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

Hong Kong is celebrating historic district council election results including pro-democracy wins.

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Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout

Major wins for pro-democracy candidates in local elections put new pressure on Hong Kong's government.

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Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut

Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release.

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HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'

After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children.

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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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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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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

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

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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

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China's secret 'brainwashing' camps

Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished.

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Queen Hind cargo ship carrying 14,000 sheep overturns off Romania

An operation to rescue the animals is under way after the ship capsized off Romania's port of Midia.

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Michael Bloomberg joins 2020 US presidential race

The former mayor of New York announces his candidacy, saying that "the stakes could not be higher".

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Dutch doctor dies after contracting Lassa fever in Sierra Leone

The doctor got the viral haemorrhagic illness in Sierra Leone, and was flown home for treatment.

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Philippines: President Duterte's fierce rival stripped of 'drug czar' post

A critic of the president's war on drugs, Vice-President Leni Robredo was only appointed this month.

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K-Pop artist Goo Hara found dead at home aged 28

Police say the cause of death of the former member of K-Pop girl band Kara is under investigation.

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Farm troubles raise risk for Trump in trade talks

The US-China trade war has taken its toll on farmers and bankruptcies are on the rise.

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Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons during Japan visit

Pope Francis also says the possession of nuclear weapons is "not the answer" for global peace.

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Iraq protests: Security forces open fire on protesters

At least four people have been killed in southern Iraq as anti-government protests continue.

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Cybertruck: Tesla truck gets 150,00 orders after launch hiccup

Elon Musk boasts of high demand despite the truck's windows shattering during its launch.

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DR Congo plane carrying 17 people crashes into town

Officials say there have been casualties, but have not given details.

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Iraq protests: 'We are running a marathon for peace'

A group of young people in Baghdad found a different way to protest against the government.

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Flip Schulke: Photographer who links US civil rights movement to Berlin Wall

Flip Schulke photographed America's civil rights movement, and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Gang Starr: The bizarre story behind their final album

How a posthumous album from one of hip-hop's most influential duos was held to "ransom".

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Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime

The story of a French dancer who wound up with pro-Nazi collaborators in a German castle.

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Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?

Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images.

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The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ

Many who refused were tortured, forced into boiling hot springs or suspended upside down in excrement.

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Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’

People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many.

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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.

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'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'

Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.

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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

Hundreds stormed the football field, urging the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital

The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said.

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The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form

The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana.

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Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.

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Man found dead in apartment 'died three years ago'

The US Navy veteran lived alone in Dallas, but his family say they had reported him missing.

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Pence on Surprise Iraq Trip to Reassure Allies And Greet Troops

Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Saturday in the highest-level American trip since President Donald Trump ordered a pullback of U.S. forces in Syria two months ago.

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Femicide: Big rallies across France to condemn domestic violence

At least 115 women are believed to have been killed this year by their partners in France.

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Egypt animal mummies showcased at Saqqara near Cairo

The mummies, including cats, crocodiles, cobras, were found at the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.

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Claudia Ruf: German police start DNA testing hundreds over murder

Investigators hoping to solve the cold case of Claudia Ruf, 11, start DNA tests on hundreds of men.

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Lebanon protest: Expats return for Independence Day demonstration

Demonstrators against corruption and the ruling elite on Independence Day were joined by Lebanese people from around the world.

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Hong Kong protesters hope poll will send message to China

Pro-democracy groups in the territory are urging people not to disrupt Sunday's local elections.

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Malaysia's last known Sumatran rhino dies

The species is now extinct in Malaysia, with fewer than 100 animals believed to exist elsewhere.

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Samoa measles outbreak worsens with death toll reaching 22

Close to 2,000 people are infected in the Pacific nation, which has declared a state of emergency.

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Kenya landslide: At least 24 killed after heavy rains

At least 24 people are feared dead after heavy rain sparks deadly landslides in western Kenya.

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'Chinese spy' seeking asylum in Australia - reports

Wang "William" Liqiang claims to have information on operations in Hong Kong and Taiwan, reports say.

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Democratic Republic of Congo to inaugurate national museum

A new museum, funded by South Korea, may pave the way to the repatriation of items taken during colonisation.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Released records reveal Pompeo-Giuliani contacts

Records are said to show a "paper trail" to a smear campaign against the ex-US ambassador to Ukraine.

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South Korea to continue intelligence-sharing pact with Japan

Seoul announces a last-minute decision to renew the accord, threatened by a long-running dispute.

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Colombia protests: Curfew covers all Bogotá amid fresh protests

Tear gas is used to disperse protesters marching against the government of President Iván Duque.

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Should workers be allowed to nap at work?

The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider.

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The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize

Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.

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Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band

For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it.

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Australia bushfires: Which animals typically fare best and worst?

As Australian forests burn, some species are better equipped to survive danger and habitat loss.

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Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage

The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them.

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What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered

How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle?

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Week in Pictures: 16-22 November 2019

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

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Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death

The BBC has heard testimony that the teachings of spiritual influencer Teal Swan may have contributed to the suicides of at least two of her followers.

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US domestic abuse victim pretends to order pizza to alert 911

She managed to call 911 without alerting the alleged attacker, using a long-rumoured tactic.

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Putin vows to perfect mystery rocket after engine mishap

The Russian president meets widows of engineers killed in a nuclear rocket engine blast.

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Scooter Braun breaks his silence on Taylor Swift 'feud'

"I think people need have a conversation," says the music mogul, who owns Swift's first six albums.

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US Calls for Iran Crackdown Videos, Internet Slowly Returns

As the internet was slowly being revived across Iran on Friday after a dayslong, government-imposed shutdown amid demonstrations, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for Iranians to send the U.S. videos “documenting the regime’s crackdown” on protesters.

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‘They Came to Kill Him’: Evangelist Dies After Being Stabbed in the Heart on Streets of Turkey

A Christian evangelist has been murdered in southeast Turkey. Korean ministry worker Jinwook Kim was stabbed to death in the city of Diyarbakir on November 19.

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Elon Musk's new Tesla Cybertruck smashed during demo

During a demo for the new Tesla 'Cybertruck', Elon Musk had an embarrassing moment.

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Chaayos cafe: Indian cafe's facial recognition use sparks anger

Experts are worried about private companies using the technology in the absence of privacy laws.

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Victoria's Secret cancels fashion show amid ratings drop

Television audiences for the show have slumped and the brand said its marketing needs to "evolve".

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Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity

Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills.

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Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive

Scientists infected mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to make it harder for them to spread disease.

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Grace Millane murder: 'Verdict of murder welcomed by family'

A man has been found guilty of strangling British backpacker Grace Millane.

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel PM defiant in face of 'coup'

The prime minister has been charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control

A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius.

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Dubai Air Show: The challenges for us all in flying green

Sustainable, renewable and green: environmental goals the aviation industry is now grappling with.

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This week's impeachment news in three minutes

Congress heard explosive testimonies in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry.

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Serbia accuses Russia of spy plot after video leak

A video shows a meeting between a retired Serbian officer and a Russian intelligence official.

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Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women

Pakistan's Arts Council backtracks after it's derided for inviting a men-only panel on feminism.

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Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body

The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills.

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Dora Maar: Picasso's lover comes out from his shadow

Her fame came as Picasso's lover but an exhibition shows Dora Maar was talented in her own right.

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Africa's top shots: 15-21 November 2019

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

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Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya

'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia.

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Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder

Can the true crime trend bring an end to one of the Netherlands’ most mysterious murders?

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Russians under threat over video about gay man

A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality.

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Australia fires: Sea of fire races across field near Adelaide

Bushfires have hit areas near Adelaide and created a smoky haze blanketing the city.

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Boy, 12, is youngest person convicted in Hong Kong protests

The child was arrested on his way to school the day after a protest in October.

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Radar finds 145 graves buried under Florida school

Nearly all the people buried at the mid-20th Century paupers' cemetery were African Americans.

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Delhi pollution: The bar selling oxygen to choking city

Pollution is at dangerous levels in the Indian capital and one bar is selling fresh air - at a price.

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Ukraine accuses Russia of returning ships 'stripped of toilets'

Ukraine's navy accuses Moscow of removing weapons and equipment from vessels seized in the Black Sea.

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SpaceX Starship prototype blows its top

The US company's new rocket prototype experiences a major failure during pressurisation testing.

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China could 'turn off power' in the Philippines, senate hears

The revelation has led to concern in the country, which has a territorial dispute with China.

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US federal executions halted over 'potentially unlawful' method

The ruling temporarily blocks the policy resumed by Attorney General William Barr in July.

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Australia pollution: How bad are bushfires for health?

Air quality has exceeded hazardous levels in Australia's largest city, and the fires are far from over.

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Jussie Smollett suing Chicago for malicious prosecution

The Empire actor claims he's been caused "humiliation and extreme distress" by the city.

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Coldplay 'not touring' until concerts are 'environmentally beneficial'

The band won't go on a world tour until they can make their concerts "environmentally beneficial".

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Grace Millane trial: Accused 'eroticised' backpacker's death

Jurors in the trial of the man accused of killing Grace Millane hear closing arguments from lawyers.

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A third of tropical African plants face extinction

An assessment shows rapid loss of trees, shrubs and herbs in countries such as Ethiopia and Tanzania.

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The garlic farmers who love President Trump

American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports.

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Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem

The Indian Ocean archipelago suffers from the highest rate of heroin abuse in the world, but policy makers are hopeful that rehabilitation will curb addiction.

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Bougainville: Will it become the world's next country?

Bougainville has gone through colonialism and a separatist war. Will it vote to become independent?

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Bolivia crisis: New elections proposed as violence rages

Interim leader Jeanine Áñez asks Congress to approve new elections as violence engulfs the country.

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Syria conflict: Who benefits from its oil?

The US is at the centre of an international row over claims to a slice of Syria's oil revenues.

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Russian domestic violence: Women fight back

Two years ago Russia passed a law reducing sentences for domestic violence. There is now a movement pushing back.

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The people with voices that tech needs to recognise

Project Understood aims to improve voice recognition software for users with Down's syndrome.

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Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania

Three men die in little over a month in Romania, home to Europe's biggest brown bear population.

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'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive'

A film shot by a father and son, while in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, is shown at human rights film festivals in Europe.

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Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic

Tenia Lestari leads a network of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the coral reefs and recycle what they find.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Gordon Sondland due to testify

Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the EU, is at the centre of allegations against President Trump.

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Son of former German President Richard von Weizsäcker stabbed to death

His father, the late Richard von Weizsäcker, was president during the reunification of Germany.

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Vegan sues Burger King for cooking Impossible Whopper on meat grill

An Impossible Foods spokeswoman says vegans should ask for the burger to be cooked in a microwave.

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Dubai Air Show: Emirates boss says he took too long to accept climate crisis

Emirates' president Sir Tim Clark says climate change activists helped airlines focus on the need to act.

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Thanathorn: Thai opposition leader disqualified as MP

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, whose upstart party shook up Thai politics, broke electoral laws, court rules.

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Malta businessman Yorgen Fenech arrested on yacht

Malta's PM on Tuesday stepped up the probe into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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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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Behind the barricades at HK siege university

A look inside Hong Kong's Polytechnic University, the site of a fiery battleground in recent days.

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Ethiopia referendum: Sidama poll could test Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

A referendum on the creation of a new region will see if ethnic rivalries can be solved at the ballot box.

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I won the lottery at 22, here's what happened next

It's 25 years since the first ever National Lottery - we speak to someone who's won it.

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Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65

Experts say health and life expectancy gains mean it is time to rethink how we measure and define being elderly.

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Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China

The man, detained in August, says he was blindfolded and beaten for his part in Hong Kong's protests.

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Trump impeachment: Witness comes under attack

Republicans questioned the integrity of White House official Lt Col Vindman during the hearing.

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Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia

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

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Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Images from inside as siege nears end

The campus siege has been one of the most dramatic confrontations in the wider protest movement.

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Edward Gallagher: Sailor cleared by Trump could be ousted from Seals

Edward Gallagher was acquitted of war crimes and was pardoned by Donald Trump last week.

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Three tips to win an election debate

US Democrat candidates face each other in a TV debate on Wednesday, but what's the secret to success?

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Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France during hunt in the area

A 29-year-old woman is found dead from dog bites after a hunt by hounds in northern France.

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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.

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How to buy an Instagram following

The growing marketplace for buying fake followers on the social media site.

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Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere

Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home.

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive

The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced.

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The women removing landmines in Afghanistan

Fatima and Fiza are part of the first all-female team helping to make Bamiyan province mine free.

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Sweden drops Assange rape investigation

Swedish prosecutors drop rape inquiry into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently in custody in the UK

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EXCLUSIVE: Christian Aid Workers Come Under Live Fire in Syria

Despite a ceasefire, Turkish drones continue to target civilians and aid workers, killing dozens in the past few weeks.

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EU countries warned of 'lost generation' of young refugees

Asylum procedures and housing must be improved for those aged 16 to 24, the EU's rights agency says.

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Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying

Millions of phone users are being followed this week but critics fear it is a step closer to spying.

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New hope for one of world's most endangered reptiles

The discovery of baby crocodiles in a river in Nepal is raising hopes for the future of the gharial.

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Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires

People in Sydney woke up to a city shrouded in smoke on Tuesday, as bushfires rage across the region.

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US state department official quits amid 'inflated CV' claims

But Mina Chang denies US media claims that she faked a university degree and a Time magazine cover.

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US and Australian hostage freed in Taliban prisoner swap

The men were released on Tuesday as three high-ranking Taliban prisoners arrived in Qatar, sources say.

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Was Taylor Swift really banned from playing her hits?

Taylor's label can't stop her performing her own songs. The problem comes when she puts them online.

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US settlement move endorses 'law of jungle' - Palestinians

Palestinians condemn the US for saying Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank are not illegal.

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Taylor Swift is allowed to play her music at the AMAs after all

The row involves the singer, her former record label and some big name politicians.

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Jeffery Epstein 'wielded great villainous power'

A woman has come forward to accuse the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing her as a 15-year-old.

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Nawaz Sharif: Ex-PM leaves Pakistan for medical treatment

Imran Khan's government was reluctant to release Sharif, but a court ruled in the ex-PM's favour.

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New Jeffrey Epstein accuser calls on Prince Andrew to talk

Woman identified as "Jane Doe 15" accuses Jeffrey Epstein of abusing her as a 15-year-old.

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Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking

Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet.

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Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis

Meet the Hongkongers, mainlanders and families being torn apart by the fight for Hong Kong's identity.

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Attenborough: World 'changing habits' on plastic

The world is starting to tackle the threat of plastic waste, according to Sir David Attenborough.

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Eliud Kipchoge: The man, the methods & controversies behind 'moon-landing moment'

Eliud Kipchoge made history in October by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Here's how he did it.

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Myanmar Rohingya: Will Omar get justice for his murdered family?

Three legal developments offer hope to those who say Myanmar's Rohingya were victims of genocide.

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World Toilet Day: The lives of Indian sanitation workers

Photographs of the working lives of sanitation workers in India.

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Golden State Warriors' Chase Center: Behind-the-scenes

Radio 1 Newsbeat give you a AAA pass at Golden State Warriors' new home.

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Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft

Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin.

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LGBT refugees: Life in Kenya after fleeing Uganda

Mbazira Moses and his friends are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing anti-gay discrimination.

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Iran protests: At least 12 killed at unrest over petrol price rise

The government says the situation is "calmer" as reports suggest the death toll is much higher.

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'I spend 250 days a year away from home'

Federico González runs the Radisson Hotel Group, and refuses to name his favourite place to stay.

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Catapults, Bombs and Arrows: Hong Kong Protestors Fight Back as Crackdown Escalates

For days, protesters had barricaded a campus to keep police from getting in. Now, cornered by authorities, they're trying to get out.

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Impeachment: Trump will 'strongly consider' testifying

The US president says he likes "the idea" of testifying in the impeachment inquiry into his conduct.

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Sinterklaas: Dutch protests over Black Pete festivalgoers

Anti-racism campaigners protest in cities across the Netherlands over the use of black face paint.

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Joker becomes first R-rated film to make $1bn at global box office

The origin tale, starring Joaquin Phoenix, reached the landmark despite not being released in China.

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Bronte Parsonage Museum to bring Charlotte's rare book home after auction

A book by 14-year-old Charlotte Bronte will go back to their former home after a fundraising campaign.

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Airbus wins $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft

Airlines Emirates and Air Arabia announce $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show.

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Chile protests: President Piñera condemns police 'abuses'

President Piñera has acknowledged that police used "excessive force" when cracking down on protests.

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Teenage girl dies in French bridge collapse horror

Others are feared missing after the fall of a suspension bridge spanning the River Tarn in the so-west.

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The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school

The Indian girl was enrolled in school after a photo of her peeking into a classroom sparked outcry.

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Israel-Gaza clash: Why Hamas chose restraint

Unusually, Gaza's rulers stayed out of the recent fighting, but the next time might be different.

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France returns Omar Tall's sword to Senegal

It belonged to 19th Century leader Omar Saidou Tall who fought French imperial forces in Senegal.

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Children fish WW2 ammunition from pond with magnet in Germany

The three children in eastern Germany were not hurt and alerted police about their find.

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Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Police fire tear gas on protesters leaving site

Protesters leaving the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong were met with tear gas and rubber bullets.

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Bolivia crisis: Food and fuel shortages as death toll mounts

The interim government says it has flown supplies into La Paz to avoid protesters' road blocks.

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Hong Kong protests: Police surround campus after night of violence

After a fiery overnight stand-off, some protesters tried to leave - but were met with tear gas.

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Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarks

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

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The fight to get citizenship for descendants of German Jews

A UK lawyer says Germany is violating its constitution by denying citizenship to some descendants of Nazi victims.

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Letter from Africa: The great train safari from Tanzania to Zambia

Taking the Tazara line, built in the 1970s by the Chinese, is like travelling in a bygone era.

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Ever tried revenge honey? It tastes good

Justin Rowlatt is attacked by bees in Ethiopia's Tigray province, where vast tracts of land have been regreened.

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'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'

Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.

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Climate defenders: The woman helping coal miners to save the planet

Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods for coal miners and therefore help protect our climate.

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Hong Kong protests: Police tear gas met with petrol bombs

Fresh clashes between protesters and the security forces erupted in Hong Kong. Tear gas and water cannon were met with petrol bombs, bricks and other improvised weapons.

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Panorama Investigation: War crimes scandal exposed

British Special Forces have been accused of covering up the killings of four young Afghans in 2012.

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Trump defends Biden over North Korea's 'rabid dog' jibe

In a surprising tweet, Donald Trump suggests North Korea's rant against Joe Biden went too far.

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Venice floods: Further warnings of high tides

Large parts of the centre of the Italian city have been hit by exceptionally high tides for the third time in a week.

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Artist will.i.am accuses Qantas flight attendant of racism

The US musician was met by police at Sydney airport after a disagreement with a flight attendant.

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Australian politicians banned from China 'will not repent' for criticism

Andrew Hastie and James Paterson have refused to "repent" for their criticism of the country.

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US election 2020: Democrats respond to Obama's warning

Some call for party unity while others defend their policies as Barack Obama's remarks fuel debate.

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Sri Lanka election: Unity hard to achieve in divided country

Minorities fearful as controversial ex-defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is elected president.

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'Yes, It Was a Miracle': Pocket Bible Stops Bullet From Striking Police Officer in the Chest

A Bolivian police officer has praised God for sparing his life after his pocket Bible stopped a bullet from entering his chest.

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Iran Supreme Leader Warns ‘Thugs’ Amid Gas Price Protests

Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday backed the government’s decision to raise gasoline prices and called angry protesters who have been setting fire to public property over the hike “thugs,” signaling a potential crackdown on the demonstrations.

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Hong Kong protests: Police officer wounded in leg by arrow

Police and anti-government protesters are involved in renewed clashes near a university campus.

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Trump's health 'very good' after unscheduled physical exam

The White House dismissed concerns about the exam's timing, saying he "remains healthy".

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Iran petrol price hike: Supreme Leader condemns 'hooligan' protesters

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed "hooligans" and counter-revolutionaries for days of violent protests.

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Saudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn

The Saudi Arabian state oil firm says 1.5% of its shares will be put up for sale.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's powerful new president

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a controversial figure in Sri Lanka credited for ending the prolonged civil war.

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Sri Lanka election: Ex-defence chief Rajapaksa set to win vote

Sri Lanka's former wartime defence chief, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, declares victory in the race.

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Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana

The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate.

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Robyn Crawford opens up about Whitney Houston

"It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC.

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American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump

The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action.

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How do you fight extreme wildfires?

They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them.

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Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix

Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success.

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Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.

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Igbo community in Liverpool: 'Like a home from home'

Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre.

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Harrison Dillard: Former Olympic 100m and 110m hurdles champion dies aged 96

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

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US election 2020: Obama issues warning to 'revolutionary' Democrats

"The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system," Mr Obama warns.

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Czech anti-government protesters mark anniversary of revolution

Czech police estimate that about 200,000 people were at the anti-government demonstration.

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Prince Andrew interview: Jeffrey Epstein stay was 'wrong thing to do'

The Duke of York says at the time he felt it was "honourable" to stay at the convicted sex offender's home.

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Hong Kong protests: Chinese soldiers clean up streets

Chinese soldiers in Hong Kong have left their barracks to help dismantle barricades built by protesters.

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Bolivia’s Growing Crisis Turns Deadly as 5 Killed in Clash

Bolivia’s political crisis turned deadly after security forces opened fire on supporters of Evo Morales in a central town, killing at least five people, injuring dozens and threatening the interim government’s efforts to restore stability following the resignation of the former president in an election dispute.

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Heiress Tiffany Li found not guilty of murdering ex-boyfriend

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

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Women's football: Spain's top players to strike this weekend

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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Children trying to spell tricky Spanish words

More than 41 million people speak Spanish in the US. These youngsters explain why - and spell a few words.

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Iran petrol price hike: Protests erupt over surprise rationing

People react after a surprise government announcement to ration fuel and increase its price.

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Warren Smith's home was destroyed in recent bushfires in Australia

Warren Smith's house was among 250 that were lost in Australia's bushfires this month.

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Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'asked for probe in Ukraine with envoy'

A US diplomatic aide says he overheard an envoy's phone call with the president in July.

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Sri Lanka votes for president in shadow of Easter Sunday attack

Terror fears could see the defence chief who oversaw the defeat of Tamil rebels voted into power.

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In pictures: Havana celebrates 500 years of foundation

As Cuba's capital celebrates 500 years, we explore the history behind some of its famous buildings.

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Rodney Reed: Texas court halts execution in high-profile case

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

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Dubai Air Show: Aerospace industry meets for deals and displays

About 1,300 exhibitors are expected at the biggest aerospace and defence event of the year.

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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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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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Paris tour shows how black people helped shape France

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

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Gilets Jaunes: Anger of yellow vests still grips France a year on

France has had a year of yellow vest (gilets jaunes) protests, but some of their energy has gone.

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Velvet Revolution: Prague's ghosts of communism

Three memorable locations in the Czech capital symbolise the Communist regime and its downfall.

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How the Irish sport of hurling came to the US

Ahead of a big game, what is this ancient Irish sport that's finding new popularity in America?

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Trump's live-tweets attacking Yovanovitch interrupt hearing

The former Ukraine ambassador responds to President Trump's Twitter attacks while she testifies to Congress.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: President tweets furious attack on envoy

The president criticised the former US envoy to Ukraine in the middle of her impeachment testimony.

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Shocking Sex Ed Videos Indoctrinate Young Children With Drag Queens and Explicit Sex Advice

Excerpts from a series of disturbing sex and gender education videos have been shared online, prompting widespread outrage.

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'This Has Got to Stop. It's Evil': Turkish Military Using Drones to Attack Civilians, Ambulances in Northern Syria

While the Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of most US troops in Syria, some will remain to secure the country's eastern oil fields from ISIS. The Turkish military is taking advantage of the situation with devastating consequences for the civilians in that area. 

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Former US ambassador to Ukraine says removal helped 'shady interests'

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

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Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'appalling' attack on official in UK

Hong Kong's Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng was surrounded by protesters in London.

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Netflix to amend Devil Next Door series after Poland complaint

The decision comes after Poland's prime minister complained of "inaccurate" maps of Nazi death camps.

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Flooded Venice battles with new tidal surge

The Italian canal city's main square, waterbuses and schools are closed as the water rises again.

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Russians pardoned in Lithuania paving way for spy swap

Lithuania's decision means the pair could be exchanged for a Norwegian and two Lithuanians in Russia.

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SA post office rapist and murderer given life

The killing of student Uyinene Mrwetyana sparked protests about high levels of gender violence.

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Bolivia crisis: Morales 'should be prosecuted' upon return

Interim Pesident Jeanine Áñez says exiled leader Evo Morales should face prosecution if he returns home.

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Ultra-long haul flight non-stop from London to Sydney

BBC's Luke Jones was on-board the 19 and a half hour flight from London to Sydney.

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Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests

Months of anti-government protests have taken their toll on the territory's economy.

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire strained by rockets and air strikes

Both sides warn they are prepared to retaliate a day after a fragile truce halts a violent flare-up.

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Chile singer exposes breasts in protest at Latin Grammys

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

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China's mega-dump already full - 25 years early

China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem.

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Taylor Swift says AMA performance in doubt amid music feud

The singer claims music bosses Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta won't let her perform her old songs.

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Watching impeachment hearing in Trump country

The TV cameras were rolling on the impeachment hearings - how did it go down in the Trump heartlands?

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The £7,500 dress that does not exist

Fashion collections that only exist in digital form are being sold, as the fashion industry learns from computer games.

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Kenya's ugali scare: How safe is your maize flour?

Well-known brands of maize flour have been banned after a warning they could be poisonous to humans.

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Africa's top shots: 8-14 November 2019

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

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The hacking threat to India's digital economy dream

Many fear for the security of critical online infrastructure, but the real issue is closer to home.

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Australian bushfires: Why do people start fires during fires?

As fires takes hold across vast areas of Australia, some people set out to make the problem worse.

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Hong Kong protests: Man dies amid clashes

The man is said to have been hit by a brick during clashes between pro- and anti-government groups.

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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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Manus Island refugee author Behrouz Boochani arrives in New Zealand

Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years, after trying to claim asylum in Australia.

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Venice floods: Italy to declare state of emergency over damage

The damage from the 1.87m (6ft) high waters is a "blow to the heart of our country", PM Conte says.

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Hong Kong protests hit Burberry and Cathay Pacific

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

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Complementary cancer therapies 'do more harm than good'

Garlic and ginger pills can delay the healing of skin wounds when breast cancer spreads, expert says.

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Google is latest tech giant to reveal banking plan

Tech companies are increasingly wading into finance, raising regulatory questions.

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Venice floods: The tourist landmarks hit

Over 80% of the city has been left underwater, leading the mayor to declare a state of emergency.

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Sabarimala temple: India court to review ruling on women's entry

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

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Israel-Gaza 'ceasefire begins' after two days of fighting

Israel is yet to confirm the reported truce, which is said to have come into effect early on Thursday.

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Duterte's health: 'Work from home' raises questions in Philippines

The Philippine president is famous for his strongman persona - but is he well enough to continue?

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Australia bushfires: Death toll rises as communities remain on alert

A fourth person has died in a week of emergencies that are now threatening east and west coasts.

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Trump impeachment hearing: A Democrat and a Republican react

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

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Bolivia crisis: Clashes as Morales supporters oppose interim rule

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

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Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails

Two snail farms in the US are now allowing top restaurants to switch from canned to fresh supplies.

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Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors star & his unconventional path from Cameroon to NBA

Pascal Siakam might have been a priest. Or a footballer. The path that led him to the NBA is not what you would call conventional.

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Switzerland's plan to stop stockpiling coffee proves hard to swallow

Why the government's move to stop stockpiling 15,000 tonnes of coffee led to a public outcry.

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‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’

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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Islamic State: What happens to those expelled by Turkey?

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

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Public impeachment hearings: what did we learn?

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

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Venice floods: Italian city under water following record high tide

The waters in Venice peaked at 1.87m (6ft) flooding many of Venice's famous landmarks.

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Cows swept away by Hurricane Dorian found alive in North Carolina

Officials believe the three cows washed up on the Outer Banks after swimming for up to five miles.

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Could 'invisible barcodes' revolutionise recycling?

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

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Idaho library user 'hides books criticising Trump'

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

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Saudi Arabia apologises for video labelling feminism as extremism

The video, published on Twitter, also labelled homosexuality and atheism as dangerous ideas.

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Trump impeachment: How Ukraine story unfolded

It's a complicated story - here's how Trump got into deeper and deeper trouble over Ukraine.

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Trump impeachment: Who's who in Ukraine story?

It's the story that kickstarted impeachment moves against Donald Trump. But who are the main players?

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Greta Thunberg to sail to Spain climate summit with YouTubers

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

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Hong Kong protests: Students fight police with petrol bombs, bows and arrows

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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