmart abduction case: Australian jailed for molesting girl

The man molested a seven-year-old girl after luring her away from the toy aisle of a Kmart store.

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Ecuador protesters take eight police officers hostage

Demonstrators paraded the seven police men and one police woman on a stage amid nationwide protests.

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F1 qualifying postponed in Japan as typhoon nears

Formula 1 has cancelled all activities at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday as a result of the threat of Typhoon Hagibis.

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Trump optimistic about US-China trade talks

Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions.

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Tashpolat Tiyip: The Uighur leading geographer who vanished in China

Friends say Tashpolat Tiyip's secret prosecution is part of a wider crackdown on Uighur intellectuals.

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Shocked Germans face new outbreak of far-right terror

Jewish people in Halle told the BBC they experience anti-Semitic abuse and false promises from politicians.

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Holy tech! Churches try new ways to connect

Churches are increasingly using social media and specialist software to help their congregations.

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Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure.

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US Republicans seek sanctions on Turkey over Syria

"I hope we can mediate," Donald Trump says, as concerns grow in the US over Turkey's move into Syria.

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'This Is in Many Ways a Jihad': Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell Explains Turkish Invasion of Syria

CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell reports that the Turkish invasion of northern Syria is not really a well-intentioned attempt to fight terrorists. He says there's actually a strong element of Islamic jihad at the heart of Turkey's agenda.

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Trump donors charged in campaign finance case

The two have been working with Mr Trump's lawyer to discredit Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

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Mozambique election observer killed by 'elite police' in drive-by shooting

Religious leaders decry the shooting, just days ahead of elections, as the "spirit of tyranny".

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German synagogue shooting was far-right terror, justice minister says

Authorities say the suspect was planning a massacre at the synagogue in the eastern city of Halle

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Stalker 'found Japanese singer through reflection in her eyes'

A Japanese man accused of assaulting a singer says he located her through the reflection in her eyes.

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Israel cave bones: Early humans 'conserved food to eat later'

Early humans living 200,000-420,000 years ago were previously not thought capable of such planning.

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