Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'

The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.

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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.

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Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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'Pray For Freedom and Justice': Early Rain Covenant Church Elder Receives Four-year Sentence

Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) Elder QinDefu was sentenced this week to four years in prison by the Chinese Communist court in Chengdu.

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Malta businessman charged over journalist murder

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech is charged with complicity in the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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The Hague stabbing: Dutch police arrest suspect

A 35-year-old is detained over Friday's attack in which three teenagers were injured.

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Albania's Search for Quake Victims Ends, Death Toll up to 50

The search and rescue operation for earthquake survivors in Albania has ended, the prime minister said Saturday, with the death toll at 50 and no more bodies believed to be in the ruins.

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UK Police: London Bridge Attacker had Served Time for Terrorism

UK counterterrorism police on Saturday searched for clues into how a man imprisoned for terrorism offenses before his release last year managed to stab several people before being tackled by bystanders and shot dead by officers on London Bridge. Two people were killed and three wounded.

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Dutch Police Continue Hunt for Attacker Who Stabbed 3

Dutch police on Saturday continued looking for an attacker who stabbed three teens on a street in The Hague that was crowded with Black Friday shoppers.

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Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'

It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro says DiCaprio gave cash 'to set Amazon on fire'

The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro's claim he "gave money to set the Amazon on fire".

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North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'

North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test.

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Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

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What's it like to be 'cancelled'?

YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.

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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder

Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.

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Chile football season called off early amid protests

All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas

Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case

Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.

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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Abril Pérez Sagaón: Shooting sparks feminist outcry in Mexico

Abril Pérez Sagaón's husband - the ex-CEO of Amazon Mexico - is wanted for questioning after her death.

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New Ibrahimovic statue vandalised in Malmo

The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Malmo's stadium is vandalised on the day it was announced he had invested in a rival club.

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Iraq unrest: Top Shia cleric condemns Iraq protest shootings

Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has suggested lawmakers withdraw support from the government.

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Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide

The German carmaker said the move was necessary to invest in the changeover to electric cars.

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Indian vet, 27, allegedly raped and murdered in Hyderabad

The 27-year-old woman's death in the southern city of Hyderabad has angered people in India.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta suspect will not get immunity

PM Joseph Muscat says businessman Yorgen Fenech will not get immunity in exchange for information.

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Black Friday protest: French activists block Amazon warehouse

French activists threaten a "Black Day for Amazon" as they criticise its environmental impact.

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K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape

Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women.

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Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods

The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?

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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.

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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution

A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.

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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'

Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019

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

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Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack

The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.

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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review

The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.

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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building

The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.

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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving

The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.

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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved

An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.

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‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'

Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman.

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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.

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Makeup vlogger reignites Chinese domestic violence debate

He Yuhong was famous for transforming her face - and has now sparked a national conversation.

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Hong Kong protests: China warns US over Human Rights and Democracy Act

Beijing says it will take firm counter-measures if Washington continues "down the wrong path".

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Pragya Thakur: India MP sacked from panel for calling Gandhi killer 'a patriot'

Indian politician Pragya Thakur is dropped from a key defence panel after her comments.

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Facebook posts corrected under Singapore 'fake news' law

Singapore orders two Facebook users to make corrections after accusing them of "falsehoods".

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Jaskanwal stopped wearing his turban after being bullied

Struggling with his identity, Jaskanwal recently decided to start wearing it again.

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Why Australia is expecting a long and dangerous summer

Already ravaged by bushfires and drought, the nation is not forecast to experience much relief.

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Iraq creating 'crisis cells' to quell unrest

Iraq is setting up military "crisis cells" to quell ongoing civil unrest which has seen more than 300 people killed.

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Gordon Sondland: US ambassador to EU accused of sexual misconduct

Three women say Gordon Sondland made unwanted sexual contact in business settings - which he denies.

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Immunotherapy offers hope for men with prostate cancer

A small number of men were "super responders" and remained well even after the trial ended.

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Mount Erebus disaster: The plane crash that changed New Zealand

The Mount Erebus tourist plane disaster killed 257 people and would have a lasting legacy.

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The parents raising their kids on the road

Two families describe showing their children the world, while one mum-to-be explains why she hopes to follow suit.

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Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa

Rwanda's ambitious bid to tackle cervical cancer is inspiring other African countries to follow suit.

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What Trump wants from global trade

President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade.

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Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines

Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction.

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Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless

Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble.

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Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands

Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there.

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Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews

Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife.

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Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'

The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.

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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.

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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.

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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

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Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion

Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened.

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Woman survives as runaway truck flattens her car in South Africa

The truck landed on the woman's car in the city of Port Elizabeth, leaving her trapped inside.

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Black Friday: US couple charge shoppers to queue

A US couple are trying to make money out of sitting in Black Friday queues for shoppers.

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Kidney transplant given to wrong patient in New Jersey hospital

The New Jersey hospital said the transplant was intended for another patient with the same name.

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Port Neches: Huge blast at Texas chemical plant

At least two people have been injured in the explosion at the Port Neches plant, police say.

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Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety'

The herd was shown "a unique summer field simulation program" in a bid to boost milk yields.

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Taiwan born actor Godfrey Gao dies after collapsing on set

The Taiwanese-Canadian, 35, collapsed while taking part in a race on a Chinese variety show.

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Islamists sentenced to death for 2016 cafe attack

Seven Islamists are sentenced to death for an attack on a Bangladesh café where 22 people, mostly foreigners, were killed.

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Katie Price declared bankrupt at High Court

A hearing is told the TV personality and model failed to stick to a plan to repay her debts.

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Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

The announcement prompted Mexico to request an urgent meeting with US officials.

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Thai deer dead with 7kg of rubbish in stomach

Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel.

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Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam

The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families.

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Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'

The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say.

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Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years

The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies.

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The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.

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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands

A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.

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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.

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Can you charge different customers different amounts?

Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?

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Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world

Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.

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Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali

As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight.

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India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation

India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true?

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Thirteen French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali

Thousands of French troops are in the region to support the fight against Islamist militants.

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Malta Caruana murder: PM chief of staff Schembri resigns

Maltese police escalate their inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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Climate change: 'Bleak' outlook as carbon emissions gap grows

The UN says nations must "dramatically strengthen" carbon cuts to avoid dangerous climate change.

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Albania: Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Tirana

At least one person has died, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman confirmed.

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Koala seen in rescue from Australian bushfires dies

Lewis the koala drew wide attention after a woman plucked him from burning bushland using her shirt.

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Hong Kong elections: Chinese media attempt to downplay results

There has been only muted reporting of elections which saw huge wins for the pro-democracy movement.

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Malaysia grants reprieve to Australian 'love scam' drug mule

Maria Exposto says she was tricked into transporting drugs after falling for an online romance scam.

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Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say.

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Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi

Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says.

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Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal

Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation.

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Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify

A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity.

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Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale.

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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King.

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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.

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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid

Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".

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What links street protests around the world?

This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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Uruguay election too close to call, electoral court says

Conservative candidate Luis Lacalle has a narrow lead but the electoral court says it needs more time.

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Taylor Swift makes American Music Awards history

Taylor Swift is the new record holder for the most American Music Awards. She has won 29.

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Israel's deportation of Human Rights Watch activist condemned

The government terminated Omar Shakir's residency permit, saying he supported a boycott of Israel.

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Hitler items bought by Lebanese businessman to thwart neo-Nazis

Lebanese businessman Abdallah Chatila gives purchases including Hitler's hat to Israeli fundraisers.

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Dresden Green Vault robbery: Thieves break into treasure museum

It is feared that diamonds and other jewels have been stolen from a world-famous German collection.

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Sarah Hanson-Young: Australia senator wins defamation case

Australian Sarah Hanson-Young said her reputation was damaged by comments from a male opponent.

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Australia woman charged with murder after toddlers die in hot car

Temperatures at the time the two children were discovered was about 31C (88F).

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Pro-Democracy Camp Wins Big in Hong Kong Vote

 Hong Kong’s pro-democracy opposition has won a landslide victory in local elections in a clear rebuke to city leader Carrie Lam over her handling of violent protests that have divided the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.

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13 Dead in 1 of the ‘Worst’ Days of Protest in Southern Iraq

Thirteen anti-government protesters were killed Sunday by Iraqi security forces in one of the “worst” days of clashes in the country’s south, as protests swept through the oil-rich area, officials said. Demonstrators outraged by rampant government corruption and poor services burned tires and blocked main road arteries.

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COMMENTARY: Saturday people, Sunday people and the ‘Mohammadian army’

“In his tweets in Turkish and Arabic, however, Erdogan described his forces as ‘the heroes of the Mohammadian army’ – a term dating back to the Ottoman Empire,” the report continued.

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Hong Kong elections: A winner and loser in historic poll result

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Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.

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Israel hits 'dozens of Iranian and Syrian targets'

Israel's military says the strikes inside Syria were in response to rockets fired by Iranian forces.

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Heat and winds threaten to widen Australia's bushfire crisis, as massive blazes ravage the east coast.

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EU countries warned of 'lost generation' of young refugees

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Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying

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Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires

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Israel Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws.

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Harrison Dillard, the men's 100m champion at the London 1948 Olympics, dies in Cleveland at the age of 96.

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Tiffany Li's lawyer says the acquittal over her ex-boyfriend's death was not facilitated by her wealth.

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Women footballers in Spain's top division will strike this weekend in a dispute over pay, with eight games set to be affected.

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Rodney Reed had been set to die in days, but lawyers say new evidence proves he is innocent of murder.

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Former US ambassador to Ukraine tells Congress she was abruptly recalled from Kiev.

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Mon Laferte exposed her breasts and the words "In Chile they torture, rape and kill".

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Australian bushfires: Why do people start fires during fires?

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Hong Kong protests: Man dies amid clashes

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Washington teacher arrested for threatening to shoot students

The 58-year-old geometry teacher repeated the threat when questioned by police in Washington state.

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Denmark holds neo-Nazi over Jewish cemetery attack

A Nordic neo-Nazi group leader and an accomplice are accused of vandalising 84 Jewish tombstones.

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Venice floods: Italy to declare state of emergency over damage

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The fashion house's sales fell in Hong Hong while the airline said the civil unrest had hit demand.

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The top court last year ruled that keeping women out of the Sabarimala shrine was discriminatory.

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A Democrat and a Republican give their reactions after the first public Trump impeachment hearing.

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Supporters of Evo Morales clash with riot police as lawmakers vow to challenge Jeanine Áñez's rule.

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Three young West Africans stole from their families to fund a trek to Europe, now they have to face the consequences.

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Turkey has begun sending IS members to their home countries - even if they don't want them back.

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For the first time, the public heard evidence in the case to impeach US President Donald Trump.

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A pilot is in progress to see if invisible barcodes on packaging can improve recycling rates.

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A librarian in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, says a patron is hiding books with a liberal viewpoint.

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The 16-year-old climate activist will sail from the US to Madrid for the COP25 summit.

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Student protesters fought a pitched battle with police at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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Venice floods: Italian city sees highest tide in 50 years

The mayor of Venice says he will declare a state of disaster after a high tide topped 1.87m.

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Hong Kong faces more protests after clashes at university

In the city's financial district lunchtime crowds chanted slogans and a Chinese bank was attacked.

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Branson apologises for South Africa launch tweet

Sir Richard Branson apologises after his tweet is criticised for showing "so many white people".

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Xinjiang cotton sparks concern over 'forced labour' claims

Rights groups claim Xinjiang products made using forced labour may be sold to Western brands.

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In pictures: Clashes in Chile amid national strike

Protests against inequality continue, with a strike bringing much of the country to a standstill.

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Australia bushfires: Pregnant firefighter defends decision to fight fires

Fourteen weeks pregnant, Kat Robinson-Williams says she must help while Australia is "in flames".

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Australia bushfires: Fresh warnings in Queensland and New South Wales

Huge blazes continue to rage in two drought-hit states, amid warnings of a dangerous summer.

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Arctic blast: US temperatures plummet to record lows

Several places experience record-breaking low temperatures as an Arctic air mass hits the country.

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Polio in Nigeria: 'I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio'

A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart.

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Modest fashion: 'I feel confident and comfortable'

Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores.

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In pictures: Inside Iran's secretive Yarsan faith

Yarsan is of one of the Middle East's oldest faiths and has more than one million followers in Iran.

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Bolivia crisis: Jeanine Áñez declares herself interim president

Jeanine Áñez is condemned by ex-leader Evo Morales who says it is the "sneakiest" coup in history.

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Aeroflot: 'Fat cat smuggler' falls foul of Russian airline

Mikhail Galin is stripped of his air miles after sneaking his overweight cat on an Aeroflot flight.

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A refugee, a baby and the story that followed their chance meeting

When two people bumped into each other, a tale of death threats, hijack and escape emerged.

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Le Mans '66: Christian Bale and Matt Damon reveal truth behind Hollywood auditions

Christian Bale and Matt Damon on fighting for roles, as they team up in new movie Le Mans '66.

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Philippines: The boy diving for plastic

Ranniel dives into one of Manila's most polluted rivers for less than two dollars a day.

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Libya: Migrant mother's dying wish to get children to Europe

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way.

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Polish nationalists hold huge Warsaw march

Far-right groups turned out in force to mark Polish Independence Day.

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'I woke up to thousands of messages from Malaysia'

Why a Malaysian exam question thrust the spotlight on London-based paraglider Laura Melissa Williams.

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Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data

The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records.

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Israel kills Baha Abu al-Ata, top Palestinian militant in Gaza

Dozens of rockets hit Israel after Palestinian Islamic Jihad vows to avenge Baha Abu al-Ata's death.

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India train collision: Miraculous escape for passengers in Hyderabad

Hundreds of Indian passengers had a narrow escape after two trains collided in Andhra Pradesh state.

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Afghanistan announces Taliban prisoner swap to free hostages

President Ashraf Ghani says three Taliban militants will be freed for US and Australian hostages.

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Daca: Dreamers take fight with Trump to Supreme Court

The fate of hundreds of thousands of migrants who arrived in the US as children hangs in the balance.

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Australia bushfires: 'We owe you milk' say firefighters who saved man's house

They saved a New South Wales home - then apologised to the owner for taking his milk.

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'OK boomer': Abigail Disney tells those offended to 'sit down'

Abigail Disney hits out at fellow baby boomers offended by the phrase, saying they should "sit down".

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Poland reacts angrily to Netflix Nazi death camp documentary

The prime minister asks Netflix to make changes to a map shown in The Devil Next Door.

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Hong Kong protests: Schools and universities shut amid safety fears

The territory braces for another day of chaos and protests after Monday's spike in violence.

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Robert Enke: Remembering former Germany and Hannover goalkeeper, 10 years on

Robert Enke was Germany's goalkeeper, set to play in the next summer's World Cup. On 10 November 2009, he took his own life.

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Philippine drug war: Do we know how many have died?

With a new person taking over anti-drug operations, what's been the extent of the killings in the Philippines?

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Jimmy Carter in hospital for brain procedure

The US ex-president, 95, is said to be resting comfortably ahead of the procedure at an Atlanta clinic.

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What US coal country makes of Trump impeachment

The view from Americans celebrating Veterans Day in West Virginia, which backed Trump in 2016.

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'I was detained for speaking Spanish in the US'

Ana Suda and a friend were stopped by police in Montana for speaking the language.

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The company decoding African DNA to help fight diseases

Nigeria-based 54gene wants to help scientists to better diagnose and treat illnesses affecting black Africans.

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Sweden's 100 explosions this year: What's going on?

Swedish police are dealing with unprecedented levels of attacks, in city centres and suburbs.

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Hillary Clinton: 'Shameful' not to publish Russia report

A report on possible Russian interference in the UK should come out, says the former US politician.

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Why being kind could help you live longer

A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world.

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Paris tour shows how black people helped to shape France

Resistance fighters and anti-colonial writers - a Paris tour celebrates an alternative French history.

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PMC Bank: Indian customers protest after fraud investigation launched

Nearly a million Indians are left without full access to their bank accounts as police investigate alleged fraud.

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Clinton: 'Every UK voter deserves to see Russia report'

Hillary Clinton says she's "dumbfounded" that a report on Russian influence in the UK has not been released.

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Russian historian found with body parts accused of murder

Napoleon expert Oleg Sokolov admits in court he shot his girlfriend in his St Petersburg flat.

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Viral video deepfakes celebrities

BBC Click talks with US comedian Jim Meskimen on his viral deepfake video.

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Infamous 'Can Opener' bridge

North Carolina's 'Can Opener' bridge was notorious for cutting the tops off lorries, but now has a new profile.

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Bird of the Year: Rare anti-social penguin wins New Zealand poll

The rare hoiho becomes the first penguin to take the title, after two weeks of "memes and trash-talk".

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Spanish elections: How the far-right Vox party found its footing

Santiago Abascal's party has become the third force in parliament, gaining 52 seats in the election.

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Rohingya crisis: The Gambia accuses Myanmar of genocide at top UN court

The west African nation accuses Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority at top UN court.

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Bolivia crisis: Power vacuum follows Morales' resignation

Tension is running high with reports of looting and vandalism following Evo Morales' resignation.

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Hong Kong protester's shooting by policeman livestreamed on Facebook

A Hong Kong news outlet livestreamed the moment a policeman shot a protester during a demonstration.

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James Le Mesurier: White Helmets backer discovered dead in Turkey

The body of ex-British Army officer James Le Mesurier is found near his office in Istanbul.

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Nadal, Djokovic and Federer on rivalry and friendship on ATP tennis tour

The sporting stars spoke to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent about what life is like being the top three male tennis players

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British Steel to be rescued by Chinese firm in £70m deal

The deal with Jingye Group could potentially safeguard 4,000 jobs in the UK.

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Is climate change to blame for Australia's bushfires?

Politicians have been criticised for skirting questions on whether climate change is worsening a crisis.

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Climate change: Airlines accused of hypocrisy over 'fuel-tankering'

A British Airways insider says the industry deliberately fills planes with extra fuel to save costs.

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Nikki Haley: 'Impeachment is like death penalty for public officials'

The US's former UN envoy criticises impeachment proceedings against Trump in an interview with CBS.

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Evo Morales: Bolivia's president resigns amid election protests

In a televised address, Evo Morales said he would resign as president after a disputed re-election.

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Kenya census: Why counting people can be controversial

Kenya has released census population figures - but not everyone is happy to stand up and be counted.

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Hong Kong policeman shoots protester during roadblock

The officer then fired two more rounds, although it's not clear whether they hit anyone.

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Nikki Haley: Top aides 'told ex-UN envoy to undermine Trump'

She makes the allegation in a new book about her time as the US ambassador to the UN.

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The reigning queen of American reality TV

How Lisa Vanderpump juggles being a TV star with running a multimillion dollar business empire.

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The Iranian opposition fighters who mustn't think about sex

Some ex-members of the 'cult-like' MEK have quit - and are now stranded in Albania.

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Durwood Zaelke: How your air conditioning could help to save the planet

The man behind one of the most successful climate treaties ever thinks he has a way to cool the Earth.

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Tabata Amaral: Congresswoman dubbed 'Brazil's AOC'

A video of her grilling the education minister went viral, but Tabata Amaral has a bigger war to wage.

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Crystal Chigbu: The mum making prosthetic limbs for Nigerian children

Crystal Chigbu was inspired to help children in need after her daughter's leg was amputated.

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Apple's 'sexist' credit card investigated by US regulator

Goldman Sachs bank, which operates Apple Card, discriminates between men and women, it is claimed.

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Kem Sokha: Cambodian opposition leader freed from house arrest

Kem Sokha, who is still banned from politics, had been locked up in jail or house arrest since 2017.

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Jordan ends border enclaves land lease for Israeli farmers

King Abdullah's decision not to extend the lease is seen as a sign of worsening ties with Israel.

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Bolivia's Morales calls for fresh vote after audit

International monitors have called the result of last month's election to be annulled.

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Australia bushfires: Sydney facing 'catastrophic' threat

More than 100 blazes continue to burn and at least three people have been killed.

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Iran oil: New field with 53bn barrels found - Rouhani

President Rouhani says the field would increase the country's proven reserves by about a third.

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Outrage as Sri Lanka president pardons Swedish teen's killer

Outgoing President Maithripala Sirisena frees the death row prisoner, who is from a wealthy family.

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Roger DaSilva's rediscovered archive reveals 1950s Senegal chic

Celebrities, presidents and partygoers are all part of his rich archive unseen by the public until now.

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Russia professor arrested after woman's arms found in bag

Napoleon expert Oleg Sokolov was pulled from a river as he tried to dispose of body parts.

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Australian boxer dies after training session

Tributes are paid to Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie who has died aged 27 after a training session.

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KSI beats Logan Paul in huge internet spectacle

British Youtuber KSI beats Logan Paul on a split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Spanish election: Polls to open for fourth vote in four years

It comes just seven months after the last general election in the politically gridlocked country.

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Messi hat-trick sends Barcelona top of La Liga

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick, including two sublime free-kicks, as champions Barcelona return to winning ways against Celta Vigo in La Liga.

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Bolivia protests: Ruling party urges support for Evo Morales

It called on supporters to defend Evo Morales, after police officers joined protests over elections.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito: Festival celebrates enthronement

Tens of thousands of people gather in Tokyo to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.

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Gordon Sondland: Trump’s man in Brussels in eye of the storm

Why EU diplomats are puzzled by US Ambassador Gordon Sondland and his special role in Ukraine.

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Pakistan pollution: Teens court fight to save Lahore from toxic air

Three students launch a bid to tackle Pakistan's government head-on in the fight against pollution.

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How Cuban art fed Africa's liberation struggles

The Cold War propaganda posters which shows the support Fidel Castro gave to those fighting imperialism.

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Could the world cope if GPS stopped working?

Despite widespread reliance on the system, there is no universal plan to deal with GPS disruption.

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Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis climbs Ethiopian mountain

Alex, who lost all four of his limbs six years ago, climbed Ras Dashen using a specially-adapted buggy.

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Five moments that define Sesame Street's first 50 years

From puppets in Congress to play-based learning in war zones, here are some of the biggest milestones.

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Fireworks mark fall of Berlin Wall 30 years ago

The display marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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'I want to help people feel they're worth something'

A training course in Washington DC teaches disabled people to become paid carers for others who are disabled too.

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Brazilian ex-President Lula gives speech after prison release

Thousands of supporters gather to see the former leader after his release from prison.

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French student sets himself on fire over financial problems

The 22-year-old posted on Facebook that he was having financial difficulties.

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Omoyele Sowore: Anger over detention of Nigerian journalist

The Nigerian state security service claims that nobody has come to collect Omoyele Sowore on bail.

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Berlin Wall anniversary: Merkel warns democracy is not 'self-evident'

She also warns democracy is not 'self-evident', on the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall.

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Bolivian police join protests against President Morales

Bolivia has been rocked by weeks of protests over the disputed re-election of President Evo Morales.

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YouTubers look forward to KSI v Logan Paul 2

Watch YouTubers Joe Weller, Chunkz and Sidemen preview KSI v Logan Paul 2 before their showdown in Los Angeles on Sunday morning.

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North Korea 'facing poor harvest' amid food shortages

A monitoring group says satellite images show reduced crop production in the country's main harvest.

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Killer claims his life sentence is served because he briefly died

He argued he should be free because his heart briefly stopped, but Iowa judges are not convinced.

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