Iran launches missile strikes at Syria over Ahvaz attack

The Revolutionary Guards say they have fired missiles in response to a deadly attack in Iran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45702890

Zere got death threats for singing in her bra in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz singer Zere has received death threats in response to a music video in the patriarchal state.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45686715

Nafta: US and Canada reach new trade deal

Nafta governs more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45702609

Catalan referendum: One year on

A year ago an illegal referendum took place in Spain's Catalonia region - what was achieved?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45702520

Brett Kavanaugh: White House denies limiting FBI inquiry

US media has suggested an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations is being restricted.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45701994

IPCC: Climate scientists consider 'life changing' report

Scientists meet in Korea to discuss a report aimed at keeping global temperature rise under 1.5C this century.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45653099

Nicholle Kobi on importance of black women in art

French-Congolese artist Nicholle Kobi draws empowering images of black women, the kind she wishes she had seen growing up.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45652986

Cheryl sparkles on Paris catwalk

The singer joined Hollywood stars on a runway floating on the Seine at Paris Fashion Week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45702469

'I'm surrounded by people - but I feel so lonely'

What does the world's largest study of loneliness tell us? And why are young people more likely to be lonely?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45561334

China Uighurs: All you need to know on Muslim 'crackdown'

Rights groups say a million Muslims are being detained in China. Here's more on what is happening.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45474279

Five things to know for the week ahead

Your Monday briefing on the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45666528

Man's best friend, wildlife's worst enemy

How our canine companions could pose a threat to endangered species.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45646027

Indonesia earthquake: Dozens feared trapped under quake rubble

Rescuers in the Indonesian city of Palu wait for heavy machinery to search debris for survivors.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45701060

The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.

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Powerful Typhoon Trami hits Japan, injuring dozens

Typhoon Trami brings fierce rain and travel disruption, weeks after Japan's worst storm in 25 years.

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Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

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Social media guidelines for young people to be drawn up

The health secretary - a father of three - says he is worried about the impact on children's mental health.

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Macedonia referendum: Polls close name change vote

The referendum on renaming the country North Macedonia could lead to Nato and EU membership.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45699749

Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'

The revelation came as she was defending President Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45700508

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: Former Maldives president released on bail

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested earlier this year in a crackdown on the opposition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45700948

Hamilton wins in Russia after F1 team orders

Lewis Hamilton wins Russian GP following team orders for his team-mate Valtteri Bottas and a clever on-track pass on Sebastian Vettel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/45698908

Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape claim as 'fake news'

The Portuguese footballer responds to claims by a US woman that he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45698134

North Korea defector numbers 'drop' under Kim

Tighter border controls and higher rates by smugglers are key factors, a South Korean MP says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45697236

Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga

A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45694123

The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.

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Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll

At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45697553

Indonesia earthquake: 'Race against time' to reach survivors

Many people remain missing on Sulawesi after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45697578

Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner

Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45696677

Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/45685835

Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors

Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45696132

Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45696420

What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45693211

Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45653429

Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45571355

Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45362303

India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45640646

Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45506092

Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45696124

Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts second woman

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45695675

North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says

Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45695654

Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45696040

Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45685575

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45696150

Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case

Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45694843

Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne

Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45692666

Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video

Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45691616

Indonesia tsunami: Aftershocks rock Palu day after disaster

An air traffic controller died ensuring a plane got away after the quake which killed 380 people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45693281

Conservative Party conference app reveals MPs' numbers

Boris Johnson was among those whose details could be accessed through the party's conference app.

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Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45690783

Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45691770

HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45692551

F-35 fighter jet: Programme suffers first crash

The pilot ejected safely before the jet, worth an estimated $100m, crashed in South Carolina.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45688255

Basra protests: US closes consulate after weeks of deadly protests

The move adds to tensions between the US and Iran, the target of tough economic sanctions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45688253

Secret life of rare antelope revealed

An antelope caught on camera in Uganda for the first time sheds light on an unexplored rainforest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45633272

India is furious - about a set of stamps

High-level talks with Pakistan were to be held - until a row, partly over postage stamps, broke out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45671501

Why is France's Macron talking tough on Brexit?

The French president has called some pro-Brexit politicians "liars"

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45676900

Do New York police unfairly stop young black men?

Was the ACLU right about stop-and-frisk numbers?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45679050

Christine Blasey Ford's testimony through the eyes of a survivor

How author and sexual assault survivor Liz Spikol saw Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45683790

Astrid Holleeder: Why I betrayed my crime boss brother

The sister of the Netherlands' most notorious gangster risked her life by giving evidence against him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45328476

Jair Bolsonaro: The candidate dividing friends in Brazil

Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro provokes contempt and admiration in Brazil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45652518

Led Zeppelin to face new Stairway to Heaven trial

A San Francisco appeals court orders a new trial into Stairway to Heaven riff copyright claims.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45685401

Trump: 'Ford's testimony was very compelling'

The US president says the hearing was an incredible moment in the history of the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45684052

Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked

Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says.

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Brett Kavanaugh: Trump court nominee clears first hurdle

Brett Kavanaugh's nomination will go to a full US Senate vote but talks continue over an FBI inquiry.

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Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked

Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45686890

Dutch arrests: Bomb-making materials seized by police

Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45684104

Malia Obama appears in New Dakotas' music video

The former first daughter is seen lip-syncing and playing the harmonica in the indie rock video.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45684831

Rose McGowan apologises to Asia Argento

McGowan admits she got her facts wrong last month in a statement about her fellow actress.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45680955

Indonesia tsunami: Coastal Palu city hit after strong quake

The coastal city of Palu has been hit by a tsunami of up to 2m after a strong earthquake.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45685875

Church sex abuse: 'I was forced to swim naked with our priest'

Two victims of clerical sexual abuse in Chile speak out about their ordeal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-44986920

Facebook slated over phone ad push

The social network has been criticised for targeting ads using data people shared as a security check.

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Turkey-Germany: Erdogan urges Merkel to extradite Gulen 'terrorists'

President Erdogan uses a state visit to demand the extradition of followers of Fethullah Gulen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45684390

Jan Kuciak murder: Three people charged with journalist's killing

Jan Kuciak, 27, was investigating alleged political corruption in Slovakia when he was killed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45684062

Ryder Cup spectator hit by wayward shot

A spectator is taken to hospital after being struck in the face by a wayward Brooks Koepka shot on the first day of the Ryder Cup.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/45681890

Republican Senator Flake cornered by sexual assault survivor

Jeff Flake was on his way to vote for Brett Kavanaugh when the woman challenged him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45684050

Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.

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Google to be sued by Belgium for not blurring military sites

The search giant is facing legal action over its mapping of sensitive locations.

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Tsunami hits Indonesia's Palu after strong earthquake

A tsunami of up to 2m hits Indonesia's Palu following a strong earthquake, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45683630

Chile abuse priest Fernando Karadima removed by Vatican

The Pope has removed Fernando Karadima for "the good of the Church", the Vatican says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45677534

Danish police hunt for 'three' in black Swedish Volvo

Bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany reopen as the hunt for a black Volvo continues.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45682775

Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45679024

European warnings over Italy's populist budget

Europe's economics commissioner says the people could suffer under the ambitious spending plans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45680430

Autopsy on Coptic Christian monk shows signs of poisoning

The victim was scheduled to testify in the trial of two monks charged with killing an abbot.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45677532

US mid-terms: Hackers expose 'staggering' voter machine flaws

Security experts have reported a series of issues with widely-used voting equipment.

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Ethiopia attack: Five charged for trying to kill PM Abiy Ahmed

The suspects are accused of involvement in an attack at a rally for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45678760

San Diego port hit by ransomware attack

Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45677511

Archaeologists unearth Roman road in Netherlands

The ancient stretch of road once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.

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San Diego port hit by ransomware attack

Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware.

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TSB and HSBC banking apps hit by computer glitches

Customers of TSB and HSBC face problems accessing accounts due to more computer problems.

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Sabarimala temple: India's top court revokes ban on women

The Sabarimala Hindu temple traditionally barred women of a "menstruating age" from entering.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45652182

Iran mocks new nuclear claims by Israel's PM

Its foreign minister dismisses Mr Netanyahu's "revelation" at the UN as an "arts and craft show".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45676506

First human case of rat hepatitis found

The 56-year-old man lived in a housing estate where refuse was infested with rats, researchers say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45677526

Ariana Grande worries fans after asking for just 'one okay day'

The singer posts a series of emotional messages, telling fans she's having a tough time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45675726

Ryanair cancels 250 flights as strike action hits tens of thousands

Pilots and cabin crew in six countries walk out in a dispute over contracts and conditions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45667370

BBC Music website offers dementia lifeline

BBC Music Memories aims to help with the provision of music therapy to patients with Alzheimer's.

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Disabled train users to get new 'life-changing' app

A Paralympian says the app will "empower disabled people to travel without any fear".

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Who is Elon Musk?

Meet the man who inspired Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45645422

Nazi jibes and a fractured friendship

Turkey's president is on a state visit to Germany as the countries try to mend their fractured ties.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45674389

Air Niugini plane comes down in Micronesia lagoon

The Air Niugini aircraft can be seen sitting in shallow water, but there are no reports of injuries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45674786

Brett Kavanaugh: key moments from his evidence

The Supreme Court nominee has angry exchanges with Democrats over sexual assault allegations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45674210

Canada MPs vote to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

The symbolic vote is in response to her perceived failure to stop crimes against Rohingyas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45647073

‘Rape jokes are not OK,’ feminist punks tell Duterte

Feminist punk group The Male Gaze is taking on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45670831

Baby Shark: The toddler tune taking over the world

It's got a catchy tune and plans for world domination - but the toddler hit is older than you think.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45662350

Pollution threatens future of killer whales

Orcas are in deep trouble because of persistent chemical pollution in the environment, researchers say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45673008

Germany welcomes Turkey's Erdogan with gritted teeth

After months of mud-slinging and spite between them, the Turkish president has landed in Germany.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45665068

Idlib hospitals at breaking point in last rebel stronghold

Workers in Syria's last rebel stronghold battle with a decimated healthcare system and a lack of aid.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45494424

Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 September 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45668401

Change of identity: Macedonians to vote on new name

The name North Macedonia could end a 27-year dispute with Greece and clear the way for Nato and EU membership.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45665069

Brett Kavanaugh denies Christine Blasey Ford sex assault claim

Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault testify to senators.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45674139

Regulators accuse Tesla's Elon Musk of securities fraud

The SEC files a suit alleging 'false and misleading' tweets by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45672813

US regulator alleges Elon Musk Tesla fraud

The SEC files a suit in New York alleging securities fraud by Tesla Chief executive Elon Musk.

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Netherlands police arrests foil 'major terrorist attack'

Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45673221

Maddox Ritch: Body found in hunt for N Carolina six year old

Maddox Ritch has not been seen since Saturday, when he was with his father in a North Carolina park.

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Brett Kavanaugh: 'I am innocent of this charge'

The president's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denies sexually assaulting Christine Blasey Ford.

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Christine Blasey Ford: 'I am terrified'

The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh gives evidence before US senators.

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Fortnite Season 6's pets could attract girl gamers

Adding pets could broaden the player base of a game dominated by young males, says one expert.

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Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats

He revealed his sexuality at the elite Zimbabwe boys' school before a newspaper outed him.

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Fortnite Season 6's pets could attract girl gamers

Adding pets could broaden the player base of a game dominated by young males, says one expert.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45666287

Christine Blasey Ford describes alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh

The woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by the Supreme Court pick describes what happened.

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Infanticide in Kenya: 'I was told to kill my disabled baby'

A new study suggests mothers in Kenya face widespread pressure to kill their disabled children.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45670750

Kavanaugh hearing: #BelieveWomen v #BackBrett

Some saw in Christine Blasey Ford's testimony a historic moment for women, others saw someone acting.

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Kavanaugh accuser testifies before Senate panel

Watch Christine Blasey Ford as she says Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in 1982, which he denies.

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Zimbabwe elephant tramples German tourist to death

The German woman was trying to photograph a herd of elephants in Zimbabwe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45671930

Pakistan auctions off ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's buffaloes

The animals, which fetched $19,000, reportedly supplied Nawaz Sharif and his family with milk.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45668970

Mickey Mouse expelled from Egypt schools

Egyptian governor bans 'unpatriotic' cartoon characters from schools.

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Euro 2024: Germany beats Turkey to host tournament

Germany beats Turkey to host Euro 2024 after a vote by Uefa's executive committee on Thursday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45666950

China #MeToo: Why one woman is being sued by the TV star she accused

#MeToo has struggled to take off in China but now one woman is set for a legal battle with a TV star.

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Hayabusa 2 rovers send new images from Ryugu surface

Japan has released new images from the robot rovers it has deployed to the surface of an asteroid.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45667350

Rowling defends Fantastic Beasts casting

Some are offended Voldemort's snake Nagini is played by an Asian actress.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45666350

Dublin Airport plane-chasing passenger charged

Patrick Kehoe was pinned to the ground by police at Dublin Airport after chasing a Ryanair jet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45663321

Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45666280

Boy with autism dresses as T.rex for family photos

Levi finds photo shoots incredibly stressful, but dressing up as his favourite character changed that.

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Bellingcat: The website behind the Skripal revelation

Bellingcat claims to have uncovered the identity of one of the Salisbury suspects. So what is it?

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Linus Torvalds: 'I'll never be cuddly but I can be more polite'

In an exclusive conversation with the BBC, the Linux founder opens up.

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Amazon to open 'four-star' store in New York

The shops will only sell items that received good ratings from customers when they were bought online.

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Brett Kavanaugh nomination: US senators to hear crucial sex assault testimony

The nominee for a vacant post and the woman accusing him of sexual assault are to testify to senators.

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Italy budget under pressure over plan to 'abolish poverty'

Italy's populist government has big budget plans - but its own finance minister is in the way.

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Police chief stabbed to death in southern France

Pascal Filoé was stabbed three times and died in hospital in the southern city of Rodez.

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Argentina phone: Boy appeals for lost device with photos of mother

An appeal is launched in Argentina to find Miguel Retamar's phone with images of his late mother.

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Elton John and 'Mr Kurd': Five Trump briefing highlights

Donald Trump discussed his 'large brain' at a lively news conference after the UN General Assembly.

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Ethiopia's Meskel festival: Bonfires, robes and crosses

The annual Orthodox Christian festival marks the finding of the cross that Jesus was crucified on.

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Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers.

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Chile unveils Patagonian Route of Parks hiking trail

It connects 17 national parks and runs for 2,800km (1,740 miles) through sparsely populated land.

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Iran city mocked for billboard featuring Israeli soldiers

The billboard was put up in the city of Shiraz to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war.

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Limiting children's screen time linked to better cognition

Those who have less than two hours a day of recreational screen time do better in testing, a study suggests.

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Aadhaar: India top court upholds world's largest biometric scheme

India's Supreme Court rules the world's largest biometric scheme is constitutional but limits its scope.

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Abhilash Tomy: Rescued Indian sailor speaks of ocean ordeal

Solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy was rescued from the middle of the Indian Ocean on Monday.

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Adultery no longer a criminal offence in India

A petitioner had challenged the law saying it was arbitrary and discriminated against both men and women.

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro willing to 'shake hands' with Trump

The Venezuelan leader also used an unexpected UN visit to accuse the US of trying to overthrow him.

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ABC chair resigns over Australian political interference claims

Justin Milne stepped down amid allegations he wanted journalists sacked because the government disliked them.

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Port Moresby: The world's most dangerous city to be a woman?

Ben Zand travels to Papua New Guinea's capital to meet the women finally saying no to violence.

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Oculus Quest: Hands-on with Facebook's new VR headset

Facebook launches a new headset that it hopes will revitalise the flagging virtual reality industry.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45661979

Hyderabad homes and pavements made from used plastic bags

Businesses in India may have found a way to turn plastic rubbish into a golden business opportunity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45654891

Norway backs down in child protection scandal

A series of cases of children placed in care are to be reviewed after a welfare expert was jailed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45637040

Taller plants moving into warmer Arctic

The profile of Arctic shrubs and grasses is changing as temperatures rise in the far north.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45652152

Nafta: Donald Trump says US 'not getting along' with Canada

Donald Trump took aim at Canadian tariffs, its foreign minister and Nafta at a UN news conference.

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Gaza family: 'Our children suffer to get a bottle of water'

How one family deals with severe water and power shortages in Gaza, amid new warnings about the region.

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George Washington may have had a bad past - Trump

Accusations were made, said the president, as he discussed sexual allegations against his Supreme Court nominee.

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Trugo: A bizarre sport unique to Melbourne

Invented by the city's railway workers, trugo is a mix of croquet, golf, lawn bowls and the hammer.

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Why countries print money outside their borders

Making money from making money is big business. Many countries print notes outside their borders with private companies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45272704

On the trail of Uganda's illegal 'beauty-cream' smugglers

Despite a ban, skin-lightening creams made from dangerous chemicals are commonly trafficked into Uganda.

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Kavanaugh accuser says alleged assault 'altered my life'

Christine Blasey Ford says in her written testimony she believes Brett Kavanaugh tried to rape her.

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IMF boosts bailout for crisis-hit Argentina

The IMF will make $57bn in emergency funds available to Argentina as it wrestles with an economic crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45661149

Pussy Riot's Pyotr Verzilov blames Russia for 'poisoning'

The activist says only "Russian secret services" could have poisoned him "so professionally".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45658983

Seal slaps man with octopus

These kayakers were trying to film some cute seals but they seem to have interrupted lunchtime.

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'Superwoman' Lilly Singh at UN General Assembly

YouTuber Lilly Singh and K-Pop band JTS are among those talking about youth issues at the UN this week.

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Supreme Court nominee says new misconduct claim 'ridiculous'

The judge says a serious allegation of misconduct by a third woman is "from the Twilight Zone".

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UK poisoning suspect 'real identity revealed'

The real name of one of the men believed to be behind the Salisbury attack has been revealed by a website.

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Hang White People: French rap song suspended from YouTube

Nick Conrad's track Hang White People has been called an incitement to racial hatred.

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Danish policewoman investigated for hugging niqab-wearing protester

The unnamed officer hugged the niqab-wearing protester at a demonstration against the face veil ban.

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Bees in South African plane's engine delays flights

Bee experts in South Africa safely remove a swarm of about 25,000, an airline says.

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Viewpoint: World's biggest ID scheme Aadhaar still poses risks

India's government would do well to heed risks posed by its vast biometric database, say researchers.

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Trump accuses China of election 'meddling' against him

China attempted to interfere in US elections to hurt him, Mr Trump says without offering evidence.

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Western Australia police investigate 'sickening' kangaroo killings

Australian police reportedly refuse to release footage of men "torturing and killing" the animals.

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Kim Wall murder: Peter Madsen loses appeal against life term

Peter Madsen, who killed the journalist on his submarine, was appealing against a life term.

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PlayStation backs down in Fortnite cross-play row

Sony will begin to let PS4 gamers play against those using other consoles after pressure from fans.

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Mobile phone charges 'unacceptable' says Ofcom

The regulator says it's had enough of operators who continue to charge people for phones they already own

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Tablet computer 'kills child' in car crash in Spain

The accident, in Spain, caused the tablet to strike the three-year-old's head, police say.

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Sri Lanka's Pidurangala Rock: Bare bums stir trouble

Sri Lankan police arrest three young men who took semi-nude photos at Sri Lanka's Pidurangala Rock.

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Tablet computer kills child in car crash in Spain

The accident, in Spain, caused the tablet to strike the three-year-old's head, police say.

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'Distracted boyfriend' advert ruled sexist

A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert.

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US-Iran: Trump set to chair key UN Security Council session

The US leader is widely expected to renew his criticism of Iran at a security council meeting.

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Venice considers nightly ban on carrying alcohol

Anyone caught carrying alcohol at night - even sealed tight - could be hit with a hefty fine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45651699

South Africa anger after girl 'raped' in restaurant

South Africans are outraged following the alleged rape of a seven-year-old in a restaurant toilet.

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Erdogan defends footballer Ozil ahead of Germany trip

Turkey's president says the German player should not be "lynched" for posing in photos with him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45650984

Meghan's Maori greeting at Oceania exhibition

The Duchess of Sussex was greeted with a Maori hongi at an exhibition of art from the Oceania region.

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'I was lost at sea three times': How one Indonesian teen defied fate

Aldi Novel Adilang has made headlines after surviving 49 days adrift at sea in a floating hut.

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Workers on Qatar 2022 'unpaid': Amnesty

Dozens of migrants working on the city hosting the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup have been unpaid for months, Amnesty International said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45649439

Europe migration: 'Horrific experiences' on the crossing from Libya

With fewer rescue ships, a higher proportion of migrants are dying crossing from Libya to Europe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45631285

Instagram: The dog that launched a social media giant

The co-founders of Instagram are stepping down. What made their idea so successful?

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Japan woman arrested for leaving baby's body in locker

Japan police found the decaying body of an infant wrapped up in a plastic bag at a Tokyo station.

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Aadhaar: India top court upholds world's largest biometric scheme

The Supreme Court declares the world's largest biometric scheme constitutional but limits its scope.

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Will Smith bungee jumps out of helicopter for 50th birthday

The star celebrates his 50th birthday by bungee jumping out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon.

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Orange turns purple: Australian scientists solve fruit mystery

An Australian woman asked for an investigation after her son ate fruit that later changed colour.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45648299

Acapulco: Mexico police under investigation over alleged drugs ties

Federal investigators suspect police in Acapulco have been infiltrated by drugs gangs.

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US-Iran: John Bolton warns Iran of 'hell to pay' if crossed

The two sides taunt each other at the UN, with Iran accusing the UN of "bullying and imposition".

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Padma Lakshmi: TV host says why she kept silent on her rape

Padma Lakshmi's article in the NYT comes amid allegations against Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick.

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Chinese national arrested for 'spying on US engineers'

Ji Chaoqun is accused of trying to recruit engineers and scientists on behalf of a Chinese official.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45647560

Kenyan Waihiga Mwaura wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Kenyan journalist Waihiga Mwaura is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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Bill Cosby jailed: 'We've got justice!'

Comedian Bill Cosby has been sentenced for three to 10 years in prison for sexual assault.

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Brett Kavanaugh: Second accuser admits she was drunk - Trump

President Trump dismisses the second allegation against his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45646268

India's rising smartphone powerhouse

Samsung has set up the world's largest phone factory in the Indian city of Noida.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45639457

Fazza, Crown Prince of Dubai, the animal rescuer

The royal, known as Fazza, shared a video of himself helping to release an oryx from some netting.

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Occupied China during WW2

From 1937 to 1945 Chinese soldiers and civilians struggled against better-equipped Japanese forces.

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Mirrorless cameras: Photography's new decisive moment

Camera-makers are rushing to release full-frame mirrorless cameras packed with new features.

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Will we soon be renting rather than buying our clothes?

Will we rent clothes in future instead of buying them? Some say the idea is set to go mainstream.

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Why the US top court is so political

The current partisan split at the US top court is unprecedented and likely to stay, experts say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45632035

Trump at UN: Who does business with Iran?

President Trump was highly critical of Iran in a speech at the UN

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45640926

Why Sweden and China have fallen out so badly

It started with tourists being kicked out of a hotel - but the spat has continued to escalate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45635646

Has France's Macron lost his charm?

The French president's approval ratings are tumbling - should he be worried?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45640308

The Rwandan school turning boys into feminists

It could have the answers to how to tackle gender-based violence and power imbalances in the #MeToo era.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45496335

Rafale deal: Why French jets are at the centre of an Indian political storm

Opposition parties want PM Narendra Modi to resign over a multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal.

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Why 27 hikers helped woman up mountain

Getting to the top of the 14,000ft (4,270m) peak in Denver was a big deal for Nerissa Cannon.

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Roman Abramovich was deemed potential 'security threat' by Swiss police

Swiss police reportedly suspected the Russian, who denies wrongdoing, of involvement with criminality.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45641867

First street sexual harassment fine imposed in France

A man is given a 300-euro (£270) fine for sexual aggression under a new law against street harassment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45643864

Ex-French PM Manuel Valls to run for Barcelona mayor

Manuel Valls will stand on an as-yet undefined anti-nationalist platform.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45642296

Iraqi human rights activist shot dead in Basra

Suad al-Ali was killed by an unidentified man as she got into her car in the southern Iraqi city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45646528

Brett Kavanaugh: Trump doubts 'drunk' sex assault accuser

"She admits that she was drunk," the president says of his Supreme Court nominee's second accuser.

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Angola's Jose Filomeno dos Santos detained over 'fraud'

Angola's Jose Filomeno dos Santos is the most prominent person to be arrested under the new leader.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45640818

President Donald Trump gets unexpected laugh at United Nations

The US president was speaking to the UN general assembly about the achievements of his administration.

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Qualcomm claims Apple shared tech with Intel

Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants.

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Trump at UN: Iran 'sowing chaos, death, destruction'

The US president defends abandoning the Iran nuclear deal in a wide-ranging speech to the UN.

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Bill Cosby is a 'sexually violent predator', judge rules

The label means Cosby, 81, must undergo counselling for life and appear on the sex offenders' registry.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45644374

'Spiderman' balcony rescue: Father of dangling child given suspended sentence

The man who left the four-year-old unattended is given a three-month suspended sentence.

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Saudi Arabia opens high-speed railway linking holy cities

The 450km Haramain line linking Mecca and Medina via Jeddah has trains that can travel up to 300km/h.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45639285

US imposes sanctions on Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores

The US is increasing pressure on Venezuela's president by imposing sanctions on his key allies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45644074

India court rules lesbian couple can live together

It is thought to be the first such case since gay sex was decriminalised earlier this month.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45598117

South Africa's Mbeki blasts ANC for becoming 'black party'

South Africa's ex-President Thabo Mbeki says his party has abandoned non-racialism over land reform.

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Elderly Spanish couple found in Oviedo park after flat eviction

Housing campaigners say the couple's vulnerability was ignored by a Spanish court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45642290

Ryanair to cancel 190 flights on Friday across Europe

Unions say Ryanair faces its biggest day of industrial action as they fight for better conditions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45637471

Is being vegan better for the environment?

An increasing number of people are choosing the plant-based diet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45595043

Instagram: How it became a social media giant

The co-founders of the photo-sharing app are stepping down. What made their idea so successful?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45640386

Facebook moderator sues over 'beheading stress'

A contractor working on the social network says it does not do enough for traumatised staff.

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Should gammon slur be banned on Twitter?

Twitter asks its members to help shape new rules banning "dehumanising speech".

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Tinder tests new feature for women in India

The dating platform is testing letting women take control of sending the first message to a match.

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Gujarat lion deaths: What killed 11 big cats?

Local officials say most of the lions likely died due to "infighting" to protect their territories.

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US diplomat found dead in Madagascar

A suspect is in custody after an unnamed officer was found dead in their residence, the US says.

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L'Origine du Monde: Mystery Courbet nude uncovered 150 years on

A ballet dancer was the subject of Courbet's L'Origine du Monde, says a French literary expert.

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Theatre poster upsets Russian bureaucrats

Satire censorship backfires on Russian city authorities.

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YouTube channel owner 'arrested over child sex abuse'

BuzzFeed claims to have a warrant suggesting the British national, 55, was arrested during a video shoot.

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Labour conference: 'Nationalise the internet' call rejected

But Labour's Angela Eagle says tech giants should work for the "common good" and not just profit.

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Ethiopia detains 1,200 after deadly Addis Ababa clashes

These are the first mass detentions since reformist Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed came to power.

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Hotpot chain Haidilao on fire ahead of Hong Kong listing

Beijing-based hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao plans to use the money raised to continue its rapid growth.

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'Most adorable random act of kindness ever'?

Social media users have responded with delight to a "random act of kindness" which made a little boy's day

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Best Fifa Football Awards: Can anyone make sense of them?

Was Salah's goal really the best? And why was best keeper winner Thibaut Courtois not in the Best XI? BBC Sport tries to unravel the Fifa Football Awards.

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In pictures: Politicians taking babies to work

The New Zealand PM is among several politicians to take their newborn to work.

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Seattle judges throw out 15 years of marijuana convictions

City officials estimate that approximately 542 people could have their convictions quashed by mid-November.

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Gary Numan 'devastated' by tour bus fatality

The pop star cancels a show in Cleveland after a fatal accident involving his tour bus.

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Portugal shipwreck is 'discovery of a decade'

A 400-year-old-shipwreck has been found off the coast of Portugal.

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Swedish PM Lofven ousted in no confidence vote

Stefan Lofven loses a vote of confidence weeks after a general election and will have to stand down.

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Climate change kills Antarctica's ancient moss beds

Climate change is killing Antarctic's mosses, hardy plants growing at the bottom of the planet for centuries.

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Yellowstone grizzly bears' protection restored and hunts halted

A US judge sides with wildlife groups, who say grizzlies are under threat in the Yellowstone area.

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Luka Modric named best male player and Marta best female player at Fifa awards

Real Madrid's Luka Modric is named the world's best male player at the Best Fifa Football Awards in London, as Marta is named best female player.

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Quiz: Test your knowledge of evolution

There are many myths and misunderstandings about evolution - how much do you know?

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Iran nuclear deal: Plan put forward to dodge US sanctions

A new payment system is to be created as major powers try to keep doing business with Iran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45634448

Instagram co-founders Systrom and Krieger leaving firm

Kevin Systrom said he and Mike Krieger wanted to "explore our curiosity and creativity".

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Instagram co-founders Systrom and Krieger leaving firm

Kevin Systrom said he and Mike Krieger wanted to "explore our curiosity and creativity".

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Brett Kavanaugh: 'I've never sexually assaulted anyone'

Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denies sexual misconduct claims in a Fox News interview.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45634800

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's baby premieres among world leaders

The New Zealand leader makes history by bringing baby Neve to the UN in New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45634444

Water shortages fuel ongoing protests in Basra, Iraq

Anti-government protesters in Basra, Iraq, are demanding reliable electricity and water.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45626170

Indiana school bus driver fired for letting kids drive

She's now facing preliminary felony charges for allowing students to drive.

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BTS star: 'I was lucky I didn't give it all up'

In the first ever speech by a K-pop group to the UN, BTS's RM urged young people to love themselves.

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Kavanaugh protesters arrested on Capitol Hill

The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh have sparked protests.

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Reality Check: Does America pay too much to the UN?

Is Donald Trump right to say that the US contributes too much to the UN?

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How translation apps are ironing out embarrassing gaffes

The goal of real-time natural language translation is getting closer, but mistakes still happen.

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Portuguese 400 year old shipwreck found off Cascais

Archaeologists describe the shipwreck found by a town near Lisbon as "the discovery of the decade".

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Dellen Millard killed father as he slept and inherited millions

The 2012 death was originally ruled a suicide, but Dellen Millard shot his sleeping dad in the eye.

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US man, 74, found alive days after fire in Washington DC

Nobody knew the senior citizen was missing for five days but he was in good spirits when found.

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Taiwan tribal tattoo: 'Held down and marked when I was just eight'

Yayut Ciswas is the last living tribesperson in Taiwan with a traditional full face tattoo.

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The world's worst place to be stranded at sea?

Abhilash Tomy was rescued 2,000 miles from land, but is there a worse place to have an accident at sea?

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How translation apps are ironing out embarrassing gaffes

The goal of real-time natural language translation is getting closer, but mistakes still happen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45624685

Letter from Africa: Why I was sentenced to 5,000 years in jail

Rodney D Sieh, editor of Liberia's FrontPageAfrica, reflects on what his career says about journalism in West Africa.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45607713

Embattled Trump nominee Brett Kavanaugh 'not going anywhere'

The Supreme Court pick says he is "not going to let false accusations" force his nomination withdrawal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45629767

Oil price jumps as Opec keeps output steady

Brent crude hits four-year highs after oil-producing countries fail to agree an increase in production.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45629425

Electrical implant helps paralysed people to walk again

Three paralysed patients are able to walk after an electrical patch is fitted to their spinal cords.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45628498

Delayed orchestra's impromptu airport gig

When stuck in Geneva Airport, these professional musicians decided to treat their fellow passengers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45633552

Terminally ill gamer achieves 'Ultimate' goal

Chris Taylor who has bone cancer got to play Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game early following a social media campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-45626240

Dallas officer fired for killing innocent man in his own apartment

Amber Guyger was on leave since shooting Botham Shem Jean inside his own flat on 6 September.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45632941

Kenyan governor Okoth Obado charged over Otieno murder

A Kenyan governor denies links to the stabbing to death of his ex-girlfriend, a pregnant student.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45624518

Rod Rosenstein: Trump-Russia probe official's job in doubt

The deputy attorney general heads to the White House amid reports he will leave his job.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45632210

Donald Trump expects second summit with Kim Jong-un 'soon'

The US president says there has been "tremendous progress" in easing US-North Korea tension.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45630256

Gamer with terminal cancer achieves 'Ultimate' goal

Chris Taylor who has bone cancer got to play Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game early following a social media campaign.

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China shuts down 4,000 websites in purge on 'improper values'

It says it targeted "harmful" online content, spreading "improper values, vulgarity or obscenity".

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Italy migrant crisis: Government passes tough bill

The measure, which now requires a parliamentary vote, makes it easier to deport migrants.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45625833

Iran arrests 'large network' over Ahvaz attack

Saturday's attack in Ahvaz killed 25 people at a military parade featuring Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45625385

Scrabble gets 300 new words in dictionary revamp

OK is among 300 added to the list of allowed words by the game's official dictionary.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45625378

Russia to upgrade Syrian air defences

Russia says it will send the S-300 system within weeks, after an aircraft was shot down off Syria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45626251

Rob Goldstone 'regrets' email setting up controversial Trump Tower meeting

Rob Goldstone also covers Donald Trump's much-discussed 2013 Moscow trip, in a BBC interview.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45625057

DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Beni attack halts outreach work

The authorities are concerned about insecurity in the town of Beni after 18 people were killed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45625735

Angela Merkel apologises over Maassen's controversial promotion

The German leader "regrets" promoting a controversial spymaster and almost scuppering her coalition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45626815

Versace set to be sold in $2bn deal

Michael Kors is reported to be buying the Italian fashion house founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45626876

Mid-Autumn mooncakes: Tasty treats and fancy packaging

Chinese people around the globe are celebrating the Mid-Autumn festival, with mooncakes centre stage.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45623555

Is this one of the world's most beautiful airports?

India's newest airport, which is carved out of a mountain, has been called an "engineering marvel".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45624436

3D-printed gun pioneer bailed after sex assault charge

Cody Wilson has been released from prison in Houston after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl.

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Abhilash Tomy: Injured Indian sailor rescued by French vessel

Navy officials say Abhilash Tomy is conscious and safe after his ordeal in the middle of the sea.

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Hong Kong government bans pro-independence party

It is the first time the territory has banned a political party since it was returned to China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45623556

Putin's critic Alexei Navalny arrested moments after release from jail

Russia's opposition leader had just finished a 30-day sentence over planning anti-government protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45625817

3D-printed gun pioneer in jail on sex assault charge

Cody Wilson is in prison in Houston after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45625275

Inskip Point: Section of Australian beach collapses into sea

The sudden landslip swallowed an area up to 300m (1,000 feet) wide, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45622385

Indonesian teenager survives 49 days adrift at sea in 'fishing hut'

The Indonesian drifted thousands of kilometres, until he was finally rescued by a passing ship near Guam.

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Women harassed after seeking sperm donors online

One woman says a potential donor turned out to be married and had undergone a vasectomy.

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Bill Cosby faces sentencing over sex assault

The comedian and actor could face the rest of his life in jail for drugging and assaulting a friend.

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Tiger Woods wins Tour Championship as Justin Rose secures FedEx Cup

Tiger Woods wins the season-ending Tour Championship to claim his first victory in five years, while Justin Rose secures the FedEx Cup.

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Maldives election: Celebrations as opposition claims victory

Official results have not been announced, but Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has claimed an unexpected victory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45623126

US-China trade: US set to impose biggest round of tariffs yet

About half of all Chinese products entering the US will be subject to the new duties after this round.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45622075

Brett Kavanaugh: Second allegation made against court nominee

A former Yale classmate of US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh accuses him of sexual misconduct.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45622562

The Aquarius: Migrant rescue ship has registration revoked

The move puts doubt on the future of the Aquarius, the last private rescue ship in the Mediterranean.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45622431

Melbourne plane crash: Pilot error in fatal shopping centre incident

Five people died when the small plane struck a shopping centre last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45622382

UN agency's U-turn after unpaid internships row

The World Health Organization offers paid internships for the first time in 50 years, after a row.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45605768

Cameroon atrocity: Finding the soldiers who killed this woman

In July 2018 a horrifying video began to circulate on social media. It shows two women and two young children being led away at gunpoint by a group of Cameroonian soldiers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45599973

Will organic revolution boost farming in India?

Sikkim's been declared India's first fully organic state, so will this revolution boost farming?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45605018

The truth behind Kim Jong-un's 'cute' K-pop sign

Kim Jong-un may look friendly making the Korean heart symbol - but we should see past the optics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45620404

Fentanyl crisis: Is China a major source of illegal drugs?

Is China now the major source for illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl as the US claims?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45564744

Glenn Close on playing The Wife and being a mother

The Hollywood veteran talks about The Wife, the title role she shares with her daughter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44743593

US tells Iran to 'look in the mirror' after Ahvaz attack

The US ambassador to the UN dismisses claims Gulf states and the US enabled a deadly attack in Iran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45620301

#WhyIDidntReport: The hashtag supporting Christine Blasey Ford

The hashtag was born after Donald Trump questioned the motives of his Supreme Court pick's accuser.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45621124

France removes toxic tyres from failed reef project

Instead of teeming with marine life, the tyres were leaking toxic chemicals and fish avoided them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45620299

Ari Fuld killing: $1m raised for family by crowdfunders

An American Israeli stabbed to death in the occupied West Bank had a large social media following.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45537560

Porsche stops making diesel cars after VW emissions scandal

The manufacturer eyes a "diesel-free" future after its parent company cheated emissions tests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45619994

Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship

Shipping firm Massoel says pirates boarded a cargo ship and kidnapped 12 people in the Niger Delta.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45618679

Swiss voters 'reject fair food plans'

Initial projections suggest Swiss voters have rejected two proposals on ethical and sustainable food.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45617662

Rare double-headed snake found in garden in Virginia

The rare copperhead was discovered in a garden in Virginia and is unlikely to survive in the wild.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45618659

Iran's Rouhani fumes at US after Ahvaz parade attack

President Rouhani says Gulf States, backed by the US, enabled the deadly gun attack that killed 25.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45617800

Australia fruit scare: Needles found in New Zealand strawberries

The Australian scare over needles in strawberries spreads as needles are found in Auckland fruit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45617660

Will 'Modicare' be a success in India?

India has launched its new flagship health insurance scheme, dubbed "Modicare".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45603732

British 'pharmacist who joined IS' is detained in Syria

The man, who says he is from Birmingham, has been captured in Syria on suspicion of being an IS member.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45616930

Abhilash Tomy: Rescue mission to reach injured Indian sailor

Solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy is stranded in the Indian Ocean 3,700km off Perth in Western Australia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-44880488

Asian rivals eye 'flawed' Maldives poll

The island nation's Chinese-backed leader seeks another five-year term, with India watching closely.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45592375

Switzerland considers tighter rules on sustainable 'fair food'

In a country where food is already expensive, the people are set to vote on tighter quality control.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45600282

'Cat Grandpa' goes viral for napping with shelter pets

Photographs of Terry Laurmen, 75, napping with his furry friends have been shared thousands of times.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45616666

Long watch: What drives a mother to cross South America on foot?

The sight of hungry Venezuelan migrants on country roads has become commonplace in South America.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45606239

The Chinese storyteller loved by millions

Shan Tianfang was loved across China for his emotional storytelling through the ancient art of pingshu.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45589713

Spain's La Liga sets global goals

Plans to play top flight competitive Spanish games in North America are only part of a plan for worldwide growth.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45020843

The killers caught by their families’ DNA

From the Gladys Godfrey case to the alleged Golden State Killer - catching criminals through their relatives' DNA.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-45561514

Brett Kavanaugh: Judge accuser agrees to testify next week

Christine Blasey Ford agrees to appear at a Senate panel over the Supreme Court nominee allegations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45615854

Iran blames Gulf rivals for deadly Ahvaz attack

Iran's supreme leader says "regional US puppets" were behind a gun assault in Ahvaz that killed 25.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45613866

Sky: Comcast outbids Fox with £30bn bid for broadcaster

US cable giant wins rare blind auction process set by the UK's Takeover Panel with £30bn offer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45615441

Hong Kong express rail link launches amid controversy

It cuts the journey time to mainland China - but Chinese police will be allowed to operate in Hong Kong.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45612749

Italy acquits Tunisian 'migrant smuggling' fishermen

Italy arrested the six fishermen at sea earlier this month on suspicion of smuggling migrants.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45613072

ICYMI: Fashion that's off the (Great) Wall

A catwalk on the Great Wall of China plus other stories you may have missed this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45607784

China Catholic bishops: Historic deal with Vatican reached

Seven state-appointed bishops are recognised by the Vatican as part of a historic accord with China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45613668

Lake Victoria Tanzania ferry disaster: Survivor found

A man survives in an air pocket in a Lake Victoria ferry that overturned two days ago, killing 170.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45611436

'The next thing I knew I was in the water'

Survivors from a ferry that capsized on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, have spoken of their ordeal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45611968

In pictures: Beer flows as Germany's Oktoberfest opens in Munich

About six million visitors are expected to drink more than 7m litres (1.6m gallons) at the event.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45612508

Paul Gosar: Siblings savage congressman in attack advert

Six siblings of Arizona Republican Paul Gosar endorse his rival in a brutal new TV campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45611403

Afghan children killed in police station bomb blast

The children were playing near a police station when the bomb blast happened, witnesses say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45611398

Brett Kavanaugh: Judge accuser 'given more time' for hearing

Christine Blasey Ford's lawyer accuses senators of "arbitrary" deadlines over the Kavanaugh hearing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45609663

Deadly gun attack at Iran military parade

Several people are killed in a gun attack during an Iranian military parade, state media says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45611411

'Hezbollah treasurer' Barakat arrested in Brazil border city

The US says Assad Ahmad Barakat has laundered money for the Lebanese militant group in South America.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45610738

Rihanna appointed as ambassador by Barbados

The pop icon, designer, actress says she "couldn't be more proud" to take on the government role.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45609656

Canadian politician says a family can eat on $75 a week

Quebec's Liberal leader is pilloried for his awry estimate on working families' grocery budgets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45592997

Sudanese poet Raja Bushra on the power of artistic expression

Raja Bushra says poetry enables her and others to openly express the challenges of life in Sudan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45593233

Viewpoint: What India's first newspaper says about democracy

Founded in 1780, Hicky's Bengal Gazette notoriously dogged the most powerful men in India.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45546585

Week in pictures: 15 - 21 September 2018

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45601580

How do you solve catastrophic hyperinflation?

What could Venezuela's government learn from these five historic cases of hyperinflation?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45523636

Maniac: The new James Bond director's experimental Netflix drama

Cary Fukunaga and stars Emma Stone and Justin Theroux discuss the mind-bending Maniac.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45507308

Code-cracking WW2 Bombe operation recreated at Bletchley

Modern day codebreakers have used wartime methods to read messages scrambled by an Enigma machine.

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Rod Rosenstein denies voicing plot to remove Trump

The deputy US attorney general denies a report he suggested secretly recording President Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45606746

Man killed in electric scooter crash in Washington DC

The death is thought to be the second in the nation while using the popular electric scooters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45596449

Octopuses on ecstasy drug 'become more social'

The experiment may give insights into how social species have evolved, US scientists suggest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45600372

Report slams 'high flying' UN environment chief

Erik Solheim is criticised for risking the UN's reputation by extensive use of expensive air travel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45604408

Anxious wait for relatives in Tanzania ferry disaster

Dozens of people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Victoria in Tanzania.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45607564

Tech Tent: Do the police have your biometric digits?

Zoe Kleinman explores concerns that law enforcement agencies are collecting too much biometric data.

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Kenya briefly lifts ban on lesbian film Rafiki ahead of Oscars

A judge temporarily allows the screening of a film about a lesbian love affair ahead of the Oscars.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45605758

Peggy Knobloch: Man admits dumping missing German girl's body

He left the body of nine-year-old Peggy Knobloch in a forest 17 years ago, prosecutors say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45602193

Brett Kavanaugh nomination: Trump challenges accuser

The president demands "date, time and place" of the sexual assault Brett Kavanaugh is accused of.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45603918

India bishop accused of rape arrested in Kerala

Franco Mulakkal is accused of repeatedly raping a Kerala nun, sparking unprecedented angry protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45600402

CCTV shows hillside collapse in Philippines landslide

A landslide in the Philippines has killed more than 20 people, reducing hillside homes to rubble.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45597760

Gulper eel caught on camera in Hawaii

A rare gulper eel is caught on camera displaying its huge pouch-like mouth in Hawaii.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45600523

Instagram's IGTV recommended 'abusive' videos

Sexually suggestive clips featuring children were recommended to users, an investigation finds.

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James Ricketson: Jailed Australian filmmaker granted Cambodia royal pardon

James Ricketson is granted a royal pardon after he was jailed in Cambodia on spying charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45602616

Chinese nanny Mo Huanjing executed for arson killings

A nanny who killed her employer and three children in a house fire is executed in Zhejiang Province.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45598155

Facebook stops sending staff to help political campaigns

The social network will no longer send employees to work at the offices of political campaigns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45599962

Hayabusa-2: Japan hopes for historic asteroid landing

Officials believe the spaceship Hayabusa-2 has put rovers on an asteroid's surface, making history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45598156

Pablo Escobar museum in Colombia shut down

The building dedicated to the Colombian drug lord's life did not have the correct permit to operate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45600414

Facebook stops sending staff to help political campaigns

The social network will no longer send employees to work at the offices of political campaigns.

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China blocks Twitch game-streaming service

The services website and app is no longer reachable from mainland China, gamers report

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Brexit: What's behind Donald Tusk's Instagram diplomacy?

EU chief Donald Tusk's controversial social media teasing of Theresa May is part of a wider strategy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45599122

Texas Republicans apologise to Indians for 'offensive' Hindu ad

The ad, meant to celebrate a festival for elephant-headed deity Ganesha, offended Hindus instead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45598112

Puppies steal spotlight at Chile military parade

All eyes were on nine young golden retrievers at Chile's annual military parade in Santiago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45597864

Lake Victoria, Tanzania ferry disaster death toll doubles

At least 86 bodies are found after the overcrowded vessel overturned close to shore on Lake Victoria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45599042

Chinese anger at US sanctions for Russian weapons purchases

China tells the US to withdraw sanctions on its military over Russian weapons purchases.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45598045

Australian strawberries: Why would someone hide a needle in fruit?

Criminologists explore a food safety scare in Australia, and what could be motivating copycats.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45555835

Hayabusa-2: Japan's rovers ready for touchdown on asteroid

If successful, the Japanese mission would be the first rover landing on the surface of an asteroid.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45578795

Grobbelaar: Football saved me after trauma

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar tells the BBC about his war experiences, the horrors of the Heysel disaster and his match-fixing ordeal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45596056

The British jihadis who won't leave Syria

The BBC speaks exclusively two British extremists who have lived and fought in the country for years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45593493

Westgate mall attack survivors reunited in Nairobi

Katherine and Kadzo met in Nairobi to reflect on that day, and those who saved them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45597692

Meghan Markle praises women at Grenfell cookbook launch

The Duchess of Sussex celebrates with the Hubb Community Kitchen at the Grenfell cookbook launch.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45596750

Philippines landslide victims 'sent texts from underneath rubble'

Philippine police say survivors under rubble after the deadly landslide used phones to ask for help.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45597252

Syracuse New York shooting 'leaves five injured'

Shots rang out as a family met to celebrate the life of a loved one who had recently died, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45596488

Brexit and love across the Irish border

What happens when your relationship is affected by Britain leaving the EU?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45595193

US imposes sanctions on China for buying Russian weapons

Beijing is being penalised for buying Russian combat jets and surface-to-air missiles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45596485

Australia emu video investigated for 'horrific cruelty'

The footage appears to show a man deliberately running down emus with his car.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45596870

Syria war: Seized foreign IS fighters 'must be taken home'

Kurdish-led forces in Syria say captured jihadists are a "heavy burden" to be held indefinitely.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45596590

Why did Amazon make an Alexa-controlled microwave?

Amazon has unveiled a microwave that can be controlled using its Alexa voice assistant.

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Brett Kavanaugh accuser offers to testify to Senate

Christine Blasey Ford will only appear before the panel on "terms that are fair". says her lawyer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45593290

Michigan professor embroiled in Israel boycott row

The academic declined to provide a recommendation letter for a student wishing to study in Israel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45592553

Suge Knight trial: Rap mogul pleads no contest over hit-and-run death

Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight pleads no contest over the 2015 death.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45596484

Turning around the lives of dementia patients

Confronting the stigma and isolation people with dementia face in some communities around the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45471581

Mission implausible: Russians mock improbable spy duo

Even Russians are mocking their own spies over the TV interview with two "architecture enthusiasts".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45591103

Mexico's president-elect grounded on commercial plane for hours

Andrés Manuel López Obrador vows to continue using commercial jets despite being stuck on the tarmac.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45596480

Alumni of Kavanaugh accuser's school: 'We believe her'

Graduates of Holton-Arms school have written a letter in support of Christine Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh's sexual assault accuser.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45596233

Earliest animal fossils are identified

Scientists have identified the earliest known animal in the geological record.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45588213

Lake Victoria, Tanzania: Hundreds feared missing as ferry capsizes

The vessel was reportedly overloaded when it toppled on its route on Lake Victoria, Tanzania.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45594513

Internet regulator considered for UK

The government is considering "all options" to keep UK citizens "safe" online.

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Vote Leave data firm hit with first ever GDPR notice

AggregateIQ is appealing against the accusation that it mishandled personal data and broke GDPR rules.

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3D-printed gun pioneer Cody Wilson charged with sexual assault

Cody Wilson flew to Taiwan before he could be detained, police in Texas say.

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'Multiple deaths' in Maryland shooting

A number of people have been killed at a pharmacy distribution centre in Maryland, US police say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45594239

The inventor who plans to build a city under the sea

After spending decades exploring the deep sea, Phil Nuytten plans to build a colony there.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45592783

Taiwan hair salon covers 'swastika' signs after outcry

A shop has covered its logos after being criticised by local German and Jewish communities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-45589722

John Hancock makes fitness tracking 'mandatory' for insurance

One of the largest life insurance providers in North America will now sell only "interactive" policies that collect health data.

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Russia reinstated by Wada after doping scandal suspension

A decision to lift the suspension of Russia's anti-doping agency (Rusada) is labelled "the greatest treachery" of clean athletes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/45565273

Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric testing

The court order is part of a probe into the far-right leader sharing images of IS atrocities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45590963

Bobi Wine back in Uganda 'to fight'

The Ugandan pop star-turned-MP is back at his home after a medical trip to the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45587144

More fake diploma claims for Spanish university

A Madrid university allegedly granted fake law diplomas to hundreds of Italian nationals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45587685

Five surprising reasons prisoners have been freed

After a US man's golf drawings lead to freedom, here are some other reasons prisoners have been freed.

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GoPro Hero 7 camera films smooth videos without gimbal

The latest action cam automatically stabilises footage to avoid the need for a separate gimbal.

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North Korea's Kim wants fast denuclearisation, South's leader says

North Korea's leader also wants a second summit with Donald Trump soon, the South's president says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45583586

Girl killed as troops shoot to clear traffic

The nine-year-old Somali girl died after soldiers fired shots to clear a traffic jam in Mogadishu.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45587522

France torn over video of driver slapping boy for 'disrespect'

Thousands back a Paris bus driver after he was caught on camera slapping a boy, 12, for "disrespect".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45586180

Facebook told to speed up changes or face 'sanctions'

Brussels says Facebook must improve its information flow by 31 December or face sanctions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45519506

Your pictures: My favourite room

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "my favourite room".

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Facebook told to speed up changes or face 'sanctions'

Brussels says Facebook must improve its information flow by 31 December or face sanctions.

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Dutch rail crash: Four children killed on cargo bike

Four children from a Dutch day-care centre have died in a collision involving a train and a cargo bike.

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Rugby World Cup: Cover up your tattoos in Japan, players told

World Rugby has warned that body ink is associated with gangsters in Japan, host of the 2019 World Cup.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45586210

Trump urged Spain to 'build a wall' across Sahara, says minister

The Spanish foreign minister says he disagreed with the idea, put to him during a visit to the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45586070

3D-printed gun pioneer Cody Wilson charged with sexual assault

Cody Wilson flew to Taiwan before he could be detained, police in Texas say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45584598

James Bond: Cary Joji Fukunaga to direct next Bond film

The man behind Netflix series Maniac is replacing Danny Boyle as the new 007 director.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45586462